To Reject a Mate

Redwood University, Book 1

By: Poppy Ireland

Narrated by: Michael Pierce, Heather Costa

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Welcome to Redwood University, where the creatures that go bump in the night really do exist…and they’re hiding in plain sight.

Attending a small college in the middle of nowhere was never my plan, but when I was offered free tuition and the promise of an excellent education, that plan changed.

It would’ve been nice to know I would be one of the only humans on campus.

It’d be even better if a certain bossy shifter didn’t claim me as his fated mate.

Alexei is arrogant, acrimonious, and the worst A-word of them all: an alpha.

But I can’t deny the way my body responds to him. No matter how many warning flags are waving around in my head, we gravitate toward one another. It’s primal. Passionate. Painful.

Because regardless of what the fates think, or the supposed destiny we share…Alexei and I could never be.

So, if Alexei won’t reject our bond, I’ll have to do it for him.

To Reject a Mate is the first book in the Redwood University Trilogy. It cannot be listened to as a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. If possessive heroes, who occasionally turn into wolves, and sassy, headstrong heroines are your jam, you’ve come to the right place. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride into this exciting new paranormal world.

©2023 Poppy Ireland (P)2023 Podium Audio

Loved this story

This book had all the action and full of paranormal ever characters you need

It’s good!

I really liked it. It took a while to reel me in just because the lead character was really hard to relate to in the beginning. She just seemed really childish regardless of the fact that the people around her constantly talked about her maturity. I can’t really explain it, but eventually she grew on me. On to book number two!

Great Story

I’ve been looking for a good paranormal shifter book. One that has depth and good character building. Finally found one. So hard to find a good story line. PSA- Hey Authors: All we want is romance, some hot and heavy, and a world as detailed as Harry Potter or LOTR. Gotta feel like we’re a fly on the wall.

Wow!!

I was seriously impressed with the start of this series. I don’t often pick up PNR options, but this may have changed my mind. Can’t wait for the next installment !

amazing

this is the first book I have listened to by Poppy. I will definitely listen to the next one. So well written and the narrators did an amazing job. this is definitely a must read

Captivating Story!

This story was a story I couldn’t stop listening too!!! Thrilling! Must read! The story was never dull!

Is he really an alpha?

The main female is strong and knows what she wants in life and love. The alpha to be is kinda whiny and indecisive. However, this story I don't know what is going on with the alphas son and his mate. Is she really his fated mate, is he worth it? Cliffhanger and 1 sex scene.

First book I actually will listen to the second book of the series

Honestly this is a good book, I am pleasantly surprised. It’s kinda annoying that I have to write a certain length review or I can’t post it.

Absolutely love

I have listened to all 3 books before writing my review and I hope a 4 book comes out to update I would like to listen to it

Very engaging YA story

The FL is very relatable and engaging. Plenty of angst in the story and a heartbreaking cliffhanger at the end. I can’t wait to see how the ML will try to get out of this one. I hope there’s lots and lots of groveling or else I’ll be disappointed.
The female narrator is good. The male narrator is a bit cheesy/awkward during sexy scenes which ruins the mood. But still a worthy read/listen.