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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Foxy Tails is an enjoyable fantasy romance. I enjoyed the characters, and the writing was well done – when Húlí and Xiăo Ying are first getting to know each other, Húlí’s frustration is palpable and I felt it too! The story starts out with Xiăo Ying saving Húlí from being hunted by soldiers but it takes some time for the romance to really heat up. Xiăo Ying’s character is interesting in that he is so quiet and stoic, until his mischievousness makes an appearance. The other two characters, Ling Ling and Yè Yǐng, are also interesting and add to the story.

The story itself is intriguing and made me want to keep reading to find out what was going on. This is the first book by this author that I have read and it will not be the last.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart series. This book was quite a ride. This was a very intense story of love and heartbreak. This story draws you in right away. This is an M/M romance that is steamy and romantic but also tumultuous. Kyle and Lyle met as young boys and found refuge in each other. When Kyle needs him the most, Lyle pushes him away and their love is severely tested. This story made my heart swoon and break. Some issues may be triggering but it is definitely worth the read.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Naomi McDonald

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun read. I enjoyed the characters’ interactions with each other. The worldbuilding was good. I liked the build up to the relationship between Huli and Xiao Ying. Ling Ling’s character was superb.
The story starts right in the middle of the action and keeps you reading with suspense and bit of mystery as the characters discover who they truly are.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart series and I am excited for book 2. This is an M/M romance about Kyle and Lyle. The two met as young boys who were struggling with life – both coming from abusive homes. Kyle had come to Lyle’s rescue one day and the two have been inseparable since. They called each other brothers and Kyle even took Lyle’s family’s name and became his protector. As they started to become teenagers feelings started to change, both loved each other as brothers but also as more. Kyle ends up getting kicked out, for reasons I won’t say, but promises to come back for Lyle because they both agree that they belong to each other, always, and will never leave each other’s side. However, being together is not something that can take place in their situational lives. Well, you know how it goes, life happens – one boy wants a life with the other, and the other can’t get out of their own demons. Throughout the book, you see the struggle the two have about loving each other but how they just are not good for each other. What happens though when you literally cannot live without each other? Can they find the courage to live the life they want and dream of? This book does end on a cliffhanger so I am urgently waiting for book 2.
I enjoyed this book a lot. I am excited for the second book but I am really curious about how things work out for these two. I want them to work out on one hand, but on the other, I want so much more for Kyle. At the beginning of the book, I thought I was going to end up hating Kyle and feeling bad for Lyle. Well, lets just say it is almost the opposite feeling. I am pissed at Lyle and want to smack him upside his head. Kyle, on the other hand, I completely adore and feel so much for his situation. He deserves so much for the turmoil he has endured his entire life. I am hopeful that he will get the life and future he deserves and desires. I also hope that Lyle gets his head out of his ass and realizes the life he could have and how happy he could be. There is a part of Lyle’s story that I don’t think we are getting yet so I am interested in finding out what that is. Everyone deserves to not have to lie about who they are – I hope he realizes that.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Amelia Stansell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great. A nine-tailed fox named Huli has lived through so much pain. He didn’t see himself as very important. Xiao is a healer and just had his world ripped out from him, when he comes home and finds his family murdered. He is always quiet unless he needs to be heard. He wants to revenge his family and doesn’t let anything or anyone get in his way of doing that, until he meets Huli. Once they finally tell each other how they feel, it is a great romance between the two.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Trisha Cargile

Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love story telling, affection, love, raw emotion, and endless entertainment then this is the book for you! This is a male/male romance story, and certainly ensnares you from the very beginning. The characters, the storyline, the realness – it all plays a part in the commanding need to complete the book in one sitting. You will read through betrayal, heartache, loneliness, and desperation; but even with all of that, the rawness, the realness, and the fact that the story can resonate with most readers is what continues to pull you thru the book. I cannot wait to read the next installment of this series!

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Diane Sennett

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This M/M contemporary romance is the first in a series by Autumn Sand. There are dark elements in this story that the writer prefaces the novel with a disclaimer.
This book is full of emotions; lust, love, anger and hatred. The characters try to cope with and without each other, and while they have a strong bond; life doesn’t always fall into place for them.
The book is short, fast-paced and a good read.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This book pulls you in and just crushes you but brings you up with the characters’ daily fight. I have to say this is one of my favorite m/m books I’ve ever read. It has a ton of feelings and they seep out. A great read! Find out what happened to Kyle and Lyle.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Gabrielle

Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Two young boys who had nothing but each other growing up. As they grow so do their feelings but one-night changes it all. Kyle and Lyle have no idea what to do about the emotions that they have been denying since they were young. Now that a tragedy brings them together again will they stop ignoring what they truly feel?

Their story is an interesting and painfilled story. Both men must learn to deal with their feelings and find a way to happiness. This is an emotional read and will pull on your heart at times. While I found the plot to be compelling, I found that I did not connect with the characters. I had a hard time liking Lyle, while I understand his actions, he is not very likeable in this book. As this is the first in the series, I hope that he becomes the man that we see glimpses of in this book.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fantasy, fairytale story inspired by Chinese mythology and traditions. I loved the evolution of the story and characters as we follow their journeys. As we read the story from the perspectives of Huli’s and Xiao Ying’s, it pulls you into the story and feels like you are falling into an epic fantasy full of legend. Nothing is what it seems, in this epic, action packed, fantasy full of loss and hope.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Shea Gilkerson 5/7/23

Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was SO GOOD. Hunger, anger, desperation, love, hate…there is a crazy range of emotion and attention to detail in a book that only took me an hour and a half to read!

Lyle and Kyle both grew up in a very slummy trailer park with very desperate lives. Kyle was the son of an addict who wasn’t afraid to utilize whatever he had to in order to get his next fix. Lyle was the son of a drunkard and abuser, but his wonderful mom gave all she could to protect him. Lyle was small, from malnutrition mostly. One day while the neighborhood kids were bullying him, Kyle stepped in and protected him and they became as close as brothers from that day forward. Lyle’s wonderful Mom, Karise, welcomed Kyle with open arms and gave him the first experience of real, genuine love and affection he had ever had.

Kyle and Lyle got out and never looked back, but never admitted to one another how much they lived and breathed for the other. When they became estranged, neither either expected to see the other or have to rehash their feelings again. Until a death in the family brings them back together, and back home, and the time comes to face each other.

I cannot do justice to this intense and fast burning story. Impatiently waiting for the next addition to the series.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand

Afflicted Love is the first book in Rhythm & Heart Series . This is a Dark Contemporary MM Romance that will pull you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. I will warn you there is a trigger warning and I recommend reading with caution as there are parts that are hard to read but if you push through it will be worth it. This author is one of my go to authors especially if I’m needing to loose myself for a couple hours in a book. Kyle and Lyle both have dark pasts but the also have some serious chemistry between them. These two had my emotions all over the place and had me on the edge of my seat at times holding my breath waiting to see how it was going to play out. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with her raw, yet real developed characters make for a epic story that will leave you hanging at the end. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to spill to much about this story. I’m patiently waiting for the next book in this series. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Vanessa Estrada

Vanessa Estrada rated a book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis

Foxy Tails

by Natalina Reis (Goodreads Author)
This was my first time reading a book by this author, and it was good! It was a little confusing at first, the world building. But I loved being immersed in a different world, a different culture. I loved the characters and the wild journey. There is some humor in the book, and it does fade to black. It is a shorter story but it doesn’t feel rushed.

Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Huli, a fox, is on the run after being hunted when he crosses the wrong person and runs into the house of a stranger…..and finds out that this stranger is a “Healer”. Huli is saved by the Healer not only once, but twice. Xiao Ying is alone in the world as he tries to find justice due to his family being murdered, and trying to find the answers he needs…but also Huli understands how Xiao feels as he is an orphan himself with no family left. What happens when Huli, Xiao along with Huli’s friend Ling Ling and the wonderful Ye Ying (rescue dog) go out on adventure to seek answers in their journey….

This was a fun, unique story that was enjoyable and full of adventure, danger and magic and Ye Ying had my heart <3. I also love that the author had a cast of characters at the beginning of the book to know whom the characters are and their Chinese name.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great title- plays on the “tales” versus “tails,” as Hull has 9 tales and this book is steeped in royalty and fairy tale- yes, it is a man-man romance, but at the same time, much more than that- a great story of adventure, hardship, sacrifice and finding the truth about one’s past.

Hull (the fox character) and a healer go on an adventure together to discover why they are the remaining survivors of each of their respected families. Along the way, we see a beautiful new relationship blossom and take hold. I am normally not a romance reader, so I really enjoyed the books balance between sex scenes and the adventure they go on. The third main humanoid character, female, was wonderful, as she provides logic and reasoning when both men are too caught up in love to realize. A solid 4 star read.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series Book #1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series by Autumn Sand. This is a heartachingly emotional MM contemporary romance with dark elements that could be considered triggers for some readers, so if you have triggers please read the TW before diving in.
This is a superb second chance romance with damaged MC’s, past trauma, chemistry, sizzle, heartbreak, drama, betrayal, and pain. It is a short story, with a great pace, so I was easily able to read it in one sitting.
This isn’t the first book that I have read from Ms. Sand, and I have loved every one, because she is a wonderful storyteller- but this is definitely one of the more memorable ones, for sure.
If you love captivating romance, wonderful characters, MM leading characters, engrossing stories, and plenty of emotion- then you will definitely want to snap up a copy of Afflicted and dive right in!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Autumn Sand!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! My emotions and thoughts were all over the place in this book. At times I was on Kyle’s side and then other times I was on Lyle’s side, I flipped back and forth so much, but finally ended up on this fact: Lyle is an ass. I can understand his hesitance, his cowardice, but he is of the age where it is time to man up and make the decisions in and for his life that HE thinks are best. Although sometimes Kyle and Lyle are toxic together, they are when it comes down to it, also perfect together. The ending had me DYING for book 2. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I really hope for a happy ending for the two, preferably together.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading and never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed her books for the first one. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that make her stories come to life. This book is no different. This is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. I can’t wait to see what is next in this series. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. The characters pull you into their world with ease and have me coming back for more. This is a dark M/M romance story that is steamy and a must read. There is great chemistry and growth throughout the story. Kyle and Lyle have an attraction that is more addicting than drugs. You don’t want to miss this book for sure. I highly recommend this must read story. I highly suggest checking out this author’s other books as well.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Afflicted Love
By: Autumn Sand

This book comes with a trigger warning and a warning for mature readers. Let me caution that this book packs a heavy punch and deals heavily with abuse and trauma. Please do not take the trigger warning lightly.
That being said, I must say that this book is fantastic. It deals with heavy topics yet I felt that this book was so detailed. It sucks you in from the very first word and it does not let you go until the very end. Each of the characters are so complex, so broken. Yet both of the main characters are complicated and well written. This is a story of lust and heartbreak but also about family. There is betrayal and incomprehensible pain. This is a book you just have to experience to feel the depth of it. I definitely recommend it, it will definitely make you feel all the feels but it is so worth it.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a surprisingly emotional book and not quite what I expected it was going to be when I started reading. I loved the connection between the two main characters. They both had such traumatic stories and yet you could feel their chemistry.
This author really knows how to write an amazing story and this is definitely one of her best. I always enjoy her work. This book, although short, is well written. I engaged with the story and I really wanted things to work out between Lyle and Kyle. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Angela Shirley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kyle was always a loner, hiding in the shadows when the other boys played until one night seeing the bullies push around the younger kid he felt a protection to save the boy. When he came out of his hiding place and stood up for that sweet little boy his whole world turn on its axis and nothing would be the same.

Lyle had a protector, someone who would not let anything bad happen to him, seeing that Kyle had no where to go he invited him back home where his family adopted him, but although Kyle left one abusive family he was plunged into another one but he had a purpose to protect Lyle and his mother.

Until that faithfully night when the world changed and Lyle and Kyle got plunged into world of Love and heartbreak.

For such a short book it certainly packs a punch. I have to say there are alot of triggers in this book regarding abuse and although harrowing to read this adds an add depth to the characters to show they have overcome or trying to overcome the past. The relationship between the main characters is a heartfelt journey of forbidden love, jealous and utter heartbreak which will have you just in bits about.

The story was well written and although complex at times draws you in from the first word to the end, I can’t wait to read the next book as you left us hanging there Ms Sand and am on the edge of my seat to see what happens.

Thank you for such a brilliant book.

Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Let’s start off with a trigger warning. This is a complicated book. You can read the synopsis for the reasons. The premise is okay. Trauma often brings about romance. Lyle is trying to move on with his life with his fiancé when a family tragedy changes everything. The drama that happens can change everything. The characters are well written. The turmoil is real. You can feel the angst and worry, all the emotion.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series. I have read a lot of books by Autumn and there is not one that I have not liked. This is an M/M romance story that is full of emotions. It is raw and steamy and sexy as hell.
I fell in love with these gorgeous characters. They both have tumultuous pasts and each are broken in their own way.
This book tells the story of betrayal, heartbreak and love. With passion and lust, desires and longing, betrayal and pain, and secrets that may just tear them apart it makes for a compelling read. It will captivate you from the start to finish.
The man he loves is can’t look at him without remembering the horrific events that cause him so much pain. But leaving is not an option.
To find out what happens read Afflicted today!

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand
Genre – MM, Romance
Page Count – 122
Cover Designer – Pixel Mischief

“All I wanted was to be near you, FOREVER,” Kyle

When I first saw him, I loved him. He became my everything, my true north. But both of us are broken. The trauma from our past is bigger than our love. He pushed me away when I needed him most. Our love was an affliction that I may never find the cure for.

“Every time I look at you, I remember what happened that night,” Lyle

I’m the reason why he almost died that night. If it wasn’t for…no, I’m too afraid to say it. The memory is too fresh. I’m not worthy of him. Perhaps I’m like my father, after all. Why do we hurt those we love the most? This affliction called love is painful and I’m the one who brings him the most pain, but I can’t stay away because he is my drug of choice.

Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series, a M/M romance by dark contemporary romance author, Autumn Sand. If you like raw emotions, steamy sex scenes and gorgeous men, then this is the series for you.

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Autumn Sand was born and raised in New York City. She’s always had an interest in writing from an early age, penning her first book when she was in the 4th grade. In 2015, she made the leap into the self-publishing world. With over 13 books published, she is excited to write many more. She enjoys hanging out with friends, reading a good book or listening to an audiobook and, of course, writing. She’s known for her sarcastic humor and caring nature. Her favorite drink of choice is a Jack Daniels and coke with a twist of lime.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Ashley Hasting

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You’ve got a nine tail fox who is always on the run. You’ve got a healer who found his family killed. They meet in an encounter. Together with other friends, they go out on a fantasy adventure of revenge, drama, and romance! This was a great read!

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is an original story that is an unexpected love story you’ll enjoy reading. A nine-tailed fox and a healer who both are living in rage and hatred find one another. Will their story be easy? Does love conquer all? Follow Huli and Xiao and see. Good story with open minds.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

A Fox. A Healer. A Broken Soul.

Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis is a paranormal MM romance with shifters, magic, danger, action, adventure, fate, revenge, banter, humour, folklore/mythology, and more.
This has all the ingredients that I normally love to find in a MM romance- so it should have been right up my alley. And I love Ms. Reis’s stories, so I am not sure why I didn’t completely love this story. I found it hard to connect with the characters and so that made it difficult to invest in them and their story. I felt like something was ‘missing’, for me. I also didn’t feel the chemistry/connection between the characters- and I so want to love their romance. Maybe it’s just me, and I am having an ‘off’ reading day here- so I am planning to come back to this in a few weeks and reread it to see if I still fell the same way, or not. So, stay tuned.
Don’t let me put you off reading this book though, as it is a good story…. And Ms. Reis does weave a well-written tale. Jump in and make up your own mind.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Natalina Reis!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis

Foxy Tails is a MM/Fantasy/ Romance that once you start reading its hard to put down. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with her creative characters make for one heck of a epic ride. These characters pull you into their world and makes it feel like you are apart of the story. I found myself going through different emotions with this one. Get ready to be taken on quite the adventure full of drama, danger, romance and magic. This is a story about a Fox, a Healer and a Warrior and their journey. I don’t want to give to much away. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. You won’t be disappointed. I look forward to seeing what this author brings us next.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars
Foxy Tails is an original MM fantasy romance tale with a cast of colourful characters. There are demons, foxes, healers, magic, murder and vengeance just to keep things interesting.
Huli has had a hard and pain filled life and is being hunted. He meets up with Xiao who is seeking vengeance against his family. Together with his best friend and one very funny dog a man’s best friend Ye Ying they set off on a quest to reveal truths.
It is filled with loss and hope, magic and danger, suspense and tension, humour and action within a world where nothing is what it seems.
I do feel a bit gipped in the romance department though I thought the romance was slowly building toward something explosive, but I was wrong. Foxy Tails actually feels like it is more aimed at a younger audience.
I am wondering if this is a standalone or the first book in a new series. It kind of felt unfinished.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have become increasingly familiar with and each and every book is different. This book is not at all what I expected from this author but I really enjoyed it. It was well written and has some honestly amazing characters. I was hooked as soon as I started reading this book and wanted to see how things would work out. I am still taken aback at how different this book is but I would definitely recommend it.

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