weelamb 's review for:

Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson

2.5

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Loveable characters: No

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2.5 stars – not for me, but maybe for you?

This one just never fully came together for me. I felt like it was missing both strong character development and a solid plot—and usually if one of those is working, I can overlook the other. But in this case, neither landed.

That said, the vibes were immaculate: spooky Scottish manor house, misty lochs, eerie atmosphere. I was there. And I did enjoy the almost horror-like take on the fae—it felt fresh and had a few moments where I genuinely thought, let me just turn on the lights real quick…

The story was intriguing in theory, but the execution felt vague and hard to latch onto. It was also very spicy, and to be honest, the spicy moments were the parts that worked best for me—they had tension and weight, even when the rest didn’t fully deliver.

Unfortunately, the ending was a major letdown. I get what it was going for, and I’m sure it was meant to be meaningful or thought-provoking. But after spending the whole book wondering what was really going on, the reveal felt... mid. And by the time we hit the final page, I was frustrated more than anything.

At the end of the day, this might just be a case of “not the book for me.” But if you’re here for vibes, spice, and a bit of spooky fae horror, it might hit different for you.