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cienfuegos2018jade's review
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
5.0
baileyyy's review
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? No
3.5
thujnker's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
roadtripreader's review
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Some Demigod level debauchery right there.
Yeah, I won't pretend I read this for anything but spice between mortals and gods. But it was so much more than that. It was written so well, I'm ready for the next installment in the series.
When Jovie asks:
"Could anyone blame me for wanting to belong to a god whose sole purpose is pleasure?"
The only logical answer is no, no darling, no one can blame you.
Romance Plot/Storyline/Themes:
The Valley worldbuilding continues from that infamously hot Easter Bunny debacle. I do love how she can create whole histories and backdrops in a few short paragraphs.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Jovie is torn between being the one who calls the shots and makes the rules and runs her life to being a toy for a God. She lacks balance in the immediate aftermath of "the bargain".
Diyo, The God of Pleasure is a just god and in the same breath, not quite as ruthless as any old God from any old pagan religion. Humans are toys but Diyo seems to care for their new toy, Jovie. Oh yeah, and Diyo is a hermaphrodite/rebus/double organed - which peaked my interest by at least nine LEVELSof curiosity.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
●Mr C maneuvering Jovie into unwitting offering
●...ahem 🔥Day 3 of the Bachannal.
●uhm why does the bachannal smell like camphor? That is not an enticing sexy scent. I mean might as well have said lemongrass or something
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
“Some things are worth selling your soul for, Jovie.” (Mr C to Jovie )
"I made the rules, and I’ve made sure my contracts are as binding as the old gods’ bargains." (Jovie on the wording of a deal)
"Diyo is dangerous. They’re the type of god who could make you stay…the type of god who could just as easily hand you off to one of their less pleasant kin" (Jovie on kissing a God)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
●The Wishing Well.
●The Realm of The old Gods.
●The dangers of making bargains with gods.
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Romance Books by 2025
Yeah, I won't pretend I read this for anything but spice between mortals and gods. But it was so much more than that. It was written so well, I'm ready for the next installment in the series.
When Jovie asks:
"Could anyone blame me for wanting to belong to a god whose sole purpose is pleasure?"
The only logical answer is no, no darling, no one can blame you.
Romance Plot/Storyline/Themes:
The Valley worldbuilding continues from that infamously hot Easter Bunny debacle. I do love how she can create whole histories and backdrops in a few short paragraphs.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Jovie is torn between being the one who calls the shots and makes the rules and runs her life to being a toy for a God. She lacks balance in the immediate aftermath of "the bargain".
Diyo, The God of Pleasure is a just god and in the same breath, not quite as ruthless as any old God from any old pagan religion. Humans are toys but Diyo seems to care for their new toy, Jovie. Oh yeah, and Diyo is a hermaphrodite/rebus/double organed - which peaked my interest by at least nine LEVELSof curiosity.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
●Mr C maneuvering Jovie into unwitting offering
●...ahem 🔥Day 3 of the Bachannal.
●uhm why does the bachannal smell like camphor? That is not an enticing sexy scent. I mean might as well have said lemongrass or something
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
“Some things are worth selling your soul for, Jovie.” (Mr C to Jovie )
"I made the rules, and I’ve made sure my contracts are as binding as the old gods’ bargains." (Jovie on the wording of a deal)
"Diyo is dangerous. They’re the type of god who could make you stay…the type of god who could just as easily hand you off to one of their less pleasant kin" (Jovie on kissing a God)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
●The Wishing Well.
●The Realm of The old Gods.
●The dangers of making bargains with gods.
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Romance Books by 2025
akoala's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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? No
3.25
leslie99's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0