Finding the Wolf

Mell Eight brings the heat with the start of her new series “The Dragon's Hoard”. Finding the Wolf also has the main fantasy breeds in the same world: dragons, wolves, humans, and of course the magi.

Eight drops us into a 19th century looking world where the ladies sell their wares and pick-pockets run through the streets looking for marks. Servants still have to walk through side streets so they are not seen by the elite. Eight's descriptions of the buildings made me feel much like Nyle did while he was walking: ick! (laugh)

There are three “territories”: town, where the humans live; the dragon's area; and the The Wilds where all other species live. No one really cares for a species that isn't like them. Lord Dragon Nyle is sent to town to find the Third Prince of the Human Court who is missing.

Luckily Leon is easy to find and Nyle is lobbed into another mystery. Who is telling the truth and who is lying becomes of the utmost importance.

Then there is the minor issue of Leon himself. There are secrets hidden within him and he is a very pretty gem of a man. You know how dragons love their pretties. Leon is no exception.

Eight's descriptive writings guarantee readers a good time during the romance between Nyle and Leon. I thought of fanning myself during these scenes - they are that hot!

The mystery is solid and simple as this is a novella. Eight moves the story quickly and with lots of movement. I will admit there was a twist at the end I did not see coming, but it completely makes sense for the next book in the series.

I think my favorite character is Nyle's Hatch Mother, Gail. She is funny, intrusive, and alludes to an interesting back story. Eight shows the extremes between being raised in a healthy environment versus an abandoned one.

Finding the Wolf is a fun fast romp. Nyle and Leon are a great match. Eight has created a world you want to visit again and again.

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