The audio book was great! The book tho was bad. I loved blood of hercules but this was just not it for me. Even though it gave off the same vibes. The main character was annoying and called herself short too much for my liking. The alphas were very one dimensional. The narrators did great for voicing them but i still couldn’t connect to them.

<i> Thank you to Net Galley for the ALC! All opinions are my own. </i>

I'm obviously a sucker for duet narration, but when all three MMC get their own narrator, sign me right up! This was such a fun, addictive read that was almost impossible to put down. Jasmine Mas somehow manages to make her sexy why choose books so damn funny!

I am eagerly awaiting the next audiobook in this series :)

This book was good, but not my very favorite. The narrators are fabulous and do a really great job—it was the story itself that didn't fully hit for me. The story was technically well written, I just wasn't super interested to know what happens next.

Thank you so much to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for a chance to review an ALC copy of Psycho Shifters. All opinions are my own.

First, I want to say that this book was right up my alley. From start to finish, this book is a good time. If you enjoy shifters/paranormal, why choose, and enemies to lovers, you too will be vibing from cover to cover. The characters and the world-building are fantastic and do a great job of keeping your attention.

The cast of the audiobook is top-notch. The actors are engaging and do such a great job of breathing life into the characters. I will be lining up to listen to the second book in the series.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️. 5 Rounded Up

This book had me feral. In the best, most unhinged way possible.

I went into Psycho Shifters blind and came out absolutely obsessed. The audiobook? Phenomenal. Mollie Stark, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Teddy Hamilton, and Jeremy York brought every character to life with such personality that the chaos practically crackled through my headphones. Each voice was distinct, every scene vivid, making it a truly immersive experience.

Sadie is my kind of heroine: smart, sarcastic, and about two seconds from setting everything on fire. When she’s thrown into a vicious world of shifters ruled by three alpha-level problems named Jax, Ascher, and Cobra, she doesn’t back down; instead, she gets strategic. The tension is brutal, the banter is gold, and the slow burn? Exquisite torture.

This isn’t a fluffy, fated-mates fantasy. It’s gritty, hot, and emotionally messy in all the right ways. Sadie’s inner monologue had me cackling, the alpha drama had me clenching my jaw, and I was fully locked in from start to finish. Think Blood of Hercules vibes, but with its own deliciously dark flavor.

The world is packed with shifters, fae, secrets, and monsters, and the characters don’t pull punches. It’s the kind of story that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. I’m already counting down the days until book two.

What to Expect:
🖤 Dark Omegaverse Vibes
✨ Fantasy/PNR
🐺 Female Alpha FMC
🧚🏽‍♀️ Shifters, Fae, and Monsters
🔥 Slow-Burn
🐺 Reverse Harem
🖤 Bully Romance
✨ Banter and Dark Humor
🔥 Forced Proximity
🐺 Possessive Alphas
🧚🏽‍♀️ Betrayals, Secrets, and one hell of a twist

Thank you to Harlequin Audio, Jasmine Mas, the author, and the Netgalley team for the ALC opportunity!

Tropes:
Dark Omegaverse
Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Why Choose?/Polyamory
First Female Alpha FMC
Bully Romance
Dark humor & banter
Forced Proximity

Audiobook Narrators: Mollie Stark, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Teddy Hamilton, & Jeremy York

“Rationally, it didn't matter, and I was a bad bitch who didn't need a man. Irrationally. I was a woman who wanted to get railed and told I was pretty.”

Ooooh, this was a fun read. The story itself is intriguing and continually throws things at the reader that keeps them guessing. The world is interesting & mixes all the popular forms of fantasy creatures into one story (shifts, fae, beasts). The characters are each unique and don’t pull any punches. I loved each of their personalities and how they lent themselves to the banter & humor throughout the story. The tension building between the alphas is so good & I can’t wait for it to explode. The narrators were perfection. They each beautifully brought the characters to life & kept the reader enthralled in the story.

This audiobook was an experience. With four incredible narrators: Mollie Stark, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Teddy Hamilton, and Jeremy York. Each character had such a distinct voice, making the chaotic pack dynamics feel even more intense and addictive. Every moment of tension, humor, and heat was brought to life in a way that had me completely locked in from start to finish and still hanging on the edge of my seat for book 2.

3.5 stars and rounding up here because I had a great time listening to this audiobook. It’s honest about not trying to be a literary masterpiece - it just wants to be fun, and I appreciate that.

First off, a full cast?? A thousand times YES. A duet is my favorite form of narration, but I feel like I rarely get that from audiobooks. And then you give me Teddy Hamilton on top of that?! Saying “good girl”?? Bravo. Someone is out there making dreams come true.

The only critique I have as far as the audio goes is that the quality is just a tad off where re-recorded portions are inserted; there’s just some minor sound differences and it is a little distracting, but honestly not bad, just worth noting if anyone has a sensitivity to that.

As far as the story itself, it’s definitely an entertaining read. I would hope readers have a good sense of what they’re getting into, especially as far as spice content goes because it’s pretty explicit and there are scenes where the sexual nature is a little ridiculous - mostly because it comes out of nowhere or from mundane things (cranberry sauce, snake bite, etc). But as long as you’re not here to be serious, then this is such a good time. I ate it up! I couldn’t put it down once I started it and I immediately downloaded the full series from Kindle Unlimited when I finished so that I could continue. I’m looking forward to the next books in audio though!

Thank you to Harlequin Audio, Jasmine Mas, and NetGalley for this ALC!

🐺 Shifters & Fae
💘 Reverse harem
🔥 Slow burn
🌑 Dark fantasy
🖤 Possessive alphas

This book has been on my TBR since forever and it did not disappoint at all. I enjoyed the hell out of this book. Everything from the world building, to the plot and character development was done so well. The dynamic between Sadie and the Alphas was complex and always changing.

I truly enjoyed every minute of it. Except for the cliffhanger, that kinda fucking sucked (in a good way).

After living a life of servitude. Sadie finds herself escaping it when she becomes the first female Alpha shifters. But did she trade one prison for another?

No one believes she's worthy or capable of being an Alpha. And she's about to prove them wrong. Not even the god like, 6’5, tatted, and pierced Alphas Jax, Cobra and Asher will get in her way.

I loved this book the first time i read it. I listened to the original audio and fell even more in love with it. Having a full cast brought it to life even more than i though possible. Everyone did an amazing job with their parts. My only complaint for the whole book was the pronunciation of harbinger. Everything else was 5 starts for me.

4/ 5 ⭐️ Fun and engaging read! Will be continuing the series! Loved it in Audio! Job well done by narrators!

If you love Blood of Hercules like me I assure you, you will devoured this story like I did. I was here for the vibes. I love a good enemies to lovers and this book was just perfect.

⚡️⚡️Sadie had a rough life growing up but she always try to be strong and stand up for her self and her sister even though this will get her in trouble all the time. I enjoy a lot to see her grow into her powers she is such a baddie.

But my favorite part was seeing her make these three big guys go from hating her to fuss over her. The sexual tension between these four was over the roof 🥵 and the plot twist at the end caught me off guard I was not expecting it at all.

This was one of the best audition books I listened this year it is duet-style it has four different narrators. The best part of all do you know who is one of them Teddy Hamilton one of my favorite narrators. Do I have to say more?!

After loving Blood of Hercules, I was super eager to dive into the Cruel Shifterverse series. Jasmine immediately gives us a strong FMC in Sadie, this girl is taking no shits. Her inner monologue is absolutely hilarious and definitely adds to the fun of the storyline. Enter Jax, Ascher, and Cobra — our male alphas and overall bullies and thorns in Sadie’s side as she is brought in as the only female alpha in the Shifter realm. Jasmine sets this up as a slow burn but I constantly want to know more about these three. I love that she gave us early insight into Jax and Cobra’s relationship, but I can tell there are secrets underneath it all. This full cast audiobook was PHENOMENAL. All of the voice actors really brought the characters to life!!

3.5 stars rounded up

This story follows Sadie as she finds out she is the first female alpha shifter and she is sent to train with other alphas Jax, Cobra, and Asher. This is a reverse harem although there isn’t too much spice with *her* until near the end. There is *plenty* of tension however. I am sure the next books in the series will have more.

I listened to the audiobook for this and all the narrators were fantastic! They brought their characters to life and it was nice to have a distinct voice for each one. My favorite character so far is Cobra and I want to learn so much more about him.

I felt like the plot really didn’t pick up until near the end where things then started happening pretty quickly. I liked the little surprise/twist at the end and I want to keep reading to see what happens with that!

***Trigger warning for physical abuse of the FMC and one of the MMC’s.***

This is for you if you enjoy
✨ Omega-verse
✨ Shifters
✨ Reverse Harem
✨ Spice, but slow burn for the FMC
✨ Tension
✨ Betrayal
✨ Twist ending
✨ Secret identities
✨ Fae and monsters

Thank you so much to Harlequin Audio for this ALC. All opinions are my own.

A Disappointment in Dark Paranormal Fiction

Honestly, this book had me scratching my head more than I’d like to admit. Hyped on booktok I was sucked in again but this ended up as a bit of a letdown—how can a book be so overhyped yet lack redeeming qualities? The beginning teased with the possibility of an MMFM scenes, but spoiler alert: it never materialized. And honestly, that’s fine because what little smut there was felt cringe-worthy and poorly crafted, almost as if the author was obsessed with just boosting their spicy rating to cater to the smut-loving crowd.

Sure, there were a few humorous moments sprinkled throughout, but they just didn’t cut it to salvage the overall experience. I thrive on sarcastic banter, and the FMC seemed trapped in a cycle of unfortunate bathroom humor—constantly described as either vomiting or on the toilet. This added an uncomfortable vibe that was hard to shake off.

I mean, who wants to read lines like, “While I sat on the toilet, my intestines screamed in agony as I suffered ballistic diarrhea”? Not exactly the captivating prose I signed up for.

When the author includes a warning label stating, “This is a dark paranormal reverse harem bully romance. Not for the faint of heart – this story is about three psycho alpha shifters and the girl who stands her ground,” I expect something with a hint of darkness. Unfortunately, this story was about as far from “dark” as one can get.

Ultimately, I struggled with the overall story development. Plot holes were rampant, world-building was nonexistent, and explanations were nowhere to be found. There were vague mentions of magic and a mysterious war, but no context. Portals appeared, leading to who-knows-where, adding to the confusion rather than clarity.

The writing itself felt repetitive, not just in terms of reiteration but in the use of the same words and phrases, pulling me right out of the narrative. It's my first read by this author and her writing style may not be for me, not sure I'll be continuing the series.

Book Review:
I just finished this audiobook and it was good! I enjoyed the story of an alpha female shifter. Her story is tragic and doesn't get easier but I enjoyed seeing her grow into her shifter form. I am so mad about the ending and the betrayal that happened. I can only hope that book 2 has some answers as to why it happened. I also think there is more to our FMC that we have yet to discover.
2.5🌶

Wow! I love a story where the MC female is bad*ss!
I enjoy reverse harem stories where the stakes are high and everyone involved cares for everyone else. We got fun build-up and twists and turns (one I didn't see coming). I adore these characters and can't wait for book 2!

I thought this was a well written book. I liked the story line too. The audiobook was fantastic. I love full casts. I wasn't 100% on the story though. I think i need to immersive read it to fully get on board with the story. Im not sure if i will continue the series or just stop at this one. i am picky with my romantasy books though.
Thank you netgally for the ALC!

This book was absolute chaos and I was fully here for it. The audiobook took that energy and cranked it up, and I will never get tired of a full cast narration when it is done this well. The narrators captured the bite in the dialogue and the raw edge of the emotions, especially from the main character, who is as mouthy as she is vulnerable. It felt like listening to a movie. The performance brought the story to life in a way that made it hard to pause.

What really worked for me was the sheer boldness. The love interests are violent and volatile but magnetic in a way that keeps you locked in. Their chemistry is messy, obsessive, and absolutely unhinged. If you are not into morally gray or aggressively territorial characters, this one will test your patience. But if you like the feeling of being hunted and protected at the same time, you’re going to love it. This is not your typical romance arc, but it delivers tension, grit, and loyalty carved from chaos. In audio, it hits even harder.

Fair warning, this story is much more graphic and spicy than I expected. It is a wild ride packed with dark heat and dangerous attraction. If you go in prepared, you’ll have a hell of a time.

This book was ah-ma-zing!!! I read a lot of romantic fantasy, but this book is sliding to the top of my favorites list! I could not stop listening to this book! I cannot wait until the next book in the series comes out in audio. There were so many great things. The character growth was fantastic. The conflict had me dying to find out what was going to happen next. The world was unique. I have so many questions about this world. The writing was top-notch. This is my first book by Jasmine Mas. You can bet I’ll be devouring her backlist.
Sadie is was a tough as nails character. This book is definitely a slow burn but it will be with the wait. Lots of good action. The narration was duet style with a different narrator for each main character. I loved this. All of the narrators did a great job bringing these characters to life. I haven’t stopped thinking about this book since I finished it. This book is perfect for any romantasy lover!! I received this book from Harlequin audio and Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Jasmine Mas's Psycho Shifters follows Sadie, a girl who has not had a great start to life. Abused by the man who took her and her sister in as orphans, she tries to make the best of what she has in a harsh world. When she is tested and it turns out that she has powers that could rival some of the most powerful shifters in their world. Unfortunately her new and "improved" circumstances does not come with a change in her treatment. This is the dark fantasy version of a rom-com. I can imagine this is not everyone's niche, but I appreciated the humor as a way to break up the harshness of Sadie's situation and treatment. We started seeing the beginnings of the three MMCs' moving from bullying to "touch her and die." I believe this is going to grow into a fabulous harem. I am excited to see how the series grows. The narrators did an excellent job of bringing out the personalities of each character.