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Talon was a bastard. Dude had zero redeeming qualities. I have no idea what Flit and Talon saw in each other. View all 3 comments.
Nov 12, Deeze rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was in my opinion a brilliantly written cute funny romantic slightly angsty read. All my favourite requirements. Flit was a simple caring wonderful funny little bird that I wanted to hug even though he proved he could take care of himself. The clever and at times groan worthy way the author mixed well known sayings into suitable bird talk was highly entertaining.
I guess the romance came more towards the end, but the build up to it was extremely satisfying. Recommended to all who are looking for fun and romance. View all 8 comments. Nov 12, Ami rated it it was amazing Shelves: Talon is a brute, insensitive idiot bastard -- who needs to have his head smacked couple of times.
But when is protecting his Flit, he goes all out. And when he falls, he falls hard. While Flit, he is just such a cute annoying sparrow, with a heart of gold -- I mean, with the "abuse" he gets from Talon, he STILL wants to find the griffin a boyfriend?!
This story makes me laugh and annoyed with Talon and frustrated with the two of them and want to protect Flit and HOT because their sex IS hot and choked up when they get separated and all smiley when they finally figure it out. It deserves all the 5 stars! Nov 13, Heller rated it liked it Shelves: Some neat world-building going on here. I liked Talon and Flit quite a bit but Talon's constant abusive behaviour got to be a bit trying after a while so it wasn't as high of a rating as I thought I was going to end up giving it.
Still, some wonderfully well drawn characters with fun dialogue and a surprisingly hot sex scene. I'm looking forward to Roc and Robin's story.
View all 7 comments. The book gets 5 stars out of the sheer joy it gave me. It's well written and the writing gets better chapter after chapter.
It's as if the author is able to understand the characters better as the story progresses, adding a few layers of complexity. The reference to birds is pretty clever and it had me laugh out loud a few times birdbarians is my favorite. This is one of the rare times I decide to round up my rating, becau The book gets 5 stars out of the sheer joy it gave me. This is one of the rare times I decide to round up my rating, because the book is not perfect, I had a few problems with the relationship between Talon, the big, aggressive griffin, and Flit, the small sparrow.
In the book we learn that Flit comes from an abusive relationship. His meeting with Talon begins with a violent act and to remedy the fact that Flit got his arm broken as a consequence, Talon brings him home and gives Flit one of his flying feathers as retribution until Flit's healed. While Flit lives with Talon, he decides to help the griffin meet someone and mend his broken heart. Talon treats Flit badly at the beginning and it troubles me that Flit slowly falls for someone like Talon, who is aggressive, both verbally and physically.
Even if Talon is well meaning and he is probably unable to express his feelings in a civilized way, I'm still worried about Flit, because in the end he develops a relationship which is not exactly healthy and it mirrors his previous one. Now, maybe I am wanting too much for a story that is so funny and sweet but I wish Talon mended his ways more clearly at the end of the book.
View all 17 comments. Sep 22, M'rella rated it it was amazing Shelves: Half a star off for Flit suffering through the abuse like it was nothing view spoiler [, especially considering his previous relationship hide spoiler ]. How is this book free??? Jul 27, ttg rated it really liked it Shelves: This story focuses on Talon, an angry cop griffon shifter who injures Flit, a sparrow shifter who is an advice columnist. Talon is forced to take care of Flit as he recovers, and Flit realizes that Talon is one big case of troubles that needs fixing and he's just the bird to do it, whether Talon wants it or not.
As they squabbl 3. As they squabble over decorating Talon's apartment or avoiding vengeful raptors, both men grow closer, even if they so fiercely don't want to realize it. First of all, this novel is very well-written. It's filled with inspired bird-related puns that continually add to the world the author has built.
For the most part, the characters are very likeable, and the dialogue was great. The main thing that squicked me was Talon's penchant for physical abuse, which pretty much runs throughout the novel. After he hears about Flit's past with abusive relationships, he becomes more cognizant of his own actions, but even up to near the end, he's still bringing his fist in the air, and Flit is still cringing even as he's pushing Talon. I'm glad for this story's case that things work out, but I'm pretty sure Flit would have gotten a DTMFA message if he wrote to advice columnist Dan Savage about his relationship.
That being said, it's well-written, clever, very readable, and has great characterization. I hear there is a sequel in the making with some of the side characters which I'm interested in checking out. Especially since Stone seems to have his anger way more in check. Sep 17, Lucy rated it really liked it. This book was supposed to be a filler in between some angsty books, something light and quick. It turns out, this very odd book about bird shifters, is sarcastic, violent and just really funny. Talon, a griffin, is rough and rude.
Flit, the sparrow Talon nearly kills, is an advice columnist and therapist, with issues of his own. When Talon has to take Flit in after the near-fatal accident, they clash, argue and get under each other's feathers. It's a mess and it was so fun to read. The prequel, This book was supposed to be a filler in between some angsty books, something light and quick. The prequel, with Zip and Tawney, is sweeter and gives a hint as to why Talon is just so ornery.
Mar 20, Arthur rated it it was amazing. One of my favorite stories. Not only because of the nice story and characters, but also because it's free yeah, I'm cheap! All characters are bird shifters. Their slowly developed relationship is nice. The scene where they finally tell each other their feelings is beautifully romantic.
View all 4 comments. Jan 30, Qi rated it really liked it. Flying buffalo was a rare enough delicacy.
If you, unlike me, do not like puns, don't despair! There's something here for everyone.
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Because Talon spent the entire first half of the story beating him up too. Talon is an idiot. Feb 19, Cindi rated it did not like it Shelves: This started out okay but took a major downhill turn for me. It has a few funny moments. There are a lot of puns that are kind of cute.
I liked one of the MC's, Flit. The other one, Talon, was a complete bastard. He got a bit sappy and sweet later but he was a complete ass up to that point. I have a hard time getting into a story where one of the MC's is calling the other one a stupid bitch over and over and being abusive in other ways. Oct 02, Adriana rated it liked it Shelves: Good things about this: The prequel is lovely.
The story has a good plot. Messy sex that's a plus, right? I love the secondary characters. Funny Bad things about this. I didn't like the main characters: Flit is annoying and Talon is an aggressive ass. Oct 02, Emma Sea rated it liked it Shelves: For better or worse; Sickness and health; Till death do us part; Afterall.
Hold on this will hurt more than anything has before What it was, what it was, what it was I've brought this on us more than anyone could ignore What I've done, what I've done, what I've done I've worked for so long just to see you mess around What you've done, what you've done, what you've done I want back the years that you took when I was young I was young, I was young, but it's done Oh take it all away I don't feel it anymore Oh take it all away Oh take it all away I don't feel it anymore Oh take it all away We'll fall just like stars being hung by only string Everything, everything, here is gone No map can direct how to ever make it home We're alone, we're alone, we're alone Oh take it all away I don't feel it anymore Oh take it all away.
Mom and Dad parted ways we were young and got good grades and trees in yards meant to climb we left home but never looked behind To feel alone We feel alone You and I parted ways I don't think I'll ever see your face hmmmm There's room between your heart And the chair where I've been sleeping The place that we called home Will someday watch you leaving There's room between today And the last time that I saw you The pictures in my brain Will fade until I lose you If you would come back home We could start all over If you would come back home I swear it would be better There's room left in the house There's food still in the pantry I could fix you lunch Or take you out for coffee If you would come back home We could start all over If you would come back home I swear it would be better Call the surgeon.
My demons walk with me They told me not to leave them Box springs are stained with yellow pillows held our heads down holding the rain outside on the curb where I wasted half of your life both of our lives Everything's closer to the end but I will get farther from you Everything's closer, it's the end but I will get further from you You're eyes are blue but I can't see that color hue it's been so dang long. God I was wrong I'm dead to you you say we are friends but what is a friend when there is a man who sleeps in your bed too Everything's closer to the end but I will get farther from you Everything's closer, it's the end but I will get further from you I was wrong.
Everything's closer to the end but I will get farther from you I will get farther from you I will get farther from you I will get farther form you I will get farther from you. Walked back home from this disaster Saw your ghost under the plaster My heart in thrown, broken to pieces I'm coming home.
The first is to enjoy the little things in life, and happily embrace simplicity. Sparrows are also a symbol of protection and joy. Get more about sparrows here. It is her slightness in size that gives her advantages. She reminds us we do not have to have the big stuff cars, houses, etc.
Sparrows derive power and protection from their numbers. Always in a clan, they move in clusters, eat in clusters, and are always content as such. This can be quite intimidating to some would-be predators. Safety in numbers is a lesson the sparrow has to share with us. The sparrow is ever vigilant in her goals. She is always bustling for her food, foraging for her nests, and gathering for her young. Fastidious and productive , the sparrow is a reminder that idle hands and idle minds should be avoided in order to live a full, healthy life. Sparrow is a master of flight, and camouflage, and as such the sparrow teaches us to use our creativity to get around in life — think outside the box, and be creative in solving our problems.
As an bird totem , the sparrow speaks of higher thoughts and ideals. She beckons us to keep our burdens as light as we can in order to avoid a heavy heart. Here is a paraphrase of the song:. Why should the shadows come?