Luna Wolf

Originally posted at:<br><a href="http://www.nocturnalpredatorsreviews.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1389562756i/8040458.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><br>I liked this book so much! Though there were a few things that annoyed me it was overall a very good experience. I'm very invested in this story and its characters, so I'm anxiously anticipating the next book release!<br><br>One of these things that I wanted more of was background to the world the authors created. This could have been easily inserted had the heroine actually been shown attending classes (<i>aside from her fighting/training classes that is</i>). Having teachers spout off about the history is pretty interesting if you ask me.<br><br>The heroine (Nyx) started off so disheartened with her circumstances. I hated how her "pack" treated her. The "traditions" can rot in a grave for all I care. I liked how she evolved when she had people who wanted her to succeed helping her through everything. The chemistry she had with Altas was coming off the pages with how potent it was. My one qualm with her specifically: the body shaming. She says and others point out how curvacious she is when from what's been put in the book she's actually not? (<i>That's my interpretation of it at least! I hope I'm wrong!</i>) The cover doesn't do a great job showing it either. Or maybe people think that the model on the cover is curvy? I look at her and see a rather thin person at an average weight, not curvy. Maybe it was the way that the heroine described herself I thought she was supposed to be mid to plus sized? So maybe that's on me?<br><br><i>Onto another tangent: Nyx's necklace!</i> I thought it was something important to the plot and then it's never mentioned again. #Oops<br><br>Addison (the cliché bully) was really grating until the last few pages in the last chapter of this story. All the times where she was unhinged actually made sense and was a reaction (*ahem* overreaction) to an actual circumstance. Her doing what she did had a basis in reality and I kind of just feel sorry for her now considering what Altas is putting her through. <br><br>Until I got to the last chapter I would have told you that I really liked Altas. That even though he started off as an *ss he got better about it shortly after. BUT with that ending, I would also like to see him rot in a ditch thank you very much.<br><br>One last annoyance I had with this novel, in general, was grammar and the lack of contractions in the dialogue specifically. It's not bad enough to ruin the book but it was enough to pull me out of the story. I'd like to see this book get another round of editing for grammar and overall clarity because there are some sections that get confusing.

This is the first in a rejected-mates trilogy! Nyx belongs to a pack that’s strict with its traditions. On Mating Day, she and all the other wolves that have turned eighteen in the past year must choose their mates. The only problem? She hasn’t shifted yet, and nobody wants to be stuck with someone who’s weak, especially during a time of war. She’s the only one who isn’t paired off, and as a result, she’s rejected from the pack. <br />Fortunately for her, there’s a mysterious academy for rejected wolves, and she’s eager to join them. At this academy, werewolves are taught dark magic that will help in the battle against the werebears. And of course, she has a connection with her tutor, who was once an alpha heir until he was rejected from his pack for reasons unknown… This book is suspenseful, though the romance felt rushed at times. They start off as a “fake relationship”, but I’m not really sure of why the author went that route. The relationship and her friendships with others at the academy felt a little choppy at times. It’s only 200 pages, and I felt like I wanted more scenes between characters, building up their relationships, rather than having mini-time-jumps. So my only complaint about the book is I wish it was longer and more fleshed out! <br />This book does end on a cliffhanger, so I’ll be diving into the next immediately! <br />Trigger warnings: No real triggers aside from typical violence and light bullying (I say “light” because it’s not detailed, mostly just mentioned in passing from her time with her pack)<br />

The good guys embracing their inner dark side to fight evil has me cracking up ?<br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1645398089i/32596911._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>The "traditionalist" rules in the werewolf society are dumb and TBH make me root for the werebears who are trying to cull them<br><br>Nyx's snark is very negative and whiny so it's hard to relate to or like her as a heroine. She has no personal character growth besides latching on to the first guy who touches her sexually.<br><br>What's the deal with the necklace?<br>Why does her sister happen to know specific instructions about how to get to the academy? Maybe these will get answered in book 2, but they come off as a red herring instead of chekhovs gun.<br><br>The romance is hot garbage and not in the good way, rip. Also lol at Tobias falling in love with her in less than 24 hours after meeting and becoming permanently friendzoned. author wrekt him

Quick read with a lot of depth!<br /><br />Great storyline! Love where Bailey seems to be heading in book 2. I have a strong feeling someone in Nyx inner circle is a bad seed.....*cue dramatic music*. And what a mess Atlas has made. I can not imagine a way that Bailey will get him out of this unscathed.<br /><br />Great quick read!<br /><br />Happy reading, <br />DD

As soon as I read Chapter 1, I was hooked. Nyx, the main female character, immediately drew me in because I could identify with her. I will not reveal the story, but the plot revolves around a girl who has been bullied all of her life and feels like she's never been "good enough" or "part of". Nevertheless, it has some pretty cool twists and a lot of humor. There are also a few steamy moments sprinkled throughout as well. The action is very intense. The action is filled with all kinds of intense scenes. The book was extremely easy to read and it was fast-paced as well. Both the storyline and the layout are clear and understandable. The book is worth buying.<br />flag<br />

Luna Wolf by G. Bailey Regan Rosewood<br>2.5 ⭐️<br><br>If you’ve been around my good-reads awhile you will know I absolutely love werewolf books, they’re an addiction. I was so damn optimistic starting this and, unfortunately, I’m so sad to say this didn’t do it for me.<br><br>The characters had no chemistry, and it wasn’t even just with the love interest. It was very insta-love—insta friends, kinda like wham bam, nice to meet you ma’am and suddenly Nyx is best friends with side characters. We don’t even get a chance to fully meet them and she’s kissing the next alpha heir. <br><br>The demon side plot and dark magic didn’t work for me either. It was too rushed in every way, and I just don’t see myself continuing on with the series even if it did end on a slightly intriguing cliff hanger. And I wasn’t talking about the mate business, that miscommunication or whatever it would turn out to be just made me roll my eyes so far into my head all I saw was dark ??‍♀️ <br><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1485676739ra/21837933.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

This has been a really enjoyable which craft/shifter book. Nice rejection start and a lot of good angst, it’s not a long book so some of the feeling and emotion is a bit stilted or happened way too quickly, we could have revealed in it a lot more but for a nice light read it’s been great fun and I’m invested and moving straight to book two!

When I was asked to review Luna Wolf by G. R. Bailey and Regan Rosewood, I jumped at the chance. Last year I read Her Wolves by G. R. Bailey and really enjoyed it, so I was excited to discover a new series by this author. <br /><br />This book is about wolf shifters who are at war with the werebear species. Being totally honest when I read the synopsis I thought werebears sounded a bit silly so wasn't sure how I was going to get on with it. However, when I became immersed in the world it all made sense. The main focus of the story was the rejection of Nyx by her pack and the relationship that develops between her and Atlas, her mentor at the academy where she ends up. <br /><br />I did feel that there were some holes in the narrative, as in lack of details. There was no explanation of the consequences of the characters shifting into their wolf form for example, as in what happens to clothing. They go from human to wolf and back to human without this being addressed. I felt Nyx was thrown into her new setting with minimal explanation, which she accepted, and I would have liked a bit more detail or at least angst from Nyx about her situation. <br /><br />However all of this paled into insignificance for me, due to the relationship between Nyx and Atlas. This is what made the book a four star read. While again, there could have been more depth and exploration of feelings, there was something about the interactions between these two that hit me in the gut. Every time there was a scene between Nyx and Atlas, my tummy would flip and I would get a rush of butterflies. I absolutely loved them together and for this reason could not put this book down. I read it within a few hours and when I finished I immediately downloaded the second book on kindle. <br /><br />Their relationship starts off a bit shaky, though I wouldn't go so far as to call it enemies to lovers, but it is a 'fake dating' trope. I will be honest coming to the end and suspecting what I now suspect, I am not sure why the dating had to be fake. If I am right in what I suspect, I also think book 2 is going to give me even more butterflies. I don't want to give any spoilers, so if you have read this book, please DM me so that we can discuss ☺️.<br /><br />This book is what reading is about for me. Easy to read, fun and giving me lots of feels. <br /><br />This was a gifted copy but the review is my honest opinion.

<strong>DNF</strong><br /><br />I could not finish this book. The female main character is only 18 and she really acts like it. The dialogue is cringey and awkward. The plot line is laughable and not believable at all.

<strong>Good Start</strong><br /><br />I enjoyed this book it wasn't very long so I easily read it in less than a day. Ugh that ending what a dick Atlas is ?<br /><br />Nyx is about to turn 18 and like every other werewolf that is when they chose their mate fated mates are so rare that they don't really wait around for them. It should be a happy day but for Nyx it's anything but she's never showed signs of having a wolf and without a wolf she won't have a mate and without either she'll be rejected from her pack.. what a shitty day....<br />When her sister gives her instructions to find an academy for rejected were she has no other real options but to go in search but you'll only find it if they want you to? Who? Wolf Witches as they're called rejects who are taught how to use dark magic but demons, you'll become immortal when he bind yourself by pledging your life but everything comes with a cost. When Nyx is partnered with a broody asshole named Atlas to help her learn her day can't get any worse or it can he cons her into playing his fake gf to get his father off his back in exchange for extra lessons which she desperately needs because despite all the pain she's suffered Nyx can't harness dark magic. When Atlas' crazy ex trys to kill her she realizes why she can't harness dark magic... because her magic is light and she's the first in a thousand years known to harness it. But when the war with the Werebears ramps up she's forced out into the field with Atlas and not really knowing how to control her new magic which literally makes her body glow like a beacon and whilst things heat up with Atlas everything comes to a crashing hault when she discovers a big secret he's been hiding from her. They may have started off as fake dating but the lines got blurred and then her heart got broken ? <br />