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My Taste
Her Sweet Orc (Love in Whispering Springs, #1)
Promises and Pomegranates (Monsters & Muses, #1)
Their Offering (My Demon Princes #1)
Pixel Perfect Pack
Bleed for Me

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  • Their Offering
    shelvesofaheathen
    Jul 12, 2026
    Their Offering
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0
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    How do I even begin to review this? Oh, My Satan. (If you know, you know) I’ve added this to my favorite books and will be following Rhea Pryce as this is her debut novel in the My Demon Princes Series. It deserves so much hype.

    If you love a good reverse harem, perhaps with some demon princes who have touch-and-perish energy, or maybe you prefer a damaged FMC finally finding her bliss after a life of harsh trauma and danger, then this is perfect for you.

    If you loved the Beasts of the Briar series by Elizabeth Helen, but you want something dark and demonic, this is the route to take! The plot, spice, writing, and general passion shown and felt through the author’s words are absolutely amazing, and I cannot wait for book 2.

    Lil has been through hell and back, something I can relate to on another level. The princes are absolutely wonderful, just diverse enough to melt your mind, and the spice?! OH, THE SPICE!! 🥵🥵🌶️

    I won’t spoil anything, but that cliffhanger… oh my. 👀

    El’s Notes:⚠️ Please be sure to check the TWs before reading as there may be triggering topics. ⚠️

    Tropes: – Why Choose (MFMM) – Spicy AF – Forced Proximity – Feisty Submissive FMC – Forbidden Love – Instalust – Slow & Fast Burn – Possessive – Denial of attraction – Dominant Males – 4 POVs – SO MUCH MORE…

    My Rating: Plot: 5 Spice: 4 Overall: 5 ⭐

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  • Morana the Cursed (Morana the Cursed Duology Book 1)
    shelvesofaheathen
    Jul 12, 2026
    Morana the Cursed (Morana the Cursed Duology Book 1)
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0

    I stumbled upon the author's posts on threads about their upcoming release, Morana the Cursed, a sapphic fantasy with romance. It has a darker magical vibe, dual POV, cursed twin princesses, assassin/necromancer, curses, and detailed world building - so you know I RAN towards the ARC team based on vibes alone.

    It's really hard to put into words the parts of this story that I loved without spoilers, so what I will say is that this book gave me all of the feelings, kept me on my toes, and left me with questions! ;) The plot is thick, and it's a whole world you can escape into with layered characters. The connection that formed, even with all of the wild stuff that happened, was beautiful. I can't help but hurt for and love Morana all at once. If I could give her one thing, it would be a vacation to refill her own cup and just be a person with no schedule or duties, and especially no curse. lol

    Ilyana still holds a lot of mystery for me, and I can't wait to see what may come next. There's an inner tension that was not resolved, but I feel like something has to give and that something is coming!

    My Personal Scales & Notes: Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice: no spice/closed-door

    Thank you to the author, Dee Selvene, for the ARC copy. As always, this review is voluntary and my own honest opinion.

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  • No Asylum Here: A Gothic Horror Romance
    shelvesofaheathen
    Jun 11, 2026
    No Asylum Here: A Gothic Horror Romance
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0
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    This was so beautifully fawked up... I don't even have words but I really enjoyed this read.

    Also totally didn't expect the speculum scene to be so damn hot but I'm mean Sheesh OKAYYYYY 🥵

    If you check the tropes and triggers, you'll see why this caught my attention. I did get to read this with pals, too.

    Happy delightfully twisted reading!

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  • Moon Bite
    shelvesofaheathen
    Jun 03, 2026
    Moon Bite
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0
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    I think it's safe to say I'm obsessed! I love Clio's work, and she truly doesn't disappoint.

    The art, marketing, and then tropes alone hooked me from the jump. I'm so glad I asked my pals to buddy read with me.

    Searches for where to find my own werewolf bodyguard

    If you like PNR OV, werewolves, witches, and all the fun stuff that is packed in OV, check Moon Bite out on KU!

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    Moon Bite

    Moon Bite

    Clio Evans

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  • Midnight Message
    shelvesofaheathen
    May 25, 2026
    Midnight Message
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    Okay, but why was this so addictive?! I love Avina’s work, and I had heard a lot about this release, so I grabbed it on KU. I got to dive into it with friends, and the first few chapters had me wondering if the book would be a good fit for me/for our buddy read, but by chapter 4/5, you’re hooked, and I am SO glad I picked it up. She stalks him, he stalks her, and so the cycle goes.

    Mutual stalking, diverse characters, banter, hockey player x author, SPICY, and more. What more could a book gremlin want?!

    This is a positive 4-star, and I did enjoy it. Don’t get me wrong, the only reason it is not 5-stars for me is that the end of the book felt a little hectic, and I also felt that the pacing of the MMC and FMC meeting each other, as well as moments of obliviousness, could be a lot. The mixture in the pace vs the plot was unique.

    If you want a fast read, this is a great story to read in between your series as a break!!!

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  • No Planning For Love: A Steamy Small-Town Monster Romance (Monstera Bluff Book 1)
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    May 12, 2026
    No Planning For Love: A Steamy Small-Town Monster Romance (Monstera Bluff Book 1)
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    No Planning For Love is such a sweet read, but that sweetness comes with a great balance of spice as well. The overall plot, characters, and setting made for a great escape.

    Cara and Ben have their own love languages and when they meet, Cars is seeking a new chapter and has been put through the ringer.

    The banter + spice combo, and especially because the MMC is my fave kind of monster (a gargoyle).

    There's a sweet and natural feeling tension throughout the book, and the pair have no choice but to work together. Over time they slowly begin to wear eachother down and they get closer.

    I have to say that Clancy is a fave for me, but I found the side characters memorable and the humor was on point.

    Katie has a descriptive way of writing that whisks you off into their world right away.

    Eli's personal scales: ⭐ 4/5 (I'd definitely recommend checking it out!) 🌶️ 2.5/5 (just spicy enough, but it's not over the top or taking away from the plot)

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    No Planning For Love: A Steamy Small-Town Monster Romance (Monstera Bluff Book 1)

    No Planning For Love: A Steamy Small-Town Monster Romance (Monstera Bluff Book 1)

    Katie Haypenny

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    No Planning For Love: A Steamy Small-Town Monster Romance (Monstera Bluff Book 1)

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  • Good For Her
    shelvesofaheathen
    Apr 30, 2026
    Good For Her
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0
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    Thank you, Tylor, Netgalley, and Victory Editing for the ARC! This is my own honest and voluntary review of Good for Her by Tylor Paige.

    Right off the bat, the book has you hooked; it has clearly marked CW/TW and marketed content, all of which is right up my alley. The pacing is fabulous, and it really does keep you busy. I wanted to tune out the world and keep reading because I had so many questions I needed to answer!

    The slasher and horror references were great, and the dialogue was as well. The banter and humorous back and forth, the chemistry even through the chaos, and the spice level make for a book you won’t want to put down.

    I will say that the main characters are absolutely memorable, but so are the side characters. Tylor did a fantastic job with this story.

    Overall, Evie is an icon, I can’t wait to add this to my physical shelf and check out the audiobook!

    Keep up the great work Ty! I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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  • Kiss of the Basilisk (Split or Swallow, #1)
    shelvesofaheathen
    Apr 27, 2026
    Kiss of the Basilisk (Split or Swallow, #1)
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 3.5Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    Before I review I wanted to say that I went in blind, I had no clue what the tropes, pairings, themes, or plot would be like. And I don't regret it!

    Tem, Caspen, and Leo make for an interesting love triangle. Watching Them learn that she is worthy and that she has power of her own in so many ways was great. Caspen... Oh sweet sweet Caspen. He's a bit brash, a bit stoic, and a bit... Lethal. His connection with Them from the get go was electric, and then the truths Tem discovers later?! Oh gods 🤭😅

    And the ritual for the quiver's blessing? 👀😈

    I really can't wait to have enough spoons to dive into book 2!

    ⭐ 4/5 🌶️ 3.5 (explicit, open door spice, etc)

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    Kiss of the Basilisk (Split or Swallow, #1)

    Lindsay Straube

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