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ratelyn's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
surprisingly good. keep in mind, this is maybe 10% plot. kathryn moon is quite adept at writing likeable characters with the sparse pages she leaves herself to do so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Rape
cozycactus's review
Esther's story is one that probably can't really be told anywhere but in an erotica novel: a nymphomaniac who's spent her whole life getting looked down on. Until now. It was a bit difficult to relate to her, but she "acted her age", if you will.
It's definitely an erotica first with the romance taking a firm back seat. They're both solidly present, though. The plot pacing was off a bit (it doesn't really present in full force until halfway through the book), but this isn't a book to read for its plot.
It's definitely an erotica first with the romance taking a firm back seat. They're both solidly present, though. The plot pacing was off a bit (it doesn't really present in full force until halfway through the book), but this isn't a book to read for its plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Sexual content: exhibitionism, electro playpomegranate_muse's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content and Fire/Fire injury
marina_gieder's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
matcha_pages's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I didn't know I could enjoy monster romances until now.
First act of the book is scorching hot, no plot other than introducing the main characters in very scandalous ways. Eventually we get some plot that puts Esther in danger so her harem ahve to band together to protect her.
I love how Kathyrn Moon portrays FMC in very empowering ways. Esther is experienced and doesn't hestiate to go after what she wants. I'd love to see more of this in romance books!
First act of the book is scorching hot, no plot other than introducing the main characters in very scandalous ways. Eventually we get some plot that puts Esther in danger so her harem ahve to band together to protect her.
I love how Kathyrn Moon portrays FMC in very empowering ways. Esther is experienced and doesn't hestiate to go after what she wants. I'd love to see more of this in romance books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
rae_meadows's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Murder, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Sexism, and Rape
annagy's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
So, this was the first ever why-choose I actually liked and it just figures it'd be monster p*rn.
This book wasn't entirely what I expected tbh. I read the blurb(for once), I might have read the tags, but by the time I got around to reading it I forgot what they were, so I was a bit blindsided by the amount of sex and a gallery of supernatural sexual partners when I was expecting some light mystery and steamy romance. Not complaining though! The girl really do be living a dream.
I liked the FMC, she was quite shameless but could also enforce her boundaries without being bratty. Non-sexual boundaries that is, I don't think she had much of those in terms of sex heh. I liked all the men too, they had distinct personalities, botomless pockets, monster d*cks and worshipped the ground the FMC walked on - what's not to like. There was even some MM in between all that MMMFMM, just a tiny bit, don't get too excited.
On the other hand, I wish there was more plot. What little there was, I liked, and some happenings started happening past 60% mark. The lack of buildup diminished my enjoyment of the early sex parts though. They were a bit dry without the emotional lubrication~
The way the book ended makes me hopeful for more plot in the next installments, even though they seem to be focused on different main characters.
This book wasn't entirely what I expected tbh. I read the blurb
I liked the FMC, she was quite shameless but could also enforce her boundaries without being bratty. Non-sexual boundaries that is, I don't think she had much of those in terms of sex heh. I liked all the men too, they had distinct personalities, botomless pockets, monster d*cks and worshipped the ground the FMC walked on - what's not to like. There was even some MM in between all that MMMFMM, just a tiny bit, don't get too excited.
On the other hand, I wish there was more plot. What little there was, I liked, and some happenings started happening past 60% mark. The lack of buildup diminished my enjoyment of the early sex parts though. They were a bit dry without the emotional lubrication~
The way the book ended makes me hopeful for more plot in the next installments, even though they seem to be focused on different main characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
wynwicket's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
typedtruths's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
yes, my first read of 2024 was a why choose monster romance... choices were made. we're setting the tone for the year to be reading whatever i want with unashamed joy
▷ Representation: Amon (li) is Egyptian; Auguste (li) & Jonathan (li) are achillean/mga; polyamorous relationship.
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▷ Representation: Amon (li) is Egyptian; Auguste (li) & Jonathan (li) are achillean/mga; polyamorous relationship.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Murder, Blood, Classism, Cursing, Rape, and Violence
➸ Trigger warnings for classism, slut-shaming & sex work-shaming, threats of rape (on-page), sex work, alcohol consumption, blood & injury depiction, attempted murder by drowning and strangulation (on-page), murder (off-page), kidnapping and captivity (secondary character), disappearance of a loved one, loss of autonomy (possession), and housefire resulting in loss of property.moorecandycane's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content