bookmarkedbybecky 's review for:

Tenderly, I am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Let’s start with that cover—absolutely stunning!! It's a perfect visual intro to the haunting beauty of the story inside. I was obsessed before I even hit play.

I wasn’t aware I needed romantic horror in my life until this. It’s a seductive, salty fever dream. The story unfolds slowly, steeped in a moody atmosphere, sea gods, salt priests, and ancient lore. Our protagonist, Lark, becomes entangled with the Felimath siblings (Alastair and Camille), and from there, things only grow more deliciously complicated.

I loved how rich and layered the world felt, especially the folklore surrounding Therion, the underworld god worshipped by Lark’s coastal town. The vibe is pure gothic perfection.

Around the halfway point, the first major twist hit—and wow! I definitely didn’t see it coming. The second half unravels with family secrets, long-buried betrayals, and passionate, morally messy relationships that practically smolder off the page.

Read this if you love:

✨Dark academia

✨Complex, emotionally charged relationships

✨Moral ambiguity & divine bargains

✨Lush, tangled romance—including sapphic threads