Interesting and intruiging. Just overall very good!
The writing is; so interesting and nice.
Enjoy getting to know the characters.

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This has been on my TBR pile for so long, and I'm glad I finally got around to it. I really enjoyed the storyline and seeing the characters change throughout the story was a great character development. The plot was great and kept my attention. I'm glad I got the chance to read this and will be on the lookout for more in the future!

Just loved it 5 stars Christina bauer never fails brilliant book and cover I thank her for letting me review it and netgalley also for choosing me I can recommend this excellent read.

I’ve been going on and on about how much I’ve enjoyed the Angelbound series, and this book is no exception. This book focuses on Portia. The 19 year old has been living her life with a curse that is supposed to one day transform her into a Void demon. She’s spent her entire life working on her magic and trying to find ways to stop it from happening. Her research brings her to discover that a magical force that holds all the after-realms together is being destroyed by these Void demons. It is up to her to figure out how to save the after-realms, but she’s not alone. The emperor of the Furor – Tempest – has been enlisted to help Portia with her journey. Portia feels connected to Tempest, but what else is lurking there?

I liked this book more than the others… but there were also some parts of the story that just hacked at me. I’ll mention a few of these (somewhat spoilery) items below.

Things I didn’t like:
• What happened to their family? It seemed way out of character for all of them to just ignore Portia because she was the quiet bookish type. Yes, they’re a family of action, but it seemed very much out of character for them to seem so (inadvertently) mean.
• In the same vein, what is up with the family all judging Tempest and his interest in Portia? They all loved the guy… until he turned his eyes onto Portia. What? Now he’s not good enough? Reputations should not define people or their ability to change.
• Seemed cliché for good girl Portia to fall for the bad boy biker type, but if I’m honest, I still enjoyed it. Especially because Tempest took the time to really listen to Portia and consider her thoughts before springing into action.

Things I loved:
• Tempest had me at this English accent – yowza! Plus, he’s a dragon. Dragons have quickly become my animal/shifter of choice.
• When Verus sent Portia back in time to talk to Tempest… “Please come gather my heart. I’m waiting for you.” Oh em gee – my heart soared when I read this chapter! Twenty years!!!
• Portia and Tempest were able to look past appearances and reputations and see into what was the best of each other. Their connection seemed super genuine; not to say the other couples were not, but I was more emotionally invested in Portia and Tempest’s story.

The BIG Question - this can’t be the last of the series, right? I mean… if Portia didn’t inherit her mother’s gift, then that means there is still a Scala Heir that needs to be born? Will that be a child of Maxon or Portia? Does Myla and Lincoln have another child; their prolonged lifespans should not exclude it? I just can’t believe that this is the end. But if it is, it was well worth the reading.

Confession- When I saw Christina Bauer introducing new female characters to her Angelbound series I was a bit concerned because I loved Myla- my female Deadpool, and I was so worried any other female would pale in comparison to her innate awesomeness.

I am happy to report that Christina listened intently to my concerns (NOT) and scripted a fabulously strong, viciously protective yet superbly comedic character. Portia has an extremely big responsibility in researching the Firmament Spell which helps keep the realms together but everyone keeps her at arm's length because of some silly (yet badass) tattoos that mark her as a void demon. This, in addition to being the little sister of Maxon, has left her love life quite lackluster (even the cleaning guy avoids her).

What's a girl to do besides look for the meanest, biggest baddest guy on the block and flirt with him (or at least try because her meddling family just can't seem to butt out)!

Portia and Tempest's story was action-packed but also included some sweet and tender moments (especially the ballroom scene which almost had me in tears). The progression of their relationship was a slow burn that blossomed due to their cooperation and trust.

I love that despite being about both of them, we still got to see the gang in full action and see Myla and Lincoln as parents. This has always been an interesting and captivating world to me and I truly believe with each book Bauer gets better and better.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

You had me at bookworm princess and a dragon! But really, watching Portia, Maxon's little sister transform from her worn down, nervous self into the version of her living her most confident best life was so fun! The family interactions are so great and it was lovely to see the 'study' of this universe.

Love this series!

Portia is a force to be reckoned with and she does it well all the while she and her destined love heal the entire after realms despite many enemies.

I didn't realize how long this series was when the publisher/tour company offered it to me. 5 books is a lot for a one book promo. I will buy the series and review it when I have time. They do sound great! I appreciate that they were all gifted to me!

ARC from NetGalley

This is the second of this series I've read. It's better than the first one, but it still left a lot to be desired.

Let me describe these books for you as best I can. You are at a party, back when we could do that, and there is the snack table, as there always is. On the snack table is a bowl of chips. They aren't a flavour you particularly enjoy, but you like chips, and they're in an uncovered bowl, so of course you just keep eating them. Afterwards, you regret it, but at the time it was something to do to avoid talking to people while waiting for the host's cat to finally show its face.

Quick read. Incredibly formulaic. I don't mind formulaic books, but some of them are able to do it while still keeping me at least sort of on my toes.

You know exactly who Portia is going to fall for immediately even though they don't technically get together until halfway through the book. Yet, it's still not believable. Over 50% of the book to get to know each other, but they've barely spoken or spent much time together. But they are in love. I LOVE HIM. Shut the fuck UP.

I mean okay, it's semi feasible because she is 19 and it's her first relationship so whatever, but still.

There are some plot holes, like when Portia talks about a time when she and her brother were children together even though she was born when he was like 20. The author likes to refer to everything as a thing. This thing. That thing. The thing. Also, the thing is. There are many things.

This kind of book should be a quick tear with some sexy bits as a reward for the subpar writing, but yeah. The sexy bits fell flat here, as they did in the previous book. I think a lot of people probably read these hoping for a paranormal fantasy romance/bodice ripper but get a predictable, unfulfilling romance and a disappointing roll in the hay. It's not a BAD book. It's just not a good book, and I kind of want my time back. I also have 2 more in this series to review :/ Hopefully they get better.

Oh, and for people who get creeped out by the infinitely old man/teenage for some reason girl trope, avoid.

As I mentioned on book 1 read from Angelbound Offspring series, this world was new for me. However, I was right, I had lots of nights with no sleep as I had all 5 books in the series available.
They are fun, addictive and amazing.
I can’t wait for book 6, as I paired with book 5 so I need it to have closure on their story.
Review added to books 2-5, as I devoured them with no break in between, not even for review 😃 – they are THAT good!

P.S. Here’s a latte! 😉

This is the second book I've read by this author. This one follows on from Maxon.
I still plan to go back to the beginning, but i am enjoying these stories so much.

This book is about Maxons sister Portia. Like Maxon life isn't easy for Portia. She is marked. Tempest is a dragon and he has been waiting for Portia all her life. He has been tasked to help her with a quest. Their story was sweet and action filled.

I love how these books are romance without a triangle or drama. The characters make a decision on who they want to be with and nothing turns their eye.

I loved this book, I finished it needing to read more.

Portia is a vivacious woman locked behind people’s perception of her in Christina Bauer’s second entry in the “Angelbound Offspring” series. I am a bookworm myself and I can tell you it is easy to underestimate a chick with a book. (laugh) Bauer takes full advantage of this as Portia kicks butt and does not even bother to take names because all that matters is saving the world.

I have to say my favorite scene is the ballroom scene - I got a little teary eyed and that is so not me. Bauer has created a character in Portia that makes you want to have her as your best friend and battle buddy. She is fierce, smart, loyal, and can laugh at herself. Love her!

Bauer creates twists in Portia that I did not see coming. Bauer addresses class and race differences and how Portia and Tempest want everyone to be seen as the same. It is nice to see this even in a fantasy world.

This is a slow burn romance of fated mates. I believe the original version of this book did not have the love scene included as I read the new Special Edition. I love the “fun” stuff so I am glad this was added in.

I think I liked this book overall for Portia’s humor and her character overall. Bauer created a character I would read going on other adventures. Now I get to move on to see what kind of child she and Tempest create in the third book. I cannot wait.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.

After reading Maxon, which is the first book in the Angelbound Offspring series I was super excited to dive right into this book.

No matter how good this story is or I thought it could be, I was thoroughly disappointed by how fast and rushed this story seems to be. It was very hard for me to really get invested with these characters and invested in the story.

It was within the first 2 chapters she meets Tempest and boom they are attached at the hip.

I do love these stories and will continue the series but I can't give it very high of a review.

I think I enjoyed this even more than the first book in the series, a great action packed read full of romance, hooks you from the start and doesn’t let you go. A great fast read where you’ll want to jump into the next straight away. Great series.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Ich hab mich sehr auf die Fortsetzung der Geschichte gefreut und war schnell wieder in der Welt von Antrum & Co angekommen. Dieses Mal geht’s ja um Portia, die kleine Schwester von Maxon und Tempest. Aber ich muss gleich sagen, dass man von den Charakteren aus Band 1 nicht so viel mitbekommt, hätte ich mir etwas mehr gewünscht.
Tempest durfte ich ja bereits bei Maxon kennen lernen und er hat mir da schon sehr gut gefallen. Allerdings war mir seine Konversation mit Maxon im Kopf geblieben, als Maxon kurz nach der Geburt zu ihm kam, und Tempest nach der Zeichnung fragte. Das war schon sehr komisch für mich und ich wollte wissen, was es damit auf sich hat.
Das Buch selbst ist dieses Mal leider nur aus einer Sicht geschrieben, von der von Portia. Ich hätte gerne auch Tempest’s Gedanken gelesen. Portia ist anfangs ein ängstliches Mädchen mit kaum Erfahrung in Sachen Jungs, Liebe oder anderen Dingen. Aber dann kommt ein Erlebnis und Portia muss wachsen und dabei hilft ihr Tempest. Sie merkt schnell, dass sie für ihn mehr empfindet als sie soll, aber Tempest reagiert abweisend. Ich hatte ja immer noch die Konversation im Kopf und hab mich dann aber immer gefragt, warum er so komisch reagiert. Aber die Autorin hat es geschafft, einen genialen Twist einzubauen und der hat alles aufgeklärt.
Portia selber mochte ich anfangs nicht, sie war mir irgendwie lästig, jung, weinerlich. Zum Schluss mochte ich Portia aber dann schon mehr – sie wurde stark, selbstbewusst und einfach eine tolle Frau. Der Epilog war ein schöner und guter Abschluss, besonders die „Hochzeit“ fand ich mega lustig und stark von beiden.
Tempest, ja, was soll ich dazu noch sagen: der ist heiß, sexy und einfach echt traumhaft. No more words needed.
Ich bin echt gespannt, wie es weitergeht. Für mich eine gelungene Fantasy-Liebesgeschichte.

****

I really looked forward to the sequel of Maxon, and I was totally back in Antrum as of page 1. This time the story’s about Portia, Maxon’s little sister and his friend T, Tempest. However, I have to say that you won’t see much of the others from book 1 which I found a bit sad, would have loved to read more about Maxon and Lianna, how they’re doing, if they have kids etc.
Tempest was already a “one of a kind” guy in book 1 and I liked his relationship with Maxon. However, what stuck in my head was his last conversation he had with Maxon after the birth of Portia, when he asked about the markings. Back then I already wanted to know why he asked this and why he reacted the way he did.
The book only gives you Portia’s pov this time, which I found a bit sad. Would have loved to know what T thinks in certain situations. To me, Portia was a scared little girl, that barely had any experience with boys, love or any other things. However, fate came and things changed drastically and she had to step up. With the help of T which I loved. However, sometimes I wondered why T behaves as he did, also knowing his conversation with Maxon. But then, the author did an amazing twist and I was like “wow” this explains so much, this is great.
I personally didn’t like Portia in the beginning. She was too whiny somehow, young, not self-confident at all. However, the closer we got to the book, she developed and became this strong, beautiful and self-confident woman/empress and I was positively surprised. I really did enjoy the dynamic between luv and T. The epilogue was very nice, especially the “wedding” scene, very fun.
Tempest, well all you can say is that he is one kind of sexy and hot dragon, no more words needed.
Really looking forward to the next story, and what’s in store for Portia & Tempest. For me a story about trust, friendship, love and can totally recommend it.

This was my second foray into the Angelbound Offspring books, Portia.
While I found it a little slower to start than the previous one I read, Maxon, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
These books are a great read, with a winning mix of fantasy, relationships & politics.

Portia is Maxon’s little sister, which makes her a 19 year old princess who is part Furor Dragon. She has lots of responsibilities. One of the main things is the Firmament Spell which will help hold the after-realms together. However, it’s hard for anyone to take her seriously with her markings that symbolize how she will eventually turn into a Void Demon. This marking gives Portia a very difficult time, particularly since she would love to meet a guy that doesn’t immediately turn tail and run away from her in fear. Fortunately, she does meet a very handsome man who happens to have a sexy British accent and, even better, he seems to accept her the way she is. I am just as shocked as Portia is when I learn her “Mystery Man ” is Tempest. Another thing I loved about this book is that the heroine, Portia, is not immediately a badass. She started very humble, questioning herself constantly and really letting everyone walk all over her, even family. But by the end, with Tempest’s help, she becomes a total badass. And, its awesome. Another amazing love story. A love that doesn’t seem like it’s going to work out but winds up being absolutely perfect. And, of course, jammed packed with action and adventure. There is even a real Quest, which I love! I would like to try just one tiny sip of Angel Flower wine and perhaps play some capture-the-flag dragon style.

This author's books always grab me and suck me in quickly. I enjoy the world building she has done. I like the relationships she has between the characters in the family, very relatable. I always finish these books way too fast. On to the next one!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.