I need a dragon mommy in my life. Tahlia and Delilah were so precious together and protective of one another in different ways. Delilah was chaos incarI need a dragon mommy in my life. Tahlia and Delilah were so precious together and protective of one another in different ways. Delilah was chaos incarnate and lived in a permanent form of denial and Tahlia was the grounding and accepting force she needed in her life. Tahlia needed that same compassion back from Delilah. They had to deal with a lot of their own traumas and weren’t always the smartest about handling them. But their unconditional acceptance of one another made it all come together. The brat taming aspect was fun as well. Also, I need Calcifer to have his own book. Like, yesterday.
Spice: 3.5/5
Blood, gore, violence, murder, trauma induced ptsd flashbacks, mentions/discussions of physical torture, mental torture, abduction (past/lore, not on page), loss of bodily autonomy (past/lore, not on page to MC- side/minor character mentally controlled), conversations about accidental ingesting of flesh (Biting an ear/finger off during a fight), confronting religious trauma (dnd religion, death of a god), animal/pet death (not belonging to main characters), Minor physical torture of side NPC (MC interrogating them with her fist and threatening his life) confronting parental conflict, claustrophobia, bugs, mold/decay, emesis(act of throwing up), maggots/locust specific infestations, Old Fae (The kind that eat people/trickster gods/ horror fairy), Almost character death, explicit content....more
This book was the epitome of horror romance with feminine rage and the darkest bloody lust mixed in. Noémie was the new lady in waiting to Erzsébet afThis book was the epitome of horror romance with feminine rage and the darkest bloody lust mixed in. Noémie was the new lady in waiting to Erzsébet after being widowed and disgraced by an SA. She went on a journey throughout this book of self-discovery, which involved accepting her queerness and her darkest desires. The gothic setting and vicious world she existed in was as unforgiving as she eventually became. I appreciated the chronic illness rep from Erzsébet. The prose of the book was intense and engaging, even if some of the gore was a bit much for me. Dante is a very talented writer.
Spice: 4/5
SPOILERS IN TRIGGER WARNINGS
Triggers: Rape mention; mention of underage arranged marriage in 17th century; pregnancy; mentions of miscarriages and stillbirths; abortion depiction; violence; death; blood-drinking; blood in sex scenes; sacrilegious use of Mother Mary...more
3.5 stars The sweet-ish kittens finally get their HEA. Minx and Calico have been such a fun addition to these stories and I loved that they got a happy3.5 stars The sweet-ish kittens finally get their HEA. Minx and Calico have been such a fun addition to these stories and I loved that they got a happy ending. However, I felt like I didn’t get to know Lako at all in this book beyond her sexy time antics. She pops up in the previous books a bit more so we get to know some of her tendencies, such as an overwhelming curiosity. In this book we also see that she’s a bit of a champion of women, in a selfish god sort of way. I loved that this was a polyam sapphic romance because there are never enough of those in monster romance.
Spice: 4.5/5
Triggers: torture (off page), temporary eating of human by god, mention of financial abuse/theft, mention of death, mind control, abduction (not of MCs)...more
This was almost a rejected mates trope but without the fated mates thing. Onna was fierce, determined (I feel like there’s a theme in the type of womeThis was almost a rejected mates trope but without the fated mates thing. Onna was fierce, determined (I feel like there’s a theme in the type of women in these books or something), and vengeful when needed. She wanted death to be her husband in more than name and was willing to play dirty to get her way. They ended up being super cute together in their scary way. I liked that they had a long history of push and pull.
Spice: 4.5/5
Triggers: Death, Choking (lite) Explicit Sex Human/Non-Human Sex, Torture (brief, side character) Mentions of: Blackmail, Femicide, Suicide, Torture, Wax Play...more
Roxy was fiercely protective, emotionally constipated, and (rightfully) leery of committed relationships. Her demon man was a cinnamon roll consent kiRoxy was fiercely protective, emotionally constipated, and (rightfully) leery of committed relationships. Her demon man was a cinnamon roll consent king. I enjoyed the romcom vibes combined with some dark themes. What I didn’t love was that there was a lack of give and take in the relationship, at least, not on page. Roxy was selfish, but her man had to carry her through her commitmentphobia and he didn’t get much out of the relationship beyond less loneliness and physical intimacy. But it’s not like Roxy wasn’t willing to pull her weight in emotional intimacy by the end, we just don’t get to see a moment where she’s there for him.
Spice: 3.5/5
SPOILERS IN TRIGGER WARNINGS
Triggers: DV (off page), stalking (by ex), attempted SA, sexual harassment, murder (off page), house fire, hospitalization, kidnapping, violence, bomb threat...more
This was the perfect stabby using the devil for revenge book I didn’t know I needed. As someone with oodles of religious trauma, I deeply appreciated This was the perfect stabby using the devil for revenge book I didn’t know I needed. As someone with oodles of religious trauma, I deeply appreciated the frustration with who is considered a “sinner” to a holy being. The devil was a complex and morally gray character and his dame was the avenging Angel he needed.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: violence, gore, torture, eternal damnation, mentions of various people who ruined other people’s lives via religion and money...more
I received a free ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was dark AF. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but the MCs had tragedy and betI received a free ARC and am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was dark AF. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but the MCs had tragedy and betrayal heaped upon them to a horrifying degree. They had a rocky beginning to their relationship, but when they did come together, it was a beautiful thing. I enjoyed this book and the revenge vendettas were fascinating.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: murder, SA, violence, gore, drowning, parental manipulation....more
Alrighty, well this was quite the stabby lil novella full of lies, comeuppances, and murder. Melody was stuck in a terrible situation, living her moraAlrighty, well this was quite the stabby lil novella full of lies, comeuppances, and murder. Melody was stuck in a terrible situation, living her morally gray life in a shabby apartment while being harassed by pretty much everyone. She was depressed AF and honestly kinda the perfect sort of character for a sentient object romance because she was so isolated and looking for any kind of connection. Jack, Mr in-the-box himself, was a terrible influence on her. I’m talking turning a little morally gray woman into a vigilante-esque serial killer. If you’re a fan of feminine rage, then this is probably the book for you. But if you have any triggers (not including cheating, cuz that doesn’t happen here), steer clear because it’s dark AF.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: *Depression*, the pressure of living in a capitalist hellscape, horrifically bad landlords, sewage leaks, child abuse/CSA/pedo references in as little detail as possible, on page sexual assault, narcissistic parents, a parent with ALS, a dead dad, recently deceased grandmother, outright murder, lots of jester and clown imagery/ references/culture, a haunted toy, the occult, demons, possession, body betrayal/puppetry, vengeance, lies, gaslighting/manipulation from the MMC, body worship, dream oral & handies, a bottomless body, a cursed springy peen, confetti cum, breeding (no preg), blood play, fucking in a puddle of blood and in the middle of multiple recent murder scenes, and some dubcon....more
This book had its good moments - the rescue and subsequent falling in love. It also had moments that didn’t make sense - like Karvik not understandingThis book had its good moments - the rescue and subsequent falling in love. It also had moments that didn’t make sense - like Karvik not understanding emotions despite apparently being capable of feeling them. It was a very mixed bag.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: attempted rape, SA, gore/violence, humans being eaten...more
There’s very little I can say that won’t spoil book 1, so imma keep it short. I love that this edition of found family still lets JBloodthirstiest FMC
There’s very little I can say that won’t spoil book 1, so imma keep it short. I love that this edition of found family still lets Jack keep her OG family. Because who doesn’t need a clan of murdery monsters adopting them?
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: basically this book is dark AF, and has every trigger relating to war and violence. And I mean that very literally....more
Leia was a fun FMC with attitude and self-confidence that took on Greek legendary monsters like the monster fu€ker she was. She had plenty of trauma, Leia was a fun FMC with attitude and self-confidence that took on Greek legendary monsters like the monster fu€ker she was. She had plenty of trauma, self image, and other issues to unpack as she went on her journey, but she did a pretty good job. There were 12 other MCs so buckle up! Ambrose was the best kitty and recovering alcoholic who, like all the others, had a penchant for keeping his cards close to the chest. Timyn is my true love with his bratty sassy way of getting people to get through their own issues and slowly figuring out he was multidimensional himself. Krysos was kind of what one would expect from a fae, with his vanity, but also dealt with some self-hatred—a not uncommon theme among the monsters. Julius was the grumpiest grump with a love of super primal play. Vann was the resident Norseman and tended to isolate himself, though not nearly as much as Chamenos. Zephyr was a lil bit bratty, but not nearly as bratty as Timyn. Although he liked to wreak havoc, he also liked to soothe when appropriate. Chamenos was the meekest of the lot and had the worst self image. He also was an absolute cinnamon roll. Philippos was cranky, though not as much as Julius, but rivaled him for the time required to jump aboard with any plans, due to his pessimism. NGL, Ladon, Orthros, Geryon, and Cerberus were all a bit of a question mark by the end of the book. They weren’t there long enough to make more of an impression beyond being generally supportive and having some similar traumas to the others. I think 12 MMCs was a bit ambitious and took away some time that could have been spent investing into the relationships between all the other characters. However, the smut was super fun and I still enjoyed the book and overarching plot that played around with Greek mythology,
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: Naughty irreverent humor including horse jokes An overly possessive, slightly unhinged group of mates Explicit sex, including kink (eg. primal play, praise/degradation, asphyxiation, and a breeding kink without traditional pregnancy) and edgeplay Light threat of violence with a knife and a brief but bloody graphic death (outside the main characters, barely a side character) Trauma/grief/anxiety related to past death in the family (father - car accident), a bad breakup (cheating), and a magical shipwreck (where our girl was thrown overboard) Ongoing familial betrayal involving lying and gaslighting (mother) Slut-shaming (from the Big Bad) Snakes (one of the men is a Hydra, so he has 9 snake heads and forked tongues, and various other creatures have snakes elements to their bodies) Signature weirdness and medium-dark elements Greek myths with many ridiculous liberties taken, possibly incestuous relationships between MMCs...more
Eve takes being a femme fatale very seriously - emphasis on fatale. She was such a badass, stone cold, and super untrusting. She, Adam, and the rest oEve takes being a femme fatale very seriously - emphasis on fatale. She was such a badass, stone cold, and super untrusting. She, Adam, and the rest of the pack had a really rough start. And middle. Adam was such a fun character, with his hatred of his designation and his love of being a con artist. Eve and Garrett helped him find his footing without losing himself entirely. Jamie is what dreams are made of. Seriously, can I get a carbon copy? He was so patient and compassionate but also stood his ground. Rory was Mr grumpy teddy bear and he and Eve had quite the volatile dynamic. Eve was allowed and encouraged to continue being her truest self, while learning to let others in. I thought by the end of the book the pack was very well balanced, and each of the main characters cared for each other, whether platonically or romantically.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: violence, gore, murders (using guns, knives, and strangulation), trafficking, dubcon, SA of side character on page (low detail), captivity, discussion of child abuse and bullying, drugging, severe illness and injury, stalking by non main characters (with aim of murder)...more
This book was the epitome of righteous dark feminine rage and dealt with some serious trauma. Joy was vicious but compassionate towards all but the trThis book was the epitome of righteous dark feminine rage and dealt with some serious trauma. Joy was vicious but compassionate towards all but the truly evil people in the world. Her catch phrase, delicious, was funny but appropriate. Malachi was precious AF; and absolute golden retriever cinnamon roll consent king with his own trauma to work through. They had a fast burn relationship and supported one another through thick and thin. The good boy femme dom praise was on point and so appropriate given Joy’s need for control and Malachi’s need for approval. I adored this book and look forward to the next one!
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: Mentions, discussions, references, and descriptions of sexual assault (as a past event); mention of sexual assault of child (past event); mentions, discussions, and depictions of murder; mentions, discussions, and references to abduction, slavery, and imprisonment (as a past event); religious imagery; trauma; PTSD; blood drinking; violence; gore; (blink and you’ll miss it) dominance/submission; references to a main character being drugged at a bar (as a past event); loss of parents via a plane crash (as a past event); mention of a hysterectomy in relation to debilitating fibroids; and explicit sex scenes....more
Somewhat psychotic possessive FMC is apparently my jam
This book was everything and I’m frankly having a hard time stopping to write this review becausSomewhat psychotic possessive FMC is apparently my jam
This book was everything and I’m frankly having a hard time stopping to write this review because I need to know what happens! The story was engaging, the writing amazingly snarky, and the characters intense and varied in personalities. Jack was a super tall werewolf (but really she’s called a Rijitera) with loose morals, murderous tendencies, and a possessive streak. She was not a heroine to wait around for someone else to save the day, but took matters into her own claws. Ohem was fierce, violent, trusting, and tender, which made him a good match for Jack. He could mellow out some of her crazy, but never tried to stop her from being who she was. The feminine rage was everything. Also, everyone needs a murderous bestie like Patty the Prostitute.
Spice: 4/5
Some spoilers in trigger warnings
Triggers: violence, gore, consumptions of sentient aliens, captivity, abuse by captors, torture, death, grief, starvation, crash, gruesome epidemic illness, drugging, heat stroke, domestic violence (off page), sex work (off page)...more
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