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corrieroe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Death, Incest, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Minor: Biphobia, Racism, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Alcohol
xxbooksilovexx's review against another edition
5.0
The Queen does not disappoint! The Thornchapel series was everything I needed. Happy that everyone got their HEA. Sad to leave the world of Aiden, Poe, San Sebastián, Beckett, Rebecca & Delphine. Amazing narration by Zachary Webber, Oscar Reyes, Wesleigh Siobhan, Alyssa Avery & Emma Roya.
nells_novels's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
5⭐️
5🌶️
A stunning, heartbreaking conclusion to this magical gothic tale.
Door of Bruises takes readers on a transcendent journey to and through the doors of Thornchapel through the eyes of its inhabitants. I was bewitched by this story and am sad it has come to an end, but I'm thankful for it nonetheless.
I remain firm in my belief that this series is "too smart" for me. There's much talk of history, religion, actions and powerful consequences, implications and intentions. It was fascinating, even when I had to reread a paragraph to make sure I captured as much as I could. I love how the conversations of our MCs brought perspective to their very real surroundings. Hearing what it all could mean, then seeing how things played out before them... It was mesmerizing.
Thinking about St. Sebastian, Poe, and Auden still hurts my heart and I finished this book weeks ago. Auden will forever be one of the most complex characters I've read in romance, and St. Sebastian is one of the most tortured. Their push and pull, lust and longing, hate and fear... Ugh, I want to reread their story all over again for the first time. And BECKET! I'll never let him go.
This series won't be for everyone. It's different than anything else I've read in dark romance/erotica, but told in only the way Sierra Simone can. If you're a fan of her writing and looking for a little mystery and magic along with your spice... with a touch of taboo... this may be for you.
5🌶️
A stunning, heartbreaking conclusion to this magical gothic tale.
Door of Bruises takes readers on a transcendent journey to and through the doors of Thornchapel through the eyes of its inhabitants. I was bewitched by this story and am sad it has come to an end, but I'm thankful for it nonetheless.
I remain firm in my belief that this series is "too smart" for me. There's much talk of history, religion, actions and powerful consequences, implications and intentions. It was fascinating, even when I had to reread a paragraph to make sure I captured as much as I could. I love how the conversations of our MCs brought perspective to their very real surroundings. Hearing what it all could mean, then seeing how things played out before them... It was mesmerizing.
Thinking about St. Sebastian, Poe, and Auden still hurts my heart and I finished this book weeks ago. Auden will forever be one of the most complex characters I've read in romance, and St. Sebastian is one of the most tortured. Their push and pull, lust and longing, hate and fear... Ugh, I want to reread their story all over again for the first time. And BECKET! I'll never let him go.
This series won't be for everyone. It's different than anything else I've read in dark romance/erotica, but told in only the way Sierra Simone can. If you're a fan of her writing and looking for a little mystery and magic along with your spice... with a touch of taboo... this may be for you.
erinremen's review against another edition
5.0
The end has come and the beloved characters of Thornchapel have to say goodbye. I must admit i did not want to say it. I procrastinated chapeter by chapter as each page read was hard won. As their final storylines merge again to fulfill the final requirements it gets harder and harder to read. They have each traveled a path, made a journey of self discovery and become their most truest selves. The love and unbridled passion that pours from the pages grips you in a vice and wont let go. Its harrowing and dark and danger lurks, waiting as the door stays open. In the end it blew my mind. I saw it coming and I didn't. How could I? It is all as it was meant to be and that is more than good enough for me. The author astounds me with her words and I don't think I will ever be able to let go of Poe, Auden, St. Sebastian, Beckett, Rebecca or Delphine. They are unforgettable and timeless.
candylovegirl's review against another edition
3.0
The author is a beautiful write with prose almost like poetry. And she’s not afraid to hit on potentially taboo topics. The mystery solved. The relationships determined. I was sad to not see more of Becket as I really thought he’d be a larger part of the story. The ending of this series was a fascinating one!
duhbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
This was everything I wanted it to be and more
It’s impossible to describe what this series is about so the best way to describe it is magical village/estate and lots of kinky love with found family vibes. Even then that doesn’t encapsulate the beauty that was this story and it’s characters. Everything that they went through to get to where they ended up and all they had to endure. It wasn’t just the story of Auden, Poe, Saint, Becket, Rebecca or Delphine but also their parents as well as the Guest and Kernstow ancestors going back and back and back.
After reading new Camelot series, the Bell brothers series and now this I have to say Sierra Simone has officially become a favorite author. Her series are always so well researched and her character arcs well developed with the plots leaving you both completely satisfied while wanting more from the world.
My only regret is that it’s over
It’s impossible to describe what this series is about so the best way to describe it is magical village/estate and lots of kinky love with found family vibes. Even then that doesn’t encapsulate the beauty that was this story and it’s characters. Everything that they went through to get to where they ended up and all they had to endure. It wasn’t just the story of Auden, Poe, Saint, Becket, Rebecca or Delphine but also their parents as well as the Guest and Kernstow ancestors going back and back and back.
After reading new Camelot series, the Bell brothers series and now this I have to say Sierra Simone has officially become a favorite author. Her series are always so well researched and her character arcs well developed with the plots leaving you both completely satisfied while wanting more from the world.
My only regret is that it’s over
airazedy's review against another edition
2.0
I was along for the ride for 3 books. And then this book was just so boring and too long. It lost all the momentum.
happyeverabigail's review against another edition
5.0
I was putting off finishing this series because I didn’t want it to end. The authors note of “creepy but comforting” is so accurate. I enjoyed the twists and turns of this, the found family, and the folklore all while rooted in contemporary romance. And the writing is just incredible.
_sparklesandspice_'s review against another edition
4.0
Oh. My. God. I could not put this down! I just had to know what happened next! There’s a huge focus on Auden this time and all of his struggles. It’s deep, it’s spicy, and it’s dramatic. The ending is jaw dropping and in the weirdest way, it felt exactly as it should be. I could keep reading this series forever!