Broken Bonds

So freaking good!

I couldn't put this down. Oleander is so strong! I loved getting to know her and Sage and most of their guys. Though at times I couldn't stand Oleander's Bonds. There's a reason for their discord and I so felt all their drama. I still have mixed feelings about Nox and North but I'm super excited to see what happens next!

very surprised how much I enjoyed it

I really wasn't expecting to enjoy this book. I thought it was going to be cringy and cliche and very same-y. But it was none of those things. I genuinely enjoyed this book. It was a super quick read and it was interesting the entire time. It's a very solid 4/5.

This was such a good jump back into fantasy after hanging out with romance for the last few weeks! J. Bree does a great job at setting up the series, and I immediately bought book 2 when I finished. Broken Bonds follows Oleander (Oli) who is captured after being on the run and has a huge secret she will do anything to keep that way. We are also introduced to Oli's Bonds: North, Nox, Gryphon, Gabe, and Atlas. The world building felt just a tad slow in the beginning, but it definitely kept me engaged and intrigued. It's also been a while since I've started a fantasy series, so it might just be me. I know this series ends up being “why choose” but there is mostly just tension in this first book. The last 10% had me absolutely feral and hooked, and I am even more excited to start Savage Bonds soon! Broken Bonds is an adult fantasy, 18+ for language, themes, and sexual content