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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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 out of 5 (I enjoyed it a lot)
I liked this story the best out of all three Glimmer Falls books. Both the MMC and FMC are more interesting to me than the main characters of the prior series. Ben is an anxious, thoughtful, and sensitive werewolf. He's passionate about the things he loves and cares for his family. And he knits! Eleanora is also very exciting. Half succubus and half vampire is a sexy combo. I did feel like her ideas on psychology and mental health felt a little unrealistically modern for being 600 years old. But I did love her crazy wackiness juxtaposed against her vulnerable sides. I love that the characters' respective beings don't define who they are--their humanity and personality are what shines in the story.
The plot itself was a little clunky. I did not care for the side plot with the election with Ben's sister. But I was very invested in the main plot with breaking Eleanora's curse and her journey in healing from abuse. That story was very well done. And even though there wasa third act breakup , I thought it was very well done, and the reconciliation was super cute. Overall a fun, spicy read.
Audiobook Review
Audiobook narration: Single American female narrator
Audiobook performance: 4 out of 5 (Perfectly captures the story and characters)
Book Information
Genre: Paranormal romcom
Series information:> Book 3 in Glimmer Falls series. Completed 3-book series of interconnected standalones. You can read them as standalones, but if you intend to read all three, you should read them in order.
Steam Level: 4 out of 5 (Explicit open door)
Romance Level:> 5 out of 5 (Romance story in fantasy setting)
How I Read It: E-book and audiobook borrowed from Libby
I liked this story the best out of all three Glimmer Falls books. Both the MMC and FMC are more interesting to me than the main characters of the prior series. Ben is an anxious, thoughtful, and sensitive werewolf. He's passionate about the things he loves and cares for his family. And he knits! Eleanora is also very exciting. Half succubus and half vampire is a sexy combo. I did feel like her ideas on psychology and mental health felt a little unrealistically modern for being 600 years old. But I did love her crazy wackiness juxtaposed against her vulnerable sides. I love that the characters' respective beings don't define who they are--their humanity and personality are what shines in the story.
The plot itself was a little clunky. I did not care for the side plot with the election with Ben's sister. But I was very invested in the main plot with breaking Eleanora's curse and her journey in healing from abuse. That story was very well done. And even though there was
Audiobook Review
Audiobook narration: Single American female narrator
Audiobook performance: 4 out of 5 (Perfectly captures the story and characters)
Book Information
Genre: Paranormal romcom
Series information:> Book 3 in Glimmer Falls series. Completed 3-book series of interconnected standalones. You can read them as standalones, but if you intend to read all three, you should read them in order.
Steam Level: 4 out of 5 (Explicit open door)
Romance Level:> 5 out of 5 (Romance story in fantasy setting)
How I Read It: E-book and audiobook borrowed from Libby
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
funny
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
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
Complicated
If you’re craving a paranormal rom-com with bite, this one’s got claws and heart. Ben Rosewood, a sweater-vest-wearing werewolf with anxiety and a thriving plant shop, accidentally wins a cursed crystal on eBay—only to unleash Eleanora, a centuries-old vampire succubus with a thirst for revenge and a flair for Star Trek references.
Their forced proximity sparks a slow-burn romance full of magical mishaps, emotional healing, and laugh-out-loud moments. Think cozy vibes with a side of bloodlust and banter. Hawley balances quirky humor with deeper themes like trauma, consent, and self-worth, all wrapped in a delightfully madcap package.