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A review by rfsammies
Honey and Pepper by A.J. Demas
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.5
Some scores are weighted differently so final score is 6.9 = 3.5 ⭐
Characters (7): The characters are really good in this book. I think even the more minor characters are fleshed out and make me wish we had stories about each of them too. The villain was a bit cartoonish, but every one else made up for it. Kallion and Nikias are a sweet couple and I enjoyed reading their moon/sun dynamic.I also liked that both the characters were previously slaves and how that shaped their understanding of their world and other people. We saw a good arcs as the boys came more into their own.
Atmosphere (9): I definitely want to read more books in this world. Its a fictional world based off Ancient Greece and I love it so much. I wish we were informed more about what is the difference between this fictional country and actual Ancient Greece.
Writing (6): The writing is good but the spicy scenes? :chefkiss:Nikias dirty talking was so good. I want someone to call me "my honey" now *shivers* I needed more intimate times from the both of them.
Plot (7): The relationship is a slow burn. They didn't really get together until literally at the 50% point. From there it switches from a mainly character driven book to a plot one. I saw the most of the beats coming before they happened, but it was good romp that I would recommend to others.
Intrigue (5): It took me a little finish the book, but not because its wasn't good. It just was a little bit difficult to get through. The first half of the book dragged a bit and I'm not always a fan of "do they, don't they". I do, however, want to read other books from this author, especially if they're in the same universe as this one.
Logic (7): I didn't find any difficulty understanding the world or the politics, I just wish the author went into more details.
Enjoyment (7): I'm glad I read this book and I would recommend this book to anyone looking to read a MM historical fantasy novel with a little bit of spice, a little bit of politics. and some warm fuzzy feels with a HEA.
Characters (7): The characters are really good in this book. I think even the more minor characters are fleshed out and make me wish we had stories about each of them too. The villain was a bit cartoonish, but every one else made up for it. Kallion and Nikias are a sweet couple and I enjoyed reading their moon/sun dynamic.
Atmosphere (9): I definitely want to read more books in this world. Its a fictional world based off Ancient Greece and I love it so much. I wish we were informed more about what is the difference between this fictional country and actual Ancient Greece.
Writing (6): The writing is good but the spicy scenes? :chefkiss:
Plot (7): The relationship is a slow burn. They didn't really get together until literally at the 50% point. From there it switches from a mainly character driven book to a plot one. I saw the most of the beats coming before they happened, but it was good romp that I would recommend to others.
Intrigue (5): It took me a little finish the book, but not because its wasn't good. It just was a little bit difficult to get through. The first half of the book dragged a bit and I'm not always a fan of "do they, don't they". I do, however, want to read other books from this author, especially if they're in the same universe as this one.
Logic (7): I didn't find any difficulty understanding the world or the politics, I just wish the author went into more details.
Enjoyment (7): I'm glad I read this book and I would recommend this book to anyone looking to read a MM historical fantasy novel with a little bit of spice, a little bit of politics. and some warm fuzzy feels with a HEA.