Leamos

M'kay so this series is not at all a typical paranormal romance series. It has elements that are very much in-genre, many of which it treats with a tongue firmly in the cheek, and others that are likely to get in the way for someone looking for the kind of series that you can jump in and out of, skip books, or that really focuses deeply on each couple to the exclusion of almost everything else.

It is very fast-paced, has a strong series arc that drives most of the action, separate couple arcs for each book, and wraps up city-wide story arcs every 5 books. Each book is filled with twists and revelations and surprises for the characters - of the kind that even when there is a predictable moment, it is either utterly satifsying or quite surprising.

However... what I love most so far, is how the very first couple continues to evolve as individuals, as a couple, and in terms of their ever-expanding found-family. The series arc is very much centered on the mysteries in the circumstances surrounding their mating. In fact, I almost (almost) wish the author would change gears and not introduce a new couple every book. The new couple's romance bits are getting in the way of the bigger plot line at this point, and yet... that is core to the genre and why I read so much within it. Also, the author is quite skilled at introducing loveable characters who have a really good reason for being there that moves the plot forward.

Super fun to see these two already complex and well-developed characters take on the lead roles, and to see Nava and Ro through their eyes. The book itself is solid - lots of action, lots of flirting, great dialogue, side characters new and old... just great. It can be a standalone. I think it probably works better after reading the demon hunter series, especially the short story about their first separate adventure.

All my fave elements of a good UF series. Snark, danger, action, paranormal stuff, solidly rooted in a real city, banter, excellent and well rounded conflicted side characters becoming a team and best of all: growth!

Very fun. The way the past and present are intertwined buildt on my curiosity as to how in the whole of the Galactic Commonwealth there is only one human among many other species. That Wil is so unabashedly human and constantly makes references to Star Wars, Firefly etc just makes it that much more amusing.

I'm now on the third book, and appreciate how each entry builds on the story without relying super heavily on the prior books. I'm actually reading the omnibus, but decided to rate and review each book separately.

Growth! New understandings! Character development galore! And so much more depth to the lore...