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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
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
hopkinsa3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Violence, Cursing, and Grief
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Car accident, and Death of parent
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
mj452's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Hate crime, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Misogyny, Fatphobia, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Blood, and Body shaming
sdupont's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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 surprisingly found myself unable to put this book down. I don’t generally read much fantasy but found this world easy to read and follow. All of the characters were quite likable and as a reader I found myself rooting for all 4 of the mates. This book is definitely smutty but there is emotional connections between all of the characters. There is also a sub-plot involving stalking by an ex. I recommend this for folks looking for a spicy fantasy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Abandonment, and Body shaming
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
ashleycmms's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Violence, Stalking, Sexual content, Grief, and Animal death
katiekeske's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
A great poly monster romance! Each love interest was well developed, and the spicy scenes were creative, hot, and full of consent. I was looking forward to reading this book for a while, and it did not disappoint!
Grace is a sweet heroine who has to work through her personal issues due to her hurtful family. She has been on some terrible dates and decides to go to the match maker at the bathhouse (the same from Stalked by the Kraken!).
This is a MMMF relationship. I thought the relationship dynamics were interesting since the Gargoyles were all already established in they own polyamorous relationship before meeting Grace.
If you see the trigger warnings, the villain in the story is responsible for thestalking, vandalism, kidnapping, and body shaming. . It's brief and not overwhelming.
Grace is a sweet heroine who has to work through her personal issues due to her hurtful family. She has been on some terrible dates and decides to go to the match maker at the bathhouse (the same from Stalked by the Kraken!).
This is a MMMF relationship. I thought the relationship dynamics were interesting since the Gargoyles were all already established in they own polyamorous relationship before meeting Grace.
If you see the trigger warnings, the villain in the story is responsible for the
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking and Grief
Minor: Body shaming and Kidnapping
karamelka_kar19's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief