Cross Breed

Narrator Brianna Bronte offers up a mixed-bag performance in this long-awaited story, part of the Breeds series. Cassie Sinclair, Breed Princess, has spent most of her life under close scrutiny as the public face of the Breeds while keeping secret her knowledge that she's a rare coyote-wolf hybrid. When her elusive and secretive mate finally reveals himself, they will struggle through the explosive Mating Heat and the hero's opposing loyalties to discover Cassie's true power before it's too late. While Bronte gives Cassie the vulnerability and quiet power she's known for, her depiction of the hero falls flat because of the hoarse voice she gives him. The prevalence of his point of view--and thus of Bronte's depiction--may be a deal breaker for some listeners. A.L. � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine