mousegoddess's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Solid fun read, protect Rion at all costs
cadiva's review against another edition
5.0
Another brilliant entry from E.J.
When you find an author who's work just vibes for you, it's the best feeling.
I'm catching up now on some of the other books from E.J. that I've not got round to before and it's a blast.
This was probably my favourite so far in the Enchanted Occasions series.
When you find an author who's work just vibes for you, it's the best feeling.
I'm catching up now on some of the other books from E.J. that I've not got round to before and it's a blast.
This was probably my favourite so far in the Enchanted Occasions series.
kaytay35235's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
wynwicket's review
5.0
This was utterly adorable, and I devoured it in a day. Our Hero is a half-fire-demon tech expert named Smith who works for an event planning company called Enchanted Occasions, which caters to both magical and non-magical clients; their latest client: a convention of vampires gathering for their one-day-every-hundred-years feast. Complicating matters is a chance encounter with an old flame (heh), an ifrit (fire spirit) named Hashim, who has been enslaved by the evil owner of a carnival featuring an assortment of magical beings (including a super-endearing young minotaur named Rion, who I loved to bits).
Flirting, feasting, and (heh) some hot times follow. Oh, yeah, and the Chef is a goblin beserker. Can't wait to seek out more by the author -- her work is DELIGHTFUL.
Flirting, feasting, and (heh) some hot times follow. Oh, yeah, and the Chef is a goblin beserker. Can't wait to seek out more by the author -- her work is DELIGHTFUL.
gale_bruckner's review against another edition
5.0
You can run from love, but you can't hide. Hashim and Smith are irrevocably drawn into each other's orbit. They try to fight the pull they feel and end up working together to take down an evil that runs deeper than either of them expected. I loved spending more time with the Enchanted Occasions staff, and watching the family they've built together grow.
shazov's review against another edition
4.0
I was glad to read Smith's story after meeting him and Hashim in the first book of this series.
In my opinion, this book was a little easier to read, as the world building didn't need to be quite as extensive as in the first book. There are still a lot of additional characters to get to know (my favourite HAS to be Rion!) but it just seemed easier in this book.
I'm hoping there will be more set in this world, as I'd like to revisit them all again some time.
In my opinion, this book was a little easier to read, as the world building didn't need to be quite as extensive as in the first book. There are still a lot of additional characters to get to know (my favourite HAS to be Rion!) but it just seemed easier in this book.
I'm hoping there will be more set in this world, as I'd like to revisit them all again some time.
commed's review against another edition
4.0
E.j. Russell's books are always a lot of fun to read. This was a great follow up to the first in the series, fun MCs and plot. Rion is a real sweetheart.
spryfrog's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars.
Having not read the first book, there were definitely references I didn't really understand and characters that I felt like I was supposed know. While this did work as a standalone, I think you'll probably enjoy it that much more if the series is read in order.
That being said, I did like it. It was fun, didn't take itself too seriously, and had some thoughtful and fresh fantasy settings and characters. I thought the main couple reconciled a bit too quick, but I was able to more or less forgive that because I was having a good time. I liked both of the main characters. Smith's "I get stuff done" attitude was nice to read about and made him likeable, and while Hashim was a bit softer, he still had personality. A nice effort from E.J. Russell.
Having not read the first book, there were definitely references I didn't really understand and characters that I felt like I was supposed know. While this did work as a standalone, I think you'll probably enjoy it that much more if the series is read in order.
That being said, I did like it. It was fun, didn't take itself too seriously, and had some thoughtful and fresh fantasy settings and characters. I thought the main couple reconciled a bit too quick, but I was able to more or less forgive that because I was having a good time. I liked both of the main characters. Smith's "I get stuff done" attitude was nice to read about and made him likeable, and while Hashim was a bit softer, he still had personality. A nice effort from E.J. Russell.
rissa53's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this sequel! I really like Smith and Hashim's story! <3 I absolutely loved Rion!
Here's hoping there are more books in this series!!
Here's hoping there are more books in this series!!
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