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A review by litty_lydi
A Reaper's Secret by Sam Crescent, Sam Crescent
2.0
In a small tourist town where crime is secretly controlled by a local group called the “Reapers,” café owner Amy and bar owner Daniel have been avoiding their feelings for each other for years. Amy has been reluctant to admit her emotions, while Daniel harbours secrets he’s not ready to share. When they finally give in to their chemistry, they realize their connection is far deeper than a fleeting moment.
☕✨🌲
I needed a quick little palette cleanser between reads & decided to pick this one up. It is only 114 pages so I wasn’t expecting anything insanely in depth. The story was fine, although I felt there were big chunks missing in the development of the Reaper’s background, the premise/world building was tough to follow in the beginning, and the relationship between Daniel and Amy moved very quick (we know insta love is not my fave). They had known each other for years, but for readers we only saw the tiniest glimpse of their interactions before they were in a full blown relationship. Again, short story, I get it.
The biggest weakness of this book for me was actually the writing, I think this deserved another read over/round of editing. There were multiple incidences of two paragraphs back to back saying the exact same thing but worded just slightly different. I’m not usually someone who really notices these things, but only a few chapters in I was picking up on it repeatedly. Similarly, there were a few incidences where the location the characters were in would oddly change, e.g., went to the office, but then somehow were in a bedroom?
If you’re looking for quick, darkish(?) romance with smut (but generally pretty light/tame), and can look over some of the writing qualms, why the hell not!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
☕✨🌲
I needed a quick little palette cleanser between reads & decided to pick this one up. It is only 114 pages so I wasn’t expecting anything insanely in depth. The story was fine, although I felt there were big chunks missing in the development of the Reaper’s background, the premise/world building was tough to follow in the beginning, and the relationship between Daniel and Amy moved very quick (we know insta love is not my fave). They had known each other for years, but for readers we only saw the tiniest glimpse of their interactions before they were in a full blown relationship. Again, short story, I get it.
The biggest weakness of this book for me was actually the writing, I think this deserved another read over/round of editing. There were multiple incidences of two paragraphs back to back saying the exact same thing but worded just slightly different. I’m not usually someone who really notices these things, but only a few chapters in I was picking up on it repeatedly. Similarly, there were a few incidences where the location the characters were in would oddly change, e.g., went to the office, but then somehow were in a bedroom?
If you’re looking for quick, darkish(?) romance with smut (but generally pretty light/tame), and can look over some of the writing qualms, why the hell not!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.