Reviews

Mated to the Monster by Sarah Spade

themessyplanner's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

exitbandit's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

weiffman's review against another edition

2.0

Slow burn to get to 95% then fade to black? *insert eyeroll here* A lot of redundant comments throughout the book as if you wouldn't believe what was being said and had to hear it several times. I felt like a lot of important parts were actually fade to black like as if the information being shared wasn't relevant. 

kmez's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

alexbobalix's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

Could be smuttier. 
C-6
A-6
W-7
P-6
I-6
L-4
E-7

🌶️-1.75

nraeag's review against another edition

5.0

No miscommunication, all issues resolved quickly with minor stress, perfect cute, quick read with a moderate/low amount of smut

catfriend's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? Yes

3.25

mariahmaureen13's review against another edition

3.0

Not one full smut scene

flori_22's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

aryschneider's review against another edition

3.0

OOOOOOOOOOOOOH GIRL! This was my first introduction to "monster romance" so take my reviews with a grain of salt. But hot damn, did this series quickly become my guilty pleasure.

Review:
This book was a trashy quick-read that made me feel...dirty(?)...for enjoying. Probably because I've never read a monster romance and it's always been a taboo subject for me (aside from Twilight). However, by the end of it, I was hooked on the series and was DEVOURING the books. New guilty pleasure unlocked. It also taught me, gave me permission really, to explore new genres/subcategories of books I never thought about before, so thank you Sarah Spade for that life lesson! I gave it three stars because some parts of it felt rushed and I longed for MORE. But don't mistake that for lack of entertainment. The amount of times I literally laughed out loud (Shannon attempting to banish Mal with seasonings and banging pots-and him thinking it was a human mating ritual? Snort-laughing). I also love a book where the guy is inexperienced and immediately falls for the girl. Add in fated mates? Sold. Done. Sign me up, take my money.