Review: Bright Side

Bright Side by Zenina Masters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unicorns are magical and one of the most sought after mythical creatures. So why is it that Ystella is doing her own "Hell Boy" impression by grinding off her horn. It is puzzling until the reader meets Ystella's family. This matriarchal clan follows the herd mentality and any outlier is treated and viewed with suspicion. Ystella passive aggressively fights the status quo with the support of her father. Her father understands since he isn't a horse like her mother.

Ystella's unexpected exile gives her the chance to run free. Free into the Crossroads and explore herself. Before she can get there, there is a bit of a scare when Ystella's wild magic draws the attention of a mage hunter. The merry chase leads Ystella straight to the place she's been seeking.

Once again, Ms. Master pens a lively tale with two lovers discovering each other's magic. The story moves at a fast gallop with Ystella and Magnus on a collision course. Their mating dance is sweet and predictable. What is a bit different in this story is how Ystella perceives how her family will respond to her shifter animal versus how they really respond. This just goes to show, believing what how another person will respond is merely a guess. It's nice to see that not every book in this series has dysfunctional families.

For those who have read this series, this is a lovely addition. For those who just picked this series up with this book, it can be read as a standalone. All of these stories are delicious bedtime stories recommended for paranormal romance lovers.

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