A review by edgybutfemme
Irresistible Devil by Jenny Nordbak

dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I knew as soon as I was finished with Wicked Pursuit that this had to be the next one I read because I like Reaper so much. His aesthetic is compared to David Bowie in Labryinth multiple times and, listen, I'm weak for that energy and his smug confidence. 

I am in love with the dynamic between Reaper and Juliet. I love that he sees her and how smart she is and accepts her flaws and all. I love that one of the first things he does when they make a deal is make use of the accounting degree she worked so hard on when she thought he'd just want her sexually. I love that he finds himself willing to do anything for her.
They've also been through the same kind of trauma and having someone who understands so viscerally can be so validating. Honestly I do just wish Juliet would have let him get her out of her absuive situation sooner.
 

I really appreciated that Reaper is a sex worker and sex club owner and that's depicted positively and with care. I am really glad Jenny Nordbak is planning to write more stories about the various staff of the club because I love them and I am SO READY for their stories. 

Mind the content warnings at the front of the book. One of the characters is in a forced marriage and dealing with domestic abuse (not with the love interest) for most of the book and, though well handled, that can be a rough read. Spoiler for the end:
but goddamn is it satisfying when her abusive husband and her abusive father are killed.
Anyway, looking forward to checking out more books by Jenny Nordbak because I had a great time here.
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