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c_mck's review
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
roadtripreader's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
This story felt just a little sad -not tragic, maybe bittersweet is the more apt sensation. The demon guy lost his whole world, corporeal form and the only thing he has left to live for is finding a mate?
It's meant to be steamy but most of the scenes are stiff and cardboard. The emotional bits are a bit fluffy but better.
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
There's a really cool backstory for Ostiarius. But the author said tough cookies - you get what you get and you don't get upset. So even though there is so much potential, we'll never get to read it.
Two Sentences, A Scene or less - Characters:
Odie is a little buttercup.
And Ellery is a dirty dirty little farmer🤗
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene: :
I thought it was an incubus. No scene in particular stands out. No matter.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “We are two sides of the same soul. Tethered for all time.” (I mean he is, so spot on dearie)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts :
â– Shadow Guardians
â– The Great Bleed
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
It's meant to be steamy but most of the scenes are stiff and cardboard. The emotional bits are a bit fluffy but better.
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
There's a really cool backstory for Ostiarius. But the author said tough cookies - you get what you get and you don't get upset. So even though there is so much potential, we'll never get to read it.
Two Sentences, A Scene or less - Characters:
Odie is a little buttercup.
And Ellery is a dirty dirty little farmer🤗
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene: :
I thought it was an incubus. No scene in particular stands out. No matter.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “We are two sides of the same soul. Tethered for all time.” (I mean he is, so spot on dearie)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts :
â– Shadow Guardians
â– The Great Bleed
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
crotchetaltmomma's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
jamiereadssmut's review
5.0
I love these “bite sized insta-love tales” as Elliot calls them!
This is now my third read of Elliot’s and they just keep getting better.
This one is about Ellery and her shadow. I’d say it’s a love at first feel, or smell. As with all of Elliot’s tales there a spicy scene towards the end, and this one was particularly fun.
I highly recommend these reads, especially in between books as a fun little something to change it up with.
Also, Elliot I loved the dedication in this one. It made me literally laugh our loud.
This is now my third read of Elliot’s and they just keep getting better.
This one is about Ellery and her shadow. I’d say it’s a love at first feel, or smell. As with all of Elliot’s tales there a spicy scene towards the end, and this one was particularly fun.
I highly recommend these reads, especially in between books as a fun little something to change it up with.
Also, Elliot I loved the dedication in this one. It made me literally laugh our loud.
emilyz_'s review
dark
mysterious
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? N/A
4.5
So short and not too spicy! I absolutely loved all of the nature themed metaphors and the setting of this short story! Would recommend to anyone who wants something short, sweet, a lil spicy, and magical.
neshaisabookworms_book_review's review
4.0
When she said she likes to write short romance stories, she meant that! This wasn't even 50 pages, talk about a quick read!
I love me a good monster romance and this one was a good one. While it was suuuuuper short, she packed a shit ton of details into this book. I loved how it felt a little longer than it was from how much world building and character development she put into this.
The ending threw me off a bit and felt really abrupt and that is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
I stepped wayyyyy out of my comfort zone by reading such a short book but it was fun.
I love me a good monster romance and this one was a good one. While it was suuuuuper short, she packed a shit ton of details into this book. I loved how it felt a little longer than it was from how much world building and character development she put into this.
The ending threw me off a bit and felt really abrupt and that is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
I stepped wayyyyy out of my comfort zone by reading such a short book but it was fun.
cinderackerman's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Despite it being such a small story, it’s packed with so much spice and steam. I could definitely see a long version of this and I would be just as addicted to it as I am the short version. The overall writing was clear and concise and easy to follow. I could see myself reading more from this author, whether short stories or long stories.
beccaannekent's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very short, very quick.
The only reason for my deduction of the stars was the ending. It seemed abrupt and a little out of the blue. I do feel a few extra pages to expand on the shadows and the ending would have perfected this.
The only reason for my deduction of the stars was the ending. It seemed abrupt and a little out of the blue. I do feel a few extra pages to expand on the shadows and the ending would have perfected this.
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