Spectra

Spectra was an excellent read that kept me up all night. I couldn't put this book down, and I felt as if the story progression was immaculate. From the very beginning, I disliked Alexander, and I felt as if he was the worst choice for her, and as the story progressed, that feeling solidified. You don't treat the person you love as secondary. And we do see both Mercury and Bay truly do love her. The whole polygamy thing was a little out of my comfort zone as I am a firm believer in one true ship and as much as I love Merc, I ship Bay. The ending made left me wanting so much more.

As a fantasy reader, I loved discovering this new world and the magnificent species in it.

I love Spectra as a character, despite everything, despite all her losses, the manipulation, she has managed to remain her own person, and that is impressive. I respect characters that can hold their own and Spectra totally makes that list. I'm excited to see what happens next, especially since the ending left me high and dry. It is definitely something I would recommend to others.

Oh and PS. I was given the arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I'm so thankful to Inkitt for introducing me to this world and its excellent characters.

Now, I will discuss things in full spoilery fashion so beware!

First, let's start with the fact it was not how I expected it to be. I was absolutely drawn in from the get-go, and as I read the first chapter, I found myself sucked into this world. There were so many fantastic characters and so many unique creatures. I was curious about what Spectra was from the very beginning, and the story unfolded the facts slowly and turned into something fantastic, though I'm still confused as to what she is, she is definitely an Angelis but is she also a ghost? If so, how is she still alive and corporal? I want more clarification as to how she became incorporeal and corporeal at the same time. We met this amazing character, Bay, and got to see the world from his eyes, got to see the predators and the other species.

In the entire book, there was just one character I disliked, Alexander. It wasn't that he was basically pushing Spec aside so he could play the field, even she was in multiple relationships, which surprisingly didn't bother me. It bugged me that he gave her false hope, that he made her believe things he did not mean. It bugged me that he expected her to be loyal to him and only him when he was, in mild words, socializing with half the city! When Bay said "He pushed you away to keep you safe. He broke your heart to live a playboy's life." I couldn't agree more!

I absolutely adored Merc, and I really want him to be happy, but I don't want him to be with Spec. I don't believe in polygamy, but I know that if that happens in this book, I'd be okay with it, I'd adjust because the writing was just that good! I would love to see Spectra just be with Bay, and I want Merc to be happy with someone else. But, alas, that doesn't seem too likely considering that at the end of the book, Merc and Spec were to be married and that is after Spec and Bay had been married, sort of married.

Speaking of polygamy, I am kind of confused with the whole situation with the Lions and Calin. I like Calin, but it pissed me off that he had the right to be angry about his wife, Selena, taking another lover, Luke, when he had multiple wives. I've never understood why people think it's okay to hold women to a different standard than men. If he can be in multiple relationships, then so can she!

There was one thing that I really need to know is who was that female predator looked over Spec. I don't know why I feel as if it's her sister but I kind of hope so. Also, who was looking after her, who sent Miranda Jackson? I kind of hope it's either her sister or her father secretly looking after her.

All in all, this was such a great read, and it left me wanting more, craving more!

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