So much different than what I was expecting, and so much better for it. Character driven novels are my jam, and this one was all about the relationshiSo much different than what I was expecting, and so much better for it. Character driven novels are my jam, and this one was all about the relationships, so if you’re wanting fast paced plot etc, this one probably won’t be for you - but I loved it, and devoured it in a day.
This book is so very much more than the sexy times - they were there (and they were good), but it was really all about the feels. Le sigh. Sure, I don’t love the failure to communicate trope (and harshly knocked off half a star because of it), but the author somehow made it work? Special mention must go to Waldo, too. Can’t wait to read more from this author, this was a gem I could have kept reading for longer..
This was one of those books where it’s hard to find the words. So many things happening that were hard to look at, and yet, I couldn’t look away. TherThis was one of those books where it’s hard to find the words. So many things happening that were hard to look at, and yet, I couldn’t look away. There was a time or two where I was almost nervous to continue because I thought that maybe this book was about to wreck me.
Utterly compelling reading, and I’m sad that this talented author doesn’t seem to be writing anymore.
Be warned, this book won’t be for everyone, and it crossed many, many boundaries for me, and yet…it was strangely brilliant....more
This was not at all what I expected. For the better. It’s not titillating, or even romantic, but I think, or rather I hope, it is a love story. Guess This was not at all what I expected. For the better. It’s not titillating, or even romantic, but I think, or rather I hope, it is a love story. Guess I’ll need to read the second book to find out.
Despite my shelf, NOT a romance, disturbing on so many levels, and yet, I couldn’t put it down. The melding of past and present views was masterful, aDespite my shelf, NOT a romance, disturbing on so many levels, and yet, I couldn’t put it down. The melding of past and present views was masterful, and the characterisation…just wow. I still don’t know what to think about one in particular. Dark, gritty, and brilliantly done. Not perfect, but any book that I find myself thinking about constantly, and wanting to read instead of doing pretty much anything else is a rarity to be appreciated.
4.5 stars, but heed the trigger warnings, this was an uncomfortable read....more
Cringey title aside, I loved this one even more than the first one. Loved the premise, loved the characters, and loved the sweet and steamy goodness wCringey title aside, I loved this one even more than the first one. Loved the premise, loved the characters, and loved the sweet and steamy goodness with kink that’s right up my alley. Apparently there’s a bonus chapter that I didn’t read, and based on the what apparently happens in that chapter, I’m super glad I didn’t. These two were perfect on their own.
I’m sure many people are staying away from this series because of the incredibly lame titles. I know I did, but I’m so glad I gave them a chance. The titles really do the books a disservice.
For a 770+ page book, this kept me engaged for every single page. I normally don’t read books this long, I have too short of an attention span, but I’For a 770+ page book, this kept me engaged for every single page. I normally don’t read books this long, I have too short of an attention span, but I’m so glad I didn’t miss this epic, epic love story spanning over a thousand years. Mystery, romance, action, suspense….loved it. I can’t recall how I found it but it deserves way more attention than it has so despite not being perfect, I’m rounding up!
What do you even say about a book like this? If the trigger warnings even give you a hint of a pause, stop. Don’t go any further, because this was wayWhat do you even say about a book like this? If the trigger warnings even give you a hint of a pause, stop. Don’t go any further, because this was way, way more than you expect. It was dark, it was graphic (man, was it graphic), it was gritty, it was raw and it was so very disturbing. But wow, can the author write! I couldn’t put it down....more
Despite this being a great series, I wasn’t really looking forward to this book - Jay’s character wasn’t very appealing to me in the previous books. BDespite this being a great series, I wasn’t really looking forward to this book - Jay’s character wasn’t very appealing to me in the previous books. But oh, I really liked this one! These books are a little formulaic but it works, so I just don’t care - too busy enjoying it!
I love me a possessive, OTT protective hero, and Julian delivers in spades. These books are dark and the violence is graphic, but I loved this trilogyI love me a possessive, OTT protective hero, and Julian delivers in spades. These books are dark and the violence is graphic, but I loved this trilogy and am looking forward to reading the spin off with Lucas.
I absolutely loved this series. Usually when I finish a series, even a good one, I’m happy to move on to the next, but I’m sad this has ended and I’d I absolutely loved this series. Usually when I finish a series, even a good one, I’m happy to move on to the next, but I’m sad this has ended and I’d be very happy to stay in this world with these characters. This was such a fun series, and even with the insta-love and additions to the harem (I usually don’t Iike that), it just worked! Great characterisation, great writing, and nothing, I mean nothing, annoyed me about it. Amazing! Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Great series! I was having too much fun to complain about anything - love the FMC (didn’t even care that she added to her harem), love the wo4.5 stars
Great series! I was having too much fun to complain about anything - love the FMC (didn’t even care that she added to her harem), love the world, love each of the MMCs who are all individual and whose characters never blend, and love the writing. Also love that this is an Aussie writer!...more
My first book from this author and wowza - have I been missing out! This completely exceeded my expectations - I was completely engrossed the whole tiMy first book from this author and wowza - have I been missing out! This completely exceeded my expectations - I was completely engrossed the whole time.
I’ve become used to reading shorter books so usually with a book this length there comes a point where I just wish it would hurry up and end already. Not so with this gothic fantasy. I loved both the past and present perspectives and was equally happy to read both.
Really looking forward to more from this series and so happy I have a backlist from this author to glom!
This is what I was missing from The Other Book. Heart, romance, characterisation…the feels! I loved it, annd it packed quite a punch for a sh4.5 stars
This is what I was missing from The Other Book. Heart, romance, characterisation…the feels! I loved it, annd it packed quite a punch for a short book. Adam Only was written after The Other Book, but the events take place before that book. I really wish I had read this book before The Other Book - I feel like it would have made that reading experience much, much better....more
Ok, so I loved this - stayed up til 3am reading, I was completely invested in the characters, the plot, everything. Can’t remember how I found this hiOk, so I loved this - stayed up til 3am reading, I was completely invested in the characters, the plot, everything. Can’t remember how I found this hidden gem but glad I did!
How can books with such ridiculous titles be so good?!?! I was fully prepared not to like this one as much as the first one - school settings4.5 stars
How can books with such ridiculous titles be so good?!?! I was fully prepared not to like this one as much as the first one - school settings are NOT my thing - but I think I liked it more!
It wasn’t just a rehash of the previous rejected mate story (another thing I was a little nervous about), but this as very different and the reason for the rejection felt more understandable. I really liked both characters, too.
This was one of those books for me where I thought about it often during the work day, counting down until I could get back to it. Love when books hit me like that!...more
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