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fsmeurinne's review
5.0
I started reading this book with no idea of what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by its unique combination of rockstar romance and haunting Texas folklore. The story revolves around Stephani, who is entangled in her past with the Ramos twins. The themes of love, regret, and eerie local legends are skillfully blended, making it a riveting read. Including folklore, particularly the legend of la lechuza, adds a chilling layer to the narrative, enhancing the intrigue. The characters' raw emotions and the dark, paranormal elements kept me hooked, although I would have appreciated more vivid descriptions and smoother scene transitions. The novel ends on a cliffhanger, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next installment in this intriguing genre-blend trilogy.
k_huskic's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first I'd read from this author and I enjoyed it!
It didn't take long for this book to hook me. It was different to other books I've read - a rockstar romance but with folklore very much front and centre. It was intriguing!
I liked the main characters, and though the cheating trope isn't my fave, I didn't mind it here. They still like each other, they grew up together, and though hurt is there, the bonds aren't easily broken.
I liked the twists throughout and I love a cliffhanger!
It didn't take long for this book to hook me. It was different to other books I've read - a rockstar romance but with folklore very much front and centre. It was intriguing!
I liked the main characters, and though the cheating trope isn't my fave, I didn't mind it here. They still like each other, they grew up together, and though hurt is there, the bonds aren't easily broken.
I liked the twists throughout and I love a cliffhanger!
theartsybookwitch's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
"Because you're mine just as much as you are his. You get that, princesa? You might've been Zak's first, but you've always been mine. You've always been ours."
I went into The First Deal nearly blind, and OH MY GOD. I DEVOURED Grave's first novel. I went in, knowing this was a rock star romance. And what we got was a gorgeous, gruesome, masterpiece.
I don't know a lot about Mexican folklore, so I was confused at times, and honestly should've researched before diving in head first. But I feel like I was able to get a better grasp of the legends as I read, which is a huge plus.
I totally felt bad for the guys, hearing their side after Stephani left the band and San Antonio "for good". They needed her, and she left. At times, I didn't like Stephani, but she proved herself in the end. The entire book, their relationships to each other, were very relatable, and reflected some in my own.
The combination of tropes, and genres was done so well; the dark romance, the folklore, the horror. Something you don't see very often, and Graves knocks it out of the park.
There's so many twists and turns and the CLIFFHANGER?
"I hate you." // "Then f*ck me like you hate me."
“All anyone’s gonna see is the shitty things you did in a moment of weakness, no matter how much good you do or how much you wanna make things right.”
tropes // love triangle, rockstar, paranormal, second chance,
tw // blood, emeto, animal sacrifice, cheating, degradation, dubcon
I went into The First Deal nearly blind, and OH MY GOD. I DEVOURED Grave's first novel. I went in, knowing this was a rock star romance. And what we got was a gorgeous, gruesome, masterpiece.
I don't know a lot about Mexican folklore, so I was confused at times, and honestly should've researched before diving in head first. But I feel like I was able to get a better grasp of the legends as I read, which is a huge plus.
I totally felt bad for the guys, hearing their side after Stephani left the band and San Antonio "for good". They needed her, and she left. At times, I didn't like Stephani, but she proved herself in the end. The entire book, their relationships to each other, were very relatable, and reflected some in my own.
The combination of tropes, and genres was done so well; the dark romance, the folklore, the horror. Something you don't see very often, and Graves knocks it out of the park.
There's so many twists and turns and the CLIFFHANGER?
"I hate you." // "Then f*ck me like you hate me."
“All anyone’s gonna see is the shitty things you did in a moment of weakness, no matter how much good you do or how much you wanna make things right.”
tropes // love triangle, rockstar, paranormal, second chance,
tw // blood, emeto, animal sacrifice, cheating, degradation, dubcon
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Blood
Moderate: Vomit
75_sweetestbook's review
5.0
WOW what a read that was intense and had blown me away with the intensity of this phenomenon read. This is a fast pace read that is paranormal with a spin of twist and turns of this plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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_megreads1905_'s review
1.0
DNF- 59%
I went into this book blind and thought it would be something I’d enjoy but it just wasn’t for me! I could see people loving this book if they are into more of this but it’s just not me
I went into this book blind and thought it would be something I’d enjoy but it just wasn’t for me! I could see people loving this book if they are into more of this but it’s just not me
baileys_bookstagram's review
4.0
Anything for the Devil was very different from anything I’ve read…maybe ever. It was this crazy combination of a rock band, a love triangle…which in itself is dramatic enough BUT then we throw in Mexican Folklore that is very very real. The story really circles around La Lechuza, which if you don’t know Mexican/Texano folklore is essentially a witch who shape-shifts into a gigantic owl who feeds on grown ass men. Creepy right?! I will admit I had to look up some of these folk characters as I was not familiar at all. Doing this honestly really helped me navigate the book better.
This book is really fast paced and once you get into it you’re literally done before you know it. I was not a big fan of Stephani our FMC…but I was. Our relationship is complicated right now.
The Ramos twins, Adrian and Zak, are
This book is really fast paced and once you get into it you’re literally done before you know it. I was not a big fan of Stephani our FMC…but I was. Our relationship is complicated right now.
The Ramos twins, Adrian and Zak, are
allyssabrinker's review against another edition
5.0
I ate this up! The drama, the lore, the twists and turns, what a ride!! I’m about to binge all three books!
I did receive a complimentary review copy, but this review is voluntary and my own.
I did receive a complimentary review copy, but this review is voluntary and my own.
jenskindle_'s review against another edition
4.0
Who doesn’t love when the main character is stuck in a love triangle with metalcore twins?! sign me up!!!!
I love that this book talks about Mexican and Texano folklore. I like my books dark and spooky! The author really kept you on a rollercoaster of a ride through the eyes of former Timeless band member Stephani Wade. She really messed up a whole lot ever since she up and left the band behind because she cheated on her boyfriend Zak, band member and Ramos twin. All the while she is realizing all of these folklore stories been told are real. When she returns home the people she left behind aren’t the same people anymore. They’re more than people. This book leaves you wondering if she will become one of these legends as well. Until
then we are left with a cliffhanger until the next book in the series releases!
I love that this book talks about Mexican and Texano folklore. I like my books dark and spooky! The author really kept you on a rollercoaster of a ride through the eyes of former Timeless band member Stephani Wade. She really messed up a whole lot ever since she up and left the band behind because she cheated on her boyfriend Zak, band member and Ramos twin. All the while she is realizing all of these folklore stories been told are real. When she returns home the people she left behind aren’t the same people anymore. They’re more than people. This book leaves you wondering if she will become one of these legends as well. Until
then we are left with a cliffhanger until the next book in the series releases!
ariloves2read's review against another edition
4.0
What a crazy ride this has been... With all the action and plot this book has, it definitely hooks you.. wondering what will happen next. Until next time. . I can't wait to see what happens to Timeless.