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emilylovesbooks94's review against another edition
5.0
Avi and Marc's story was such an interesting, unexpected journey, and I got thoroughly invested in every single detail. I can honestly say that I've never read a book like this before, and I really loved it. The storyline was an exciting mix of demon fights, character development, and passionate romance, and each of the main characters had complex motivations that were fascinating to unravel as their journey progressed. The supporting characters added so much depth to the storyline, and in general I just can't say enough good things about the way Avi and Marc's journey was written.
Avi came quite a long way from the painfully shy college student he was at the beginning of this story, and while most of the time I was excited to see him gaining confidence and falling hard for Marc, there was also an edge of uncertainty. Each time Avi and Marc defeated a prince of Hell, they changed physically, growing stronger and tougher to defeat, but the whispers of each deadly sin also started corrupting them and changing their personalities. At first, it seemed like Avi would be able to keep his mind clear and shake off his more demonic thoughts, but their pervasiveness started affecting him more and more as he and Marc got closer to the end of the battles. It was fascinating but also kinda scary to see Avi start to lose the pieces of his humanity he'd held onto, and brought up an interesting moral dilemma for Marc. Marc had his own reasons for serving the potential conqueror of Hell, but as he fell in love with Avi, he started questioning his decisions. Should he continue coaching and supporting Avi as he became the very thing he'd feared at the start of his journey, or should he choose love and come clean to Avi so they could create their own future together? I could feel the weight of Marc's indecision, and with so much going on in their lives, it was easy to let that decision slip and slip until the truth was forced out in a particularly devastating blow to their romance. I genuinely thought that betrayal would be the last straw for Avi and he would lose himself completely, but Amanda Meuwissen had something different in store for him. I felt like I was right there with Avi and Marc, experiencing everything they were going through, and that made the final battle feel particularly momentous and impactful. I was hooked, captivated, completely riveted as Avi and Marc pushed themselves to the limit, and even with all of that it didn't seem like their love would be enough for a few heart-stopping pages. But this romance did have a happy ending, and I really loved the path Avi and Marc chose for themselves and their loved ones.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
Avi came quite a long way from the painfully shy college student he was at the beginning of this story, and while most of the time I was excited to see him gaining confidence and falling hard for Marc, there was also an edge of uncertainty. Each time Avi and Marc defeated a prince of Hell, they changed physically, growing stronger and tougher to defeat, but the whispers of each deadly sin also started corrupting them and changing their personalities. At first, it seemed like Avi would be able to keep his mind clear and shake off his more demonic thoughts, but their pervasiveness started affecting him more and more as he and Marc got closer to the end of the battles. It was fascinating but also kinda scary to see Avi start to lose the pieces of his humanity he'd held onto, and brought up an interesting moral dilemma for Marc. Marc had his own reasons for serving the potential conqueror of Hell, but as he fell in love with Avi, he started questioning his decisions. Should he continue coaching and supporting Avi as he became the very thing he'd feared at the start of his journey, or should he choose love and come clean to Avi so they could create their own future together? I could feel the weight of Marc's indecision, and with so much going on in their lives, it was easy to let that decision slip and slip until the truth was forced out in a particularly devastating blow to their romance. I genuinely thought that betrayal would be the last straw for Avi and he would lose himself completely, but Amanda Meuwissen had something different in store for him. I felt like I was right there with Avi and Marc, experiencing everything they were going through, and that made the final battle feel particularly momentous and impactful. I was hooked, captivated, completely riveted as Avi and Marc pushed themselves to the limit, and even with all of that it didn't seem like their love would be enough for a few heart-stopping pages. But this romance did have a happy ending, and I really loved the path Avi and Marc chose for themselves and their loved ones.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
kickassleigh's review against another edition
4.0
Amanda is such a good story teller. This story is so unique and keeps you interested in what’s to come. There are a couple of twists that you don’t see coming, although the biggest is a train wreck that you can see from a mile away and it’s written that way and there’s no escaping it. I have read a couple of the books from the Possessive Love Series and this is definitely my favorite.
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Indie Author Creative and am voluntarily leaving a review.
meadowslovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Son of the Arch Demon by Amanda Meuwissen
Possessive Love, multi-author series
What do you do when on your 21st birthday you die and are then resurrected as a half-demon meant to take over the world and you have an imp demon masquerading as a fellow college student ready to to serve you in all ways??
This is the situation Avi finds himself in on his bday. This story was full of interesting characters, intriguing world building and lots of of twists and turns to get the that HEA! It’s a little darker than some of the other books in this wonderful multi-author series but I really liked it.
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Possessive Love, multi-author series
What do you do when on your 21st birthday you die and are then resurrected as a half-demon meant to take over the world and you have an imp demon masquerading as a fellow college student ready to to serve you in all ways??
This is the situation Avi finds himself in on his bday. This story was full of interesting characters, intriguing world building and lots of of twists and turns to get the that HEA! It’s a little darker than some of the other books in this wonderful multi-author series but I really liked it.
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bookpimpfairy's review against another edition
5.0
I am so happy that an author in this series took the deadly sins route and nailed it beautifully. Avi is unknowing to him half demon, and on his 21st birthday, he is born again as that to come into his true power. Marc is a lower level demon with dreams of becoming more, so he befriends Avi to help him defeat a minion of each deadly sin. These character all wear gray hats not quite good, not quite bad, and that's how they should be. They're demons, after all.
This tale is full of the power struggle to become the true king of Hell, with epic heated scenes for those of you who love high heat stories. Amanda wove the perfect tale in acceptance and being true to yourself even if that's not always so good.
With each battle, the lines are more drawn, the heat raises, and the secrets become harder to bear. In the end both must choose is the other worthnit after all they have been through.
This tale is full of the power struggle to become the true king of Hell, with epic heated scenes for those of you who love high heat stories. Amanda wove the perfect tale in acceptance and being true to yourself even if that's not always so good.
With each battle, the lines are more drawn, the heat raises, and the secrets become harder to bear. In the end both must choose is the other worthnit after all they have been through.
sreberko's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.25
I love Amanda's writing. It always has all the feels, diverse characters, sexy scenes, and some heartbreaking moments. It's like a perfect dish that just waits to be devoured.
The 'Son of the Arch Demon' doesn't disappoint. I was a little bit worried that it would be too close to a rom-com to my liking, but it actually never went there. While both POVs are hilarious to read, the weird humor that often comes in these types of stories was absent. Nothing made me cringe, and I deeply enjoyed how both MCs addressed us as readers.
I liked how romance progressed between Marc and Avi - starting from lust, but with so many moments showing how well they fit with each other. They clicked as humans, sharing their interests, helping each other grow, and having fun and pleasure with mundane things. They clicked as demons too, sinful and full of power, and when both sides found balance? it was just perfect.
This book made me think of another story from this author: 'The Bard and the Fairy Prince'. Both stories deal with heritage, the search for power beyond comprehension, wanting to change the world as well as one's destiny. Both of them toy with the idea of being (or becoming) a villain, and collecting power from outside to become The Ultimate King. And where 'The Bard and the Fairy Prince' failed, the 'Son of the Arch Demon' did amazingly. Both MCs make decisions that make sense and fight with their own selfish desires and the power that can consume them and make them lose everything they hold dear.
There were some plot twists and surprises, there was some kind of redemption arc, and there was love and possessiveness as promised on the cover. The 7 sins as Princes of Hell were a nice touch, making the story easy to follow without the need to add too many side characters that we would need to follow and remember their characteristics.
Why not give it 5 stars? Well, I have two small complaints.
First, I would prefer a slightly longer ending - I felt like the 'markings' and 'betrayal' needed more time on the page, as well as Avi's 'family' situation. Everything was mentioned and summarized, but it just left me feeling like too many things were left unspoken and just accepted in the respective POVs. I like to see characters not only suffering and mourning but also working through their problems, what can I say.
Secondly, the story used all already established tropes. It's something that most people will like, and I can safely recommend this book to everyone - both those new to the whole demon/antichrist romance and the ones who read every story in a similar setting; it's just that I personally wanted more. And yes, maybe it is greed :) on my part, but Amanda is one of my favorite authors and I always set the bar high, happy to dive into a new world and fall in love with new characters.
PS There is some dub-con in there. Light, I would say, and the character don't protest, but we not get clear consent and for some it may be something worth knowing before it happens on page.
I received the ARC from the author, and I'm leaving an honest and unbiased review.
The 'Son of the Arch Demon' doesn't disappoint. I was a little bit worried that it would be too close to a rom-com to my liking, but it actually never went there. While both POVs are hilarious to read, the weird humor that often comes in these types of stories was absent. Nothing made me cringe, and I deeply enjoyed how both MCs addressed us as readers.
I liked how romance progressed between Marc and Avi - starting from lust, but with so many moments showing how well they fit with each other. They clicked as humans, sharing their interests, helping each other grow, and having fun and pleasure with mundane things. They clicked as demons too, sinful and full of power, and when both sides found balance? it was just perfect.
This book made me think of another story from this author: 'The Bard and the Fairy Prince'. Both stories deal with heritage, the search for power beyond comprehension, wanting to change the world as well as one's destiny. Both of them toy with the idea of being (or becoming) a villain, and collecting power from outside to become The Ultimate King. And where 'The Bard and the Fairy Prince' failed, the 'Son of the Arch Demon' did amazingly. Both MCs make decisions that make sense and fight with their own selfish desires and the power that can consume them and make them lose everything they hold dear.
There were some plot twists and surprises, there was some kind of redemption arc, and there was love and possessiveness as promised on the cover. The 7 sins as Princes of Hell were a nice touch, making the story easy to follow without the need to add too many side characters that we would need to follow and remember their characteristics.
Why not give it 5 stars? Well, I have two small complaints.
First, I would prefer a slightly longer ending - I felt like the 'markings' and 'betrayal' needed more time on the page, as well as Avi's 'family' situation. Everything was mentioned and summarized, but it just left me feeling like too many things were left unspoken and just accepted in the respective POVs. I like to see characters not only suffering and mourning but also working through their problems, what can I say.
Secondly, the story used all already established tropes. It's something that most people will like, and I can safely recommend this book to everyone - both those new to the whole demon/antichrist romance and the ones who read every story in a similar setting; it's just that I personally wanted more. And yes, maybe it is greed :) on my part, but Amanda is one of my favorite authors and I always set the bar high, happy to dive into a new world and fall in love with new characters.
PS There is some dub-con in there. Light, I would say, and the character don't protest, but we not get clear consent and for some it may be something worth knowing before it happens on page.
I received the ARC from the author, and I'm leaving an honest and unbiased review.
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