Reviews

A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon

olivias_books4154's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

annab1984's review against another edition

adventurous tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon is incredible spicy paranormal romance. The reviews I read beforehand indicated all spice, no plot, which I was okay with, because the last several books for my Heated Discussions Book Club have not been that spicy, so that was the priority. But it actually does have a delightful plot, in addition to just a glorious amount of spice. I loved that the heroine was a woman who'd been made to feel ashamed of her appetites but gets to find that it is okay to want what she wants. Her five gentlemen also give us a fairly rounded view of the feelings and struggles of entering a polyamorous relationship. I loved it from beginning to end. 

simsimmi's review against another edition

3.0

It was good and enjoyable, but I would have loved to get more character development. They sometimes felt one dimensional.

bookwh0ree's review against another edition

4.0

is a plot really needed when you’re constantly getting dicked down by monsters?? nah

celastine's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

megan_loves_to_read's review against another edition

4.0

Ghost pepper spice with just enough plot that you can call this a book

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Sexual content: exhibitionism, electro play

keikeidoksu's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

2.0

Almost DNFd so many times, but curiousity got me to finish it. I'm sad I didn't like this more. This seemed like it would be right up my alley (why choose, monster men, gothic setting, etc.) Unfortunately, I didnt love the writing style, felt the pacing was off and jumpy, and the "plot" (the whole Birsha thing...and Mary?? What was the point of her? ) didn't interest me... 

I also felt NOTHING for most of the characters. The FMC had one character trait : 'nymphomaniac' and no other personality. I also didn't care at all for Amon, Auguste, or Jonathan. They were all so one dimensional and boring. Mr. Tanner, Ezra & Booker were probably the only reason I kept reading. Even then, it ended so abruptly and left me with so many questions and loose ends... and I'm mad I didn't realize this was not is stand alone. Probably will never get to the other books so I guess my questions will remain unanswered.

maraofmars's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

thebookedpath's review against another edition

4.0

Whew! You will need a cold shower after this one! Check out trigger warnings on the author's website cause there are a few things that can be triggering. The plot felt like it was non-existent until late in the book as you are moved from one spicy scene to the next. However, I love the idea of a young girl in love with physical pleasure and the "monsters" who want that pleasure too but maybe more. Although the spicy scenes can be intense, there is also a comfortable feeling to the events which takes out the "taboo" elements allowing for safe exploration. Love the male characters. My favorites were Ezra and Auguste (I love them!). Looking forward to the sequel!