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bookishmillennial's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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Ummmm, I am still blushing thinking about this book. It was absolutely delectable. While this book has some of the filthiest, hottest smut I have ever read, it also weaves in a story about self-discovery and acceptance, which should not be glossed over. I loved these characters, and it was easy to root for them hehe.
The nonbinary and neurodivergent representation was honestly just a cherry on the top of a fun, emotional, steamy read. I can't speak to the lived experience of the nonbinary rep, but the neurodivergent rep personally attacked me with how authentic it felt.
Steam rating: 5 out of 5
Ummmm, I am still blushing thinking about this book. It was absolutely delectable. While this book has some of the filthiest, hottest smut I have ever read, it also weaves in a story about self-discovery and acceptance, which should not be glossed over. I loved these characters, and it was easy to root for them hehe.
The nonbinary and neurodivergent representation was honestly just a cherry on the top of a fun, emotional, steamy read. I can't speak to the lived experience of the nonbinary rep, but the neurodivergent rep personally attacked me with how authentic it felt.
Steam rating: 5 out of 5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Ableism, and Blood
noriboo's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book had me internally screaming and blushing. The tension between Avirin and Pye was sizzling, and the smutty scenes were top-notch. Avirin is a fascinatingly complex character, and Pye is an attentive sweetheart with endless patience.
This story was definitely unique. It has a nontraditional HEA, as Avirin and Pye have an open relationship. An aspect of their relationship is that they openly discuss their sexual encounters with other people, and when they choose to involve others, Avirin and Pye are still very much focused on each other.
They way they communicate made this a nice portrayal of ethical non-monogamy.
Because I'm not always paying attention, I missed that this was actually the second part of a duet. However, the way the story is set up, I could easily understand the events prior, and it didn't affect my reading experience in a negative manner.
This story was definitely unique. It has a nontraditional HEA, as Avirin and Pye have an open relationship. An aspect of their relationship is that they openly discuss their sexual encounters with other people, and when they choose to involve others, Avirin and Pye are still very much focused on each other.
They way they communicate made this a nice portrayal of ethical non-monogamy.
Because I'm not always paying attention, I missed that this was actually the second part of a duet. However, the way the story is set up, I could easily understand the events prior, and it didn't affect my reading experience in a negative manner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Blood
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