3.83 AVERAGE

mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes

This is the prequel to Willow’s upcoming book His in the Dark, and it’s so FASCINATING. This introduction into Carlisle and Ivy’s story, a retelling of Hades and Persephone, is so very captivating, intriguing and alluring.

This novella gives us a preview into Carlisle’s determination to get back his soulmate, the love of his life Ivy while not telling us exactly what he needed to do or agree to for him to have her back in his grasp. We do know that Ivy doesn’t remember him,or the life they previously shared and that hurts him so.
As for Ivy, she feels like she’s been taken, abducted from her life and home by a stranger.
Now that we have been tantalized by this small introduction into Carlisle and Ivy’s romance we can’t help to be excited to see what happens.
You will be hooked and so ready to read His in the Dark.
sad tense slow-paced

Not my normal read. I don't usually read this trope but what I did read was good.
emotional lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous dark emotional fast-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: N/A

This was a great little novella. Carlisle struggling without Ivy was so heart wrenching and when he finally got her back and she finally remembered all of their lives together it was so beautiful. Just the right mix of spice and plot and I can’t wait to see what happens in His in the Dark!
adventurous dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes

 
Willow Winters delivers a hauntingly beautiful and deeply evocative love story in A Deal for a Kiss, blending dark romance with a sense of fated inevitability. 
The story is steeped in darkness and passion, unfolding through the perspective of a possessive and determined hero who has waited lifetimes to reclaim what is his. The ethereal prose captures the magnetic pull between the protagonists, drawing readers into a love story that transcends time. The central character, mysterious and relentless in his pursuit, is driven by an undying connection to the heroine, who remains unaware of their shared past. His desire to claim her and bring her to the underworld fuels the novel’s intensity, making for a gripping, page-turning experience. 
The way she intertwines fate, memory, and devotion adds depth to the romance, making it more than just a love story—it becomes an obsession, a need that cannot be denied. The hero's unwavering determination is both thrilling and chilling, creating a dynamic that toes the line between dark desire and undying love. 
The pacing is swift, making it a perfect read for those who enjoy their romance with a touch of the supernatural but don’t want to commit to a lengthy novel. Despite its brevity, the emotional weight lingers, leaving readers captivated by the idea of love that defies mortality. 
For fans of dark, fated love stories with a mythical twist, A Deal for a Kiss delivers on every front. It’s an intoxicating mix of passion, destiny, and the inescapable pull of two souls bound through time. Nothing could hide her from him—and nothing will stop readers from falling under the book’s spell.
 

The beginning was a little confusing to follow but once you got to the heart of the story it made me so excited for the length book to coming soon! I love anything Hades and Persephone related!

This prequel had me hooked, I am excited to see what happens in His in the Dark.
hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A