laurareadstoomuch's review against another edition
5.0
The way that Sierra Simone writes about vocation and needs and wants and religion and sex is so incredible. I pretty much started crying on the first page of this story and didn't stop.
dearhaleynicole's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.5
kerasalwaysreading's review against another edition
5.0
I am thoroughly enjoying this series from Sierra Simone because it is dark and sexy but never actually takes away from faith and spirituality. And I find that so unique. The characters in these positions don't necessarily have to choose love or faith, but a balance between and that is so cool.
Saint is absolutely my favorite so far in this series and it was an entirely pleasant surprise because I blindly requested to read this not knowing that it was going to be a male/male romance. This was just a stunning read!
Aiden up and left his life of privilege and his boyfriend behind to pursue becoming a monk and creating an everlasting bond with God. While it has been a few years now and he is doing better at not missing Elijah every single moment, he is completely sidetracked when his ex comes to visit him with mind-melting news... He is newly engaged to another man.
Things further devolve into the unknown for Aiden and his faith, when Elijah accompanies him on a monastery trip through Europe on assignment with a men's magazine. It becomes very difficult to separate the vow he is taking to his cloistered life and the man he very clearly still loves. But, it isn't just that eating away at him. All of the guilt surrounding the fact that Elijah is marrying someone else and also the guilt about what Aiden's true reasons for joining the monastery really are - which he hasn't ever confessed to the man. But as their time spent together goes on and the two beging to get hot and heavy again, Aiden is left with a very difficult decision to make about his future.
And let me just tell you... this book is incredible. The just all around knowledge that Sierra Simone has put into faith and practice is so insightful. The books in this series just keep getting better and better and all you want is every bit of happiness for her characters.
Saint is absolutely my favorite so far in this series and it was an entirely pleasant surprise because I blindly requested to read this not knowing that it was going to be a male/male romance. This was just a stunning read!
Aiden up and left his life of privilege and his boyfriend behind to pursue becoming a monk and creating an everlasting bond with God. While it has been a few years now and he is doing better at not missing Elijah every single moment, he is completely sidetracked when his ex comes to visit him with mind-melting news... He is newly engaged to another man.
Things further devolve into the unknown for Aiden and his faith, when Elijah accompanies him on a monastery trip through Europe on assignment with a men's magazine. It becomes very difficult to separate the vow he is taking to his cloistered life and the man he very clearly still loves. But, it isn't just that eating away at him. All of the guilt surrounding the fact that Elijah is marrying someone else and also the guilt about what Aiden's true reasons for joining the monastery really are - which he hasn't ever confessed to the man. But as their time spent together goes on and the two beging to get hot and heavy again, Aiden is left with a very difficult decision to make about his future.
And let me just tell you... this book is incredible. The just all around knowledge that Sierra Simone has put into faith and practice is so insightful. The books in this series just keep getting better and better and all you want is every bit of happiness for her characters.
nickiolii's review against another edition
5.0
I adored everything about this book, and I simply can't find it in me to be sorry about it
snellreader100's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.5
bookfanatic93's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
3.5
khermy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
maxiebooksalot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.0
*Half paperback half audio*
First off I love Sierra’s writing style it’s the perfect amount of being in the characters head but also having lots of outside experiences going on. It’s been a while since I read priest and I loved that one. Something with Aiden’s story I felt was lacking. I think I wish it was slower but idk.
First off I love Sierra’s writing style it’s the perfect amount of being in the characters head but also having lots of outside experiences going on. It’s been a while since I read priest and I loved that one. Something with Aiden’s story I felt was lacking. I think I wish it was slower but idk.