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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
The level of sarcasm that Leon possesses, is the level I aspire to be at everyday
And the award for the most overhyped book of the year goes tooooo…..
The first half of the book had me in it´s grip, but then it lost me. The plot was interesting and unlike anything I´ve read, but it felt underdeveloped and overshadowed by the romantic sub-plot (which also felt rushed and forced). I found the smutty scenes quite unrealistic (lol), and hard to follow. I had to stop multiple times to try to figure out what was going on.
I did not feel any connection with the main characters at all. Rae felt like a cardboard box, who did not have a personality, besides not caring about her own safety. The number of times I rolled my eyes enough to get a headache because of all the times she headed headfirst into something that could get her killed (only for her to be shocked by the potential danger). When she went to the Hadleigh´s party and WILLINGY took a drink from Jeremiah, AND DRANK IT, I almost DNFd the book. Honestly, in the end I did not care about whether she would make it or not.
Leon could have been an interesting character, but he needed a more developed backstory to get any form of sympathy from me. Honestly, the only character I liked was Cheesecake.
The ending felt too rushed, and it felt like it could have been more developed (or some of the stuff that happened could have been written out), and then, suddenly, it was just…over?
The first half of the book had me in it´s grip, but then it lost me. The plot was interesting and unlike anything I´ve read, but it felt underdeveloped and overshadowed by the romantic sub-plot (which also felt rushed and forced). I found the smutty scenes quite unrealistic (lol), and hard to follow. I had to stop multiple times to try to figure out what was going on.
I did not feel any connection with the main characters at all. Rae felt like a cardboard box, who did not have a personality, besides not caring about her own safety. The number of times I rolled my eyes enough to get a headache because of all the times she headed headfirst into something that could get her killed (only for her to be shocked by the potential danger). When she went to the Hadleigh´s party and WILLINGY took a drink from Jeremiah, AND DRANK IT, I almost DNFd the book. Honestly, in the end I did not care about whether she would make it or not.
Leon could have been an interesting character, but he needed a more developed backstory to get any form of sympathy from me. Honestly, the only character I liked was Cheesecake.
The ending felt too rushed, and it felt like it could have been more developed (or some of the stuff that happened could have been written out), and then, suddenly, it was just…over?
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Character
9.5 – I’ll think about these characters often. Amazing well-written characters and villians. They all had layers to them I wanted to explore. Loved the FMC for the most part.
Atmosphere
9 – I want to read more books in this setting. The setting was cool, standard spooky town with lots of legends. I am excited to read the other 2 and see their events.
Writing
9.5 – Excellent, the spicy parts were the best I ever read, and I got chills when the main character got chills. Amazing.
Plot
9 – Very unique and good. One part of the story could have rendered this all moot but still amazing plot, very horror movie cliché.
Intrigue
10 – Read into the night. I chewed through this book, and I couldn't put it down. I was hooked from the first chapter.
Logic
8 – I totally understand this world. I want to know more about other demons and other creatures.
Enjoyment
10 – I need to read it again. I loved it. I can't wait to read the other 2, and I'm getting the hard cover for this collection.
9.5 – I’ll think about these characters often. Amazing well-written characters and villians. They all had layers to them I wanted to explore. Loved the FMC for the most part.
Atmosphere
9 – I want to read more books in this setting. The setting was cool, standard spooky town with lots of legends. I am excited to read the other 2 and see their events.
Writing
9.5 – Excellent, the spicy parts were the best I ever read, and I got chills when the main character got chills. Amazing.
Plot
9 – Very unique and good. One part of the story could have rendered this all moot but still amazing plot, very horror movie cliché.
Intrigue
10 – Read into the night. I chewed through this book, and I couldn't put it down. I was hooked from the first chapter.
Logic
8 – I totally understand this world. I want to know more about other demons and other creatures.
Enjoyment
10 – I need to read it again. I loved it. I can't wait to read the other 2, and I'm getting the hard cover for this collection.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Holy crap! On the biggest slump of my life and I finally finished a book for book club (late oh well)
I listened to about 90% of this on audio which affected my reading of it, but overall I'd give it a 3.
I didn't love it, especially the FMC. I found her too stubbornly stupid for my liking.
The plot was alright if convoluted. Reminded me in ways of the YA novel "Gone" with the mineshaft and the tentacles and the greater power.
As for the smut I liked some of it but I'm not a pain girly, and I pretended the whole "split tongue" thing didn't exist. Maybe monster romance isn't for me, but I could get into the darker side of things!
All in all I had fun
I listened to about 90% of this on audio which affected my reading of it, but overall I'd give it a 3.
I didn't love it, especially the FMC. I found her too stubbornly stupid for my liking.
The plot was alright if convoluted. Reminded me in ways of the YA novel "Gone" with the mineshaft and the tentacles and the greater power.
As for the smut I liked some of it but I'm not a pain girly, and I pretended the whole "split tongue" thing didn't exist. Maybe monster romance isn't for me, but I could get into the darker side of things!
All in all I had fun
I love every. single. thing. about this book.
not only did it have some of the best spice i have ever read but it also has an amazing and entertaining plot. it was creepy and interesting and i loved everything about it
not only did it have some of the best spice i have ever read but it also has an amazing and entertaining plot. it was creepy and interesting and i loved everything about it
I seriously LOVED Her Soul to Take. This was the book that got me into dark romance. The characters were all so well-developed and interesting - I got attached to them way faster than I expected. And the setting? Creepy, vivid, and so atmospheric. I usually have a hard time visualizing scenes while reading, but Harley's writing made everything crystal clear. It felt like I was there.
Also... Leon. That man (or demon?) owns my soul now. Easily my favorite character - charming, dark, and impossible not to love.
This book is a perfect blend of dark romance and paranormal horror. It's intense, it's steamy, and it's got just the right amount of creepy. l didn't find a single thing I disliked about it. If you're into dark, twisted love stories with demons, secrets, and a good dose of tension, you need to pick this up.
Highly recommend to anyone who loves paranormal dark romance done right!
Also... Leon. That man (or demon?) owns my soul now. Easily my favorite character - charming, dark, and impossible not to love.
This book is a perfect blend of dark romance and paranormal horror. It's intense, it's steamy, and it's got just the right amount of creepy. l didn't find a single thing I disliked about it. If you're into dark, twisted love stories with demons, secrets, and a good dose of tension, you need to pick this up.
Highly recommend to anyone who loves paranormal dark romance done right!