freckles_13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Danny - gos I just LOVE him. Whilst the military isn’t for him, he knows what he wants and isn’t a pushover. He’s kind and stubborn and just so sweet that it breaks my heart. Also, when Wyn tries to send him away? He’s like, Fuchs that, I do what I want.
Wyn - I’m so glad that Danny can hug him because I want to. It’s the good old “I hate everyone but you” and god I eat that shit up. He’s so SWEET to Danny, and ugh I can’t take it. His possessiveness as well? Fucking brilliant.
Plus, the writing is just so GOOD. I love how it also built on the world slowly, never overwhelming but was delightful to read more about. It was nitty and gritty too, which is always good to see in a book like this.
This is probably classed as my first monster/human book but, to my own surprise, I adored it. I can’t stop thinking about this book.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
elwyn_k's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Body horror, and Gun violence
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent
whatthefridge's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Spoiler
- How did Wyn discover Daniel’s name? We never find out
- What are the odds that something on Daniel’s military stuff has a secret tracking device? It was nagging at me the entire time
- How come every single place they come across has working hot water? Or just any running water at all. It’s a little too convenient after a while
- Why didn’t Daniel react to the fact that he wakes up in a random bed of someone long forgotten? Just no reaction at all after making such a big deal out of it. And then there’s the casual use of the towels, which are not motel towels. These had to have been used towels from ages ago, but it’s entirely glossed over
- How did the military discover that Daniel was having sex with Wyn? There’s not even an offhand mention of seeing them together in any intimate way, like holding hands, it’s just thrown in like it’s a publicly known fact (there’s demons later on that act the same way, like everyone knows Daniel and Wyn are together somehow without ever mentioning how they know this)
- How did no one at the military base notice that Wyn’s head was growing back? They had Wyn’s body ready to dissect but somehow never noticed such a glaring detail??
- If it took Edin years to grow back an arm, how did it only take days for Wyn to grow back half his head? Is it because they’re different species? I wish the concept was brought up even if it was just a one line hand wave
- How did Wyn even get them out of the military base that second time? Did Wyn have to slaughter his way through while carrying Daniel’s body?
What *did* bug me more than it should have was
Spoiler
the reveal that Wyn sensed Daniel was meant for him since the beginning. I dunno, I just preferred the idea that Wyn was merely curious about the human who didn’t try to kill him and then feelings grew from there. I’m not against mate-bond stuff, but it does take away some agency from characters.Graphic: Grief, Violence, Gore, and Torture
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Body horror
Minor: Sexual assault and Death of parent
vania_alex's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Torture, and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
palm's review
- 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
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Torture, Confinement, Police brutality, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and War
unsuccessfulbookclub's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Body horror, Confinement, Torture, Death, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Cursing, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and War
cait's review
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Outing, Police brutality, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence
cluckieduck's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I was surprised to see this was the author's first novel because it's such a strong debut! Sure it's a little rough around the edges, but the setting and character's she's created here are a great foundation. And it was such a rollercoaster! I felt joy, pain, fear, anxiety, heartbreak....but ultimately it's just such a sweet romance.
The two leads, Danny (the lovable, kinda dumb human) and Wyn (the Soul Eater) have such lovely interactions. It's told entirely from Danny's POV, though I kinda wish there were some POVs written from Wyn's perspective because he is very much the strong, silent type. But watching him slowly start to relax around Danny was amazing and their sexy times...holy hotness. I haven't been exposed to much in the ways of alternate anatomy, but boy did I enjoy this and all the variations they got up to!
Really looking forward to see where the series goes!
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, War, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Vomit, and Xenophobia
acreatureofbooksandtea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, and Torture
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Gore, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Confinement and Homophobia