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Captured by the Monsters by R.L. Caulder

earthtonadia's review

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4.0

3.5 stars

The Trifecta of monsters from the Below were so hot and caring, doing anything and everything for their mate. The first half of the book was really hot, but I felt that the second was a little too plot-heavy (or maybe I was just anticipating more smut). Overall it was a hot and easy read.

danny_kearl's review

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DNF at page 176.

kpree92's review

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

nmkitten's review

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3.0

Fast burn...maybe a little too fast

If you're here for the spice, you're in the right place. The MCs are cute and the world building is good, I just felt it jumped too quickly from doubt and mistrust to love and security.

The guys call each other brother but are they actually siblings or just chosen family? Sera embraces her true self in this new world but given the world she grew up in, it's hard to understand why she gives in to her monsters so quickly. I think the plot and the history of Sera and her mates would've benefit from more "time" aka pages to flesh out their story a little more.

Good quick read if you want a cute story with lots of spice.

mommagypsy's review

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  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

elfsteel's review

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adventurous hopeful tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

cidkid's review

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2.0

Laughably bad. And so problematic imo but the best thing from this is that the dudes had dessert flavored cum and that was the mcs only source of sustenance

tcherone1484's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

courtofmeows's review

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5.0

Sera is chosen to be sent to The Below by her government in a ‘sacrifice’ to the beings that live down there. After three monsters take her back to their grotto, she learns that nothing that her society believes is true about the land below. She starts falling for the monsters and learns she must be presented to the crystal that powers the land to see if she might be the next queen.

With some twists and turns, Sera learns that fate has put her with these monsters in what is to become her new home - but can she also help save her old home, The Above?

Caulder and Marstens made a phenomenal duo writing this book. I was entirely blown away and couldn’t put this story down. The world building and characters were just perfect! This is a definite read for anyone who likes monster romances and even if you don’t think it’s quite your thing, give it a try - you’ll be glad you did in the end!