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The First Family by Granger
4.0

This series has its claws in me—and I don’t want to be free.
Every time I crack open a Drew Collins book, it’s like the real world pauses. I dropped everything to catch up with Maggie and the crew—and let me just say, they understood the assignment. Completely.

With over 500 pages of suspense, chaos, emotional gut punches, and jaw-dropping reveals, I was absolutely locked in. The moment it picked up where the last book ended, I was back in that world—spinning through a whirlwind of secrets, lies, and plot twists that refused to let up.

Maggie, Souxie, Asha, Isis, and Quan? They’re the paranormal dream team—think Black Scooby Gang, real stakes, sharper edges, and powers that snap...literally! As they chase the truth behind a devastating loss, no one is above suspicion. Trust breaks. Loyalty wavers. Tensions rise. And yes—the drama is elite.

Let’s talk character vibes:
Maggie and Namir? That forbidden tension? I'm devouring it. Bellamy? He might just be my new fictional obsession. I mean who doesn't love a unhinged vampire. Souxie is unshakable—ride or die energy, forever my girl. Asha stays loyal, always grounded, and real to the core. Quan the cat? What even?! Still recovering. Isis is wild in the best way—a certified chaos queen and I love her for it.
Solo? He’s on extremely thin ice.
And that last woman we met? She blew my mind. Literally.

There’s no shortage of wild revelations, supernatural showdowns, and yes—mean girls who played dumb games and got exactly what they deserved. And let’s not ignore the slow-burning, high-stakes chemistry crackling between certain characters. I’m talking full-body chills. Screaming-into-the-void level moments.

Beneath the supernatural mayhem and tension-filled scenes lies something deeper. This book tackles real-life trauma, emotional wounds, and the messy, human side of healing. It doesn't sugarcoat. It feels—and that’s what makes it powerful. Even the side characters who drove me crazy felt real enough to walk off the page.

This book gave me everything.
If you love stories that blend magic, mystery, heartbreak, healing, and fierce bonds that go beyond blood—run, don’t walk.

10/10. No skips. Just pure magic.