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graceheartsbooks's review against another edition
4.75
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book in the beginning but I really enjoyed a lot. I had no idea Katee Robert was a queer author until today and this was my first book of theirs—I had just happened to come across as I’ve been trying to read as many queer books for pride month (and realized I needed to include more sapphic works into my reading).
Belladonna and Rusalka’s relationship was so sweet and I loved how this book discussed religious tramua—especially in relation to queer people (which as an asexual ex-Catholic, I related to heavily and has become one of my favorite genre niches/themes). I was especially enamored by the world building which I was not expecting to get so invested in—the politics, the intrigue, societal structures. I guess I just expected it from a short novel that mostly advertised itself as erotica😅
I’m still on the fence of whether or not I’ll actually purchase this book though so I might read the rest of the series first and then decide.
Belladonna and Rusalka’s relationship was so sweet and I loved how this book discussed religious tramua—especially in relation to queer people (which as an asexual ex-Catholic, I related to heavily and has become one of my favorite genre niches/themes). I was especially enamored by the world building which I was not expecting to get so invested in—the politics, the intrigue, societal structures. I guess I just expected it from a short novel that mostly advertised itself as erotica😅
I’m still on the fence of whether or not I’ll actually purchase this book though so I might read the rest of the series first and then decide.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Cancer, Abandonment, Biphobia, Body shaming, and Sexism
fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
3.75
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: Auction, Instalove, Monster Fucking, Sapphic, Shape-shifting, Non-Monogamy
3rd Act Breakup?: No
The Praise: I really enjoyed seeing Belladonna heal from her religious trauma through the love and acceptance of the Succubi and Incubi.
The Critique: I personally didn’t love the ethical non-monogamy but I understand why it made sense for the characters.
Final Thoughts: I really like this series in general, I think the concept is really unique and interesting. This was probably my least favorite of them, but I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Biphobia
Minor: Cancer and Pregnancy
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