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A review by roadtripreader
Heart, Haunt, Havoc by Freydís Moon
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
So it's decided - Bishop Martinez can come reno my house anytime. Their style is my style - couple of off-white archways, marble countertops, cobalt grays and silvers, bamboo this and that and don't get me started on the subtle touches in the guestroom Colin stayed in. Freydis really painted a picture here, all gothic yet modern, sensual, haunting and hypnotic - which is exactly this story, this house, these characters.
As my very first MM Romance, (and it was my first book with transgender,Trans-Male characters.) I am blown away. I love to expand my knowledge base and understand people of all walks of life. This kind of representation done with amazing prose - pardon moi while I add more Freydis Moon books to my tbr.
Romance Plot/Storyline/Themes: For a novella, the attraction and the hints towards attraction are subtle, sultry, almost slow-burn but not quite. They float in elusive body language - tracing angelic ruin tattoos on Collin's wrist curiously, or noticing the "plush pinkness" of Bishop's lips. Tiny details, here and there before the deeds - well executed.
"Bishop rested the bottle against their plush, pink mouth. Colin course-corrected his thoughts—plush to poltergeist, pink to perpetual haunting—and sipped his beer, too." This got me good and fast
Character Development/Favorite Character:
●Colin is an enigma. I love his choice in attire, I mean attire. He's so buttoned up but not stuffy - he oozes this suave sex appeal despite trying to use formality as a block for physical connection.
●Bishop is like a rose, so pretty when you meet him, secrets like the petals covering the bud and walls up like the thorns.
I love these types of layered characters.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
The first "exorcism/banishment" performed by Collin in the kitchen with only the house and the uninvited spirits as witness. He radiated power.
"Man of God,” the spirit croaked, “do you find me wanting?”
“I find you damned,” he whispered.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes: insanely quotable because the prose is that good.
●"Houses with heartbeats, never failed to spark Colin’s interest" (Colin on his nature )
●Always wringing hands; always war-torn and worried Helicopter homeowners hoping for a miracle. (Colin on Homestays )
●Nothin’ wrong with a little magic, right?”
“Depends on the magic.” (Colin and Bishop plant shopping)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts: Modern Day exorcist who seems to be a man of the cloth yet simultaneously might not even belief in an omnipresent God
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Romance books by 2025
As my very first MM Romance, (and it was my first book with transgender,Trans-Male characters.) I am blown away. I love to expand my knowledge base and understand people of all walks of life. This kind of representation done with amazing prose - pardon moi while I add more Freydis Moon books to my tbr.
Romance Plot/Storyline/Themes: For a novella, the attraction and the hints towards attraction are subtle, sultry, almost slow-burn but not quite. They float in elusive body language - tracing angelic ruin tattoos on Collin's wrist curiously, or noticing the "plush pinkness" of Bishop's lips. Tiny details, here and there before the deeds - well executed.
"Bishop rested the bottle against their plush, pink mouth. Colin course-corrected his thoughts—plush to poltergeist, pink to perpetual haunting—and sipped his beer, too." This got me good and fast
Character Development/Favorite Character:
●Colin is an enigma. I love his choice in attire, I mean attire. He's so buttoned up but not stuffy - he oozes this suave sex appeal despite trying to use formality as a block for physical connection.
●Bishop is like a rose, so pretty when you meet him, secrets like the petals covering the bud and walls up like the thorns.
I love these types of layered characters.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
The first "exorcism/banishment" performed by Collin in the kitchen with only the house and the uninvited spirits as witness. He radiated power.
"Man of God,” the spirit croaked, “do you find me wanting?”
“I find you damned,” he whispered.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes: insanely quotable because the prose is that good.
●"Houses with heartbeats, never failed to spark Colin’s interest" (Colin on his nature )
●Always wringing hands; always war-torn and worried Helicopter homeowners hoping for a miracle. (Colin on Homestays )
●Nothin’ wrong with a little magic, right?”
“Depends on the magic.” (Colin and Bishop plant shopping)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts: Modern Day exorcist who seems to be a man of the cloth yet simultaneously might not even belief in an omnipresent God
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Romance books by 2025