I enjoyed a lot about this book, including the lore. Cavek was a sweetie and I loved him and Kate was a fiercely protective mother. However, there werI enjoyed a lot about this book, including the lore. Cavek was a sweetie and I loved him and Kate was a fiercely protective mother. However, there were a couple of plot holes that kinda drove me crazy and took me out of the story.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: violence, gore, kidnapping, captivity, torture, attempted SA, involuntary voyeurism, starvation including of infants, pregnancy, death of infants (off page), execution, animal attack...more
4.5 stars I’ve been SO excited for this series to continue, so of course I had to snag an ARC. This book was dark in different ways to book 1, but carr4.5 stars I’ve been SO excited for this series to continue, so of course I had to snag an ARC. This book was dark in different ways to book 1, but carried the major themes forward. It acknowledged the nigh impossible task that Dr Wright had in front of her in rebuilding while giving us new characters to root for. Lucy was quirky in a spooky obsessed with dead things way, so it wasn’t surprising she found herself working with Victor, who was basically Frankenstein’s monster crossed with a zombie. He was broody, severely traumatized, and very reluctant to trust Lucy in any way shape or form. They ended up being a good couple cuz why wouldn’t a taxidermist/former medical student be a good partner for him. I would have loved a little more getting to know each other on page, but they still worked. Looking forward to the next book!
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: violence, dismemberment, medical experimentation, medical torture (off page), starvation, mention of solitary confinement, imprisonment, consumption of human flesh, kidnapping, drugging, grief from loss of patient, grief from loss of mother...more
This was a cute novella with a trans femme FMC and an unhinged dragon fire god MMC. I loved how utterly obsessed Pyre was with Serena, and vice versa.This was a cute novella with a trans femme FMC and an unhinged dragon fire god MMC. I loved how utterly obsessed Pyre was with Serena, and vice versa. They always had their partner’s back, even if they messed up. I enjoyed the peak into the world of an assistant director and liked how Serena’s love for creating shone through. They were adorbs together.
Spice: 2/5
Triggers: transphobia (off page), imprisonment, suffocation, fire accidents, kidnapping...more
Milo was just the sweetest soft boi puppy dog baker and I love him. He brought so much perspective to Xander, and helped them see that their upbringinMilo was just the sweetest soft boi puppy dog baker and I love him. He brought so much perspective to Xander, and helped them see that their upbringing wasn’t normal. Xander was such a grumpy enby and Milo was great at pushing their buttons. Like nonstop button pushing. I was a little unsure about Xander after first meeting them, but they grew on me pretty quick. Their love story was a very fast burn and had a good ending.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: transphobia and misgendering, violence, torture, mild gore, stalking, discussion of murders, mentions child being kicked out, kidnapping...more
This was an over the top alien romance and such a fun read! Jo was compassionate, often to the point of too-stupid-to-live after she met Steve and FreThis was an over the top alien romance and such a fun read! Jo was compassionate, often to the point of too-stupid-to-live after she met Steve and Fred. She was understandably terrified when they knocked her out but agreed to take her home to care for her cat. Steve was a sweetie pie and had a lot of self hatred going on, which Jo helped him with. Fred was grouchy AF and tended to have as much difficulty with the Earth culture as Jo had with his terrifying alien culture. I loved that they found a dynamic that worked for them, even if it was unconventional and often difficult. I thought the difficulty they all had was more realistic that most romances like this I’ve seen. Steve’s telepathy added a layer of difficulty but also helped break the tension. It was a silly read and palette cleanser and I enjoyed it!
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: abduction, knocking out, violence, accidental manslaughter, mention of SA (not of any MCs or by them), envenomating, blood, discussion of degradation and captivity of side character, threat of death, mention of racism, mention of death of family member and accompanying grief and depression, mention of parental abandonment and neglect, involuntary mind reading, dubcon (sex necessary as medical treatment)...more
I’ve enjoyed most of the Talin books. It’s an interesting world and culture. However, some of the plots are feeling repetitive. Kasi was an i3.5 stars
I’ve enjoyed most of the Talin books. It’s an interesting world and culture. However, some of the plots are feeling repetitive. Kasi was an interesting MC, tall and anxious with a love of plants. Ignatius was protective, anxious, and passionate about human welfare. It was nice to see some body positivity going on, although I didn’t really understand why the aliens from Kasi’s home colony would tease her for her size when humans are supposed to be among the smallest species.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: kidnapping, suffocation, panic attack, flashback, attempted murder, space battle...more
This was a super adorable fast paced cozy romance between a plus size FMC and a plus size MMC. It was the most low-key abduction I’ve ever read, with This was a super adorable fast paced cozy romance between a plus size FMC and a plus size MMC. It was the most low-key abduction I’ve ever read, with a big focus on consent and the MMC being willing to do just about anything to help the FMC be happy. I like the premise of humans being the opposite of fertile to the wider universe. I also appreciated the casual body positivity and that the female aliens weren’t disparaged as a way to make her seem more special.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: abduction, discussion of death of parent, drugging...more
3.5 rounded up. I’m a fan of possessive monsters (shocking I know) so I was looking forward to this book. Mateo was deeply insecure, rebellious, and a 3.5 rounded up. I’m a fan of possessive monsters (shocking I know) so I was looking forward to this book. Mateo was deeply insecure, rebellious, and a bit impulsive. Eva was snarky, compassionate, and also a bit impulsive, so I guess they worked together. They had good sexual chemistry, but I feel like they didn’t have as deep of a relationship by the end of the book as I would have preferred. Sure, there were love declarations, and they knew one another’s deepest darkest secrets, but they didn’t know the small things that make a relationship truly meaningful.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: fire, burns, grief, murder, kidnapping, home invasion, attempted SA, death, body disintegration, emotional manipulation by family member...more
I always stan a good ole fashioned abduction romance and I’ve been so excited about Skalla’s story. Skalla was insane, unstable, and all hard4.5 stars
I always stan a good ole fashioned abduction romance and I’ve been so excited about Skalla’s story. Skalla was insane, unstable, and all hard edges. Suvi was all softness, compassion, and patience, so they were well matched. I quite liked the whole plot line of him trying to figure out why he needed her and Suvi being confused AF. Jolakaia was a great side character and I ship her and her wife. Seriously, how adorable were they? The only thing that kept this review from being a solid 5 stars was what felt like a rapid shift in Suvi’s attitude towards Skalla. Overall, awesome book. Looking forward to the next one!
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: abduction, severe infection, violence, gore, attempted murder, insanity, grief, cancer (off page)...more
This was a pretty cute book that dealt with some very heavy topics. Liam was a softie that loved learning about Rownt culture and quite liked Ondry asThis was a pretty cute book that dealt with some very heavy topics. Liam was a softie that loved learning about Rownt culture and quite liked Ondry as a person to trade with. Ondry was protective of, and patient with, Liam. It was interesting to have an ace alien, one who got no pleasure from sex, but still derived satisfaction and fulfillment from a D/s dynamic. The culture was unique and interesting and I enjoyed the blunders that Liam made despite so hard to follow the norms.
Spice: 3/5 - 2ish scenes
Triggers: mention of sex trafficking, mention of poverty, classism, SA (off page), war (off page threat), drugging, kidnapping, captivity, dubcon due to power imbalance...more
This story did not go the direction I was expecting. Aspen is left in the woods in midwinter as a sacrifice to the “demons”. They have a rocky star3.5
This story did not go the direction I was expecting. Aspen is left in the woods in midwinter as a sacrifice to the “demons”. They have a rocky start but open up to one another with time. I feel like I still didn’t know who Ulfric was at the end of the book. He was just a somewhat grumpy dude. Aspen had a personality and relatively fleshed out background.
This wasn’t my fave headless horseman story, but it wasn’t necessarily bad. It had all the instalove and lots of dubcon lite BDSM play, but no specialThis wasn’t my fave headless horseman story, but it wasn’t necessarily bad. It had all the instalove and lots of dubcon lite BDSM play, but no special *features*.
Listen, I was 100% in it and shipping this quartet at the beginning. The cam girl thing was awesome and the kidnapping itself was good. Things kinda3.5
Listen, I was 100% in it and shipping this quartet at the beginning. The cam girl thing was awesome and the kidnapping itself was good. Things kinda went downhill for me shortly after the kidnapping because the characters were inconsistent in their actions. Not all of their actions, but enough to knock the rating down. I liked Natalii’s backstory and the PTSD stuff. I wish there would have been more on page working through those issues. Overall, cozier than I expected but still had plenty of dark.
Such a fun frosty the snowman parody. Holly gets her jollies in an unusual way: from fucking snowmen. When Frisky comes to life, it’s smut central. ThSuch a fun frosty the snowman parody. Holly gets her jollies in an unusual way: from fucking snowmen. When Frisky comes to life, it’s smut central. This was silly AF, but Frisky was adorable in his desire to fulfill Holly’s every desire.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: murder, voyeurism, attempted SA, stalking...more
Not the best or the worst Christmas monster romance I’ve read. It was mostly smut, and the falling in love primarily involved sexing each other up, wiNot the best or the worst Christmas monster romance I’ve read. It was mostly smut, and the falling in love primarily involved sexing each other up, with minimal getting to know one another. The theme was accepting one another’s physical appearances and delighting in the differences.
I’m a fan of abduction type romances, so I had high hopes. It was cute and Krampus and Olivia had an interesting dynamic. However, sometimes I felt3.5
I’m a fan of abduction type romances, so I had high hopes. It was cute and Krampus and Olivia had an interesting dynamic. However, sometimes I felt like the author had the characters make some pretty large logical leaps to move the main plot along. The spice was on point.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: dubcon, kidnapping, human sacrifice, murder, death of children, child neglect and abuse (off page), emotional abuse, racism, violence, gore, fire...more
Can we say meet disaster? Raider was a space cowboy outlaw veering into morally gray territory with kidnapping, but still all about that consent. He wCan we say meet disaster? Raider was a space cowboy outlaw veering into morally gray territory with kidnapping, but still all about that consent. He was tender with Mari, even though he tended towards hardheadedness. Mari was the definition of a girly girl, loving all things sparkly and bright and I am always here for the girls that ARE like other girls because girls are amazing. She and Raider had their instalove whirlwind romance involving a lot of kinky safe sexy time. I’ve enjoyed that this series has been pro you don’t have to give up your dreams and if someone really loves you they won’t ask you to. Some of the climax of the book was a bit awkward, but it was well done over all.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: kidnapping, discussion of murder (not gory), family estrangement, dubcon from power differential - MMC kidnapped FMC but enthusiastic consent was given, gun fight, mentions of imprisonment, envenomation, loss of consciousness ...more
I’m all about a good Krampus punishment story, and I was a bit excited about the kidnapping thing. But everything was soSome nice steam, not much love
I’m all about a good Krampus punishment story, and I was a bit excited about the kidnapping thing. But everything was so rushed in this novella. Getting turned on at an inappropriate time? Makes sense. Having a “punishment” that is the lightest form of edging and spanking? A bit underwhelming . I have hopes for this author in the future though. They have a good structure to their story, just need some tubing.
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