Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Mind Over Matter

SERIES: Druid’s Curse #6

AUTHOR: Shea Balik

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 197 pages

RELEASE DATE: October 27, 2019

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Who would have thought there was something more horrifying than an indoor boy being forced to live in the Amazon? Yet, there was. In fact, the more descriptive word would be mind-numbingly terrifying. That it was brought into his life by a drop dead gorgeous man claiming he was there to protect Wylie, only made everything that much more surreal.

Since the first druid came into their lives, Fritjof prayed he would never meet the druid that was destined to be his fated love. He knew that emotion would always lead to devastation and heartache. He’d seen it, experienced it, when his mother disowned him for not being able to save his father.

But what happens when the Fae goes after someone they both love? Will they be able to find a way to trust in each other? Are some things impossible to overcome or is it Mind Over Matter?

PLEASE NOTE: Although each book in this series focuses on a different couple, to best enjoy the overall story arc, these books SHOULD be read in order.

REVIEW:

This one kind of hurt me. Even with all that Hrafn went through, it didn’t seem to hurt with words the way that Wylie hurt Fritjof. He went out of his way to avoid the man and when finding out what needed to be done to be immortal to rescue his niece, he became so hateful, Fritjof cried. And that broke me. 

He was already against love to begin with, because of what his !other said to him, but Wylie put him in the category of never opening up again. Even though he didn’t want to to begin with. But even trying to give Wylie the benefit of the doubt with what he’s been through the past few weeks, it was still heartbreaking and uncalled for. And the pressure is getting worse. With them knowing who Wylie’s niece is, the Seelie didn’t hesitate to come get her. And Tess being half Fae, knew they were coming. But it’s not even kidnapping Tess that’s the worst. They are basically declaring war on the druids by trying to make sure they’re all killed. They’ve found ways to open the Veil more often and quicker and more than just pets are getting through. And with the Seelie, after just one fight, the Vikings knew they were screwed. Closing the Veil seems to be the only way to stop them. But they’ve got to find the other two first and Tess has show who has to go where next. And it’s going to be a toss up who gets there first and what kind of destruction they will find. 

The one thing I loved about this book, as bad as Fen was an ass, he actually sacrificed himself to do the right thing. He fought against his own brother and basically opened the Veil for everyone, making him a traitor to be executed. It’s the one time I’ve seen Fen do something that was for the good and not so selfish and I’ve got to say, if he’s truly gone, I might just be a bit sad about that. He’s an ass, but he was trying to do the right thing.

As far as Wylie. I love him. I do. He’s flamboyant and tries to be happy for everyone despite how he really feels, but when he hurt Fritjof, I wanted to bitch slap him. No lie. Fritjof’s own past makes things hard for him. He really does want the love everyone else seems to have but he’s resigned himself to forever being alone and is very close to choosing to give up his immortality. It’s been that hard for him. So Wylie digging at him and hurting him was the worst. Yes, it’s an HEA, obviously, or a combo of HEA/HFN, so Wylie does try to make it right. And everyone deserves a second chance if they truly are sorry and willing to make it right. So, yeah, I’m still cool with Wylie, as long as he’s good to Fritjof. 

I’m anxious to see how this series is going to end. Technically, there are at least two more books since there are two more druids to find. But I’m curious how this is going to turn out. I’m sure it will be an HEA, but I’m scared of what the cost might be. We will have to wait and see. In the meantime, if you haven’t been reading this series, you need to.

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