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Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
3.0
3.5
This book...
I read Morning Glory Milking Farm (the title still has me cackling) in a buddy read and as an audiobook. And was surprised as to how much I liked it :D
Though the premise per se is very spicy, the story turned out to be more romantic than I expected (although the cover does hint to that) and with far less smut between the main characters than I thought. But don't worry, there is a lot of milking...
Both, the smut and romance, were enjoyable and fun to read imo and I really liked the fluffy aspects to it. Though if you start this expecting non stop spice, you might get bored in the second half of the book.
The writing quality positively surprised me and at parts almost gave the story a cozy romance vibe.
If you're someone who can easily adapt to paranormal and mythical creatures being attractive and enjoy streamy scenes interspersed with cozy romance, this book might be for you. I personally find myself thinking about the story days after finishing it and am curious enough to read the rest of the series eventually.
This book...
I read Morning Glory Milking Farm (the title still has me cackling) in a buddy read and as an audiobook. And was surprised as to how much I liked it :D
Though the premise per se is very spicy, the story turned out to be more romantic than I expected (although the cover does hint to that) and with far less smut between the main characters than I thought. But don't worry, there is a lot of milking...
Both, the smut and romance, were enjoyable and fun to read imo and I really liked the fluffy aspects to it. Though if you start this expecting non stop spice, you might get bored in the second half of the book.
The writing quality positively surprised me and at parts almost gave the story a cozy romance vibe.
If you're someone who can easily adapt to paranormal and mythical creatures being attractive and enjoy streamy scenes interspersed with cozy romance, this book might be for you. I personally find myself thinking about the story days after finishing it and am curious enough to read the rest of the series eventually.
Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon
4.0
I liked this even more than the first one, particularly cause my perception of the first book's couple changed quite a bit through this FMC's narrative.
Very much enjoyed the plot here. Well, that and the smut, obviously.
Very much enjoyed the plot here. Well, that and the smut, obviously.
Ice Planet Honeymoon: Vektal and Georgie by Ruby Dixon
2.0
Unfortunately, the audiobook has no info at the beginning that this novella should only be read after the second book of the series as it contains spoilers.
I also have to admit I didn't care much for it after reading the second book though...
I also have to admit I didn't care much for it after reading the second book though...
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
2.0
2.5
First of, the book itself is beautiful and has some of the prettiest editions I've seen lately. The glossary is lengthy but helpful and the cover is as stunning as the intricate art in the paperback.
Sadly, the contents underwhelmed me.
The first third of the book was intense, brutal story building. I had started with the audiobook but had to switch to paperback about 20% in because it was so confusing. I personally don't mind that but it's definitely something to consider before picking it up.
After about 30%, I started liking the story so much. The plot evolved, the character got more contrast in her interactions and the MMC was one I easily fell in love with on sight.
However - and this is a big however - after about 50% it went down hill in my opinion.
The pace was off, what started as dual POV was dispersed into more POVs - most of which did nothing to further the plot and could have easily been wrapped up in a conversation from a main character perspective.
The FMC lacked character development to the point where it became annoying, simply because it made no sense imo. Some scenes felt dragged out for no reason than to describe irrelevant details - however pretty - while others (especially the interactions with the dragons who are described as being of major importance) felt rushed and lacking to me.
There was one female side character who's POV was introduced later in the book. And reading it sadly felt exactly like reading the FMC's view. To me, it felt as if the author struggled with separating the characters when in their respective narrative.
The MMC deserves the world and was, imo, probably the only character with depth and clear contours. Although it did become difficult to understand his emotions for the FMC eventually, but not to his fault...
The concept and plot are good, it's the execution and character building that fall short for me and sadly drag down the book. That and the writing... Which isn't bad, per se. I did in fact enjoy it quite a bit at first. But in the second half, I had to admit it felt more like trying extra hard to make-up for what didn't quite reach the mark...
Anyways... I am sad because I had heard so much good about this book and I'm not sure I'll pick up the next in the series once it's released.
First of, the book itself is beautiful and has some of the prettiest editions I've seen lately. The glossary is lengthy but helpful and the cover is as stunning as the intricate art in the paperback.
Sadly, the contents underwhelmed me.
The first third of the book was intense, brutal story building. I had started with the audiobook but had to switch to paperback about 20% in because it was so confusing. I personally don't mind that but it's definitely something to consider before picking it up.
After about 30%, I started liking the story so much. The plot evolved, the character got more contrast in her interactions and the MMC was one I easily fell in love with on sight.
However - and this is a big however - after about 50% it went down hill in my opinion.
The pace was off, what started as dual POV was dispersed into more POVs - most of which did nothing to further the plot and could have easily been wrapped up in a conversation from a main character perspective.
The FMC lacked character development to the point where it became annoying, simply because it made no sense imo. Some scenes felt dragged out for no reason than to describe irrelevant details - however pretty - while others (especially the interactions with the dragons who are described as being of major importance) felt rushed and lacking to me.
There was one female side character who's POV was introduced later in the book. And reading it sadly felt exactly like reading the FMC's view. To me, it felt as if the author struggled with separating the characters when in their respective narrative.
The MMC deserves the world and was, imo, probably the only character with depth and clear contours. Although it did become difficult to understand his emotions for the FMC eventually, but not to his fault...
The concept and plot are good, it's the execution and character building that fall short for me and sadly drag down the book. That and the writing... Which isn't bad, per se. I did in fact enjoy it quite a bit at first. But in the second half, I had to admit it felt more like trying extra hard to make-up for what didn't quite reach the mark...
Anyways... I am sad because I had heard so much good about this book and I'm not sure I'll pick up the next in the series once it's released.
Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe
5.0
I am still hot and bothered thinking about this and it's been weeks since I read it.
I absolutely loved the Lost Boy's series by Nikki St. Crowe and remember how giddy I was once the tension between Hook and the Crocodile became obvious. Therefore, I am not surprised in the slightest that Devourer of Men was another five star read for me.
The Crocodile and Hook have an interesting and loaded dynamic and to see them unravel in each other's presence is like watching a wildfire. Devourer of Men is after all for the most parts an MM enemies to lovers story. Or at least... spice partners.
And while I understand that the female character needed to be added for the plot, I found myself wishing this book was about the MM storyline only. I loved watching their relationship evolve.
But, tbf, it was rather interesting to see what happened when the female character was thrown into the mix. Hook and the Crocodile are such opposing forces at times with very different motivators and weaknesses and Nikki St. Crowe did an amazing job of contrasting these two first with each other and then through a third party.
The characters work, the writing is good and I will repeat myself but Nikki St. Crowe certainly knows how to write them hot! Now I'm beyond excited and impatient for the second part of the duet - I have a feeling the best is yet to come.
If you're into audiobooks, I definitely recommend listening to it and am so glad I waited for the audiobook release.
I absolutely loved the Lost Boy's series by Nikki St. Crowe and remember how giddy I was once the tension between Hook and the Crocodile became obvious. Therefore, I am not surprised in the slightest that Devourer of Men was another five star read for me.
The Crocodile and Hook have an interesting and loaded dynamic and to see them unravel in each other's presence is like watching a wildfire. Devourer of Men is after all for the most parts an MM enemies to lovers story. Or at least... spice partners.
And while I understand that the female character needed to be added for the plot, I found myself wishing this book was about the MM storyline only. I loved watching their relationship evolve.
But, tbf, it was rather interesting to see what happened when the female character was thrown into the mix. Hook and the Crocodile are such opposing forces at times with very different motivators and weaknesses and Nikki St. Crowe did an amazing job of contrasting these two first with each other and then through a third party.
The characters work, the writing is good and I will repeat myself but Nikki St. Crowe certainly knows how to write them hot! Now I'm beyond excited and impatient for the second part of the duet - I have a feeling the best is yet to come.
If you're into audiobooks, I definitely recommend listening to it and am so glad I waited for the audiobook release.
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season One by Nikki St. Crowe
4.0
4
Ok so here's the thing.
This series consists of books titled as 'seasons' like a TV show. And now that I've read four out of the five books I have to say, this is pretty much the vibe :D
The MMC is hot and brooding and possessive and powerful and... everything I want from a vampire MMC basically. And I understand that it sometimes is hard to come up with entirely new concepts in the vampire genre as it has gone through many popular phases.
This series doesn't claim to be novel in its conception or special in the Vampire lore. It sticks to the basics and succeeds by focussing on strong character dynamics.
I really enjoyed Hot Vampire Next Door so far (I still have to read the 5th book as of now and am waiting for the audiobook to drop). Is it the best vampire series ever written? No. But I'm not sure I can award any series that claim rn.
It is, that I can confirm, a well written, easily flowing series with a good main and fun sub plots. I found myself rooting for the FMC and her relationship and enjoyed that their journey is less about dancing around each other in slow burn and more about growing and developing in the face of outside dreads.
As always, Nikki St. Crowe knows how to write them hot and her style is one I find almost relaxing to read/listen to.
Though for me, none of her works will ever compare to her Lost Boys series, this one is definitely a second. I actually enjoyed this more than her standalone Dark Vampire Curse (and would have loved if they had been interconnected, ngl!)
Ok so here's the thing.
This series consists of books titled as 'seasons' like a TV show. And now that I've read four out of the five books I have to say, this is pretty much the vibe :D
The MMC is hot and brooding and possessive and powerful and... everything I want from a vampire MMC basically. And I understand that it sometimes is hard to come up with entirely new concepts in the vampire genre as it has gone through many popular phases.
This series doesn't claim to be novel in its conception or special in the Vampire lore. It sticks to the basics and succeeds by focussing on strong character dynamics.
I really enjoyed Hot Vampire Next Door so far (I still have to read the 5th book as of now and am waiting for the audiobook to drop). Is it the best vampire series ever written? No. But I'm not sure I can award any series that claim rn.
It is, that I can confirm, a well written, easily flowing series with a good main and fun sub plots. I found myself rooting for the FMC and her relationship and enjoyed that their journey is less about dancing around each other in slow burn and more about growing and developing in the face of outside dreads.
As always, Nikki St. Crowe knows how to write them hot and her style is one I find almost relaxing to read/listen to.
Though for me, none of her works will ever compare to her Lost Boys series, this one is definitely a second. I actually enjoyed this more than her standalone Dark Vampire Curse (and would have loved if they had been interconnected, ngl!)
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Four by Nikki St. Crowe
4.0
solid four star series. For full review see Season One.
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Three by Nikki St. Crowe
4.0
Solid four star series.
For full review see Season One.
For full review see Season One.
Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Two by Nikki St. Crowe
4.0
Solid four star series.
For full review see Season One.
For full review see Season One.