HOLY!  I was absolutely hooked from the start!  Mandy never ceases to amaze and entertain me!  This book has a little different vibe to it then what I have previously read of hers before, but I very much enjoyed it and want to read more!!!!  I loved all of the prophecy and legends aspect to it, how so many things were foretold, but for the most part dismisseduntil those things started happening of course!  I am really starting to enjoy the shorter story format, but more specifically finding, accepting and staying with your mate from the time you find each other.  I found that while not ALL of my questions were answered or explained fully, I still very much loved the way the histories were told, mentioning bits & pieces here and there, enough to explain that immediate moments happenings, but not ever really giving the entire story/picture.  But isn't that what a great storytellers job is all about  finding that perfect balance of information, backstory, teasers all while keeping the readers informed and interested, (OK hooked!) and Mandy seems to find that perfect mix each and every time!  As usual with a story that has Mandy M. Roth as the author, you know there is going to be so many great aspects to the story, and presumably the series, which of course I cannot wait to read!!  I loved the mystery of the different races, what their different abilities are or could be, how funny the reactions are to them,  All of the different planets, races, shifters, vampires, hags, mind control, mysterious markings like our tattoos but with a life all of their ownI think!  But put it all together and it becomes one fantastic concept that is so very fresh and unique!  You know how it is  gives you just enough to hook you, leave just enough out to keep you wondering, wanting more and reading to find out, mix in some great characters that you cant help but like, love or even hate, add in hot sex, mates and a baddie into the mix and you get THE. PERFECT. STORY.  Oh wait!  And it has to have by Mandy. M. Roth THEN it is PERFECT!  But at the end of it all, if left me with just one burning question  how come MY dream man hasn't appeared to me yet?!?!?!