4.12 AVERAGE


🥵🥵🥵 that was amazing

I had a feeling about these two since "City of Ruin".
So many theories, many twists and turns.
I love how the author keeps blowing me away
with every book in this series. The world building
is superb, and the chemistry is off the charts.
Neri, he really surprised me in the best of ways.
The way he was with Nephele was so unexpected,
and it was unbelievably endearing. Loved that we
get to see more of the God's and learn a bit more
of everyone's history. You don't get to wonder about
Reina for long either, it's addressed very early on.
Nephele and Neri's story, oohhmmmgg... the things that
were happening between them magically & emotionally,
it was sooo unexpected and I totally loved it. Can't wait for
the next book.

Well, just finished reading it. Charissa delivered and heavens be damned if I need a Neri for myself. I want the book in all the possible formats. Nephele and Neri are sexy, strong and adorable at the same time, to top that author writes with such a smoothness and clearness, which made the devouring of the book easy and pleasant. Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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: No

Oh I’m obsessed with these two 

This novella follows a side couple with a romance that was brewing all during book 2 that delivered in the most delicious and spicy way. The dynamic between these characters was absolutely addicting!! A cocky asshole that’s been obsessed with her for years and a fiery strong willed witch who is now tied to her enemy as he’s bound to obey her every command???? Yes PLEASE

While this is a novella it felt like a whole ass book just very focused on the romance. The plot of the series only inched forward a tad but I loved that we really got to spend this time on this relationship. It makes me so excited to see more of them in the next book. Their story being a novella was a perfect choice cause I fear if this relationship had been added into a main book it wouldn’t have had the time or attention needed to develop or it would’ve made the book drag, this was a perfect fun break especially after the heartbreaking cliffhanger of city of ruin! 

The author uses way too much modern, casual, and juvenile language. It really kills the immersion and makes me feel like I’m reading contemporary romance or magical realism/modern world fantasy. Her word choice has felt too modern/casual to me since book one, but it was extra pronounced in this one.

As far as advancing the overall plot, this novella did make some important and interesting steps forward, but it was mostly focused on building the working and romantic relationship between Nephele and Neri. A lot of action happens off page and I hope it’s expanded upon in the next full length book.

Overall, I did find their banter and sexual tension fun to read. The first smutty scene was much hotter than I expected, but the second one (where he uses his god abilities to…ahem…triple effect) felt a bit too kinky too quickly. I’m not sure how she’s able to walk the next day, frankly (no prep!?!?

4.25 /5 ⭐ Rounded Down
Spice Level:
adventurous challenging emotional tense 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

I am eating this series upppp
adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective tense 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: No

Oh man! Do I love me some Neri & Nephelle! I mean, how can you not with this epic enemies to lovers!

Not once did it feel overdone or predictable! I love how this novella ties into the series while also giving you a look into other characters!

I can’t wait for the next book!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Love Alexus, he’s great, but Neri? I am ruined