What do you get when you add free and dumb? FREEDOM My name is Makoto Heart and I’ve always wished for a chance at freedom. Every day, I prayed before the Starlight gods, asking for their divine assistance in accomplishing such a difficult task. Being an experiment for as long as I can remember, my hopes of obtaining freedom have diminished, drastically. The disappointment haunted me, as … drastically. The disappointment haunted me, as myself and my spirits struggled to survive. I had no hope left, believing my final plea fell upon deaf ears, yet again.
But what happens when my prayers are finally answered? I’m thrust into fulfilling a destiny, with the help of six star knights. Suddenly, I am no longer experiment 555, but the stolen princess of Heila.
Freedom, how you have teased my troubled soul. May the Starlight gods guide me and my knights, on this path towards the unknown.
~In Stars We Trust~
Dark Wish is an extraordinary new paranormal reverse harem series.
DARK WISH has been UPDATED- if purchased prior to November 5th, 2017, please go to KINDLE SETTINGS- Auto update for the newest, formatted version.
Recommended for 18+ audience, containing mature sexual content and strong language.
NOTE: DARK WISH is written in CANADIAN ENGLISH- meaning both American and British English is used.
more
One of the best books from Yumoyori.
This is book one in what I believe is her longest series so far.
The starlight gods series is probably the most thought out and impressive world building I’ve seen in a book. The main character is vulnerable but tough, and very relatable. The men in the story are to die for as well.
The split personality also makes for a very interesting read. Although it isn’t necessarily a split personality like in another one of this author’s series, but it’s more like she has multiple spirits living within her who all communicate. Super fascinating. Love it!
Ever have a book you look at thinking, I’m not going to like this, but you give it a shot anyway? Well I had that with this book. It was brought to my attention by Felicia who BR with me. She finished it before I did and loved it. I, even though Felicia and I have similar tastes and ratings, was still debating on this book. Finally I said enough to myself, cracked it open only to surprise myself.
“I deserved a pat on the back for my honourable attempt to battle such menacing demons called sleep. You may have won this battle, but I would end up victorious… tomorrow. ”
I am such a dumbass to ever doubt this book. First there is a glossary, a list of the realms and the Starlight Gods associated to them, then finally a ranking system for the Knightwood school. Following it is a brief history of how the realms, humans, and shifters were created. My inner fangirl literally screamed in all excitement.
“Operation, become a badass bitch. Complete. ”
Makoto doesn’t remember her life before six cycles (six years) old. All she knows is the Owner and his facility where she is experimented on with other shifters. At twenty-two cycles she is rescued by four men (Ryder, Marcus, Daniel, and Elias). Makoto is unlike other shifters. She has four spirits (Extremely rare) has an addiction to milk, and tends to say her thoughts out loud.
“Nope. I’m fine and dandy, thank you very much. I walked through the valley of the shadows of death. I fear no evil… from those unicorn beasts.
Make way for the queen of the unicorns. ”
She also has a tendency to make no sense when she is tired and worn out. But it causes for major entertainment.
“Why should I, they aren’t real? Pricking a finger on a spindle or being locked in a tower would have been a walk in the park compared to wasting away in some desolated facility; cut off from the outside world to be vigorously tortured every day, before you can have a meal, all to satisfy the person you’ve been forced to serve. I’d like to see one of those princess’ try to survive a day at the facility, with their puffy dressed and glass slippers.
Why not have a princess who can fight for herself and not rely on some weak prince who could barely last ten minutes in battle? ”
Mako fully believes in “if you can’t save yourself what good are you” philosophy.
“We all have out inner demons. It comes down to whether you succumb to them or fight to become victorious.”
Mako isn’t the only one with a bad past. All of the boys have a past that none of them want to talk about. When in their POVs we get tidbits of their pasts but not the full story.
Each guy wants to protect Mako with their lives while trying to understand that Mako is not helpless. Which they are finding out it’s more of a turn on then the girls who they go to school with who just want a rich husband to save them from life.
“I heard the timer bee, informing me the bacon was ready. I moved my attention back to the dual oven, opening it, revealing the intoxicating, orgasm inducing, smell of heaven crashing into my nose. ”
I, in my entire twenty-five years, could not come up with a better description of the smell of bacon. Thank you for this Wilson. Thank you so much.
The ending had me on edge. Did not see it coming. I will read the second book but not right away though I have it and book three on my kindle. I will probably get to them after the first of the year.
I can’t wait to see what the story holds for Mako and her guys.
Ever read one of those books that immediately throws you into emotional upheaval? Yah, this is one of those books.
The universe that was created is crazy intricate, but this particularly series focuses on one realm and it’s kingdoms in particular. But it’s fun to note that there are other series that focus on the other realms!
Anyway, the characters are complex and interesting with a wide variety of personalities. It seems that the guys in most/all RH style books follow a pattern: there’s always a jokester, a bad boy, a good guy, a protector, etc. But it’s hinted more than once that they all have a darker side that they’re dealing with which is intriguing and adds to setting this particular reverse harem apart from others.
Mako is amazing. I love a flawed MC who isn’t perfect or just immediately badass. Mako is definitely growing into that role more and more as her confidence grows with the help of her menfolk.
I will say this. I found it unrealistic that this group has spent so long looking for the missing princess and then when she exhibits a crazy intense negative reaction to one of the professors, it’s sort of sidelined. Like….did no one see that coming?
Side note: random/ significant editorial errors throughout the entire book. If the errors were corrected this would be a 10 Star book in my opinion. But that many errors, it was crazy distracting and annoying. Would be a 5++++ if it weren’t for the errors
Seriously though, a phenomenal story through and through! And it was a super long book which I loved!
Definately a MUST-READ!
Dark Wish has got a fascinating topic and a refreshing storyline. You’re thrown into a world full of light and dark and will surely have a book hangover, cause you just don’t want it to end! The characters are so realistic in their emotional depth and the building relationships are really interesting to follow. There are unexpected twists and turns and the whole book leaves you breathless, addicting as hell!
Welcome to the world of the Starlight Gods and the incredibly detailed universe they created. Incredible world building that had me amazed without even adding Makoto with her knights. We meet her as a prisoner under the control of her owner. After years of suffering a group of men who call themselves her Star Knights rescue her. This opens the way for massive secrets as well as plots only to end with a cliff hanger that leaves you wanting more. If you want to enter a whole new fantasy world with Gods, spirits, and magic then you have to check this out. I really enjoyed it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Mako is awesome! She has been tortured and experimented on for years, but is rescued by 4 great guys. She carries 4 spirits and is kind of crazy, but in a good way 🙂 I love Mako’s lack of a filter, and her inner core of strength. The guys are awesome and I can’t wait for book 2!
I absolutely love this book. The description and characters are amazing! I can’t wait to find out what else these characters can do!