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dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content
emotional
sad
medium-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Pregnancy
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault
emotional
reflective
medium-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:
Complicated
Another one that you start off thinking will be unserious but ends up being a deep think piece that explores complex topics like grief, religion, faith, purpose and finding oneself. It's such a beatiful story.
She's on a path to become a nun, he's a finance bro that's hella mad at God for everything that's happened to his family. Their love story is unconventional, taboo and complicated by an age gap and the fact that she's his BEST FRIEND's little sister. This one will take you through all the emotions, but the character growth and ending is so worth it!
She's on a path to become a nun, he's a finance bro that's hella mad at God for everything that's happened to his family. Their love story is unconventional, taboo and complicated by an age gap and the fact that she's his BEST FRIEND's little sister. This one will take you through all the emotions, but the character growth and ending is so worth it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief
Minor: Racism, Suicide, Pregnancy
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Death of parent
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I never ever ever thought a porny book like this would make me cry so hard but I guess here we are?
MAJOR SPOILERS
it’s not that the hot stuff was bad, it was pretty good. The characters, characterization, inevitable cringe were all par for the course. But when Carole dies in the ICU and Sean had the panicked moment with god? Woof. Sobbing and woof. Idk how the author managed to tie smut to religion and have THAT be the CLEANEST most WHOLESOME part of the book. And Lizzys suicide . Fuck
MAJOR SPOILERS
it’s not that the hot stuff was bad, it was pretty good. The characters, characterization, inevitable cringe were all par for the course. But when Carole dies in the ICU and Sean had the panicked moment with god? Woof. Sobbing and woof. Idk how the author managed to tie smut to religion and have THAT be the CLEANEST most WHOLESOME part of the book. And Lizzys suicide . Fuck
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For a book about a hot soon to be nun being taught sex by the older millionaire, there sure are a lot of content warnings
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Classism
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was surprised at how real these characters became and how deeply I felt for the losses experienced through the book. The romance parts are very, very spicy so be ready!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Death of parent
Minor: Racism
Very spicy sexual content.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Type of read: Commuter Read
What made me pick it up: I read 'Priest' and thoroughly enjoyed it so it seemed like a no brainer to read 'Sinner.'
Overall rating: I'm going to start by saying that I really appreciate that while this is the second in the series, the books are more stand-alone and you don't <i> have </i> to have read 'Priest' before this one. Although, I do think it helped to have the backstory and information from 'Priest' as I went through 'Sinner.' Consequently, 'Sinner' answered some of the questions I thought were left unanswered in 'Priest.' As I said with 'Priest' the spicy scenes are written very well. 'Sinner' definitely has more of a teacher vibe between the FMC and MMC as they explore each other, which, isn't really my vibe, but it did make sense with the storyline.
Spicy content aside, there is an absolutely beautiful conversation between Sean and Tyler about sexuality, worthiness, hurt, and sins about a third of the way into the book (I forget what chapter specifically, but it's in the 10-12 area). I feel like for those of us who were born into and grew up heavily steeped in the church, it gives a perfect explanation of why we might feel the way we do about sexuality and sexual acts as we work to find ourselves, specifically as sexual beings.
Overall, not mad I got sucked into this series. I'm still not positive if I'll finish the series and read 'Saint.' The tropes aren't really my style and I don't want that to hinder my enjoyment of the book, but I would not be opposed to picking up more from Simone in the future.
Reader's Note: 'Sinner' includes themes of suicide, religious trauma, sexual assault and rape (related to the main character's backstory but not actively part of the sexual scenes in the book), and consensual sexual relationships. There is an age gap between the FMC and MMC (21 to 36); however, consent is HUGE in 'Sinner.'
What made me pick it up: I read 'Priest' and thoroughly enjoyed it so it seemed like a no brainer to read 'Sinner.'
Overall rating: I'm going to start by saying that I really appreciate that while this is the second in the series, the books are more stand-alone and you don't <i> have </i> to have read 'Priest' before this one. Although, I do think it helped to have the backstory and information from 'Priest' as I went through 'Sinner.' Consequently, 'Sinner' answered some of the questions I thought were left unanswered in 'Priest.' As I said with 'Priest' the spicy scenes are written very well. 'Sinner' definitely has more of a teacher vibe between the FMC and MMC as they explore each other, which, isn't really my vibe, but it did make sense with the storyline.
Spicy content aside, there is an absolutely beautiful conversation between Sean and Tyler about sexuality, worthiness, hurt, and sins about a third of the way into the book (I forget what chapter specifically, but it's in the 10-12 area). I feel like for those of us who were born into and grew up heavily steeped in the church, it gives a perfect explanation of why we might feel the way we do about sexuality and sexual acts as we work to find ourselves, specifically as sexual beings.
Overall, not mad I got sucked into this series. I'm still not positive if I'll finish the series and read 'Saint.' The tropes aren't really my style and I don't want that to hinder my enjoyment of the book, but I would not be opposed to picking up more from Simone in the future.
Reader's Note: 'Sinner' includes themes of suicide, religious trauma, sexual assault and rape (related to the main character's backstory but not actively part of the sexual scenes in the book), and consensual sexual relationships. There is an age gap between the FMC and MMC (21 to 36); however, consent is HUGE in 'Sinner.'
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol