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Gloam
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July 17, 2022
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July 21, 2022
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Aja James
Dec 10, 2021 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorite-series
Ms Mayne cannot possibly write fast enough! But at least I got to gobble up book 4 in the series (in 1 day). Can't wait until the next one comes out!

Gloam is one of my fave characters in the series. He is powerful enough in body to be a terrifying monster. But his kind loves only the amassing of knowledge. He's a warrior librarian! I love those intellectuals. And Adam might be my fave human hero. He just doesn't give up. He saw someone worth saving (even tho it started with fixation on Gloam's m
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Marion
Amazing Series!

This series- which started with an amazing book (Wyn’s story)- keeps getting better and better. Gloam was fantastic! So many emotions in this story.
Adam (Rig), who is sweet and selfless, tried so hard for his big beastie, and got put through a lot. Gloam is a gentle giant. Refined, educated, betrayed and tortured. They both fight hard for each other and their HEA.
This series is highly recommended. Must be read in order.
CN
Aug 27, 2024 rated it really liked it
This is the first book in the Monstrous series that resonated for me beyond an interest in the world-building.

It still has some of the things that bugged me in the first few books (particularly repetitive sex scenes subbing in for actual character growth, plot, and/or world-crafting, along with quite a bit of journeying across The Wastes), but something about Rig's relentless optimism and the unfolding of his relationship with Gloam on paper worked for me much more than the Gary Stu-esque Danny
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Melissa
Jan 15, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Deeena
Jan 30, 2022 rated it really liked it
Elizabeth
Mar 12, 2022 marked it as to-read
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Nov 24, 2022 marked it as to-read
Courtney
Nov 08, 2023 rated it really liked it
Ida
Aug 05, 2024 marked it as to-read
Amber♡☆
Mar 28, 2025 marked it as tbr-want2read