A review by edgybutfemme
Sinner by Sierra Simone

emotional reflective 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

5.0

Even though I was braced for it, this one made me cry a lot in the best and most cathartic way. It's emotional and deeply healing in a way one who has not read Sierra Simone novel before would not expect given the premise. The sex is always hot and the relationship is a compelling look at two people who feel deeply real and nuanced. I usually don't read a lot of modern non-fantasy romance, but Sierra Simone always has me coming back for more. Perhaps as a queer ex catholic this novel just works for me in particular, but I was once again pleasantly awe struck as we seamlessly transition between really hot sex scenes and really compelling and thoughtful theological discussion. I wasn't expecting it, but I honestly liked this one even better than priest.