Sierra Simone’s Priest aims to explore forbidden love, but it falls short in several key areas. While there are plenty of steamy scenes, the story lacSierra Simone’s Priest aims to explore forbidden love, but it falls short in several key areas. While there are plenty of steamy scenes, the story lacks a solid plot. The main character, Father Tyler Anselm Bell, gets caught up in a passionate affair, but the emotional connection between him and the woman feels shallow. I didn’t sense real love or depth in their relationship; it mostly came across as lust.
The portrayal of religious themes was also troubling. Even as a Muslim reader, I found some parts triggering. Instead of exploring Tyler’s inner conflict as a priest falling in love, he often felt like a stereotype—more focused on desire than on his vows. His reasons for justifying his actions were weak and didn’t add depth to the story. The sex scene on the church altar felt particularly disrespectful, given its sacredness.
Ultimately, I didn’t finish the book. While Priest has some steamy moments, it lacks a strong storyline and emotional depth. The handling of religious themes could have been much better, and the characters deserved more development. A balance of plot and passion would have made this a much richer read...more
I was finally able to read this book after it received a lot of buzz on bookstagram, and I was eager to discover the "magic" that readers said made t I was finally able to read this book after it received a lot of buzz on bookstagram, and I was eager to discover the "magic" that readers said made this book unforgettable!
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