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funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Abandonment
medium-paced
This was my first read by Ali Hazelwood and while it was an easy book to finish, I don't think I would recommend it.
The chemistry between Misery and Lowe was missing, although I found their relationship to be at least a little endearing. The plot felt rushed at the end andthe breakup scene just seemed so out of place.
Overall a quick read but unsatisfying and felt like it could have used more development of the world and the characters.
The chemistry between Misery and Lowe was missing, although I found their relationship to be at least a little endearing. The plot felt rushed at the end and
Overall a quick read but unsatisfying and felt like it could have used more development of the world and the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, War
Minor: Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Grief, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
inspiring
slow-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
there are no words to describe how much fun i had while reading this 😭 every character was perfect. i never cared much for found family x marriage of convenience tropes, which were my least favorite tropes, but damn i read this book in one sitting no cap 😭 i understand you lowe, i too, will protect misery at all costs 😭
edit: the morning after reading this, it was still all i could think about. i would give anything to experience this book for the first time all over again. a first, for an ali hazelwood book, for me.
re-read update: I LOVE IT EVEN MORE 😭
edit: the morning after reading this, it was still all i could think about. i would give anything to experience this book for the first time all over again. a first, for an ali hazelwood book, for me.
re-read update: I LOVE IT EVEN MORE 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
This was a roller coaster with twists that I did not even fathom!!
Misery Lark, a vanpyre who lived among Humans for many years as the Vampyre Collateral, who role was to act as leverage to prevent war and almost as a symbol for a truce. She’s never felt that she belonged anywhere. Not with the Humans who widely view vamps and blood sucking monsters who drain their victims dry and play with their corpses… She didn’t even belong with other Vamps at the Nest because they don’t accept her because she was “exposed to humans” for too long.
When her best friend Serena Paris goes missing from their joint apartment, Misery investigates and finds the name L E Moreland in the their secret language. This leads to Misery agreeing to marry Alpha Lowe Moreland in attempt to find out what became of Serena.
This was good…. The world building is different from other supernatural novels I’ve read. The extreme tension between Humans, Weres, and Vampyres and essentially constantly being on the brink of war, with the Collateral individuals being the only thing stopping it.
Their romance was slow, and one sided for a while. With all the animosity between species, Misery was unaware of so much of Were biology, customs, and life. It was so fun trying to decipher the mystery of what Serena was after and what Ana, Lowe’s little sister, has to do with it.
I liked watching Misery slowly allow herself to feel more emotion, to open up to Lowe more, to allow herself to like other people besides Serena. It makes complete sense given her upbringing.
Lowe is someone who is fair, trusting, and good at heart. I really like him. Ugh he is so cute, and unexpectedly anxious?? I did not see that coming in the book. I loved this book, the spice was very tasteful and matched where they were at in their relationship at the time. I loved this book!!
Misery Lark, a vanpyre who lived among Humans for many years as the Vampyre Collateral, who role was to act as leverage to prevent war and almost as a symbol for a truce. She’s never felt that she belonged anywhere. Not with the Humans who widely view vamps and blood sucking monsters who drain their victims dry and play with their corpses… She didn’t even belong with other Vamps at the Nest because they don’t accept her because she was “exposed to humans” for too long.
When her best friend Serena Paris goes missing from their joint apartment, Misery investigates and finds the name L E Moreland in the their secret language. This leads to Misery agreeing to marry Alpha Lowe Moreland in attempt to find out what became of Serena.
This was good…. The world building is different from other supernatural novels I’ve read. The extreme tension between Humans, Weres, and Vampyres and essentially constantly being on the brink of war, with the Collateral individuals being the only thing stopping it.
Their romance was slow, and one sided for a while. With all the animosity between species, Misery was unaware of so much of Were biology, customs, and life. It was so fun trying to decipher the mystery of what Serena was after and what Ana, Lowe’s little sister, has to do with it.
I liked watching Misery slowly allow herself to feel more emotion, to open up to Lowe more, to allow herself to like other people besides Serena. It makes complete sense given her upbringing.
Lowe is someone who is fair, trusting, and good at heart. I really like him. Ugh he is so cute, and unexpectedly anxious?? I did not see that coming in the book. I loved this book, the spice was very tasteful and matched where they were at in their relationship at the time. I loved this book!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Bullying, Kidnapping, Murder
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Abandonment
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Beware: knotting
LOVE the humor though. It’s so so funny, I love the fmc. The perspectives of the first 3ish chapters are a tad strange, but it’s easier afterwards.
The writing doesnt feel cheesy despite all of the humor. I think the plot is well-written for the vast majority of the book.
Reasons why it’s not 4 stars:
LOVE the humor though. It’s so so funny, I love the fmc. The perspectives of the first 3ish chapters are a tad strange, but it’s easier afterwards.
The writing doesnt feel cheesy despite all of the humor. I think the plot is well-written for the vast majority of the book.
Reasons why it’s not 4 stars:
Knotting, -0.25 stars Info dump as “plot twist” at the end. Not as good as the author thought it would be, -0.5 stars Knotting, -0.25 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Kidnapping
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
minus half a star for the predictability, but otherwise a fun and quick read that pulled me in and immersed me in a truely lovely story
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was so sat for this book. I read it all in two days. 🫣 There are a few explicit sex scenes so if that’s not your thing this book is probably not for you. I liked the world building and the mystery plot was interesting. I really liked Lowe and Misery’s dynamics and thought they were a good couple. I actually laughed at some of the lines and enjoyed the humor. I am hoping there is a sequel because of the ending with Serena being Koen’s mate. I was so gagged when I read that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Blood
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood