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kiara668's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
moonsbaboons's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
3.0
Enjoyed their chemistry but character development needed
smilestarshine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
amg_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it
I truly enjoyed this story, Percy went through so much and it was painful to read about the abuse he had gone through. It was heartbreaking that he was truly such a gentle soul, yet people abused him and betrayed him. I loved his character so much, he deserves all the love.
I would’ve liked to se a bit more of Haden, but I understand there is a second part. I enjoyed the side characters, this world was incredibly interesting and I was truly immersed in the story.
I can’t wait to read the second book, hopefully it can be released soon.
I truly enjoyed this story, Percy went through so much and it was painful to read about the abuse he had gone through. It was heartbreaking that he was truly such a gentle soul, yet people abused him and betrayed him. I loved his character so much, he deserves all the love.
I would’ve liked to se a bit more of Haden, but I understand there is a second part. I enjoyed the side characters, this world was incredibly interesting and I was truly immersed in the story.
I can’t wait to read the second book, hopefully it can be released soon.
rae_shutupandbookup's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
"They said the Devil only took what you were willing to give." - Percy
Percy wants to live the life that will hopefully grant him pride and acceptance from his father. Hiding his Omega gender he tries to live a normal Beta life on campus. Finding himself in a graveyard proving his worth in a classic college initiation-hazing. He desperately "needs" to be in the Alpha Beta Phi house. . .
Only when Percy actually meets the Devil his world gets flipped upside down and inside out! Suddenly our boy is having to face things he never wanted to! Realizing the truth of being an Omega and just how far his father went to keep Percy down and controlled. Percy being drawn to Haden and more but how can he be a Beta and ignore his Omega side? Which is the right path to take?
"Hell was waking up every day knowing there was nothing you could do to end the nightmare. Hell was craving the love and attention of the people that would never stop hurting you. Life was Hell." - Percy
This story is loosely based on the Hades and Persephone tale. Only both of the love interests are males, and we have the fun sub-genre of the Omegaverse!
Percy is such a precious soul with a big heart! My love grows vegetables and gets teary eyed when he understands that he will be eating the fruits of his labor! He sees the final form of the vegetables as his babies! I could relate to Percy on so many levels. He would rather spend all his time in the greenhouse than anywhere else. Finding peace and being able to fully relax when he's close to the ground and near plants.
Our baby does carry a lot of weight on his shoulders. Having suffered from an abusive home and trying to start a life for himself. But unfortunately, with abuse even if you know you shouldn't you still want acceptance and unconditional love from your family. Especially parental figures. Percy is slowly waking up and facing all the things he thought was "normal". Coming to terms with things from his past that were extremely toxic. A healing journey is beginning!
I loved the opening graveyard scene! Percy meeting Haden and all thoughts and reasons flying out the door as pheromones came barreling in! The dynamic between the two was interesting and I loved the power dynamics between them. Haden being stunned by the capabilities Percy had and just how he couldn't seem to shake the mortal off. Percy doing things that no normal human should be able to!
For me I felt like the focus of this part of the duet was more about Percy and his healing journey. Yes, we do have romance and the complications of the two MMCs trying to figure out this relationship that happened. But Percy's past and rocky present were first and foremost. I loved Tommy and how he was a real friend to Percy. Being patient with Percy but also stern when situations arose.
Fae gives us Omegaverse terminology at the beginning of the story. So, if you're unfamiliar with the genre it helps! There's language spread throughout the book. Discrimination against Omegas and abuse. Trauma caused by home environment, mental, and physical abuse by family. Getting to see first person POV of just how intense Percy's dad is (verbal). Depression, anxiety, abuse of Omega suppressants and medication, and more. Violence and a serious sickness.
"Sweet rabbit. So tired from running he ran right into the arms of a wolf." - Haden
We have dual POVs but the main POV being Percy's. Again, this read felt more focused on Percy than Haden and Percy's complicated relationship. There's a very quick burn but then it turns into a slow burn as the two navigate through things. Percy unsure about embracing his Omega side and also not knowing how to be one. We do have MM action! Dom/Sub, hand-necklaces, dark romance aspects, hurt/comfort, cock-warming, and more!
The author mentions this is an HFN ending, Happy for Now. I felt like it was a cliffhanger. Not a crazy one just I want to know how everything will end for the cast! I am ready for the second part of the duet, and I swear if anything happens to Percy, I want to see Tommy charging in! (Because I know he would!) Love Fae's writing and the art she did for her own book!
Enjoy the dark romance with graveyards and devils. And don't forget to give the author some stars!
shutupandbookup.com
Percy wants to live the life that will hopefully grant him pride and acceptance from his father. Hiding his Omega gender he tries to live a normal Beta life on campus. Finding himself in a graveyard proving his worth in a classic college initiation-hazing. He desperately "needs" to be in the Alpha Beta Phi house. . .
Only when Percy actually meets the Devil his world gets flipped upside down and inside out! Suddenly our boy is having to face things he never wanted to! Realizing the truth of being an Omega and just how far his father went to keep Percy down and controlled. Percy being drawn to Haden and more but how can he be a Beta and ignore his Omega side? Which is the right path to take?
"Hell was waking up every day knowing there was nothing you could do to end the nightmare. Hell was craving the love and attention of the people that would never stop hurting you. Life was Hell." - Percy
This story is loosely based on the Hades and Persephone tale. Only both of the love interests are males, and we have the fun sub-genre of the Omegaverse!
Percy is such a precious soul with a big heart! My love grows vegetables and gets teary eyed when he understands that he will be eating the fruits of his labor! He sees the final form of the vegetables as his babies! I could relate to Percy on so many levels. He would rather spend all his time in the greenhouse than anywhere else. Finding peace and being able to fully relax when he's close to the ground and near plants.
Our baby does carry a lot of weight on his shoulders. Having suffered from an abusive home and trying to start a life for himself. But unfortunately, with abuse even if you know you shouldn't you still want acceptance and unconditional love from your family. Especially parental figures. Percy is slowly waking up and facing all the things he thought was "normal". Coming to terms with things from his past that were extremely toxic. A healing journey is beginning!
I loved the opening graveyard scene! Percy meeting Haden and all thoughts and reasons flying out the door as pheromones came barreling in! The dynamic between the two was interesting and I loved the power dynamics between them. Haden being stunned by the capabilities Percy had and just how he couldn't seem to shake the mortal off. Percy doing things that no normal human should be able to!
For me I felt like the focus of this part of the duet was more about Percy and his healing journey. Yes, we do have romance and the complications of the two MMCs trying to figure out this relationship that happened. But Percy's past and rocky present were first and foremost. I loved Tommy and how he was a real friend to Percy. Being patient with Percy but also stern when situations arose.
Fae gives us Omegaverse terminology at the beginning of the story. So, if you're unfamiliar with the genre it helps! There's language spread throughout the book. Discrimination against Omegas and abuse. Trauma caused by home environment, mental, and physical abuse by family. Getting to see first person POV of just how intense Percy's dad is (verbal). Depression, anxiety, abuse of Omega suppressants and medication, and more. Violence and a serious sickness.
"Sweet rabbit. So tired from running he ran right into the arms of a wolf." - Haden
We have dual POVs but the main POV being Percy's. Again, this read felt more focused on Percy than Haden and Percy's complicated relationship. There's a very quick burn but then it turns into a slow burn as the two navigate through things. Percy unsure about embracing his Omega side and also not knowing how to be one. We do have MM action! Dom/Sub, hand-necklaces, dark romance aspects, hurt/comfort, cock-warming, and more!
The author mentions this is an HFN ending, Happy for Now. I felt like it was a cliffhanger. Not a crazy one just I want to know how everything will end for the cast! I am ready for the second part of the duet, and I swear if anything happens to Percy, I want to see Tommy charging in! (Because I know he would!) Love Fae's writing and the art she did for her own book!
Enjoy the dark romance with graveyards and devils. And don't forget to give the author some stars!
shutupandbookup.com
asullivan445's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
becksgoesbookish's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up! The Devil Takes is book one of a planned duet, so I think knowing this is key before jumping in as it does end on a cliffhanger. It is a short and angsty novella with some very steamy moments and definitely some of my fave tropes, including a fun combo of paranormal mm omegaverse. The protagonist Percy is endearing, precious and lovable, yet he struggles with his father and other alphas in his life. Haden is a mystery and I am eager to learn more about him in the next book. It was a fun & quick read that was easily devoured in one sitting, and will definitely be reading book two!
teenykins's review
4.0
I'd never not read a Hades/Persephone retelling and added bonus this one it's Omegaverse, which I love but rarely find one to grip me.
And this one was amazing, no matter how vague the retelling was -keep that in mind-! Loved the first meeting of Haden and Percy, not only it was hot but it had a sweetness to it, that gave credibility why Percy was so hooked on Haden but even more so why Haden felt attached to Percy. Although truth be told a bit more from Haden's POV, some more on page scenes between Haden and Percy and one more sex scene wouldn't have gone amiss!
I gotta say that I'm not a fan of Tommy's. He was selfish and just like everyone else in Percy's life he bowled over him as well.
I didn't mind the time skips, although I kinda skipped in trying to put the timeline in place in my head. I was very glad to see that there will be another book in the series because around the 70%-80% the story gave the impression that it didn't know if it should as a standalone or continue have a sequel.
All and all, if you like Omegaverse, knotting and a Hades/Persephone retelling give this a whirl but know that there's 1 knotting because there is 1 penetrative sex scene in the book and it's in the beginning and the Hades/Persephone is quite vague since we do not know much about Haden.
And this one was amazing, no matter how vague the retelling was -keep that in mind-! Loved the first meeting of Haden and Percy, not only it was hot but it had a sweetness to it, that gave credibility why Percy was so hooked on Haden but even more so why Haden felt attached to Percy. Although truth be told a bit more from Haden's POV, some more on page scenes between Haden and Percy and one more sex scene wouldn't have gone amiss!
I gotta say that I'm not a fan of Tommy's. He was selfish and just like everyone else in Percy's life he bowled over him as well.
I didn't mind the time skips, although I kinda skipped in trying to put the timeline in place in my head. I was very glad to see that there will be another book in the series because around the 70%-80% the story gave the impression that it didn't know if it should as a standalone or continue have a sequel.
All and all, if you like Omegaverse, knotting and a Hades/Persephone retelling give this a whirl but know that there's 1 knotting because there is 1 penetrative sex scene in the book and it's in the beginning and the Hades/Persephone is quite vague since we do not know much about Haden.
enajunca's review against another edition
3.0
Un grand merci à l’auteur pour cet ARC et sa confiance.
Hadès et Perséphone sont mon couple préféré dans la mythologie grec (au coude à coude avec Éros et Psyché).
Hadès et Perséphone sont mon couple préféré dans la mythologie grec (au coude à coude avec Éros et Psyché).
jen_and_her_books's review against another edition
5.0
The only Hades and Persephone retelling you're going to need from now on.
I was addicted right from the first page.
Percy is just the cutest, you instantly want to wrap him in blankets and keep him safe from this world (and his awful family).
The book starts with a bang, let me tell you... Haden and Percy... so haaawt *fans herself*
In my eyes, omagaverse is a tricky thing. When done like Fa's writing it is beautiful.
It's not secret that I adore Fae's writing. Her lovely writing style and her ability to draw with words is unmatched. She created lovely visuals with her writing.
I was addicted right from the first page.
Percy is just the cutest, you instantly want to wrap him in blankets and keep him safe from this world (and his awful family).
The book starts with a bang, let me tell you... Haden and Percy... so haaawt *fans herself*
In my eyes, omagaverse is a tricky thing. When done like Fa's writing it is beautiful.
It's not secret that I adore Fae's writing. Her lovely writing style and her ability to draw with words is unmatched. She created lovely visuals with her writing.