Who is this book for?
- Readers who enjoy light-hearted paranormal romance with a mix of humor and steam would likely enjoy this book.
- Fans of Ali Hazelwood's previous works, especially those who appreciate her writing style and character dynamics, will probably find this an entertaining read.
- Those who grew up reading Twilight or similar vampire/werewolf stories may appreciate the nostalgic elements while enjoying a more adult take on the genre.
- Readers who like slow-burn romances, found family tropes, and don't mind some classic romance tropes like arranged marriages and fated mates would also be drawn to this book.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers looking for a more serious or deeply developed paranormal world might be disappointed by the lighter approach and underdeveloped aspects of the setting.
- Those who prefer their romance with less humor or find quirky, self-deprecating heroines annoying may struggle with the main character's voice.
- Readers who are tired of typical paranormal romance tropes or are looking for something more original in the genre might find this too formulaic.
- Those who dislike explicit sexual content, especially involving non-human anatomy, should probably avoid this book.
- Lastly, readers who prefer their urban fantasy or paranormal fiction to focus more on plot and world-building rather than romance may find this lacking in depth.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Entertaining and fun paranormal romance
- Good tension and chemistry between the main characters
- Humorous writing style with witty dialogue
- Interesting world-building with vampires and werewolves
- Slow-burn romance that many readers enjoyed
- Strong found family themes
- Intriguing mystery subplot
- Likable and relatable main characters
- Satisfying steam/spice level for many readers
- Nostalgic Twilight-like vibes that appealed to some
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Some found the writing style and dialogue cringey or trying too hard to be funny
- Worldbuilding and plot felt underdeveloped or confusing to some readers
- Lack of character depth or development for some
- Romance felt forced or lacking chemistry to some readers
- Some found the 'knot' aspect of werewolf anatomy off-putting
- Pacing issues, with a slow start and rushed ending
- Third act breakup felt unnecessary to some
- Some found it too similar to the author's previous works
- Lack of physical descriptions made it hard for some to visualize characters
- Info-dumping and 'telling vs showing' criticized by some readers
