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A review by readingwithfefe
Cruel Crypts by Becca Steele
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
1st person/dual pov
Spice: 3/5
If you enjoy enemies to lovers and haven't read one of Becca's books yet then take a seat with Cruel Crypts and have fun! This is one of my favorite tropes and you probably will never catch me turning down or DNFing an enemies-to-lovers book. Now if it's one of Becca's books then there is zero doubt I will not like it. The tension Becca writes between her characters is done so well and most importantly - it LASTS! This is not something that will fizzle out early on or even halfway through the story, nope, you can expect it to be there through pretty much the ending in one way or another. Let's be honest we don't flock to this trope for them to bicker a little bit and then fall madly in love within 5 chapters and just dote on each other the rest of the time haha. Thankfully Becca knew the assignment and always aces it because a lot of my favorite books with this trope belong to her!
I'm pretty excited about this new series after reading this book. I like that there is a little bit of the whole Greek mythology vibe thrown in without going overboard and the groups of characters seem to be really close-knit having somewhat of a found family feel to them. The spice was good and steamy but it doesn't take over the storyline and make it all about the smut. There's also some suspense that builds regarding secrets and the past which unfolds at a good pace throughout the book. I have a feeling I know where one of the next books will be headed as far as the couple it will be focused on and if I'm right then I cannot wait to find out all about what happened there and see how it plays out between them.
I love the fact that Becca writes all kinds of romance and does it so well. Sometimes I'm in the mood for something a little different than what I have been reading lately but I'm not sure what exactly that is. Then Becca comes along and drops a new book on us and well here is what I was looking for to change things up a bit!
*Please check for any TW before reading.*
Spice: 3/5
If you enjoy enemies to lovers and haven't read one of Becca's books yet then take a seat with Cruel Crypts and have fun! This is one of my favorite tropes and you probably will never catch me turning down or DNFing an enemies-to-lovers book. Now if it's one of Becca's books then there is zero doubt I will not like it. The tension Becca writes between her characters is done so well and most importantly - it LASTS! This is not something that will fizzle out early on or even halfway through the story, nope, you can expect it to be there through pretty much the ending in one way or another. Let's be honest we don't flock to this trope for them to bicker a little bit and then fall madly in love within 5 chapters and just dote on each other the rest of the time haha. Thankfully Becca knew the assignment and always aces it because a lot of my favorite books with this trope belong to her!
I'm pretty excited about this new series after reading this book. I like that there is a little bit of the whole Greek mythology vibe thrown in without going overboard and the groups of characters seem to be really close-knit having somewhat of a found family feel to them. The spice was good and steamy but it doesn't take over the storyline and make it all about the smut. There's also some suspense that builds regarding secrets and the past which unfolds at a good pace throughout the book. I have a feeling I know where one of the next books will be headed as far as the couple it will be focused on and if I'm right then I cannot wait to find out all about what happened there and see how it plays out between them.
I love the fact that Becca writes all kinds of romance and does it so well. Sometimes I'm in the mood for something a little different than what I have been reading lately but I'm not sure what exactly that is. Then Becca comes along and drops a new book on us and well here is what I was looking for to change things up a bit!
*Please check for any TW before reading.*