I've been in a pretty serious reading slump, and I decided that the way to get out of it was trying something totally opposite from what I would normaI've been in a pretty serious reading slump, and I decided that the way to get out of it was trying something totally opposite from what I would normally go for. Thankfully, my decision paid off! I am not a dark romance lover, and I don't normally gravitate towards anything with blood or gore. However, I also enjoyed Hannibal, which is a good enough baseline for this book.
Marshall is completely obsessed with Felix (like, legitimately obsessed), but in the context of the book it feels right. My biggest nitpick was that, despite Marshall's obsession, he didn't manage to figure out something that was readily apparent from the first pages of the book until near the end. Despite how unhealthy just about any aspect of the book is (serial killer, vampire, super obsessive relationship, etc.), it's incredibly fluffy. It is fun seeing the relationship between both MMCs evolve despite their quirks (Felix not being able to go outside during the day, etc.), and it is nice having a bit of a slow burn compared to some of the author's other books. Once the sex starts, it is a bit OTT (I know, I know, this is always my gripe), but you can easily page through it without missing much. I wish that at least one sex scene was taken out in exchange for a scene of the two MMCs using the (view spoiler)[huge telescope in his bedroom for stargazing (hide spoiler)] or something similar. Altogether, I did really enjoy this foray into something different. Super readable and fun. ...more
I'm struggling with how to rate this, so don't be surprised if I change it at least once. It has a lot of things that I don't typically love (I would I'm struggling with how to rate this, so don't be surprised if I change it at least once. It has a lot of things that I don't typically love (I would call it instalove except technically the two parties involve 'hate' each other at the start of the story, a character who is unbelievably oblivious, etc). but it also has a lot of things that I do love (hurt/comfort like every Marina Vivancos story). I really disliked the miscommunication, as it was a lot more over the top than I normally see and just made me leave the book on a bummed note and dislike Beau. Three stars for now, might bump to four? ...more
Lost track of how many times I've reread the original, and it was lovely to revisit the book with so much more added! Marina Vivancos is such a giftedLost track of how many times I've reread the original, and it was lovely to revisit the book with so much more added! Marina Vivancos is such a gifted writer, and this novella ticks so many boxes for me. 4.5 rounded up to 5 because I just loved getting to spend more time with these guys. ...more
These get so much stronger and better with every book. Like the others, the smut is skippable if it isn't your thing and the stories really are like pThese get so much stronger and better with every book. Like the others, the smut is skippable if it isn't your thing and the stories really are like popcorn. It's hard to put it down once things start developing!...more
I am (to my own shock) really enjoying this series! They get better with every book, and the smut is easily skippable if it isn't your thing either anI am (to my own shock) really enjoying this series! They get better with every book, and the smut is easily skippable if it isn't your thing either and you just like the characters and story. I'm really looking forward to continuing. This might be the series that finally sells me on paranormal romance! ...more
Contrary to a lot of other reviewers, I liked this one much more than the first. It was a bit too long (could have cut 50 pages or so), but it is goinContrary to a lot of other reviewers, I liked this one much more than the first. It was a bit too long (could have cut 50 pages or so), but it is going to make me continue in the series. The smut isn't for me, but the stories themselves are surprisingly addicting. ...more
the good: this is easily the most appealing/best monster paranormal romance I've read, I liked that the book didn't just go the predictable route manythe good: this is easily the most appealing/best monster paranormal romance I've read, I liked that the book didn't just go the predictable route many times, and I am interested in continuing (partially because everyone gushes about Moth and I read that I have to work through the rest to get there)
the eh: the plot feels like it skips a lot of emotional connection and uses sex as a substitute for more, the plot really stalls in the middle and the author just skips through multiple weeks instead of showing us the relationship naturally developing
I am definitely going to continue (partially for a book club challenge and partially to get to Moth), but this is definitely a lukewarm opening to the series...more
finished while laid up with covid and it feels like a five star right now, might revise in the future when I'm off cold meds!finished while laid up with covid and it feels like a five star right now, might revise in the future when I'm off cold meds!...more
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