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katyakat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
“I’m your villain today, remember? I don’t need to be nice.”
The story definitely picks up after the initial part. It’s an easy, enjoyable read—a perfect blend of fluffy romance and fantasy. Although there are some rough patches, overall, it’s a simple feel-good story with a not-too-deep plot.
As for the description, spice trader Cinnamon's unexpected adventure with a fiery demon Fallon is both sweet and steamy, and oh-so-funny. It's a rom-com fantasy that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Can't wait to see where the journey takes them next! 📚✨ #ThatTimeIGotDrunk #KimberlyLemming #BookReview #RomComFantasy #FluffyRomance
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
mari1532's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
After weeks of waiting, I was finally able to listen to this book through my local library.
Brief Summary: Cinnamon is a bit of a homebody. Well, she does love to go out with her best friend to the local tavern and to the market to sell her spices, but she is definitely, absolutely not someone seeking out adventure. However, one day after celebrating with her friend at the local festival she stumbles home drunk and accidentally rescues, Fallon....who just so happens to be a demon.
After Fallon makes his intention to kill an enemy that is not Cinnamon or her family clear, she is forced to agree to help him. As they set out on their adventure Cinnamon must grapple with her past and open herself up to new opportunities. However, what she doesn't expect is that by doing so she might also be opening her heart.
Thoughts: This book was WILD and I LOVED absolutely every single second of it. Lemming's writing was so entertaining and endearing. Cinnamon was everything I wanted in a main character. She was funny, introspective, kind, feisty, educated, and empowered. The way that she evolves throughout the book is so endearing. I also really loved how Lemming made her a real person. For example, when Cinnamon gets dirty on her adventures Lemming not only mentions that she bathes, but that Cinnamon is very unhappy with the current state of feeling gross. It's a little thing, but I find in adventure books things like that are often glossed over and it makes the characters in a book feel less human. This is just one way that Lemming's writing is so nuanced.
I also enjoyed all of the side characters that Cinnamon and Fallon meet throughout their adventure and Cinnamon's family back at home. Everyone had very distinct personalities and contributed something to the plot and friendship group. There were also quite a few instances where they provided some great comedic lines.
I did enjoy the relationship between Cinnamon and Fallon. It was sweet and entertaining. I do wish that we had spent just a little more time on the development of their relationship. There were a few times when it felt like things were being swept along due to the plot. The times when they were alone together were often steamy, but if there had been a smidge more in the emotional connection, I would not have been mad.
If you love fantasy romance novels or just romance novels I would highly recommend this book. It's heartwarming and entertaining
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
analenegrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I like that it was clearly set in Fantasy South Louisiana, as someone from South LA.
The Worldbuilding was fun for the most part.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
amre23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
Rape and Sexual Assault are mentioned in a conversation but do not occur.theirgracegrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, and Vomit
Minor: Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
From the inside of the book: "This book contains light BDSM, dub con, violence, mentions of sexual violence (no rape or sexual assault occur. It is mentioned in conversation.), and sexually explicit that could trigger certain audiences."