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nose_in_a_book's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I devoured this book. It’s rare for me to become an instant fan of an author but I’ll read anything Lark has to give. This was like sinking into a hot bath in winter after a long day. Comforting and sensual in a way that is addictive. I liked how the characters were aware of their own flaws and we got to see them imperfectly accounting for them. I love that we were given plenty of time for joy amongst the conflict. I liked that the plus size character was not the only one with body issues.
Maybe I’ll come back and write more but I’m so tired from staying up late two nights in a row to finish this which is as high a complement as I can personally offer.
I devoured this book. It’s rare for me to become an instant fan of an author but I’ll read anything Lark has to give. This was like sinking into a hot bath in winter after a long day. Comforting and sensual in a way that is addictive. I liked how the characters were aware of their own flaws and we got to see them imperfectly accounting for them. I love that we were given plenty of time for joy amongst the conflict. I liked that the plus size character was not the only one with body issues.
Maybe I’ll come back and write more but I’m so tired from staying up late two nights in a row to finish this which is as high a complement as I can personally offer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking, Kidnapping, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Body shaming, Abandonment, Grief, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
chemistrychick68's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Holy Heck this book was H-O-T as Hades hiimself! 🥵🔥 I love a good RH even better when it involves the supernatural. Definitely deserves a 5🌶 rating. The only thing I did not enjoy was the stalking done by the ex. This element was not mentioned in the "before you read/listen" info on Spotify and did not enjoy the surprise trigger. Other than that I loved it, definitely one of those books not to listen to at work...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Stalking, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Kidnapping, Classism, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Murder, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
boydgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping and Stalking
lbelow's review against another edition
5.0
Lillian Lark knows how to do polyamory right! Each of the gargoyles was such a fully-fleshed, complex character with a deep love for each other as well as for the heroine. This book is filled with tender moments, sweet moments, hot moments, and just enough danger to amplify the tension. Best I've read from her yet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Kidnapping
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Kidnapping
Minor: Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Fatphobia
cpachet's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Complex characters with interesting lives, neat world building, and good (monster) spice. I cried at several points and haven’t done that in a while, so obviously Lillian Lark made me care about the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Kidnapping and Fatphobia
leonalikesliterature's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I read Stalked by the Kraken and wasn’t particularly impressed, so I started this book feeling skeptical, but I inhaled this book because it was phenomenal! I really enjoyed the pacing, the characters and their complicated dynamics, the spice, and the romance.
I loved Grace, and all her gargoyle hotties. Grace’s relationships with each gargoyle progressed both individually and holistically. Their relationships developed and weaved together in such a delightful, beautiful, and steamy way! I loved all the characters individually and together. This book had a lovely depiction of a healthy poly relationship and I’ve never seen that represented so well before. I absolutely loved this book!
I loved Grace, and all her gargoyle hotties. Grace’s relationships with each gargoyle progressed both individually and holistically. Their relationships developed and weaved together in such a delightful, beautiful, and steamy way! I loved all the characters individually and together. This book had a lovely depiction of a healthy poly relationship and I’ve never seen that represented so well before. I absolutely loved this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
shaipanda's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Actually so so so obcessed
The 🌶️🌶️, the plot, the characters, the character dynamics like omg perfectttt I’m so excited to read the other ones in this series holy shit
The 🌶️🌶️, the plot, the characters, the character dynamics like omg perfectttt I’m so excited to read the other ones in this series holy shit
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, and Body shaming
Moderate: Fatphobia, Grief, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse and Blood
littlewishling's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I can already tell I’m going to love everything Lark writes. Her writing is really captivating and her characters are so fun. I’m also very intrigued by the magic world she’s built.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, and Kidnapping
inkdrinkers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"All my heart and mind are filled with are pages, a cozy fire, and the males that inspired the deepest sort of good ache in my soul."
Grace is tired of the scheming of her witch family. She's low contact with them, but it hasn't stopped them from encouraging her to lose weight, marry a witch from a "good" family, and come home to be a wife. But when she approaches Rose Love at the Love Bathhouse to hopefully find a match, Grace never expects to be thrown into a relationship with one gargoyle - let alone three.
Sometimes - listen - sometimes the body needs a reverse harem gargoyle smut. It's like blowing air into a Nintendo gameboy cartridge, it definitely helps. It resets something. At least that's what I'm going to say and we're all just going to accept it. I loved this. I've devoured the other books in the Monstrous Matches series (WEREWOLF IS NEXT!!!) and I just really adore the world that Lillian Lark has created. It's so rich and full of so many interesting characters and people. I'm a sucker for anything that involves a slightly dramatic third act (and this delivers) and I just really feel like Lark did a wonderful job balancing the way Grace fell slowly in love with our three gargoyles.
Now... That being said. Broderick could get it. It's no surprise the slightly unhinged artist type is my favorite, at this point I am transparent. I did love Elliot and Alasdair - but wow. I'm so excited to dive into the next novella in this series and then Emilia's book after! These have been great binge reads on my phone, I literally couldn't put this one down.
Content Warnings: Sexual content (MMFM scenes, plus more), Stalking (mild), Body shaming/Fatphobia (from family), Kidnapping (brief), Grief/Death, Animal death (used in spellwork)
Grace is tired of the scheming of her witch family. She's low contact with them, but it hasn't stopped them from encouraging her to lose weight, marry a witch from a "good" family, and come home to be a wife. But when she approaches Rose Love at the Love Bathhouse to hopefully find a match, Grace never expects to be thrown into a relationship with one gargoyle - let alone three.
Sometimes - listen - sometimes the body needs a reverse harem gargoyle smut. It's like blowing air into a Nintendo gameboy cartridge, it definitely helps. It resets something. At least that's what I'm going to say and we're all just going to accept it. I loved this. I've devoured the other books in the Monstrous Matches series (WEREWOLF IS NEXT!!!) and I just really adore the world that Lillian Lark has created. It's so rich and full of so many interesting characters and people. I'm a sucker for anything that involves a slightly dramatic third act (and this delivers) and I just really feel like Lark did a wonderful job balancing the way Grace fell slowly in love with our three gargoyles.
Now... That being said. Broderick could get it. It's no surprise the slightly unhinged artist type is my favorite, at this point I am transparent. I did love Elliot and Alasdair - but wow. I'm so excited to dive into the next novella in this series and then Emilia's book after! These have been great binge reads on my phone, I literally couldn't put this one down.
Content Warnings: Sexual content (MMFM scenes, plus more), Stalking (mild), Body shaming/Fatphobia (from family), Kidnapping (brief), Grief/Death, Animal death (used in spellwork)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Body shaming, Animal death, and Stalking