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A review by marygg3
Priest by Sierra Simone
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I'm still gathering my thoughts. I loved it right down to the last chapter.
Update:
Alright, back to it. I'm not gonna lie, I need Jesus right now, though I think that would be even more awkward given what I just read and how far from God it took me. Honestly, one of the best spicy books I've ever read.
Seriously: Spice 11/10, chef's kiss.
Aside from the fact that it's one of the hottest books in the history of my reads, I really enjoyed the spiritual themes and Tyler's reflection of God. I'm personally no longer a Catholic, but the way Tyler put it in a more generally spiritual way instead of so much biblically-ish actually resounded with a lot of my own views on spirituality and faith.
Additionally, I loved that this was written in Tyler's POV, I love me a good old angsty male romantic interest that gets me going and to be able to read his most inner thoughts. And of course, to enjoy his pleasure through his eyes.
So, all in all, this was well on its way to be among the elite 5-star smutty reads on my shelves, and then the last chapter happened.
I can't even.
I want to say this as gently as possible because I did love it, but that stupid reason for their time apart is utter bullshit and I really HATE a misscommunication trope!
It was a 5 star until that and I'm really struggling with what to do about it. I hated it! But I really really loved the rest of it, so I'm angry and hurt and confused and goddammit this fucking book toyed with perfection and then shattered my hopes in the most bullshitty way ever!
But yes, of course I'll continue with the series. What else is a poor smut-starved lamb to do?
Update:
Alright, back to it. I'm not gonna lie, I need Jesus right now, though I think that would be even more awkward given what I just read and how far from God it took me. Honestly, one of the best spicy books I've ever read.
Seriously: Spice 11/10, chef's kiss.
Aside from the fact that it's one of the hottest books in the history of my reads, I really enjoyed the spiritual themes and Tyler's reflection of God. I'm personally no longer a Catholic, but the way Tyler put it in a more generally spiritual way instead of so much biblically-ish actually resounded with a lot of my own views on spirituality and faith.
Additionally, I loved that this was written in Tyler's POV, I love me a good old angsty male romantic interest that gets me going and to be able to read his most inner thoughts. And of course, to enjoy his pleasure through his eyes.
So, all in all, this was well on its way to be among the elite 5-star smutty reads on my shelves, and then the last chapter happened.
I can't even.
I want to say this as gently as possible because I did love it, but that stupid reason for their time apart is utter bullshit and I really HATE a misscommunication trope!
It was a 5 star until that and I'm really struggling with what to do about it. I hated it! But I really really loved the rest of it, so I'm angry and hurt and confused and goddammit this fucking book toyed with perfection and then shattered my hopes in the most bullshitty way ever!
But yes, of course I'll continue with the series. What else is a poor smut-starved lamb to do?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Suicide and Sexual assault