This book should come with a warning label, -Beware you will laugh out loud, roll your eyes, and never want to put it down. Within In a Badger Way, Stevie MacKilligan, child prodigy and honey badger/tiger hybrid, burrows her way into your heart. With severe panic attacks and bouts of depression, Stevie often jumps and overreacts to any sudden movement especially bears. Her sisters Charlie and Max have left a trail of bodies protecting their baby sister from all the people who want to use her brain for evil. Her best friend is another child prodigy and Stevie finds his bodyguard too sexy for his own good. Shen, giant panda and bodyguard extraordinaire, thought his life with the jackels he was insane, he quickly finds himself in over his head when Stevie declares him her boyfriend. With a giant tiger striped honey badger that constantly burrows, a family that rather kill you than look at you, and an evil scientist that wants to destroy hybrid shifters, Shen's days quickly become so much more than hanging upside down from a tree eating bamboo. Totally crazy and hilarious, Shen and Stevie will keep you entertained as giant pandas and honey badgers become the all time greatest shifters in paranormal fiction. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I love this author and was excited to read her latest book. What a disappointment! It was so confusing! Multiple points of views and time lines. Everyone fighting and arguing, I couldn't tell who was good or bad. Just a mess of a story. Did not enjoy it.

Shelly Laurenston’s shifter books are always hilarious, violent and hot, and this is no exception. I didn’t expect to enjoy Stevie as a heroine, and a certain amount of magical medication does help her along, but she and Shen are a delight. Even more so, the exploration of mental health, confidence, and creative accomplishment was very thoughtful. The honey badger sisters are a lot of fun to ride along with. Tough enough to terrify ordinary shifters, ridiculous enough to make me laugh out loud, and each with her own competencies that keep things interesting. I’ll definitely be back for Max’s story, and any other adventures Laurenston is kind enough to gift us.

This family of honey badgers is absolutely my favorite read. Full of snarky dialog, sibling fights, action, great mystery, and shifters...lots of great shifters. Stevie, the youngest sister and genius savant in just about everything, finds her Zen and love in Shen the giant panda shifter bodyguard. We get to see lots of Stevie shift into her giant self, and over the top family hate dynamics, and it makes this a 5 star bomb of a novel. Great story, baby cliffhanger. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting my request for an ARC of this book. The review below is entirely my own opinion.

After book 1 Hot and Badgered, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the next one in the series because that's how much I loved that story. And guess what? I love this one just as much!

I knew from meeting Stevie in the first book that I was in for a really interesting and entertaining book. And it didn't disappoint! (I was half-afraid of that, you know.... bec sometimes when the 1st book in an interconnected series blows your mind, the one right after may not be as good as you expected. But this 2nd book in this new series by Shelly Laurenston was freaking good! So I'm totally relieved in the best way possible.)

I didn't want to put it down. I couldn't put it down. I was also grinning like a fool the whole time I was reading, snort-laughing-out-loud at times. So damn fun!

While in other books I don't like how there are too many secondary characters who have voices bec their presence distracts or takes away from telling the romance between the MC's; I feel, ever since book 1, that the presence of the supporting cast makes the story of these MC's stronger and more engaging. The way that the secondary characters are woven into the story feel integral to the world building but not in an annoying or distracting way. I love seeing the depth and strength of the bond between the sisters. I loved getting to know Max, Kyle, Charlie, Berg, Cooper, Dutch, and the others more.

And Shen?? Gah. I already thought he was adorable in book 1. But he totally stole my heart in this book. I loved him! I mean... What's not to love about a giant panda shifter hottie who is kind and smart and able to handle Stevie and her sisters??? I tell you. Swoony and oh-so-hot!

If you liked Hot and Badgered, book 1 of the Honey Badger Chronicles, I would definitely recommend that you read this book.

I received a free copy of IN A BADGER WAY (The Honey Badger Chronicles) by Shelly Laurenston, through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Shen Li, panda shifter, is guarding the body of arrogant genius prodigy Kyle Jean-Louis Parker, jackal shifter. Since Kyle’s family has decided he’d “be more comfortable” lodging with the MacKilligan sisters, Shen Li spends a lot of time around Kyle’s only friend Stevie. Of the MacKilligan sisters, Stevie is indisputably brilliant, beautiful, and the “nice one.” She’s also prone to brawl with her sisters, freak out at the sight of bears, panic, and shift into a two-ton, tiger-striped, honey badger when panicked. Shen’s having trouble focusing on guarding Kyle because Shen just can’t get Stevie to stop cuddling his panda adorableness. Meanwhile, the entire MacKilligan clan is gathering for a family event, someone is killing hybrids (again), kidnapping is a frequent theme, and daddy’s back in town.

Another awesome novel! I still enjoy Shelly Laurenston’s shifter books. I like the silliness and adore the ridiculousness. If you love the other books, you’ll love this one, too! It looks like once the honey badgers are matched up, the older Jean-Louis Parkers may be next.

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Another amazing read by Shelly Laurenston, you will laugh and giggle your way through this one. I am loving the honey badgers they are just so wacky and homicidal that you can help but love them. One of my favorite things about the writing is that the more flawed the characters the more, we come to love them.

I received a ARC of the book in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I've been waiting to read this book since I read Charlie's book. However, I did not enjoy Stevie's and Shen's book nearly as much as I did Charlie's. I've been looking forward to Shen's book in particular (he's my fav character) for forever and I think I got my hopes up. My issue isn't with Stevie and Shen, who seem to be perfect for each other; Shen is a giant panda and is melo to pretty much anything which counters Stevie's tendency to have panic or anxiety attacks. My issue is that the point of view keeps switching over to Charlie and what feels like a million other characters. It's jarring each and everytime it happens. This has happened in previous books but never to this extent. I honestly felt that only 20-30 percent of the book actually involved Shen and Steve in the actual scenes. Which is annoying as this is their book. The info the reader learns from these POVs is required for the plotline but I wish it was done in a way that the main characters are still the main characters.

And just because I liked Charlie's book better in no means I didn't love this book. I did. So much. Which is why the book gets a 3.5/5 stars instead of a lower score. This is probably because of She . The writing of Shen is so well done throughout the series and in this book. He's my favorite. I love how he uses his bamboo chewing to drive away other shifters. It's so clever. I just want to squeeze him. He's so cute. And adorable. He makes me want a giant panda shifter boyfriend. Shen made the book worth it and I'm so happy he got Stevie in his live. He deserves a HEA.

I can't wait to see who Max gets in her book. I keep thinking Dutch despite all the evidence that says he is a like a brother to her. I still think there is something there.

****Minor spoiler***** my favorite part was when Stevie insisted Shen was her boyfriend whether he agreed or not. Oh and the ending made me laugh.

More entertaining as a convoluted mystery than a romance, In a Badger Way continues from where Hot and Badgered left off. Stevie and Shen don't so much fall in love as they pretend to be dating, wind up having sex regularly, and then admit feelings are involved.

Stevie is a genius, especially in science and music. She can also turn into a massive honey badger/tiger hybrid that everyone finds terrifying (and can do a lot of damage if she panics and burrows into walls). At the beginning of this book, her anxiety meds are no longer working and she has to find a new therapist and prescription. In the meantime, her family drama continues and she and her sisters have been called to attend a relative's funeral. Is their dad dumb enough to show up? Why am I even asking?

Shen is a bodyguard for Kyle Jean-Louis, a young teenage genius sculptor who we have previously met as well. Kyle remains an ass who does need a bodyguard because he does seem to bring out everyone's instinct to kill. Shen is the first panda shifter to be a main character and he's a delight. Laid back, happy to constantly munch on bamboo, good at his job, super chill to handle all the incessant drama that comes with Stevie and her family.

It's recommended that you read Hot and Badgered first for the back story. You'll also see a lot of characters from Laurenston's other books. Have I mentioned how much I love Irene? Delighted so see her have so much page time in this book. I have no idea who Max is going to wind up with and am very intrigued to see if it's someone who's already in the books or someone new.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington for an ARC of In a badger way for a review. I love Shelly's Shifter series which is so funny, hot and sexy, and after reading Hot and badgered I definitely was looking for more of the MacKilligan sisters! Little Stevie was definitely worth her own story and who else but bamboo munching Shen could help save her (sanity) and love her! Of course, the quirky, loveable Blayne, the Jean-Louis Parker siblings and the Wild dog pack definitely make an entrance (and an impact). When I am feeling low, I grab any of these books and I feel so much better after a re-read! Can't wait for sister Max's story!!!!

Another fabulous book by the amazing Shelly Laurenston. In a Badgers Way is the second book in the Honey Badger Chronicles, a well developed storyline and witty, engaging characters this is truly an amzing read and 1 I highly recommend

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
4.5 stars

I absolutely love this series. Each book has made me laugh constantly, sometimes to the point of tears. It is hilarious, yet there are also some awesome badass moments.

I am glad I went back and read the Pride series before this one because I totally understood who some of the characters were and was able to see even more of the jokes. So, while this is a separate series, it really... isn't? Especially when we consider that characters from Pride do have point of views once in a while.

What I'm starting to not like, is the romance aspect. I'm tired of one person deciding they are in a relationship with the other --out of nowhere-- and the other is forced into it until they end up loving each other. Like... so tired of it. Plus, there is pretty much no build up of the relationship. At no point did it feel like they were coming to like each other more and more. It felt like Shen tolerated her and Stevie rarely saw him. I expected more. I also thought their characters would be portrayed differently than they were, but oh well..

So, I am very much looking forward to Max's story, I just hope there is some romance mixed in with all the humor, ridiculous antics, and danger.

Honey Badger Chronicles, takes place in the same world that the Pride series, and from what the author has recently came out and said this series, is continuation of the Pride series, but with new blood and characters and new direction. Honestly when I read the first book last year I could see that for myself, this world is one if not my favourite world that's been created.

This has to be hands down, one of the funniest and craziest stories I have read in so long, probably since I read the last book in the series. Unfortunately I would not recommend reading In a Badger Way as a standalone. This book has so many cast members from the pride series, even some of my favourites like Blayne and Bo.

I have the prior understanding and highly enjoyable experience from reading all of Shelly's books for me to love and adore this book for what it is. I HIGHLY suggest you to jump into the Pride series.

I don't know how the author does, it but she nailed this book and it really does have everyone it it, I couldn't keep the excitement down when they brought in Miki who is from the story Go Fetch another series called the magnus pack.

As I jumped back into this world, I was a little overwhelmed because so much is happening, but with Stevie and Shen are the main focus, we also get Max and Charlie, Kyle and his family and more. Literally a plethora of amazing characters. The Wild Dog nights are back * Insert Confetti*

I loved how engaging, and the way Shelly can pull you into her shiftier world. The MacKilligan sisters Charlie, Max and Stevie are three bold, fearless, kick ass women you will ever read about. they get into some strange and entertaining situations, and have the oddest family.

Stevie is a hybrid shifter, and in the previous books, you know that some shifters are not welcoming on that fact. Stevie is a Honey Badger/ Tiger. And is humongous. What I adored was that the relationship between Stevie and Shen, just happened. Its really funny to watch it all unfold. Shen is a PANDA shifter, and he loves bamboo, Shen is the cutest, and hes damn sexy and strong the perfect mate for Stevie.

In this one, they are trying to track down the scientist who are experimenting on hybrids. But also we have the girls family of honey badgers here for a funeral. the plot and twist are fun and I am here for the next one.

I love that this shows us the bond that the sisters have,they all care for each other and worry for one another. I can not pick who max will be involved with in the next book.

I know that this book or the series might mot be for everyone but for the fans I think everyone will love it.

Action, Shifters, Fighting, Wild Dog Nights, Hybrids, Romance, Humour and more!

5 Fantastic Stars!

The latest book in the Badger series is simply amazing. Fans of the author will seclude themselves to read this book without any interruptions. They will not be disappointed. This portion of the series is dedicated to Stevie MacKilligan, the baby of the McKilligan sisters. She finds her wings and flies with the help of her maybe boyfriend Shen, her sisters, new friends and even her badger relatives. We get more characters introduced as well as some of the characters from the Pride series, Magnus Pack and the karaoke loving wild dogs. We get to see everyone at their finest and not so finest. You will love this book, in fact you will read it more than once and then pine for the next in the series which will be dedicated to the middle MacKilligan, Max. This book will appeal to all of your senses. It will make you laugh out loud, cry, sigh, angry and push you towards purchasing all of Ms. Laurenston's books.

If you have not read any of Ms. Laurenston's books you will want to read them all after reading In a Badger Way. I should warn you, you will be hooked immediately. I read this book in 10 hours and intend to read it again.and again.

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I have been wanting a book about Shen since he first came on scene. I was not disappointed. With each new book the shifters are even more crazy and fun. I love it. I can not wait for Max's book to see who she ends up with.

Laurenston didn't disappoint in this amazingly imaginative and outlandishly funny edition to the Honey Badger series. Oh, how her mind works! A twisty tale of shifters, with such amazing and distinct personalities, colliding on the pages to make a fantasy filled plot that will have you laughing out loud, routing for the underdog or maybe even a wild dog and falling away into the world of make believe.

But in the end, you had me at Honey Badger!

I received only an excerpt of IN A BADGER WAY back in Jan. 2019 and of course, as with all Shelly Laurenston books, I . WANT . MORE . Laurenston has the ability to write Laugh Out Loud humor combined with serious, strange and the completely outrageous...and I loved it all...

I received a full copy of IN A BADGER WAY from Kensington Books. This is my honest and voluntary review. IN A BADGER WAY is set for publication March 26, 2019.

My Excerpt Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Shelly Laurenson
Series: The Honey Badger Chronicles
Sequence in Series: Book 2
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Kensington
Publication Date: March 26, 2019
ISBN-10: 1496714377
ISBN-13: 978-1496714374
Genre: Humor | Fantasy

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In HOT AND BADGERED we were introduced to the MacKilligan sisters – same deadbeat, waste of space father (a honey badger shifter), but different mothers (all different shifter types). The trilogy is part of a larger universe (Laurenston’s Pride World), but honestly I’ve found that you can read these without having read those books. Granted some of it may not be as…amusing shall we say, and politics may go over your head, but largely you can read about the MacKilligan girls without prior knowledge since they didn’t factor into those books.

The trilogy has an overarching plot line or three, so while the main romance focus is on one sister per book (H&B was Charlie, BADGER WAY is Stevie) everyone makes continual appearances as they try to track down the assholes experimenting on hybrids, attacking the girls to get back at their deadbeat father, and attempting to kidnap one, two or all three of them at any given time.

Stevie was my favorite in H&B, with her panic clinging to Shen the panda shifter, but I was pleased to see that all three girls had forward motion in their character arcs. There’s a (very unhealthy, but functional) symbiotic relationship between them that gets some much needed looking at and dissection.

Meanwhile…ok look. I get it. Stevie basically bulldozes Shen into a relationship (well Stevie, Charlie, Max, Shen’s sisters, Kyle…), but that’s kind of the point. Shen overthought everything about what it would mean for them to be together while Stevie cut through that bullshit and was like “I like him, he understands me and I feel safe – what more do I need?” When even the most egotistical character in the whole book is certain they should just hook up (yes I’m looking at you Kyle) its probably a good idea.

What’s been great about these Badger books is that we’re seeing some of the other couples – like Blayne and Bo from BEAST BEHAVING BADLY – in a different light. When a couple is the star of their own romance, even in the interconnected world of the Pride Series & Honey Badger trilogy – you tend to sympathize with them and side with them. Poor Bo is kind of abused here by Stevie as she swiftly tears up his wife Blayne then crushes Bo’s spirits about hockey. In their book I would have seen Stevie as the bad guy, but here BLAYNE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER. Who goes around hugging random people???

What’s also wonderful is that because this is focused on Stevie (mainly) the book delves a little more into her self-care/mental well being that she tries so hard to control. Its when she goes off routine that Max starts to worry – not in the same way that Charlie does constantly, but in that “I know my sister, I know she knows how to take care of herself, and this is not what she does” way that is a) healthier all around and b) illustrates how well Max knows her sisters (despite her cavalier attitude at times).

A small spoiler – Stevie has to find a new therapist and the therapist immediately is like “and your sisters can go to my colleagues!” and I want to see more of what the therapist said to Charlie to make her realize some of her codependency anxiety issues and what the therapist made of Max.

I know these books aren’t for everyone – there’s a certain glorification of violence and killing that is a through line of all of Laurenston (and her alter-ego’s GA Aiken’s) books that don’t appeal to everyone. I find these to be so much fun, sexy and arguably some of the healthiest expressions of how couples should be in any romances I’ve read.

Shelly Laurenston has been a go to author since I started reading her Pride and Magnus Pack series; so when the Honey Badger Chronicles was merely a mention, I was excitedly anxious for this new series to begin. I haven’t been disappointed.

In a Badger Way continues where book one left off, and provides readers with an all-consuming, exciting and laugh out loud extravaganza. The world building is fabulous and the characters are engaging and charming too. But what I enjoy most about Ms Laurenston’s work, is her ability to draw the reader into her world and provide a experience that leaves you wanting more and more.

Basically, there aren’t many authors who can make you quake in your boots, fear for your life, want to scream at the top of your lungs, and nearly wet yourself laughing all in the same story. I hope others readers love this story as much as I did…..it’s simply wonderful!

HoneyBadger sisters are back! Stevie is recruited to find the scientist who is targeting hybrids while she is helping her fellow prodigy Kyle and his bodyguard Panda Shen. ARC from NetGalley.

This is the second book in the Honey Badger Chronicles and while it can be read as a stand alone, it is best read in order for the most enjoyment.

This novel follows Shen Li and Stevie Stasiuk-MacKilligan. Shen works for a security company and is guarding a friend of Stevie's that is living with her so he has practically been living with her for a few weeks (maybe longer, I'm not sure). He's a panda shifter so he's pretty laid back and doesn't let much bother him. Now Stevie is an interesting character and quite the opposite of Shen. She has quite a few problems that she takes medication for and if startled, she can be very dangerous. But she knows these things about herself so she takes great pains to keep her stress down and to avoid situation that may make her snap and start to destroy things.

Throughout this book there is a lot of action, shifter fights, karaoke, hybrids and evil doctors trying to take hybrids out. (The last disappointed me a little since so much of Laurenston's last series was about hybrids. I don't mind the storyline, I just thought that she closed that arc and here it seemed like maybe she was going to start it up again. I'm not sure so we'll see in later books.)

There is a continuing story arc that has to do with Stevie's dad and her extended family. It's pretty entertaining to watch her family get together and how they interact. Disfunctional is a great word to discribe it but as with pretty much all Laurenston's books, that works for them. I love the humor and twists and turns the story takes. The characters are unique and you never have to wonder who's who because everyone is so different they all stand on their own.

I also loved how there were so many characters from previous series in this book. Even going back to her first series, Mangus Pack, I was happily surprised by the cameos and older characters that were brought into this new story arc.


I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. If we are following the sisters we just have one left so it will be fun to follow her. She is a bit of a loose cannon and likes to kill things so her book should be very entertaining. Overall I had a great time reading this and I can't wait to read more!