5.0
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Revenge, fated mates, and giants come together in this new monster romance! After inheriting her beloved grandparent's antique business, all Maeve wants to do is survive and get by day by day... but what she doesn't realize that is that all the myths about her family are true and that her family were monster hunters and inside her grandparent's antique shop is in fact that giant king Balor who is trapped.... and when cultist break into her shop and attack her and break the seal on his prison Balor wants revenge... but neither Balor or Maeve expect that his form of revenge is that they are both mates and that he is determined to make her his queen. This was such a fun read and the spice was so good. Plus the monster romance of it all was so much fun. I absolutely ate up every single page of this story and Aiden is such a fantastic writer.  I will literally read anything Aiden writes and this one was just another fun read!
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)
*Thanks Aiden Pierce for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*