katierosecrane's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
4.25
I loved the subject matter of religion in a spicy romance book! The series is really good I liked the first two books best though. This book while I enjoyed it was too similar to the first book's plot. I do like that it was queer. Some portions of the book it found it repetitive like, <I am stuck between the two things I love the most and can't have one without the other.>
One of my favorite parts of the book is when <he is talking about his depressive episode. I felt very connected to the character in this chapter because of how Simone wrote about it. She explained it through subtle things that go through your mind and how it affects the people around you.> Lastly, the ending is perfect. not dragged out for ten more chapters after the climax, but keep concise and still connected to the material.
One of my favorite parts of the book is when <he is talking about his depressive episode. I felt very connected to the character in this chapter because of how Simone wrote about it. She explained it through subtle things that go through your mind and how it affects the people around you.> Lastly, the ending is perfect. not dragged out for ten more chapters after the climax, but keep concise and still connected to the material.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Child death, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
ka_ke's review against another edition
First of all it is not because of the LGBTQIA relationship. I simply can’t stand characters who beat themselves up while refusing to change.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Gaslighting, Child death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Panic attacks/disorders
northernbooknerd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.75
My Thoughts
Sierra. Does. Not. Miss.
Yet another beautifully written love story, this one between two men. One desperately seeking his purpose in life. One hunting for answers to a lost love.
The mental health representation was in this book is flawless. Sierra does not shy away from the heavy topics. I have never seen depression depicted the way it is in this book, as something that is almost tangible, and it truly resonated with me. Aiden and Elijah's story will take you on an emotional ride that begs you to self reflect on its themes and topics. There is something inexplicably loveable about Aiden Bell, his character has a way of making you feel everything he does. And the way the story is laid out you are right there with Elijah, desperate for answers and explanations, even when they hurt.
Outside of the main storyline, one of my favourite aspects of this book was the relationship between the brothers at the monastery. It is also nice to get small glimpses of both Tyler and Sean.
Final Thoughts
Just like the two previous books in this series, this one is wonderfully written and I think Saint and Sinner are now tied for my favourites in the series. I also can not recommend listening to the audiobooks enough! The narration is pure perfection.
Format: Audiobook 🎧
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(4.75)
Who would like? Anyone who has read and enjoyed book one and two in this series or if you're looking for an extremely well written romance filled with emotions and great mental health rep.
Quotes
It is not silent. Silence is never silent after all, but it is quiet.
“I had no idea. You always seemed the happiest out of all of us, the readiest for fun. I would never have guessed.” No, most people don’t guess do they. That sometimes the people who laugh the loudest and reach for life the hardest are the ones closest to darkness.
Triggers
Sexual content, death of child (mentioned), suicide (mentioned), suicidal ideations, depression
** This list is not extensive**
Tropes
Friends to lovers, man loving man, brothers best friend, taboo romance (relationship with a monk), public sex, interracial couple, well written spice
Sierra. Does. Not. Miss.
Yet another beautifully written love story, this one between two men. One desperately seeking his purpose in life. One hunting for answers to a lost love.
The mental health representation was in this book is flawless. Sierra does not shy away from the heavy topics. I have never seen depression depicted the way it is in this book, as something that is almost tangible, and it truly resonated with me. Aiden and Elijah's story will take you on an emotional ride that begs you to self reflect on its themes and topics. There is something inexplicably loveable about Aiden Bell, his character has a way of making you feel everything he does. And the way the story is laid out you are right there with Elijah, desperate for answers and explanations, even when they hurt.
Outside of the main storyline, one of my favourite aspects of this book was the relationship between the brothers at the monastery. It is also nice to get small glimpses of both Tyler and Sean.
Final Thoughts
Just like the two previous books in this series, this one is wonderfully written and I think Saint and Sinner are now tied for my favourites in the series. I also can not recommend listening to the audiobooks enough! The narration is pure perfection.
Format: Audiobook 🎧
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(4.75)
Who would like? Anyone who has read and enjoyed book one and two in this series or if you're looking for an extremely well written romance filled with emotions and great mental health rep.
Quotes
It is not silent. Silence is never silent after all, but it is quiet.
“I had no idea. You always seemed the happiest out of all of us, the readiest for fun. I would never have guessed.” No, most people don’t guess do they. That sometimes the people who laugh the loudest and reach for life the hardest are the ones closest to darkness.
Triggers
** This list is not extensive**
Tropes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Death of parent
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