Wow. First of all: A vampire romance by Nenia? Hell yes! Now, this is not your typical romance for sure.
The thing I love most about Nenia's books has gWow. First of all: A vampire romance by Nenia? Hell yes! Now, this is not your typical romance for sure.
The thing I love most about Nenia's books has got to be the way she paints unconventional beauty in roughness and shadows. Her MMC, while instantly attractive, is contradictory and dark enough to leave me with a restless sensation. The atmosphere and aesthetic are as rugged and rough, stunningly beautiful in their imperfection, as the characters and plot.
I enjoyed this so much. Nenia's books just... feel different is all I can say. I love an author that is bold enough to not explain and resolve every detail and trusts the reader to fill out the blanks with their own fantasy. It makes for an immersive reading experience that, to me, is unmatched.
This book might not be for people that require to be coddled and wish for fluffy, traditional closure. For all those that find beauty in crude darkness though, the story of Bethany and James might offer solace in sadness. ...more
My song for Bonded Nightmare: Beautiful Things by Benson Boone
„I’m done pretending to be powerless because I’m scared of what might happen when I My song for Bonded Nightmare: Beautiful Things by Benson Boone
„I’m done pretending to be powerless because I’m scared of what might happen when I show the world I’m not.”
This review contains out-of-context quotes that could be considered as spoilers
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It’s been weeks since I read this book and I loved it so much that I’ve since put off writing this review out of fear I won’t do it justice…
First of all, thank you so much E.M. Rinaldi for trusting me as a beta reader with this masterpiece. After reading Familiar Magic I had certain expectations for your newest book and you exceeded them all.
“Damn this bond and its endless campaign to click us together like a horny set of Legos.”
A good book, for me, is one that doesn’t need explanation for every step of the way nor the creation of conflicts to further the plot. It is one where the characters come together and create a dynamic that evolves and naturally carries the story. E.M. Rinaldi definitely aced that in Bonded Nightmare.
“You are spirited and fierce – my equal in every way. I don’t need the bond to see your loyalty and kind heart or to know that I would cease to exist if anything ever happened to you.”
Kai is a dream man and I still think of him a lot. It’s rare, even for a Draco girl like me, to fall for a blonde MMC. Making him a shadow daddy definitely helped in his favor but it was ultimately his devotion and passion, his edge and determination that made me fall hard. He’ll now forever be part of the shadow daddy roster, thank you very much.
“I will choose you to see all of me and all that I am with the knowledge that only you can make me better.”
As a counterpart, Eryn is the perfect FMC. She’s relatable, to me at least, and while I’ve been known to struggle with it in other books, I love how she walks the line between autonomy and recklessness more than once. Because it makes sense and everything she does aligns with her character, her story and the path she is on.
‘He was offering me power to decide my future. All I had to do was give myself to him, to the bond, and everything would change.’
I love the way they both grow though I won’t go into detail as to avoid spoilers. The dynamics between characters were equally amazing with the side characters. (You know I fucking love cheeky, wild Ezra and please give us more of him thank you)
“I don’t care if your skin turns pink and you have to dance naked under the full moon every month. I just want to know what’s going on with you.”
The writing is flawless and I love seeing a developing writing style in across an author’s work! Every spice scene is on point, the pace is perfect and I can’t get over the way you so subtly created a world of magic within our own realm. Conflicts were built up and worked through and every arch and twist had it’s reasoning and space.
“I almost lost control, princess, and you’re not ready for the things I want from you.”
I’m beyond excited to see this book released and can’t wait to read what E.M Rinaldi has in store for the second book....more
My song for Worthy of Fate: The Other Side by Ruelle
’I had never feared staring into the face of death. I had always walked alongside it. 4.5 stars
My song for Worthy of Fate: The Other Side by Ruelle
’I had never feared staring into the face of death. I had always walked alongside it. But when those I loved were on that line with me, I was terrified.’
This review contains out-of-context quotes that could be considered spoilers
I’ve waited for Worthy of Fate for weeks and can’t believe I finally got to read it ...more
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