Spellbound (Crossbreed, #8)

by Dannika Dark

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Because of the story ARC, friendships, and relationships it is best to listen to the Crossbreed novels in the order of its release. Of course you can read them, but with Nicole Poole narrating why would you?

In Moonstruck, Gem cast a spell meant to save Nikko, but in doing so left him trapped in his own body. In Spellbound she tirelessly translates ancient texts to find a cure while Victor and the team decide if they need to say goodbye to their old friend.

This was interesting, and the story gave us tremendous insight into Gem and Nikko. In Breed years Gem is a newborn compared to someone like Niko who has walked the earth blind for over fifteen-hundred years. Dark shed light on both of their stories. There were some touching scenes that admittedly had me swiping away a tear or two.

We learn more about the book, Keystone’s history, and dealt with some deadly consequence. While not as intense as previous books, I found the story very insightful and key tidbits both surprised and delighted me.

Normally I am a creature of habit and resist change. The fact that Dark had me excited about getting a new POV speaks volumes on my love for these secondary characters. It was a smart move on her part and really gave me a new and fresh perspective of the team from a character who sees the world through rose-colored glasses despite her past. I liked that.

Dark still managed to weave in snark, delicious moments between Raven and Christen to satisfy me and plenty of interaction between the crew.

Now I am left waiting for the next audiobook in the Crossbreeds series.

Nicole Poole rocks the narration and is one of my favorite narrators for urban fantasy. Her voices for Raven and Christian Poe is particular just make me smile. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer