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I love it. I love it. I freaking love it!! Lizzie is a master of all things chaos, sexy, spooky but not scary, and delicious characters. I LOVED every single character and I loved the friendships and the sexy scenes and ughhhhhhhhh everything! So much freakin fun. I’m mad its over. But I also love how the author ropes in characters from all over Kings Fall so you never truly feel like you won’t be without them as you finish her books. So fun :D

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feralsarah's review

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funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I enjoyed this book. I'm rating it under a 4 because it was a tad long-- there were some plot points that got a little convoluted and confusing around the 75% mark.... to the point I had to take a break for a couple of days then come back to finish it.

However I loved the FMC's and MMC's personalities and their relationship and watching them grow independently and with each other.

The cast of characters in this story were also entertaining and so fun, and provided comic relief when needed. I personally would like a Kevin for my own garden.

All in all this was a book that was out of my comfort zone and I did enjoy it a lot and I am glad I read it! If you

Ultimately what took this story from a 4+ star rating down to a 3 was this (and if these are not bothersome to you then I would definitely recommend this book to you! And a 3 star rating in my world is still worthwhile) - I would like to see some additional world building and stronger vocabulary use in such a long book. I not ding indie authors on editing, but what I do find irksome are world plot holes and words that are over used to the point that I wish they used a thesaurus (on the same spectrum some authors need to put it away, it's a fine balance). The world this story took place in was seemingly a mix of modern and Gothic but we only got glimpses and it was a bit confusing at times - and I'm not sure if that was intended or not, but it left me with a lot of questions in the end.

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katvou's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Gothic & dark fantasy romance

Monsters

Death

Mystery & mayhem

Spice

Found family

Touch her and die

“For the last five years, Dahlia Grayskull has sought solace in the shadows of the decrepit, and supposedly abandoned, Rosemont Manor.”

“Unbeknownst to her, Lord Sebastian Rosemont has been watching her traipse through his deadly garden and read books to the graves in his yard. The Lich Lord is very protective over what he considers his, and Dahlia is his now...whether she knows it or not.”

How to Marry a Lich is a dark, gothic

monster romance with interesting, diverse characters and mysterious plot. The book had some really funny moments but also dark themes. I really liked both the FMC & MMC and how they interacted. The supporting characters were funny and lovable.

The storyline was mysterious and full of surprises that I didn’t expect or see coming. Quirky and bizarre story in a interesting way.

Definitely 18+ read because of the spicy scenes.

Overall a fun and fast read. Not for you if you’re looking for a super serious story, but a fun read for those who want to laugh and have a good time. Perfect if you like Addam’s family with spice.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

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kikis_a_book_wh0r3's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

First and foremost, thank you Lizzy for sending me this ARC....and even sending it a little earlier so my ADHD self could read it and review it before its publishing date lol

I have always had a love for paranormal romances, dark romances, as well as paranormal erotica. How to Marry a Lich covers all of those!!! While there is more than plenty of smut to keep us smutty good girls happy, there is also an exciting adventurous whirl wind of a plot that kept me on my toes worried about the intentions of every character as well ad worried about their safety as well. Every conversation had with Dahlia and Sebastian had me wondering who was going to help them and who had ill intent towards them. And when I thought I had the ending figured out...another twist.
The story, the main characters and the entire staff of lost things are so loveable and so wholesome. The curvy brat in me appreciates the body positivity and consent heavy inclusion of kink done right. There is nothing negative romanticized in this that shouldnt be. The love they have for each other is truly touching. I was bawling the last few chapters and so proud of everyone in here.
There are monsters and creatures of every sort, large gothic dresses and exotic gardens and inclusion of all mythical lores. The amount of inclusion in this book is so nice. This book had me gasping out loud, reading wide eyed with my jaw to the floor, had me laughing, smirking, and yelling cheers and support... so exhausting in the best way possible.
Thank you so much for this adventure Lizzy!!!

I can not wait for my next Lizzy Strong adventure!!!

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