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graceheartsbooks's review against another edition
3.5
It wasn’t bad. I liked the beginning more than near the end where it started to drag (by end I really mean like chapter 15 or something). Grace was an interesting character and it was refreshing to have a character in this series that already has an idea of how the supernatural world works (it was kinda weird to read a romance with FMC that shares my name though lol).
I really wish we could’ve gotten more about why Grace’s mom disappeared after coming to the demon realm but that didn’t come into play til near the end so that was kind of a let down. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t really feel much chemistry between Bram and Grace (but please take that with a grain of salt as I’m asexual and that tends to skew how I view attraction). I did like that Grace was the dominant one in the relationship (idk much about dom/sub relationships or BDSM and don’t have too much experience with the romance genre to know for sure but it seems to me that a lot of romances—read ‘straight romances’— have men be the dominant one so kudos to that—bare minimum, I’m aware😅). And also having a discussion on how no one should have kids to keep people together or just to have one person be happy.
I know I critiqued Grace not getting the info on her mom til later—I still stand by that—but I was shocked when Bram revealed she was the woman that killed his whole family. In hindsight, it makes sense given the fact we kept bringing up the event. It kind of felt a little rushed though since the reveal didn’t occur til chapter 23😅
Anyway, I'm excited to read The Demon’s Bargain (I’ve been reading this series out of order) as Ramanu/Lenora has been teased in several books and it’s the last book I need to read.
I really wish we could’ve gotten more about why Grace’s mom disappeared after coming to the demon realm but that didn’t come into play til near the end so that was kind of a let down. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t really feel much chemistry between Bram and Grace (but please take that with a grain of salt as I’m asexual and that tends to skew how I view attraction). I did like that Grace was the dominant one in the relationship (idk much about dom/sub relationships or BDSM and don’t have too much experience with the romance genre to know for sure but it seems to me that a lot of romances—read ‘straight romances’— have men be the dominant one so kudos to that—bare minimum, I’m aware😅). And also having a discussion on how no one should have kids to keep people together or just to have one person be happy.
Anyway, I'm excited to read The Demon’s Bargain (I’ve been reading this series out of order) as Ramanu/Lenora has been teased in several books and it’s the last book I need to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Cursing, Death of parent, and Child death
Minor: Violence, War, and Murder
lazy_raven's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
Much better than the other 2 in the series. Though the main male character is pitiful and i just want to give him a hug
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
jasbeingjas's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
3.5
I really liked Bram but found Grace annoying at times. This isn’t my favorite in the series but was an enjoyable read. At 95% I wondered if Azazel was hiring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
dancers_and_dragons's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A rivals-to-lovers story with a heartfelt progression, even if their love started a little toxic, I found myself enjoying this book more than I expected to starting off! While the middle lulled a little, this is a quick read with some generally loveable characters who do truly love each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Genocide, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Emotional abuse
xxkatastrophe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Idk if I liked the characters all that much, liked the spice tho
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Death
Minor: Violence and Murder
alibrarymouse's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Wow… I did not expect to cry over monster smut, but here we are. While parts of this one were HEAVY, the character development and plot were there. Bram and Grace were likable and didn’t shy away from recognizing themselves and their character flaws. They also had a really good understanding of what it meant when the other was trying to hurt them.
The smut is intense and those content warnings are not a joke, though. I did have to skip a couple things because it got to be A Lot. However, this is one that works even if you’re not reading the smut, which is great and shows a lot of growth from Court of the Vampire Queen.
Solid four stars, won’t be recommending to my mom or anyone I want to look in the eye ever again, though. So, internet, definitely read this if you’re not triggered by anything in the CW.
The smut is intense and those content warnings are not a joke, though. I did have to skip a couple things because it got to be A Lot. However, this is one that works even if you’re not reading the smut, which is great and shows a lot of growth from Court of the Vampire Queen.
Solid four stars, won’t be recommending to my mom or anyone I want to look in the eye ever again, though. So, internet, definitely read this if you’re not triggered by anything in the CW.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Violence
kbairbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
I love this series. It is so fun and sexy and monsters are everything. It ended in such an interesting open way that I few bereft and wishing I could have more of Bram and Grace! This book definitely had an interesting concept, Grace being a monster hunter, and when I realized the culprit of the traumas I was floored. Can’t wait for the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: War
megj23's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Gargoyle's Captive is the third book in the "A Deal With a Demon" series by Katee Robert. I liked this a little better than the second book, The Kraken's Sacrifice, but I didn't like this as much as the first book, The Dragon's Bride.
There's too much trauma and drama in this erotica for me.At one point the main female love interest, Grace, sets the Gargoyle on fire, and then she yells at him saying that he shouldn't pull such dangerous stunts. It was bizarre. Then there's the whole bit where we all find out that Grace's mother was the one that killed the Gargoyle's family that he's still mourning. Just too much drama and not enough sex.
The spice was okay, I'm giving this 3 chilies out out 5 chilies 🌶️🌶️🌶️ worth of spice.
Overall, this was okay. It wasn't great and it's not something I'd read again, but it was alright. I'm giving it three stars.
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There's too much trauma and drama in this erotica for me.
The spice was okay, I'm giving this 3 chilies out out 5 chilies 🌶️🌶️🌶️ worth of spice.
Overall, this was okay. It wasn't great and it's not something I'd read again, but it was alright. I'm giving it three stars.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, and Cursing
forgottencupoftea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Violence