Talons

by Sazora Stone

A shy, luckless wallflower,
A wild, gorgeous K-pop idol,
And an exceptionally naughty bird.
Hapless recluse Melanie nearly dies of shame when she allows her father’s best raptor to escape and fly onto the set of a music video. Attempting to retrieve the bird, she encounters Raven, the main dancer of idol super-group Sasin, her favorite member of the band.

Later that day, she receives an offer she can’t refuse and agrees to participate in a test of a new virtual reality system. Not having a clue what to expect, Melanie is thrown headlong into a wild, medieval adventure based on a book she used to love. The experience brings her out of her shell and leads to the promise of everything she desires, including the affections of the man of her dreams.

When hearts take flight, magical things can happen.

The Idol Demons is a set of paranormal fantasy romances about the adventures of five friends who become involved with an enigmatic new Korean idol group called Sasin. The underlying story is an absorbing, tangled mystery that will keep you guessing right till the end.

In the first stage of the series, each of the characters enters the mysterious ‘Dreamgate’ for an incredibly realistic virtual date with their favorite member of the group. They embark on extraordinary adventures where romance blossoms against the backdrop of their personal fantasy worlds.

It soon becomes clear nothing is what it seems, as they are drawn into intrigues which will eventually lead them back to the little town where they grew up. As they unearth the truth about Sasin, they learn many things about themselves and find unexpected love. Some of it is sweet, some is scorching hot. None of it will be forgettable.

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 13, 2024

About the author

Thanks for taking an interest in my books!
I'm a huge fan of paranormal romance, especially ones with lots of secrets and intrigues. I've also been into K-pop for years, which is why I decided to combine it with my passion for writing to create a completely unique paranormal series. It took over two years to create the complex storyline for the 'Idol Demons', which involves a group of friends and the fictitious idol group Sasin.
I create all the artwork, videos & music related to my stories, which takes loads of time but I absolutely love it. They inspire all kinds of wonderful ideas which I then integrate into my tales.
When I'm not writing or doing something related to it, I play PC games, watch my favorite idol groups, murder some plants, or attempt to do some craft while I listen to music. If shopping was a sport I could compete at elite level, and if when I go out to see a live band I'll be buzzing for days.
My day job is caring for the disabled, which is incredibly rewarding but the pay isn’t great. Thank goodness I find it so satisfying. I have a part-time feline friend, who I love to give tummy rubs when she isn't attacking my heels like a cougar.
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Reviews

[Moon Unit · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I oved the bird theme of this story but it really blew me away when it got to the part where the main character entered the portal. I know which book she must have read lols! Her transformation was amazing and I stayed up into the wee hours so I could finish the book to see how it worked out.

[Grinning Cat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Raven and Melanie
Genre- Paranormal Romance
Length- about 145 pages
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋🌋 they don’t do the thing, but he visits Australia.
Series? Y. Not a standalone, and open ending.
Safety- Y
Triggers- Demonic/Infernal elements, explicit erotic content.
Tropes- K-Pop, Celebrity Crush, Fantasy.
Mewsings
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. On the one hand, I enjoyed reading it very much. The characters were interesting, the external story premise is fresh, and the descriptions are really top notch. But… the plot of the VR fantasy is so suspiciously similar to the plot of the movie Ladyhawke that I wonder if the word suit is in the author’s future (and I don’t mean the kind you wear). This took away some of the pleasure for me, as one of the things I liked best about this series was its originality.
So I normally give anything that I think is suspiciously similar an automatic one star, but I did enjoy reading it, and the external story was original, so I gave it two.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Heather Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talons is both suspenseful and a page-turner, entertaining and enjoyable read. I couldn’t set this book for very long before picking it right back up. The characters are exceptionally developed and written. This is the first book that I have read by Sazora Stone and it’s quite interesting and different from what I’m used to reading, but this book did NOT disappoint me in anyway whatsoever. I would suggest this book for anyone to read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nira Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant stuff! Take a lonely girl, a dark, sexy k-pop idol and throw them together in a wild adventure in a fantasy world. The setup is great, completely unique, which was so nice for a change.
There’s a seriously spicy scene towards the end so read the content warnings if you aren’t looking for that kind of thing.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second short story in the Idol Demons, another engrossing story. Melanie, demon Raven, the lead dancer of idol super-group Sasin and one naughty bird and a fantasy world. The story is well written with a very good storyline and a happy ending. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Katherine Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think i like this one the best so far. A little heat at the end, but pretty tame. becoming a mystery. are they witches? are there sinister things happening? did their wish come true? enjoying this series.

[Miesha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most interesting series I've read! I am hooked. With each story, more info is revealed and it's like another piece of the puzzle. I need to know but don't want it to end. I can't even guess what's going to happen and I love that!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.