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nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
5.0
Tate has known that Elise was his mate for a few weeks, although you'd never know it. He has been avoiding her. He tells himself it's been to allow her time to settle into her new life but it's more that he's not quite ready to admit she is his mate tom himself! That doesn't stop him looking out for her from a distance. But when push comes to shove, Tate recognises that Fate doesn't wait for you to be ready, you get your mate when it's time.
Elise is new to the world of magic and shifters. Her mother never accepted her gifts and she thought her mum had flown off the deep end when she explained the new reality she has landed in. But even when she sees things with her own eyes, it is still a lot to process.
Tate is one crabbit shifter when he doesn't get his own way! The banter between himself, Jade and Priest is totally believable. Taking the nick out of one another as only family can.
Elise is learning what her magic can o and her place in her new world, all whilst trying to evade Priest's brother and dodge the future he has set out for her. I loved the extended family feel of the pack and their inclusive nature of all beings, not just shifters.
Can't wait for the next one. Word to the wise - definitely read them in order!
Elise is new to the world of magic and shifters. Her mother never accepted her gifts and she thought her mum had flown off the deep end when she explained the new reality she has landed in. But even when she sees things with her own eyes, it is still a lot to process.
Tate is one crabbit shifter when he doesn't get his own way! The banter between himself, Jade and Priest is totally believable. Taking the nick out of one another as only family can.
Elise is learning what her magic can o and her place in her new world, all whilst trying to evade Priest's brother and dodge the future he has set out for her. I loved the extended family feel of the pack and their inclusive nature of all beings, not just shifters.
Can't wait for the next one. Word to the wise - definitely read them in order!
missleila's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
this Ancient Ink duet was both
swoon worthy
but extra HOOT
LOVED it all! just pick this up already!
Genre: paranormal romance - shifters - magic - clan life - hierarchy and definitely prime male alpha as well as strong females
Age: 18+
this Ancient Ink duet was both
swoon worthy
but extra HOOT
LOVED it all! just pick this up already!
Genre: paranormal romance - shifters - magic - clan life - hierarchy and definitely prime male alpha as well as strong females
Age: 18+
ladywithaquill's review against another edition
5.0
Just give me one second, I'm recovering from a swoon...
Wow, did I enjoy this book! I loved the hero so much, I'm not sure I'll be able to put in into terms that will adequately express my feelings. Given the culture of the Volan, the amount of stress on the hero and heroine was massive, and they still took things slow in order to get to know each other. I loved how considerate they both were towards each other, and it gave me butterflies each time they took a step further towards a completed bond in their relationship.
Tate has known Elise is his for weeks, but given her lack of knowledge surrounding her heritage, he has waited patiently for her to become used to the idea before he makes his intentions known. Now he is done waiting. Elise has been very aware of Tate ever since she joined the Volan community and learned of her potential as a prima healer. But she assumes he's not interested, since he seems to avoid being in her presence or have much to do with her at all. When he suddenly comes between her and another male at a party, she realizes that it has never been about a lack of interest at all. She has a mate, and he is ready to claim her.
Tate was a very compassionate hero, and I loved how protective he was of Elise. His personality was very alpha male, but he kept it in check for the sake of Elise and her wellbeing. He understood that he had to be patient with her, and I was so happy that he courted her before pushing her toward a relationship. Elise was sweet and shy, but at the same time, she quickly felt very possessive of Tate. She didn't realize why at first, but as time went on, their bond became strong enough that she couldn't ignore it any longer. Her relationship with Tate was borne from instinct, but they also shared a mutual respect of each other. That kind of love is what I would aspire to in real life, and I loved how their love bloomed as the story progressed. Tate and Elise were one of my favorite couples for this year, absolutely, and I was so happy with how everything turned out.
I loved the first book in this series, and this one continued that trend! I can't wait to read the next book and see where things go from here.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
Wow, did I enjoy this book! I loved the hero so much, I'm not sure I'll be able to put in into terms that will adequately express my feelings. Given the culture of the Volan, the amount of stress on the hero and heroine was massive, and they still took things slow in order to get to know each other. I loved how considerate they both were towards each other, and it gave me butterflies each time they took a step further towards a completed bond in their relationship.
Tate has known Elise is his for weeks, but given her lack of knowledge surrounding her heritage, he has waited patiently for her to become used to the idea before he makes his intentions known. Now he is done waiting. Elise has been very aware of Tate ever since she joined the Volan community and learned of her potential as a prima healer. But she assumes he's not interested, since he seems to avoid being in her presence or have much to do with her at all. When he suddenly comes between her and another male at a party, she realizes that it has never been about a lack of interest at all. She has a mate, and he is ready to claim her.
Tate was a very compassionate hero, and I loved how protective he was of Elise. His personality was very alpha male, but he kept it in check for the sake of Elise and her wellbeing. He understood that he had to be patient with her, and I was so happy that he courted her before pushing her toward a relationship. Elise was sweet and shy, but at the same time, she quickly felt very possessive of Tate. She didn't realize why at first, but as time went on, their bond became strong enough that she couldn't ignore it any longer. Her relationship with Tate was borne from instinct, but they also shared a mutual respect of each other. That kind of love is what I would aspire to in real life, and I loved how their love bloomed as the story progressed. Tate and Elise were one of my favorite couples for this year, absolutely, and I was so happy with how everything turned out.
I loved the first book in this series, and this one continued that trend! I can't wait to read the next book and see where things go from here.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
si0bhan's review against another edition
4.0
Healer’s Need is the second book in Rhenna Morgan’s Ancient Ink series, and it was a wonderful second book. After enjoying book one, Guardian’s Bond, so much, I was eager for this one; after loving book two, I can honestly say it’s another paranormal romance series with a lot of promise, one I’m going to be addicted to.
From the very start, I was sucked deep into this story. I was eager to read about the characters in this book after enjoying them so much in book one, and I was plenty willing to devour their story in a single sitting. Being thrown back into the Ancient Ink world was an absolute delight, and I loved every moment of it. Although this one can be enjoyed as a standalone romance story, you’ll understand the paranormal elements better if you have read book one.
If I’m being completely honest, I feel as though the paranormal elements took a bit of a backseat in Healer’s Ink. My favourite aspect of Guardian’s Bond was the wonderful new world we were introduced to, and I was eager to dig deeper into the world. With countless layers introduced in book one, with so many unique elements winning me over, I was eager for more. These elements were still around in Healer’s Need, but it wasn’t quite to the same depth. I’d been hoping for a wee bit more, and that was the only thing that disappointed me with this one. Yes, we were provided with more of the wonderful world – but, at the same time, it wasn’t to the level I’d anticipated.
With Healer’s Need, our focus is much more on the romance. As I loved the romance between the characters in this one more than I enjoyed the romance between the characters in the first book, I did not mind at all. In fact, it was a wonderful romance between the two. There was plenty to enjoy throughout the story, with their romance having a lot more depth to it than you often find in stories where there are mate elements. It was complex and layered, and I adored it. With how much I enjoyed the characters in the first book, with how eager I was to find out more, there was room for disappointed – yet, I was not disappointed.
With the way things played out in this one, with the way the storyline came together, I’m certainly even more invested in the Ancient Ink world. There were some aspects of the story that were brought to a close, yet I still have plenty of questions for the future – about characters, events, and the world – and I cannot wait to get my hands on more of the world.
If you’ve yet to dive into the Ancient Ink world, you need to do so.
From the very start, I was sucked deep into this story. I was eager to read about the characters in this book after enjoying them so much in book one, and I was plenty willing to devour their story in a single sitting. Being thrown back into the Ancient Ink world was an absolute delight, and I loved every moment of it. Although this one can be enjoyed as a standalone romance story, you’ll understand the paranormal elements better if you have read book one.
If I’m being completely honest, I feel as though the paranormal elements took a bit of a backseat in Healer’s Ink. My favourite aspect of Guardian’s Bond was the wonderful new world we were introduced to, and I was eager to dig deeper into the world. With countless layers introduced in book one, with so many unique elements winning me over, I was eager for more. These elements were still around in Healer’s Need, but it wasn’t quite to the same depth. I’d been hoping for a wee bit more, and that was the only thing that disappointed me with this one. Yes, we were provided with more of the wonderful world – but, at the same time, it wasn’t to the level I’d anticipated.
With Healer’s Need, our focus is much more on the romance. As I loved the romance between the characters in this one more than I enjoyed the romance between the characters in the first book, I did not mind at all. In fact, it was a wonderful romance between the two. There was plenty to enjoy throughout the story, with their romance having a lot more depth to it than you often find in stories where there are mate elements. It was complex and layered, and I adored it. With how much I enjoyed the characters in the first book, with how eager I was to find out more, there was room for disappointed – yet, I was not disappointed.
With the way things played out in this one, with the way the storyline came together, I’m certainly even more invested in the Ancient Ink world. There were some aspects of the story that were brought to a close, yet I still have plenty of questions for the future – about characters, events, and the world – and I cannot wait to get my hands on more of the world.
If you’ve yet to dive into the Ancient Ink world, you need to do so.
brisauce's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
astridthebookishsweettooth's review
3.0
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Healer's Need connects directly to where Guardian's Bond ended. I don't recommend to read this installment as a standalone - the world building happens in the first book and you feel like you're missing vital information if you forgo reading Guardian's Bond.
At the end of the first installment we were left with Priest's evil brother escaping the clan's effort to neutralize him and Tate meeting his fated mate. As always in such stories the romance is pretty insta and I don't have an issue with that but of course this goes at the expense of relationship development. Such relationships just are - whether you understand it or not. In comparison, I liked Katy and Priest's relationship better because Katy didn't just accept it while Elise just took it as a fact.
Clean slate. Clean slate. Clean slate. She didn’t have to be something she wasn’t. Didn’t have to hide what she thought, or what she looked like to fit in. Not here. Not this time.
Elise was an innocent girl, a little too nice and bland for my taste and she didn't really convince me that she had what it took to lead the healer group of their clan. Granted she didn't have much self confidence but she let people take that away from her and I was only partially convinced that she reclaimed it. I loved her animal companion but also found her soul quest a little lame. Tate was a sweet man who gave Elise time and room to come into her own. He displayed the usual protective/possessive behavior we know from these alpha males and I totally got why a woman would fall in love with him.
She’s everything I never knew I wanted in a woman. Curves everywhere. Sexy as fuck, but in a way that’s so innocent all I want to do is dirty her up.
We are reunited with Priest and Katy and that was actually my highlight of the book which was a little slow in the first half. The pace picks up considerably in the second half and we get a showdown that could have had a little more action and tension.
While this one was a little disappointing for this reader many readers, especially lovers of shapeshifter romance will love Healer's Need, so please take my review, as always, with a grain of salt!
tinasbooknook's review
4.0
A sexy read with a number of hope-filled messages. I enjoyed Elise’s journey, especially watching her and Tate grow together. He is yummy and absolutely delicious. Great chemistry.
It was interesting to see an opponent be turned into an ally like Elise did with Vanessa. I imagine after seeing her grow in this book we will see her in the future.
SPOILER WARNING
The battle with Draven felt a little rushed. He’d been set up as this uber-villain in book one and this one, so have him be captured with the Keeper and a few words from a novice healer didn’t match the setup.
Still, another great read that left me intrigued by the world the author has created. I look forward to more.
It was interesting to see an opponent be turned into an ally like Elise did with Vanessa. I imagine after seeing her grow in this book we will see her in the future.
SPOILER WARNING
The battle with Draven felt a little rushed. He’d been set up as this uber-villain in book one and this one, so have him be captured with the Keeper and a few words from a novice healer didn’t match the setup.
Still, another great read that left me intrigued by the world the author has created. I look forward to more.