My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Miles never expected his fated mate to be a duck shifter who refused to take human form, but that’s exactly who Mateo brings home from the shelter. Determined and gentle, Miles sets out to earn Duckie’s trust, supported by his twin and their close‑knit clan. Duckie, wary after years of isolation and convinced shifting is too dangerous, slowly begins to feel safe in Mistvale — especially with Miles’ patience, Mateo’s warmth, and the town’s protective magic. As trust grows, so does the possibility of finally belonging. A soft, low‑angst paranormal romance about found family, quiet devotion, and two shifters learning to feel safe in each other’s care.
I loved this story which was an absolute gem of gentle magic, found family, and beautifully unconventional love. Miles and Duckie shared the kind of fated‑mate bond that feels soft, inevitable, and deeply comforting — a connection built on patience, safety, and the slow unfurling of trust. Their relationship is tender in a way that makes every small step forward feel meaningful. What truly sets the book apart, though, is the dynamic between all three men. Mateo, who is aroace, isn’t a romantic or sexual partner, yet his bond with Duckie is just as important and just as valid. The story treats their connection with such respect, showing how mateship can take different shapes and still be profoundly intimate. The three of them form a unit that feels warm, supportive, and wonderfully unique. A cosy, low‑angst paranormal romance that celebrates love in all its forms — romantic, platonic, fated, and chosen. This was an MM story with mature content.
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