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thereadinghammock's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
Isadora and Devraj, what an opposite pair they are. But, hey, opposites attract, right? It took me longer than I expected to warm up to both of these characters. Don't get me wrong, I loved them dearly, but I wasn't as invested in their romance as quickly as I was for Evie and Mateo in Wolf Gone Wild, ya know? I think some of that is that I just had a hard time relating to both Isadora and Devraj as characters? I don't shy away from all attention like Isadora, I love being social (on my terms at least); and Devraj's lifestyle--the Bollywood, the world-traveling, the money--is so foreign to me too. I'd love to be able to afford some of that lifestyle, but I wouldn't want to have to live it full time.
But the plot itself, the blood trafficking ring popping up right under Ruben's nose, yikes!! We all know Reuben was pissed about that, and I can't wait for everything between him and Jules to come to a head (that books is going to be such a satisfying resolution to an epic slow burn romance). I wish the resolution of all that hadn't been just the last 10% of the book though. I would've liked to see a bit more breathing room at the very end for more relationship building, but I also recognize it was probably the same in the first book as well, but I was so engrossed in the story that I barely paid attention to those numbers? I think I had a few more interruptions in my reading time that put more awareness into that timing than usual.
I loved how much Isadora and Devraj kept telling themselves "oh, they couldn't possibly feel the same way about me" through the whole book. Opposites attract is a beloved trope for a reason, and these two were a perfect pair once they stopped getting in their own ways! I loved getting snippets of Devraj's past and nods to his Indian/ Hindu upbringing and the fun Bollywood references. Seeing Isadora slowly climb out of the shell she built for herself and grow in her own confidence was empowering to read. We've all gone through some level of that at some point and seeing the supportive community she has for herself help her realize that was so satisfying to read.
Already downloaded the next book, and can't wait to see how the always lovely, fantastically witchy Savoie sisters keep meeting their adorable matches in their supernatural New Orleans community!
But the plot itself, the blood trafficking ring popping up right under Ruben's nose, yikes!! We all know Reuben was pissed about that, and I can't wait for everything between him and Jules to come to a head (that books is going to be such a satisfying resolution to an epic slow burn romance). I wish the resolution of all that hadn't been just the last 10% of the book though. I would've liked to see a bit more breathing room at the very end for more relationship building, but I also recognize it was probably the same in the first book as well, but I was so engrossed in the story that I barely paid attention to those numbers? I think I had a few more interruptions in my reading time that put more awareness into that timing than usual.
I loved how much Isadora and Devraj kept telling themselves "oh, they couldn't possibly feel the same way about me" through the whole book. Opposites attract is a beloved trope for a reason, and these two were a perfect pair once they stopped getting in their own ways! I loved getting snippets of Devraj's past and nods to his Indian/ Hindu upbringing and the fun Bollywood references. Seeing Isadora slowly climb out of the shell she built for herself and grow in her own confidence was empowering to read. We've all gone through some level of that at some point and seeing the supportive community she has for herself help her realize that was so satisfying to read.
Already downloaded the next book, and can't wait to see how the always lovely, fantastically witchy Savoie sisters keep meeting their adorable matches in their supernatural New Orleans community!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Moderate: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Blood and Confinement
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