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Bound Spirit: Book One of The Bound Spirit Series Kindle Edition

by H.A. Wills (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 3,256 ratings
Seventeen-year-old, Callie thought climbing out of her hell of abusive home life was going to be her biggest struggle, but it’s only the beginning. Starting over in a small nowhere town in Oregon with an aunt she didn’t know existed until a week ago, she makes five new guy friends that are each something otherworldly. Something supernatural-- and they say she is too. As if high school wasn’t hard enough. In this captivating and vivid, paranormal reverse harem, join Callie on her journey of healing from the horrors of her past, while discovering that the world is far weirder than she could’ve possibly imagined.

Warning: This book contains graphic violence, adult language, underage drinking, mild sexual content including M/M, and deals with sensitive issues such as abuse, suicide, and PTSD. Reader discretion is advised.

At over 90,000 words, Bound Spirit is a full-length novel, and The Bound Spirit Series is a 8-book series that will cross from young adult to new adult content. This is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance that develops over multiple books.
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  6. Reading age
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H.A. Wills has a BA in Art, specializing in digital media, but after over ten years working as a graphic designer, she could no longer ignore all the voices in her head and decided to start writing their stories down. The Southern California native dreams of far off places, but knows she's too spoiled with all the state has to offer to ever stray too far from home. When she's not glued to her computer, she enjoys long weekends reading and the occasional game of D&D.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F75L4GP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 425 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Bound Spirit Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
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H.A. Wills has a BA in Art, specializing in digital media, but after over ten years working as a graphic designer, she could no longer ignore all the voices in her head and decided to start writing their stories down. The Southern California native dreams of far off places, but knows she’s too spoiled with all the state has to offer to ever stray too far from home. When she’s not glued to her computer, she enjoys long weekends reading and the occasional game of D&D.

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Customers find the book engaging with great character depth and a solid plot that flows well from page to page. The writing style is easy to read, and customers appreciate the emotional parts that are easy to relate to, with one review highlighting the quick-witted rapport between characters. Customers describe the book as funny, with one mentioning outbursts of laughter throughout, and they appreciate the strong, protective nature of the characters. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with customers noting it's slow towards the middle.

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50 customers mention "Character development"50 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Callie and the guys, noting their depth and unique personalities.

"...I fell in love with the characters and the story so quickly that I hope this author writes fast, because I NEED the next installment in this..." Read more

"...She's a strong character despite all the reason she has not to be, and her quick-witted rapport builds pretty easily with the guys that adopt her..." Read more

"...The characters are described well the story is awesome.. gotta know more...." Read more

"...Complex characters, rich in backstory and in detail, Bound Spirit is one of those special books and series that you just cannot put down and have to..." Read more

46 customers mention "Storyline"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline engaging and well-paced, flowing smoothly from page to page, with one customer particularly appreciating the peeks into Callie's background.

"...I fell in love with the characters and the story so quickly that I hope this author writes fast, because I NEED the next installment in this..." Read more

"...one of the big differences is that Wills's is going for a stronger paranormal vibe...." Read more

"...There's plenty of dark humor, friendship, PTSD episodes, magic and supernatural stuff galore...and you won't want to put it down once you start...." Read more

"...Complex characters, rich in backstory and in detail, Bound Spirit is one of those special books and series that you just cannot put down and have to..." Read more

22 customers mention "Writing style"22 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it fantastically and easy to read, with one customer noting its detailed descriptions.

"...It keeps her very real and understandable. She has her issues, and some of the guys have some as well...." Read more

"...Complex characters, rich in backstory and in detail, Bound Spirit is one of those special books and series that you just cannot put down and have to..." Read more

"...this book, it’s set up for an interesting future, and it was super easy to read, but I’m not sure if I’ll continue to book two...." Read more

"...Lots of cute moments, lots of building tension. The authors writing style is nice and I liked how she switched to a guy's point of view here and..." Read more

16 customers mention "Friendship"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the nature of true friendship in the book and find the emotional parts easy to relate to, with one customer noting the quick-witted rapport that develops between characters.

"...life changing information overload, she manages to deal and accept her new life, with the new people in it who truly care about her...." Read more

"...despite all the reason she has not to be, and her quick-witted rapport builds pretty easily with the guys that adopt her into their "family."..." Read more

"...There are MASSIVE themes of trauma, loss and PTSD wrapped up within a supernatural world and teen life....Callie has endured trauma and torture at..." Read more

"...Strong characters and the author has done an excellent job of drawing you in and making you care about them all...." Read more

13 customers mention "Humor"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning outbursts of laughter throughout the story, while another appreciates the beautiful circle of friends and the beautiful picture of found/chosen family.

"...There's plenty of dark humor, friendship, PTSD episodes, magic and supernatural stuff galore...and you won't want to put it down once you start...." Read more

"...book brought many tears to my eyes and just as many out burst of giggle to full blown laughter...." Read more

"...Here's hoping Felix can become corporeal again. He is so funny and sweet. On to the next." Read more

"...Lots of cute moments, lots of building tension...." Read more

8 customers mention "Strength"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the book, describing it as protective and brave.

"...Throw in some sweet, funny, protective, good looking guys, and I’m hooked!..." Read more

"...All of the guys are great and I love Callie. She is so strong even though she feels broken and awkward...." Read more

"...reverse harem story, solid plot, likeable and engaging characters, a vulnerable yet strong protagonist, all pulled together with excellent writing--..." Read more

"...Love the boys and how protective they are of Callie. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series." Read more

7 customers mention "Burn rate"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the burn rate of the book, with one describing it as a molasses-slow burn reverse harem story.

"...This seems to be a slow burn series which is great. They get to learn more about each other first. Here's hoping Felix can become corporeal again...." Read more

"...all have a very tender relationship with each other - I like the slow burn that is going on here. Lots of cute moments, lots of building tension...." Read more

"...The slow burn pace, the characters, descriptions, and humor are all so well done." Read more

"...This is slow burn paranormal reverse harem book that distinguishes itself from the rest by the content of the story and exceptional writing...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several noting it becomes slow towards the middle, while one customer describes it as mysterious from the start.

"...The action in Bound Spirit is really about self-discovery and developing relationships...." Read more

"...This is a slow moving book, and I do understand that this book is setting up for the rest of her series...." Read more

"...All that being said I really did like this book, it’s set up for an interesting future, and it was super easy to read, but I’m not sure if I’ll..." Read more

"...Its a bit juvenile for my taste but yet fantastic world building and character growth. I enjoyed it as quick read." Read more

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  • Jordan Roeder
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Love this story and cannot wait for the rest of the series!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018
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    Bound Spirit was an unexpected find that I was excited to read, but had no great expectations for. But WOW were my expectations blown away after reading this story. I fell in love with the characters and the story so quickly that I hope this author writes fast, because I NEED the next installment in this series!

    Callie has finally escaped her abusive home-life and just wants to exist as a normal girl, as normal as she can be- and maybe make a few friends in her new town she moved to with her aunt. But for Callie this doesn't seem possible. Her first morning in her new house she wakes to an intruder in her room, and not just any intruder, but a guy about her age who was murdered a few months ago. Yep, he's a ghost. And his friends aren't just normal guys either. But neither is Callie, who is able to see Felix (the ghost).

    After meeting and befriending these guys Callie quickly learns that she's not the only one out their with weird abilities. Her first new friend is a ghost, and the others range from a vampire, werewolf, and a dark and light nephilim. Learning that so many beings exist in this world is an adjustment for Callie, but she quickly accepts the guys and their help in discovering who she really is and what she can do.

    Callie is a character who is overcoming a traumatic past, but still is able to open herself (however slowly or little) to the guys and let them in her life. She still has some triggers when it comes to certain objects or circumstances but her drive for a new life filled with friends and safety, and the support of her new friends, keeps her strong enough to move past her traumas. Callie is introduced to an entire world she had no idea about, and has some huge bombs dropped on her about her past, who she is, and what she'll be able to do. But despite this life changing information overload, she manages to deal and accept her new life, with the new people in it who truly care about her.

    This book doesn't shy away from Callie's PTSD which I really liked. It keeps her very real and understandable. She has her issues, and some of the guys have some as well. They're not just basic 2-D characters but people with real problems and tragic pasts who still manage to live their lives, whether burying their issues or dealing with them.

    The split POV in this story was great too. While mostly from Callie's perspective, the guys also had a few chapters in their POVs giving us a glimpse into their thoughts, pasts, and reactions to Callie. While this is definitely a slow burn reverse harem (YA but I think later moving on to being NA) and Callie and the guys are at this point just friends, I can definitely see the harem building and the feelings start to grow in this group.

    I really fell in love with this book and I'm so excited to see where H.A. Wills takes us in the next book and the rest of the series.
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  • Rambling Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars YA RH with Paranormals? Yes, please.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
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    Wills starts this new series off with a strong hook- jumping right into the craziness and tragedy that is Callie's (our MC) life with her abusive father. Needless to say, though I'll say it anyway, Callie has had one h*ll of a life.

    Callie has mental and emotional scars from her past that impact how she holds herself, how she sees the world and those around her. For the first time in her life she has a chance to figure out who she is, what she enjoys, what kind of friendships or relationships she wants to build. I think that Callie is an intriguing character- not only does she heal from any injury, but she's emotionally complex.

    Her past has ingrained certain triggers in her mind and body, and she has to figure out how to be resilient, how to keep those triggers from stopping the creation of a new life for herself. She's a strong character despite all the reason she has not to be, and her quick-witted rapport builds pretty easily with the guys that adopt her into their "family."

    I WILL ADMIT, when I first started to meet Wills's characters, there was a heavy sense of familiarity. Having recently re-read The Veil Diaries, I did find myself making comparisons between Wills's creations and BLB's, but I think that Wills gives her guys and leading lady a chance to stand on their own. By the time I got to the end of the book, they started to more solidly take their own shapes in my mind. I think with another re-read, they'll become even more firmly carved into their own place in my overbooked imagination.

    In any case, one of the big differences is that Wills's is going for a stronger paranormal vibe. With both Callie and the guys being tied to the paranormal realm, I think we're going to see a little more variety in terms of what magical/fantastical issues they deal with, and I'm excited to see Nephilim become a part of a story. I haven't come across them much since I was reading Richelle Mead's Georgina Kincaid series.

    Each of Wills's boys works together to create a well-rounded group, visiting some of the familiar tropes: the All-American jock, the standoffish gruff guy, the nerd, the flirt/"Casanova", and the bad boy. When you first meet them, you think that's what you might be getting, but even in this first book we start to get some depth to round them out and make them more than just a simply-checked character trope.

    The action in Bound Spirit is really about self-discovery and developing relationships. It's not packed with a ton of fast-paced events; it's really setting the foundation for Callie to connect with the boys and start connecting with the truth about herself. With all of her past trauma, the relationships she forges with the boys are going to take their own time, and they're going to be so important for her character growth.

    Overall, I enjoyed Bound Spirit. It's really one of the few reverse harem novels that I've come across in the YA genre, and I think Wills's is taking the "burn level" in a very realistic way for the characters' personalities, ages, and pasts. I will DEFINITELY be reading book two when it comes out in 2019.
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  • Imvsauce
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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    I absolutely could not put this book down. I am Callie on this new supernatural adventure. The characters are described well the story is awesome.. gotta know more....
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  • Lab
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meeting the guys
    Reviewed in India on October 13, 2023
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    Wow, it was so good that I didn't even realise when it was over. The pacing was smooth. I like the slow build of their relationships, and we are getting time to know each of the guys with their back stories, included.
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  • CoullCat
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Strong and Confident First Book
    Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2018
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    What a strong and stunning first book by Wills. This author has a lot of talent and a skill with storytelling. Bound Spirit is a darker YA/NA RH that has an excellent pace, strong characters and an awesome plot.

    With the first chapter opening setting the scene for the abuse that Callie suffers, I knew that this novel was going to be full of emotions and gut wrenching scenes. And boy, was I right. Wills may have ticked the usual YA boxes, new school, new town, troubled past, mean school rival, but Bound Spirit has a much more mature feel to it and the darker tones throughout definitely pull this story out of the YA realm. Callie may have crippling PTSD and a backstory from Hell but she’s no whiney teenager, instead Callie comes across as fierce and brave and very mature for her seventeen years. The guys are also mature and each of them have their own unique personalities and backstory and the relationship and friendships between themselves and Callie feel natural.

    Wills writing is bold and confident, it is evident that much time and live has gone into creating this novel; there is not a mistake in sight. The plot flows beautifully from scene to scene and the dialogue is organic and insightful. There is a slight Veil Diaries feel - fingers crossed it won’t be so slow burn - but the story and mix of characters is unique. There is a trigger warning for abuse, the PTSD scenes can be quite consuming, but no cliffhanger ending. This is slow burn, not even a kiss, but it is so worth it; bring on January 2019 and book two.
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  • Peggy Poetzsch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unglaublich tolle Geschichte
    Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2019
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    Ein wirklich richtig tolles Buch! Alle Fans von der Ghost Birds Serie werden mit dieser Buchreihe noch mehr Spaß haben und es ist ein toller Start. Die Geschichte saugt einen sofort ein und ich konnte es nicht mehr aus der Hand legen. Weiter so!
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  • Christa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't stop reading
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 6, 2018
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    This book had me with the first few pages. All the different characters and the supernatural make this book a great read. Waiting for book number 2
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomeness
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2023
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    I love love love this author. Awesomely written book. The words! Gah! Just perfection to me. Such a relief after so many dnf.
    This storyline and characters and world building is fantastic and I'm so happy and excited to read more.
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