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fmcfranny's review
4.0
I loved a story with an incubus that wanted true love instead of whoring his way around the world. Loved that he tried to always do the right thing even if it hurt him. Loved how fiercely the bear loved him back. my only complaint is that the ending was rushed feeling.
snrubydolem's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
3.5
wildfaeriecaps's review
5.0
That was cute. Not exactly what I was expecting, but a nice diversion for a couple of hours.
teresab78's review
4.0
Good series start
Though we don’t learn much about this world, I enjoyed what was there. I really liked Jasper and his ethical dilemma. It was a good plot point. It’s a bit of a insta lust but I believed the feelings.
Though we don’t learn much about this world, I enjoyed what was there. I really liked Jasper and his ethical dilemma. It was a good plot point. It’s a bit of a insta lust but I believed the feelings.
msjessc's review
4.0
Absolutely adorable story. As with most novellas, there were parts that were skimmed or out and out skipped I wish hadn't been, but a really enjoyable romance.
Spoiler
Yes there's the traditional 70% break up, but it's relatively quick. No cheating or sharing.ramakn22's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual content
Moderate: Dysphoria, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Self harm
vrstal's review
4.0
3.5/5.
Poisonwood is the first time I have read the Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes duo. The love story with an Incubus who feels bad about feeding from unsuspecting humans, and a grumpy hermit bear shifter within the forest of Lyric.
Jasper and Caleb were sweet together. Caleb is caring even if not full of words, and takes care of Jasper selflessly and feels a lot of the loneliness inside. Jasper makes Caleb feel wanted and he finds someone who wants him for himself, not for being an incubus and being a bit of a horny magnet. It took them a bit of time to get together, and then there is some whitefanging due to Jasper's misconceptions of what could happen in a relationship with an incubus. Further misunderstandings affect their getting back together, but eventually, the couple reaches their HEA.
This might sound weird but I think my favorite part was the epilogue, of Jasper finally having full confidence in himself and their relationship. How their life pieced back together. There was some midpoint-angst for sure, and the breakup/drama around that was difficult to read too. For being a book about an incubus, the sex scenes were just... fine. That is what the book is really for me: just fine.
I don't think it's bad, though, so if you want an easy PNR novella to read, this is a good one for it!
Poisonwood is the first time I have read the Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes duo. The love story with an Incubus who feels bad about feeding from unsuspecting humans, and a grumpy hermit bear shifter within the forest of Lyric.
Jasper and Caleb were sweet together. Caleb is caring even if not full of words, and takes care of Jasper selflessly and feels a lot of the loneliness inside. Jasper makes Caleb feel wanted and he finds someone who wants him for himself, not for being an incubus and being a bit of a horny magnet. It took them a bit of time to get together, and then there is some whitefanging due to Jasper's misconceptions of what could happen in a relationship with an incubus. Further misunderstandings affect their getting back together, but eventually, the couple reaches their HEA.
This might sound weird but I think my favorite part was the epilogue, of Jasper finally having full confidence in himself and their relationship. How their life pieced back together. There was some midpoint-angst for sure, and the breakup/drama around that was difficult to read too. For being a book about an incubus, the sex scenes were just... fine. That is what the book is really for me: just fine.
I don't think it's bad, though, so if you want an easy PNR novella to read, this is a good one for it!