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rorikae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Stalked by her abusive husband, Briar makes a deal with a demon to live seven years in a fantasy world in exchange for her husband’s death. In the fantasy world, she is auctioned off to Sol, a dragon, who will have the entirety of the seven years to seduce her. Scared but intrigued by Sol’s life and the gentle way that he regards her, Briar quickly begins to feel more for him.
Given the short nature of this novel, it’s understandable that the romance moves quickly. I think that Katee Roberts did a good job of exploring why Briar is quicker to jump into this relationship though I was surprised with some of the directions that this went in considering the history she had with an abusive husband. I did wish for more characterization for Briar. We get more of Sol’s backstory and his personality. Briar seems to be defined by her past abuse and we know very little about her other than that. I wish that Roberts had spent a little more time fleshing her out, even with small glimpses of a bigger picture like we got with Sol. I’ll be interested to read the next book in this series but this is mostly erotica with minimal story so keep that in mind before picking it up.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death and Murder
solacelight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Violence
Minor: Murder, Xenophobia, War, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
sarah_thebooknerd's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
5 🌶
This is a quick fun read. I am really enjoying monster romances. Sol makes a bargain with the demon to try to find a human bride to give him a child.
Briar makes a deal with the demon for 7 years in an effort to get away from an abusive partner
This book is spicy and Sol is a dirty talker.
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Blood
trillingconclusion's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Mental illness, Murder, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Body horror
Minor: Pregnancy and Confinement
tostita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Pregnancy and Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Murder
unsuccessfulbookclub's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Blood
ashleycmms's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Blood
shaipanda's review
- 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
3.75
I get that it’s a novella but I felt like it I would have liked it more if it was at least 50 or 100 pages longer tbh but overall I enjoyed it for what it was :)
Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Blood, and Murder
words_and_dreams's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Bones of a story here, not a great deal of depth. Felt too long to be a novella and too short for a novel.
The heroine got over her abused past and murder of her 1st husband super quick. Lol
There wasn't enough here to hook me.
A+ for the gorgeous old school romance cover 👌
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Domestic abuse and Murder
lunarxcross's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Murder