“No matter how far we might be, there will always be a piece of my heart that Elias Westbrook is holding on to.” —Sage Beaumont “Like a ray of sunlight, Sage cuts through the dark clouds distorting my vision. I realize that no matter what, I’d spend my entire life trying to be good enough for her.” —Elias Westbrook greening giggling swooning screaming wheezing throwing up Oh yes, I definitely adore this one very much compared to the first book. I considered Sage and Elias were among of the most endearing characters I've ever read💫 I enjoyed witnessing Sage as a fmc because she was charming, flirtatious, clever, and very brave. I admire her bravery for expressing her emotions first and letting Elias do what he must do next. Elias is indeed another STANDARD🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️ He's action really did say "I'll cook your dinner, do some laundry, take care of you, love you without conditions, and worship you." This man taken care of Sage like she's the only person matters to him and then when he said, "You don’t have to learn how to cook, baby. I can cook for us” God, I muffled screaming into my pillow, bcs he's so gentle and considerate also sweet towards her. I thoroughly enjoyed every sequence of this book without any doubt✨ the plot was not overly heavy, the pace was quick without being hurried, and the narrative was making me swooning fainting limping throwing up because you also wouldn't miss this Elias's sensational quotes: “From the moment I saw you, I couldn’t look away. And it had nothing to do with your body or face. It was just you. Your energy, your determination, your strength. That’s all that I could see. It was blinding.” —Elias Westbrook Anguish, longing, unquestionable chemistry, and a romance that felt accomplished were all present in this book. And most of all, I adore all of it—the banter, the teasing, the angst. I adored how they helped one other recover in a way that was genuine rather than having their old wounds miraculously healed simply because they met one another. The found family trope is also really well written, and I enjoy every bit of it. Furthermore, I'm really impressed with Aaron Shedlock and Nia Serge for narrating this book. I think it's fantastic how they brought the characters to life! I can't wait for the next book in this series and am excited to see what the author will introduce us to. And a part of me fervently hopes that Bal Khabra will eventually write Bunny Patrol's their own book in the future. So, yes, I am eager to read Revolve once it is published 💥🏃🏻‍♀️

“Mock me all you like. Whatever I imagined then, now it is I who would beg and grovel for a kind word from your lips. By you, I am forever undone.” —Cardan Greenbriar wheezing screaming crying throwing up The reason I continue to extend this by two days when I could finish it in just one day is because I'm not ready to say goodbye to this series just yet. I expect the cursed storyline happened in the middle of the book(?) I couldn't help but felt that the last 70% of the book seems a bit rushed but the conclusion will made up for it so good. In spite of everything, though, this novel was an absolute rollercoaster, and I thoroughly loved every sequence of it. Jude and Cardan's banter was something I thoroughly enjoyed, loved, and adored. Especially when they eventually found the time and confidence to confess their own feelings for one another. They will always hold a particular place in my heart. The Stolen Heir duology, here I come!!!👑🏃🏻‍♀️💥

“Lana doesn’t just feel like home—she feels like my everything. I’m not sure how I survived six years without this. Without her. The way I feel around Lana makes the whole world pale in comparison. Like I’ve been stuck living my life in black-and-white, only to have it switched to color.” —Callahan Kane “Cal makes me do a lot more than that. He makes me want to have fun, enjoy life, and dream in a way I have long since forgotten over the years. But most of all, he makes me want to trust him. To fall in love once again.” —Alana Castillo greening gasping swooning weeping sobbing wheezing screaming crying throwing up The "childhood friends-to-lovers" trope became more appealing to me than it should have. That, combined with "second chances romance"? My downfall. Truly. Alana is a strong, resilient woman who has persevered through many obstacles with grace. As she navigated the difficulties of her background, she fought courageously to provide her kid security, and it just crushed my heart. I greatly admired her for standing her ground and defending herself and her loved ones under the direst circumstances. Cal, however, is a captivating combination of charm and deep feelings who conceals his suffering beneath a relaxed exterior. His imperfections and addictions have occupied him for years, but with Alana at his side, he faced his fears, softened in all the right ways, and developed into a person who is capable of love and reconciliation. Witnessing him transform was absolutely worth everything. Also, the way he behaved, showed concern, and developed a close bond with Cami was so sincere and touching that it nearly made my own heart burst. And even though this book seems too long for me, I still found it to be really enjoyable. Moreover, how dare Lauren Asher write something that makes us laugh so hard at some parts and cry even harder at others? I will confess that the majority of this book was frustrating but trust me when I say that the humor and resolution between the characters more than made up for it. Not to mention, I found it really amazing how Lauren Asher was able to include the title of each her book into the main storyline and the majority of the narrative too. Furthermore, I'm really impressed with the way Stacy Gonzalez and Alex Kydd narrated this book. I adore how they brought the characters to life! Overall, I extremely enjoyed devouring this series. I found the connections between each couple to be endearing. The trope of the found family that characterizes this interconnected series is incredibly poignant. We were all relieved when we had to get the Kane brothers' now-healed and healthy banter after they were finally rid of their, dickhead father and also finally able to achieve their own dreams and goal either. It was also fascinating how their spouses, who were best friends and at the same time being in-laws, manhandled them. I strongly recommend reading this series, if you're looking for a slow-burning, billionaire-romance with swoon-worthy banter between each couple! 💙💚🩵

“Iris is the only person with the ability to make me smile. Not that she knows it. I’ve done everything in my power to hide how much sway she has over my moods.” —Declan Kane “Some men look like a dream. Others a nightmare. Declan happens to be a lethal combination of the two—beautiful in a way that should terrify me.” —Iris Kane greening gasping swooning weeping sobbing wheezing screaming crying throwing up Another "grumpy x sunshine" has bite the dust! And I was here just to devour it. And. Oh. Wow. I love this book so damn much. I've never been a big fan of "marriage of convenience," but this book makes me think they might be able to work out. Here I thought Rowan was the grumpiest among them all?!? Declan tho? Girl, I almost felt sorry and pity for Iris, and turns out she's the one who makes him miserable. How could I not like her from the very first chapter of this book? She is clever, cunning, and capable of standing her ground even under the most difficult of circumstances. She easily strikes a balance between grace and grit thanks to her quick wit and unwavering loyalty. I adore her in all of her aspects. Declan on the other hand, at first, I loathe him since he was being so rude and cruel toward Iris because he had to guard his emotions well. But, his development as he learns to let his walls down and embrace love, adds depth to his otherwise sharp, commanding presence. And oh, the way Declan expressed his feeling (re: love, agony, longing, etc) for Iris in many foreign languages had me screeching squeaking squealing wheezing screaming throwing up. I admire how Lauren Asher beautifully harmonized their contrasts. Declan's icy, austere, and practical outlook on life is well balanced by Iris's warmth, humor, and compassion. Their connection begins as tense and pragmatic, but as the story develops, their chemistry grows into something deeper and genuine. Their developing relationship is evidence of growth, trust, and the power of love to triumph over even the most formidable challenges. And most of all, I adore all of it—the banter, the teasing, the angst. The storyline is really well written, and I enjoy every sequence of it. Furthermore, down bad for Morae Brehon and Jason Clarke for narrating this book. I love how they portrayed the characters and making it so much alive!!! Now, I'm really excited to see what Callahan is up to because he has been showing up so much since the first book. So yes, I'll go straight to read Final Offer after this!!!🔥💥🏃🏻‍♀️

“She’s an anomaly I can’t categorize yet which only fuels my interest. She has the magnetism of the Bermuda Triangle, and I’m a lost plane desperate to land.” —Rowan Kane “He’s my dark storm cloud in the middle of a drought—an underappreciated beauty that makes me feel equally alive as the sun or the stars.” —Zahra Gulian gasping wheezing weeping screaming throwing up. Okay, I finally had the chance to read this book after it rusted in my tbr pile. Yet, I can't decide if I like it or grimace at it. There was a moment when I squealed because of the cringey aspect and there's, fortunately a lot more moment when wheeze because the ajksffgh aspect. Even though it confused me, I choose to put up with it since everything in this novel, even the extended epilogue, is worth it. And it took me some time to grasp that Dreamland was Disney Land's interpretation of Lauren Asher's own fantasy. I couldn't help but be in awe. Talking about Rowan and Zahra, I didn't even have much interest in their banter and chemistry at first. Nevertheless, my enjoyment of this book increased as I read more. It was a little too immediate and cliched at first, but it soon got better and became more serious, engaging, charming, and endearing. I also like appreciate Aiden Snow and Desiree Ketchum for narrating this novel. I adore the way they brought the characters to life. I can't wait to see what the other two Kane brothers are up to. So yes, I'll go straight to read Terms and Conditions after this!!!🔥💥🏃🏻‍♀️

I'M FINALLY FREAKING FECKING FREE!!!! WORST DECISION OF MY LIFE. This was the worst way ever to wrap up the series. The plot was so clunky and tedious. It lacks purpose and clarity, and reading it was like reading the book's uncorrected version. The story isn't as action-packed as it should be. The plot was overly predictable and monotonous. It is all about them having sex, training and preparing for defeating the Resistance, returning home to recuperate, and then planning again, and so on😓 Also, the execution was delivered poorly. There is an action-packed scene that should have ignited our excitement, but the result was disappointing and just made us feel less thrilled. The pacing was so uneven, it made me feel tired all over again from rolling my eyes so quickly and forcefully. Not to mention, the author's "god-bonds" narrative, which was in fact ineffective and mundane addition to the overall plot, made the story extremely convoluted, difficult to follow, and badly written because the author failed to explain its lore, which left it unclear and confusing🫠 The author clearly had her own's most favorited and a tendency to be biased to one of the characters. Yes, Gryphon, duh. Nox was meant to be highlighted in this book based on the cover, yet even though his character has more eyes than in the last one, Gryphon's still cast shadows over it. I'm so worn out to reiterate that it makes me completely cranky and grumpy. At this point, I don't know if I supposed to abhor detest and loathe the author for being biased or the fmc for being unfair and dumb. Because (if alr said it before and i'm not hesitate to declare it again), what's the point of having 5 love interests if the fmc ONLY has inclination towards one of them?!?!?🙄🙄🙄 But at least, the characters' tiniest ounch of development is the only thing that makes me give this 3.5 instead 3 stars. Atlas deserves my apologies because it is obvious that his character contributes the most to the development. Despite his initial lack of likeability, he was the most consistent of them all. I also respect how well their Bonded Group get along in spite of the challenges they have faced in the past. I wasn't here to incite your hatred for this series or to discourage you from reading it. This series was just missed to satisfy me that's all. However, if someone is interested in reading a reverse harem plot, I might still suggest the series. Furthermore, I want to appreciate Wen Ross and Kasi Hollowell for narrating this book. The way they brought the characters to life is amazing, despite my dislike of the female narrator's voice because she had to portray Oli's irritable and tiresome behavior in the first three books.

gasping coughing choking gurgling stuttering wheezing screaming crying throwing up My overall impression was the same as it was with the last book. I felt as though I had little to say about this. About a 35% of this was nice, while the rest 65% was a mix of boredom, awe, repetition, and nonsense. Despite the fact that Oli's characters remain flat and undeveloped, I'm still a little hesitant to say that she has become more acceptable to my liking. Similar to the earlier novels, Gabe and Atlas' friendship-that-grew-closer-to-a-bromance has grown stronger, and I can assist in providing some relief from the book's monotonous plot. Not to mention, one of the excellent aspects that should be highlighted is Nox's character growth. That was practically a breath of fresh air amid all the absurdity in this book. Also, the uneven pace of this book caused me to sigh wearily for the innumerable times😓 Additionally, I wanted to draw attention to the author's unfairness and ridiculousness about the RH matter in this novel. Because what's the point of having 5 love interests if the fmc ONLY has inclination towards one of them?!?!?🙄 As I mentioned in my previous review of this book, Gryphon consistently received more attention than the other Bonded. And I get really cranky because of it. Is this because he was the one who bonded with Oli first? Even if this were true, I still couldn't comprehend this irritating fact. I felt it was unjust for the author to include more romantic moments of sexual activity between Oli and Gryphon alone, given that there are five of them and they all have the same bond with Oli. In all honesty, I thought the author would better either create a private scene with each of them separately or have all five of them work with Oli equally😑 Furthermore, it seemed to me that North spent less time alone with Oli, which is further evidence of the author's unequal treatment between her own characters😒 Not to mention, since we had another JAIL ending yet again. And there's no way I wouldn't go straight to read Unbroken Bonds ASAP right after this🫠

gasping coughing choking gurgling stuttering wheezing screaming crying throwing up Although I'm a little taken aback and a little hesitant to declare that this was the not best, but not as trashy as before thus far, it's indeed way better than the previous three. My skepticism about this series has somewhat diminished, and I'm delighted? no relieved, even if it's only in a tiny, tiniest bit. Oli was less noisy, irritable, and frustrating in this book. Her impulsive behavior sort of led to their own good fortune. She also stops being petulant and tantruming around. And for that, I can still have respect for her. Screaming wheezing throwing up when it gets to Oli and Gabe bonded phase, freaking finally, bcs I've been waiting this from the third book. The friendship that has developed between Gabe and Atlas also makes me smiling giggling chucking throwing up, not just because they became close when they bonded with Oli but also because they began to get along and tolerate one another. In the midst of all the insanity in this novel, it was almost like a breath of fresh air. Even though I was pleased that Oli and Nox had bonded, I couldn't help but be upset that they didn't get a proper intimate scene just between the two of them like the rest of Oli's bonded scene before. Also, since Gryphon received more attention than the other Bonded, I'm a little grumpy. Is this because he was the first one to get bonded with Oli? Since there are five of them and they all share the same relationship with Oli, I don't know why, but I thought it was unfair for the author to create more romantic and intimate scenes between them. However, I suppose I'm still okay with that 😔😓 Additionally, the storyline and narrative were less dull and monotonous than before, even though there is still a plot hole. It still slows at first and too sudden at the end, and a bit repetitive but still forgivable to my liking. And there's no way I wouldn't go straight to read Tragic Bonds ASAP since super duper mega JAIL for the ending yet again 😨😭

I really truly extremely excruciatingly have tried my very much best to like this book and desperately not to dnf this book😞 ONLY because of North Draven forbid me to do so. Fucking hell, I wish I could rate this book 4 stars instead of 3, but truly at this point the author really needs to attend writing seminar abt developing a main character duh.... Reading this book was hell lot of a roller coaster of emotion, I'm so happy to announce that this book is getting better to Oli and North bonded phase, freaking finally, bcs I've been waiting this from the very first book. And why is it every time i feel like this book is getting better eventho the tiny thiniest bit, this mfs ungrateful insolent Oli can't stop being stubborn and tantruming around? Her recklessness was so goddamn maddening and iritating and infuriating. I have made every effort to avoid using any profanity while reading this book! Obviously, it was an enormous failure. I'm that tired TIRED to always had my eyes rolled around yet again. The fact that the author made Oli to bond with Atlas next rather than Gabe is another thing that makes me very frustrated. seething fuming wheezing gasping nauseating throwing up. Can we have a complete narrative without Oli being so petulant and annoying and h0rny? It's madly abhorring. And for what purpose are these another 500 pages long? worst character development ever, a lackluster story, and a repetitious, uninteresting scenario. I swear to goddess, kalau Oli ikut lomba fmc ter-goblok se-universe buku juga ga akan menang saking goblok-nya dia😒 The ONLY other thing that I can put up with is that we finally got multiple povs, but I was still annoyed that there was only one male narrator throughout the entire mmcs arghhhhh, but I guess that is nevertheless tolerable. Do I enjoy this series? Hell no. 😑😑😑 Do I still want to continue to read this series tho? Yes. Simply because I'm still interested in Gabe and Nox. Screw Oleander, and Atlas, especially the latter, bcs he can go to hell. And, yep, since this ending was so jail JAIL, I'll head straight to Forced Bonds right after this🙄

I really believe that this will get better. And when turns out it's not, what am I supposed to do? I'm too fucked up to drop this series since I had some sort of strange tendency to finish a certain series once I've read its first book no matter how annoying it is. So, I guess I just need to hang in there, and trying my very fecking best to hone my patience🙃 Oleander couldn't stop being impulsive and petulant scoundrel who is always tantruming around. She is so annoying and whining, and tiring, and if I had the ability to jump into this book and wring her neck myself, I will!! Consequences be damned. And rather than addressing unresolved issues among them through conversation as in talk TALK, she acts as though she is the most valuable person in the world and withdraws herself as in closing herself😒 Not to mention, how many times did I read and counted and also getting sicked by the words "knows what I'm capable of" and "Bonds" it so horrendous🙄 I'm that tired TIRED to always had my eyes rolled around. Also, the things that make me go beyond furious is that the author decided to had Oli bonded with Gryphon first instead of Gabe or Atlas since the three of them were sharing a lot of times together!?! Not to mention, 500 pages long for what? poorly characters development, dull narrative and boring-and-repetitive plot. Even the ao3 writers are better than this haduh..... This might sound a bit evil, but I guess I had to write the very fcking honest reviews rriggghhhhtttt. The ONLY thing that I like? no. respect? no. could tolerate even in the tiny thiny bit about Oli's shitty and trashy characters is the way she warned everyone not to tell her what to do or what to wear, also her protectiveness and care for Sage. And you might wonder why I still had the urge to keep reading this series? Yes, the main reason I read was to see North and Nox Draven (also Gabe), as we only got a brief peek of them in this book. So yeah, I I'll go straight to Blood Bonds after this, since this book's conclusion is also cliff-hanging😑