bekahzabel's Reviews (327)

sometimes the second book of the series disappoints…. not this one though. this one turned it up 5 notches and said “tally ho!”

seriously though this series is one that will go down on my list of some of my favorites of all time. epic, heart wrenching, pure intensity, so beautifully written. it saddens me to know i won’t get to read it again for my first time. this was a masterpiece 

Love, loss, grief, and friendship. I’m a big Lang Leav fan so I couldn’t wait to dive into this. This book almost reads like a non fiction memoir, her storytelling has the same powerful cadence as her poetry.  

This had me bawling from 50-80%, I listened to the audiobook and it was highly captivating from the first chapter. 

This might be for you if you enjoy:
New Adult/Coming of Age 
Asian Literature
Emotional and Inspiring Reads
Character Driven Stories

I listened to the audio first & foremost so that may have had me less engaged than a physical copy would’ve. 

Getting a rounded 3 stars for all the mythical creatures because i’m bout it. But this felt a bit scattered for me at points. Lot of talk on her family history vs. lore for the creatures. Read almost like a higher middle grade novel to me. 

I also couldn’t stand the way people wouldn’t believe her when she was talking about the whisperer.

 

Unfortunately I didn’t connect with this one the way I wanted to but I think the ideas here have a lot of potential. Wasn’t keen on the execution. 

3.85 ⭐️ 
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

alright a lot to unpack here phew. 
little bit of a scattered plot line, writing was chaotic at points BUT….. did the man have a filthy possessive mouth? yes. was i screaming at the end? yes. am i going to continue with the next one? yes.

might not be for everyone but it’s definitely for me (if you know what i’m sayin) 

slow burn,
fae realm,
possessive dark mmc,
touch her and ☠️, 
forced proximity 

it got hot in there man idk 

Wow. What a ride. I laughed, I cried, & I smiled like a buffoon into my kindle. The asian representation was so special to me, + we have a 29 year old badass FMC. I feel so seen 🥹 

Monster Romance
Touch Her & ☠️
Overprotective MMC 
Badass Demon Slaying FMC
Hotter than Hot Smutty Scenes.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

This series checks all my boxes + some, i’ll accept no criticism ‼️

This is a perfect spooky season read! Although this wasn’t my favorite Alix E Harrow book, I did enjoy this once it got rolling and about 40% of the way into the story. The narrator for the audiobook is perfect and engaging. Beauty and the beast ft. haunted house vibe. Alix really has a way with descriptive imagery, and I enjoyed the gothic setting. 

3.25/5⭐️

I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much macmillan for sending this my way. 

Loved it. I’ll accept no criticism on this series. They’re adorable and so steamy at the same time. I love the Duskwalker’s realm.

Forced Proximity
Monster Romance
Morally Grey but also Golden Retriever MMC
Touch her and 💀
“MINE” 
Plus Size & Mental Health Rep
Spicy AF 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

I read these in high school and devoured them, some of my old favorites so listening to the audio now as an adult was nostalgic and fun.

Academia setting, vampires, dark power, adventurous. Strong plot & character development. Easy world building phase, great YA series. 

Welp. I’m definitely a monster girly. No doubt about that. 

This was way more addicting than I expected it to be, can’t wait to continue with the series. 

High fantasy monster romance,
Borderline erotica but plot was also fire,
Morally Grey MMC but may actually be part golden retriever? 
Touch her and 💀
Forced Proximity

4.25 ⭐️ // 4.5 🌶️

Are you KIDDING!!!!!!! I’M OBSESSED. 

This book has everything I love within a fantasy romance. Unique & epic storyline. Sexy & steamy slow burn. Forced Proximity. Hidden Powers. Badass FMC x Tall, Dark, & Handsome MMC. 

I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy. This one’s going to live rent free in my mind for quite some time. 

Bjorn has my HEART

I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.