A review by katherineshawwrites
The Orchid and the Lion by Gabriel Hargrave

5.0

This is a spicier book than I'd usually read, but it's SO much more than an erotic sci-fi story. The plot is powerful and gripping, covering topics which are not only engaging but hugely relevant to the LGBTQ+ community and beyond right now. The characterisation is excellent - I am in love with Laith - and the enemies to lovers romantic subplot is *chef's kiss*. Go in with your eyes wide open, as it's a very adult book with fairly graphic sexual content, but it is handled extremely well, is relevant to the plot (they are sex workers after all), and doesn't slow the progression of the larger story. Great book - I can't wait for the sequel!