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papercaper's review against another edition
5.0
Holy shit this book had so many things that I fucking adore! D/s dymanics, bio-kink, so much tender caretaking and my most favouriteof all: a hand feeding scene. Plus Victor and Sava are a doube-whammy cinnamon roll duo that are just too precious. So very glad I picked this up.
loulou87's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first book by these two authors and I pleasantly enjoyed this book. I'm excited for more.
What I liked:
- Both characters were lovable and sweet, to each other and to other people.
- Loved the take on BDSM in this world. The authors made it that everyone is either born a Sub or a Dom and they are then mated.
- Loved the "left for dead" trope and how Sava was so attentive and took care of Victor.
- The steam was HOT! Very light BDSM which was extra yummy.
- The ending was very satisfying as was the crisis towards the end.
Niggle:
I did feel like the book dragged towards the middle, but it was a minor issue.
What I liked:
- Both characters were lovable and sweet, to each other and to other people.
- Loved the take on BDSM in this world. The authors made it that everyone is either born a Sub or a Dom and they are then mated.
- Loved the "left for dead" trope and how Sava was so attentive and took care of Victor.
- The steam was HOT! Very light BDSM which was extra yummy.
- The ending was very satisfying as was the crisis towards the end.
Niggle:
I did feel like the book dragged towards the middle, but it was a minor issue.
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
I really liked this one! Very soft and slow-paced with some hurt/comfort vibes. The romance was surprisingly sweet and full of heart. The worldbuilding and folklore were interesting and complex, and I loved the way they were conveyed via storytelling. The biokink is not my type of thing but it’s pretty low-key so it didn’t bother me.
The type of cosy story you want to read while cuddled up under some blankets with a hot chocolate.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Violence, Grief, and Abandonment
_barbarei's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
adjnn's review against another edition
4.0
4 ⭐
This book had me chilled to the bone. There is something about the writing that is so evocative, so vivid that I actually got cold reading this book. The writing is so smooth, and the plot flows so well that I got immersed in the book and read it all the way through in one sitting.
It is a slow book for sure. There is not a lot of conflict that happens until around 80% of the book. But I can't say it was boring. I usually like more angst and conflict in my stories (which is why this is not 5 stars), but man this was cozy. I wish I was in a cabin in a place that actually got cold lol.
There are not many authors whose writing hits me just right, this is one of them. One thing I particularly like is this authors ability to be subtle. They drop hints here and there and don't explain things immediately, allowing you to piece things together as you go. Some authors do not trust that their readers are smart enough to get the point, so it's refreshing to read.
Safe to say I will pick up anything they write. It just works for me.
This book had me chilled to the bone. There is something about the writing that is so evocative, so vivid that I actually got cold reading this book. The writing is so smooth, and the plot flows so well that I got immersed in the book and read it all the way through in one sitting.
It is a slow book for sure. There is not a lot of conflict that happens until around 80% of the book. But I can't say it was boring. I usually like more angst and conflict in my stories (which is why this is not 5 stars), but man this was cozy. I wish I was in a cabin in a place that actually got cold lol.
There are not many authors whose writing hits me just right, this is one of them. One thing I particularly like is this authors ability to be subtle. They drop hints here and there and don't explain things immediately, allowing you to piece things together as you go. Some authors do not trust that their readers are smart enough to get the point, so it's refreshing to read.
Safe to say I will pick up anything they write. It just works for me.
chocolatemeerkat's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really fun snowed in fantasy story. My one quibble is I wish the D/s aspect wasn't pushed aside as much as compared to Devon or Sabres books. Felt more tertiary which was a little disappointing
redheadbeans's review against another edition
5.0
Another great entry in this story universe. I really loved both leads and all the other characters. The plot was great. Really loved it!
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Speedy was adorable.terriaminute's review against another edition
emotional
funny
5.0
It's not going to matter ultimately since I'm enjoying this book, but, in a place with so few people and little advance technology, where did they get glass for windows?
As other reviewers have said, this is a lovely, unusual romance, with a thread of danger and a happy ending. The worldbuilding is perfect, organic enough to feel real, and the characters are really good. I will probably give the next book a try. This author's work doesn't all appeal to me, but this one was a delight.
As other reviewers have said, this is a lovely, unusual romance, with a thread of danger and a happy ending. The worldbuilding is perfect, organic enough to feel real, and the characters are really good. I will probably give the next book a try. This author's work doesn't all appeal to me, but this one was a delight.