girly_gamer53's review against another edition
5.0
Such an amazing story
I loved the twists of this story and how it isn't like anything I've read before. I loved the characters and how it really was attention grabbing. The smut was also amazing but even being a shorter book it was so sweet. It ended well and wrapped things up. I enjoyed it
I loved the twists of this story and how it isn't like anything I've read before. I loved the characters and how it really was attention grabbing. The smut was also amazing but even being a shorter book it was so sweet. It ended well and wrapped things up. I enjoyed it
cmvorra's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
10111111111's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Rating: 4 stars (8/10)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: demon x human, soul for a bargain, banter, immortal beings, monster peen
Review:
What a romp this was! Such a packed little novella, we meet Dwyer mere minutes before he turns 21 in the bathroom of a seedy club, and the moment he is 21, 8 beings appear to try and claim him as their heir after Dwyer's parents bargained their firstborn's soul to these 8 beings at various times. They eventually come to the agreement that Dwyer will spend a bit of time with each one, learning about them and their job to see if he wants to accept their claim on him. I really enjoyed the different beings we had, seeing a bit of how their magic and jobs worked, getting to know them and seeing who was wanting to be claimed, and who was happy to cordially rescind theirs. I was particularly curious about Tamiel and what his deal was with Dwyer. I think it seemed like he would be the obvious choice before we find out that Dwyer is supposed to become their heir and take over for them. I was curious the whole time going through how things would play out, what kind of things we might learn about the characters, and while I wasn't exactly surprised with who he chose, the reasoning was rather surprising, as well as another revelation about Dwyer himself. There was so much fun packed into this, and I was glad that Dwyer kept a friendship with all of them in the epilogue. I loved seeing him interact with them after the whole ordeal, and I just know that his future is full of fun and mischief.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: demon x human, soul for a bargain, banter, immortal beings, monster peen
Review:
What a romp this was! Such a packed little novella, we meet Dwyer mere minutes before he turns 21 in the bathroom of a seedy club, and the moment he is 21, 8 beings appear to try and claim him as their heir after Dwyer's parents bargained their firstborn's soul to these 8 beings at various times. They eventually come to the agreement that Dwyer will spend a bit of time with each one, learning about them and their job to see if he wants to accept their claim on him. I really enjoyed the different beings we had, seeing a bit of how their magic and jobs worked, getting to know them and seeing who was wanting to be claimed, and who was happy to cordially rescind theirs. I was particularly curious about Tamiel and what his deal was with Dwyer. I think it seemed like he would be the obvious choice before we find out that Dwyer is supposed to become their heir and take over for them. I was curious the whole time going through how things would play out, what kind of things we might learn about the characters, and while I wasn't exactly surprised with who he chose, the reasoning was rather surprising, as well as another revelation about Dwyer himself. There was so much fun packed into this, and I was glad that Dwyer kept a friendship with all of them in the epilogue. I loved seeing him interact with them after the whole ordeal, and I just know that his future is full of fun and mischief.
greystory's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A witch, two fairies, a minor god, and four demons walk into a bar and suddenly Dwyer Eamonn’s life will never be the same. Turns out that Dwyer’s parents promised him—their firstborn—as payment when they made eight different deals with various supernatural beings.
This is 5000% a writing prompt I've seen on tumblr and I am HERE FOR IT
This is very much instalust/instalove between our hapless human and the demon he's immediately gagging for. Fortunately I was reading this for the hijinks and not for any kind of beautifully blossomed romance. The relationship part of it was kind of nice, in a bittersweet turned HEA kind of way.
The hijinks as Dwyer is forced to spend time with each of the supernatural beings that made a deal with his parents were mostly fun. There is some dubious consent involved with one of the beings but it is blatantly addressed and involves an apology and even a sort of redemption. I liked the premise and seeing a human thrown into this situation. Just as interesting was the epilogue and finding out what happened with the 6 other beings he doesn't choose (the 7th being the demon whose dick he's obviously gonna ride for eternity). I'm glad Delaney Rain included mention of them and the opportunity to build long-lasting friendships among the supernatural community.
I have mixed feelings for the big reveal around the last supernatural being as it implies that there is far less kindness and good in humanity than Dwyer had been led to believe his whole life. I think that part could have been toned down and stuck with only one or two benevolent parental roles. That would have been a better fit and hit the right spot emotionally. As it is, I went from being on the verge of being teary eyed to whip-lashed into "whoa that's actually kind of fucked up" confusion and depressing sadness in the space of like a paragraph.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia, Classism, and Murder
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