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liiaan's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
may_1916's review
Gusto ko lang mag rant hehe di ko na tinuloy kasi di naman yung first demon ang nakatuluyan nya, binuild up nung una tapos ganun nalng ano ba yern! Kainis! Ekis!
sonibookoroni's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
First and foremost check your trigger warnings!
This was ok… the novela titled “Branded” that I thought was required to be read before this, is also in the first like 11 chapters of this book. So no need to read it separately, it’s repeated here.
With that being said this was a fun spice filled with a bit of plot story. Selma is a special girl who can see the demons that walk the earth, and after 1 too many mandatory psych holds, our girl gets wise and pretends they’re not there, until she can’t. She runs into trouble, then away right into Kain, or he runs into her? Their meet cute is far from.. but, it works.
Will I continue on to the second book? Maybe? Not sure if it’s just going to be a repeat of the ALL spice I just ingested with this first book. All in all though, good time! Happy reading!
This was ok… the novela titled “Branded” that I thought was required to be read before this, is also in the first like 11 chapters of this book. So no need to read it separately, it’s repeated here.
With that being said this was a fun spice filled with a bit of plot story. Selma is a special girl who can see the demons that walk the earth, and after 1 too many mandatory psych holds, our girl gets wise and pretends they’re not there, until she can’t. She runs into trouble, then away right into Kain, or he runs into her? Their meet cute is far from.. but, it works.
Will I continue on to the second book? Maybe? Not sure if it’s just going to be a repeat of the ALL spice I just ingested with this first book. All in all though, good time! Happy reading!
mlcreads's review
5.0
This is a very dark story. Demon's who capture and sell women to be breeders does not scream warm and fuzzy. There is a lot of sex and violence. However the story line is strong, the characters are great, there is lots happening to keep your attention and it just keeps getting better. Kain is a contradiction, he is strong and dominant but he has a very soft spot for Selma and he can't seem to help but want to make her happy and safe, even when it goes against his demonic nature. Selma starts out as a weak female, trying to hide herself from the demons, but as the story progresses she discovers a hidden strength, and finds that she and Kain make a great team. There is war coming and I look forward to reading the next book in this series to see who comes out on top.
inniebin's review against another edition
5.0
Lord Kain...At Your Service...
Demon's Mark is book number 1 of this amazing demonic series and you will need to have read the prequel book '[b:Branded|48377264|Branded (Demon's Mark #0.5)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570412307l/48377264._SY75_.jpg|73663810]' before you read this book as it won't make much sense to you if you don't. :)
Selma is on the run from Marathin. Tiered, dirty and terrified she happens upon Lord Protector Kain.
Originally on a different mission, Lord Kain has enough to worry about than the little breeder he spies entering the pub. There have been reports of females entering his territory and it's his job as Protector to deal with them.
No longer able to see through a demon's disguise (read the prequel [b:Branded|48377264|Branded (Demon's Mark #0.5)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570412307l/48377264._SY75_.jpg|73663810]!) doesn't mean Selma can't feel them. And there is definitely something telling about the handsome yet very large male sitting in the dark corner, but by running away - she finds herself in even more dangerous trouble.
Female demons... and they HATE breeders.
It seems Selma and Kain's paths are destined to cross, can Selma trust again? Is Kain just like every other demon she's met so far?
This series is dark erotica with some serious Alpha Males, demons, dubious consent, power exchange ++, so you have been warned, but I absolutely loved it! It's HAWT and it's sexy!
And Selma and Kain's story is, in my opinion, a beautiful one. Kain shows us that there is so much more at stake than small things. And believe it or not, this giant Alpha Male demon? He's got a heart. And he is fiercely protective.
I can not wait for the last instalment in the series: [b:Prince of Demons|48579307|Prince of Demons (Demon's Mark Book 2)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572038011l/48579307._SY75_.jpg|73909485]!
**I received this ARC copy for free in exchange for an honest review**
Demon's Mark is book number 1 of this amazing demonic series and you will need to have read the prequel book '[b:Branded|48377264|Branded (Demon's Mark #0.5)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570412307l/48377264._SY75_.jpg|73663810]' before you read this book as it won't make much sense to you if you don't. :)
Selma is on the run from Marathin. Tiered, dirty and terrified she happens upon Lord Protector Kain.
Originally on a different mission, Lord Kain has enough to worry about than the little breeder he spies entering the pub. There have been reports of females entering his territory and it's his job as Protector to deal with them.
No longer able to see through a demon's disguise (read the prequel [b:Branded|48377264|Branded (Demon's Mark #0.5)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570412307l/48377264._SY75_.jpg|73663810]!) doesn't mean Selma can't feel them. And there is definitely something telling about the handsome yet very large male sitting in the dark corner, but by running away - she finds herself in even more dangerous trouble.
Female demons... and they HATE breeders.
It seems Selma and Kain's paths are destined to cross, can Selma trust again? Is Kain just like every other demon she's met so far?
This series is dark erotica with some serious Alpha Males, demons, dubious consent, power exchange ++, so you have been warned, but I absolutely loved it! It's HAWT and it's sexy!
And Selma and Kain's story is, in my opinion, a beautiful one. Kain shows us that there is so much more at stake than small things. And believe it or not, this giant Alpha Male demon? He's got a heart. And he is fiercely protective.
I can not wait for the last instalment in the series: [b:Prince of Demons|48579307|Prince of Demons (Demon's Mark Book 2)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572038011l/48579307._SY75_.jpg|73909485]!
**I received this ARC copy for free in exchange for an honest review**
shaddowdaddylover's review against another edition
4.0
Just finished the bed post scene....I am at a loss of words