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A review by deltadeann
All Hallows' Haunt by Kenna Bellrae
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
** spoiler free review below **
As an alpha reader for this novella my opinions are all my own and have not been swayed by the author in any way, shape, or form.
Sometimes the smut is the plot. Sometimes a writer is so good at what they do you find a novel that perfectly blends both. And sometimes, once in a blue moon, you find a writer that's so damn great at storytelling you find both plot and smut wrapped up in a neat, organized little package we so lovingly call a novella.
I love the pacing of this, first and foremost, because I've found that a lot of novellas in the romance genre lead up to one (sometimes mediocre) spicy scene amidst a bunch of forced drama dressed up as plot.
This was insta-lust, with a heavy dose of insta-love, and I am trash for a guy with obsessive tendencies. Another one of my favorite things about Everett, our MMC, is the fact that even though he's not afraid to get a little rough with our FMC, Sierra, he's also extremely sweet and isn't at all afraid to show his soft side. He's so attentive throughout the whole night you can't blame our girl for going there with a guy she's only just met.
I also have to take a moment to fawn over Kenna's descriptive abilities because they are absolutely fantastic. Not only are the spicy scenes (literally) panty dropping but she has the innate ability to paint a story with words. Writing is a balance between showing and telling a story and Kenna has a great formula going so far.
All in all this was a tasty little treat that certainly satisfied my need for Halloween all year round, complete with the smut sisters' happily ever after guarantee, I cannot wait to see what Kenna serves us up next.
As an alpha reader for this novella my opinions are all my own and have not been swayed by the author in any way, shape, or form.
Sometimes the smut is the plot. Sometimes a writer is so good at what they do you find a novel that perfectly blends both. And sometimes, once in a blue moon, you find a writer that's so damn great at storytelling you find both plot and smut wrapped up in a neat, organized little package we so lovingly call a novella.
I love the pacing of this, first and foremost, because I've found that a lot of novellas in the romance genre lead up to one (sometimes mediocre) spicy scene amidst a bunch of forced drama dressed up as plot.
This was insta-lust, with a heavy dose of insta-love, and I am trash for a guy with obsessive tendencies. Another one of my favorite things about Everett, our MMC, is the fact that even though he's not afraid to get a little rough with our FMC, Sierra, he's also extremely sweet and isn't at all afraid to show his soft side. He's so attentive throughout the whole night you can't blame our girl for going there with a guy she's only just met.
I also have to take a moment to fawn over Kenna's descriptive abilities because they are absolutely fantastic. Not only are the spicy scenes (literally) panty dropping but she has the innate ability to paint a story with words. Writing is a balance between showing and telling a story and Kenna has a great formula going so far.
All in all this was a tasty little treat that certainly satisfied my need for Halloween all year round, complete with the smut sisters' happily ever after guarantee, I cannot wait to see what Kenna serves us up next.