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Saint by Sierra Simone

30 reviews

sara_mb's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

As always it’s was as great as I thought it would be. I was a bit nervous at first with the fact it was her first lgbtq+ book of the series and wasn’t sure how it was gonna flow. It was beautifully written, deep and reflective. It spoke about mental health issue, suicidal tendencies and sexuality. I love everything about it, the spice and emotion, perfect ❤️

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katierosecrane's review against another edition

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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.

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poisonivy's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective 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

3.75

no one can top zenny and sean but aiden and elijah are a close second (also the smut in this !)

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ginnypie's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

4.5/5 i look to the hills is a term that will immediately make me cry now.

so beautiful so painful so introspective. i got too much in common with a monk rn and idk how to feel.

this is a lot but a great read

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chloelj27's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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

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lashette's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring 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

5.0

I loved the chemistry between the two guys. We have a bit of a small mystery or two that paid off really well in my opinion. The reflections and discussions about faith, relationships with god, and even mental health continued to be top tier. This feels like she finally achieved the harmony between the discussions on belief and erotica and romantic scenes. Without being cheesy or preachy. I do hope we get books for Gather Jordan and Ryan.

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crackedspinereviews's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-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

4.0

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Review: I normally don’t like second chance romances but this one is extremely well done. There was a real and understandable reason why the primary MMC left and feels like he is

Indebted to the church and being a monk. I also love how much the fact is stressed that he never fell out of love with his ex but that in order to survive he had to join the order. The other reason I really liked this book is because I think that the forced proximity is realistic for the circumstances. The ex being a writer and MMC looking to join a more rigid order made the story interesting because it made it feel like they were working towards opposite goals. I love how selfless the ex is the entire time and how he is willing to sacrifice his happiness to ensure that the MMC is living the life he wants to. That’s true love right there. I could have done without the easily avoidable cheating trope towards the beginning of the story. There were many other routes this story could have taken to end up in the same spot without that.

Likes: The traveling and how easily the two MMC’s fall back into their old relationship patterns, how the ex’s POV is often through journal entries since he is a writer

Dislikes: I cannot stand a cheating trope especially when there are so many other potential conflicts possible. Eww.

Tropes: forbidden romance, brothers best friend, second chance romance, forced proximity, religion and religious trauma, LGBTQ romance

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alexiosareads's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Sierra Simone has a way of writing about religion in a way that makes me think I could believe in God. I felt it in Priest, then Sinner, and now Saint. Seeing the beauty in the life all around us, the simple things, there’s no words for the light that fills me from the Bell brothers POV’s.

Every book is slow in the most poetic way and each brothers struggles speaks to me but Aiden’s hit way closer to home. Priest & Sinner felt like more fun, where Saint sliced me in two with the yearning and angst.

Most importantly though, the discussion of Aiden’s mental health is what impacted me the most. That voice that speaks inside of him, peering around every corner and waiting for the chance to leap out and sink its teeth in, is a feeling I’m deeply familiar with. I’ve never felt more seen by a piece of fiction than in that moment.

5 out of 5 monks

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lindslikesbooks's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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

4.0

Well, I had a feeling we weren’t going to get an instalove story from Sierra Simone and I was right. She writes such emotional, thought provoking, and reflective books that you can’t help but pause and look internally and ask yourself some questions. Her books make you feel, whether you want to or not.

Of the series, I think I did like the other two more but mostly just a mood thing and I think I wanted something a little faster paced. The plot and romance tropes were well executed. And the religious themes and references were expertly woven into the story.

I for one can’t wait for Father Jordan and Ryan Bell’s stories!

•plot•
Aiden Bell was the stereotypical frat-bro turned millionaire banker. He partied hard until one day he dumped his sweet, loving boyfriend and went to become a monk. Now he spends his days chopping wood, brewing beer, and praying that he can be as devoted as he wants to be. But then his temptation walks right back into his life…

🌶🌶🌶🌶

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jonezzzing's review against another edition

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5.0

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