Review: 5 stars = I freaking LOVED this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
Noooooooooo!!!!! It can’t be the end of the book already. I got sucked into Grace and Aidan’s story so fully that the end snuck right up on me and I was NOT ready for it to be over. Mine to Claim is the first novella in the new Damaged Hearts series and it was awesome.We quickly learn that both Grace and Aidan come from world’s in which their future has been determined by those around them (Grace) or by fate (Aidan). Although they don’t immediately reveal all the details of what they each are dealing with (neither to one another or the reader), it is apparent (to all) that they are in similar situations and can empathize with one another, which just seems to increase the intensity of their bond. Although Aiden tries to fight the pull and attempts to convince himself that he should leave Grace alone because he has no future to offer her, his beast (no spoiler on the type of shifter he is) refuses to heed him and continues to drive him toward Grace – which is fortunate for her as she keeps finding herself in bad situations that Aidan has to rescue her from. Despite the intensity of their reactions toward one another and the obvious chemistry, the author only gives us a couple of heavy make-out scenes. There is more of an emphasis on the emotional aspects of their developing relationship than the physical aspects and Ms. Arthur weaves her tale in such a way that you don’t feel short-changed.Mine to Claim might be just a novella, but it is one that is action-packed and it kept me engaged from beginning to end. When I checked to see if the sequel was out yet I was excited to learn that it is, but then disappointed to learn that it’s about Aidan’s brother as I wanted more of Aidan and Grace’s story. I can only hope that we get an update on them in the next book or perhaps in a fourth book as I would assume that book three will be about the third brother. Either way, I am looking forward to Ms. Arthur’s next book in the Damaged Hearts series and hope to check out her Shadow Shifters series as I would love to see what she does with a full-length novel.I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!