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NyxCavalier

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Fantasy and Sci-Fi with a Side of Romance
Fantasy Starter Pack Vol I
Pride 2026
My Taste
Nettle & Bone
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
Legends & Lattes
Written in Red (The Others, #1)
For Whom the Belle Tolls
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Black Moon Down (Dark Sunshine Book 1)
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The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)
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For Whom the Belle Tolls
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Between the Rival Courts (The Fatetouched Duology, #1)

Between the Rival Courts (The Fatetouched Duology, #1)

Victoria Mier

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)

The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)

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A Land So Wide

A Land So Wide

Erin A. Craig

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Black Moon Down (Dark Sunshine Book 1)

Morgan Schuricht

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Morgan Schuricht

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For Whom the Belle Tolls

Jaysea Lynn

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)

Hisashi Kashiwai

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)

The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)

Hisashi Kashiwai

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  • Lights Out
    NyxCavalier
    Jul 06, 2026
    Lights Out
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.5Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.5

    This was such a fun ride! I read this book pretty much in one sitting, which I don't do very often. The one thing I liked most about this was how fleshed out and complex the characters were. This gave them space for multifaceted interactions, which took place not only between the two main characters but also between them and the supporting cast. They all felt like they had a full life beyond the scope of the story, which is something I always enjoy in my romances.

    When I read open door romance, I'm always on the look out for how the author handles it, and in this case I really liked what I could observe. In this case, Navessa Allen focused on two things: the senses, and the dynamic exchange of action and reaction between the two characters. Considering the subject matter, I will not be providing specific examples, but I'm always looking to improve this part of my craft, and this was a very interesting lesson for me. I was already applying the senses part (implicating all five in explicit scenes tends to make them more vivid), but the push and pull is something I could use more practice with. I also appreciated that this book veered away from more traditional spicy scenes, since I also endeavour to do so.

    The plot beyond the romance was also well done in my opinion. It wasn't exactly as the synopsis hinted, but that means I was surprised when it started to unfurl. I was fully engaged in the story, genuinely wondering how it was going to progress. It feels to me that the author did some serious research, be it about psychology, police procedures, or hacking.

    The last point I want to focus on was how genuinely funny the book was. It's not often that I find myself laughing out loud as I read, but it happened this time. The banter between characters was absolutely hilarious, and so were their inner monologue.

    I'm curious to continue the series and discover other pairings!

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