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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
LISTEN it was good!!! and just like the first one both leads were so respectful of each other’s cultures, and it was really just a beautiful love story. he also just happens to be half snake, but LEAVE ME ALONE.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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:
No
medium-paced
I quite enjoyed this story.
Szaro and Serena have a relatively peaceful coupling after the circumstances that force them into the marriage. Szaro is laidback and just wants to make her happy, and Serena is enjoying the vibes of getting to know that flora and fauna of the planet. For me personally, I found this story to be a good blend of cosy sci-fi and erotica. They don't get physically intimate until halfway through the story, which gives the characters the time to get to know each other and get comfortable. After reading the previous story, I was expecting a little angst, but that wasn't really there between the couple. Any issues they had were solved rather quickly. It's good to be aware that this story is more cosy vibes and less action.
Szaro and Serena have a relatively peaceful coupling after the circumstances that force them into the marriage. Szaro is laidback and just wants to make her happy, and Serena is enjoying the vibes of getting to know that flora and fauna of the planet. For me personally, I found this story to be a good blend of cosy sci-fi and erotica. They don't get physically intimate until halfway through the story, which gives the characters the time to get to know each other and get comfortable. After reading the previous story, I was expecting a little angst, but that wasn't really there between the couple. Any issues they had were solved rather quickly. It's good to be aware that this story is more cosy vibes and less action.
lighthearted
medium-paced
It was a great story, short and sweet. I love both the MMC and FMC
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Oops, I keep forgetting to write a review for this and now it's been a couple weeks.
As with the first book in the series, I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed myself a lot. I'm a big fan of how Regine Abel writes and crafts her stories and characters, and I find her books compelling. I liked the concept of this one, and the dynamic between the two leads. I liked the way their intimacy developed too.
I think the FMC in this book is a little too...I guess I would say immature? When it comes to how she discusses sex. She calls herself "naughty" and is pretty reserved when it comes to talking about sex with her partner. There's nothing wrong with this at all, but I do find it a little distracting and off-putting when I'm reading a book with smut in it--unless the conceit is very specifically around a shy and inexperienced person learning the pleasures of their own body, I'm not interested in someone who comes off as this green or this prudish about the sex they're about to have with a literal monster creature. This is obviously a smaller complaint that doesn't really impact my rating, but I wanted to share it regardless.
I will definitely be reading more from Regine Abel, and I will continue to rec her stories to others! Especially if you're someone who appreciates a strong plot alongside their romance.
As with the first book in the series, I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed myself a lot. I'm a big fan of how Regine Abel writes and crafts her stories and characters, and I find her books compelling. I liked the concept of this one, and the dynamic between the two leads. I liked the way their intimacy developed too.
I think the FMC in this book is a little too...I guess I would say immature? When it comes to how she discusses sex. She calls herself "naughty" and is pretty reserved when it comes to talking about sex with her partner. There's nothing wrong with this at all, but I do find it a little distracting and off-putting when I'm reading a book with smut in it--unless the conceit is very specifically around a shy and inexperienced person learning the pleasures of their own body, I'm not interested in someone who comes off as this green or this prudish about the sex they're about to have with a literal monster creature. This is obviously a smaller complaint that doesn't really impact my rating, but I wanted to share it regardless.
I will definitely be reading more from Regine Abel, and I will continue to rec her stories to others! Especially if you're someone who appreciates a strong plot alongside their romance.
I really enjoyed Serena and her candidness, compassion, and fierceness. Like YES mommy. She was dedicated to wildlife and had a healthy relationship with hunting. Szaro was cocky, fierce, and a big ole softie when it came to Serena. They had a sweet medium burn romance and dealt with cultural clashes with well intentioned stumbling.
Spice: 4/5
Spice: 4/5