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This is actually the second time I picked up this book (I only made it like 10 pages last time 😅), but I am glad I picked it back up. I’m not going to lie, I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed Vektal and Georgie’s story.

Georgie was a strong character was brave, smart, and a fighter. Vektal was swoon-worthy. He immediately knows Georgie is his mate, but he doesn’t force her into anything. He respects her right to have a choice and still dotes on her and ensures she’s taken care of in every aspect. 😏

I really enjoyed the author’s writing as well. It was great world building without being overwhelming. It was also a shorter novel and it didn’t feel like anything was rushed or unfinished.

I will definitely be continuing the series at a later date.

Tropes + Safety • • • • • • • 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻 POV: dual first person 🏷️ Tropes: alien, fated mates, size difference 🚩Triggers: abduction, food scarcity, survival situations, sexual assault, dubcon, talks of pregnancy 🔥Kinks: unique anatomy 🧑‍🧒 Ages: 23-ish h, unknown H ✨ Virgins: none 👤 OM/OW: none 🗯️ Cheating: none 💫 HEA: yes 💙 🌈 Epilogue: none

Star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Book Information • • • • • • • 📕Title/Author: Their Offering by S Lynn Smith 📚 Series: My Demon Princes (Book 1) 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻 POV: multiple first person 🏷️ Tropes: why choose, touch-her-and-die, human x demon, 💫 HEA: Cliffhanger 🌈 Epilogue: No

Review • • • • • • • 😈 human x demon 😈 touch her and die 😈 fated mate

really liked the plot of this book, but I do wish there had been more of it. At times, the story felt a bit overshadowed by the almost excessive amount of sex the characters were partaking in.

I definitely enjoyed the characters. The twins were a fun pair, really knowing how to both lift up and challenge a woman. Keir, on the other hand, frustrated me a bit since he seemed to have a lot of potential, but I was hoping to see more growth from him. Lillian was okay as the main female character, but I found myself enjoying her more as the story went on, especially in the second half.

Even though the book ends on a cliffhanger, I’m not sure I’ll jump into the second book right away. Maybe I’ll pick it up later, but it didn’t grab me enough to make me rush into it right now.

⚠️ Warning: my safety information, shelves, and tags can be spoiler-y.

Safety • • • • • • • 🚩Triggers: childhood sexual assault, drug addiction, noncon, murder, death, torture, attempted sexual assault, assault, childhood neglect 🔥Kinks: double vaginal penetration, double penetration, praise, degradation, edging 🧑‍🧒 Ages: 511H, 391H, 391H, 23h ✨ Virgins: none 👤 OM/OW: none 🗯️ Cheating: technically no, but fmc has sex several times with different men after initial interaction with mmcs.

Star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Book Information • • • • • • • 📕Title/Author: Cirque Obscurum by KA Knight & Kendra Moreno 📚 Series: standalone 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻 POV: multiple first person 🏷️ Tropes: why choose, revenge, found family, touch her/him and die, circus 💫 HEA: yes 🌈 Epilogue: yes, six months later

Review • • • • • • • “You must become a nightmare that preys on other nightmares. Ember, will you do so? Will you give your soul to this place?”

Summary — Ember is trapped in a marriage with a violent psychopath hellbent on beating her into being the “perfect” submissive housewife. After a particularly brutal beating she is locked in the attic and left to die. As she lay on the floor bleeding out she unknowingly calls out for help via a mystical card. Help arrives in the form of four delicious, villainous heroes: Diamond, Spade, Club, and Heart who all help her reclaim her power, but with a cost.

This book has some dark, heavy themes so please check the warning list if you have any triggers.

This book had a compelling concept, but the execution didn’t quite live up to its potential. I found it challenging to differentiate between the four male characters; they seemed underdeveloped and lacked the depth needed to make them stand out. Of the group, Spade felt like the most fleshed-out character (besides Ember herself).

Although the story is told primarily from Ember’s perspective, it would have been much more engaging to get more insight into the men’s thoughts and experiences. Their voices felt a bit flat, and I think their viewpoints could have added depth to the narrative.

There were also several plot points that left me with questions. For instance, Noah’s call occupies a lot of page time, so I expected him to play a more significant role in the story. However, after the characters return to the cirque, he’s never mentioned again. Additionally, I found myself wondering how Roger managed to find the cirque in the first place and why he was so intent on bringing Ember back. While I understand he saw her as a possession, he had previously expressed a desire for her death. If that was the case, why not just let her go and tell everyone she died?

Overall, the book was an enjoyable ride, but not something I would revisit.

⚠️ Warning: my safety information, shelves, and tags can be spoiler-y.

Safety • • • • • • • 🚩Triggers: noncon, dubcon, sexual assault, sexual violence, physical abuse, child abuse, imprisonment, murder, gore, kidnapping, violence, depression, torture, PTSD, mentions of miscarriage, domestic violence 🔥Kinks: dubcon, noncon, voyeurism, domme/sub, knife play, double penetration, light bondage 🧑‍🧒 Ages: unknown, but adults ✨ Virgins: none 👤 OM/OW: none 🗯️ Cheating: none

Star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Book Information • • • • • • • 📕Title/Author: A Tempting Arrangement by J Wilder 📚 Series: standalone within Twisted Vows series 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻 POV: dual first person 🏷️ Tropes: touch her and die, boss x employee, mafia-ish secret society, billionaire, marriage of convenience, jealous/possessive mmc, “my wife” 💫 HEA: yes ❤️ 🌈 Epilogue: yes

Review • • • • • • • “So who are we stalking?”  “My future wife.”

I really enjoyed this book overall! While the first chapter was definitely not enjoyable, and I personally would have preferred a different start, things picked up quickly after we got past the OM/OW drama. Once we moved past that, the story was a lot better. In fact, I pretended the first bit of the book just didn’t happen.

I loved Damon. He was the perfect blend of morally gray and possessive, always ready to go to war for his wife, no matter the odds. I loved how fiercely protective he was. I also found Misty to be a fantastic character as well. Watching her evolve, letting go of her past, and embracing her future was great. The chemistry between the two of them was spot on with just the right amount of banter and spice to keep things interesting.

⚠️ Warning: my safety information, shelves, and tags can be spoiler-y.

Safety • • • • • • • 🚩Triggers: graphic violence, torture, stalking, kidnapping, reference to past sexual assault, reference to miscarriage 🔥Kinks: somnophilia, cock warming, spanking, praise 🧑‍🧒 Ages: 30H, 25h ✨ Virgins: none 👤 OM/OW: yes, both OM & OW in beginning. 🗯️ Cheating: none