Book Review: Twisted Mates

 

When you’re the only daughter in one of the most powerful shifter families in the pack, everyone has a single expectation of you: find your mate.

But Alexia Rush has always exceeded expectations. While she’s always wanted the kind of love that’s fated by the goddess, she’s also interested in living her own life. But after earning her degree and landing her dream job, she still hasn’t found the one. As much as she hates to admit it, she’s starting to think she never will.

As a last resort, she completes the sacred cleansing ceremony before stepping into a room of eligible shifters, hoping to feel that pull. She never expected that she’d be led to her best friend’s brother and now, future king of the pack, Kai.

Xander Slade planned to never return to his family home after the death of his mother. He has no desire to live under the same roof as the man who made his life miserable. But when his little brother rejects his newfound mate, he can’t find it in him to leave. And thank the goddess because there’s a dangerous stalker on the loose.

The difference in age between Xander and Alexia meant they were never close. Yet time and life-threatening circumstances have a way of closing the gap. And their growing attraction for each other has them crossing a forbidden line, leaving Alexia to wonder if the goddess really knows best or did fate get it all twisted.


My Review

Where Alexia's mate is concerned, Kai is fine, but he is nothing like Xander. I felt the chemistry that Xander and Alexia shared. Even with just a look, you could tell that they were into each other. 

As the story progressed and these two spent more time with each other, their love connection grew stronger on both a physical and emotional connection. There are some steamy scenes shared between Alexia and Xander. 

While this book is a romance, there is a bit of a mystery as well. I liked the mix of the two. I thought it was a nice balance and added to the storyline. I found this to be a fast read for me. Looking for your next fated mates romance, you will want to check out this book. 

"Our destiny may seem twisted to some, but the path we took was truly our own."


Tropes/Rep

Wolf shifter romance

Fated/rejected mates

Forbidden love

Forced proximity

Age gap

Best friend’s brother

Grumpy/sunshine

ADHD rep (FMC)

Curvy and confident FMC


Microtropes

“Yes, Daddy”

He comes in his pants

He’s a whimperer

He’s a dirty talker but so is she

One bed

Light blood play

Knotting

Tattooed MMC who rides a motorcycle

Future royalty

Touch her and die, literally

“Isn’t it hotter if we get caught?” 

Overprotective MMC

She’s a bit of a brat

A touch of breeding (they’re wolves, come on)

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