“I will fight for you until my last breath, my Ladybug. A life without your love is not one I’m interested in living.”
I didn’t realise how much I “I will fight for you until my last breath, my Ladybug. A life without your love is not one I’m interested in living.”
I didn’t realise how much I missed Ladybug and Anzan until I started reading about them again. They are my emotional support, antisocial arachnid and autistic witch. I loved them in The Mabon Feast (book 1), I loved Ladybug’s cameo in Two for Tea (another Cambric Creek book), and I loved them in this one too. Also, I will never be one of those people who get bored after the main couple gets together, give me all the domestic Ladybug x Anzan you have, I will read it all. They were adorable.
There was one character that stole the spotlight, however, and it was neither of the protagonists. Holt, the very sexy, very feline (in every way) familiar, became my favourite character in the entire Cambric Creek universe. Honestly, any character with the personality of a cat becomes my instant favourite. It’s not my fault, cats are awesome. I would go into more detail, but I’m confident that “personality of a cat” tells you all you need to know about him. I hope there’s a whole lot more of him in the future. I would love to get a book from his point of view. His backstory in this book was amazing.
Moreover, as with every monster smut book, pretty much everything other than romance, smut, and some surprisingly good character development for several characters, has been average. The stakes looked high, but they really weren’t. The plot was interesting but not complex in any way. I did like the direction the story took; it was clear that there’s a lot more story to be told, and I am very excited for it.
On that note, the best part about this book was Ladybug making most of Cambric Creek like her and her Araneaen boyfriend with her ✨fun-time coochie cream✨. That Araneaen venom did wonders ...more
“Call me a monster, call me a devil, but you and I both know I will fucking shatter the rules for you.” He stares at me fervently. “Always for you “Call me a monster, call me a devil, but you and I both know I will fucking shatter the rules for you.” He stares at me fervently. “Always for you.”
The sight of him sitting before his laptop screen, legs splayed open and hard cock in hand, was one she saw weekly, long-distance sex that paled inThe sight of him sitting before his laptop screen, legs splayed open and hard cock in hand, was one she saw weekly, long-distance sex that paled in comparison to the real thing, but the best they could manage.
“That’s very good,” he murmured, running one of those talon-like nails over her swollen bottom lip, “a very nice treat . . . but that’s not what I “That’s very good,” he murmured, running one of those talon-like nails over her swollen bottom lip, “a very nice treat . . . but that’s not what I need, little bug.”
“I don’t want you to stay here and have a baby with some fucking double-dicked asshole, I don’t want you picking some random werewolf out of a cata“I don’t want you to stay here and have a baby with some fucking double-dicked asshole, I don’t want you picking some random werewolf out of a catalog. I want you to come with me."
"At this precise moment, I can genuinely say that my only wish is to remain here with you."
I got so much serotonin from this book, it'll last me t"At this precise moment, I can genuinely say that my only wish is to remain here with you."
I got so much serotonin from this book, it'll last me the whole week. It's as funny and sweet as it is stimulating and intelligent. The story is immersed in classic faerie folklore, which is my one true Roman Empire. It is also incredibly well thought out, just as good as the first one, and it goes beyond all expectations. I honestly could not stop reading/listening to it, even when I got headaches. Besides, for some reason, I thought this series would be a duology, so you can imagine my surprise and delight when I found out there is going to be another book. I seriously can't wait. I need more ASAP.
Naturally, Emily and Wendell live in my head and my heart rent-free. Emily is the same research-driven, socially awkward genius that I fell in love with. Wendell is the same lazy, ass-kissing charmer, who stole my heart. I love that he will only lift a finger if Emily asks him to (maybe not even then sometimes). Both of them together make the perfect couple. They complement each other so well, and the way they instantly turn into feral mother hens when the other is hurt or in trouble is my new reason to live.
Finally, the best characters in this whole series, aside from the aforementioned, are Shadow, Poe, and Snowbell. Shadow has been Emily's most loyal and adorable four-legged companion since the first book. I am known to obsess over fictional pets and this floof is not helping. Besides, Poe and Snowbell are tiny faerie creatures that sneaked their way deep into my heart and took permanent residence there. They are so adorable, they could literally fit into my pocket. Poe likes to bake bread, Snowbell loves adventures, and they are both so helpful to Emily and Wendell, which is amazing given that they're faeries. You cannot imagine how bitter I am that I can't have my own faerie friends just because reality is so goddamn boring. ...more
That hadn’t been just a peck on the lips. It hadn’t been just a brush of lips. It hadn’t been even a tender kiss. It was a kiss that was meant to mThat hadn’t been just a peck on the lips. It hadn’t been just a brush of lips. It hadn’t been even a tender kiss. It was a kiss that was meant to make Julian know that he was Daemon’s forever and always.
⚠️Trigger Warning: Descriptions of Sexual Abuse
This is the perfect series to start when you want something brief to read, but still need a well-thought-out and stimulating story. Instead of full-length novels, this series comes in volumes and each one has fifteen chapters. These volumes aren't the only way to enjoy this series, though. There are also audiobooks you can find on the author's website, narrated by several voice actors. After much convincing, I decided to try audiobooks for the first time. I'm glad I chose this series to do so because the voice actors only added to the story. Also, for someone who gets a lot of headaches lately (from staring at a computer too long at work), this is the perfect way to keep up with my TBR.
As I've already mentioned this story is incredibly well thought out. The plot and lore are fantastic. I love how the story progresses little by little with each volume so there's no overload of info-dumping while remaining complex and interesting. Besides, the lore is much of the same. There are several vampire factions, each with their own magical abilities. They are all so amazing, I can't decide which one's my favorite. Also, the general vampire lore is a nice blend of the old and modern folklore that continues to develop in each volume.
Moreover, all the main boys in this series are as adorable as they have ever been. They have such emotional depth, and they are as sensitive as much as they are strong. Julian is wonderful, and his relationship with Christian is as strong as ever. His relationship with Daemon is also amazing, even though I am not a fan of insta-love. Even Christian, whose trauma left him afraid of forming strong bonds with anyone other than Julian and his parents, has finally allowed himself to trust Balthazar. However, my favorite relationship in this volume is the newfound bromance between Balthazar and Daemon. I could tell it was coming, yet it still had me squealing louder than any romance scene in the series. I can't wait to read more of all of them in the next volume....more
It was true. She loved to get lost in her own imaginary world, one with dragons and princesses and mermaids, because it was much easier than the reIt was true. She loved to get lost in her own imaginary world, one with dragons and princesses and mermaids, because it was much easier than the real thing.
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