Reviews
REAL READERS, RAW REACTIONS
No hype, no fluff—just what stuck with readers long after the last page.
Okay, but Della and Rose’s sister bond? Chef’s kiss. I’ve never seen foster system trauma handled with this much heart. Their loyalty made me cry actual tears. And that slow-burn romance with Gage? Girl, I was sweating. Myka Quinn knows how to write real pain and real heat without making it feel cheap. 10/10 would get emotionally wrecked again.
Wasn’t expecting the small-town vibe to be this creepy-good. Payson feels like a character—all lavender fields and shadowy secrets. The magic system? Wild. Sentient books, dream prophecies… gave me chills. Also, that bar scene where Della throws a glass? ICONIC. Quinn knows how to mix tension with dark humor.
Listen, Gage’s ‘sweetheart’ jokes should’ve annoyed me, but by Chapter 10, I was FERAL for him. The chemistry is insane—like, ‘fanning yourself’ levels. But what got me? How Quinn balances steam with emotional depth. Their first kiss wasn’t just hot; it felt like two broken people finding home. Ugh, MY HEART.
Shifter lore fans, this is your next obsession. The wolf mythology feels fresh—no tired alpha tropes. Loved how Rose’s moon-eye visions tied into the town’s history. And that mausoleum scene? Haunted my dreams (in the best way). Quinn’s worldbuilding is subtle but addictive. Already preordering Book 2.
Rose Ricardo deserves a crown. Her anger isn’t just ‘feisty heroine’ fluff—it’s armor from years of survival. I related to her trust issues. And Ty? Soft king alert. Their slow-melt romance had me grinning. Quinn writes trauma like someone who gets it. Felt seen in ways I didn’t expect.
The narrator made the lavender fields and growly voices come ALIVE. Perfect for night drives. But what stuck? The little details—like Della’s wolf ring appearing from a dream. Quinn’s prose isn’t fancy; it’s raw and punchy. Felt like my friend was telling me a wild secret. Finished it in two days.
Della’s quiet strength vs. Rose’s fire—PERFECT balance. Loved how their powers mirrored their personalities (Della’s flames = her buried rage, hello!). And can we talk about the found family? Shawna’s diner scenes healed something in me. Not just romance; it’s about women choosing their own salvation. Myka Quinn? New auto-buy author.