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readsbymoonlight's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rae was truly TSTL, I was constantly shook by her choices. I still really enjoyed the book and am interested in reading the rest of the trilogy. Love the small town, PNW, cult, and witchy vibes. I think if you liked Twilight as a teen, you would like this as an adult, lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence and Blood
geesusbeesus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I give it 5 stars for the plot, the world building, and a few of the characters.
I loved Rae in the beginning because of the Paranormal investigation stuff, and she seemed like she'd be a cool character. As the book went on, she got to be a little annoying. Overall it was an amazing book, probably one of my faves of all time.
I loved Rae in the beginning because of the Paranormal investigation stuff, and she seemed like she'd be a cool character. As the book went on, she got to be a little annoying. Overall it was an amazing book, probably one of my faves of all time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Religious bigotry, Violence, Body horror, Gore, Blood, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Death, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
waywardpages's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings from the author:
This book contains graphic sexual scenes, violence
kink/fetish content, horror elements, and depictions of
hard kink/edgeplay. This book is strictly fictional and is
not meant to represent realistic expectations of BDSM
or kink.
Kinks/Fetishes Within: consensual non-consent (CNC),
breathe play/choking, bloodplay, spit, needle play (body
modification fetish), pain play, fear play, public play,
bondage, restraint, spanking/impact play.
other cw/tw i found while reading:
captivity, enslavement, death, murder, human sacrifce
self harm to get blood for magic, needles, mention
of insects, mention of cannibalism in past, anxiety
depiction, trauma depiction, gore blood depiction
drugging, vomiting, scenes that i believe could be
trigging for claustrophobia, torture, and cults
Leon a demon trapped for generations by an occult leader worshiping one of the old gods.
"I can't just keep severed heads around my yard, "1 said.
Oh, I'm sorry. " Leon turned to face me. "Do they not fit
your aesthetic? Would death suit your aesthetic better?s
Rae not just a girl but a demon horny target, and an easy one at that. She is the type of Herione to yell out "hello , is somebody there?".
The spice
There was alot of sex. Who knew getting you're nipples pierced could be hot? But dont get me started on the dirty talk
"You think i won't consume every last bit of you?"
I fucking eat you alive, raelynn."
A dark fantasy romance fun for those halloween feels.
This book contains graphic sexual scenes, violence
kink/fetish content, horror elements, and depictions of
hard kink/edgeplay. This book is strictly fictional and is
not meant to represent realistic expectations of BDSM
or kink.
Kinks/Fetishes Within: consensual non-consent (CNC),
breathe play/choking, bloodplay, spit, needle play (body
modification fetish), pain play, fear play, public play,
bondage, restraint, spanking/impact play.
other cw/tw i found while reading:
captivity, enslavement, death, murder, human sacrifce
self harm to get blood for magic, needles, mention
of insects, mention of cannibalism in past, anxiety
depiction, trauma depiction, gore blood depiction
drugging, vomiting, scenes that i believe could be
trigging for claustrophobia, torture, and cults
Leon a demon trapped for generations by an occult leader worshiping one of the old gods.
"I can't just keep severed heads around my yard, "1 said.
Oh, I'm sorry. " Leon turned to face me. "Do they not fit
your aesthetic? Would death suit your aesthetic better?s
Rae not just a girl but a demon horny target, and an easy one at that. She is the type of Herione to yell out "hello , is somebody there?".
The spice
There was alot of sex. Who knew getting you're nipples pierced could be hot? But dont get me started on the dirty talk
"You think i won't consume every last bit of you?"
I fucking eat you alive, raelynn."
A dark fantasy romance fun for those halloween feels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
zc2's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The book was awesome plot wise like it’s up there real close to Haunting Adeline (my fav book ever). This was filled with tension on a level that kept you wondering what the hell was going to happen next gahhh it was splendid. I felt like Inayas fiancé was mention so many times though. Like on an abridgment side of things it was just really unnecessary to the plot. I 110% could have cared less about Inaya like her whole character was based on watching a cat. Also I thought there would be another steamy scene at the very end. Needless to say I was found dissatisfied. Also I feel this would end a lot quicker if Leon knew how to operate a gun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Dysphoria, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Stalking, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Medical content, Grief, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Vomit
book_cryptid99's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement and Alcohol
Minor: Cannibalism
crweber25's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Look the smut in this is so spectacular. Was the plot spectacular? Not as much, and the ending kinda made it pointless? BUT the relationship was great, and the alley? And the marking? Chefs fucking kiss, grade A, sell my soul level smut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, and Violence
nailbrain's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Harley is obviously a very talented writer, I enjoyed Raes character and a couple of the spicy scenes were really good. But for me the Deadly monster falls for the girl against their nature is just a painful trope for me at this point.
The fact I carried on reading is a testimant to Harleys skillful writing of a plot that kept me interested until it tied itself up beautifully at the end.
I would read her other books including the ones in this series.
The fact I carried on reading is a testimant to Harleys skillful writing of a plot that kept me interested until it tied itself up beautifully at the end.
I would read her other books including the ones in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Blood
adelesbooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
charlottx's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I really enjoyed this book but not just for the NSFW content the story was great and the horror elements added a wonderful extra layer to the story. I loved the plot and the story flowed really well. Just what I needed for a fast fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Body horror, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
hq_reads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I found this book really enjoyable - I felt like I was in the small town, LaRoux painted a very descriptive setting using the weather to convey the tone and atmosphere of different moments. I enjoyed the occult and demonic theme of the plot too.
I was expecting this book to be straight up smut, but was pleasantly surprised that there was an intriguing and mysterious plot woven throughout. Rae was a really great FMC who was curious to a fault, naïve yet brave. Leon was seriously hot and a great morally dark MMC - his humour and sarcasm had me laughing at times and I loved their relationship.
I thought the spice was great! Very sexy - I've read a few of LaRoux's books now and I'm always really pleased with how seriously takes consent during spicy scenes. There was consent and trust throughout every single moment between Leon and Rae despite many moments being quite aggressive and role playing non-consent. Because of this, I was able to fully enjoy these scenes without any doubt or concerns over whether it's problematic or not. Other dark romance writers should take note!!
I was expecting this book to be straight up smut, but was pleasantly surprised that there was an intriguing and mysterious plot woven throughout. Rae was a really great FMC who was curious to a fault, naïve yet brave. Leon was seriously hot and a great morally dark MMC - his humour and sarcasm had me laughing at times and I loved their relationship.
I thought the spice was great! Very sexy - I've read a few of LaRoux's books now and I'm always really pleased with how seriously takes consent during spicy scenes. There was consent and trust throughout every single moment between Leon and Rae despite many moments being quite aggressive and role playing non-consent. Because of this, I was able to fully enjoy these scenes without any doubt or concerns over whether it's problematic or not. Other dark romance writers should take note!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Blood
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Confinement
Minor: Fire/Fire injury