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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
The worldbuilding is basically like “what if DnD concentration spells could only be achieved through BDSM sex.” For example, attack spells require impact play, with the energy stored in a focus that could be used during combat. And Dominai is like if you took a seasoned Ranger and he’s suddenly multi-classing with magic.
The beginning few chapters feel very PWP with BDSM 101. However, as my interest was waning at the repetition, there was a thankful shift in the story. A bit of reprieve. Once more plotty stuff starts happening, it feels less drifting.
Everyone is vers and switch and pansexual. The on-page sex tends to leans most heavily towards phalluses and butt stuff, but there is some vag content, which can be good or bad depending on what one’s expecting going into this. Oh and there’s no romance! It keeps the sex casual to the very end, even with Dominai becoming the closest with two of his friends. So if you’re into sexual queerplatonic relationships, this should be a gold mine.
The plot that you do get is bare minimum, but it’s enough to drive character motivations and help Dominai grow into himself. I consider that a job well done. Though, of course, there needs to be a warning that the plot comes with implications of off-page dark content. In a way it’s a palate cleanser so that the entire novel isn’t simply low stakes friskiness.
I’m very intrigued about where this could possibly go in the next book. Though I should temper my expectations in case it repeats the same beats. Alas the curse of becoming invested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Rape
This book was... Wow. Tons of sex (I mean, just read the blurb), but it wasn't sex just for the sake of sex. Each scene had a reason. I loved the world building and the magic system. And while I'm not big on M/F scenes, this book worked for me (probably because it was a nice mix of *every* combination). It won't make me suddenly go out and start reading M/F, but I'll definitely be eagerly awaiting the next books in this series.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Exactly what it says on the tin, but it makes everything safe. Kinky, yes, but each chapter explains what kinks are in it, consent & aftercare are SUPER important, and although darker topics like SA and rape are mentioned, they're never shown.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
It's just sex... not interested in this kind
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
**4.5⭐**
I was looking for queer romantasy recs on Reddit, and this was one that kept coming up. It's entertaining, and honestly, better than I expected for a series called Sex Wizards
I was looking for queer romantasy recs on Reddit, and this was one that kept coming up. It's entertaining, and honestly, better than I expected for a series called Sex Wizards
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
this book is what it's advertised to be, literal sex wizards casting magic via varied kinks. the plot didn't blow me away, but i'll be continuing the series