Portia

Second book in the Angelbound Offspring series. As the first one, Maxon, this doesn’t disappoint. Portia has a future set for herself as a void demon, and this doesn’t appeal to her yearning for a life with a family of her own. She meets Tempest and falls in love. They embark in a journey to save the Firmament and she has a chance to find herself and maybe avoid her destiny.
This is a great tale of self-discovery.

I have absolutely LOVED this series. Bauer created such a neat mythology with this series. Portia adds even more to the world and she is just so lovable while being a bit bumbling. Tempest is a strong and silent type. He doesn't have a ton to say but you know he has your back. The journey they take was impossible to put down...except when my tablet died and I wasn't near a charger. I'm sad to see this series end and I'm going to miss the great characters. I am, however, anxious to see what Ms. Bauer will come up with in the future. I wouldn't be heartbroken if she decided to visit the Angelbound world again, that is for sure. Regardless she has a dedicated, lifelong reader in me

So now that you know all the awesome reasons you should be reading this series I want to share with you my thoughts on the newest edition. I was beyond excited when this one became available on NetGalley. Like out of town download the kindle app on my phone and stayed up all night at my friends not sleeping but reading. Yep. That is how good.

Rating: 5 Stars

As if it wasn't clear I LOVED this book. Meeting Portia and seeing a different type of character was super interesting. She is kick-ass no doubt, but she is a different kind of kick-ass. She's not as battle ready as the rest of her family but she is fierce in a way of handling the adversity she has been plagued with from birth and not standing around waiting for things to happen to her but fighting to challenge them. And of course she's not completely unequipped in battle, she is the daughter of Myla and Lincoln after all. Oh and then there is Tempest. I liked him in Maxon sure, he was intriguing and such but now to have so much of him is even better! I can see what Christina was compelled by this dragon. He's a charming and mysterious bad ass with a soft side that makes you want to sin.

There is more magic in this story that previous ones and we also learn more about the world as a whole, how all the realms work and are connected. The story is a roller coaster that doesn't stop moving. There is constantly something happening, never a dull moment, probably why I couldn’t put the book down to sleep. You are instantly pulled into the world, into Portia's destiny, the salvation of all the realms. There is something in the story for everyone.

Portia and Tempest work together, both new to one another and figuring the other out but still working together on the quest. I liked how the story built. There is some insta-attraction, but come on both parties have part lust demon in them and are sexy that was bound to happen but the connection builds from just attraction which is something I loved discovering with them. Plus did I not mention he can turn into a full on dragon! How awesome is that? I would totally want him on my side. Even when there was some vague answers thrown about courtesy of our favorite angel of visions, seriously I think she likes talking in riddles, everything blended into the larger story. I also love how the characters I fell in love with from the first book are still active and present in the story and not just a foot note.

That's all I have to say on it. I highly suggest picking up Portia, the whole series really because they are all such great fun to read. I hope you all have enjoyed these fun events I know I have. Fangirl central being able to interview authors whose books I loved, hello. I only have one more thing for you today and that is the giveaway just below. Take a moment and enter you could get some awesome goodies!

Until next time…

The next novel in the Angelbound Offspring series, Portia was romantic and witty addition to the series. In the Angelbound universe, the dimensions are in danger again, but this not from one foe, but this time from simply falling apart at the seams. A expert on the special form of dangers and on the energy that hold everything together, Princess Portia steps up to save everybody. Alongside her comes a strange man... dragon? He seems to have a strong interested in Portia, and in this book their adventure unfolds.
I loved this novel. Portia herself struck me as an extremely diverse and kick-butt character. She is powerful, smart and has her moments of witty humor. I though her character development was stellar and very well done. I enjoyed reading her internal dialogue and watching her life enroll before my eyes. The plot was very well thought out, and the romantic tension was almost perfect. Action packed, this book keeps a readers attention and draws them into the story.
My experience with all books by this author have all been amazing. I love knowing that in every novel by Christina Bauer, you are always going to get five star romances and super entertaining characters. I cannot wait for the next novel she releases. I without a doubt recommend Portia and the entire Angelbound series, I have simply loved every novel that has been published. I give Portia FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS!!!

I loved it. I enjoyed watching and reading Portia's challenges and seeing her change for the better, seeing her inner demons poke through. At the start, she didn't seem much like Myla's daughter at all - extremely shy and bookish. But she had a destiny and that succceeded at letting her inner demons through, finding love and a partner who sees her as a complete equal, and a new family.
While I'm still kinda bummed that there were so many adventures of Myla's that we missed with the time jumps that started in book 3, these books have been great as well. I'm holding out hope for some revisits to Myla's teens and time before Maxon is born.

SO the Angelbound series continues and this book in by far one of the best I have read. I absolutely loved every page. the story was touching and addictive that I was a bit sad it was over. You can check out the full review on my blog