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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book was suggested on reddit for well-written spicy werewolf books. the author doesn’t write terribly and the book is definitely spicy, but i will argue there’s no werewolf smut since it all happens in human form. but there is still knotting, so there’s that.
also, huge fan fiction vibes, whether it be the story itself or that the writer usually writes fan fiction. definitely not a bad thing (as someone who has written fan fiction), just an observation.
the story was weak and full of holes, the characters were generally unlikeable and the main one made constant terrible choices. she fell in love with the man who raped and attempted to eat her (and his brother, who for some reason didn’t stop him!), but who amongst us hasn’t fallen for a serial killer/rapist once or twice. i guess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Cannibalism, Murder
Minor: Child death, Physical abuse, Antisemitism
worth the read
All in a all, a pretty good read!
Found this book online and waited for its release. I love all but about 7% of this book. I found myself loving the writing style, though it did take a chapter or two to get used to. Worth the read, just a little confusing in parts. I felt like the ending didn’t quite connect/made the most sense, but I was pleased at the end of the book regardless.
I would recommend looking at the TW/CW before reading if you are easily upset by some content.
Spice was fantastic though!
All in a all, a pretty good read!
Found this book online and waited for its release. I love all but about 7% of this book. I found myself loving the writing style, though it did take a chapter or two to get used to. Worth the read, just a little confusing in parts. I felt like the ending didn’t quite connect/made the most sense, but I was pleased at the end of the book regardless.
I would recommend looking at the TW/CW before reading if you are easily upset by some content.
Spice was fantastic though!
I love wolf shifters and the CWs weren't a turn off but I just couldn't get into the characters.
Wow! This was the most interesting werewolf dark romance I've ever read and I loved it! Now if you're looking for a cute and sweet sort of romance with dark themes this is not it. It's dark and twisty! So turn back now if you have a weak stomach or are triggered. Check the CW/TW because this is not the happy sort of romance you're looking for. The horror and thrills of this read just kept on coming and I enjoyed every minute! If you like your MMC on the dark and messed up side I'd definitely give this one a read.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One star for Wright, who seemed like the only well-developed characters in the book. Thoughtful, solemn, kind. Man’s got demons in his mind and it makes sense why.
1/2 star for the writing style, which suits the romantic thriller genre very well. It has a certain omniscience reminiscent of folk-style storytelling that settles in your bones
1/2 star for the incredibly original take on werewolf lore. It was enough to keep me reading even when I wanted to chuck my kindle at the wall everytime Ridge opened his mouth.
A man is hanging there, except for he isn’t a man. All her life, he’s been more God than anyone she hears about in church. He brought her into this world in the living room, guided her out of her mother’s womb. Her blood is half his, the sparkling part, the part that feels restless when sitting still and the part that makes stories in her mind for all the places she’ll go. But his hands, the same that brought her crying into the light twenty-three years ago, now build prisons and darken skin. He has made a hell for her, so he is not a man.
NOW, why I removed stars:
- minus 100 ⭐️ for Ridge. That man’s a DOG!!!!!!! He rapes Sadie upon meeting her, constantly fantasizes about EATING HER FLESH cause he eats people. You know what? UNDERSTANDABLE! He is a sociopathic killer drowned by his urges. Then he mates with Sadie and all of a sudden he’s been beat over the head by the love bug.
But no siree don’t let this book fool you that there’s any kind of love in this book. Nah, the only time you see Ridge and Sadie in a room, they are having violent sex. They don’t have conversations— they just have sex on everything, everywhere, anytime.
Sadie lacks any kind of spine and it seems almost pitiful the way Ridge treats her. When she suggests having conversations, he dismisses her claiming he knows everything he needs to know of her.
- minus 1000 ⭐️ for the NONSTOP MINDLESS SEX I repeat, Ridge and Sadie did NOT have conversations. They had brutal, meangingless, repetitive sex. From 40% of the book onwards, nearly every single chapter. There’s a lot of gory, brutal blood play, knives, blades, fluids. Skipped through a lot of scenes.
He hunts for her (body) , and hungers for her (body), and weeps when he loses her (body), when she runs away.
That’s part of why Ridge seemed not human. He seemed like an actual animal with the way he saw Sadie and just fucked her on the spot.
Bees are considered robots because they don’t consciously perform actions. They just respond to stimuli.
Ridge seemed the same way.
Psycho killer—> Mates with Sadie —-> becomes doting psycho killer
Sees Sadie—-> fucks Sadie
Sadie walks—-> fucks Sadie
Sadie quiet ——> fucks Sadie
Sadie lost —-> find Sadie, then fuck Sadie
I could not distinguish a single conscious thought in his brain beyond fucking Sadie.
But they said he READS✨
WHERE? I don’t think I’ve heard him talk about ANYTHING except mating with Sadie, babies with Sadie, eating Sadie, or sleeping with Sadie. He doesn’t seem strategic or thoughtful or tactical either — just a dumb horny man breaking through walls to get his Sadie.
L
- minus 10000⭐️ for having Ridge when there was a WRIGHT right there (lol) Wright, Ridge’s brother, had a genuine, thoughtful relationship with Sadie. They bonded over their grief, they helped each other heal and their relationship was based on a genuine emotional connection first. Wright and Sadie. Forbidden love because Sadie was his brother’s mate.
Where Wright speaks about Sadie’s resilience, kindness and sweetness, Ridge just weeps over losing Sadie’s sweet thighs.
Where Wright talks about freedom and choice, Ridge brutally bites and rapes Sadie.
Wright, who tries to sacrifice himself for Sadie, while Ridge denies Sadie’s life is in danger.
WHY COULDNT WRIGHT HAVE BEEN THE WHOLE STORY?
“You ain’t hearin’ me,” Wright says. “Can’t make that woman do something she don’t want to do. That ain’t lovin’ her proper.”
Ridge scoffs.
Ridge
1/2 star for the writing style, which suits the romantic thriller genre very well. It has a certain omniscience reminiscent of folk-style storytelling that settles in your bones
1/2 star for the incredibly original take on werewolf lore. It was enough to keep me reading even when I wanted to chuck my kindle at the wall everytime Ridge opened his mouth.
A man is hanging there, except for he isn’t a man. All her life, he’s been more God than anyone she hears about in church. He brought her into this world in the living room, guided her out of her mother’s womb. Her blood is half his, the sparkling part, the part that feels restless when sitting still and the part that makes stories in her mind for all the places she’ll go. But his hands, the same that brought her crying into the light twenty-three years ago, now build prisons and darken skin. He has made a hell for her, so he is not a man.
NOW, why I removed stars:
- minus 100 ⭐️ for Ridge. That man’s a DOG!!!!!!! He rapes Sadie upon meeting her, constantly fantasizes about EATING HER FLESH cause he eats people. You know what? UNDERSTANDABLE! He is a sociopathic killer drowned by his urges. Then he mates with Sadie and all of a sudden he’s been beat over the head by the love bug.
But no siree don’t let this book fool you that there’s any kind of love in this book. Nah, the only time you see Ridge and Sadie in a room, they are having violent sex. They don’t have conversations— they just have sex on everything, everywhere, anytime.
Sadie lacks any kind of spine and it seems almost pitiful the way Ridge treats her. When she suggests having conversations, he dismisses her claiming he knows everything he needs to know of her.
- minus 1000 ⭐️ for the NONSTOP MINDLESS SEX I repeat, Ridge and Sadie did NOT have conversations. They had brutal, meangingless, repetitive sex. From 40% of the book onwards, nearly every single chapter. There’s a lot of gory, brutal blood play, knives, blades, fluids. Skipped through a lot of scenes.
He hunts for her (body) , and hungers for her (body), and weeps when he loses her (body), when she runs away.
That’s part of why Ridge seemed not human. He seemed like an actual animal with the way he saw Sadie and just fucked her on the spot.
Bees are considered robots because they don’t consciously perform actions. They just respond to stimuli.
Ridge seemed the same way.
Psycho killer—> Mates with Sadie —-> becomes doting psycho killer
Sees Sadie—-> fucks Sadie
Sadie walks—-> fucks Sadie
Sadie quiet ——> fucks Sadie
Sadie lost —-> find Sadie, then fuck Sadie
I could not distinguish a single conscious thought in his brain beyond fucking Sadie.
But they said he READS✨
WHERE? I don’t think I’ve heard him talk about ANYTHING except mating with Sadie, babies with Sadie, eating Sadie, or sleeping with Sadie. He doesn’t seem strategic or thoughtful or tactical either — just a dumb horny man breaking through walls to get his Sadie.
L
- minus 10000⭐️ for having Ridge when there was a WRIGHT right there (lol) Wright, Ridge’s brother, had a genuine, thoughtful relationship with Sadie. They bonded over their grief, they helped each other heal and their relationship was based on a genuine emotional connection first. Wright and Sadie. Forbidden love because Sadie was his brother’s mate.
Where Wright speaks about Sadie’s resilience, kindness and sweetness, Ridge just weeps over losing Sadie’s sweet thighs.
Where Wright talks about freedom and choice, Ridge brutally bites and rapes Sadie.
Wright, who tries to sacrifice himself for Sadie, while Ridge denies Sadie’s life is in danger.
WHY COULDNT WRIGHT HAVE BEEN THE WHOLE STORY?
“You ain’t hearin’ me,” Wright says. “Can’t make that woman do something she don’t want to do. That ain’t lovin’ her proper.”
Ridge scoffs.
Ridge
This was beautifully written but not even a little bit for me.
i kinda liked it more when he was actively trying to eat her idk maybe that's just a me thing
"Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean" by Shiloh Sloane is seriously one captivating dark read that will grab you and keep you hooked, no joke. I devoured this book weeks ago, but I swear, I still can't get those scenes out of my head!
The story is a paranormal/horror romance and has shapeshifters.
Now, let's talk about the characters because, damn, they're something else. Ridge, the younger bro, he's all about embracing his wild side, like, zero chill. He's ruthless and untamed, enough to make your blood boil. On the other hand, his older bro, Wright, manages to keep his humanity intact even after some serious tragedy. These characters are complex, like, seriously fascinating, I'm telling you.
Our girl Sadie, is all sweet and delicate, but life throws her a massive curveball when her dad passes away and tries to take her down with him. To survive, she's forced to do some intense stuff like hunting down evil and making sacrifices left and right. But when she bumps into the Lindells, her whole plan goes straight out the window.
This story had me hooked from page one, no lie. The world-building is off the charts, I could practically taste the salty ocean waves and hear the creepy creaking stairs as Sadie raced for her life.
And let's not even get me started on the heat between Ridge and Sadie! It's like they set the damn page on fire! When he drops the line, "I'm gonna eat you bite by bite, little fawn," I swear I needed a cold shower. Their love is all-consuming, no doubt about it!
Overall, "Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean" is one hell of an exhilarating ride. It's a gripping, dark tale with shapeshifters, dark mysteries, and a romance that'll make your heart burst into flames. Seriously, you gotta dive into this book. Buckle up and get ready for one mind-blowing adventure!
Oh, and listen up, Karen-types! This book's a dark paranormal romance, so be sure to check out the triggers before you dive in. It covers some heavy themes like cannibalism, abuse, addiction, suicidal thoughts, gore, violence, and more. So, yeah, be prepared, okay?
The story is a paranormal/horror romance and has shapeshifters.
Now, let's talk about the characters because, damn, they're something else. Ridge, the younger bro, he's all about embracing his wild side, like, zero chill. He's ruthless and untamed, enough to make your blood boil. On the other hand, his older bro, Wright, manages to keep his humanity intact even after some serious tragedy. These characters are complex, like, seriously fascinating, I'm telling you.
Our girl Sadie, is all sweet and delicate, but life throws her a massive curveball when her dad passes away and tries to take her down with him. To survive, she's forced to do some intense stuff like hunting down evil and making sacrifices left and right. But when she bumps into the Lindells, her whole plan goes straight out the window.
This story had me hooked from page one, no lie. The world-building is off the charts, I could practically taste the salty ocean waves and hear the creepy creaking stairs as Sadie raced for her life.
And let's not even get me started on the heat between Ridge and Sadie! It's like they set the damn page on fire! When he drops the line, "I'm gonna eat you bite by bite, little fawn," I swear I needed a cold shower. Their love is all-consuming, no doubt about it!
Overall, "Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean" is one hell of an exhilarating ride. It's a gripping, dark tale with shapeshifters, dark mysteries, and a romance that'll make your heart burst into flames. Seriously, you gotta dive into this book. Buckle up and get ready for one mind-blowing adventure!
Oh, and listen up, Karen-types! This book's a dark paranormal romance, so be sure to check out the triggers before you dive in. It covers some heavy themes like cannibalism, abuse, addiction, suicidal thoughts, gore, violence, and more. So, yeah, be prepared, okay?
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes