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its_aislinn's review
5.0
4.75 - this book is the wildest thing I could have started my year off with. LOVED it!
norahs_books's review
4.0
I really liked this book. I went into it without knowing what a succubus was but to my surprise I really enjoyed reading about them.
If you don't know what a succubus is here is a little text I found on wikipedia: A succubus is a demon or supernatural entity in folklore, in female form, that appears in dreams to seduce men, usually through sexual activity. According to religious tradition, a succubus needs semen to survive; repeated sexual activity with a succubus will result in a bond being formed between the succubus and the man; and a succubus cannot drain or harm the man with whom she is having intercourse. In modern representations, a succubus is often depicted as a beautiful seductress or enchantress, rather than as demonic or frightening. The male counterpart to the succubus is the incubus.
This book is about a succubus named Allera who ran away from her ex who has drained lust from her. She ran away to a religious town to regenerate her lust where she met a pastor and a blonde haired boy who filled her lust. Of course religious people don't approve of what succubi do so she couldn't openly be her self.
I really didn't mind the religious cult in this story. Usually I don't enjoy reading about religion or anything related in a book but this time it really fitted the story and didn't bother me as much.
the only thing that bothered me was that the people excluding the FMC didn't really have a personality. Most felt a bit bland to me which I always find a problem in novellas or other shorter books. That's why it's not a five star for me.
But this steamy novella did what it was supposed to do and did it right. I am curious to read other stories by this author
If you don't know what a succubus is here is a little text I found on wikipedia: A succubus is a demon or supernatural entity in folklore, in female form, that appears in dreams to seduce men, usually through sexual activity. According to religious tradition, a succubus needs semen to survive; repeated sexual activity with a succubus will result in a bond being formed between the succubus and the man; and a succubus cannot drain or harm the man with whom she is having intercourse. In modern representations, a succubus is often depicted as a beautiful seductress or enchantress, rather than as demonic or frightening. The male counterpart to the succubus is the incubus.
This book is about a succubus named Allera who ran away from her ex who has drained lust from her. She ran away to a religious town to regenerate her lust where she met a pastor and a blonde haired boy who filled her lust. Of course religious people don't approve of what succubi do so she couldn't openly be her self.
I really didn't mind the religious cult in this story. Usually I don't enjoy reading about religion or anything related in a book but this time it really fitted the story and didn't bother me as much.
the only thing that bothered me was that the people excluding the FMC didn't really have a personality. Most felt a bit bland to me which I always find a problem in novellas or other shorter books. That's why it's not a five star for me.
But this steamy novella did what it was supposed to do and did it right. I am curious to read other stories by this author
gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really loved reading this and wish I could get more in this world. I loved the characters and wanted to learn more about them.
I liked how every character side or main interacted with each other. They all felt very real, which is something that side characters tend to lack in novellas.
I also appreciated the dynamic between Allera and Kellen and how well sudden changes to belief was written.
I liked how every character side or main interacted with each other. They all felt very real, which is something that side characters tend to lack in novellas.
I also appreciated the dynamic between Allera and Kellen and how well sudden changes to belief was written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
incorgnito's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
abarth00's review
5.0
Happy Ending RH!
I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical because this book didn’t have any reviews yet before I noticed it was a new book. I really don’t read books without some kind of review but took a chance on this one. I’m so glad I did! It instantly jumped to one of my favorite RH books. The character growth and relationship development is incredible! The book didn’t seem rushed or that there was all spice and no story. It was a perfect combination of both. I read it in one sitting because I just could not put it down.
My own quick synopsis: (SPOILERS AHEAD)
Aellera is a succubus who escapes to a religious church in order to hide from her jerk of an ex who wants her only to himself. She ends up finding another incubi who has no idea what he is. The story continues with her trying to show the incubi who he really is. Since he is from a very religious family he thinks that the incubus side is a curse and goes against his god, thus pushing Aellera away.
The story ends with a satisfying happy ending. I look forward to reading other stories from this same author.
I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical because this book didn’t have any reviews yet before I noticed it was a new book. I really don’t read books without some kind of review but took a chance on this one. I’m so glad I did! It instantly jumped to one of my favorite RH books. The character growth and relationship development is incredible! The book didn’t seem rushed or that there was all spice and no story. It was a perfect combination of both. I read it in one sitting because I just could not put it down.
My own quick synopsis: (SPOILERS AHEAD)
Aellera is a succubus who escapes to a religious church in order to hide from her jerk of an ex who wants her only to himself. She ends up finding another incubi who has no idea what he is. The story continues with her trying to show the incubi who he really is. Since he is from a very religious family he thinks that the incubus side is a curse and goes against his god, thus pushing Aellera away.
The story ends with a satisfying happy ending. I look forward to reading other stories from this same author.
vjeverica's review
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3,5/5
Naprawdę odzwyczaiłam się od angielskich romansów paranormalnych. Zapomniałam jakiego typu jest to literatura.
W sensie zbyt dużej ilości średniego smuta i średnia fabuła. Dla uratowania sytuacji, druga połowa tej książki sie wybroniła, bo gdyby nie to musiałabym dać maks 2,25 gwiazdki.
Nie miałam dużych oczekiwań, ale tez nie patrzyłam za bardzo o czym jest wcześniej. Miałam okazje lata temu czytać książki o sukubach, wiec to dla mnie nie nowość. Po prostu dla lekkiej rozrywki można te książkę przeczytać, ale nic więcej.
Jedna z książek z #FaRoFeb2023
Naprawdę odzwyczaiłam się od angielskich romansów paranormalnych. Zapomniałam jakiego typu jest to literatura.
W sensie zbyt dużej ilości średniego smuta i średnia fabuła. Dla uratowania sytuacji, druga połowa tej książki sie wybroniła, bo gdyby nie to musiałabym dać maks 2,25 gwiazdki.
Nie miałam dużych oczekiwań, ale tez nie patrzyłam za bardzo o czym jest wcześniej. Miałam okazje lata temu czytać książki o sukubach, wiec to dla mnie nie nowość. Po prostu dla lekkiej rozrywki można te książkę przeczytać, ale nic więcej.
Jedna z książek z #FaRoFeb2023
lady_h_reads's review
5.0
This spicy novella contained a surprising amount of emotional depth for its length. I tend to have issues with the way succubi are written in stories, with such an emphasis on their need to feed equating only to intercourse, but the FMC in this story was able to survive on the lust surrounding her as well as what she obtained from the physical contact. This was the best example of that demon-type I have read.
This is a scorching, fast-burn story. It contains light MM scenes as well as MF, MFM, and MMF, with suggestions of more. On top of the succubus FMC, we get a budding incubus with fancy peen, a slightly unhinged/possessive demon in the mix, and a pastor who takes his role of shepherd to his flock a bit differently than most.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I hope that Mae revisits these demons in the future.
This is a scorching, fast-burn story. It contains light MM scenes as well as MF, MFM, and MMF, with suggestions of more. On top of the succubus FMC, we get a budding incubus with fancy peen, a slightly unhinged/possessive demon in the mix, and a pastor who takes his role of shepherd to his flock a bit differently than most.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I hope that Mae revisits these demons in the future.
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