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tyras_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
2.5
This book didn’t even give the pretense of anything else but erotica. And not that it has to, but the first was written pretty well so it set me up to be disappointed.
I’m not into voyerism so I was ready to meet the moth man right away. The plot was moving slow and focusing on the 🌶️ with dubious consent!
Everything Merrick says sounds like he’s a murderer 😂 and that tongue is ridiculous! Even for being fantasy monster erotica, why is his tongue 40 feet long?
For someone that doesn’t want to date, Grace sure was acting datey. She puts on one tease show for a creature outside her window, he finds her place of employment and suddenly they’re spending time together under the guise of showing him around because he’s new in town. All that to say, the characters motivations were questionable.
She starts out wanting no strings attracted attention from her peeping Tom (I’m judging but whatever) then of course he’s charming so she likes him and wants to spend time. Nothing we haven’t seen before but I just didn’t feel like it was done well.
Maybe it was the lack of build in their romance. Idk, I also listened to this while doing literally everything else in my day so I probably missed some stuff too.
Also, for as much as Nascosta talked about the politics of the town, she sure didn’t do anything with it. I guess it was kinda important background for her getting that big account for the farm. (Was that the conflict? I can’t even remember now).
I’m not into voyerism so I was ready to meet the moth man right away. The plot was moving slow and focusing on the 🌶️ with dubious consent!
Everything Merrick says sounds like he’s a murderer 😂 and that tongue is ridiculous! Even for being fantasy monster erotica, why is his tongue 40 feet long?
For someone that doesn’t want to date, Grace sure was acting datey. She puts on one tease show for a creature outside her window, he finds her place of employment and suddenly they’re spending time together under the guise of showing him around because he’s new in town. All that to say, the characters motivations were questionable.
She starts out wanting no strings attracted attention from her peeping Tom (I’m judging but whatever) then of course he’s charming so she likes him and wants to spend time. Nothing we haven’t seen before but I just didn’t feel like it was done well.
Maybe it was the lack of build in their romance. Idk, I also listened to this while doing literally everything else in my day so I probably missed some stuff too.
Also, for as much as Nascosta talked about the politics of the town, she sure didn’t do anything with it. I guess it was kinda important background for her getting that big account for the farm. (Was that the conflict? I can’t even remember now).
Things I could have gone my whole life without reading but laughed so loudly at:
- C*ck pocket!
- Lady garden.
Inner monologue in the last chapter:
- Finally! A character with some good communication
- Op nvm. All that big-gesture romance for no reason
Short and sweet. Morning Glory Milking Farms was def better though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
p0lut0's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? N/A
5.0
A sexually frustrated divorcee, Grace, starts a cozy yet steamy romance with the socially awkward mothman scientist, Merrick. Fully expecting for it to end within a few months once his program ends, Grace resigns herself to not fall in love, but the heart doesn’t always do what the brain thinks is best.
Thoughts:
-Very low-key romance with very little angst; a nice relaxing, chill read
- Smut is *chef’s kiss* excellent
- The world-building is wonderful; both fantastical and realistic
- Excellent chemistry between the characters, not just the main couple but the side characters as well
- Perfectly imperfect protagonists and realistic depictions of divorce and toxic relationships
- Super sweet ending without an unnecessary epilogue
Thoughts:
-Very low-key romance with very little angst; a nice relaxing, chill read
- Smut is *chef’s kiss* excellent
- The world-building is wonderful; both fantastical and realistic
- Excellent chemistry between the characters, not just the main couple but the side characters as well
- Perfectly imperfect protagonists and realistic depictions of divorce and toxic relationships
- Super sweet ending without an unnecessary epilogue
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.25
I was surprised how much I liked book 1 but book 2 was a snooze.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
meganpbell's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
A marketing and events manager for a countryside farm finds herself swept off her feet by a bumbling Mothman scientist in this monster romance set in C. M. Nascosta’s Cambric Creek. The spice here was not only super hot, but super fascinating! Worth reading just for that, but unfortunately I felt we didn’t learn enough about Merrick’s past and I was shocked that the ending didn’t include any pushback about Grace basically asking him to assimilate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
shellind75's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
sinoclock'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? Yes
3.0
I like C.M. Nascosta's work a lot. What can I say? I like monsters. I thought it was cool that this book focuses on an unusual monster with a different anatomical situation going on than the usual. The premise for this book is absolutely bananas but I'm glad it stayed lighthearted and sweet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
tomesxox's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I continue to enjoy the Cambric Creek series. Something about it is just so sweet and revs me up. Love a good monster romance and the voyeurism did NOT take awake from that. Spicy and a fun, fast-paced read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
weelasswithabook's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
5.0
CW graphic sexual content, emotionally abusive ex relationship, anxiety
🌟 Monster romance
🌟 Cinnamon roll hero
🌟 Mothman x Human
🌈 Anxiety rep
🌶 Exhibitionism/Voyeurism
Well if this wasn't the most adorable end to 2023 that I needed.
Our dear sweet heroine deserves to be protected at all costs. After fleeing an emotionally abusive relationship, she's bossing life and rebuilding herself, but keeps herself closed off to the idea of love (even though she's a massive horndog 🤣). Enter our cinnamon roll, socially anxious mothman. Yet another sweet previous bean who deserves the world.
The two of them made such a sweet couple with both their anxieties, just supporting and loving each other 😭
Also, in true CM Nascosta style, the spice remains spicing in every book they write 👀
🌟 Monster romance
🌟 Cinnamon roll hero
🌟 Mothman x Human
🌈 Anxiety rep
🌶 Exhibitionism/Voyeurism
Well if this wasn't the most adorable end to 2023 that I needed.
Our dear sweet heroine deserves to be protected at all costs. After fleeing an emotionally abusive relationship, she's bossing life and rebuilding herself, but keeps herself closed off to the idea of love (even though she's a massive horndog 🤣). Enter our cinnamon roll, socially anxious mothman. Yet another sweet previous bean who deserves the world.
The two of them made such a sweet couple with both their anxieties, just supporting and loving each other 😭
Also, in true CM Nascosta style, the spice remains spicing in every book they write 👀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse