I am at the point with this super talented author that just seeing the name C.A. King means I need to read the book. She always creates such intriguing characters and interesting storylines and let me tell you this book is no exception! I loved Ducky and I really think her story is a truly great start to what I just know will be a fantastic series. If you love the paranormal genre then you are going to love this fun read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2024-06-05 07:45:292024-08-15 12:00:50Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jules Herbert
This is the first book of the series. It was great! This story is in the future. People are going crazy over fish because all other meat is banned. When a couple guys are out fishing and discover a new fish, will it be their downfall? I can’t wait to read the next.
In an Eastern sleepy fish village is barely surviving as big business is over fishing the ocean and finding anything is rare. Two local fisherman stumble into a deep rift that had unidentified fish that seem to have an endless source, they will finally know wealth! An unending source of food! What they actually uncover or what they catch is a horror story they can’t awakens ftom.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2024-06-03 20:35:032024-08-15 11:56:36Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Melissa Saxton
What an interesting concept for a book series! This was a quick and easy read from author C. A. King. In a sort of dystopian future, Fishermen Rod and Ned find a new species of fish at the bottom of the ocean. Little do they know havoc it will wreck on their small fishing town and the world. I did feel like the character development was lacking, it’s definitely more plot driven. But overall it was a fun and quirky read.
I love the writing style and imagination of this author. The cover and title immediately pulled me in. When I learned it was a supernatural story, I was even more excited to read. I have read many MANY supernatural stories but this is like no other that I have read before. The characters are well written and interesting. A duck shifter? The first for me for sure. Ducky is someone that I feel many can relate to in a way. Obviously not in the supernatural element, but in the way that she has been bullied and mistreated her whole life. She is an outcast and a loner. She doesn’t fit in with the others. She is in love with the Lord but believes he would never be interested in her. The Lord is back to prevent war and rumor is he is looking for a bride. Ducky believes it could never be her but she wants to take a peek anyway. This was a fun read and I am looking forward to future books in the series.
Ducky is a shifter that lives in the kingdom of shifters under the rule of Lord Kobreon, a vampire by humans naming. Kobreon is set to keep peace between all the kingdoms as he does not want a war between kingdoms. However in his travels it is rumored that he is looking for a bride and that is why he is coming home. This is when Ducky decides she wants to try and get at least a peek at him even though she feels he would want nothing to do with her. Ducky is a duck shifter and according to everyone has no qualities of a good shifter. On her trip to the castle she gets anxious that she will be seen and accidentally shifts into her duck form and is saved and taken into the castle, where Kobreon and his mother begin to fall for this duckling shifter. However she is only known as a shifter to his mother, Kobreon does not yet know. Will Kobreon be able to prevent the war and will he be able to keep his beloved duckling?
I’ve read some of C.A. King’s other stories and they were good but this one was probably the best one I’ve read so far. It’s a very interesting take on some of the global issues we have actually been facing and a nice spin for a semi-fairy tale. I really enjoyed it. I believe it would be a good book for young teens to read. It has elements that remind me of the writing style the Goosebumps were written in. Can’t wait to read books 2 and 3!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rose McCaskeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRose McCaskey2024-06-02 12:05:342024-08-15 11:40:09Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Rose McCaskey
A unique take on shifters, which of course makes this an interesting read. Great worldbuilding. Characters you can connect with. It’s got a fairytale feel along with action, adventure and mystery. I’m not usually a reader of sweeter romances, but this one was worth the time.
I kept going back and forth on whether or not to read this book. Why did I consider it? I have enjoyed other books by this author. The name and cover intrigued me. I love sushi. Why did I almost pass it up? The synopsis. It honestly didn’t sound like something I would enjoy. I ended up choosing to read it in the end because it sounded weird. I figured at the very least, if I didn’t care for the story, I thought I would be entertained. I also knew that I liked the author’s style of writing. So did I actually like it? Well, I gave it 5 stars. This book was weird. It was unexpected. It was enjoyable. The story was well written and it was fast paced. The only complaint is that I didn’t really feel like we got to know the characters well enough. There was a bit of a lack of connection to the story because of that. At the end of the day, I would actually be interested in reading the next book in the series. It was an enjoyable read.
Just Ducky by C.A King is about a world where Supernatural beings and Humans co-exist. During an era of peace and separation between the two. The Vampire Lord (Vampire being used loosely) is on a mission to heal the human princess. If he doesn’t find a cure then war will start. He finds a companion in Ducky after his mother rescues her. Unbeknownst to him Ducky is a shifter.
I thought the story was cute. Basically a remake of the Ugly Ducking with a supernatural twist on it. I like that the shifters and Vampires are not traditional at all. I’m excited for the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2024-06-01 23:49:192024-08-15 12:28:56Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard
I wasn’t sure what to think about this book at first. Ducky seemed to be a low level shifter that wasn’t going to amount to much. However, as soon as I got further into the story the more I smiled and even giggled when Ducky came face to face (kind of lol) with The King! This story is pretty different from other shifters stories so it really clumsy attention. The author did a fantastic job creating the characters, not just Ducky but all of them. I really liked the King’s mother Trisha.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenn Bhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenn B2024-06-01 19:30:432024-08-15 12:25:38Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jennilee Brown
I wasn’t for sure what I was getting into when I picked up this book. It’s different than what I usually read, but was good. It was an easy read and had a hard time putting it down.
Ducky is an outcast. Her whole town is filled with shifters. Wolf shifters, feline shifters, not to mention the vampire family that rules over the town. Meanwhile Ducky is a duckling shifter. One that can’t control her shifts either. She is ridiculed and made fun of all the time.
When word gets out that the Vampire Lord Kobreon is possibly looking for his potential bride, all the women line up to meet him. Even Ducky wants to meet him. She knows that it is impossible that she will be the one chosen but wants to at least catch a glimpse of the mystery man. Hiding in a bush she ends up pricking herself and making a sound, when a woman starts towards the bush, Ducky panics and transforms. The woman scoops her up and brings her into the castle out of harm’s way. Kobreon sees the duckling and instantly takes a liking to her wanting to keep her as a companion. She has to stay in the castle longer than intended under the guise of being just a duckling.
The treaty between humans and shifters is on the brink of shattering due to the human princess being poisoned. The humans are blaming the shifters and demand a culprit and a cure or else war will be imminent. It’s up to Kobreon to find a cure to make sure his people are safe. Especially Ducky.
I thought this was a cute story. At first I wasn’t sure about it because the premise of a duckling and a vampire kind of sounded weird to me. Who would have feelings for a duckling?! Instead you get a platonic relationship between the two for the most part. Ducky feels like a failure and needs to learn how to properly control herself. She has no confidence. She works to find herself outside of being just a ducky. Kobreon has the weight of the world on his shoulders but no one to share the weight with. Just having Ducky around has helped give him hope. They both have their problems and at the end of the day they can cuddle up and relax.
So far, I have read quite a few of C.A. King’s books and loved them! This also falls in that category. The author has a way of writing about something unique and out there making it so you never have a dull moment reading their books!
This was an overall engaging and easy read. Even with reading the synopsis and reviews, I wasn’t quite expecting what I got with this story. The writing style was surprisingly simple, making the story flow and easy to turn the pages. It was fast paced and unique. The setting was intriguing to me and helped setup the story. We find Ned, Rod, and Sally —our main three characters—in an east coast town during a time where people mostly think only of themselves and where food supply, especially fish, is depleted. In a town where fishing is a primary occupation, many are struggling due to the scarcity of resources. Then Rod and Ned make a discovery that will change their lives—little did they know just how it will change their lives as well as the world around them, placing them in the middle of a nightmare.
While the story was engaging and unique, I personally felt the overall story and characters were lacking some depth. Aside from that, the uniqueness really drew me in and I found the main characters to be likable. Ultimately, this was a fast read that I’d recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2024-05-31 22:08:152024-07-10 10:50:25Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jess Engel
I know we’ve all heard “don’t judge a book by it’s cover” but let’s be honest, the cover is the first thing that draws you in; and I feel that this one is lacking and might have pushed some people away.
I wasn’t expecting the book to be what it was, honestly, which I enjoyed. I know the blurb says not zombies, but I was expecting something similar at least. I think it’s cool and different how the author twisted this “breakout.” I liked the characters, I think Sally could use some work, I hope she has had some character growth in book two. I found Ned to be hilarious, he’s just your average, friendly, hillbilly but I like that he’s one of the main characters and that he’s going to be helping to end this thing. There’s humor, non-trusting government, a mysterious breakout, and an ending that leaves you wanting to read book two. This is such an entertaining and quick read that I believe sci-fi, dystopian, and maybe a little fantasy (magical realism) readers will enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarian2024-05-31 11:05:182024-07-10 10:54:46Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Darian Vester
This novel has an unusual plot line. Evil sushi that causes unintended consequences. Creative storytelling captures the readers attention right from the beginning. I couldn’t put the book down. The story has me hooked from the first chapter and I had to know how it ended. This is a gripping paranormal suspense novel that’s an entertaining read.
I swear if you want to read some out of the box unique paranormal books C.A. king is the author to read. This is not the first book I have read by this author and I knew when I saw the cover I just had to pick it up. I just knew I’d be in for a crazy wonderful ride and I was right this book was filled with you know the usual vampires, wolves, etc., but also the not so usual never seen before shifters (at least in none of the books I’ve ever read). It also has action, adventure, danger, romance, forced proximity and fantasy. This is the second book of the Weird Shifters Series. The first being Happy Hump Day which I know have to go read 🥰 I can’t wait to read more of the authors work. If you haven’t Already read it, get it now. I mean have you ever read a book about a DUCK Shifter, probably not. 🥰 you won’t regret It.
This was an interesting twist to the normal shaft shifters that you read about. This one was about a girl; Ducky could shift to a duck. Ducky feels like an outside, she has no friends and didn’t grow up in the greatest of homes. War for so long with the humans and the paranormal, but is there any way that maybe they can solve this and stop it all? and can Ducky help in anyway, she becomes friends with the prince, but can she save him? This story captivating from the beginning, it was so much in such a short read, well that it felt like. I can’t wait for the next book, the way this one ended don’t skip this book, you’ll want to read them in order.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-05-29 12:34:132024-07-10 11:04:29Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jennifer Reimer
I picked up this book as C.A. King has become an auto read author for me after reading several of their other works. The cover was also eye-catching and as an individual allergic to the majority of Sushi a way to interact with it without dying. That said I did not die from reading Evil Sushi but did enjoy this book. There was a lack of character connection and depth. The premise of the story was different from other books I have read.
Two fishermen in a world running low on resources find the catch of a lifetime! If only they knew the truth to these fish from down below. What waits in the dark depths of the ocean? Pick up the book for a most unique reading experience and find out!
Eh its okay. I liked the thought of weird shifters. I struggled with the flow of the story and romance part. I felt for Ducky and her loneliness but I am not sure about the third form. That was different. I personally was unliking of that element of the story but see how it helped move the story another way. The ending was abrupt in the relationship area but came to a conclusion in the secondary story
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2024-05-27 19:12:442024-07-10 11:07:21Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Lisa Helmick
First the cover of this book caught my attention then the idea of a duck shifter had my curiosity peaked. The story behind this eye catching cover was absolutely amazing and a fresh take on an animal shifter book.
An odd shifter out as a duckling compared to all the larger animal shifters. Our main character is made to feel out of place and like she just doesn’t belong. Following along her journey to finding herself was and possibly snagging the Prince she has been crushing on?
Being a duck shifter in the middle of shifters of larger useful animals is like being a carrot in a donut shop. Ducky is an outsider. No friends and lots of enemies. She had been attacked and verbally abused all her life. When the Vampire King comes to meet with people of her town she finds herself brought into the place when she inadvertently changes to a duckling. Someone from the place saves her from being trampled and killed by the mass of people trying to see the King. The king is on a quest that will lead to war if he doesn’t complete it. Will war come for the humans and shifters? Read the book and find out. Excited to read book two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deb Robinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeb Robinson2024-05-25 07:59:592024-07-10 10:32:37Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Deb Robinson
I really liked this Paranormal/fantasy romance! It was a cute ya romance that kept me interested from page 1. The story is about the humans and paranormal being at war but they’re hoping to end the to suffering by making a new treaty work so the violence on both sides can stop. It the interesting storyline with funny/quirky characters. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
Just Ducky is the first book in the Weird Shifters series. I read a lot of books with characters who are shifters so it’s fun to come across something a bit different and I’m looking forward to reading more of this series! I’ve enjoyed other books by this author, particularly The Portal Prophecies series, so knew I could expect unconventional fantasy in a well developed world.
Ducky is a duckling shifter who is constantly looked down on other, seemingly more useful shifters. She’s presented with a world where she doesn’t seem to have a lot to offer and is constantly getting into embarrassing or dangerous situations. Ducky has a lot to learn about herself as she seeks to learn to control her powers and find her place in the world.
I particularly enjoyed getting to explore a variety of settings on Lord Kobreon’s travels. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this fantasy world in Happy Hump Day!
This book gets four stars from me. I’d recommend it to fans of shifter fantasy who are interested in characters who can shift into less conventional animals.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2024-05-22 20:19:172024-07-10 10:17:48Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
Just Ducky is the first book in the Weird Shifters series. I read a lot of books with characters who are shifters so it’s fun to come across something a bit different and I’m looking forward to reading more of this series! I’ve enjoyed other books by this author, particularly The Portal Prophecies series, so knew I could expect unconventional fantasy in a well developed world.
Ducky is a duckling shifter who is constantly looked down on other, seemingly more useful shifters. She’s presented with a world where she doesn’t seem to have a lot to offer and is constantly getting into embarrassing or dangerous situations. Ducky has a lot to learn about herself as she seeks to learn to control her powers and find her place in the world.
I particularly enjoyed getting to explore a variety of settings on Lord Kobreon’s travels. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this fantasy world in Happy Hump Day!
This book gets four stars from me. I’d recommend it to fans of shifter fantasy who are interested in characters who can shift into less conventional animals.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2024-05-22 20:16:442024-07-10 10:17:38Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
C.A. King has done it again. She has created an interesting, gripping and completely unique story that had me absolutely hooked right from the word go. I never fail to be impressed by her books and will buy them without reading the description as I know that whatever I get will be worth it. And proof of that can be found in this book. The story is captivating. From the minute I started reading I knew this was going to be one I could not put down. I loved the characters instantly. I wanted to know more about them and wanted to see how they would continue to interconnect. The story was interesting and really matched the characters it was about. This author really does know how to write incredible books and I cannot wait to read anything else she has to offer.
I picked this book to read because of the cover. It seemed to intrigue me and it seemed so different from anything I have read recently, so I figured why not. To say that I was not expecting anything that happened in this book to happen, is saying the least. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the theme of this book. I was thinking maybe post apocalyptic or something along those lines. It is not. It is actually written very currently. I did enjoy that part of the book. Let me rephrase that, I did enjoy this book. I only gave it 4 stars because I felt a lack of connection with the characters. The characters are developed but there is a miss-connect between the story and the reader. Other than that, this book had a current and new look into the paranormal. It made me want to keep turning the pages and continuing to see what was going to happen next. I was very pleasantly surprised by what was on the pages. It is a fresh concept into a genre that I was not expecting. I will continue to read the following books in this series because maybe the characters will reach out to me in the following books. I am just excited to see what comes next. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2024-05-21 10:56:562024-07-10 10:19:46Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Barbara Bohls
If the cover didn’t catch my eye the plot definitely did! Wonderfully unique and a breath of fresh air! I absolutely love C.A. King and everything she creates is a masterpiece in my eyes! Just Ducky is another amazing and unexpected creation that has everything you’re looking for wrapped up with a fair amount of humor! Such a fun read, I will definitely be looking out for the next books in her Weird Shifters series! I highly recommend this book and many others by C.A. King!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Ratchfordhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Ratchford2024-05-21 01:24:592024-07-10 09:59:56Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Susan Ratchford
This book is a human/fantasy story. The humans and the paranormal have been at war for as long as they can think back until a line is drawn and violence stops. With the treat hanging in the balance can a cure be found to prevent more violence in the future?
It’s a really cute paranormal YA. I enjoyed it. I would recommend this for teens and preteen readers as a nice sized chapter book that doesn’t have inappropriate situations. There are situations that are relatable such as bullying for being different.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rose McCaskeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRose McCaskey2024-05-20 12:05:472024-07-10 10:24:06Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Rose McCaskey
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