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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
*Spoiler of ending contained* Trying to blow through some shorter stories to catch up on my reading goal & I’ve been on a dark romance kick, specifically the Death/Lilith dynamic but this wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. I liked the characters and their dynamic but the storyline wasn’t super compelling. There were also several noticeable tense inconsistencies which is very distracting for me as a reader. Also **Spoiler** I thought it was kinda messed up he made her go to where the accident that killed her sister happened to finally meet up?? Symbolically I understand but damn dude. Overall not bad, easy quick read
Quick Blurb
Lilith is haunted by the deaths of her loved ones and has been visited by a shadow intent on reminding her of its existence in the forms of strange gifts that seem to both scare and comfort her, Lilith is sure that her mind is slowly slipping from reality believing the strange occurrences are simply her own doing concocting a semblance of torture she feels she deserves to endure but when death is your admirer is there truly any escape?
1 Star [2/10]
What I liked
The concept is interesting and seems like something that could be further used as a metaphor or analogy when done right I have read something more lengthy on Wattpad of all places I forgot the authors exact name but the book series is called “My best friend is death” by katrocks or something along those lines, the slow burn really burnt in that series compared to this one where everything was moving along to a steady pace, I liked that about this a bit more because the concept was there to simply indulge in with the erotic aspect. There were interesting points of the story that could have developed more into something with more substance when it came to the MMC’s personality and character I felt like Letum was a very domineering presence, but it was hard to see him in a light where he was more than just ‘death’.
What I did not like
There was a lot to not like but it may have been my own fault with going in with high hopes, the story was promising but this felt like a weird cross between the depiction of survivors guilt and Stockholm syndrome, while I understand this was a dark romance I feel the one problem this genre has is the consent issues there is always some sort of vital lack of communication between the leads when it comes to intimacy in some sort of way and though I fully understand the CNC kinks, it feels icky when it is never addressed and simply seen as normal I have only seen one or two DR books address the issue and lay out rules for this sort of bdsm play. Letum is completely one dimensional his dirty talk is about the only thing I can say he succeeds in, he’s a very generic male lead when it comes to how he treats the female lead who also is just a head case at this point because I feel like she has severe depression issues that she rushes through in the intervals where Letum lets her heal [that took me by surprise as well].
The novel was just not my speed, and I honestly should have finished this faster than the time it took me to actually complete.
Overall Opinions
For those who just wondered if having death stalk, you would be more entertaining than the endless run towards him.
Lilith is haunted by the deaths of her loved ones and has been visited by a shadow intent on reminding her of its existence in the forms of strange gifts that seem to both scare and comfort her, Lilith is sure that her mind is slowly slipping from reality believing the strange occurrences are simply her own doing concocting a semblance of torture she feels she deserves to endure but when death is your admirer is there truly any escape?
1 Star [2/10]
What I liked
The concept is interesting and seems like something that could be further used as a metaphor or analogy when done right I have read something more lengthy on Wattpad of all places I forgot the authors exact name but the book series is called “My best friend is death” by katrocks or something along those lines, the slow burn really burnt in that series compared to this one where everything was moving along to a steady pace, I liked that about this a bit more because the concept was there to simply indulge in with the erotic aspect. There were interesting points of the story that could have developed more into something with more substance when it came to the MMC’s personality and character I felt like Letum was a very domineering presence, but it was hard to see him in a light where he was more than just ‘death’.
What I did not like
There was a lot to not like but it may have been my own fault with going in with high hopes, the story was promising but this felt like a weird cross between the depiction of survivors guilt and Stockholm syndrome, while I understand this was a dark romance I feel the one problem this genre has is the consent issues there is always some sort of vital lack of communication between the leads when it comes to intimacy in some sort of way and though I fully understand the CNC kinks, it feels icky when it is never addressed and simply seen as normal I have only seen one or two DR books address the issue and lay out rules for this sort of bdsm play. Letum is completely one dimensional his dirty talk is about the only thing I can say he succeeds in, he’s a very generic male lead when it comes to how he treats the female lead who also is just a head case at this point because I feel like she has severe depression issues that she rushes through in the intervals where Letum lets her heal [that took me by surprise as well].
The novel was just not my speed, and I honestly should have finished this faster than the time it took me to actually complete.
Overall Opinions
For those who just wondered if having death stalk, you would be more entertaining than the endless run towards him.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
'To the girls who think that the grim reaper will fuck like a god'
Yes, I too will take the grim reaper, and his shadow any day, and his money, and his other gifts as well.
But oh my goodness there's just too much of a slow burn to the point it's a chore that I'm rolling my eyes, too much traipsing around (like 70% of the book), and the ending is a big 'what the fuck? That's it? What's that supposed to mean?'
But did I enjoy reading about a hot grim reaper stalking and being possessive?
Hmm maybe yes.
Yes, I too will take the grim reaper, and his shadow any day, and his money, and his other gifts as well.
But oh my goodness there's just too much of a slow burn to the point it's a chore that I'm rolling my eyes, too much traipsing around (like 70% of the book), and the ending is a big 'what the fuck? That's it? What's that supposed to mean?'
But did I enjoy reading about a hot grim reaper stalking and being possessive?
Hmm maybe yes.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Death has been watching over her.
She has no recollection of them ever meeting and is pushed to think she is crazy, having to take medication from her psychiatrist after the accident that changed her life forever. He leaves notes and gifts for her, always there for her so she’s never truly alone. The grief, spice, and romance was good but I feel like I could’ve been executed a bit better. The ending twist has me hooked, overall an enjoyable read!
She has no recollection of them ever meeting and is pushed to think she is crazy, having to take medication from her psychiatrist after the accident that changed her life forever. He leaves notes and gifts for her, always there for her so she’s never truly alone. The grief, spice, and romance was good but I feel like I could’ve been executed a bit better. The ending twist has me hooked, overall an enjoyable read!
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
