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graceheartsbooks's review against another edition
3.5
It wasn’t bad. I liked the beginning more than near the end where it started to drag (by end I really mean like chapter 15 or something). Grace was an interesting character and it was refreshing to have a character in this series that already has an idea of how the supernatural world works (it was kinda weird to read a romance with FMC that shares my name though lol).
I really wish we could’ve gotten more about why Grace’s mom disappeared after coming to the demon realm but that didn’t come into play til near the end so that was kind of a let down. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t really feel much chemistry between Bram and Grace (but please take that with a grain of salt as I’m asexual and that tends to skew how I view attraction). I did like that Grace was the dominant one in the relationship (idk much about dom/sub relationships or BDSM and don’t have too much experience with the romance genre to know for sure but it seems to me that a lot of romances—read ‘straight romances’— have men be the dominant one so kudos to that—bare minimum, I’m aware😅). And also having a discussion on how no one should have kids to keep people together or just to have one person be happy.
I know I critiqued Grace not getting the info on her mom til later—I still stand by that—but I was shocked when Bram revealed she was the woman that killed his whole family. In hindsight, it makes sense given the fact we kept bringing up the event. It kind of felt a little rushed though since the reveal didn’t occur til chapter 23😅
Anyway, I'm excited to read The Demon’s Bargain (I’ve been reading this series out of order) as Ramanu/Lenora has been teased in several books and it’s the last book I need to read.
I really wish we could’ve gotten more about why Grace’s mom disappeared after coming to the demon realm but that didn’t come into play til near the end so that was kind of a let down. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t really feel much chemistry between Bram and Grace (but please take that with a grain of salt as I’m asexual and that tends to skew how I view attraction). I did like that Grace was the dominant one in the relationship (idk much about dom/sub relationships or BDSM and don’t have too much experience with the romance genre to know for sure but it seems to me that a lot of romances—read ‘straight romances’— have men be the dominant one so kudos to that—bare minimum, I’m aware😅). And also having a discussion on how no one should have kids to keep people together or just to have one person be happy.
Anyway, I'm excited to read The Demon’s Bargain (I’ve been reading this series out of order) as Ramanu/Lenora has been teased in several books and it’s the last book I need to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Cursing, Death of parent, and Child death
Minor: Violence, War, and Murder
dancers_and_dragons's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A rivals-to-lovers story with a heartfelt progression, even if their love started a little toxic, I found myself enjoying this book more than I expected to starting off! While the middle lulled a little, this is a quick read with some generally loveable characters who do truly love each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Genocide, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Emotional abuse
xxkatastrophe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Idk if I liked the characters all that much, liked the spice tho
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Death
Minor: Violence and Murder
alibrarymouse's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Wow… I did not expect to cry over monster smut, but here we are. While parts of this one were HEAVY, the character development and plot were there. Bram and Grace were likable and didn’t shy away from recognizing themselves and their character flaws. They also had a really good understanding of what it meant when the other was trying to hurt them.
The smut is intense and those content warnings are not a joke, though. I did have to skip a couple things because it got to be A Lot. However, this is one that works even if you’re not reading the smut, which is great and shows a lot of growth from Court of the Vampire Queen.
Solid four stars, won’t be recommending to my mom or anyone I want to look in the eye ever again, though. So, internet, definitely read this if you’re not triggered by anything in the CW.
The smut is intense and those content warnings are not a joke, though. I did have to skip a couple things because it got to be A Lot. However, this is one that works even if you’re not reading the smut, which is great and shows a lot of growth from Court of the Vampire Queen.
Solid four stars, won’t be recommending to my mom or anyone I want to look in the eye ever again, though. So, internet, definitely read this if you’re not triggered by anything in the CW.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Violence
kshertz's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is not a book that you read for the plot. But it has lots of twists and turns and a ton of sexy scenes. I highly recommend for anyone who is very interested in smut. Otherwise you’re not gonna have a good time. It was very fun
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Death of parent
forgottencupoftea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Violence
potalian's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
ehmannky's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Honestly this is the best of this series since The Dragon’s Bride. I liked the characters’ development, though the final chapter felt very abrupt and I would have liked an epilogue. Probably the best sex scenes of the series though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
taylorvalerie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
The Gargoyle's Captive is a thrilling and seductive paranormal romance that kept me on the edge of my seat. The intricate world building and passionate romance between the captivating gargoyle and his human captive make for an irresistible and addictive read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Violence, Murder, and Emotional abuse
alisoun's review against another edition
tense
3.75
Once again Katee Robert's has written a banger, but once again it's too short.
For example. Their sexy violent times aren't properly re examined (imo) under a true guise of a relationship. I wanted to see them together as a solid pairing, working to fix up Bram's realm. I feel like I just expect that her books are set up SO WELL and SO deeply and then it finishes like 75% into what should be the story. Like the 3rd act drama actually happened at exactly 90% which is NOT enough time to get through the extremely deep trauma that drama brought!
For example. Their sexy violent times aren't properly re examined (imo) under a true guise of a relationship. I wanted to see them together as a solid pairing, working to fix up Bram's realm. I feel like I just expect that her books are set up SO WELL and SO deeply and then it finishes like 75% into what should be the story. Like the 3rd act drama actually happened at exactly 90% which is NOT enough time to get through the extremely deep trauma that drama brought!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Sexual violence