Brilliant start

Lucy (a keeper) has just lost her Father when Jack (a reaper) show up. He has a job to do an it's killing the chosen one Lucy.
This is a great listen. Lucy has big shoes to fill with her father's death, her brothers and sisters are close and rally round to keep her safe.
This is a great listen. I look forward to reading and listening to more in this series.

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Enjoyed

I enjoyed this first book in the series. There's lots of drama and I liked the idea of the keepers looking after the souls and protecting them from reapers. The narration is well performed.

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An Intriguing Read!

This is the first book in an intriguing NA series. I enjoyed it.

I downloaded this on to my Kindle, but due to time issues was not able to read it. So when the author offered me a complimentary code for an audiobook copy in return for an honest review, I gladly accepted.

This book is narrated by Kelsey Osborne. Unfortunately, I don't know what it was, but I found that her voice, although young and energetic, sometimes set my teeth on edge. I mean no disrespect. She read the story clearly, but there was just something about her reading style that rubbed me the wrong way. I cannot put my finger on the reason why. Other readers/listeners may not have the same reaction.

Lucy Mae Estmond is not your typical character. She is a Keeper, or protector of souls. I have no idea what age she is, but she acted like an angst-filled teen rather than a responsible adult at times. I struggled to like her due to the self-pity party she had going on. Granted, her father had just passed away and she felt emotional, but I felt like strangling her on occasions.

Jack Walker on the other hand is a fantastic character. He has his faults and is a total jerk, but he seemed more mature and with it than Lucy. He's a Reaper and the enemy of the Keepers due to the fact he eats souls to survive. He also happens to be the son of the Emperor and Empress of the Reapers, and has been sent on a mission to kill the chosen one.

I started to listen to this book and received a shock. It's not often a book starts out with an explicit sex scene. However, once I got over that little surprise, I began to understand why the author would do that. It shows the reader the supposed personality of the character. I'm just glad I was listening to it with my headphones on, or my Dad would have had a huge shock too and I would have been completely embarrassed! Anyway, back to the review. Once I got over that stumbling block, I really enjoyed meeting the Estmond clan. They are as complex and diverse as any family. They fight with each other, as siblings do, but if one of them is in danger they band together and are a formidable team when threatened. Jack's best friend Aiden is also intriguing. He's got a tough job, being Jack's friend, but he's ambitious and determined to rise in the ranks of the Reapers.

The story is a little predictable at times, especially near the beginning. It is told through the eyes of Jack, Lucy and Aiden. However, there are a few twists and turns that kept me hooked. The mystery of the prophecy regarding the "chosen one" made for an interesting twist. However, there is not much romance between the two main protagonists in the beginning. In fact, they don't interact until quite some time into the story. However, once they meet, things get interesting. There's a spectacular fight scene near the end of the book that got my heart racing, and now I am looking forward to reading Keeper of the Peace as soon as possible.

Jennifer Malone Wright has written an intriguing start to a series. I love her fast paced writing style and the flow of the story was wonderful. I have read only one other book by this author, but I would definitely read more of her books in the future.

Due to scenes of explicit sexual situations and the liberal use of bad language, I do not recommend this book to young readers under the age of 18. I do, however, recommend this book if you love new adult paranormal romances with spunky heroines and sexy heroes. - Lynn Worton

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This is first book

Omg this book was amazing. I couldn’t wait to start reading next book. Absolutely loved loved loved it x

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🔥Full of Twists & Romance❤

 "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

This story was phenomenally written, I love a well written fantasy story & it hit all the right spots.

A prophecy, forbidden attraction, Enemies turned lovers, crazy but lovable family, & a hopeful ending❤

p.s. the ending kept me wanting more, it's good I've read the series😏

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Enlivened my daily commute!

I listened to this audiobook during my daily commute, and I almost found myself looking forward to the drive!

The plot was maybe a little predictable, with no massive surprises, but I loved Jennifer Wright's sassy, mouthy (and often foulmouthed) heroine. I'd certainly listen to the next one in the series.

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When love and hate collide

What a great story! I absolutely loved Lucy, who, apparently has no filter. Her vibrancy jumps off the page and drags you along for the ride - willing or no!
Although Jack is supposed to be the bad guy, he is never presented as such and it doesn't take long to like him. Jack's tormented life will make you sympathetic to his extra-curricular activities.
His desire for Lucy is much more consuming in so far as she can continue with her life almost as always.
I felt sorry for Aiden and hope he gets a better deal in a future book.
With so many characters I had wished the narrator was able to differentiate more between them, but you het used to it.
Definitely a MUST!

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Good

I was given this free review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Story well written and great narration

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