readitwithred's review against another edition
4.0
Enemies to lovers. Witchy Romance. Forced Proxemity. One Bed. Memory Loss.
When I tell you I was so excited at the end of the first book when I had the inkling these two crazies would be paired up! And the book certainly didn't disappoint.
I loved Calladia's bad ass nature and how she came to love herself enough to cut out the toxic people trying to bring her down.
Asteroth was actually super funny without his memory, instead of the brooding Demon we saw in the first one, we had a dry quickwitted gentleman.
I loved the ending, the fight for hybrids and the family of friends coming together.
I LOVED how Asteroth fell for Calladia, he worshiped his warrior queen and never tried to tame or change her.
I cannot wait for book 3!
TW : mentions of mental abuse from an ex
When I tell you I was so excited at the end of the first book when I had the inkling these two crazies would be paired up! And the book certainly didn't disappoint.
I loved Calladia's bad ass nature and how she came to love herself enough to cut out the toxic people trying to bring her down.
Asteroth was actually super funny without his memory, instead of the brooding Demon we saw in the first one, we had a dry quickwitted gentleman.
I loved the ending, the fight for hybrids and the family of friends coming together.
I LOVED how Asteroth fell for Calladia, he worshiped his warrior queen and never tried to tame or change her.
I cannot wait for book 3!
TW : mentions of mental abuse from an ex
nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Astaroth, Ozroth’s former mentor, demon lord and all around PITA from book 1 is back! This time around it seems that Astaroth is going to get a bit of a nasty surprise at the hands of his enemies! He really should have known better than to make a bet or bargain with a demon!
Calladia, is not your typical FMC. She is strong, stubborn and sometimes comes across as downright unlikeable. But as with every worthwhile character she has a bit of a history and with a mother like hers, I'd be as anti-everything-mum-wants too! She's never been afraid of a fight or supporting the under-dog but when a rescue reveals the rescuee as Astaroth - even Calladia takes a moment to wonder what she's got herself into!
Calladia and Astaroth may have been on opposite sides but now find themselves as grudging teammates as they set off on an epic adventure to regain Astaroth's memories and save demonkind!
Astaroth was going to have to work hard to win me over after being a complete and utter PITA previously. I enjoyed learning about his past, his openness to relationships with all kinds of beings, his fascination with Humans and the Earth plane. There was a really symmetry between the politics on the book and in the real world so I actually got swept along with the story. Calladia may be stupidly overreactive occasionally but she is also resourceful, smart and willing to go the extra mile for a worthy cause. She and Astaroth may have been enemies once but there is that dang fine line between love and hate!
Hopefully Themmie is up next and I wonder what kind of chaos will ensue?
Calladia, is not your typical FMC. She is strong, stubborn and sometimes comes across as downright unlikeable. But as with every worthwhile character she has a bit of a history and with a mother like hers, I'd be as anti-everything-mum-wants too! She's never been afraid of a fight or supporting the under-dog but when a rescue reveals the rescuee as Astaroth - even Calladia takes a moment to wonder what she's got herself into!
Calladia and Astaroth may have been on opposite sides but now find themselves as grudging teammates as they set off on an epic adventure to regain Astaroth's memories and save demonkind!
Astaroth was going to have to work hard to win me over after being a complete and utter PITA previously. I enjoyed learning about his past, his openness to relationships with all kinds of beings, his fascination with Humans and the Earth plane. There was a really symmetry between the politics on the book and in the real world so I actually got swept along with the story. Calladia may be stupidly overreactive occasionally but she is also resourceful, smart and willing to go the extra mile for a worthy cause. She and Astaroth may have been enemies once but there is that dang fine line between love and hate!
Hopefully Themmie is up next and I wonder what kind of chaos will ensue?
the_cover_contessa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
cjrtb_books's review
4.0
Let me just start off by saying the dedication in this book was like it was written for me! 'For all the angry girls who were told they were too much.'
From Fake Dating we know that Calladia, Mariel's bestie, is prickly, aggressive, and a bit emotionally damaged.
We also know that Astaroth of the Nine, Demonic High Council member, is a bit of an arrogant you know what!
And thirdly, we know that Calladia kicked his behind for what he tried to do to Oz and Mariel.
Well....not only did Astaroth get his behind busted, he also faces punishment from the council for losing a bet and is sent to Earth where Calladia happens upon a very different version of him!
Calladia and Astaroth begin a quest! Cue snark, banter, confusion, corruption, werewolves, woods, crazy mothers and found family all wrapped up with spiciness!!!!
This was a funny and cute read and I wonder if there will be another book in the universe as I want more Lilith!
From Fake Dating we know that Calladia, Mariel's bestie, is prickly, aggressive, and a bit emotionally damaged.
We also know that Astaroth of the Nine, Demonic High Council member, is a bit of an arrogant you know what!
And thirdly, we know that Calladia kicked his behind for what he tried to do to Oz and Mariel.
Well....not only did Astaroth get his behind busted, he also faces punishment from the council for losing a bet and is sent to Earth where Calladia happens upon a very different version of him!
Calladia and Astaroth begin a quest! Cue snark, banter, confusion, corruption, werewolves, woods, crazy mothers and found family all wrapped up with spiciness!!!!
This was a funny and cute read and I wonder if there will be another book in the universe as I want more Lilith!
felfiramoon's review
fast-paced
4.0
Very fun read, doesn't take itself too seriously but does a great job of showing how people can grown into the best version of themselves
isabellm's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Spoiler
A whole lot of magic in this one. After the first book in this series I did not think Astoroth would make for a good hero but the author did a good job of making him likeable and charming. His journey towards redemption was gradual and believable. As for the connection with Calladia, it was a bit of a slow burn but the transition from enemies to lovers was good and I liked how they respected and accepted each other. A colourful cast of supporting characters and an intriguing quest building up to an exciting culmination made for an interesting read.3 ⭐️booksandlists's review
This has pacing issues that I just can’t get past. Too slow, too boring.
epellicci's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
*Thank you to NetGally and Penguin Random House for a copy of A Demons Guide to Wooing a Witch in return for an honest review*
I hadn't read Sarah Hawley's first book, A Witches Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, but I was in dire need of something fun and easily lovable to read and the blurb for A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch hit the brief:
Fiery Calladia Cunnington grudgingly agrees to help Astaroth the demon after he is banished from the Demon Plane with non of his memories - vowing that once he is cured, she'll kick his ass. But the more time she spends with the snarky yet charming demon, the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth...
While the story carries on from events of A Witches Guide..., you don't need to have read that book to understand what is going on. Helpfully, Astaroth's lack of memory means that in reminding him of their history, Calladia gives readers a neat summary of the events of the previous book too.
I had a great time reading this book. It is light, and witty, and sexy, but also (somewhat to my surprise) vulnerable and inspiring. Both main characters go on a journey of self-acceptance and transformation, but for Calladia it is particularly moving. She is a woman used to feeling like the space she takes up is wrong - too loud, too angry, too masculine. Generally too much. With Astaroth she begins to unpick her past, lower her walls while also setting new boundaries, and embrace the courage to be herself. It is joyful reading, in which Hawley gets the balance of emotional depth against quest shenanigans just right. My only bug bare was that it all happened so fast.
I hadn't read Sarah Hawley's first book, A Witches Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, but I was in dire need of something fun and easily lovable to read and the blurb for A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch hit the brief:
Fiery Calladia Cunnington grudgingly agrees to help Astaroth the demon after he is banished from the Demon Plane with non of his memories - vowing that once he is cured, she'll kick his ass. But the more time she spends with the snarky yet charming demon, the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth...
While the story carries on from events of A Witches Guide..., you don't need to have read that book to understand what is going on. Helpfully, Astaroth's lack of memory means that in reminding him of their history, Calladia gives readers a neat summary of the events of the previous book too.
I had a great time reading this book. It is light, and witty, and sexy, but also (somewhat to my surprise) vulnerable and inspiring. Both main characters go on a journey of self-acceptance and transformation, but for Calladia it is particularly moving. She is a woman used to feeling like the space she takes up is wrong - too loud, too angry, too masculine. Generally too much. With Astaroth she begins to unpick her past, lower her walls while also setting new boundaries, and embrace the courage to be herself. It is joyful reading, in which Hawley gets the balance of emotional depth against quest shenanigans just right. My only bug bare was that it all happened so fast.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Emotional abuse
discoveryof_char1otte's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
Loved all of this book! Thank you to the publishers for an early e-arc!
leanne29's review
lighthearted
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
3.75