Finn

At one time there were thousands of dragons roaming the earth and filling the skies. Now there were only about one-third of that left because the human race was tracking them down and killing them from fear and then to use the bodies for all manner of things. Even the Dragon Queen and their children had been brutally murdered leaving the King with no zeal for life and wanting to be with his true heart. The King's brother, Xavier, had also lost his wife but he was blessed to still have his six sons. That's why he received the spell from a witch to allow them to change into humans and be able to blend it. The men would still be able to turn back into their dragons when it was safe, but they stood a better chance of survival if they could shift back and forth. The only problem? In order for Coop to enact the spell and share all this power with his sons, it would cost him his life. But as every parent knows, there is no price too steep to protect their child. His final warning was to always be careful of the slayers because they would know who the boys were once they found their mate and fell in love since the magic they would share would become so powerful. "Xavier's Hatchlings" is each son's story and begins with "Finn" and his mate Rachel. Kathi S. Barton has given us a storyline with characters that are absolutely relatable. There are some I love and then some I loved to hate. There's plenty of action, adventure, intrigue, and danger. There's also fated mates, nosy families, magical gifts, and abilities. OH!! Did I mention there are Fairies, Witches, Warlocks, and spirits in the storyline as well? From other reviews, I realize this is a continuation of another series but this is my first book in the overall storyline and I'm thrilled with it. Congratulations, I'll be following this series closely and backtracking for previous ones. I was lucky enough to be given an ARC of this book and this is my honest and unbiased review.

Finn and Rachel were both experiencing bad days but an episode that Rachel was experiencing will draw Finn to her side. One these two meet their souls connect and a bond forms but it is not all paradise for these two because Rachel's world Is about to shift again when home truths are revealed. In the end family ties will be restored and some severed. This story draws you in and have you glued to the pages. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Dragons are absolutely my favorite type of shifters! Well written, with plenty of action, adventure, intrigue and danger .... all while Finn and Rachel fall in love. Fated mates, nosy families, a wide variety of magical gifts and abilities, I could not get enough of this world! Fairies and witches and warlocks and nature spirits and all types of shifters serve to make this a vibrant and fascinating universe. But what caught my attention the most was the philanthropy of the Manning Family. You'd surely expect dragons to be more avaricious. Finn and Rachel make a great first couple, introducing us to this family with all their wonderful eccentricities! Can't wait to read the next! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.