low_vely's review
5.0
Please, Father
Please?! Please can I have more?! I haven’t read Crystal North’s other books, but I’ve been obsessed with Kathryn Moon for ages. This book has the same, immersive world-building that I’ve come to expect from Kathryn, and I’m planning to dive into some of Crystal’s since she had a hand in building Bethel. This book is irreverent in the best ways, I mean, it’s very clear from the blurb that some vows are taken very loosely. However, there are also poignant moments of love and an undercurrent of faith that keep the book from seeming too dark or hopeless. I’m not even going to go into a synopsis or character analysis. Although I will say that every one of these characters is written with imperfections evident, but it makes them so much deeper and realistic, even within the context of an apocalyptic town facing demon uprisings. Oh, plus the action in the book is sinfully decadent, so that is also a huge plus. These ladies definitely make a dream team pair!
Please?! Please can I have more?! I haven’t read Crystal North’s other books, but I’ve been obsessed with Kathryn Moon for ages. This book has the same, immersive world-building that I’ve come to expect from Kathryn, and I’m planning to dive into some of Crystal’s since she had a hand in building Bethel. This book is irreverent in the best ways, I mean, it’s very clear from the blurb that some vows are taken very loosely. However, there are also poignant moments of love and an undercurrent of faith that keep the book from seeming too dark or hopeless. I’m not even going to go into a synopsis or character analysis. Although I will say that every one of these characters is written with imperfections evident, but it makes them so much deeper and realistic, even within the context of an apocalyptic town facing demon uprisings. Oh, plus the action in the book is sinfully decadent, so that is also a huge plus. These ladies definitely make a dream team pair!
renia84's review
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.75
swampgoddess's review
5.0
Perfect for former catholic degenerates
Did you grow up catholic? Are you now NOT a straighty-one-eighty? Does the idea of three hot priests, a succubus and a (slightly) fallen angel debauching each other and saving humanity together sound like your jam? This is the book for you. With a solid dose of revised catholic lore (for narrative and/or sexy purposes), plenty of blasphemy, and the love of Jesus, Say Your Prayers had me reading religiously - right through to my last (meal) supper (for the day). Forgive me, though, for I confess I was already a Kathryn Moon stan.
Did you grow up catholic? Are you now NOT a straighty-one-eighty? Does the idea of three hot priests, a succubus and a (slightly) fallen angel debauching each other and saving humanity together sound like your jam? This is the book for you. With a solid dose of revised catholic lore (for narrative and/or sexy purposes), plenty of blasphemy, and the love of Jesus, Say Your Prayers had me reading religiously - right through to my last (meal) supper (for the day). Forgive me, though, for I confess I was already a Kathryn Moon stan.
ebony_day's review
5.0
Amazing
Was really surprised with how much I love this and I can’t help but love a book that tells a whole story and has a satisfying ending all in one book without being short .
Was really surprised with how much I love this and I can’t help but love a book that tells a whole story and has a satisfying ending all in one book without being short .
shaipanda's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gore, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Sexual violence
sabregirl's review
5.0
Jesus, Mary, Joseph and all the Apostles! I absolutely LOVED THIS. I was a bit worried coming in, not really sure if this would have much of a plot. But the plot was lovely, a First Daughter basically getting her redemption back even though she's corrupting three priests and an angel. Still, AMAZING. I want more of this world even though it seemed to pretty much end with the final battle.
sewagewaterrat's review
3.0
Characters: Deyva, Zach, Stavros, Kais, Azariah
The book was pretty nice and sweet until Kais was more involved in it. It had such a nice potential to get 4 stars. But that guy is so wack, I hate characters like that. Such a cry baby, toxic masculinity, uses anger bcs he can’t deal with any other emotion. Just shut up, nobody cares. I wish he died 5 chapters in. But unfortunately he didn’t, instead he ruined everything. How boring and disgusting is he pls
Other than that, Stavros was one of the best book boyfriends I’ve seen, so sweet and at the same time super fun. Zach is a lost puppy, don’t care ab him that much. Azariah had some good moments that were just glanced over.
All in all, not a bad book, but the alpha male parts really ruined it for me. I personally have no problem reading stuff like this, but I guess that religious people would cry if they read some parts.
Spice: 3/5
The book was pretty nice and sweet until Kais was more involved in it. It had such a nice potential to get 4 stars. But that guy is so wack, I hate characters like that. Such a cry baby, toxic masculinity, uses anger bcs he can’t deal with any other emotion. Just shut up, nobody cares. I wish he died 5 chapters in. But unfortunately he didn’t, instead he ruined everything. How boring and disgusting is he pls
Other than that, Stavros was one of the best book boyfriends I’ve seen, so sweet and at the same time super fun. Zach is a lost puppy, don’t care ab him that much. Azariah had some good moments that were just glanced over.
All in all, not a bad book, but the alpha male parts really ruined it for me. I personally have no problem reading stuff like this, but I guess that religious people would cry if they read some parts.
Spice: 3/5
beanieberta's review
5.0
Apocalyptic! Demonslayer! Priests! Who find love and lead their flock through a hellish apocalypse.
ejlouns's review
4.0
Maybe I’m on a roll lately cause I keep picking books that seem like they should be ridiculous but then end up being surprisingly good.
This was more wholesome and heartwarming than I expected.
Sort of like if Supernatural had a lot more sex. Lots of blasphemy though so take your personal views into consideration ahead of time and read the reviews.
This was more wholesome and heartwarming than I expected.
Sort of like if Supernatural had a lot more sex. Lots of blasphemy though so take your personal views into consideration ahead of time and read the reviews.
ignitemedarling's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0