A review by ally_bird_books
Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean by Shiloh Sloane, Shiloh Sloane

5.0

There hasn't been a day that's gone by since reading that this book hasn't crossed my mind. I haven't ever read anything like it. I have so many thoughts and things I want to say about this beautiful and devastating story Shiloh has written but it’s hard, this made me feel so much.

The characters, the FEAR, the scents, the passion, the lust, the rage, the blood, and ultimately the love and sacrifice are all so palpable that you feel like you're right there with them and experiencing everything.

Sadie comes face to face with the Devil. (THIS SCENE!! CHILLSSS) She's asked to do the unthinkable in order to save herself. After she leaves home she comes face to face with something even more frightening, Ridge. He's wild and all consuming. Ridge tastes her and then all hell breaks loose. He claims her. Sadie puts up one hell of a fight though but there's no stopping him, merely delaying the inevitable. Even when she gets help from Wright, Ridge's brother.

The tension is THICK. Wright is protecting Sadie while dealing with his feral brother and his inner demons. He’s drawn to her. I loved Wright but his story absolutely destroyed me. He's been through so much but still cares so deeply for his brother and ultimately Sadie. This man will break your heart.

"I'm going to eat you bite by bite, little fawn."

But, Ridge. Oh boy. He's something else. His love for Sadie is depraved, bloody, and out right terrifying but I loved it all. I'm so torn and I want more, so much more!! I can't wait to see what Shiloh gives us next.