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nloprest6318's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Torture, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Cursing, Pregnancy, and War
__romancereader__'s review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I liked this book it was good and it pulled a lot of real emotions out of me I’m enjoying this series so far I’m glad I started reading it again it’s really enjoyable I love the possessiveness Faunus had over Mayumi and I loved the way they met in the beginning that was so cute and the ending was cute overall this book is spicy with a happy ending no cliffhangers and no love triangles or cheating it’s a monster romance which I’m really starting to enjoy these and overall i rated this book 4 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Not all content warnings are about the main characters some are and some are about the other characters you meet/hear about in the book❤️🔥✨💜😏rdawnd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Mixed feelings on this one but much much better than book 2 of the series. It was too slow in the middle… way too slow. I skimmed a bunch of it to try and get to some plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, and Murder
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
This is probably one of my favorite series ever. I love monster romance and I love these characters and I just… feel speechless right now. I just finished this one and the ending has me wanting to kick my feet and giggle. I also love that all three FMC’s up until this point, and hell, even their dusk walkers are so different. I love it. I’m hoping to start the next one soon because I do not want to be without this world for too long.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Torture, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
kirahaycock21's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This wasn’t my favorite because the main character wasn’t my favorite and the ending was near devastating, but I loved it nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
hobbithopeful's review
dark
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
Who needs therapy when you have monster romance?
I loved how badass and strong Mayumi was! It was so cool to see a woman lead know how to survive, and thrive! I feel like I could survive for maybe an hour now in their world, after reading how Mayumi would cook and hunt. (In actuality I would survive for maybe 5 minutes, unless I'm abducted by a Duskwalker)
Faunus was so sweet, he was such a cat ! I think he is the first Duskwalker we have seen who wasn't constantly working, and ready to go everyday. Much like his appearance he was more content to just nap lazily all day. (Also that tail though!)
On the flip side Mayumi was a difficult character to love, in best terms she was an unabashed asshole, with no desire or want to change, and no remorse in how she treats those around her. A huge hypocrite, at times I was surprised there was anything that Faunus saw in her. When she was slapped by a woman that she one night stand-ed, and then had the audacity and gall to act offended. Her inner monologue was something along the lines of "well she was probably treated like this by men so it's okay". Like what even? The inner misogyny was strong. I can see why this was the first book to not have the brides meet or interact, Mayumi had a very abrasive personality and I don't see how it would have ended well. (I feel like Delora and her could have cool sparring matches though!)
Honestly this is some of the best BIPOC writing from an author I have ever seen in a book. You can tell so much time and research was done into writing her character, and I loved every second of it. It was incorporated into so much of Mayumi's character, and even how she ended up fixing a certain piece of material just was the cherry on top.
One final thing to say: barbed for her pleasure
Another must read book by Opal Reyne!
I loved how badass and strong Mayumi was! It was so cool to see a woman lead know how to survive, and thrive! I feel like I could survive for maybe an hour now in their world, after reading how Mayumi would cook and hunt. (In actuality I would survive for maybe 5 minutes, unless I'm abducted by a Duskwalker)
Faunus was so sweet, he was such a cat ! I think he is the first Duskwalker we have seen who wasn't constantly working, and ready to go everyday. Much like his appearance he was more content to just nap lazily all day. (Also that tail though!)
On the flip side Mayumi was a difficult character to love, in best terms she was an unabashed asshole, with no desire or want to change, and no remorse in how she treats those around her. A huge hypocrite, at times I was surprised there was anything that Faunus saw in her. When she was slapped by a woman that she one night stand-ed, and then had the audacity and gall to act offended. Her inner monologue was something along the lines of "well she was probably treated like this by men so it's okay". Like what even? The inner misogyny was strong. I can see why this was the first book to not have the brides meet or interact, Mayumi had a very abrasive personality and I don't see how it would have ended well. (I feel like Delora and her could have cool sparring matches though!)
Honestly this is some of the best BIPOC writing from an author I have ever seen in a book. You can tell so much time and research was done into writing her character, and I loved every second of it. It was incorporated into so much of Mayumi's character, and even how she ended up fixing a certain piece of material just was the cherry on top.
One final thing to say: barbed for her pleasure
Another must read book by Opal Reyne!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Torture and Death of parent
rickireadss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
OPAL REYNE QUIT BREAKING MY HEART!! i’m just kidding, please keep doing it <3
this world she’s created is just hands-down so fcking cool & hella terrifying. i LOVE mayumi!!! obsessed with her from the jump. and faunus?!? IN LOVE WITH HIM. how he was able to be so deep emotionally and then dirty talking was like whiplash istg.
all around, i loved this book. i cannot pick a favorite of the series, you can’t make me do it. i HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend if you like post-apocalyptic monster romances with dark elements!!!
this world she’s created is just hands-down so fcking cool & hella terrifying. i LOVE mayumi!!! obsessed with her from the jump. and faunus?!? IN LOVE WITH HIM. how he was able to be so deep emotionally and then dirty talking was like whiplash istg.
all around, i loved this book. i cannot pick a favorite of the series, you can’t make me do it. i HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend if you like post-apocalyptic monster romances with dark elements!!!
⚠️: injury/injury detail, blood, gore, death, grief, animal death, violence, torture, suicidal thoughts, abandonment, alcohol, fire/fire injury, death of parent, murder, stalking, chronic pain, cannibalism, pregnancy (epilogue)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
lilbookbee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Opal has done it again!
I love Opal's descriptions, she does an excellent job setting every scene and giving me a great picture of what's going on. Her characters are so interesting. The plot and the world building continues to grow into something fascinating! I love that we are slowly getting more information about the veil and the war with the Demon's.
The Duskwalkers are all so unique, sweet, and lovingly hot. They are devoted to their humans in a way human men could never compare to. The spice is fantastic! The dirty talk was amazing, the tongue stuff was delicious. So so so hot. Except. Well. The cat thing. Um. That may have gone too far for me. I'm not sure yet. I'll get back to you.
This book managed to break my heart and put it back together. Nobody does love and devotion like a Duskwalker and his bride. Just beautiful. I can't wait for another one of these books, because I will devour them every time!!
I love Opal's descriptions, she does an excellent job setting every scene and giving me a great picture of what's going on. Her characters are so interesting. The plot and the world building continues to grow into something fascinating! I love that we are slowly getting more information about the veil and the war with the Demon's.
The Duskwalkers are all so unique, sweet, and lovingly hot. They are devoted to their humans in a way human men could never compare to. The spice is fantastic! The dirty talk was amazing, the tongue stuff was delicious. So so so hot. Except. Well. The cat thing. Um. That may have gone too far for me. I'm not sure yet. I'll get back to you.
This book managed to break my heart and put it back together. Nobody does love and devotion like a Duskwalker and his bride. Just beautiful. I can't wait for another one of these books, because I will devour them every time!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Gore, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury