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Demon's Dream

Elle Kayson

4.64 AVERAGE


I decided to read the book due to the hype on Bookstagram. I even overlooked the cover art and book length. The book is super long because it’s actually two books in one. Although Demon/Damien and Dream are the primary couple, I preferred Dayana and Smoke/Cartier more. The accidental pregnancy put me off because Dream was pressured to keep her pregnancy although she had valid reasons for wanting to terminate. Instead of Demon actually listening to Dream and validating/addressing her concerns, he made Dream’s pregnancy about him and his childhood trauma. It rubbed me the wrong way because Dream went from having a controlling father to having a controlling, emotionally unavailable partner. While I can empathize with Demon’s tragic past, he made it hard to root for him at times. It took Dream running away for Demon to see he messed up. And even then the character growth was still minimal. More than 90% into the book, Demon could barely bring himself to tell Dream he loved her until he was in front of his therapist. This novel would have worked better if it was interconnected standalone series focusing on each couple (I would prefer exploring Smoke and Yana’s relationship since it was less toxic in comparison)
emotional hopeful 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: Yes
dark emotional mysterious 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: Yes
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced
dark funny tense medium-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: Complicated

I was up this morning looking like a damn zombie because I couldn’t put this book down! This book hands down got me, I thought I was done with the thugs and the hood but apparently not. Every name in this book was so creative somehow they all fit each character. My favorite characters were Smoke, Dayana and that damn Demon, my least favorite character was Dream because to use her own words she was a “weak a** Bi***”.  The plot was drawn out a bit but it was still good. I laughed out loud with all the cracks and jokes, and definitely clutched my pearls in some chapters.

Demon’s Dream by Elle Kayson is a solid 5 out of 5 stars for me, I love this book down! When I was rediscovering my love for reading, I decided to grab a Kindle and a Kindle Unlimited subscription, and this was the first book I read. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

The characters in this book are everything. Dream is my girl, strong, captivating, and impossible not to root for. And Demon? Whew! I won’t lie, he was hard to like at first, especially with how the situation started, but as the story unfolded and I got to see the layers of his past and his younger years, I couldn’t help but grow fond of him. Elle Kayson does such a good job of making you understand and connect with her characters, flaws and all.

This book is spicy, and I mean spicy, but it’s also packed with intense, violent moments that keep you hooked from start to finish. It’s 700+ pages of perfection. Every scene feels like a movie playing out in your mind, and the way the story balances passion, tension, and action is nothing short of addicting.

If you’re looking for a book that’s full of excitement, heat, and a storyline that’ll keep you up all night, Demon’s Dream is the one to pick up. It’s the perfect blend of spice and drama, and I can’t recommend it enough!
emotional funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
emotional hopeful 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
emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional funny 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: Complicated