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A review by _isabel_
The Devil Takes by Fae Quin
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Well, this was lovely!
Short and angsty, with some very steam moments and a whole lot of delicious, delightful tropes that were *chef's kiss*
I think I was probably expecting something more romance-coded, but I definitely have high hopes for the sequel. "The Devil Takes" feels like a prequel novella in some ways, because of its length and the fact that it acts as a sort of premise to what I expect (and hope) the sequel will be.
So yes, while I was expecting a bit more from this, especially in the romance department, it was definitely a winner read for me, one I managed to devour in two sittings.
Percy was a delightful protagonist; he's so endearing, and precious and lovable, and his insecurities and what he has to put up with his father, and in general, all the alphas in his life (minus, of course, Haden), was downright cruel and ugh, I wanted to jump into the book and smother him in comfort: he needs to be protected at ALL costs.
Haden was, and still is, quite the mystery and I seriously can't wait to discover more of him and his role as the King of Hell. I also cannot wait to see their relationship blossom: their dynamic was seriously delicious.
Omegaverse has become, over the years, one of my favourite genres and I'm so happy to see Fae Quin venture into it too. I can't wait to see all the delicious omegaverse tropes play out in a more fleshed out way when the sequel comes out: I need all the heats, all the ruts, all the pining and craving and neediness!
I'll be VERY, very impatiently waiting for the next part in Haden and Percy's story, because that ending? Omg, I desperately need to know what will happen with them both. And I also desperately need to know if Haden will finally come to earth, kick certain someone(s) in the teeth (maybe with the help of kickass, snarky Tommy, who I absolutely adored), and finally give Percy the affection, validation and love he craves, and deserves.
Short and angsty, with some very steam moments and a whole lot of delicious, delightful tropes that were *chef's kiss*
I think I was probably expecting something more romance-coded, but I definitely have high hopes for the sequel. "The Devil Takes" feels like a prequel novella in some ways, because of its length and the fact that it acts as a sort of premise to what I expect (and hope) the sequel will be.
So yes, while I was expecting a bit more from this, especially in the romance department, it was definitely a winner read for me, one I managed to devour in two sittings.
Percy was a delightful protagonist; he's so endearing, and precious and lovable, and his insecurities and what he has to put up with his father, and in general, all the alphas in his life (minus, of course, Haden), was downright cruel and ugh, I wanted to jump into the book and smother him in comfort: he needs to be protected at ALL costs.
Haden was, and still is, quite the mystery and I seriously can't wait to discover more of him and his role as the King of Hell. I also cannot wait to see their relationship blossom: their dynamic was seriously delicious.
Omegaverse has become, over the years, one of my favourite genres and I'm so happy to see Fae Quin venture into it too. I can't wait to see all the delicious omegaverse tropes play out in a more fleshed out way when the sequel comes out: I need all the heats, all the ruts, all the pining and craving and neediness!
I'll be VERY, very impatiently waiting for the next part in Haden and Percy's story, because that ending? Omg, I desperately need to know what will happen with them both. And I also desperately need to know if Haden will finally come to earth, kick certain someone(s) in the teeth (maybe with the help of kickass, snarky Tommy, who I absolutely adored), and finally give Percy the affection, validation and love he craves, and deserves.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse