{Review} Girls Weekend (Girls Weekend #1) by C.M. Nascosta

 

Page count: 180

Publisher: Meduas Editoriale

Published on: February 4, 2021

Genres: adult cozy monster fantasy romance

Format: eBook (personally purchased)

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Rating: 5/5 ✨

Spice: 4/5 🌶️

- shifts POVs between the 3 FMCs

- vacation romance to a nudist community

- short & spicy

- orcs & elves

Synopsis:

A weekend with friends, fun in the sun, and huge, naked orcs. What could be better?

That’s what three suburban elves think when they book a trip to an orc nudist resort, well known for its libidinous residents and hedonistic parties. Ris, Lurielle, and Silva arrive with plans to sample the DTF locals and work on their tans, not catch feelings.

When Lurielle meets a syrupy-voiced gentleman who seems interested in more than just a weekend fling, she finds sticking to the plan is easier said than done. From a public bathhouse to a back alley pub, the trip has unintended consequences on the lives of the three work friends and the orcs they meet.

Can a weekend of no-strings sex actually end in love?

Review:

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This was just so much fun to read. I had the best time reading these elf girls’ stories and I can’t wait to dive into Parties once I get through my ARCs.

I really love how each girl had their part of the story and how their experiences throughout their vacations helped them become better versions of themselves. I also just really loved the MMCs too. They were so dreamy and I am so eager to get to know them better in Parties.

Nascosta’s writing style is so addicting and the romance storylines they create are just too fun. If you’re looking for spicy low-stakes fantasy, this is for you. Even if this wasn’t monster romance, I think Nascosta would be known for their excellent storytelling and style. The romances are the perfect blend of soft & sweet and spicy & hotttt.

I cannot wait to keep making my way through CM Nascosta’s work this year. I read Morning Glory & Mabon Fest last year and really had a good time, so I know I’m going to just have the best time this year.

Happy reading, friends!

Olivia

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{Review} How I Met Your Moth-er by Miranda Sapphire

 

Page count: 88

Publisher: Miranda Sapphire

Published on: February 23, 2023

Genres: adult paranormal romance, cozy fantasy, monster romance

Format: eARC (provided by author for an honest review) 

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Rating: 5/5 ✨

Spice: 3/5 🌶️

✨T R O P E S✨

- MM romance

- moth man x human

- trans MMC (FANTASTIC REP TOO!)

- found family

- one bed!

- both MCs are literal cinnamon rolls

- hurt/comfort

Synopsis:

Elliot is just trying to keep it all together when a creature of legend crash-lands in front of him one stormy night. Though he’s huge and intimidating, Elliot has to admit that his unexpected guest is also sweet and kind—but can he trust him?

Can Elliot let himself…want him?

Content Warnings: graphic sex scenes, mention of transphobia and homophobia (not shown), mention of drug abuse and minor confrontation with an intoxicated person, estranged birth family, death of a family member (not shown), some depictions of anxiety and depression (mild).

Review:

I had the joy of beta/sensitivity reading this lovely monster romance novella and I had an absolute blast. This is probably one of the best monster romances I’ve read in a while and I just need to push this into more peoples’ hands. Please read this!

This was one of the sweetest monster romances I’ve read yet. Not only is Elliot a total sweetie, but Bis! What a dream boat of a mothman! His genuine care for Elliot was just delightful. I love how the two communicated and I loved being in Bis’s head as his feelings for Elliot grew. His adoration for Elliot was absolutely adorable from the get-go, but the genuine care that he had to understand how he was feeling and processing everything? That was just A++. Bis is the blueprint for healthy novella length monster romance monster leads.

If you’re looking for a queer monster romance, you need to check this one out. I’m so obsessed and I’ll be gifting my friends copies and pushing them to read it ASAP. Consider yourself lovingly pushed. Just read it!

Happy reading, friends!

Olivia

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Forbidden (Luna & Sol Omegaverse #1) by Emilia Emerson

Page count: 557

Publisher: Emilia Emerson

Published on: March 1, 2023

Genres: adult romance, paranormal, dark romance

Format: eARC in exchange for an honest review

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Rating: 3/5 ✨

Spice: 2/5 🌶️

• T R O P E S •

- omegaverse

- MMMF romance

- found family

- “touch her and you die”

- hurt/comfort

- fated mates

CW: mentions of past sexual abuse, emotional neglect, brief thoughts of suicide, parental abuse, fatphobia, depression, low self esteem, PTSD, disordered eating

Synopsis:

What if everything forbidden to me — freedom, love, pleasure — could be mine?

Would I be brave enough to take it?

Five years ago, Josie Porter’s life was about to begin: she was going to escape her abusive family, move in with her best friend, and start college. Now, scarred from years of government torture in the Designation Academy, her dreams are long gone. Her only goal now is survival.

With the Designation Government out to pair every omega with often brutal alpha packs, Josie has to turn to black-market suppressants to disguise her biology. But when the supply runs out, Josie can no longer run from her designation.

Cam, Ben, and Theo Ashwood had given up on their dream to find an omega, refusing to participate in the government’s oppressive policies. But when the underground anti-government Alliance asks them to help an omega in need, they can’t say no. They never expected to meet her — their fated mate.

Suddenly surrounded by alphas desperate to tend to her every need, Josie finds herself feeling things she only dreamed of as a child — love, trust…hope.

But even the protection of her fiercely loyal pack can’t stand against those determined to tear them apart.

Review:

This book had all of the potential, but I really wish a few things had been tweaked to make it the best it could be. Going into Forbidden, I really enjoyed Josie and her pack. However, as the story continued, the plot became repetitive and Josie’s constant negativity toward herself was lowkey exhausting.

When it came to the romance, I really enjoyed it! I loved how Cam, Ben, and Theo really nurtured Josie and her spirit. This book had a beautiful message about self love and growing and healing after traumatic events. I was a big big fan of those elements. They were really well done.

Overall, this book was a lovely read. I wish some of the more repetitive bits had been cut to make the book a bit shorter (Who am I asking for a book to be shorter? Sometimes it’s truly needed! Swear!).

I’m definitely intrigued enough to read the sequel, but I’m wary of it being just as long and repetitive… 🤔

Happy reading, friends!

Olivia

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