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Tenderly, I am Devoured
by Lyndall Clipstone
dark
slow-paced
In TENDERLY, I AM DEVOURED we follow Lacrimosa Arriscane who agrees to a betrothal with a god to save her family from financial ruin.
The author had a very clear vision for the overall vibe - an atmospheric, moody setting with gothic, dark academia elements - and that really comes across!
However, I think the romantic elements and pacing were the downfall here. There seemed to be a mismatch with the way the romantic relationship(s) happened quickly with little buildup/development while the rest of the plot seemed very slow. This made the story drag and I just did not feel invested enough in the character connections to be patient with it.
The author had a very clear vision for the overall vibe - an atmospheric, moody setting with gothic, dark academia elements - and that really comes across!
However, I think the romantic elements and pacing were the downfall here. There seemed to be a mismatch with the way the romantic relationship(s) happened quickly with little buildup/development while the rest of the plot seemed very slow. This made the story drag and I just did not feel invested enough in the character connections to be patient with it.