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Wildeward Academy #5
Wilde Moon
Time to take London by storm.
My name is Lady Victoria Grey.
In Gilded Age London with its gaslamp streets, Witchy High Society sets their own terms upon me: join them or perish alone. The wizards and vampires also want their cut of my magic. If I don’t join a faction, I could lose it all. Have I walked into a cage of my own making?
More allies’ lives are in my bloody hands, while five men of Wildeward hold my heart: Doyle, my vampire; Jekyll and Hyde, my werewolf and my hellwolf; Frankie, my fey monster; but it is Achoris, the blind oracle who has yet to complete our inner circle.
The heat of the Crone’s summer breeds vengeance. With Hunters and enemies at every turn, finding a safe harbor is essential, but a house isn’t a home unless my heart resides within. If I don’t claim all of my consorts soon and take the final step, my bloodright will slip through my fingers leaving that seducing enchantress to claim all that is mine.
A confrontation is fast approaching. Blood calls us to our origins. So why can’t I put Wildeward behind me? Everything will come full circle under a moon so dark the blood turns wild.
The conclusion of Victoria’s why choose story has some m/m content and is a non-bully romance. Recommended for mature readers.
My name is Lady Victoria Grey.
In Gilded Age London with its gaslamp streets, Witchy High Society sets their own terms upon me: join them or perish alone. The wizards and vampires also want their cut of my magic. If I don’t join a faction, I could lose it all. Have I walked into a cage of my own making?
More allies’ lives are in my bloody hands, while five men of Wildeward hold my heart: Doyle, my vampire; Jekyll and Hyde, my werewolf and my hellwolf; Frankie, my fey monster; but it is Achoris, the blind oracle who has yet to complete our inner circle.
The heat of the Crone’s summer breeds vengeance. With Hunters and enemies at every turn, finding a safe harbor is essential, but a house isn’t a home unless my heart resides within. If I don’t claim all of my consorts soon and take the final step, my bloodright will slip through my fingers leaving that seducing enchantress to claim all that is mine.
A confrontation is fast approaching. Blood calls us to our origins. So why can’t I put Wildeward behind me? Everything will come full circle under a moon so dark the blood turns wild.
The conclusion of Victoria’s why choose story has some m/m content and is a non-bully romance. Recommended for mature readers.
468 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2021
About the author
Gwyneira Blythe
13 books51 followersGwyneira Blythe is a romance novel junkie with a love of all things witchy, paranormal, and historical, plus the occasional dashes of sci-fi when the mood hits.
She loves stroopwafels with her hot beverages, believes there will never be a thing as too much garlic, lives for ASMR music while writing, and deep down holds tight to the belief that magic is real and in all of us.
When she's not writing, it's a mad world of toddler tantrums, dogs barking, and a cat dashing underfoot all while sneaking kisses from the bemused husband.
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She loves stroopwafels with her hot beverages, believes there will never be a thing as too much garlic, lives for ASMR music while writing, and deep down holds tight to the belief that magic is real and in all of us.
When she's not writing, it's a mad world of toddler tantrums, dogs barking, and a cat dashing underfoot all while sneaking kisses from the bemused husband.
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December 3, 2021
Fantastic end to a great series
This series has opened the door to a well built and interesting world. The characters are fleshed out really well, and from the very beginning, each of them has their very own distinct voice.I can not wait to see glimpses of Victoria and her coterie in the novels to come.
This series has opened the door to a well built and interesting world. The characters are fleshed out really well, and from the very beginning, each of them has their very own distinct voice.I can not wait to see glimpses of Victoria and her coterie in the novels to come.
November 25, 2021
This last installment of the Wildeward books picks up immediately after the action of the fourth book, immediately immersing us in London Society with a battle-weary Victoria. Enemies exist around every corner, challenging the ties Victoria has to her consorts and testing Victoria’s mettle…indeed her very sense of self.
Blythe has done a masterful job not only weaving together the love stories between Victoria and her coterie but also setting a spell upon the reader through her lush descriptions of Edwardian England and the magical “pockets” created in this supernatural world. Secrets abound, unfolding themselves as Victoria battles the prejudices of the London witches and wizards, ancient prophecies laid into the fabric of time, her parents’ past, even the nature of her bonds to her one “hold out”—Achoris.
One of the things I loved the most about this book was the way Blythe built such incredible individuality into her guys. Often, in the RH genre, the male love interests tend to blob together—and once they join the harem—they seem to lose their “voice” completely. Not so here. Not at all. Each member of the coterie is distinct, with individual struggles, insecurities, wants, and needs…and their relationships with Victoria each had their own character arc. And I loved, loved, loved how the foundations of these relationships weren’t forgotten in the last, final book. Blythe circled back to each character, reminding us how far they’ve come in their relationships with Victoria (and with themselves): Doyle, Hyde, Jekyll, Frankie, and finally, Achoris. Literary nuggets peppered the plot throughout, gratifying the reader when we caught them with that little something *special.*
The RH genre is rife with fantasy and paranormal stories, but the Wildeward Academy books are, in my opinion, a bar-setter among these books, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about them.
If you’re hesitating even a little, pick up this book—the whole damned series. It’s so worth it!
Blythe has done a masterful job not only weaving together the love stories between Victoria and her coterie but also setting a spell upon the reader through her lush descriptions of Edwardian England and the magical “pockets” created in this supernatural world. Secrets abound, unfolding themselves as Victoria battles the prejudices of the London witches and wizards, ancient prophecies laid into the fabric of time, her parents’ past, even the nature of her bonds to her one “hold out”—Achoris.
One of the things I loved the most about this book was the way Blythe built such incredible individuality into her guys. Often, in the RH genre, the male love interests tend to blob together—and once they join the harem—they seem to lose their “voice” completely. Not so here. Not at all. Each member of the coterie is distinct, with individual struggles, insecurities, wants, and needs…and their relationships with Victoria each had their own character arc. And I loved, loved, loved how the foundations of these relationships weren’t forgotten in the last, final book. Blythe circled back to each character, reminding us how far they’ve come in their relationships with Victoria (and with themselves): Doyle, Hyde, Jekyll, Frankie, and finally, Achoris. Literary nuggets peppered the plot throughout, gratifying the reader when we caught them with that little something *special.*
The RH genre is rife with fantasy and paranormal stories, but the Wildeward Academy books are, in my opinion, a bar-setter among these books, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about them.
If you’re hesitating even a little, pick up this book—the whole damned series. It’s so worth it!
November 24, 2021
Book 5 picks right up where we left off in book 4 at Grey House. Victoria and her coterie having just taken it back. But you will have to read it for more because spoilers. I will say this one does have m/m interaction.
This book was amazing. Ms. Blythe has done it again with her talented world building and wonderfully rich characters. This is definitely a story I didn't wish to end. I absolutely loved the characters in this series and will truly miss the adventures they bring. If you are looking for a original story with plenty of steam that doesn't take away from the plot you need to read this one for sure. Well done chef kisses and round of applause on the finish to this wonderful series!
This book was amazing. Ms. Blythe has done it again with her talented world building and wonderfully rich characters. This is definitely a story I didn't wish to end. I absolutely loved the characters in this series and will truly miss the adventures they bring. If you are looking for a original story with plenty of steam that doesn't take away from the plot you need to read this one for sure. Well done chef kisses and round of applause on the finish to this wonderful series!
July 9, 2023
WILDE MOON is the fifth and final book in the Wildeward Academy series (so far; I'm holding out hope for more) and we start where we finished -- with Victoria and her Coterie in London, plenty to prove and so many opportunities to do so, whether they want to or not.
My word! Hold onto your hats, folks, because you're in for a bumpy ride. And please take a deep breath as you're going to need it! This book doesn't stop! You know how in some books, you have moments of action, followed by moments of rest? Yeah, well, that doesn't happen here. It's all-go from the very beginning. And although I felt worn out afterwards, I wouldn't change a single moment.
Achoris is the 'main guy' in this book but, don't worry, you'll get plenty of the others too, plus some action with all of them. Phew! It's hot in here. There is no chance of confusing these guys either. They are so individual and make their voices heard amongst the tumult of Victoria's crazy life.
There are plenty of loose ends to tie up in this novel, and Ms Blythe does so admirably. And she kept me waiting until near the end but then... MY PLEAS HAVE BEEN HEARD!!!! The Lodge returns! I'm so happy with the way things turned out. The Coterie gets larger but the inner circle remains as is, although the bonds are tighter once Achoris accepts he may not know everything after all.
What a finale! I loved every word and really didn't want it to finish, but I'm glad it has, in the way it has, if that makes sense?! This was an outstanding series with quirks and individuality in a genre that can become almost boring.
This author is definitely on my go-to list, and I highly recommend this book and this series but, please, start from the beginning and lose yourself in a world of blood, sex, and magic.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Dec 6, 2021
My word! Hold onto your hats, folks, because you're in for a bumpy ride. And please take a deep breath as you're going to need it! This book doesn't stop! You know how in some books, you have moments of action, followed by moments of rest? Yeah, well, that doesn't happen here. It's all-go from the very beginning. And although I felt worn out afterwards, I wouldn't change a single moment.
Achoris is the 'main guy' in this book but, don't worry, you'll get plenty of the others too, plus some action with all of them. Phew! It's hot in here. There is no chance of confusing these guys either. They are so individual and make their voices heard amongst the tumult of Victoria's crazy life.
There are plenty of loose ends to tie up in this novel, and Ms Blythe does so admirably. And she kept me waiting until near the end but then... MY PLEAS HAVE BEEN HEARD!!!! The Lodge returns! I'm so happy with the way things turned out. The Coterie gets larger but the inner circle remains as is, although the bonds are tighter once Achoris accepts he may not know everything after all.
What a finale! I loved every word and really didn't want it to finish, but I'm glad it has, in the way it has, if that makes sense?! This was an outstanding series with quirks and individuality in a genre that can become almost boring.
This author is definitely on my go-to list, and I highly recommend this book and this series but, please, start from the beginning and lose yourself in a world of blood, sex, and magic.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Dec 6, 2021
September 19, 2024
This was a satisfying conclusion, but it certainly wasn't without it's issues. With this last book being almost entirely plot-focused, there's little to no real character development outside of some melodrama and the pacing drags at multiple points with everyone just waiting around for the next plot point. Granted, the plot is interesting enough, but it's frustrating for Victoria's supposedly goddess-given power show in force in some places and in others she turns into a damsel-in-distress for the sake of the plot. Overall, this felt a bit ham-fisted in its story-telling to the detriment of its characters. There's big hints for a follow up series, so I am interested to see how that goes.
January 9, 2022
wildeward 5
A goddess blessed thrilling end to this very good series. This book tied up everything and gave us vengeance notin the way we thought but in a way that was appropriate for this wonderful character. Her broth was indeed a thing to behold. Her men so tied that it was amazing how they held together.
A goddess blessed thrilling end to this very good series. This book tied up everything and gave us vengeance notin the way we thought but in a way that was appropriate for this wonderful character. Her broth was indeed a thing to behold. Her men so tied that it was amazing how they held together.
May 12, 2022
I'm a big fan of this series. The first book in the series was an initial DNF for me, and I am so glad I went back to read that first book, and all the other books afterwards. The books kept getting better and better.
This is my favorite series so far in 2022.
This is my favorite series so far in 2022.
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