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katwolfe_rn's review
5.0
I’ve read this book twice and I still can’t adequately put into words what this book did to me. First and foremost it is deliciously violent. It’s a polyamorous relationship with a necromancer, a demon, and their human toy to start with, so please don’t go in expecting sunshine and sweet nothings. It’s HOT AF. Wingspan takes on a whole different meaning. IYKYK, okay. This is about to be such an incoherent review, but basically if you like dark romance with a plot that keeps you on your toes, read this book!!!
Alrighty now into my unhinged word vomit.
THE LAST LINE, are you fckn kidding me?!?! I’ve gone back to reread the last scene over and over, it hits the same every single time. I was ready to drop to the floor myself.
My mental health is directly related to Nyx and her happiness, if anything happens to her I will simply perish. Selene is well and truly a genuine enemies to lovers character arc. Without giving spoilers, I’m ready to see more of the intertwining of the relationship, there seems to be more than presently meets the eye.
Aside from the incredible writing with a story that draws you in from the beginning, you feel everything that this character feels. Honestly, at times I was ready to slam the book shut because I was so frustrated with the characters inner monologue in regards to her self consciousness/ timidness, however towards the end of the book the mental health aspects of the story came out in full force. Themes of stepping into who you are, outgrowing old friends, reevaluating the belief symptom we grew up with were saturating every page and as much as I related to Selene in these moments, I know that there are also so many people who could relate.
I’m excited to see more of the world building, history of the magic system, and the characters themselves in the books to follow. This easily became on of my top reads of the year and my new comfort read.
Alrighty now into my unhinged word vomit.
THE LAST LINE, are you fckn kidding me?!?! I’ve gone back to reread the last scene over and over, it hits the same every single time. I was ready to drop to the floor myself.
My mental health is directly related to Nyx and her happiness, if anything happens to her I will simply perish. Selene is well and truly a genuine enemies to lovers character arc. Without giving spoilers, I’m ready to see more of the intertwining of the relationship, there seems to be more than presently meets the eye.
Aside from the incredible writing with a story that draws you in from the beginning, you feel everything that this character feels. Honestly, at times I was ready to slam the book shut because I was so frustrated with the characters inner monologue in regards to her self consciousness/ timidness, however towards the end of the book the mental health aspects of the story came out in full force. Themes of stepping into who you are, outgrowing old friends, reevaluating the belief symptom we grew up with were saturating every page and as much as I related to Selene in these moments, I know that there are also so many people who could relate.
I’m excited to see more of the world building, history of the magic system, and the characters themselves in the books to follow. This easily became on of my top reads of the year and my new comfort read.
honeyandsmut's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
vvitchprincess's review
5.0
A fantastic love story that incorporates mental illness, trauma, a vibrant cast of characters, with fantastically written romance scenes and a great plot? Sign me up!
that’s exactly what you’re going to get in this dark, sexy, and surprisingly FUN morally black romance. In between the weight of the story and characters is a truly enjoyable aspect that I was not expecting, like being on a depraved rollercoaster rather than the tower of terror or the tunnel of love. The incredibly well-developed characters really fascinated me and their interactions were so intensely well-written I feel like I know them.
Last of all, I related intensely to the journey and inner dialogue of the main character, who I think many people drawn to this book will as well.
I can’t wait for the story to continue!
that’s exactly what you’re going to get in this dark, sexy, and surprisingly FUN morally black romance. In between the weight of the story and characters is a truly enjoyable aspect that I was not expecting, like being on a depraved rollercoaster rather than the tower of terror or the tunnel of love. The incredibly well-developed characters really fascinated me and their interactions were so intensely well-written I feel like I know them.
Last of all, I related intensely to the journey and inner dialogue of the main character, who I think many people drawn to this book will as well.
I can’t wait for the story to continue!
lizzie_isms's review
5.0
Dark Romance, truly original characters, and obscenely sexy kink.
I wasn't sure what to expect of this book, but I'm hooked and ready to watch the world burn in the sequel.
I wasn't sure what to expect of this book, but I'm hooked and ready to watch the world burn in the sequel.
anbananova's review
3.0
well i don’t know how to rate it. it was definitely interesting. more than half of the book i was confused by everything that was happening. then i was shocked by some sex scenes. like look i had read a lot of dark stuff but here the guy bit a chunk from a woman’s shoulder and it was considered a foreplay.
was it a bully enemies to lovers romance? i didn’t understand anything from the start. was fmc a spy? who were the enemies? who were the libitina and the strages? was “strages” a plural or one person? who were the magical creatures? was fmc human? what was the point of her framing roman the head tailor?i didn’t get answers to the majority of the questions
fmc was aroused by strangest things. or were they influencing her feelings?
rip that pussy.
zalthorn had not one but two dicks.
i don’t know what to think of this book. i struggled to finish it. at many points i thought to dnf it. there was a cliffhanger and so far no next part is announced. but i would like to try the next book just to understand where everything is going to go.
was it a bully enemies to lovers romance? i didn’t understand anything from the start. was fmc a spy? who were the enemies? who were the libitina and the strages? was “strages” a plural or one person? who were the magical creatures? was fmc human? what was the point of her framing roman the head tailor?
fmc was aroused by strangest things. or were they influencing her feelings?
rip that pussy.
“Zalthorn reached forward and set my hand onto the thick erection straining against his trousers. My fingers looked tiny next to it.”
zalthorn had not one but two dicks.
“In all the Hells, I have not fucked a single hole as deliciously tight as your two cunts, my gorgeous pets,” he hissed.”
i don’t know what to think of this book. i struggled to finish it. at many points i thought to dnf it. there was a cliffhanger and so far no next part is announced. but i would like to try the next book just to understand where everything is going to go.
boldbrilliantandbeautiful's review
5.0
So perfectly dark and demonic
This is absolute dark, devious perfection! I started with The House of Grief which gave me a chance to dip my toes into Cyran Faringray's writing and now am completely submerged.
The Unbeating Heart is not for the feint hearted and you should please check those TWs before you start, but if you see TWs as more of a menu to look forward to, then you are going to love this.
I normally can give or take a single POV read but you will see that this is completely intentional. As the reader, you are caught in the same place as Selene, uncertainty about what she should do next with her mission, torn by her attraction to both her targets, and brought to her knees by her own actions.
There were so many points that I thought I could see where the plot was going but I continued to be surprised with each turn. I adored this book and didn't want it to end but the way it ended was perfection.
I absolutely devoured this book (the way I wish Nyx and Zal would devour me) and I intend to read everything by this author. Completely satiated my black little heart.
This is absolute dark, devious perfection! I started with The House of Grief which gave me a chance to dip my toes into Cyran Faringray's writing and now am completely submerged.
The Unbeating Heart is not for the feint hearted and you should please check those TWs before you start, but if you see TWs as more of a menu to look forward to, then you are going to love this.
I normally can give or take a single POV read but you will see that this is completely intentional. As the reader, you are caught in the same place as Selene, uncertainty about what she should do next with her mission, torn by her attraction to both her targets, and brought to her knees by her own actions.
There were so many points that I thought I could see where the plot was going but I continued to be surprised with each turn. I adored this book and didn't want it to end but the way it ended was perfection.
I absolutely devoured this book (the way I wish Nyx and Zal would devour me) and I intend to read everything by this author. Completely satiated my black little heart.
lonibickley's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
saravirasami's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars.
Fantastic descriptive writing.
Extra spicy.
I have never wanted a caramel sundae more in my life.
Fantastic descriptive writing.
Extra spicy.
I have never wanted a caramel sundae more in my life.
romanthiccreader's review
I think I would really like this book, but I shouldn't have started it when I did. I knew that November was coming up, but I wanted to try to fit this in, and I couldn't. It didn't grab me from page 1, and after a recent book that I pushed through that I shouldn't have, I'm trying to be more cutthroat with books that aren't grabbing my interest right away.