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katiekeske's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I liked the characters and the sweet scenes that were between the two of them and how their love grew over time. I am a big geek when it comes to comics and movies so Evie's personality was endearing to me.
Graphic: Sexual content
julietbourke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed this. It was a fun light read, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. If you're looking for something with witches and other supernatural creatures, set in New Orleans with a quirky fmc this would make a great read.
Pros:
- Fun, flirty, and fast-paced
- Unique and well-rounded characters
- Interesting premise
- Friends to lovers trope
- Sets up the world very well, I want to learn more about the rest of Evie's sisters and about the other supernatural characters
- Loved the comic book aspect and the fact that both main characters were artists
Cons:
- Some of the dialog and pacing felt a little awkward or clunky
- Some things felt a little too traditional and I didn't like the vibe - like how Evie would talk about her body, or the lack of explicit consent in some of the spicier scenes (consent would be given it just seemed to take a while to get there)
- Similarly, Mateo's internal conversations with his wolf Alpha were very... Alpha male - Mateo seemed nice, but some of Alpha's actions/thoughts gave me the ick
- The ending and defeating the villan seemed a little too contrived (Scooby-Doo who's under the mask type reveals). It all went a bit too easily
Graphic: Sexual content
jrod4322's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Racism and Body horror
amberreadsitall's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
By: Juliette Cross
Spice: 3
Pages: 410
Started: 3/11/14
Finished: 3/12/24
Mateo seeks out the help of Evie & her sisters to help break whatever curse has been cast on him that is preventing him from shifting. Meanwhile we, the readers, treated to the grumpy inner dialogue of Alpha, his wolf’s persona. It’s giving MAJOR Venom vibes!
Throughout the story you are introduced to other magical characters and creatures while you follow the Evie-Teo love story. It’s a quick & funny read with just the right amount of spice. I enjoyed it & I hope you do too!
Graphic: Sexual content
kittykels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
A lot went into the sisters trying to figure out who "hexed" Mateo, but all their efforts didn't even matter in the end because none of the avenues they used are how they ended up figuring it out.
I loved the tension and the build up of the romance. Mates as a trope, especially in werewolf romances, is usually not enjoyable for me, but it was more low-key in this book which I really appreciated.
While some of the language and behavior of the FMC was a little "young" for a 38 year old, I also feel like it made sense. She's supposed to be young at heart, nerdy, and maybe just a little weird to some people, but Mateo loves her and embraces her for it. As a 30-something who feels like they'll be young at heart literally forever, I appreciate how the FMC is accepted for who she is and what she likes and is encouraged to be herself.
Finally, I have to say I loved that this book took place in New Orleans. While I don't love NOLA all that much in real life, I appreciate it's culture and how fun it is to use as a setting, especially for witches, werewolves, and vampires. My hometown of Lafayette was even mentioned in this book! It made me homesick and I especially miss the Cajun food.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
aclark437's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Violence
abicaro17's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Blood, Body horror, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Cursing, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Violence, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Confinement
ooflasagna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
aelin_morgenstern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Cursing
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content