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avi_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
really didnt enjoy his nickname for her at allllll, really took me out of it.
if u liked this you'll love sinners anonymous, much better developed characters
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Alcohol
purplegurgles's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Death, Grief, Sexual content, Suicide, and Cursing
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcohol
matcha_pages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Suicide and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
tyler: for the last time, it's "forgive me father for i have sinned"
Goddd (literally) this was so messy 😭 but I still loved it! I went into this thinking I'd need to go to confession immediately afterwards but it actually included so many fascinating and important questions and conflicts that plague the modern Catholic church. Why *do* we still uphold celibacy? What even is sin? Can consensual love be a sin when Jesus taught us to, above all, love eachother?
You can clearly tell that Sierra grew up Catholic and what I especially appreciated was that while this was erotica, it wasn't erotica at its core. While some of the plot points went a bit too far for my tastes (like using annoited oil as lube...), most topics were still handle with care and respect even if the author was no longer a practising Catholic. She also included scenes where characters obviously feel God or His presence and I loved those.
Especially towards the end, the relationship did get so messy and there was so much miscommunication but I loved Poppy and Tyler enough to see beyond that even though I was really annoyed with them at points (looking at you, Tyler). I think a few sex scenes could've been cut so the ending wasn't as rushed but I still had such a great time with this book and hey, it actually inspired me to get my rosary out again – amazing what smut can do, huh?
TLDR; I actually think there's nothing more attractive than a man willing to devote his entire life to God so I was helpless from the start
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Death, Pedophilia, and Alcohol
Minor: Stalking
literary_laur's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Suicide
sushilliard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Sexism and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
aryc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content
soraydiant's review
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual assault
kat_reads26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was surprised by how respectful Simone actually was to the Catholic religion (despite what most would call "blasphemous" sex scenes, but hey, no complaints here). If anything, this book is pro Christianity without being too preachy (but it does have its moments). If you were looking for a spicy romance about a Priest that's also anti-religious, this book isn't that.
Priest is the perfect spicy, dark romance book for you if you love DDLG, light BDSM elements, romance, and have a kink for men of the cloth defying their sacred vows.
While this book does move hot and fast with the sexuality, Simone makes the lead character's chemistry and romance (mostly) believable, all while keeping you on edge wondering if a happy ending is possible for this taboo pairing. The book focuses mainly on the lead characters of Father Bell and Poppy Danforth (but why do we care about anyone else anyways???), giving the story lots of space to breathe life into these characters and make you root for them til the end.
But overall, this was worth the read, and I may even come back to it someday when I find myself missing Father Bell.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Suicide and Child abuse