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A review by tomeaftertome
Lifebound by D.N. Hoxa
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
🌶️🌶️🌶️.75
Based on the romantasy scale rubric
Rune said, 'Obey. I said Say less
This book? Absolute fire. Set in a lush, dangerous fae realm that's as seductive as it is deadly, it delivers tension so thick you could choke on it - and you'll say thank you. The spice? You'll definitely need a chaser (based on romantasy scale rubric). And Rune? Our new shadow daddy? He's pure SIN wrapped in tattoos and dominance, every scene with him — a religious experience. And Nilah is no wallflower, greeting every demand, teeth first. Needless to say this dynamic will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet.
And beneath all that heat, subtle glimpse at how we hide behind walls, how fear shapes us, and how the right person can drag our truth into the light.
Plus, the humor? Sprinkled in just right, keeping things sharp and sexy.
You'll come for the fae heat. You'll stay for the soul-punch.
And you'll be questioning your current ranking order of all other book boyfriends.
To the author, D.N. Hoxa.
I thank you for your service.
Thank you, NetGalley, and the author for providing me a copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review. This was such a fun read. I look forward to seeing what happens in book 2 of the Royal Sins series!
Based on the romantasy scale rubric
Rune said, 'Obey. I said Say less
This book? Absolute fire. Set in a lush, dangerous fae realm that's as seductive as it is deadly, it delivers tension so thick you could choke on it - and you'll say thank you. The spice? You'll definitely need a chaser (based on romantasy scale rubric). And Rune? Our new shadow daddy? He's pure SIN wrapped in tattoos and dominance, every scene with him — a religious experience. And Nilah is no wallflower, greeting every demand, teeth first. Needless to say this dynamic will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet.
And beneath all that heat, subtle glimpse at how we hide behind walls, how fear shapes us, and how the right person can drag our truth into the light.
Plus, the humor? Sprinkled in just right, keeping things sharp and sexy.
You'll come for the fae heat. You'll stay for the soul-punch.
And you'll be questioning your current ranking order of all other book boyfriends.
To the author, D.N. Hoxa.
I thank you for your service.
Thank you, NetGalley, and the author for providing me a copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review. This was such a fun read. I look forward to seeing what happens in book 2 of the Royal Sins series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Minor: Alcohol