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literarypenguin's review against another edition
- 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 dystopian setting that this book was set in was a setting i ate up the more i read it! I loved to see that a threat other then the typical zombie actually ended the world. The lore of the monsters, how they each looked different, their abilities, and why the more humanoid ones were here in the first place was very fascinating to learn. How some of the building were delapated and run down showing a picture of how the world used to be before.
The romance between Danny and Wren was filled with such great chemistry and sexual tension. Those scenes were spicy as well yet very well written. The descriptions of how these two thought of each other were amazing. I liked how they learned more about each other as the book went on eventually forming a bond that was beautiful.
I definitely want to read more of this series and more books from Lily Mayne in general! I can't wait to read this story from Wren's perspective, I'm dying to know how he thought about all this.
Graphic: Torture and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence and Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent
sofieishere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Blood, Death, and Colonisation
Moderate: Torture and Homophobia
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual harassment
auburn_phoenix_15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Danny and Wyn are an unlikely pairing, but they are made for each other. Danny is a man who didn't have anything in life and joined the military to fit in somewhere, so when the Soul Eater doesn't kill him, everything changes for him. Danny is sassy and slowly realises that he and Wyn may be attracted.
Wyn is so sweet, if not a little intimidating and scary initially. The journey they embark on and the things they encounter bring them together. The spice is stunning and very well done, and meeting Edin was fabulous; he remembers me as a big rugby player who is a teddy bear on the inside.
This was the first time I read Lily Mayne, and I will be reading the rest of this series and her other books.
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, and Death
Minor: Death of parent
shinyfox's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, Death, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Police brutality, and Gun violence
Minor: Cursing and Confinement
wils7501's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
I never really read a monster romance before reading this that wasn't in a "PNR Shifter" category, except for a series with aliens. This tale of a post apocalypse world over run by "monsters" was an exciting mix of reality, fantasy, action, horror, romance, and comedy. It's a fairly lighthearted feeling book but the setting is less than light. It is told in Danny's POV but the way that Wyn is portrayed is sympathetic to his character. He is thought to be a horrible monser, killing for the sake of killing, but he is so much more. Danny slowly discovers that Wyn has a heart.
While this book is mostly lighthearted there are some difficult things that the characters go through. there are parts that are humorous and fun and parts that are heartbreaking. The narration for Danny through these parts is great, but the way that Wyn is portrayed is incredible. I rewind just to relisten to parts with Wyn's voice.
Graphic: Death and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent
fuzzywilson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Homophobia, Blood, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Death
dearcornelia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Torture, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Death
Minor: Death of parent
aytac's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Kidnapping, Medical content, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, War, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Gore, Torture, and Murder
shadowspinner's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and Body horror
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
potalian's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Gun violence, Confinement, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent