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La Famiglia Mostro #1
Werewolves Hate Clogs
Othniel “Neil” Ricci has a sweet new gig working at his uncle's flower shop—good hourly pay, free room and board, and he has absolutely no idea that the city is apparently infested with monsters.
That is, until he does.
Louis Morénas-Mostro is a werewolf and an underboss in the monstrous crime family who rule over everything that goes bump in the night. When a prized magical artifact becomes inadvertently attached to Neil, Lou is determined to get it back at any cost.
...Even pretending to date him.
Neil finds himself at odds with an entire monster family, their rebellious enemies, and his own growing attraction to Lou. He hopes he lives long enough to find out if their explosive chemistry can lead to something real, but first he has to make sure he doesn’t end up as monster kibble.
That is, until he does.
Louis Morénas-Mostro is a werewolf and an underboss in the monstrous crime family who rule over everything that goes bump in the night. When a prized magical artifact becomes inadvertently attached to Neil, Lou is determined to get it back at any cost.
...Even pretending to date him.
Neil finds himself at odds with an entire monster family, their rebellious enemies, and his own growing attraction to Lou. He hopes he lives long enough to find out if their explosive chemistry can lead to something real, but first he has to make sure he doesn’t end up as monster kibble.
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2023
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June 29, 2023
DNF @ 31%.
The cover is gorgeous, the title is cute. The CWs are like : serious shit will happen and reviews are like : shit is dark. And… it’s been like comedy hour almost the entire time. Like, can we be serious for 1 second?
Instead we have disastrous snark MC being sassy or hysterically laughing at everything. It’s one or the other. And then we have Lou the douche (I swear I’ve never read so many variations of “douche” in one book in my like) with his wang wizardry, his schlong sorcery, etc… either being a douche or trying to get into our MCs pants or cut off his hand.
And there’s a lot of world building stuff going on (like 4 different dimensions) and far too many characters for me to keep track of (the 9 bracelet dudes, the two fae brothers, the demon dude, the head honcho dude, the other two werewolves, the vampire, and at least a few more in forgetting).
So we spend about 25% of this book with Neil telling Lou to fuck off. But now they are good, and the want wizardry is a go. And now they are calling each other “baby” every other sentence (a search of the book shows “baby” used 182x).
And I’m in the middle of the first sex scene, and there’s an obscenely long tongue, and the promise of a knot, but I’m just exhausted.
This isn’t my type of humour (though even if it was, you don’t have to be at 100% the whole time). The plot is being lost in the snark (we get it, he hates clogs… though the hellhound seems more offended by them than Lou). And maybe things get better, but my capacity for tolerating humour is at its limit, and I can’t with the “baby”s.
The cover is gorgeous, the title is cute. The CWs are like : serious shit will happen and reviews are like : shit is dark. And… it’s been like comedy hour almost the entire time. Like, can we be serious for 1 second?
Instead we have disastrous snark MC being sassy or hysterically laughing at everything. It’s one or the other. And then we have Lou the douche (I swear I’ve never read so many variations of “douche” in one book in my like) with his wang wizardry, his schlong sorcery, etc… either being a douche or trying to get into our MCs pants or cut off his hand.
And there’s a lot of world building stuff going on (like 4 different dimensions) and far too many characters for me to keep track of (the 9 bracelet dudes, the two fae brothers, the demon dude, the head honcho dude, the other two werewolves, the vampire, and at least a few more in forgetting).
So we spend about 25% of this book with Neil telling Lou to fuck off. But now they are good, and the want wizardry is a go. And now they are calling each other “baby” every other sentence (a search of the book shows “baby” used 182x).
And I’m in the middle of the first sex scene, and there’s an obscenely long tongue, and the promise of a knot, but I’m just exhausted.
This isn’t my type of humour (though even if it was, you don’t have to be at 100% the whole time). The plot is being lost in the snark (we get it, he hates clogs… though the hellhound seems more offended by them than Lou). And maybe things get better, but my capacity for tolerating humour is at its limit, and I can’t with the “baby”s.
June 30, 2023
AHH! This book! I loved it!
Werewolves Hate Clogs (already SUCH a great title!) is a wildly imaginative, fun, sassy, sexy, quick-paced romance between Lou, a mafia leader werewolf, and Neil, the unsuspecting human who is just watching his uncle's flower shop for the summer.
Let me see if I can sum this up quickly with no major spoilers! Neil finds himself unexpectedly linked to Lou when the bracelet that Lou owned is transferred to him. It's not a normal bracelet - no, it can summon 8 different spirits, all that can do different things and have such unique personalities. I absolutely loved them! Lou needs to protect both Neil, the bracelet, and his leadership of his mafia family, so what better solution is there than - fake mates! :D
And then there's Izba! >:( (You'll understand this once you read it!). Izba is the best! And so is Flanders. And Myrna. OMG I just loved them all.
A couple things really shined in this book for me - the humor, which is sassy and snarky and FUN! Neil is not gonna be a passive fake mate, oh no. He stands up for himself and his fugly crocs! And also the creativity to think up so many unique and individual characters with different personalities, both the monsters that make up the mafia family and the spirits that are in the bracelet. I absolutely loved reading about every character, and now I want stories for the entire mafia!
And of course I can't not speak a little bit about the chemistry between Neil and Lou. These two! If you're a fan of some light kink, size difference, somewhat shifted-form-sex, and knots - well, this book is your jam.
So yes, definitely check this book out! I know that KL has LOTS more planned in this universe, and I for one cannot wait for it!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Werewolves Hate Clogs (already SUCH a great title!) is a wildly imaginative, fun, sassy, sexy, quick-paced romance between Lou, a mafia leader werewolf, and Neil, the unsuspecting human who is just watching his uncle's flower shop for the summer.
Let me see if I can sum this up quickly with no major spoilers! Neil finds himself unexpectedly linked to Lou when the bracelet that Lou owned is transferred to him. It's not a normal bracelet - no, it can summon 8 different spirits, all that can do different things and have such unique personalities. I absolutely loved them! Lou needs to protect both Neil, the bracelet, and his leadership of his mafia family, so what better solution is there than - fake mates! :D
And then there's Izba! >:( (You'll understand this once you read it!). Izba is the best! And so is Flanders. And Myrna. OMG I just loved them all.
A couple things really shined in this book for me - the humor, which is sassy and snarky and FUN! Neil is not gonna be a passive fake mate, oh no. He stands up for himself and his fugly crocs! And also the creativity to think up so many unique and individual characters with different personalities, both the monsters that make up the mafia family and the spirits that are in the bracelet. I absolutely loved reading about every character, and now I want stories for the entire mafia!
And of course I can't not speak a little bit about the chemistry between Neil and Lou. These two! If you're a fan of some light kink, size difference, somewhat shifted-form-sex, and knots - well, this book is your jam.
So yes, definitely check this book out! I know that KL has LOTS more planned in this universe, and I for one cannot wait for it!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
August 8, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
Welcome to the first book in the La Famiglia Mostro series, where a world of monsters lurks, invisible and hidden, rubbing shoulders and exchanging smiles with the unknowing and unwitting humans of Somerstown. There are werewolves and vampires, demons and angels, and just about anything you can imagine. For Neil … it’s a lot. Almost too much.
This book is a chaotic roller coaster ride and I was there for every bit of it. The humor, the world building, Neil being sweet and snarky and — for all that he was dragged along behind Luc like a prize — very proactive.
There’s a lot of sex in this book, spanking, power dynamics, and knotting. And I do mean a lot of sex. I have always enjoyed this author’s work, and I am so happy to see that this is the first book in a new series, and very curious to see which pair of monsters hook up next!
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
5 stars
Welcome to the first book in the La Famiglia Mostro series, where a world of monsters lurks, invisible and hidden, rubbing shoulders and exchanging smiles with the unknowing and unwitting humans of Somerstown. There are werewolves and vampires, demons and angels, and just about anything you can imagine. For Neil … it’s a lot. Almost too much.
This book is a chaotic roller coaster ride and I was there for every bit of it. The humor, the world building, Neil being sweet and snarky and — for all that he was dragged along behind Luc like a prize — very proactive.
There’s a lot of sex in this book, spanking, power dynamics, and knotting. And I do mean a lot of sex. I have always enjoyed this author’s work, and I am so happy to see that this is the first book in a new series, and very curious to see which pair of monsters hook up next!
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
July 9, 2023
Steamy!
I always enjoy K.L. Hiers' books for how wildly imaginative they are. The world they have created here is just something else. I don't have words.
Plenty of humor, a great story, that worldbuilding all made for an entertaining read.
Of course, it was also highly steamy. When Neil gave in, he went for it. It did, however, get to be a bit much for me. The steamy parts were pages and pages long, so I skimmed some where I could. Just personal preference or not being in the mood for it, I guess.
Love where the story ended and hope for more in the series
I always enjoy K.L. Hiers' books for how wildly imaginative they are. The world they have created here is just something else. I don't have words.
Plenty of humor, a great story, that worldbuilding all made for an entertaining read.
Of course, it was also highly steamy. When Neil gave in, he went for it. It did, however, get to be a bit much for me. The steamy parts were pages and pages long, so I skimmed some where I could. Just personal preference or not being in the mood for it, I guess.
Love where the story ended and hope for more in the series
August 22, 2023
5 stars 🌟
I can’t even begin to explain how much I love this book!? I just didn’t want it to end 😭 I don’t even know what I was looking for at this point but I’m so glad I stumbled across this. It’s just different from everything else I’ve read so far.
It has monsters, found family trope, fake dating, a bit of action/intrigue on the side and a whole lot of spice!!! This book also had me cackling fr 😂 The humor and the banter is so up my alley that I just had so much fun reading it.
If you’re not a fan of characters calling each other “baby,” you’re definitely not going to like this. Seeing as I positively melt for that endearment, I was thriving the entire time 😂 Lots of knotting involved as well. The first three consecutive times should be proof enough lol.
But yeah I don’t know what else to say. I loved the spice and the romance but I also loved the whole monster plot and side characters. I need more books from this series!!!
I can’t even begin to explain how much I love this book!? I just didn’t want it to end 😭 I don’t even know what I was looking for at this point but I’m so glad I stumbled across this. It’s just different from everything else I’ve read so far.
It has monsters, found family trope, fake dating, a bit of action/intrigue on the side and a whole lot of spice!!! This book also had me cackling fr 😂 The humor and the banter is so up my alley that I just had so much fun reading it.
If you’re not a fan of characters calling each other “baby,” you’re definitely not going to like this. Seeing as I positively melt for that endearment, I was thriving the entire time 😂 Lots of knotting involved as well. The first three consecutive times should be proof enough lol.
But yeah I don’t know what else to say. I loved the spice and the romance but I also loved the whole monster plot and side characters. I need more books from this series!!!
August 6, 2023
DNF @ P62 (14% - Ch.4)
I was having a great time with this, liked the MC we start with and the banter between him and the Love Interest when the first meet. That is up until the point I NOPEd out because the LI decided to hit the MC.
It was called "Spanking" but you can't call it that when they've literally, LITERALLY, just met 10 minutes ago. It's called "Spanking" when all participants are informed & consenting adults.
He beat him, 10 minutes after meeting him. Haven't had such a disassociation, "throw me out of the book and the house" moment in years! And I read a 500+ pages toxic relationship with a true Serial Killer book a few days ago!
So I'm gonna NOPE my way out of this. *Maraya out*
dnf
September 10, 2023dnf @ 40%……..i found this to be too much and a bit annoying….so many characters talking constantly, which sounds like a weird gripe but trust me😭 or maybe don’t, maybe the chatter felt incessant bc those mfs were quickly grinding my gears……and i hate to say this, sorry to you neil, but u were fucking insufferable…..the constant comedy hour was too much….i just can’t continue😵💫
July 18, 2023
Fun and hot!
I should have expected how much I’d laugh, given the title, but it still came as a bit of a surprise. There was a lot of action, humor, and smexy times. This is definitely a series I’ll continue!
I should have expected how much I’d laugh, given the title, but it still came as a bit of a surprise. There was a lot of action, humor, and smexy times. This is definitely a series I’ll continue!
June 16, 2025
2.5 stars
The horrifying monsters and Izba were the best part of this book.
The horrifying monsters and Izba were the best part of this book.
June 22, 2025
This would have been a DNF if I wasn’t doing a buddy read.
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September 30, 2023Not for me? I couldn’t get past 17%.
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February 18, 2025DNF ~50%
I love the beginning...
I love the beginning...
June 24, 2023
4.25 maybe
Almost DNF and that would have been a shame. The last half of the book was getting really good and the plot was interesting. The sex scenes were hot but the romance felt rushed and awkward.
Honestly I didn't much care for any of it until almost the 30% mark, then it started getting really good. Personal opinion, but it didn't seem like the MCs had any chemistry until that point and even when they did it didn't quite feel natural. I liked Neil throughout the whole book, but could take or leave Lou. if this book was JUST Neil and the spirits in the Reliquary it'd probably be a 10/10. Maybe if it'd been a slower burn it wouldn't have seemed so much like Neil was mostly just out for the D and that Lou had actual real feelings for Neil beyond his magic bracelet. It got better toward the middle but at no point would I have been surprised if Lou pulled a Hans. A "if only there was someone who loved you" situation.
At the end of the day it wasn't bad. Had a lot of quotable lines and an interesting story to go with the issues. I'd probably eventually reread this and not sad that I bought it. I'd even reccomend it ANF this author to people without hesitation. I just found it lacking. Heck, K.L. Hiers can make an audience buy a sweet romantic attachment to a mirror monster with no face in like 2 chapters; this could have been more convincing.
Almost DNF and that would have been a shame. The last half of the book was getting really good and the plot was interesting. The sex scenes were hot but the romance felt rushed and awkward.
Honestly I didn't much care for any of it until almost the 30% mark, then it started getting really good. Personal opinion, but it didn't seem like the MCs had any chemistry until that point and even when they did it didn't quite feel natural. I liked Neil throughout the whole book, but could take or leave Lou. if this book was JUST Neil and the spirits in the Reliquary it'd probably be a 10/10. Maybe if it'd been a slower burn it wouldn't have seemed so much like Neil was mostly just out for the D and that Lou had actual real feelings for Neil beyond his magic bracelet. It got better toward the middle but at no point would I have been surprised if Lou pulled a Hans. A "if only there was someone who loved you" situation.
At the end of the day it wasn't bad. Had a lot of quotable lines and an interesting story to go with the issues. I'd probably eventually reread this and not sad that I bought it. I'd even reccomend it ANF this author to people without hesitation. I just found it lacking. Heck, K.L. Hiers can make an audience buy a sweet romantic attachment to a mirror monster with no face in like 2 chapters; this could have been more convincing.
June 28, 2023
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! I got so caught up & invested in the plost and characters that the steamy bits kinda snuck up on me - this rarely happens, I live for the steamy stuff! - it all blended together to make a thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining, and riveting love story. Found family, secrets revealed, mafia, monsters good and bad, betrayal, suspense, romance, humor, and sass for DAYS, this one has it all. Don't know where the author gets some of this stuff, but WOW, am I ever a fan! Izba is awesome!!! Can't wait for more from this captivating world & cast of uniquely quirky characters. LOVE IT!
June 26, 2023
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. Neil came to Somerstown to help out at his uncle’s flower shop as he was leaving on a trip. As he goes about filling the list of customers demands, he meets Lou who is there to pick up a cactus. What follows is hilarity as he smart mouths him. After Lou leaves, he gets a visit from Myrna and Flanders, not realizing that he is wearing Lou’s bracelet. Told from Neil’s point of view. This started his relationship with Lou. Great world building, great chemistry, lots of action and high heat between them as they try to solve the mystery of the plague that is harming the weres in the city. Loved this and cannot wait for more.
July 1, 2023
Goody Gumdrops
Caution!! Schlong Mischief afoot *giggle snort* Please refrain from eating it drinking while reading this book as it is a choking hazard. Like most of K.L's books.
Neil is absolutely positively one of the funniest characters K.L Hiers has ever written. The made up words are my favorite thing and I want to insert them into conversations with my husband.
Lou, what to say about my Lou, he is a prickly loveable werewolf that loves Cactuses (I don't like the word Cacti 😑) Lou needs a cuddle, he has so much going on and he is handling perfectly. He truly wants what's best for his family.
Every single side character needs their own book. Every. Single. One.
My favorite things from this book:
Wang Wizardry
Concussion or lust the age-old question
Izba!
Hook, line, knots, and all
Flanders
Now if y'all will excuse me I need to see where I can buy a pair of crocs because Kat makes me want to try a pair on.
Caution!! Schlong Mischief afoot *giggle snort* Please refrain from eating it drinking while reading this book as it is a choking hazard. Like most of K.L's books.
Neil is absolutely positively one of the funniest characters K.L Hiers has ever written. The made up words are my favorite thing and I want to insert them into conversations with my husband.
Lou, what to say about my Lou, he is a prickly loveable werewolf that loves Cactuses (I don't like the word Cacti 😑) Lou needs a cuddle, he has so much going on and he is handling perfectly. He truly wants what's best for his family.
Every single side character needs their own book. Every. Single. One.
My favorite things from this book:
Wang Wizardry
Concussion or lust the age-old question
Izba!
Hook, line, knots, and all
Flanders
Now if y'all will excuse me I need to see where I can buy a pair of crocs because Kat makes me want to try a pair on.
June 16, 2025
3.5 stars rounded up for fun
This was a lot sillier than expected. I had fun reading it in general. I liked the paranormal cast of characters, action, and humor. I loved how feisty Neil was, it really kept the pace going. The smut was hot (for me) with about 5/5 spice.
I found the actual relationship development a bit hard to believe. It went pretty swiftly from "you're a douche" to "I can't wait to screw you and be your pretend mate," and there as no reason why so I just ended up leery the whole time.
This was a lot sillier than expected. I had fun reading it in general. I liked the paranormal cast of characters, action, and humor. I loved how feisty Neil was, it really kept the pace going. The smut was hot (for me) with about 5/5 spice.
I found the actual relationship development a bit hard to believe. It went pretty swiftly from "you're a douche" to "I can't wait to screw you and be your pretend mate," and there as no reason why so I just ended up leery the whole time.
June 24, 2023
Thank you for the ARC read, I voluntarily give this book an honest review. Strange and mystery of the hot and heavy kind!
The Uranian Flora was a spot of mystery, well at least to Neil. After all flower arrangements made up by invisible hands!?! Oh and don't forget the mysterious of the nightblooming cereus that started it all. Only a dang possessed bracelets has a hold on Neil, popping him into a bucket full of troubling mad creatures. At least he has Myran and Flanders, only if they would warn a fellow before popping in! Neil is hilarious refreshing change, because you never know what is going to come bouncing out his mouth. Fake it all.. hmm? human pulled into a world that is dangerous, but this sassy guy want back down until he has his wolf by the tail. Lou very well may have to bite his off his tongue, cause this is one mate that wouldn't sit meekly by.
The Uranian Flora was a spot of mystery, well at least to Neil. After all flower arrangements made up by invisible hands!?! Oh and don't forget the mysterious of the nightblooming cereus that started it all. Only a dang possessed bracelets has a hold on Neil, popping him into a bucket full of troubling mad creatures. At least he has Myran and Flanders, only if they would warn a fellow before popping in! Neil is hilarious refreshing change, because you never know what is going to come bouncing out his mouth. Fake it all.. hmm? human pulled into a world that is dangerous, but this sassy guy want back down until he has his wolf by the tail. Lou very well may have to bite his off his tongue, cause this is one mate that wouldn't sit meekly by.
June 25, 2023
I have to admit, I really enjoy watching the supernatural world unfold from the uninitiated. I'll say I don't bur that's just because I really want the other pov. But having Neil's be the only poverty gives a level of uncertainty and surprise. Watching him grow into this world was lots of fun.
This world was truly complex and convoluted. Lou may have to deal with giving Neil a crash course but he makes sure smexy times abound.
I am really curious where this world will go.
This world was truly complex and convoluted. Lou may have to deal with giving Neil a crash course but he makes sure smexy times abound.
I am really curious where this world will go.
June 25, 2023
Neil works in his Uncle's flower shop and he meets Lou, a Mafia Werewolf. When Lou's Reliquary mysteriously moves to Neil's wrist, they pretend to be mates until they can figure out how to move it back. Then it turns real and their hot, smutty sex proves they are mates after all. This book made your temperature rise with lots of sexy times and plenty of supernatural happenings. Lou is one hunky werewolf and Neil can't fight his charm or domination.
October 11, 2023
The story was clever and had many, many funny verbal exchanges between characters, but the VERY LONG (chapter-length) sex scenes were unnecessary and repetitive. I understand this was a MM romance and sex is primary to many of these books, but give me more story - more plot and character development any day. This story was fun and original and I did enjoy it very much.
June 24, 2023
This book was great! Interesting, with some new worlds to explore; funny, with Neil’s snarky commentary; and HOT, with lots of knotty, smexy times! SO looking forward to more in this world, I hope Shiloh will get a book.
June 25, 2023
loved it!
I absolutely loved this book. I hope to see more of Neil and Lou! You could really get a good sense of their relationship and I loved them as a couple.
I absolutely loved this book. I hope to see more of Neil and Lou! You could really get a good sense of their relationship and I loved them as a couple.
June 24, 2023
This was so much fun!! Neil was hilarious. Loved it!
April 6, 2025
Mind blowing and so fun. The imaginative creatures were all so good, the house was amazing. I thought Werewolves hating clogs was some mafia-cover plumbing thing but no, werewolves hate Crocs, and that should tell you a lot about this book.
June 30, 2023
Another fun read
If there is one thing KL Hiers can do, it’s give us great world building and wonderful characters. They do so in spades in Werewolves Hate Clogs. What an absolutely interesting concept this book has.
Neil was so sassy and the way he handles Lou from start to finish was spot on. It took me a little bit of time to love Lou, but by the end I was riding the Lou train for sure. He and Neil just…worked. I loved that they couldn’t keep their hands off one another. The spice level here was delicious.
This book is long, so be prepared to submerse yourself in the fantastic world building and cuddle up with a sassy man and his over protective werewolf.
If there is one thing KL Hiers can do, it’s give us great world building and wonderful characters. They do so in spades in Werewolves Hate Clogs. What an absolutely interesting concept this book has.
Neil was so sassy and the way he handles Lou from start to finish was spot on. It took me a little bit of time to love Lou, but by the end I was riding the Lou train for sure. He and Neil just…worked. I loved that they couldn’t keep their hands off one another. The spice level here was delicious.
This book is long, so be prepared to submerse yourself in the fantastic world building and cuddle up with a sassy man and his over protective werewolf.
August 14, 2023
DNF at page 2 ... shallow conversation
July 1, 2023
I'm going to be honest, when I first read the description I was intrigued yet weary. I had no idea how the author would manage to pull off writing this and still make it believable? Especially cause I've never read anything by them before, however, after this book I definitely am going to be reading more books by them in the future.
This book had me giggling and smiling within the first two chapters, and it just kept getting better and better from there. At first there were so many characters! It was a shock, and I was curious as to how they fit into the story. Were they just going to be used as a filler? Would they just help with progression? Or were they going to be an integral part of the overall plot line?
The answer to those questions is this... They all had a reason to be apart of this story, they all contributed to not just adding fantastic character dialogue, but they also helped not only help the flow of the story but they also were a very integral part to the battle that occured. I love when side characters aren't just there as background noise, but they actually have a very important role to play. Each character was very well written and described. I could envision each and everyone of these slightly horrifying characters. There is so much detail that at times you kinda wish there weren't! For my brain, when a book is heavily detailed I can actually picture what's being described, because of the highly detailed descriptions of not just the characters but the world/background that the scenes are occuring in. And that happened throughout this whole book!
I have never read a book like this before, there was magic and mystery, romance and spice, action and betrayal, budding friendships, and soo many mythical creatures! Many of which I'm pretty sure was made up from the authors imagination, as I have never come across those names in other works of fiction. All of the interactions the side characters had with the main characters was excellent! It provided such terrific dialogue that it just made you smile because of their banter. (A lot of the bickering is because of Crocs, who knew they were so horrid?)
I loved the plot! The mystery element was so well written that I couldn't even predict what was going to happen next. This book kept me on my toes which I really, really enjoyed! And the romance that blooming throughout the story between Lou and Neil was so fabulous and spicy! I loved that Neil had no qualms about standing up to Lou even though Lou is a werewolf. Both of their characters were terrific and Lou certainly has his hands full with Neil.
Overall I immensely joined this story, and I really hope that another story will take place in this world, that's how much I enjoyed it. I'm going to miss nor just Neil and Lou, but also Myrna, Buffy, Flanders, Izba, Princess Bridgette, the others in the bracelet and Shiloh! Izba was definitely my favorite character, 😍 which is shocking considering he's a... House!
"Wait... So it's like a werewolf period?" This line was hilarious!
*I received an early copy of this book and this is my honest review.*
This book had me giggling and smiling within the first two chapters, and it just kept getting better and better from there. At first there were so many characters! It was a shock, and I was curious as to how they fit into the story. Were they just going to be used as a filler? Would they just help with progression? Or were they going to be an integral part of the overall plot line?
The answer to those questions is this... They all had a reason to be apart of this story, they all contributed to not just adding fantastic character dialogue, but they also helped not only help the flow of the story but they also were a very integral part to the battle that occured. I love when side characters aren't just there as background noise, but they actually have a very important role to play. Each character was very well written and described. I could envision each and everyone of these slightly horrifying characters. There is so much detail that at times you kinda wish there weren't! For my brain, when a book is heavily detailed I can actually picture what's being described, because of the highly detailed descriptions of not just the characters but the world/background that the scenes are occuring in. And that happened throughout this whole book!
I have never read a book like this before, there was magic and mystery, romance and spice, action and betrayal, budding friendships, and soo many mythical creatures! Many of which I'm pretty sure was made up from the authors imagination, as I have never come across those names in other works of fiction. All of the interactions the side characters had with the main characters was excellent! It provided such terrific dialogue that it just made you smile because of their banter. (A lot of the bickering is because of Crocs, who knew they were so horrid?)
I loved the plot! The mystery element was so well written that I couldn't even predict what was going to happen next. This book kept me on my toes which I really, really enjoyed! And the romance that blooming throughout the story between Lou and Neil was so fabulous and spicy! I loved that Neil had no qualms about standing up to Lou even though Lou is a werewolf. Both of their characters were terrific and Lou certainly has his hands full with Neil.
Overall I immensely joined this story, and I really hope that another story will take place in this world, that's how much I enjoyed it. I'm going to miss nor just Neil and Lou, but also Myrna, Buffy, Flanders, Izba, Princess Bridgette, the others in the bracelet and Shiloh! Izba was definitely my favorite character, 😍 which is shocking considering he's a... House!
"Wait... So it's like a werewolf period?" This line was hilarious!
*I received an early copy of this book and this is my honest review.*
November 10, 2023
4.5 rounded up to 5
The dom hulking werewolf x horny bratty human powerbottom pairing of this book was a combination I enjoyed immensely. The sex was rough, plenty, messy, and very knotty. I'm a monsterfucker fan and Lou, the werewolf underboss of the secret monster mafia had me thirsting hard. Huge, dominant, rough, but also oh so loving, passionate, and thoughtful with his human mate had me swooning twice as hard (and the things he can do with his long and thick tongue XD). His tender and careful aftercare towards his human mate after every rough fucking is a huge plus in my book. And Neil the lil human, so chatty, so brave (or sometimes just stupid lol), so bratty, so horny af. I really enjoyed his seemingly never-ending comments for everything. Though tbh, I was a bit annoyed by him in the first few parts of the book, but I loved him eventually.
Then you have the world building and side characters. There was a LOT. So many monsters, so many dimensions, so many side characters. This seems like Book 1 in the series so I can't wait for the sequels to delve deeper into those other dimensions and characters, like that other mafia demon underboss Mr. Heiss and his captive fallen angel Sariel.
I really liked the side characters, particularly the spirits in the magical bracelet thingy. Like Myrna, and Flanders the bitchy hellhound who has a posh taste in clothing as well as a deep personal vendetta against crocs. I wish this was comic or a graphic novel or something because I really wanted to see what each of the spirits looked like exactly. They all had very varied and interesting designs. For those who had read this,
One of the things I disliked about this though was there was this one spirit in the bracelet that is the most powerful of them all,
Overall, I enjoyed this a lot. I can't wait for the sequel/s.
The dom hulking werewolf x horny bratty human powerbottom pairing of this book was a combination I enjoyed immensely. The sex was rough, plenty, messy, and very knotty. I'm a monsterfucker fan and Lou, the werewolf underboss of the secret monster mafia had me thirsting hard. Huge, dominant, rough, but also oh so loving, passionate, and thoughtful with his human mate had me swooning twice as hard (and the things he can do with his long and thick tongue XD). His tender and careful aftercare towards his human mate after every rough fucking is a huge plus in my book. And Neil the lil human, so chatty, so brave (or sometimes just stupid lol), so bratty, so horny af. I really enjoyed his seemingly never-ending comments for everything. Though tbh, I was a bit annoyed by him in the first few parts of the book, but I loved him eventually.
Then you have the world building and side characters. There was a LOT. So many monsters, so many dimensions, so many side characters. This seems like Book 1 in the series so I can't wait for the sequels to delve deeper into those other dimensions and characters, like that other mafia demon underboss Mr. Heiss and his captive fallen angel Sariel.
I really liked the side characters, particularly the spirits in the magical bracelet thingy. Like Myrna, and Flanders the bitchy hellhound who has a posh taste in clothing as well as a deep personal vendetta against crocs. I wish this was comic or a graphic novel or something because I really wanted to see what each of the spirits looked like exactly. They all had very varied and interesting designs. For those who had read this,
One of the things I disliked about this though was there was this one spirit in the bracelet that is the most powerful of them all,
Overall, I enjoyed this a lot. I can't wait for the sequel/s.
September 2, 2023
A rude introduction
An odd new series that was a bit hard to get a feel for at the beginning. Learning the world through a human POV gave a good way to introduce things as we learned about it while he did, but it also brought up things in the world that were a bit hard to swallow and turned out to maybe be specific to the couple in question. Add in the slow start and it was certainly a first book that took some warming up to enjoy.
Neil is trying to figure out his life and takes a job looking after his uncle's flower shop while he is away. When the shop suddenly starts talking to him, followed by attacking monsters and a bracelet that won't come off the world seems to have gone mad and dragged him with it. Neil takes it in stride best as he can but needs some help from a smooth talking customer, who turns out to be a werewolf mob boss. Lou needs his bracelet back and the only way to bring in a human is as a mate, so the two have to pretend to make sure that they can keep Neil and the city safe.
Lou flips quickly from smooth seducer to demanding and expectant when things go south. As soon as the paranormal world gets revealed Lou expects Neil to do everything he says, both in the bedroom and in public, and states that this is the normal monster way. This domineering routine doesn't seem to sit well with Neil at first and when he fights against it Lou won't let him choose any other way. Reading this it didn't sit well and painted the monsters in a rather negative light, which made it hard to see their perspective at first. As the story continues there is more about the monsters learned, how they work within the city and what their hierarchy does to help, which makes it easier to understand them. It also becomes clear that Lou is the one who wants the relationship dynamics to be as they are, not the whole mob, and he does want a partner who wants that as well, but wouldn't force it. It took some time for that to be clear though, so it was a bit iffy at the beginning.
As more was revealed about the paranormal world, the politics going on, and even the players involved, it was clear that this series has plenty of directions it could go in. Though slow to start this first book really set things up well and leaves plenty of paranormal possibilities for future stories. An intriguing series that has promise.
An odd new series that was a bit hard to get a feel for at the beginning. Learning the world through a human POV gave a good way to introduce things as we learned about it while he did, but it also brought up things in the world that were a bit hard to swallow and turned out to maybe be specific to the couple in question. Add in the slow start and it was certainly a first book that took some warming up to enjoy.
Neil is trying to figure out his life and takes a job looking after his uncle's flower shop while he is away. When the shop suddenly starts talking to him, followed by attacking monsters and a bracelet that won't come off the world seems to have gone mad and dragged him with it. Neil takes it in stride best as he can but needs some help from a smooth talking customer, who turns out to be a werewolf mob boss. Lou needs his bracelet back and the only way to bring in a human is as a mate, so the two have to pretend to make sure that they can keep Neil and the city safe.
Lou flips quickly from smooth seducer to demanding and expectant when things go south. As soon as the paranormal world gets revealed Lou expects Neil to do everything he says, both in the bedroom and in public, and states that this is the normal monster way. This domineering routine doesn't seem to sit well with Neil at first and when he fights against it Lou won't let him choose any other way. Reading this it didn't sit well and painted the monsters in a rather negative light, which made it hard to see their perspective at first. As the story continues there is more about the monsters learned, how they work within the city and what their hierarchy does to help, which makes it easier to understand them. It also becomes clear that Lou is the one who wants the relationship dynamics to be as they are, not the whole mob, and he does want a partner who wants that as well, but wouldn't force it. It took some time for that to be clear though, so it was a bit iffy at the beginning.
As more was revealed about the paranormal world, the politics going on, and even the players involved, it was clear that this series has plenty of directions it could go in. Though slow to start this first book really set things up well and leaves plenty of paranormal possibilities for future stories. An intriguing series that has promise.
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