This book is so clever and unique. While Just Ducky is not my first weird shifter read it is definitely one of the better ones. Ducky is relatable with her wit, anxiety and demeanor and this is what I love about her. The world building is good, character building was even better and I have to say it whole heartedly pulled me in to it’s weird little world.
I can’t wait to read about some other weird shifters that the author comes up with.
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 B2024-07-03 10:07:472024-08-20 13:09:45Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jenni Brown
While I have read several books by this author, this one definitely has the cutest cover! It grabbed my attention and made me pick it up right away. Don’t let the cuteness fool you though as it contains plenty of paranormal action and romance within the pages. C.A. King is one of my favorite authors because the way they craft a story is captivating. From the plot to the characters and world-building, everything is accounted for and marvelously woven together. Shifter stories are one of my favorites within the paranormal genre, so this was right up my alley. I read the entire thing in one day because I was unable to put it down! If you enjoy the YA Paranormal genre, this will be the perfect book for you to pick up. I can’t wait to see what is next in the series!
This book was another sweet, hilarious, original story from the author. As a fan of their writing, I was delighted by the cover of the book and knew it would be a delightful read and I was not wrong! This is a wonderful paranormal romance with hilarious twists and turns for our heroine Ducky. I absolutely loved all of the word play throughout the story and all of the witty and fun banter. As a fan of fairy tales, I loved that this story had some elements along with the paranormal; the author did a great job of bringing everything together in an original story. If you enjoy YA, paranormal romance, adventure, and humor, you will absolutely love this well written tale about the shifter who has always felt like a duck out of water while loving her crush from afar.
Just Ducky is the first book in the Weird Shifters series by C.A. King. I have read a few books from this author so I knew right away I had to read this one as well! I love her writing style. The character building and world building are on point. This was such an original take on the normal paranormal books I’ve read before. Danger, adventure, romance, and some unique shifters, this book has it all. I had a very hard time putting it down! Looking forward to reading the next book.
Just Ducky is the first book in the Weird Shifters series. After reading this book, I look forward to more in this series. The borders of the paranormals and humans are at risk of colliding and going to war, and the paranormals are out in force since the return of Lord Kobreon. In all of this, we meet Ducky. She is a duck shifter who is teased and mistreated. What happens when Lord Kobreon runs into this cute, fluffy ducky? I enjoyed the world-building and characters of this story. The book is the perfect length, allowing the story and characters to develop. I was intrigued by Ducky and how she doesn’t fit the normal shifter story. I enjoyed her tenacity despite her circumstances while still being vulnerable to her character. Also, Lord Kobreon was interesting, and I enjoyed that he was a contrast to Ducky. I always enjoy books by this author, and this was no exception. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and to reading more from this author.
Just Ducky is the first book in the Weird Shifter series by C. A. King. The cover art itself really got my attention, as well as the concept of it. Ducky is definitely unique, the first Shifter of her kind that I’ve ever seen! This author as a whole has become a must read for me, so I didn’t hesitate when I saw this book, and as always was enchanted! King’s originality and imagination is unmatched, and that includes this series starter. Full of wonderful characters, romance, adventure, and more awaits! Always recommend this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Finn Cunninghamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFinn Cunningham2024-06-08 07:54:382024-08-15 13:51:59Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Finn Cunningham
Just Ducky is another great read by C.A. King. The book is a paranormal romance book. The cover of the book is what drew me to want to read it. It was definitely a page turner for me. The world building and character building was great. The detailing was good. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read the next one.
This is the first book in the Weird Shifter series. I have always enjoyed this authors work and when I saw this I didn’t hesitate to read it. I love paranormal romances and this has that as well as danger, suspense, adventure and high stakes.
Ducky (just as her name suggest) is a duckling shifter. To everyone around her she’s an embarrassment and is constantly bullied and teased. After all what good is she as a shifter if she has no abilities? When she hears that Vampire Lord Kobreon has returned looking for his mate she can’t wait to see him. She knows she has no chance as his mate but she needs to just see him from afar. However fate has other ideas and when she is taken inside the castle in her duckling form she gets closer to him than she ever imagine possible.
Vampire Lord Kobreon has a lot of his plate. With a war on the brink of breaking out between the supernatural and humans he has his plate full trying to find a cure for the kings daughter. The last thing he needs is to worry about finding a mate. When a little duckling turns up in his life he finds a companion he never knew he wanted or needed. But how will he respond when he realises that Ducky is much more than a little duckling. Can Lord Kobreon find the cure to save the kings daughter and prevent a war from starting? Is there any way Ducky can help, or is she just a useless little duck? This is a captivating story and I loved every part of it.
Just Ducky is Book One in the Weird Shifters Series. It is a YA paranormal romance with action, adventure, danger, mystery, suspense, intrigue, shifters, and magic. The story centers around Ducky who has always felt like an outsider that never belonged. She longs to be with the shifter of her dreams, but he does not know who she is, so she watches from afar. Feeling as though she is unable to help in any way, Ducky watches helplessly from the sidelines until war is looming fate and it forces her to make a difficult decision. A brilliant and creative twist on shifters, romance, and fate with a fairytale feeling.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2024-06-07 15:53:552024-08-15 12:50:10Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is not the first book by this author I have picked up, and it definitely will not be the last. This is, however, the first book in the Weird Shifters series, so thankfully there will be more! For anyone who appreciates paranormal stories, there is a little bit of everything all rolled up in one story. Ducky is a character I found myself rooting for from the beginning. The story is interesting and well-written. This is also the first book I have read that involves shifters, so I was intrigued from the get-go. If you are looking for a cozy, fun, escape-from-reality kind of book, then I highly suggest picking up this book and getting lost in the world of Ducky.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2024-06-07 12:16:342024-08-15 13:58:06Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Chrissy Spulak
I’m such a fan of C.A. King and their lovely paranormal YA books. This particular book grabbed my attention with its adorable cover art. Who doesn’t adore a sweet little yellow floof!? I simply had to know how this shifter story would go, so I jumped right in and was not disappointed.
I really enjoyed Ducky’s character and sort of related to her with the anxiety struggle that initially she did not have a good sense of control over, leading to a number of embarrassing situations. Of course, bullying from others around her ensued.
One thing that I can say without hesitation is that the author clearly has a gift of keeping the reader enthralled with the different plot twists, characters and levels of paranormal figures. I could not put this book down. I found myself excited to see what was next and continuously telling myself that I needed to read just one more chapter before bed.
I found myself laughing out loud throughout the book because of the witty back and forth and even some of the character names that were quite clever. For instance, I almost fell over when I first read about the character calling himself, Drak Ula. Who would have guessed he was not a fan of garlic! Don’t worry, this isn’t something that will give any plot twists away.
I think fans of the paranormal, YA books, and great storytelling will really enjoy this book. It is quite interesting, a page turner and refreshing take on this genre. The fight between human and the supernatural, good vs what is perceived as evil, is always a good foundation for a fantastic story. This book did not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2024-06-06 23:48:152024-08-15 13:55:52Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Darla Yocom
Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King. This is a great Young adult fantasy read. Its the story of Ducky who has the horrible fate of turning into a furry duck when she is nervous. Ducky is the black sheep of the town, most people are shape Shifters in the form of wolves, vampires and even felines but no she shifts into a duck. She is made fun of all the time and it is really getting her down. When she hears Vampire Lord Kobreon is looking for a bride, Ducky knows he won’t pick her but wants to catch a glimpse of him. Hiding in the bushes she pricks herself and makes a noise causing a lady to come towards her and she nervously shifts into a duckling. Scooping her up and taking her in the castle the Lord takes a shine to her and wants her by him at all times only as a duckling. The humans and shifters are almost at War and Lord Kobreon is the only one who can fix it. Will Ducky be able to escape the Castle and will Lord Kobreon be able to save the shifters and humans. Read this young adult novel to find out!
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
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?
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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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