Reviews

Shades of Lust by E.M. Lindsey

kaity_b's review

4.0

4-4.5 stars

Well this was an unexpected win for me. It might be due to the fact the Kirt Graves narrated this book, but I was hooked from page one and I couldn’t put it down.

It’s hard to say if there was cheating since Stone was an escort/sex worker…? But fancier? Haha so he still has his clients (and August is one of them, until you know feelings) haha but to me there it didn’t feel like cheating, my brain made the switch from Stone being Lust and Stone being Stone. But I can totally see how people will say this is cheating. There were scenes that Stone did have clients, not August, but no real on page sex happened, I think they were mostly non sexual (if my memory serves me right)

I did pick this book up mainly so I could read book two, since I was more interested in Jet, but I am so glad this book went above my expectations! I am excited to read about all the Sins!

freya_amber's review

4.5

I really liked this. The sex work aspect was uniquely done but great and I was really glad

Stone doesn't give up his sex work for romance.

I also liked the disability rep. Both main characters are disabled in different ways.

I think the only issue I had is they seemed to fall in love very quickly. Though this is common in romance books and at least it wasn't insta-love.

Oh the kinks were mild, but some them weren't for me. "Little virgin" is an awful pet name and I dislike "slut".

No third act breakup was a win too.

It was pretty low angst.

nina_readsbooks's review

emotional sad slow-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

3.0

brittanymeeks's review

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

elizabethbaker's review

4.0

What an interesting new series! It was a little heavy on exposition for me, but it’s the start of a series so that’s fair. It features a neat twist on the sex worker trope and I liked it. I also liked the author’s careful consideration of August’s anxiety and Stone’s disability. They’re wonderful together.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the series and hoping for even more heat

lydiaaa's review

challenging emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

caiacassiopeia's review

4.0

Sexwork
Disability rep
Anxiety Disorder 
Virgin 
43yr old MC
Audiobook Kirt Graves

brittaddictedtobooks's review

4.0

This was good. I’ll keep the rest of the series in mind for when I’m not sure what to read. It is a “quiet” book like many of hers. It’s sort of slowly paced and you are just drifting along for the ride. I always like their books but they require some patience. 

kjnrose's review against another edition

4.0

I am a fan of this author and have read many books by them, but this one just kind of blew my mind. It's a very unique storyline an so well written I was gripped into it from beginning to end. The characters are wonderful and it has great story building. This book is low angst, but high on emotions. I just can't wait to see where the series goes from here.

hannahthebookdragon's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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

4.5