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Scorpion by Avina St. Graves
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Salt in the Wound by Sierra Simone
4.25
If the purpose of this prequel was to have me shaking in my boots (from both lust & anticipation), then we can consider it a smashing success 😂🤪
after the ending of Salt Kiss, I was left with so many questions about Isolde and Mark. Told from her POV and set before Mark and Tristan meeting, Salt in the Wound is like an appetizer to the buffet that we can expect in Honey Cut. Aside from the obvious questions, I was so curious about the dynamics of their relationship, and while this certainly doesn’t answer everything, it does give us a much appreciated snippet of how this arrangement came to be. In true Sierra Simone fashion, it’s tense, emotional and full of drool-worthy smut 🤭
this prequel was simply the best kind of tease & I’m even more excited for more of these characters.
after the ending of Salt Kiss, I was left with so many questions about Isolde and Mark. Told from her POV and set before Mark and Tristan meeting, Salt in the Wound is like an appetizer to the buffet that we can expect in Honey Cut. Aside from the obvious questions, I was so curious about the dynamics of their relationship, and while this certainly doesn’t answer everything, it does give us a much appreciated snippet of how this arrangement came to be. In true Sierra Simone fashion, it’s tense, emotional and full of drool-worthy smut 🤭
this prequel was simply the best kind of tease & I’m even more excited for more of these characters.
Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling
4.25
This was such a bingeable, fast-paced, and fun romantasy read. You jump right into the story with our fmc, Elowen, a princess at the heart of an incredibly powerful prophecy that’s on the run from a father who turned on her. I’m obsessed with how badass she is 🫶🏼 lethal, cunning, and ruthless when it comes to protecting the family she built. She’s an absolute Queen who’s determined to reunite with the dragons she bonded to & get revenge on her father. I live for this energy. And the man who agrees to her accomplish this is even more cutthroat than she is. Commander Cayden Veles of Veraventh has a reputation for his violent nature, but boy does he have a soft spot for El 🤭 These two have so much chemistry it’s CRAZY. Cayden is full of sass and delicious broodiness as he allies with El to bring down her father’s kingdom. And the reluctance on her part to cross that line from allies to lovers has me kicking my feet!!!
Between with the whimsical setting of this story and the political scheming, I had a blast the whole way through. I always love a heist, and this was no exception. The side characters, especially El’s best friend Finnian, were funny, lovable, and provided some great juxtaposition to our mc’s. They become such a tight knit family that it warms my heart.
We leave off this story on a powerful moment, and I literally can’t wait to see what’s next for everyone in Wrath of the Dragons.
I received an ARC of this from NetGalley and Delacorte Press.
Between with the whimsical setting of this story and the political scheming, I had a blast the whole way through. I always love a heist, and this was no exception. The side characters, especially El’s best friend Finnian, were funny, lovable, and provided some great juxtaposition to our mc’s. They become such a tight knit family that it warms my heart.
We leave off this story on a powerful moment, and I literally can’t wait to see what’s next for everyone in Wrath of the Dragons.
I received an ARC of this from NetGalley and Delacorte Press.
Macabre Gods by Elliott Rose
4.75
First of all, HAWKE MF CALLIANO ILY ILY ILY ILY!!! Secondly, Port Macabre fans we are soooooo back baby 🗣️ Elliott Rose devoured with this next book, proving yet again why she’s an auto-buy author for me.
The way they write kink and spice is just incredible, and these new dynamics between Poe, our fmc, and her three guys has me drooling tbh. This story follows the events of Noire Moon, a prequel novella featuring a one night stand at a haunted house (YUM), with Poe being dragged into the dark and dangerous world of the Anguis. This secret society at the center of the evil underbelly of Port Macabre wants to make her their next victim, and Hawke, Angel, and Grey are tasked with being her keepers.
God dammmmn, these four had some insane chemistry. In true Elliott fashion, they try to fight their attraction but end up unable to keep their hands off each other 🥵 I also love that Elliott’s why choose books aren’t afraid to spread the love around between characters. Each of her mmc’s have a special connection with not only Poe, but with each other. Even when it’s not entirely sexual in nature for the guys, their love and dedication to each other has my heart aching.
This book gives us more insight into the other houses of the Anguis, as well as a further peek behind the curtain to some of the scheming that you see take place in Vengeful Gods (not necessary to read, but gives more depth to the world). It’s a dark book, both in content and kink, and truly I was on the edge of my seat for most of this ride, despite knowing it’ll be a HEA lol.
Thank you to Elliott Rose and Luna Literary for the eARC!
The way they write kink and spice is just incredible, and these new dynamics between Poe, our fmc, and her three guys has me drooling tbh. This story follows the events of Noire Moon, a prequel novella featuring a one night stand at a haunted house (YUM), with Poe being dragged into the dark and dangerous world of the Anguis. This secret society at the center of the evil underbelly of Port Macabre wants to make her their next victim, and Hawke, Angel, and Grey are tasked with being her keepers.
God dammmmn, these four had some insane chemistry. In true Elliott fashion, they try to fight their attraction but end up unable to keep their hands off each other 🥵 I also love that Elliott’s why choose books aren’t afraid to spread the love around between characters. Each of her mmc’s have a special connection with not only Poe, but with each other. Even when it’s not entirely sexual in nature for the guys, their love and dedication to each other has my heart aching.
This book gives us more insight into the other houses of the Anguis, as well as a further peek behind the curtain to some of the scheming that you see take place in Vengeful Gods (not necessary to read, but gives more depth to the world). It’s a dark book, both in content and kink, and truly I was on the edge of my seat for most of this ride, despite knowing it’ll be a HEA lol.
Thank you to Elliott Rose and Luna Literary for the eARC!
Marked by Masks and Secrets by Maggie Sunseri
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
AHHH I DID NOT REALIZE THIS WAS BOOK ONE IN A SERIES AND IT ENDED ON A CLIFFHANGER ?!?! SEND HELP 🥺
Evie, our half-witch, half-mortal fmc was kind and lovely. I think her inner turmoil is sooo relatable. She has endless potential, just barely scratching the surface of her powers, but always putting others before herself. And Kylo is the perfect blend of obsessive, feral and dominant that I love in an mmc. Lethal and dark vampire with shadow powers? Yes please. From the minute Evie catches his attention, he fixates on her. He’s drawn to her, deciding he’ll stop at nothing to be with her. HAWT. But at the same time, he’s so nurturing to her. It’s at odds with his brutal and calculating nature as he works to fight against the evil forces growing in their city.
These two had such a delicious battle of wills 😈 the tension was excellent. The spice had me blushing !!!! THE PRAISE? THE DEGRADATION? Ahhh. I’m getting flustered just thinking about it. Evie was a top tier brat sub for Kylo lmao. And a man who performs aftercare is a man after my own heart.
After the way things end here for them with her being drawn more into his world and the growing conflicts between vampires that threaten the city, I can see this story hitting the fan in crazy ways. I’m ready for book two and more of this world STAT.
I was provided an eARC of this book by the author, Maggie Sunseri.
Evie, our half-witch, half-mortal fmc was kind and lovely. I think her inner turmoil is sooo relatable. She has endless potential, just barely scratching the surface of her powers, but always putting others before herself. And Kylo is the perfect blend of obsessive, feral and dominant that I love in an mmc. Lethal and dark vampire with shadow powers? Yes please. From the minute Evie catches his attention, he fixates on her. He’s drawn to her, deciding he’ll stop at nothing to be with her. HAWT. But at the same time, he’s so nurturing to her. It’s at odds with his brutal and calculating nature as he works to fight against the evil forces growing in their city.
These two had such a delicious battle of wills 😈 the tension was excellent. The spice had me blushing !!!! THE PRAISE? THE DEGRADATION? Ahhh. I’m getting flustered just thinking about it. Evie was a top tier brat sub for Kylo lmao. And a man who performs aftercare is a man after my own heart.
After the way things end here for them with her being drawn more into his world and the growing conflicts between vampires that threaten the city, I can see this story hitting the fan in crazy ways. I’m ready for book two and more of this world STAT.
I was provided an eARC of this book by the author, Maggie Sunseri.
Gothikana by RuNyx
4.0
this was... just okay in my opinion. I had a good time reading it, but for some reason I anticipated loving this more than I actually did? not sure why my expectations were so high, so maybe that was an error on my own part idk.
Corvina & Vad's romance was definitely hot. I love a good professor x teacher relationship. the sneaking around, the tension, the forbidden aspect all just do it for me. The story delivered everything I could have asked for in this respect. Lmao these two were straight up doing it all over campus at one point, and I was here for it. the only thing of note that felt weird to me was how kept kissing her nose piercing. I swear every time it happened, I was questioning if this man had a piercing kink??? it happened SO often. lmao odd idk. I'm not one to kink shame, but like sir, just quit it. the ball scene was top tier though, I'll give them that 🤌🏼 public finger banging with your hot professor? yes please.
As for the actual mc's, he was dark, broody, mysterious and obsessed. Your typical gothic romance mmc. But... Corvina felt lackluster to me. I usually love a spooky, quirky fmc. This felt.. forced though. There were a few times where the author felt like they were screaming "I'm not like other girls" at me. It got a little old.
The mystery of Verenmore and it's tragic history was interesting, but did feel a little rushed towards the 70% mark. I was left with more questions than resolution it felt like, and I don't necessarily mind that, but I do wish we spent a little bit longer on the final climax because it had soooo much potential and again was just oooookay 😬
honestly, just a forgettable book for me. oh well.
Corvina & Vad's romance was definitely hot. I love a good professor x teacher relationship. the sneaking around, the tension, the forbidden aspect all just do it for me. The story delivered everything I could have asked for in this respect. Lmao these two were straight up doing it all over campus at one point, and I was here for it. the only thing of note that felt weird to me was how kept kissing her nose piercing. I swear every time it happened, I was questioning if this man had a piercing kink??? it happened SO often. lmao odd idk. I'm not one to kink shame, but like sir, just quit it. the ball scene was top tier though, I'll give them that 🤌🏼 public finger banging with your hot professor? yes please.
As for the actual mc's, he was dark, broody, mysterious and obsessed. Your typical gothic romance mmc. But... Corvina felt lackluster to me. I usually love a spooky, quirky fmc. This felt.. forced though. There were a few times where the author felt like they were screaming "I'm not like other girls" at me. It got a little old.
The mystery of Verenmore and it's tragic history was interesting, but did feel a little rushed towards the 70% mark. I was left with more questions than resolution it felt like, and I don't necessarily mind that, but I do wish we spent a little bit longer on the final climax because it had soooo much potential and again was just oooookay 😬
honestly, just a forgettable book for me. oh well.
Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu
5.0
edit: yeah I decided we’re committing to the 5 🌟 rating because after thinking about this nonstop since finishing, I’ve come to love the story & characters even more. My big fat crush on Leo, the Lightning Bolt of Helios, has also tripled in size. And truly right now Idk who I love more, the Lion or his general??? This world was rich with so much mythology & I know Lara is only going to grow more into her power, and I’m anticipating “who’s afraid of little old me” vibes from her 😏 I can’t wait to explore everything more as the series goes on ugh the wait is going to kill me.
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4.5 🌟 maybe a 5 if I’m going purely on vibes, who knows I might revisit that.
All I DOOO know is that I’m sat and in lurrrrrv with Lorenzo D’Oro 🤭🙂↕️ call me a lightwhore IDC!!! That man could step on me and I’d thank him. And my sweet precious Elara, babes, ily2 but for gods sake you should’ve jumped that man’s bones sooner. I’m here for your growth & ready to cheer on your villain era if that’s where we’re heading 👀 You lead, I follow girlypop
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4.5 🌟 maybe a 5 if I’m going purely on vibes, who knows I might revisit that.
All I DOOO know is that I’m sat and in lurrrrrv with Lorenzo D’Oro 🤭🙂↕️ call me a lightwhore IDC!!! That man could step on me and I’d thank him. And my sweet precious Elara, babes, ily2 but for gods sake you should’ve jumped that man’s bones sooner. I’m here for your growth & ready to cheer on your villain era if that’s where we’re heading 👀 You lead, I follow girlypop
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
5.0
Rebecca I’m going to need book four IMMEDIATELY. This isn’t a negotiation. ILY but I NEED ANSWERS