Direbound

What an ending. Amazing twists and turns of the story made it so worth the time. The characters and the setting is on point. Eagerly waiting for the next part to know how the evil one is killed 😀

The story in this definitely has potential but the entire book as a whole has few major setbacks. First of all, it is not at all enemy or lovers, atleast not this part. Majorly because there is no enemy or hate actually show and it was evident that it was only imagination, that is all not shown properly, I read a review where it said that after 50 percent of the book it got pace and that was completely true that story was written in fact pace after that. To begin with, I really really hope that the numerous s*x scenes written in such explicit detail between Merlyn and Killian holds some relevance in the upcoming story and is not just to make the book spicy, because if that’s not the case then sorry to say it felt like reading a p**n, because 5-6 scenes to that level were not at all required for the story line and to be honest were extremely off putting. Moving on, what completely lacks is that, it is clearly evident from the beginning that Stark is going to be the main love interest, yet he has been sidelined, which is so disappointing and it feels like even if that is rectified in the second book, it may seem unconnected, but if the author is able to achieve that then hats off but she needs to work on that. Another disappointing part was the first part of the book before beginning of the trials as it felt like a stretch, although it was only 10 percent of the book yet it felt like that so much of the same was not needed, I mean it was evident that her sister is going to be taken, then why such stretch. Story is definitely predictable at times and when the ultimate climax comes, it flows so casually that it’s not even shocking, like the mate entry or the crown or the changing of the sister, it’s not surprising, but the fact remains that the story has potential but could have been more intricately written rather that involving multiple s** scenes. What further disappointed was that the inclination towards Stark after getting to know about the mate bond, it felt like something should have been natural, rather than only feeling her direwolf’s emotions, because then it means that if they get together in the future, it won’t be because of their own feelings, despite the fact that direwolf is not made the main focus of the book. This brings to the disappointment towards her bond and her respect and trust on the bond, I mean we get that she didn’t want that bond, but her trust and respect should have been shown to improve rather than what has been shown, because of this the direwolf cannot be taken as a serious main character of the book. I thought that the bond and the relevance of the bond has been made extremely casual rather than serious. It felt like something more should have been added to the story and not only the motive of the story towards getting her sister back. It felt like a forced motive because even if she was posted at front, it couldn’t have been expected that her sister would be there, so it all looked so forced just to get the story there to make her enter the bonding trials. Friendship have been shouldn’t quiet well but again the entire time the character of Meryn did not interest me because of her behaviour pattern which was not changing. Like, when she realised her fault of putting the iron bars but she again did that when she was with Killian. When her direwolf was angry with her for putting iron bars and that her pack needed her, I thought that something serious had happened, but didn’t know that it won’t be too relevant. Whether I will read the second book or not I am not sure, may be will read the excerpt and move on.

Wow, that was ..... jaw dropping 😍 His entire body is covered in tattoos that represent the number of people he deleted? Say no more! 😍🔥 "My protector" ❤ I don't know what was put in this but this book was so addicting! Also, I absolutely loved the idea of direwolves - bonding with them, gaining their magic through the bond. Everything in this was so good. I was thoroughly entertained. This does end in a cliffhanger but it's not so bad. I mean, to me as long as Meryn is with certain someone 😊 I am not that bothered about other things. Well, she also has her friends with her so that's better too.

It was sooo soooo soooo goood 😭😭😭😭😭 the plot twist and it has been written so so well.. can't wait for the next part to come out

This book is a real page turner. Completely unputdownable. If you love reading dark Romantasy, you should try this book once. You won't regret it.

OH. MY. GOD. I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!!! I finished it yesterday, and I still can’t stop thinking about it. It’s that freaking good! Every single thing about this book had me hooked—from the characters to the tension to the intricate plot twists. Let’s start with Meryn. She’s headstrong, beautiful, and fiercely determined to save her sister. I adored her resilience and the way she never backed down. Her mother? I knew something was off, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. There were so many subtle hints sprinkled throughout, and when everything clicked into place—mind blown. And then there’s Prince Killian… I won’t spoil anything, but trust me, you need to read this book to find out. But Stark??? Oh. My. God. He is so freaking hot. The tension between him and Meryn is insane—and they don’t even kiss! He’s brooding, intense, and the definition of an alpha, sworn to protect the royal family. He spends most of the book angry, but when his emotions finally break through… my heart. I felt everything. The story itself kept me on edge the whole time. The bonded trials, castle secrets, and direwolves (which are like wolves, but way bigger) added so much depth. I was so immersed that I felt like I was living in the book. And despite its length, I never wanted it to end—I loved every detailed moment. Meryn’s interactions with Anassa were both hilarious and heartwarming, and I loved how their friendship mirrored each other. The twins, the shifting pack dynamics, the slow unraveling of secrets—everything about this book just worked. This story has permanently claimed a place in my heart, and I am desperate for the next book. It’s easily one of my top-tier reads, and I highly, highly recommend it. Just go. Get it. Read it. You won’t regret it.

Couldn’t finish this book, it was so bad.