Mate

De: Ali Hazelwood

Narrado por: Ellie Gossage, Teddy Hamilton

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride.

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her.

As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.

But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation....

©2025 Ali Hazelwood (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Ali Hazelwood can write IKEA instructions & I will read it

As my most highly anticipated of this year, Mate did not disappoint. I have no idea when Ali sleeps but at this rate, I will read anything she reads & I know I will always have a good time.

As far as this world goes, I was wondering how she was going to make this story different enough from Bride that it would still be interesting but Koen was the perfect grumpy MMC. The banter was there, the cute nicknames were there and the tension was there. Serena was the right mix of bold, insecure and witty.

The narration for this particular book was far superior than Bride.

Spice level 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Even Better Than The First!!!

I absolutely adored this book! Ali Hazelwood outdid herself again. This book is written so well and compels you to binge listen to it as much as you can. Perfect ending to such an amazing duology! So much happens in this book and it dives so much deeper into the were-world. (WHAT ABOUT THAT HEAT THOUGH!)

This book has everything - spice, banter, grumpy/sunshine, intensity. SO, SO, GOOD!

If you loved Bride, then you will adore Mate.

The duet narration in this book was superb! Both Ellie Gossage and Teddy Hamilton did an excellent job. I said so for Bride, but I also love that at the beginning of each chapter, there is a brief POV from Cohen.

Love! Fantasy! & 🪢

Ali once again weaves a masterfully captivating tale filled with chemistry and charm. The storyline draws us in with the taste of unrequited love and only once we think we understand does she throw the next thing at us. You will love the characters' witty banter and Ali’s gentle nods to real life anecdotes. Ali has an incredible ability to infuse each scene with palpable tension and emotion locking us readers in for the ride as we dive through past traumas and finally cannonball into the heart of the characters' love and passion. This book is a masterpiece but of course it is, Ali is a true visionary. 💚

Serena & Kohen 💚🖤

Holy cow! I didn’t think I could love another book in this series more than Bride, but here I am… in LOVE with Mate! Ali Hazelwood is magical. That’s the best way I can describe her writing. I’ve never been a fan of “shifter romances” or “knotting” until NOW! 🥵😮‍💨 Have mercy! The dynamics between Serena & Kohen are so angsty & tension-filled I felt like I was being edged! 🥵 The way Serena was described while she was in heat made me feel like I was in heat! 🥵🥵🥵 Brilliant BRILLIANT job by Teddy Hamilton and Ellie Gossage with narration. Chef’s kiss! 😘 🤌🏻

Second book is much better

Everyone was super hyped over the first book (Bride) and to be honest it was OK, but it wasn’t like a super great book. I do feel like it was overly hyped but with the second book, I did enjoy it a lot more,The banter the chemistry the slow burn was actually very enjoyable, I definitely recommend the second book overall how complex everything was and the spice scene was very worth the wait.

Teddy Hamilton!!!!

Honestly might be my favorite Teddy Hamilton narration so far. The female did a phenomenal job as well! Definitely top 5 audio books so far this year!

Pure Ali Hazelwood Gold

I ate up every second of this book. I think it might be better than Bride! 🐾🐺🪢

Loved both narrators they were amazing!!!

Plot was great couldn’t stop listening! Longing was the best part and how much they fought to be together.

SO GOOD!

I loved this book!! I haven’t read a good romantasy like this in so long. I liked the first book, but this one was even better! The alpha werewolf and half-breed FMC dynamic was so good — the chemistry, the longing, and the jealous grumpy MMC were perfection. I couldn’t put it down!

breaks the mold

If you're looking for an audiobook that breaks the mold, this is it. The alternating narration was brilliant and totally new to me. It wasn't a distraction, but a vital part of the storytelling that really highlighted the different character voices. I was hooked from the first chapter just by how uniquely the story was presented. It's a prime example of how audio can truly enhance a novel.