Reviews with content warning for Cannibalism - Obsidian Feathers

I enjoued this book so much i moved up my rotating KU month a whole month because i couldnt wait to finish it :)

I think the prose is lovely. This reads so naturally and sucks you right in, just like you want from a dark romantasy!

The characters are really well done. Its super easy to fall in love with this cast (and easy to hate the villains which is a nice change of pace for me! Lol). The main characters are flawed people but no less lovable for it and i adored the large supporting cast.

The setting really transported me and i love the authors descriptions. It definitely inspired me to look up the myths that inspired the unique worldbuilding!

The spicy scenes are intense and compliment the dark elements of the book perfectly.

Tread carefully! There are TWs on the authors site :)

Honestly it would be a 5 for me except there were a few sections that i think could have used a bit of trimming (or it could have been two books and been expanded!) Because i found myself getting lost or skipping ahead. Also some of the ADHD related talk was a bit too close to indigo children type theory for me. But not so upsetting i couldnt move past it to keep loving the book!

I definitely want to continue the series and I am excited for the next one coming out soon.

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thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This story is so incredibly rich and captivating. Angie is at a tipping point in her life when she’s forced to take a business trip to El Salvador. There she meets Sal, a broody and doting stranger that seems too good to be true. But Sal isn’t a stranger and their connection runs deeper than Angie could imagine. This is my first experience with the story of the cadejo and I am hooked. This story is tense, primal, and seductive. A must read if you love dark and/or shifter romances.

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akafrecks's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

“Were I a better man, I would woo you, as you deserve. But I am not. And I am ravenous for you.”

"To call it the best kiss of my life would diminish it. It was the only kiss that ever counted."

“You smell like a promise I’ve been waiting my whole life to fulfill.”

This was the right kind of dark romantacy for me! The writing is beautiful and the story is full of cultural nuances that make it unique. Cadejos are not werewolves but if werewolves are not your jam, this may or may not be the book for you. The spice is **chef's kiss** I can't wait to read the next book!

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bittersweetcritiques's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you for the arc!

“The moon is jealous of your beauty, Xochitl.”

First of all, it's a 5🌟 read for me. But it is DARK. Please check CWs.

Xochi is one of the most lovely characters. She's fat, beautiful, glorious, kind, thoughtful, and as we see her begin to heal from her trauma, she is fiery and badass. I cannot wait to watch her bloom in the next book.

Sal is harder for me to love. He's hot, absolutely, but he is such an alphahole. Regardless if you love a "I'll burn it all down for her" attitude and were disappointed when the Beast transformed into the Prince at the end of Beauty & the Beast... this is the leading man for you.😏

Beyond the characters themselves, the plot is what really had my attention. The Cadejos were fascinating. I had never read about their lore before and if you're thinking European werewolves...it's definitely not that. Trading shadows and being two in one body (one spirit, one human) + how they feed -- W O W

Much of the novel surrounds Xochi & Sal as they try to define their relationship, but there is always an undercurrent of mystery. What is the deal with Xochi's mother? What happened to her sister? What are those pills she takes that smell like rot & death? We are gifted quite a few answers by the end, but it definitely leads into even more questions and a perfect set-up for book two.

Yes, it is SPICY. CW kind of spicy. Spicy that made me feel like vanilla ice cream🍦

Finally, N. Cáceres is an incredible writer. Her use of language and the feelings she conveys with the words she chooses....Let's just say, I've rarely read her equal.

As one of my most challenging & enticing reads this year, I highly recommend Obsidian Feathers🖤

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mildrenreads's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is easily going in my top books of the year! The story was told so beautifully & had me falling in love with the characters very easily. They were flawed as anyone is but bloomed in the most magical way, I loved seeing their character development as well as their relationship. Their chemistry is undeniable & will have you panting during all the spicy scenes. My favorite thing has to be the way the FMC loves herself & her beautiful body & the way she is described helps me in ways I couldn’t begin to explain. There were also dark and tense moments where I was at the edge of my seat & I’m very proud that I was right in my theories! The representation in this book is amazing & I loved learning about their traditions! Can’t wait for the rest of this series! Thank you Nemmy for letting me be a part of your ARC team!

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