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A review by unsuccessfulbookclub
Shots and Barbs by Lily Mayne
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
So sweet, so h0rny! I really did not think I would be able to enjoy Nuni as an MMC since her was such a douche-bro in Greid’s book and quite honestly for the beginning of this book - until Lily peeled back the layers like she is so good at doing, helping us as readers see Nuni for the imperfect but absolutely loveable character he really is.
This book is so adorably soft and very spicy. There is no third act breakup, and the main conflict is really Anita and Nuni coming to terms with their feelings for each other over time. Other than the fact that Nuni is not human, their relationship is just so NORMAL, like absolutely the kind of relationship someone you know would have, or maybe even you. That’s not a complaint - it makes the story so easy to understand and relate to!!
Recommend!! Thanks to Lily for the advanced copy!
Romance details:
- M/F relationship, she is bi
- Human/demiurgus (monster), her parents are Indian-English
- FMC is 37, both MCs are well established in their lives
- FMC has IBS
- workplace romance - he is her client
- competitive relationship? They are both type-A gym lovers and honestly perfect for each other
- open door, explicit, very spicy (5+ scenes, toys, primal play)
This book is so adorably soft and very spicy. There is no third act breakup, and the main conflict is really Anita and Nuni coming to terms with their feelings for each other over time. Other than the fact that Nuni is not human, their relationship is just so NORMAL, like absolutely the kind of relationship someone you know would have, or maybe even you. That’s not a complaint - it makes the story so easy to understand and relate to!!
Recommend!! Thanks to Lily for the advanced copy!
Romance details:
- M/F relationship, she is bi
- Human/demiurgus (monster), her parents are Indian-English
- FMC is 37, both MCs are well established in their lives
- FMC has IBS
- workplace romance - he is her client
- competitive relationship? They are both type-A gym lovers and honestly perfect for each other
- open door, explicit, very spicy (5+ scenes, toys, primal play)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The MMC in this book follows an extremely regimented eating and exercise plan that could be triggering for readers who deal with disordered eating. He is not fatphobic or body shaming in any way but needs to be in control of his food and eating and experiences anxiety around food.