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Marks of the Mazza by Blake Blessing – Review by Jana Teppih

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Marks of the MazzaMarks of the Mazza by Blake Blessing
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marks of the Mazza: Reverse Harem’book is the first isntallment in Blake Blessing’s The Mazza Series and what a beginning it is! It is her debut book and she knocked it out of the park! I cannot wait for the next instalment as she left us hanging … well, that is the meaning with a series, right?
In this first book we are introduced to Isolde – the Mazza – someone who bears the marks of all four houses of this mysterious people and supposedly holds untold powers. Their appearance signals great change and they are supposed to a saviour … the thing is though that Isobel thinks she is completely boringly normal and she has no idea who those people are and what the different players in those different houses are …
What do you do when you end up in a wrong ‘Uber” with a bunch of sexy guys aka our Fae guys, each of them from one of the four houses and the beginning of Issy’s harem. Depending how the writer spins her story … there might be quite a few of them. In the first book we are introduced to Donato “Nato”, Sage, Egan, Jari and Rand …
It is funny how I started thinking of Laurell K Hamilton’s Meredith Gentry series and maybe that explains why I loved the Marks of the Mazza so much! Well done Ms Blessing! You are in good company!

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Marks of the Mazza (Book one in The Mazza Series) by Blake Blessing – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Marks of the MazzaMarks of the Mazza by Blake Blessing
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marks of the Mazza by Blake Blessing
4 Stars

I am pretty amazed that this is the author’s debut novel. The story was interesting, original and well written. There is a mixture of action, drama, some suspense and great sex. It is a reverse harem/poly amorous romance. The characters are likeable and easy to fall in love with. Each one has their own personality but they blend so well with one another. My favourite of Isolde’s lusty legion has to be Sage. He’s fighting fate the most but I have a feeling that he will love her the hardest. I believe we will see many more layers to his character as the series progresses. You weren’t sure if you could trust certain characters and I think that’s one of the things that kept the story interesting.

Isolde accidentally stumbles into a world she didn’t know existed. They believe she is some kind of messiah to save their world. Her life is in danger and she’s not sure what’s going on. Within twenty four hours she finds out magic is real, she’s not fully human, she needs to save the world and bind with four men. To say she is overwhelmed is a bit of an understatement. As sexy as these guys are, she grew up with the belief of being with one man at a time. She’s finding it difficult to wrap her head around the fact that the guys are fine sharing her. I’m glad she wasn’t the type that was too innocent. She has a good head on her shoulders, has values and doesn’t just wait to be saved. She has a strength of character that I liked.

The story flowed well. The author knew how to capture your attention and keep it throughout the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it. I’m excited because I think I found a new favourite author.

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Marks of the Mazza (Book #1 in The Mazza Series) by Blake Blessing – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Marks of the MazzaMarks of the Mazza by Blake Blessing
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is going to be one of those series that will get me in trouble. Firstly, I must say I was blown away that this is Blake Blessing’s debut novel. Girl has some writing skills! I am an avid fan of reading alternate lifestyle romances because usually they are intricate stories with layers that you just don’t find in a one on one relationship storyline. That said, this is also a difficult thing to write and can make or break an entire story or series. This was absolutely not the case here! This was flawless, emotional, and gripping. There was just the right amount of slow burn romance between the parties involved with the bonus additions of paranormal twists to keep you extra intrigued.

Isolde Bardot is not your average naiveté lead female. She can hold her own, and really she needs to because when she gets into the wrong Uber she will have to handle a whole new world and all its complexities. There is never a dull moment for her between her ‘Lusty Legion’, confusing and realistic magic, and different realms? I was so bummed when the book ended, not a killer cliffhanger, but enough I will be anxiously on the edge of my seat awaiting the next in the series now! Thanks for such an amazing adventure Blake Blessing!

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