coffeeandthebibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Genre/Tropes: MM, Monster
POV: 1st, Danny
Series: Monstrous, #1
STEAM LEVEL:
martina_22's review against another edition
2.0
maybe i read a different book from you guys or maybe i just have bad taste.
i actually don’t care.
this was incredibly boring. they pace around most of the book. that’s not in my definition of entertainment.
now i’m going to say something that will piss a lot of people off but i don’t mind insults so feel free to comment.
wyn is a spineless monster.
i am kind of curious about edin but i’m scared that it will be like this one and i honestly try to make a mistake just once.
i actually don’t care.
this was incredibly boring. they pace around most of the book. that’s not in my definition of entertainment.
now i’m going to say something that will piss a lot of people off but i don’t mind insults so feel free to comment.
wyn is a spineless monster.
i am kind of curious about edin but i’m scared that it will be like this one and i honestly try to make a mistake just once.
aniya_'s review against another edition
2.0
The blurb sounded like something I would love, but the story was pretty disappointing.
Below avarage writing, too many conveniences for a dystopia and the sex just wasn't my cup of tea.
Below avarage writing, too many conveniences for a dystopia and the sex just wasn't my cup of tea.
garbutch's review against another edition
4.0
ooh la la sexy sex!
literally included a tongues battling for dominance bit though lmao
literally included a tongues battling for dominance bit though lmao
reading_rainy's review against another edition
5.0
*4.5* This was an excellent post-apocalyptic, fantasy, MM romance, featuring monsters, in a dystopian landscape.
After a brutal, one-sided battle, the US military captures a demon/monster called Wyn, the Soul Eater. Monsters are killing humans, sometimes a large group is killed and sometimes only one person in a family, and the government wants to know why.
A young cadet, Danny, is tasked with finding the answers to the killings.
I loved the somewhat crabby Wyn.
After a brutal, one-sided battle, the US military captures a demon/monster called Wyn, the Soul Eater. Monsters are killing humans, sometimes a large group is killed and sometimes only one person in a family, and the government wants to know why.
A young cadet, Danny, is tasked with finding the answers to the killings.
Trying to govern monsters by human laws and moral codes just felt…wrong. It felt like a judge sentencing a lion to prison for killing a gazelle.I was so taken with these two characters and their beautiful and unusual relationship. I loved the world building, I loved the character arcs, and I just loved their overall relationship!
I was unspeakably happy. Happier than I've ever been, even though I was roaming the Wastes with a death monster, scavenging for food in abandoned towns and sleeping in dusty old motels.A couple of the intimate scenes are a little confusing. Wyn has an innie and an outie, so to speak, in the same location. Despite the confusion about Wyn's anatomy, the scenes are smokin hot and incredibly intimate and sweet.
I loved the somewhat crabby Wyn.
“ I don’t know what humans need. You need so many things to stay alive, it’s pathetic.”And yet he has this softer side that’s so sweet.
“I want you all the time, Danny Sullivan,” His nose nudged mine. “My sweet human,” he murmured.The story features some heavy violence, and some on-page torture scenes that can be very difficult to read, so check TW. Highly recommended for fans of monster romance, in a dystopian setting, featuring a beautiful MM slow burn. The story is told from Danny’s POV and has a HEA/HFN.
ebereading's review against another edition
5.0
I'm on a bit of a MM kick & needing a new book to pick up when this series popped up as a recommendation. I really has no clue what to expect from a monster romance and from a debut novel but I freaking loved this so much!!
This is a post-apocalyptic MM romance set 20 years after the monsters invaded the earth & Danny, our human main character is newly enlisted in the military. They are tasked with hunting down these monsters in the Wastes, this time specifically Wyn the Soul Eater. But when Wyn arrives, for some reason Danny is spared & becomes the object of his fixation.
I loved Danny & Wyn SO MUCH. In a setting where there is hardly anyone around, all they have is each other so there's plenty of time for their bond to grow and evolve. Wyn is this mysterious, shadowy, horned monster while Danny is this naive and sweet boy who is trying to make something of his life after losing his mom. It just seemed so natural, the curiosity and lust that Danny begins to feel for Wyn. And when these two do finally give in, their chemistry is HOT - like fanning myself while reading hot. I was so pleasantly surprised & delighted.
This was such a fun and unexpected read - it's the first book in a trilogy featuring several of the monsters and I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the series (book 2 is Edin, the delightful giant purple monster we met here)!
This is a post-apocalyptic MM romance set 20 years after the monsters invaded the earth & Danny, our human main character is newly enlisted in the military. They are tasked with hunting down these monsters in the Wastes, this time specifically Wyn the Soul Eater. But when Wyn arrives, for some reason Danny is spared & becomes the object of his fixation.
I loved Danny & Wyn SO MUCH. In a setting where there is hardly anyone around, all they have is each other so there's plenty of time for their bond to grow and evolve. Wyn is this mysterious, shadowy, horned monster while Danny is this naive and sweet boy who is trying to make something of his life after losing his mom. It just seemed so natural, the curiosity and lust that Danny begins to feel for Wyn. And when these two do finally give in, their chemistry is HOT - like fanning myself while reading hot. I was so pleasantly surprised & delighted.
This was such a fun and unexpected read - it's the first book in a trilogy featuring several of the monsters and I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the series (book 2 is Edin, the delightful giant purple monster we met here)!
emilyeng's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alisoun's review against another edition
4.0
So good (and great spicy scenes!!!) I just wanted a bit more depth to the plot. It's a road story but I feel it has less point than I am looking for.
Absolutely amazing description of the world - I felt totally inside every location and seeing every monster. I'm excited to see some different POVs of what the world is like now with this series.
Danny is an amazing MMC who was flawed and talented in different ways. I love the detail of him shaving regularly and what he kept in his bag.
Wyn was great, I love a shy boy so much 🥺
Absolutely amazing description of the world - I felt totally inside every location and seeing every monster. I'm excited to see some different POVs of what the world is like now with this series.
Danny is an amazing MMC who was flawed and talented in different ways. I love the detail of him shaving regularly and what he kept in his bag.
Wyn was great, I love a shy boy so much 🥺
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, and Gun violence
thebookedunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet, tender and precious. Three words I'll use to describe this book. The connection and chemistry between Dan and Wyn was the stuff made of diabetes. It was all glorious perfect , there was angst but understandable.
It's a slow burn you'll appreciate. I highly recommend
It's a slow burn you'll appreciate. I highly recommend