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wad3mil3sgarru2's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol
amy_in_the_city's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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? No
2.5
The setting and the main character's narration were fun, but the characters and romance were extremely underdeveloped. They fell in love in like 5 days, and I just didn't see any bonding moments where they really got to know each other. I couldn't see what they loved about each other besides finding each other hot. Fallon was too possessive for my taste, and I didn't care for the dubcon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child death and Fatphobia
evawhite's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
glashtyn's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Dear god, give me more. This is a cozy spicy adventure romance that is such a fun, fast read. I plowed my way through it, easily reading 100 pages in a sitting. It gave me the same feeling as playing a satisfying RPG.
The only negatives I have for the entire book are the use of the words dick, pussy, and cunt. I’m always taken out of the moment when the author can’t describe it any better than that. It was so well written however I found myself overlooking them, as I know that’s my personal preference.
A warning that this book is VERY spicy - think Carolina Reaper. So if you prefer mild spice or closed door, this isn’t the book for you.
If you enjoy d&d, adventures, found family, SPICE, and unlikely heroes that enjoy their wine this is the book. You won’t regret it.
A warning that this book is VERY spicy - think Carolina Reaper. So if you prefer mild spice or closed door, this isn’t the book for you.
If you enjoy d&d, adventures, found family, SPICE, and unlikely heroes that enjoy their wine this is the book. You won’t regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
tspice24's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rads_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Read this as part of a buddy read with Almas and I must say, it gave us a lot of rant material for our catch-up call 😂
Let me begin by saying I have never disliked a book as much as this one. It came to a point where I seriously considered shelving it under 'dnf' even though I was almost done with it. Nevertheless, I soldiered through, hoping the ending might help redeem the story. Unfortunately, I couldn't have been more wrong.
The book's premise is quite intriguing as the plot revolves around an independent spice farmer who on a drunken walk home saves a demon’s life. What follows is an adventure to destroy an undead goddess and save the world. However, that is where the intrigue ends.
Upon embarking on this adventure, the protagonist and demon become romantic interests, which isn't surprising when you're journeying together for so long. What did bother me was how quickly and suddenly it happened. There was no build-up to it, nor was there any resistance between them falling in love and ending up together. The entire romance was quite anti-climactic and lacked chemistry. It lacked emotional intensity and seemed to be all about sex, which was rather distasteful.
The quest part of the story though interesting, lacked depth. The fantastical elements were underdeveloped and just brushed over which was a severely missed opportunity as a lot could have been done in terms of worldbuilding and character development. If the number of words and pages dedicated to the descriptive sex scenes were instead utilised to explain the mythical beings, the villain, and the high-stakes quest; this book really could have been an excellent piece of work.
All in all, this novel was rather unimpressive with its juvenile writing. It came highly recommended due to its premise but alas, didn't live up to the expectation.
Let me begin by saying I have never disliked a book as much as this one. It came to a point where I seriously considered shelving it under 'dnf' even though I was almost done with it. Nevertheless, I soldiered through, hoping the ending might help redeem the story. Unfortunately, I couldn't have been more wrong.
The book's premise is quite intriguing as the plot revolves around an independent spice farmer who on a drunken walk home saves a demon’s life. What follows is an adventure to destroy an undead goddess and save the world. However, that is where the intrigue ends.
Upon embarking on this adventure, the protagonist and demon become romantic interests, which isn't surprising when you're journeying together for so long. What did bother me was how quickly and suddenly it happened. There was no build-up to it, nor was there any resistance between them falling in love and ending up together. The entire romance was quite anti-climactic and lacked chemistry. It lacked emotional intensity and seemed to be all about sex, which was rather distasteful.
The quest part of the story though interesting, lacked depth. The fantastical elements were underdeveloped and just brushed over which was a severely missed opportunity as a lot could have been done in terms of worldbuilding and character development. If the number of words and pages dedicated to the descriptive sex scenes were instead utilised to explain the mythical beings, the villain, and the high-stakes quest; this book really could have been an excellent piece of work.
All in all, this novel was rather unimpressive with its juvenile writing. It came highly recommended due to its premise but alas, didn't live up to the expectation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Vomit, and Grief
mykindamagical's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
A bit too fluffy and cheesy for my liking but cute nonetheless. I don't love quick love stories. EXTRA CRINGE sex scenes. The faces I made 😆
I hate coersed affection and hesitation. Girl you either know or you don't. He doesn't have to plop you in his lap and kiss you for you to guess it's ok. Kinda eww. They didn't even know each other (at all) and he's like "I saw you, I wanted you, so now you're mine". And she's like " I don't want this but he washed my hair so now I'm swooning and can't breathe without him". In the span of like two chapters. It was boring and typical for such a strongly depicted female lead. Who by the way is so oblivious sometimes I wonder how she did any of the heroic stuff depicted. It was overly unrealistic (7 foot, big dick demon sex aside) even for a fantasy. I don't think I'll continue the series as the writing is a bit too cliche and the jokes and humor were childish for being a spicy romance. Shock and awe for the sake of being "that kind of spicy book". Nothing really fit into place imo.
I will add I did really like Felix, so I MIGHT read book two to continue his story.
I hate coersed affection and hesitation. Girl you either know or you don't. He doesn't have to plop you in his lap and kiss you for you to guess it's ok. Kinda eww. They didn't even know each other (at all) and he's like "I saw you, I wanted you, so now you're mine". And she's like " I don't want this but he washed my hair so now I'm swooning and can't breathe without him". In the span of like two chapters. It was boring and typical for such a strongly depicted female lead. Who by the way is so oblivious sometimes I wonder how she did any of the heroic stuff depicted. It was overly unrealistic (7 foot, big dick demon sex aside) even for a fantasy. I don't think I'll continue the series as the writing is a bit too cliche and the jokes and humor were childish for being a spicy romance. Shock and awe for the sake of being "that kind of spicy book". Nothing really fit into place imo.
I will add I did really like Felix, so I MIGHT read book two to continue his story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Body shaming and Alcohol
sarahsbooklife's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Murder, and War
Minor: Child death, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
vaynile's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Das Buch entspricht dem Klappentext und der Vorstellung der Autorin. Witzig, leicht und spicy.
Die eigentliche Mission steht nicht allzu sehr im Vordergrund. Das Buch lebt mehr von den Gedanken und Sprüchen der Charsktere. Deren Handlungen nicht immer einen Sinn ergeben, wie dass man sich sexuell vergnügt, während andere am Schiff warten.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Alcohol
amris's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fatphobia and Gore