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Bonds Unbroken
by Cia

Reviewer: W_L
Status: Complete
Word Count: 34,110

If you’re looking for an action-packed story with a straightforward plot, engaging characters, and the promise of a larger world featuring “partial”-shifters, then you’re in for a treat from Cia, one of GA’s renowned authors. In this universe, shifters retain the characteristics of their animal forms in a humanoid body, a concept sure to delight fans of animal-human hybrids. Although this story was originally written between 2010 and 2011, it still reads beautifully, offering nuances not often found in this genre.

The main character, Velaku—a Falcon-shifter—is the presumptive heir of his people and some of the Carthera (the collective name for shifter species) following the murder of his father by humans and a potential traitor. His lover and soulmate, Natham, is a Lynx-shifter, essentially a cat. Natham’s backstory adds complexity to the plot, and when you learn what happened to him—along with the circumstances surrounding Velaku’s father’s murder—it’s hard not to feel a deep sense of despair. The novelette also hints at corruption and betrayal among both Carthera and human authorities, though these elements remain only briefly explored in this short, 11-chapter, 34,110-word adventure.

I highly recommend it as a light read for anyone who enjoys a simple but captivating tale. Cia later expands on several concepts introduced here in longer sequel novels, making this story feel like an appetizer that whets your appetite for the broader universe. It’s a world well worth exploring for fans of Cia and the genre.

Category: Anthology 2013 - Spring  Genres: Romance, Paranormal  Sub-genres: Paranormal Romance, Shifters  Tags: teen, were-creatures, urban, dark, modern  Rating: Mature