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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
AAAH! What can I say about this book?! Other than that she knocked this one out the park, again. 💙
Marshall and Felix were super awkward-orable, both with their own bloody secret and shared a strong loathe for their neighbor Barry! (quite right too 😂)
Fae has an easy to read style that lures you in with banter and laughs.... so you don't notice that she's tunneling into your chest and grabbing your heart! Without fail, I laugh... I cringe... I cry... I want to reach into the book and give our MCs a big old hug!
If you haven't picked up one of Fae's books, you really should. I can't recommend them highly enough.
'King of Hollywood' is a standalone novel set in 'The Spooky Boys' universe. Part of the 22! book collab Tales of Tarot. Of which Fae did ALL THE ART! 😻
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book. What can I say? I adored it! No surprise there, but dang I had such a heckin good time reading this one! It was equal parts funny, sweet, and heckin hot! Marshall is uptight, but so caring! He shows his love perhaps differently than others, but is still a Casanova (ahem, pizza. IYKYK). Felix is so teeny and cute! You just want to protect him from the world! FOREVER. Just another pair that owns my soul. 😍😍😍
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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"The dominos had fallen. The results were in..." 4,5 Stars
ARC Read: 19/08/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Fae Quin for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MM Paranormal Romance 🥵💦
👉 Small Town Next-Door Neighbor 📬📦
👉 Opposites Attract 🧲
🤌 Size Difference
😘🐨 Mutual Insta-Crush
🚨 Stalking & Possessiveness & Obsessive Behavior As A Love Language 📸
☀️💼👉 A Grumpy Businessperson, Oblivious, Rule Sticker Himbo Murderer 🍕
&
🧢🕶📽👉 An Adorable, Cute, Old Hollywood Actor, Teasing Vampire⚰️🩸
🙌 Demi Sexual & Romantic Rep
🥵 Slow Burn (👉 It's Worth The Wait, Believe Me)
😳 A Horny Virgin Praise Slut Top x A Bossy Power Bottom That Bites 👀
✨️Mysterious Gothic House 🔭
😆 Murder Meet Cute
🔪Dark Hilarious Antics & Cute Dates 🪦
🧶Cat & Crochet Lover
🩸Finally As U Can Expect In A Vampire Book: Biting, Blood Kink & Some Primal Play 🩸
👀👀 I apologize for the extended trope list but nobody could contain me 🤗 (and emoji usage)
Series: Tales From The Tarot #5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
This book was super cute and hilarious, despite how murdery, stalkery and darkish and deliciously unhinged Marshall and Felix's relationship was.
Even though it’s a slow burn (something that usually turns me off) I found myself enjoying it. The slow pacing was done surprisingly well, mainly because the dates between Marshall and Felix were precious, funny and just cozy.
When the story hits around 60% 😳, it gets seriously hot, spicy, and bloodier than before. I ATE IT UP.
Genre/Trope:Adult/MM Romance/Slow Burn/Size Difference/Opposites Attract/Queer First Times/V Card/Cranky Nature/Sun Kissed Spirit/Ace Rep/Paranormal/Fantasy/Sweet Tooth/Vampire/Age Gap/Angel Or Demon/Beast Glamour/Not Too Much Darkness/Mild BDSM/Bite Isn't Enough/Mystery/ Suspense/Dark Comedy/LGTBQIA Plus/New Authors/Off Grid Attraction/ Possessive Mc Or Caveperson/Oblivious Mess/Ximbo/Bimbo/Aesthetic Romance/Pet Lovers/Very Tempting Neighbor/ARC
Content/Trigger Warnings:Manipulation, Graphic Murder, Serial Murder, Accidental Death, Body Disposal, Felching, Mild BDSM, Mild Sadomasochism, Mild Body Horror, Temporary Animal Endangerment, Blood Drinking & Play, Consensual Stalking, Dark Humor
Plot: 5/5
POV: 1
Main Characters:
5/5 – Marshall Ward, Nicknames: Mar-Mar, 38yo human, cranky, grumpy, rule-sticker, planner, possessive, obsessive, murderer, stalker, demisexual, demiromantic, businessperson, hates neighbors, sober;
5/5 – Felix Finley, vampire, cat lover, serious crocheter, kind, funny, lonely, old Hollywood actor, bossy, fast, nightwalker, tiny, beautiful cutie;
Marshall’s hatred for everyone and almost everything, except for Felix, is just chef’s kiss. He’s such a grump, and I love it.
He’s completely OBSESSED with Felix. I’m talking full-on, certifiable, unhinged obsession, complete with collages, stalking, and cameras.
I also adore the cute little nicknames Marshall comes up with for Felix. They’re all in his head, of course—he never actually says them out loud:
“My chivalrous little gremlin.”
“My rabid little chihuahua man.”
heheheh, he’s so funny. 😄
At around 38%, I found myself thinking: “Come on, Marshall, you’re smarter than this! Have you never heard of basic vampire rules? Are you that oblivious? You’re lucky I find it hilarious. 😆 You’re such a Ximbo (aka himbo/bimbo but neutral)!
Really, it was the most obvious suspicion, leading to the only logical conclusion… Felix is an adorable vampire!
BTW the vampire traits are: no breathing, looks like porcelain skin, cold touch, no eating, shadows under the eyes, statue-like stillness, eye color changes, super speed, and strength. (but they can vary from vampire to vampire)
Felix was adorable, between shyness and bursts of confidence, he’s was building up trust with Marshall to be himself.
It was beautiful how he cherished Marshall’s quirks and antics, all while trying (and failing) to hide the fact that he was a vampire.
I love the fact that he was always crocheting and his admiration for stars!
Tarot Card: The Emperor
I don’t know much about Tarot, just bits and pieces from what my sibling tells me.
I expected it to play a bigger role in the story, but it didn’t come up as much as I thought it would. Sure, they mentioned tarot cards, but they were just a set lying around in Felix’s house. It felt like a missed opportunity.
For example, it would’ve been fun if Felix had been reading the cards, and Marshall, doing his usual sneaky thing, was hiding in the bushes taking pictures.
Imagine if Felix lifted The Emperor card right as Marshall snapped a photo—perfect for his collage.
Or maybe something involving Felix’s cats stealing the cards, specifically The Emperor card. That would’ve been hilarious.
Also, I was expecting more scenes (not just flashbacks) from when they were in the Magic Shop and met The Owner. A friend of mine, who’s read the previous books in the Tales From The Tarot series, mentioned that in those, the MCs had interactions with The Owner, and that they would do a reading and the card would be the theme card of the book.
But here, all we got was an old poster of the card in Felix’s mess of a house.
🤗 But I'm no writter! I was just expecting more focus on Tarot and The Owner, that's all. Without that fact (that tarot was the theme) this book was a riot!</i>
Side Characters: 5/5
Oh, Barry, Barry, Barry... What are we going to do with you? Marshall hates you so much, and I’m with him, you’re insufferable!
But really, Fae Quin did a great job making Barry's moments hilarious. There’s so much entertainment in this story, especially with all the creative and insulting nicknames Marshall has for Barry!
Winnie & Marshall’s sibling moments were super cute and funny.
The most hilarious thing is that Winnie has this uncanny sixth sense, knowing exactly when to call Marshall at the most embarrassing moments or when he’s on the verge of a meltdown.
Does she help him? Of course not! She just teases and mocks him a lot. 😆
Ahhhhh, the cats... I do love cats! And these two were hilarious.
Marshall was so adamant about hating them until he realized that Felix’s life included Dolly and Tiffany, he had to figure out a plan to get used to them.
Those moments were some of the funniest in the book!
Humor: High Focus
Angst: Low Focus
Steam Level: 5/5
Romance: High Focus
Cheating?No
Cons:The only thing I didn't need was the specifics on the food. My favorite kinds of books are the ones that don't describe the food the characters are eating in every scene, or at least only once or twice. It's not just because I'm vegan, I respect everyone's choices, but I also don't think it's necessary to define a character's lifestyle or personality by their food preferences. That's why I don't read chef or food-related books. That being said, I don't think Marshall's very specific, supposedly boring and plain, food choices were necessary. The detailed descriptions didn’t add much to the story, if the food had been described vaguely it would have had the same effect.
In my opinion, oatmeal would have been perfect.
As Holt says in B99, "Love, it sustains you. It’s like oatmeal." This quote would have been a great fit for this couple 😅
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger?HEA
The epilogue, the end was amazing.
Even though we didn’t get Felix’s POV. 😗
*throws a tantrum*
Don’t get me wrong—this book was awesome 👌, but we could’ve, AT LEAST, had Felix’s POV in the epilogue!!!
…
Felix's emotions were all over the place, and there were so many conversations, backstories that were hinted at but never fully answered, especially about his past. It felt like some threads were left hanging.
I get that explaining everything would probably require a full-length book, but it still felt like something was missing.
If I had to point out a few things:
🐱 It took me about 10% of the book to get fully immersed in the story, but that’s probably just me being impatient due to insomnia. So that was total a ME thing.
😿 I really missed Felix’s POV. Without his perspective, the story felt a bit unfinished.
Considering how much Marshall spirals in his thoughts, we would have had space for a few chapters, or even just a glimpse of Felix’s input—especially in the epilogue.
By then, Felix had moved on from his past, thanks to Marshall, who made him feel seen, loved, and no longer alone. Felix would’ve been focused on the present, and his POV there would have been perfect. 👌
😽 Marshall’s tendency to overthink and walk in circles fits his personality as a planner and indecisive person (which I totally relate to), but sometimes it dragged on a bit.
The constant back-and-forth inner monologues occasionally took me out of the interactions between the MCs or the story.
It could’ve been trimmed down a bit, but it didn’t ruin the book for me. Just another ME thing, specifically bc it’s a slow burn.
😸But honestly, despite these things, I loved the book and would 100% recommend it! 😻😻😻
Favorite character?Marshall
Would I read more of this author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Will I read this again in the future? Yes
This is my 1st book by Fae Quin.
Enjoyment: 4,5/5
Tales From The Tarot Series:
💙4.King Of Hollywood - 4,5 stars💙
💜5.My Minotaur Daddy by Laura Lascarso - 40% DNF For Now💜
🖤6.Across Space And Time by Kit Barrie - 10% DNF Forever🖤
❤7.Chariot Of Souls by Morgan Mason - 3 stars❤
💚8.The Nephilim’s Touch by Morgan Lysand - 4 stars💚
🧡9.By Rude Strength by K.L. Hiers - 4 stars🧡
💛10.Found In Obscurity by A.M. Rose - 2,5 stars💛
💜14.Death Song by B. Ripley - 42% DNF For Now💜
💛17.Camelot's Tower by Brooke Matthews - 5+++ stars💛
💚18.A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star by Chloe Archer - 4 stars💚
💙19.Trust In The Moon by Delaney Rain - 4 stars💙
💜20.Raising The Sun by Eryn Hawk - 4 stars💜
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
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ARC Read: 19/08/2024
I received this ebook for free from the author and I'm leaving this review of my own accord. Thank you, Fae Quin for this gift. 🥰
What to expect from this book? 🤔
❤️🔥 Adult MM Paranormal Romance 🥵💦
👉 Small Town Next-Door Neighbor 📬📦
👉 Opposites Attract 🧲
🤌 Size Difference
😘🐨 Mutual Insta-Crush
🚨 Stalking & Possessiveness & Obsessive Behavior As A Love Language 📸
☀️💼👉 A Grumpy Businessperson, Oblivious, Rule Sticker Himbo Murderer 🍕
&
🧢🕶📽👉 An Adorable, Cute, Old Hollywood Actor, Teasing Vampire⚰️🩸
🙌 Demi Sexual & Romantic Rep
🥵 Slow Burn (👉 It's Worth The Wait, Believe Me)
😳 A Horny Virgin Praise Slut Top x A Bossy Power Bottom That Bites 👀
✨️Mysterious Gothic House 🔭
😆 Murder Meet Cute
🔪Dark Hilarious Antics & Cute Dates 🪦
🧶Cat & Crochet Lover
🩸Finally As U Can Expect In A Vampire Book: Biting, Blood Kink & Some Primal Play 🩸
👀👀 I apologize for the extended trope list but nobody could contain me 🤗 (and emoji usage)
Series: Tales From The Tarot #5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
This book was super cute and hilarious, despite how murdery, stalkery and darkish and deliciously unhinged Marshall and Felix's relationship was.
Even though it’s a slow burn (something that usually turns me off) I found myself enjoying it. The slow pacing was done surprisingly well, mainly because the dates between Marshall and Felix were precious, funny and just cozy.
When the story hits around 60% 😳, it gets seriously hot, spicy, and bloodier than before. I ATE IT UP.
Genre/Trope:Adult/MM Romance/Slow Burn/Size Difference/Opposites Attract/Queer First Times/V Card/Cranky Nature/Sun Kissed Spirit/Ace Rep/Paranormal/Fantasy/Sweet Tooth/Vampire/Age Gap/Angel Or Demon/Beast Glamour/Not Too Much Darkness/Mild BDSM/Bite Isn't Enough/Mystery/ Suspense/Dark Comedy/LGTBQIA Plus/New Authors/Off Grid Attraction/ Possessive Mc Or Caveperson/Oblivious Mess/Ximbo/Bimbo/Aesthetic Romance/Pet Lovers/Very Tempting Neighbor/ARC
Content/Trigger Warnings:
Plot: 5/5
POV: 1
Main Characters:
5/5 – Marshall Ward, Nicknames: Mar-Mar, 38yo human, cranky, grumpy, rule-sticker, planner, possessive, obsessive, murderer, stalker, demisexual, demiromantic, businessperson, hates neighbors, sober;
5/5 – Felix Finley, vampire, cat lover, serious crocheter, kind, funny, lonely, old Hollywood actor, bossy, fast, nightwalker, tiny, beautiful cutie;
Marshall’s hatred for everyone and almost everything, except for Felix, is just chef’s kiss. He’s such a grump, and I love it.
He’s completely OBSESSED with Felix. I’m talking full-on, certifiable, unhinged obsession, complete with collages, stalking, and cameras.
I also adore the cute little nicknames Marshall comes up with for Felix. They’re all in his head, of course—he never actually says them out loud:
“My chivalrous little gremlin.”
“My rabid little chihuahua man.”
heheheh, he’s so funny. 😄
At around 38%, I found myself thinking: “Come on, Marshall, you’re smarter than this! Have you never heard of basic vampire rules? Are you that oblivious? You’re lucky I find it hilarious. 😆 You’re such a Ximbo (aka himbo/bimbo but neutral)!
Really, it was the most obvious suspicion, leading to the only logical conclusion… Felix is an adorable vampire!
BTW the vampire traits are: no breathing, looks like porcelain skin, cold touch, no eating, shadows under the eyes, statue-like stillness, eye color changes, super speed, and strength. (but they can vary from vampire to vampire)
Felix was adorable, between shyness and bursts of confidence, he’s was building up trust with Marshall to be himself.
It was beautiful how he cherished Marshall’s quirks and antics, all while trying (and failing) to hide the fact that he was a vampire.
I love the fact that he was always crocheting and his admiration for stars!
Tarot Card: The Emperor
I don’t know much about Tarot, just bits and pieces from what my sibling tells me.
I expected it to play a bigger role in the story, but it didn’t come up as much as I thought it would. Sure, they mentioned tarot cards, but they were just a set lying around in Felix’s house. It felt like a missed opportunity.
For example, it would’ve been fun if Felix had been reading the cards, and Marshall, doing his usual sneaky thing, was hiding in the bushes taking pictures.
Imagine if Felix lifted The Emperor card right as Marshall snapped a photo—perfect for his collage.
Or maybe something involving Felix’s cats stealing the cards, specifically The Emperor card. That would’ve been hilarious.
Also, I was expecting more scenes (not just flashbacks) from when they were in the Magic Shop and met The Owner. A friend of mine, who’s read the previous books in the Tales From The Tarot series, mentioned that in those, the MCs had interactions with The Owner, and that they would do a reading and the card would be the theme card of the book.
But here, all we got was an old poster of the card in Felix’s mess of a house.
🤗 But I'm no writter! I was just expecting more focus on Tarot and The Owner, that's all. Without that fact (that tarot was the theme) this book was a riot!</i>
Side Characters: 5/5
Oh, Barry, Barry, Barry... What are we going to do with you? Marshall hates you so much, and I’m with him, you’re insufferable!
But really, Fae Quin did a great job making Barry's moments hilarious. There’s so much entertainment in this story, especially with all the creative and insulting nicknames Marshall has for Barry!
Winnie & Marshall’s sibling moments were super cute and funny.
The most hilarious thing is that Winnie has this uncanny sixth sense, knowing exactly when to call Marshall at the most embarrassing moments or when he’s on the verge of a meltdown.
Does she help him? Of course not! She just teases and mocks him a lot. 😆
Ahhhhh, the cats... I do love cats! And these two were hilarious.
Marshall was so adamant about hating them until he realized that Felix’s life included Dolly and Tiffany, he had to figure out a plan to get used to them.
Those moments were some of the funniest in the book!
Humor: High Focus
Angst: Low Focus
Steam Level: 5/5
Romance: High Focus
Cheating?
Cons:The only thing I didn't need was the specifics on the food. My favorite kinds of books are the ones that don't describe the food the characters are eating in every scene, or at least only once or twice. It's not just because I'm vegan, I respect everyone's choices, but I also don't think it's necessary to define a character's lifestyle or personality by their food preferences. That's why I don't read chef or food-related books. That being said, I don't think Marshall's very specific, supposedly boring and plain, food choices were necessary. The detailed descriptions didn’t add much to the story, if the food had been described vaguely it would have had the same effect.
In my opinion, oatmeal would have been perfect.
As Holt says in B99, "Love, it sustains you. It’s like oatmeal." This quote would have been a great fit for this couple 😅
The Ending: 5/5
HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger?
The epilogue, the end was amazing.
Even though we didn’t get Felix’s POV. 😗
*throws a tantrum*
Don’t get me wrong—this book was awesome 👌, but we could’ve, AT LEAST, had Felix’s POV in the epilogue!!!
…
Felix's emotions were all over the place, and there were so many conversations, backstories that were hinted at but never fully answered, especially about his past. It felt like some threads were left hanging.
I get that explaining everything would probably require a full-length book, but it still felt like something was missing.
If I had to point out a few things:
🐱 It took me about 10% of the book to get fully immersed in the story, but that’s probably just me being impatient due to insomnia. So that was total a ME thing.
😿 I really missed Felix’s POV. Without his perspective, the story felt a bit unfinished.
Considering how much Marshall spirals in his thoughts, we would have had space for a few chapters, or even just a glimpse of Felix’s input—especially in the epilogue.
By then, Felix had moved on from his past, thanks to Marshall, who made him feel seen, loved, and no longer alone. Felix would’ve been focused on the present, and his POV there would have been perfect. 👌
😽 Marshall’s tendency to overthink and walk in circles fits his personality as a planner and indecisive person (which I totally relate to), but sometimes it dragged on a bit.
The constant back-and-forth inner monologues occasionally took me out of the interactions between the MCs or the story.
It could’ve been trimmed down a bit, but it didn’t ruin the book for me. Just another ME thing, specifically bc it’s a slow burn.
😸But honestly, despite these things, I loved the book and would 100% recommend it! 😻😻😻
Favorite character?
Would I read more of this author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Will I read this again in the future? Yes
This is my 1st book by Fae Quin.
Enjoyment: 4,5/5
Tales From The Tarot Series:
💙4.
💜5.
🖤6.
❤7.
💚8.
🧡9.
💛10.
💜14.
💛17.
💚18.
💙19.
💜20.
!! I don't equate fiction stories to real life. It's a matter of personal taste and what you are willing or want to tolerate in the books you read. We all have different opinions and preferences when it comes to the kind of books we enjoy, so it's important to respect and remember that it's just a book!!
Hope this review was helpful.
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I just truly could not get in to this. Ended up DND at 49%
No connection to the characters and I was quite bored
No connection to the characters and I was quite bored
Unfortunately I couldn't connect with the story or the characters.
I'm not sure what the Tarot universe is about, and that is on me because I skimmed the posts, but then again each author might have done things differently. From what I understood, from what I came across here, the connector throughout is a disappearing bookshop that helps set you in the right path for your HEA...
I'm not sure what in the Tarot universe connects with vampires, how Felix is "The Emperor" and when and where the Hollywood came to play since at the point I DNFed it wasn't even mentioned. But again those things might have nothing to do with the universe as a whole and how Fae wrote her story.
Anyway, as I said in the beginning, I couldn't connect with the characters, Marshall had exhausted me with his continuous waxing of poeting about Felix in his endless inner monologues. The story for more than 150pgs was going round and round and it felt like a chore to continue. And Felix was just there hardly doing anything. So I'm out.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I'm not sure what the Tarot universe is about, and that is on me because I skimmed the posts, but then again each author might have done things differently. From what I understood, from what I came across here, the connector throughout is a disappearing bookshop that helps set you in the right path for your HEA...
I'm not sure what in the Tarot universe connects with vampires, how Felix is "The Emperor" and when and where the Hollywood came to play since at the point I DNFed it wasn't even mentioned. But again those things might have nothing to do with the universe as a whole and how Fae wrote her story.
Anyway, as I said in the beginning, I couldn't connect with the characters, Marshall had exhausted me with his continuous waxing of poeting about Felix in his endless inner monologues. The story for more than 150pgs was going round and round and it felt like a chore to continue. And Felix was just there hardly doing anything. So I'm out.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
The love story of Marshall and Felix - a serial killer (living in the perfect town, thanks to a mysterious book seller) and his totally normal, if quiet, neighbor.
Who seems a touch ‘out of time’ … doesn’t go out during the day … has blackout blinds … wears giant ridiculous floppy hats and sunglasses to hide his red eyes … gets regular mysterious deliveries that might be meat? But he never sees him eat? Just drinks these thick red juices out of fridge when no one’s around …
Hmmm…so maybe not *totally normal* ?
The slowest burn that eventually ends up like a bonfire, helped along after some … educational video watching on the part of Marshall kicks his obsession with Felix into overdrive
I was starting to get concerned with how well these two managed to keep their secrets from each other - they were *not* subtle - but saving the reveal for so long made for a very entertaining and eventful block party.
It’s a bizarre, sweet, and funny story. A smidge bloody (but less than I’d expected!)
Thanks to GRR for the arc
Thanks to GRR for the arc
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Marshall has lived near Felix for years neither hasn’t had much to do with each other until the night he sees Felix struggling with a body and he goes to help where Felix tells him it was an accident.
As Felix and Marshall get closer Marshall misses everything that points to what Felix is it’s like it just went right over his head. Although i enjoyed the grumpy Marshall and Felix and his sunshine i felt it was too long.
As Felix and Marshall get closer Marshall misses everything that points to what Felix is it’s like it just went right over his head. Although i enjoyed the grumpy Marshall and Felix and his sunshine i felt it was too long.
Marshall, disliker of people and occasional serial killer, believes he is the scariest man on the block, not realizing that his adorable twink of a neighbor is an even bigger predator than he is.
For a story revolving around some murderers, accidental and otherwise, this was pretty cute but a bit overly long. I would have liked more of the magic shop and tarot to have been involved, but it was great seeing a tiny glimpse of Elmwood!
For a story revolving around some murderers, accidental and otherwise, this was pretty cute but a bit overly long. I would have liked more of the magic shop and tarot to have been involved, but it was great seeing a tiny glimpse of Elmwood!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
This book was soooo much fun! What happens when a socially awkward serial killer meets a slightly hopeless vampire? You get this book; a surprisingly wholesome story about love, acceptance and the importance of not stealing your neighbour’s parcels.
Marshall is a CFO for a pharmaceutical company, a lawn-care enthusiast and a serial killer. He hates people and has no patience for anyone… until he meets Felix Finley, who looks oddly familiar, and is trying to hide a dead body. Marshall is determined to win over the scrappy, sweet Felix and if that includes helping Felix hide dead bodies, all the better!
Marshall and Felix strike up an unlikely friendship, which slowly turns into more, but Marshall can’t understand why Felix keeps inviting people over to his house… and how those people keep turning up dead?
Honestly this book was silly, sweet and I found both characters utterly charming in their own quirky ways. Marshall is clearly neurodivergent (reads as autism, but isn’t named) and Felix is just so on board with absolutely everything he does; right down to Marshall literally stalking him and installing cameras in his house on the grounds of ‘protecting him’ 🤣 I just loved that acceptance and the unhinged possessiveness and obsession Felix receives in return from Marshall.
All in all, absolutely loved this one (as I do all of Fae’s work!) and absolutely recommend it for all fans of lighthearted paranormal romance 💕
Read King Of Hollywood for:
✨ Vampire x Human
✨ Serial killers in love
✨ Husbands who murder together, stay together
✨ Adopting cats to show your crush you care
✨ Slow burn, but when it gets going, whew 🥵
✨ Neurodivergent MC
✨ Virgin Top x Dom Bottom
✨ Demisexual, Demiromantic MC
✨ ‘Let me help you hide that dead body darling’
✨ Stalking as a love language
Thank you to Gay Romance Reviews and the author for an ARC of this book! It’s out on 2nd September 2024 💕