4.5 stars
This series is set at Creelin’ U, a college for monsters that just opened up their doors to humans. My Halloween-loving heart thought the premise was interesting, and I love Ashley Rayne books, so I had to read this. Each book centers around a different couple. Each book is a standalone, but some characters may show up in other books.
Niko is a grumpy gorgon who just wants to go to school in peace. Some monsters can shift, but he can’t, and he knows the humans will be staring and gawking at him. King is his sunshine counterpart. He got a scholarship for baseball and ends up being Niko’s roommate too. He can’t seem to win over his beanie-wearing grump, but I loved watching him try to wear him down.
This monster story, college-romance, grumpy/sunshine is a cute read. It’s a low angst, feel good story with enough heat to keep the pages warm. Niko and King are both adorable in their own ways. I hadn’t planned on reading this series, but Ashley’s book definitely hooked me, so I’ll be reading them all now.
Niko
Being a Gorgon in a world predominantly run by humans isn’t easy. Creelin U was supposed to be my sanctuary, the one place I could be myself without the stares and whispers.
Until it wasn’t.
They have officially opened their doors to humans, and now there’s one in particular who seems to get under my skin. A human who’s sunshiny aura has me wondering if I should change my ways. The closer we get, the more I realize my feelings may run more than skin deep. But that’s crazy. Monsters don’t fall for humans.
King
When I’m offered a scholarship to Creelin U to join the baseball team, I jump at the chance. It has always been an exclusive school for monsters, but this year they’ve let in humans. When I get there, I realize not everyone is okay with the new rules.
Especially if my roommate and his instant hate are anything to go by.
I’m not sure what I did to vex him, but I’ve made it my mission to win him over. As we start spending more time together, I see a different side to Niko, a side that isn’t monstrous at all. The hard part? Trying to make him see me as more than just a human.
