I Would Take Anything She Chose To Give Me- The Tiniest Fraction Or Her Entire World

I recently finished reading Bride by Ali Hazelwood. This was OwlCrate's February '24 Adult book.

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  Rating: 4/5 stars

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"A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance.

Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast—again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and she sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange—again...

Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It’s clear from the way he tracks Misery’s every movement that he doesn’t trust her. If only he knew how right he was….

Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she's ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what’s hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory…alone with the wolf."

That was surprisingly entertaining and actually good. I applaud Ali Hazelwood for taking a risk out of her comfort zone and writing this paranormal romance. She did not ruin werewolves and vampires for me after all

I liked the plot, characters, and romance. The paranormal romance and gothic vibes were really good, the whole environment was quite mesmerizing. Though, I would suggest that please don't go in expecting a world-building- it's just romance. It's also quite fast-paced and easy to binge. If you are in a reading slump, this is your cure. 

The characters are fun. Misery and Lowe are truly made for each other. I love how they balance each other out. While Misery is unlike misery, in fact quite joyful and a fun vamp to be around. Lowe, on the other hand, keeps to himself. I also noticed that Lowe although a werewolf, had a very Edward Cullen-like personality. Instead of a typical douche, you are met with someone who actually cares. Misery's sarcasm and sense of humor were fun. Ali Hazelwood thankfully for once did not go over the top with it. 

The side characters- Ana, Serena and Alex were standouts. Owen was kind of predictable. It also seems like there's something happening with Serena and Koen? Is there going to be another book? BECAUSE I NEED IT!!! 

The romance was pretty good. I devoured how Lowe and Misery were into each other. The slow burn was delicious. The spice not so much. I was not a fan of the term "knotting".

Overall, it's pretty fun and worth trying.

Check out Bride, and discover what happens when you're forced into a marriage of convenience with a different species.

Happy Reading :)