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alexgo's Reviews (185)
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Allie Therin builds a momentum of intensity I haven’t felt in a book in a long time. I was reading as fast as I’ve ever read to gobble down every line, every surprise, every emotion these pages held. Every moment felt real, deep, and full. I’m going to be waiting very impatiently for the third book in the series! I would absolutely recommend the Sugar and Vice books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
Absolutely incredible. I thought about this story during every free moment I wasn’t reading it. The intensity took me away from the stresses of every day life and I was able to fully focus on the plot, the characters, and my deep feelings of hope. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a little paranormal in their gay fiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Extremely slow burn romance. This first book in the series holds the match near the kindling, the next lights the flame.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have been daydreaming in this world since I finished the book. A rich and diverse group of characters, each with complicated feelings, motives, and histories. Absolutely gorgeous storytelling, a rare book I could read again immediately after finishing it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Incredibly compelling. Even more intensity and detail in the world building, building off of the first book. I can’t wait for the third!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
Loved the world building, and the through lines from the first book, as well as the mention of a safe haven for those who are more different, more rejected, including a non-binary hotel manager. Loved it!
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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
Absolutely incredible. No notes, I loved every page.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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
Beautiful and insightful. One of my favorite depictions of a trans experience in fantasy, this story created a unique narrative of identity and transition and learning to see and understand one’s self.