Alpha Unleashed Review

Tessa McCaide has had it up to here with supernaturals. Luciana may have failed to steal Tessa’s magic, but she’s just getting started on her crusade for magical domination. If her demonic summoning isn’t stopped, it could mean the end of everything.

Tessa’s allies, including her mate Dastien, are ready to fight, but they’re no match for Luciana’s power. A little help (and ancient Inca mojo) from Tessa’s cousin, Claudia, may give the side of good a chance if she can make it home in time, but stopping the war is no longer an option.

When witches and wolves fight, no one wins. Only time will tell who will still be standing after the last spell is cast.

 3.5 out of 5 stars

I’m going to start this review by quoting Taylor Swift, this series was like “driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street.” Not that I personally know how driving that type of car feels, broke college student here, but I get the gist. This is how this series felt to me. It started off fantastically! Tessa, the protagonist, was a strong, confident, well-rounded, kick-butt human being!  In other words, she owned this biz. I fell head over heels for her love interest, Dastien. Whom of course I had to add to my long list of book boyfriends (yes they are all madly in love with me and I with them). 

 

“If I cut myself off from him because I was scared, then I wasn’t really living. I was getting by.”

The characters were all well developed, and even the minor characters had major depth to them. All of the juicy action takes place over the span of a couple of months. It’s easy to forget that with all the stuff that goes on within the book. The story itself was super enticing and kept me wanting more! There was some loose ends tied up in this book that were well needed. We got to see how the gang deals with the Luciana issue. We see Tessa and Dastien become closer than they’ve ever been before. Certain somethings are exposed. We also get to see some major butt-kicking from the people/weres/witches/faeries we have all come to love. 

 

“Because love was worth it. Always.”

However, the final book didn’t live up to my expectations. It seemed to drag and the ending was seriously anti-climactic. The series had been absolutely incredible up until the last book. I was super disappointed of how this book ended. I definitely expected more of the great story telling that had had been getting previously by Ms. Erin. Unfortunately that did not come to pass, but I can’t say I regret reading this series. I loved it and I cannot wait for it to continue with the stories of all the other characters. I am now ready for the Meredith/Donovan novel! Bring it Aileen Erin! 

“But there were no promises in life. No guarantees. I had to live everyday like it was my last, and do my best to make my life count.”

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[Review] Scion (Supernaturals Book 3) by Kelly Oram

Russ Devereaux used to have it all—loving father, beautiful best friend, a carefree life in a town he loved, and strong magic. He was the king of his happy universe. Five months ago, that life was taken from him. Do not pass Go. Do not collect two hundred dollars.

He’s spent months fighting back and building himself a new life, in a new city, with new friends he now considers family. But suddenly, his new life might be in jeopardy of getting shot straight to hell just like the last one. Literally, this time.

He’s discovered power inside of him—an ancient, dark power that he shouldn’t have, can’t explain, can’t control, and definitely needs to keep secret. He needs answers, but before he can get them, he finds himself arrested and on his way to face the supernatural council. The same council that stole everything from him the first time.

As Russ struggles to keep his new power under wraps, his old life and he new one are about to collide and it’s bound to be explosive. He may not have all the answers he needs, but one thing is certain: he’ll be damned if anyone is taking his new life from him. That is, if he’s not just plain damned.

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4 out of 5 stars

Kelly Oram has done it again! Her third book in the Supernaturals installment is yet another hit. This book is told through the point of view of Russ Devereaux, good friend of both Dani and Grace. If you don’t know who they are or what I’m talking about, then obviously you have to read the first two books! 

So… in this book we find out why Russ is so special, and why he has an instant connection with both Grace and Dani. I love that even though this is Russ’s story, we still get to see the story of the other characters in the series progress. So yes! We do get more of Dani, Gabriel, Grace, Ethan, and all the other people we’ve fallen in love with! I get to appreciate the awesomeness of the guy that is Russ Devereaux even more in this book. He’s so witty and completely funny, it’s hard not to fall for him!

 “The worst kind of villain is the one who truly believes he’s doing the right thing.”

Russ’s character does some serious unraveling in this book. We have the return of Alex, which of course has some grave implications for Russ. Even though Alex is a big time poopy face (for lack of a better term) and he turns to a bigger one in this book, he does come in handy for answering questions Russ can’t get anywhere else. We also get some insight as to why Russ hates Clara when they are forced together in this book. So for all the answers we get, we get the same amount of questions back. It’s cool though, it keeps me on my toes which I totally enjoy!

“’What?’ Dani hissed. ‘How exactly, would you like me to do that, Russell? Do a little song and dance?”

I grinned at her. ‘I said distract, not torture.’”

I love Ms. Oram’s sense of humor. She makes me laugh every single time, and this book was no exception. Russ is the comedian of the group, which makes this book that much funnier! Kelly Oram’s writing takes us seamlessly through the world of the supernaturals, and I am really happy to say it’s another one of my favorites from her.

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