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A review by jessiereadsfantasy
Philomena and the Seven Deaths by Kendra Moreno, Kendra Moreno
5.0
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC to review!
TW: this book does have graphic depictions of death, dying (and rebirth), and denouncing religion/struggling with religious devotion.
This is unlike any book I have ever read, and I loved every moment!
A paranormal, dark, gothic, reverse harem novel with a dash of humor where the FMC, Philomena (Mena for short), has to undergo seven deaths, each one relating to the seven deadly sins, to claim her full powers as she is the reincarnation of Lilith.
Philomena is a powerful heroine. A young widow who inherits her late husband's fortune and conducts his business after his passing, she is an anomaly in high society. The men of high society believe her weak, and the women view her as an oddity. Cast into her role as the reincarnation of Lilith, who was known to stray away from the path God crafted for her, Philomena comes to understand that she and Lilith are very much one and the same. Both women deviated from the path crafted for them by others and thus are live threats to the world around them. However, this realization comes at a cost to both. For Philomena, she must question her religious beliefs and come to terms with how it has oppressed her. She is not alone in this pondering as four men, rather monsters, come to her side. Much like Philomena, the men by her side, Athan, Otto, Henry, and Cthulhu, must battle their beliefs and carve their own path utilizing their damnations.
The book does talk a lot about religion, being forsaken by God, and punishment so if any of those topics trigger you, please be aware. There are many scenes where the FMC is nearly broken as she comes to terms with her faith. So, again, please be aware.
The spice. It's there, it's hot, and I wish there was more of it. I feel like Athan got cheated (read to see why) and I wanted to see more with him. Otto is my bias and no one can tell me anything about him. A vampire king? Yes, please, and thank you. And before you ask, yes, there is a 5 person scene. And I read it three times. For science.
The writing is very well done and the plot will keep you turning the page quickly. I had zero idea where the book was going to go because there were a ton of possibilities. In my opinion, the safest ending was chosen and I kind of wanted another ending, not going to lie.
4.5/5 stars; 3.5/5 spice because they get it on in a church, there's a bit in a graveyard, and of course the 5 person scene.
TW: this book does have graphic depictions of death, dying (and rebirth), and denouncing religion/struggling with religious devotion.
This is unlike any book I have ever read, and I loved every moment!
A paranormal, dark, gothic, reverse harem novel with a dash of humor where the FMC, Philomena (Mena for short), has to undergo seven deaths, each one relating to the seven deadly sins, to claim her full powers as she is the reincarnation of Lilith.
Philomena is a powerful heroine. A young widow who inherits her late husband's fortune and conducts his business after his passing, she is an anomaly in high society. The men of high society believe her weak, and the women view her as an oddity. Cast into her role as the reincarnation of Lilith, who was known to stray away from the path God crafted for her, Philomena comes to understand that she and Lilith are very much one and the same. Both women deviated from the path crafted for them by others and thus are live threats to the world around them. However, this realization comes at a cost to both. For Philomena, she must question her religious beliefs and come to terms with how it has oppressed her. She is not alone in this pondering as four men, rather monsters, come to her side. Much like Philomena, the men by her side, Athan, Otto, Henry, and Cthulhu, must battle their beliefs and carve their own path utilizing their damnations.
The book does talk a lot about religion, being forsaken by God, and punishment so if any of those topics trigger you, please be aware. There are many scenes where the FMC is nearly broken as she comes to terms with her faith. So, again, please be aware.
The spice. It's there, it's hot, and I wish there was more of it. I feel like Athan got cheated (read to see why) and I wanted to see more with him. Otto is my bias and no one can tell me anything about him. A vampire king? Yes, please, and thank you. And before you ask, yes, there is a 5 person scene. And I read it three times. For science.
The writing is very well done and the plot will keep you turning the page quickly. I had zero idea where the book was going to go because there were a ton of possibilities. In my opinion, the safest ending was chosen and I kind of wanted another ending, not going to lie.
4.5/5 stars; 3.5/5 spice because they get it on in a church, there's a bit in a graveyard, and of course the 5 person scene.