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demon_queen13's review
This isn't a horrible story, but it felt rushed. Pair that with a few tropes I don't care for (namely the one a little after the halfway mark, which was also cringey because of the rushed scenario), & I decided I'm not invested enough to finish it.
bel_aminori's review
4.0
Lillian Lark is quickly becoming my favourite author of the year ( and she gives these awesome recommendations of TikTok).
I absolutely loved this book it is so immersive and interesting I love the lore and culture behind the harpy community and how the FMC tries to get what she wants without losing her roots. I really spoke to me coming from a POC family.
The dynamics between her and the 2 love interests were also really well done, we could see that they all struggle with a bit of insecurity but in the end, you just need the right people to remind you constantly that you are loved and desired.
And 2 people are always better than one :).
I absolutely loved this book it is so immersive and interesting I love the lore and culture behind the harpy community and how the FMC tries to get what she wants without losing her roots. I really spoke to me coming from a POC family.
The dynamics between her and the 2 love interests were also really well done, we could see that they all struggle with a bit of insecurity but in the end, you just need the right people to remind you constantly that you are loved and desired.
And 2 people are always better than one :).
burntoutlizzielizard's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
katiekeske's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
If you like angsty, polyamorous, paranormal romances with a bit of dom/sub dynamics, then you'll probably like this one between a harpy, a wolf shifter, and a demon. You get to read chapters from each character's POV.
I love how Lillian Lark makes her characters feel like real people and the details she includes in building the magical world while making it feel like every day life. I like her MMF romances because I like when the polyamorous relationship is between all the characters and not just centered around the female.
I also like that the heroine is of Persian descent and a harpy. I've never read a paranormal romance with a harpy before. I didn't like the harpy cultural practices, but harpies aren't known for being sweet either.
This is not my favorite book of hers, but others may enjoy it more than I did. This story is not as sweet and low-angst as others of hers that I've enjoyed.
The spice is hot and steamy in this from the get go. There's no slow burn or building of love before the three get together. On one hand, they are all supernatural beings who understand what being a "mate" means and are consenting adults, so if they want to jump straight to bed with each other, that's totally fine. On the other hand, Zeph just met these men and is injured to boot! I just like a bit more loving feelings to be around before they get together.
Other things that I didn't enjoy were how insecure each character was in the relationship and how fast the relationship happened. I would label this with the idiots to lovers trope. I think it was probably a somewhat realistic portrayal of how people not used to the concept of a polyamorous relationship may behave and feel, but it was frustrating for me to read through the turmoil of their emotions. Also, I'm not a fan of when wolf shifters have their animal side described as separate from them, which is the case in this with Greg.
I'm glad to have read it because it has some characters that appear in later books, too.
I love how Lillian Lark makes her characters feel like real people and the details she includes in building the magical world while making it feel like every day life. I like her MMF romances because I like when the polyamorous relationship is between all the characters and not just centered around the female.
I also like that the heroine is of Persian descent and a harpy. I've never read a paranormal romance with a harpy before. I didn't like the harpy cultural practices, but harpies aren't known for being sweet either.
This is not my favorite book of hers, but others may enjoy it more than I did. This story is not as sweet and low-angst as others of hers that I've enjoyed.
The spice is hot and steamy in this from the get go. There's no slow burn or building of love before the three get together. On one hand, they are all supernatural beings who understand what being a "mate" means and are consenting adults, so if they want to jump straight to bed with each other, that's totally fine. On the other hand, Zeph just met these men and is injured to boot! I just like a bit more loving feelings to be around before they get together.
Other things that I didn't enjoy were how insecure each character was in the relationship and how fast the relationship happened. I would label this with the idiots to lovers trope. I think it was probably a somewhat realistic portrayal of how people not used to the concept of a polyamorous relationship may behave and feel, but it was frustrating for me to read through the turmoil of their emotions. Also, I'm not a fan of when wolf shifters have their animal side described as separate from them, which is the case in this with Greg.
I'm glad to have read it because it has some characters that appear in later books, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Confinement
Moderate: Bullying, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, and Trafficking
Minor: Slavery, Abortion, Child death, and Vomit
The heroine has an unexpected pregnancy. She keeps it. Abortion is mentioned as an option but is quickly denied. The past harpy cultural practice of only keeping female babies is described and mentions male babies being abandoned or killed in the past.janeofalltrades's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bunnerz's review
DNF at 35% when Greg found out his great-grandparents were also a triad.
I found all the action and lack of communication to be rather contrived, and the insta-lust seemed like a false foundation for a serious relationship between the three main characters - the FMC harpy Zephyrine and ex-lovers demon Asa and wolf shifter Gregory. After Greg's mother matter-of-fact told Greg that having two fated mates was no big deal, I had to quit since all the info-dumping was quite boring. I read a few reviews with spoilers from others that finished this book, and the rest of the plot didn't sound like it would be my cup of tea either.
Reading the author's note, this appeared to be their first paranormal and menage romance. It was definitely a lot less enjoyable than the other writing I had read in their Monstrous Matches series, of which the first book actually takes place before this story chronologically.
I found all the action and lack of communication to be rather contrived, and the insta-lust seemed like a false foundation for a serious relationship between the three main characters - the FMC harpy Zephyrine and ex-lovers demon Asa and wolf shifter Gregory. After Greg's mother matter-of-fact told Greg that having two fated mates was no big deal, I had to quit since all the info-dumping was quite boring. I read a few reviews with spoilers from others that finished this book, and the rest of the plot didn't sound like it would be my cup of tea either.
Reading the author's note, this appeared to be their first paranormal and menage romance. It was definitely a lot less enjoyable than the other writing I had read in their Monstrous Matches series, of which the first book actually takes place before this story chronologically.
seekerofstories's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
karamelka_kar19's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
stillsarahjane's review
3.0
3.5 stars
A paranormal MMF urban fantasy, a fun start to the series and a good introduction to Lillian's universe.
A paranormal MMF urban fantasy, a fun start to the series and a good introduction to Lillian's universe.
veronicadidato's review
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was one of the fastest stories I think I've ever read. Almost felt like I got whiplash from how fast things went. The characters are for the most part believable and interesting, and the dynamic is definitely there. Unfortunately, the sheer speed of the progression (I mean 24h from meeting to bonding to finding out she's pregnant is a bit much) definitely took away points for me. It didn't need to happen this fast, it could have been dragged out a bit and everything could still have happened just the way it did.
Because of it, a lot of the reactions also didn't ring true to me. Some of the doubts make sense because the two men have a history, but wondering why someone didn't talk to you about something important when you've known each other for like 2 days is kind of stupid.
Like
"Was the pressure of the clutch so soon in our relationship that we couldn't have a strong foundation?"
Lady, you met them like two days ago. "Soon" is too late of a word for that timeframe. "Soon" would be like three months in. You don't know them enough to even know if they can have lactose without having an intimate date with the toilet for the evening. What the hell do you think?
This is probably my least favorite book of this author. It's not badly crafted, but the content had the potential to be good and interesting, however, rushing it to this degree didn't do it any favours.
Because of it, a lot of the reactions also didn't ring true to me. Some of the doubts make sense because the two men have a history, but wondering why someone didn't talk to you about something important when you've known each other for like 2 days is kind of stupid.
"Was the pressure of the clutch so soon in our relationship that we couldn't have a strong foundation?"
Lady, you met them like two days ago. "Soon" is too late of a word for that timeframe. "Soon" would be like three months in. You don't know them enough to even know if they can have lactose without having an intimate date with the toilet for the evening. What the hell do you think?
This is probably my least favorite book of this author. It's not badly crafted, but the content had the potential to be good and interesting, however, rushing it to this degree didn't do it any favours.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexism