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pistolreadsthings's review against another edition
5.0
Ugh. This was such a sweet story! A Fae just writes the most beautifully descriptive prose ever.
Ellis is the town outcast. He keeps to himself with his little home and his vegetable garden at the edge of the woods, along with his best fur baby, Rotho. Of course he grew up with the stories of the “Monster In The Woods” and the town’s annual “sacrifice”. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s just that. A fairytale.
Until the day he decides to cut through the woods on his walk home from town and happens upon his “fairytale” in the flesh.
Omg. Styx is the cutest giant monster EVER
Ellis is the town outcast. He keeps to himself with his little home and his vegetable garden at the edge of the woods, along with his best fur baby, Rotho. Of course he grew up with the stories of the “Monster In The Woods” and the town’s annual “sacrifice”. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s just that. A fairytale.
Until the day he decides to cut through the woods on his walk home from town and happens upon his “fairytale” in the flesh.
Omg. Styx is the cutest giant monster EVER
enbyaegowrites's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
ayjayy's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kickassleigh's review against another edition
5.0
Great Story!
This was such a great story!
Ellis has felt like an outcast by his town for living a simple life (among other things) and is uncomfortable around others’ company.
He befriends the ‘monster’ in the woods that everyone believes is a myth but they devote a ‘sacrifice’ to every year. Big deal for a myth, but traditions die hard.
Ellis and Styx are so adorable together. Ellis feels more seen by Styx than anyone else he’s ever encountered and Styx (by context and Ellis’ narration) has been lonely and looking for companionship. They are perfect for each other.
I would have loved to see what happened after Ellis won as sacrifice, but it’s fade to black. My imagination is not that good!
This was such a great story!
Ellis has felt like an outcast by his town for living a simple life (among other things) and is uncomfortable around others’ company.
He befriends the ‘monster’ in the woods that everyone believes is a myth but they devote a ‘sacrifice’ to every year. Big deal for a myth, but traditions die hard.
Ellis and Styx are so adorable together. Ellis feels more seen by Styx than anyone else he’s ever encountered and Styx (by context and Ellis’ narration) has been lonely and looking for companionship. They are perfect for each other.
I would have loved to see what happened after Ellis won as sacrifice, but it’s fade to black. My imagination is not that good!
amylouisereads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.0
I enjoyed this but it feels unfinished! What happens after the end?!
sjclay122's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
booksarebetter's review against another edition
5.0
This was wholesome, with a hint of sexy smut, and a happy ending. Atmospheric and delightful for a perfect fall read. 5 ⭐!
dezzella's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Quick, lighthearted monster novella. One of my friend said it's the kind of book to read with a cup of cocoa on a fall day. That's very true, it's a non-serious fun time and written pretty well. I liked it overall :)
kahime's review
5.0
I saw in a review somewhere, the perfect description of this book and it's stayed with me: "This book smells like going outside and digging in the dirt; You can basically smell the fresh earth and pumpkins while reading this story." I am summarizing as I can't remember the EXACT wording, but this is so true. The way that Fae just weaves the most beautifully written story about Ellis and Styx is absolutely mesmerizing.
I LOVED how they communicate (Styx is non-communicative) and how they form a friendship first, and even though you can just *taste* the tension between the two (BREAD SCENE), a bond is formed first.
I enjoyed how they both spoke to each other, Ellis using verbal words, Styx using gestures, non-verbal cues as well as using the wind to whisper to Ellis. All their scenes together were just so damn heart warming. That's really how this story makes you feel: Happy and cozy with those warm feels.
BUT! If you're here for the nasty, ahem... There is only one spicy scene but holy shit. Ma'am. I would like some more, please. *Grabby hands*
"There are two monsters in the woods.
The lonely monster cries no more,
You'll hear them sing,
A song of fate,
Their happiness so loud you can't ignore."
I LOVED how they communicate (Styx is non-communicative) and how they form a friendship first, and even though you can just *taste* the tension between the two (BREAD SCENE), a bond is formed first.
I enjoyed how they both spoke to each other, Ellis using verbal words, Styx using gestures, non-verbal cues as well as using the wind to whisper to Ellis. All their scenes together were just so damn heart warming. That's really how this story makes you feel: Happy and cozy with those warm feels.
BUT! If you're here for the nasty, ahem... There is only one spicy scene but holy shit. Ma'am. I would like some more, please. *Grabby hands*
"There are two monsters in the woods.
The lonely monster cries no more,
You'll hear them sing,
A song of fate,
Their happiness so loud you can't ignore."