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For Whom the Belle Tolls
by Jaysea Lynn
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 / 5
My Summary: Lily has been to the Afterlife many times before, since she's reincarnated after her other lives. But this time, she decides to hang out in Paradise for a while. As she explores the Afterlife, she wanders into Hell and realizes that they could use some help with their customer service area. Lily worked in customer service for most of her adult life, and when she realizes she could create a Hellp Desk (pun intended) where she could tell people what she really thought, she jumps at the opportunity. It's unusual for a human soul to want to help the demons who work in Hell, but Lily finds easy camaraderie amongst these demons who have a tough exterior but are really softies underneath. She especially is interested in Beleth--a strikingly sexy demon general who is nerdy, witty, and kind. The two quickly form a close connection and find that their friendship could turn into something more.
My Thoughts: For Whom the Belle Tolls is a sweet and cozy fantasy romance featuring a tough FMC who truly cares about everyone and wants to help in any way she can. Her work in creating and manning the Hellp Desk has made a huge difference in the demons' lives, and she has made herself widely loved amongst all of Hell and even across the Afterlife. Though Lily is healing from her own religious trauma, she finds herself caring for a young soul lovingly named Sharkie who needs the love and care only a true guardian can give. Their relationship is one of my favorites because though Lily isn't perfect, she figures out and gives Sharkie exactly what she needs, which is mostly attention, love, and understanding.
The standout relationship in this novel is the romantic love between the demon Beleth (aka Bel) and Lily. The pair take their time getting to know each other as friends before they even start a romantic relationship. And, once they finally confess their true feelings for each other, they take it slow physically, ensuring that they're both fully ready for that aspect of their relationship, which imho made the payoff even sweeter. Both Bel and Lily seek to fully understand one another and show each other that they see their true selves. Their communication is unmatched, and I can only hope to have a relationship as open and honest as theirs.
Definitely check content warnings before reading this one, but if you're looking for a cozy story full of wit, heart, friendship, and love, I highly recommend picking up For Whom the Belle Tolls.
My Summary: Lily has been to the Afterlife many times before, since she's reincarnated after her other lives. But this time, she decides to hang out in Paradise for a while. As she explores the Afterlife, she wanders into Hell and realizes that they could use some help with their customer service area. Lily worked in customer service for most of her adult life, and when she realizes she could create a Hellp Desk (pun intended) where she could tell people what she really thought, she jumps at the opportunity. It's unusual for a human soul to want to help the demons who work in Hell, but Lily finds easy camaraderie amongst these demons who have a tough exterior but are really softies underneath. She especially is interested in Beleth--a strikingly sexy demon general who is nerdy, witty, and kind. The two quickly form a close connection and find that their friendship could turn into something more.
My Thoughts: For Whom the Belle Tolls is a sweet and cozy fantasy romance featuring a tough FMC who truly cares about everyone and wants to help in any way she can. Her work in creating and manning the Hellp Desk has made a huge difference in the demons' lives, and she has made herself widely loved amongst all of Hell and even across the Afterlife. Though Lily is healing from her own religious trauma, she finds herself caring for a young soul lovingly named Sharkie who needs the love and care only a true guardian can give. Their relationship is one of my favorites because though Lily isn't perfect, she figures out and gives Sharkie exactly what she needs, which is mostly attention, love, and understanding.
The standout relationship in this novel is the romantic love between the demon Beleth (aka Bel) and Lily. The pair take their time getting to know each other as friends before they even start a romantic relationship. And, once they finally confess their true feelings for each other, they take it slow physically, ensuring that they're both fully ready for that aspect of their relationship, which imho made the payoff even sweeter. Both Bel and Lily seek to fully understand one another and show each other that they see their true selves. Their communication is unmatched, and I can only hope to have a relationship as open and honest as theirs.
Definitely check content warnings before reading this one, but if you're looking for a cozy story full of wit, heart, friendship, and love, I highly recommend picking up For Whom the Belle Tolls.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, War
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Sexual assault
Minor: Child death, Self harm, Suicide attempt