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Phoenix Immortal #1
Moonlight Cherries
"I couldn’t change that I was…attracted to a guy I’d watched getting murdered on the subway."
Amory lives a quiet life as a waiter. The Moonlight Diner is the home he found after he was kicked out and disowned by his family for no other crime than who he loves.
Amory's life is shaken to its very foundations after a chance meeting that has Amory witness a murder--except the man who dies in Amory's arms doesn't stay dead.
Far from being a ghost, Soyer is very real. He pulls Amory into a world in which magic exists and wreaks havoc on the life of unsuspecting people. But within what remains of the spell that touches both their lives, Amory and Soyer may just find love.
Warning: This m/m romance contains sexual content only suitable for mature audiences. It also contains graphic depictions of violence, past experiences of homophobia experienced in adolescence, and allusions to conversion therapy.
Amory lives a quiet life as a waiter. The Moonlight Diner is the home he found after he was kicked out and disowned by his family for no other crime than who he loves.
Amory's life is shaken to its very foundations after a chance meeting that has Amory witness a murder--except the man who dies in Amory's arms doesn't stay dead.
Far from being a ghost, Soyer is very real. He pulls Amory into a world in which magic exists and wreaks havoc on the life of unsuspecting people. But within what remains of the spell that touches both their lives, Amory and Soyer may just find love.
Warning: This m/m romance contains sexual content only suitable for mature audiences. It also contains graphic depictions of violence, past experiences of homophobia experienced in adolescence, and allusions to conversion therapy.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2022
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January 12, 2026
Moonlight Cherries
by Alexa Piper
This is a spicy M/M fantasy romance about a guy who sees a murder happen on the subway. As he hurries over to the dying man, it's too late, the man expires. Then the dead man's eyes open , he sits up, gives him a kiss on the cheek, and runs off. This book tells how they met later and what happens. Very imaginative and fun plot and characters. Spicy sex scenes. Good paranormal romance.
by Alexa Piper
This is a spicy M/M fantasy romance about a guy who sees a murder happen on the subway. As he hurries over to the dying man, it's too late, the man expires. Then the dead man's eyes open , he sits up, gives him a kiss on the cheek, and runs off. This book tells how they met later and what happens. Very imaginative and fun plot and characters. Spicy sex scenes. Good paranormal romance.
April 20, 2023
These two characters were original, and unique. It was refreshing to see a lot of the first part of the story was Amory and Soyer simply getting to know one another before we were drawn into Soyer's "other world". There is some dark drama and violence mixed in also...but not especially disturbing. Alixis Piper has created a unique take on the paranormal with this one. Most people are frightened by Soyer, but he shows his gentle, loving side only to shy Amory. Soyer is also possessive around Amory...which isn't always a good trait in a lover.... but in this case, it's okay since he is also patient in all the ways that count. This turned out to be the kind of love story that brings out the best in both partners. Hope there is a book 2, 3, 4....I'm checking today.
December 26, 2023
Dez 2023
What I said before. 😋
Also, really genius inserting another onr of your book titles inside this book!
original review
I am in love.
My god were those two precious. Such an interesting world, just beyond what we know as being reality now. I loved every minute of this book. I'm sure that it might be to slow for some people or that some might prefer a more action packed story but it was just perfect for me.
The whole story revolves around our main couple from the POV of one of the MC's, namely Amory. It is curious how he could stay so calm when facing a man who tells him to his face that he sometimes kills people, if they deserve that fate or not is beyond the point. Their connection is too strong for them to doubt one another. The way Soyer treated Amory, how he recognized Amory doubting himself or the situation every time and stopped Amory falling into a spiral that could have so easily lead to self-doubt, self-consciousness, self-recrimination and a fear response was beautiful in its simplicity. Just the right amount of being possessive to feel cherished, just enough dominance at the right time to let yourself get caught, just enough softness to not get tooth-ache, just the right partner to support you without being overbearing. This is how you fall in love, steadily and over time, one date at a time.
Many questions were answered in this one but so many questions are still waiting for one. I can't wait for the next one in this series. Will it be about the two of them? About one of their inner circle? I can't decide what I want more. It got me hooked for sure!
What I said before. 😋
Also, really genius inserting another onr of your book titles inside this book!
original review
I am in love.
My god were those two precious. Such an interesting world, just beyond what we know as being reality now. I loved every minute of this book. I'm sure that it might be to slow for some people or that some might prefer a more action packed story but it was just perfect for me.
The whole story revolves around our main couple from the POV of one of the MC's, namely Amory. It is curious how he could stay so calm when facing a man who tells him to his face that he sometimes kills people, if they deserve that fate or not is beyond the point. Their connection is too strong for them to doubt one another. The way Soyer treated Amory, how he recognized Amory doubting himself or the situation every time and stopped Amory falling into a spiral that could have so easily lead to self-doubt, self-consciousness, self-recrimination and a fear response was beautiful in its simplicity. Just the right amount of being possessive to feel cherished, just enough dominance at the right time to let yourself get caught, just enough softness to not get tooth-ache, just the right partner to support you without being overbearing. This is how you fall in love, steadily and over time, one date at a time.
Many questions were answered in this one but so many questions are still waiting for one. I can't wait for the next one in this series. Will it be about the two of them? About one of their inner circle? I can't decide what I want more. It got me hooked for sure!
September 27, 2022
Moonlight Cherries was unique and utterly charming. It was impossible not to fall in love with Soyer like Amory did.
From the start Soyer is devoted, caring and careful with shy Amory. He's sweetly possessive but would never harm a hair on Amory's head.
There's some darkness and violence in the book but it's offset with so much sweetness.
I really want more from this world, we are given crumbs like Amory. Just enough for things to make sense but I get the feeling there is a rich world in hiding underneath.
There's a wealth of great side characters like Elias and Ben that I already adore.
I'm glad I picked this one up.
From the start Soyer is devoted, caring and careful with shy Amory. He's sweetly possessive but would never harm a hair on Amory's head.
There's some darkness and violence in the book but it's offset with so much sweetness.
I really want more from this world, we are given crumbs like Amory. Just enough for things to make sense but I get the feeling there is a rich world in hiding underneath.
There's a wealth of great side characters like Elias and Ben that I already adore.
I'm glad I picked this one up.
October 6, 2022
Moonlight Cherries is the first in an exciting new series, Phoenix Immortal. Amory and Soyer’s story starts off with a bang. I totally fell in love with Amory and Soyer! Soyer’s romance of Amory was swoon worthy! I loved the way Soyer courted him. Amory is sweet and shy, an innocent really. Soyer is an old soul completely enamored with Amory. Loved, loved, loved their banter, chemistry, connection, romance!! Overall, a fantastic read that is well written with pacing that hooked me. Highly recommend.
March 18, 2023
Alexa Piper is a new to me author and this book came highly recommended from two of my lovely bookish friends. One of them described how there was just something special about Moonlight Cherries and I have to say I wholeheartedly agree. I loved every moment of reading this book. It was just so freaking romantic! The whole dynamic of a centuries old immortal of great power falling for the innocent and oh so sweet Amory was beautiful. All the old fashioned statements and shows of affection were utterly swoon worthy. There truly is something to be said for a good old fashioned wooing and every time Soyer called Amory his heart my eyes about burst into hearts themselves.
"Yes, I loved him, and if you could love someone too much, then that was how much."
Soyer was not alone in his sweet thoughts about his lover as you can see from the above quote. These two were besotted with one another. It didn't matter that Soyer was essentially an assassin for hire. Or that he was part of another world so to speak. He treated Amory like he was precious, like the sun rose and fell solely because of him. How could Amory not fall head over heels for him after never having experienced a true loyalty and devotion like that in his life. Hell, I might have fell a little in love with Soyer myself by the time I was done with this book. Add to it the fact that Soyer is also a bit of a bad boy? I was a total goner.
"A better man than I would walk away from you... A better man than I would have never walked toward you. But I can’t. I can’t let you go, Amory.”
Now this one ends with a sort of soft cliffhanger. We're left with a lot of questions, and the plot is left open ended with the assumption that there is more to come. I hope that means the more to come is happening sooner than later because I already miss these characters and I only just finished. This will definitely not be my last Alexa Piper book.
"Yes, I loved him, and if you could love someone too much, then that was how much."
Soyer was not alone in his sweet thoughts about his lover as you can see from the above quote. These two were besotted with one another. It didn't matter that Soyer was essentially an assassin for hire. Or that he was part of another world so to speak. He treated Amory like he was precious, like the sun rose and fell solely because of him. How could Amory not fall head over heels for him after never having experienced a true loyalty and devotion like that in his life. Hell, I might have fell a little in love with Soyer myself by the time I was done with this book. Add to it the fact that Soyer is also a bit of a bad boy? I was a total goner.
"A better man than I would walk away from you... A better man than I would have never walked toward you. But I can’t. I can’t let you go, Amory.”
Now this one ends with a sort of soft cliffhanger. We're left with a lot of questions, and the plot is left open ended with the assumption that there is more to come. I hope that means the more to come is happening sooner than later because I already miss these characters and I only just finished. This will definitely not be my last Alexa Piper book.
September 21, 2022
Moonlight Cherries is the most romantic book Alexa Piper has written.
It's a tender love story with lots of courting, sweetness and steam. Soyer may be bad-ass but he is a total softie for Amory. He is patient while Amory gets used to all the attention and being in a relationship.
Meanwhile, there are the questions what Soyer really is and what world he lives in. I loved the unique paranormal world that was created. It was interesting and not too complicated, and I can't wait to see more of it.
The content warnings take up only a very small part, and are written so mindfully that they don't disturb the sweet and low-angst feel of the story. This book is not dark or heavy at all.
It's a beautiful, well-written story about the first time falling in love and allowing yourself to love and be loved. Compared to the author's other works, Moonlight Cherries is low on the action and world-building, and high on the romance. Reading it felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket and disappearing into a comfy couch.
Definitely one of my favorites by this author.
It's a tender love story with lots of courting, sweetness and steam. Soyer may be bad-ass but he is a total softie for Amory. He is patient while Amory gets used to all the attention and being in a relationship.
Meanwhile, there are the questions what Soyer really is and what world he lives in. I loved the unique paranormal world that was created. It was interesting and not too complicated, and I can't wait to see more of it.
The content warnings take up only a very small part, and are written so mindfully that they don't disturb the sweet and low-angst feel of the story. This book is not dark or heavy at all.
It's a beautiful, well-written story about the first time falling in love and allowing yourself to love and be loved. Compared to the author's other works, Moonlight Cherries is low on the action and world-building, and high on the romance. Reading it felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket and disappearing into a comfy couch.
Definitely one of my favorites by this author.
November 23, 2025
If you love characters with amazing banter and off the charts chemistry, this book is for you. There's a heaping dose of insta-love between Amory and Soyer, and I was here for it. Their attraction and interactions weren't just sugary sweet, but careful and consenting as much as all consuming for them.
All this beautiful relational balance is offset by a magical world that is heavy and dark and full of consequences. Amory and Soyer's first meeting is marked with violence and that is far from the only bloody encounter they'll have. But the world this author created is also full of quirky characters who I desperately want more of: vampires with several degrees, silent writers with mysterious backstories, loving and fiercely protective coworkers.
I loved the new audio version of this book. Michael Ferraiuolo (one of my favorite narrators) brings Soyer's feral protectiveness to life. He also brings to the forefront how lost Amory is as he steps into this new dark reality, being so brave because he can't imagine living without being by Soyer's side.
All this beautiful relational balance is offset by a magical world that is heavy and dark and full of consequences. Amory and Soyer's first meeting is marked with violence and that is far from the only bloody encounter they'll have. But the world this author created is also full of quirky characters who I desperately want more of: vampires with several degrees, silent writers with mysterious backstories, loving and fiercely protective coworkers.
I loved the new audio version of this book. Michael Ferraiuolo (one of my favorite narrators) brings Soyer's feral protectiveness to life. He also brings to the forefront how lost Amory is as he steps into this new dark reality, being so brave because he can't imagine living without being by Soyer's side.
August 15, 2026
2026 reads: 130/300
i received a complimentary audio copy as part of libro.fm’s influencer program. i am leaving this review voluntarily.
after being disowned by his family, amory finds a new home in the moonlight diner. his world is shaken yet again when he witnesses a murder...and then again when the person who dies in his arms doesn’t stay dead. soon enough, soyer pulls amory into a world of magic that wreaks havoc on the lives of unsuspecting people.
i didn’t quite know what to expect from this book going in, but it was fun! i enjoyed reading about soyer and amory not only getting to know one another, but each other’s worlds, too. there’s a lot more to be explored, so i’m looking forward to reading the next books.
i received a complimentary audio copy as part of libro.fm’s influencer program. i am leaving this review voluntarily.
after being disowned by his family, amory finds a new home in the moonlight diner. his world is shaken yet again when he witnesses a murder...and then again when the person who dies in his arms doesn’t stay dead. soon enough, soyer pulls amory into a world of magic that wreaks havoc on the lives of unsuspecting people.
i didn’t quite know what to expect from this book going in, but it was fun! i enjoyed reading about soyer and amory not only getting to know one another, but each other’s worlds, too. there’s a lot more to be explored, so i’m looking forward to reading the next books.
October 7, 2022
Amory and Soyer’s story is woven through with so many lovely layers— there are the beautifully drawn characters, the deft, subtle world building that sketches the outlines of magic without overwhelming detail, and the romance that builds between them: full of kindness, tenderness, and chemistry. It’s hard not to be invested in Amory, and to appreciate the care and constancy shown to him by Soyer, who’s intense without being overbearing, and patient in all the right ways. This is, at its heart, the kind of love story that brings out the best in both partners, which is, tbh, my favorite kind.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
September 21, 2022
Moonlight Cherries
Alexa Piper
Soyer is a powerful man that most fear, just the mention of Black Shuck everyone knows not to cross him or he'll kill them. He has jobs to do and pawns to clean up after a each job.
He's also known in certain circles as Bennet no one knows his real name.
Amory works at Moonlight Diner and closes at night.
Dwayne is the cook/owner of the diner and helped get Amory back on his feet when he was on the streets looking for chance.
Jenny is coworker is always telling Amory that Soyer is trouble and to be careful.
In the diner there's a writer that comes in to work on his book
Vico at the fancy restaurant
The Doge
Along with those characters I would
like more on these characters in other book(s) also.
Ben
Valentin, Simone, Elias
Duncan and Lynn
I love the characters, the storyline and the author takes you on a journey that you can picture as you read it.
I highly recommend this book
Alexa Piper
Soyer is a powerful man that most fear, just the mention of Black Shuck everyone knows not to cross him or he'll kill them. He has jobs to do and pawns to clean up after a each job.
He's also known in certain circles as Bennet no one knows his real name.
Amory works at Moonlight Diner and closes at night.
Dwayne is the cook/owner of the diner and helped get Amory back on his feet when he was on the streets looking for chance.
Jenny is coworker is always telling Amory that Soyer is trouble and to be careful.
In the diner there's a writer that comes in to work on his book
Vico at the fancy restaurant
The Doge
Along with those characters I would
like more on these characters in other book(s) also.
Ben
Valentin, Simone, Elias
Duncan and Lynn
I love the characters, the storyline and the author takes you on a journey that you can picture as you read it.
I highly recommend this book
May 30, 2024
In a category filled with well-worn tropes, this story manages to be unique. Although I knew what Soyer was, that in no way diminished how the plot unfolded. Soyer was creepy to me for awhile, but you know from our point of view character Avory that how he appears outside this relationship is a lot different to how he appears to Avory. Every character is good, the settings are good, the worldbuilding is good and all of it is intensely personal to Avory.
I quite enjoyed this one, and will probably read the next book.
I quite enjoyed this one, and will probably read the next book.
July 21, 2026
This was such a surprise to me, as I thought this would be just a cute little paranormal romance. The second half of this was such a roller coaster, I was in shock. Really liked Amory and Soyer together, I kinda also want a boyfriend like Soyer 😍 That man in down baaad for Amory and Amory deserved it, because his bio family suuuuucked. Always nice to see other people being protective of him 😭
The narration was great as well! Michael Ferraiuolo is a narrator that I'm feeling 50/50 with, but he really suits in books with ridiculous plots and characters.
Will definitely continue with this series!
The narration was great as well! Michael Ferraiuolo is a narrator that I'm feeling 50/50 with, but he really suits in books with ridiculous plots and characters.
Will definitely continue with this series!
November 19, 2025
interesting magic system
December 17, 2025
I would have liked a little more world build, the focus was too long on just Amory and Soyer. This is an interesting world with interestig characters, but I was more than halfway through before I really got invested in the story.
but certainly curious to how the story continues
but certainly curious to how the story continues
September 27, 2022
“Even though he looked like midnight and dark oceans churning under a new moon, something about him was bright like a dozen suns, and a part of me wanted to squirm at his attention, intense and constant as it was.”
A uniquely heartwarming paranormal saga, is what Alexa Piper has given us in Moonlight Cherries.
Soyer/Bennett and his tale, spanning adventures untold, is secondary to the relationship and bonding that takes place between a young man, Amory, and himself. The setting of their growth and challenges, the Moonlight Diner, changes their worlds.
So many firsts. So many mysteries. So many slices of cherry pie. Piper creates a vivid ribbon that strengthens bonds relating to the hidden paranormal world, and the human that connects them.
A uniquely heartwarming paranormal saga, is what Alexa Piper has given us in Moonlight Cherries.
Soyer/Bennett and his tale, spanning adventures untold, is secondary to the relationship and bonding that takes place between a young man, Amory, and himself. The setting of their growth and challenges, the Moonlight Diner, changes their worlds.
So many firsts. So many mysteries. So many slices of cherry pie. Piper creates a vivid ribbon that strengthens bonds relating to the hidden paranormal world, and the human that connects them.
November 21, 2022
What an incredible story! I bought the paperback because it is formatted so beautifully I had to have it in my collection. The world building is so refreshingly original and the characters are unique. I liked that a decent portion of the story was Amory and Soyer getting to know each other before Soyer's supernatural world came barging in. And that was quite the surprise at the end. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
October 23, 2022
I don't even know what it's about. I'm at 77%, and nothings happening? It's not even a build-up, it's just, nothing? I give up.
May 5, 2026
4.5 star. Audiobook. Excellent narration by Michael Ferraiuolo, who gives such great personality to the characters and sets the tone of the scene so expertly. Urban fantasy-ish, paranormal romance, contemporary world with hidden creature like vampires, elves, werewolves. Rich assassin, poor waiter, lots of hurt/comfort, exceptionally like-able MCs. I don’t read any blurbs and adored the sense of WTH as the story unfolds, we learn of the magical world right along side the sweet, kind waiter. Wonderful wooing and attempts to spoil with gifts.
BOOK 3 - i like linear stories and would recommend reading book 3 (Black Heart Blooming) as book 1.5. Book 1 (Moonlight Cherries) is the main story from Amory’s POV and it has tons of holes as Sawyer goes off to “work” for days at a time and is filled with Sowyers friends. Book 3 (Black Heart) is the same timeline and events as book 1, but from Soyer’s POV and fills in all those holes and tells us much more about his friends. Book 1 and 3 both end in the same fire/flame event. Exceptionally well done, no major re-capping, the alternate POV actually feels like a totally different book, we get tons of new content as we see Soyer “working”. Book 2 (Moonlight Phoenixes) picks up after the fire and goes into new territory from Amory’s POV.
I read them as GR has them 1-2-3 and thoroughly enjoyed the series, but would have preferred reading them 1-3-2.
Must read book one AND two for the full story and the HEA, must be read in order. Book three is a rewind, covers the same time period as book 1/2, but from the assassins point of view.
BOOK 3 - i like linear stories and would recommend reading book 3 (Black Heart Blooming) as book 1.5. Book 1 (Moonlight Cherries) is the main story from Amory’s POV and it has tons of holes as Sawyer goes off to “work” for days at a time and is filled with Sowyers friends. Book 3 (Black Heart) is the same timeline and events as book 1, but from Soyer’s POV and fills in all those holes and tells us much more about his friends. Book 1 and 3 both end in the same fire/flame event. Exceptionally well done, no major re-capping, the alternate POV actually feels like a totally different book, we get tons of new content as we see Soyer “working”. Book 2 (Moonlight Phoenixes) picks up after the fire and goes into new territory from Amory’s POV.
I read them as GR has them 1-2-3 and thoroughly enjoyed the series, but would have preferred reading them 1-3-2.
Must read book one AND two for the full story and the HEA, must be read in order. Book three is a rewind, covers the same time period as book 1/2, but from the assassins point of view.
October 31, 2025
This was such a fun listen! I always love Michael Ferraiuolo's narration, and he did a fabulous job bringing these characters to life. Though I own many books by this author, this is actually the first one I've actually read, but I will definitely be reading more!
One of the things I loved about this was that it diverged from a lot of paranormal books and had a unique reason behind the various types of creatures that exist, as well as a different structure in general. And Soyer, in particular, didn't follow the usual route of a powerful paranormal being who's fascinated by the human and tramples all over their wishes... though he very much showed his interest and attraction, he constantly checked in for consent, restrained himself from doing things like replacing Amory's phone without permission, and took things as slow as Amory needed. Honestly, green flags all the way (if you can ignore the occasional blood, ha ha).
I'm looking forward to reading more!
One of the things I loved about this was that it diverged from a lot of paranormal books and had a unique reason behind the various types of creatures that exist, as well as a different structure in general. And Soyer, in particular, didn't follow the usual route of a powerful paranormal being who's fascinated by the human and tramples all over their wishes... though he very much showed his interest and attraction, he constantly checked in for consent, restrained himself from doing things like replacing Amory's phone without permission, and took things as slow as Amory needed. Honestly, green flags all the way (if you can ignore the occasional blood, ha ha).
I'm looking forward to reading more!
May 27, 2024
Wonderful new universe!
Amory and Soyer’s story is an amazing one. By this point, I’ve read a number of supernatural universe stories and enjoyed most, but this one is different, and I mean that in the most complimentary way!
This author’s universe is a unique one, and I really appreciate it. Both main characters are intense in their own way. I’ve always been a sucker for human/supernatural relationships, so this one fit me to a “T”.
It feels as though the end may be a cliffhanger, but I’m not 100% sure about that. The only way to find out is to start Book 2, and I’ll be doing that in about 5 minutes!
Amory and Soyer’s story is an amazing one. By this point, I’ve read a number of supernatural universe stories and enjoyed most, but this one is different, and I mean that in the most complimentary way!
This author’s universe is a unique one, and I really appreciate it. Both main characters are intense in their own way. I’ve always been a sucker for human/supernatural relationships, so this one fit me to a “T”.
It feels as though the end may be a cliffhanger, but I’m not 100% sure about that. The only way to find out is to start Book 2, and I’ll be doing that in about 5 minutes!
November 3, 2022
I am so in love with this book!! Soyer and Amory are out of this world AMAZING!! I was hooked from page one, till the very end. This author took me into such a magical world with her writing and created such lovable characters!
December 10, 2023
Amazing
I love the world this author has created. I actually got the opportunity to read Book 3, Soyer’s book, first and it gave me a different perspective on this one. I absolutely adore Amory and Soyer. These characters are everything and I can’t wait to read more.
I love the world this author has created. I actually got the opportunity to read Book 3, Soyer’s book, first and it gave me a different perspective on this one. I absolutely adore Amory and Soyer. These characters are everything and I can’t wait to read more.
October 8, 2022
Another absolutely amazing Alexa Piper story. Amory and Soyer's had me hooked from the start. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
October 7, 2022
Moonlight Cherries is a unique take on the paranormal. Soyer is feared by most people but he shows his sweet side to Amory. Amory is sweet and shy. Soyer is caring and possessive around Amory. I love all the side characters like Dwayne, Duncan, and Lynn. This new world that Alexa Piper has created is magical with some darkness thrown in. I can't wait for more stories set in this world. This is the most romantic book Alexa Piper has written in my opinion. I would definitely recommend this book.
January 12, 2026
Completamente rendida por essa série. Emory e Soyer são personagens muito completos e interessantes e a narração do Michel Ferraiuolo tornou a experiência ainda mais incrível. Uma fantasia urbana com muitos seres sobrenaturais e um romance de tirar o fôlego
April 16, 2026
Ugh this gave absolutely nothing. Soyer is creepy and annoying. And NOTHING HAPPENED. First explicit scene felt really off. Didn’t like it at all and got the ick. Feel like there could have been more creativeness in how he was cursed. By eating cherries? Really? That’s dumb.
Why is Amory just fine with all the weird shit Soyer tells him. Pawns? Black Shuck? Really?
There’s no questioning when Soyer says he kills people and that magic exists. Like omg can we at least be a little concerned?
“Amory, why did I just stop?” Cause you’re not doing a good job getting him out of his own head and are shaming him for over thinking. Ugh the more I think about it the more cringy both these guys are.
At the very end Soyer says he might expand his business to include the diner. WHAT BUSINESS? What does he do???
I don’t get how Amory becomes a pawn? Wtf. No angst at all with Soyer almost dying. You barely had time to realize the author meant for everyone to believe Soyer wasn’t going to come back this time and 2 seconds later he’s coming back. Like duh
Why is Amory just fine with all the weird shit Soyer tells him. Pawns? Black Shuck? Really?
There’s no questioning when Soyer says he kills people and that magic exists. Like omg can we at least be a little concerned?
“Amory, why did I just stop?” Cause you’re not doing a good job getting him out of his own head and are shaming him for over thinking. Ugh the more I think about it the more cringy both these guys are.
At the very end Soyer says he might expand his business to include the diner. WHAT BUSINESS? What does he do???
I don’t get how Amory becomes a pawn? Wtf. No angst at all with Soyer almost dying. You barely had time to realize the author meant for everyone to believe Soyer wasn’t going to come back this time and 2 seconds later he’s coming back. Like duh
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2025
Awesome book!
I love this book! It's a good book for reading in the still of the night. I can relate to Amory so much when he's trying to overcome the negative opinions of his father that are always in the back of his mind.
I love how you can tell Soyer is powerful and he does seem dangerous and maybe even he could be a menace but Amory is the exception. Amory is safe with Soyer. I love that. I love that Soyer is so proud of him and always wants to show him off and let everyone know Amory is his.
I can't wait for more in this series!!
I love this book! It's a good book for reading in the still of the night. I can relate to Amory so much when he's trying to overcome the negative opinions of his father that are always in the back of his mind.
I love how you can tell Soyer is powerful and he does seem dangerous and maybe even he could be a menace but Amory is the exception. Amory is safe with Soyer. I love that. I love that Soyer is so proud of him and always wants to show him off and let everyone know Amory is his.
I can't wait for more in this series!!
January 31, 2026
This is like a better version of The trouble with trying to date a murderer by Jennifer Cody… The same whimsy, but the world is explained better and no insta love that isn’t supported by actual development.
August 14, 2026
I really enjoyed it!
Consent was key throughout, which was 👩🍳🤌💋 IMO!
They did communicate, again 👩🍳🤌💋. Soyer never lied nor tried to keep Amory in the dark for plot dictate reasons so that it became an issue later on. Him not wanting to overburden Amory, but giving him enough info so at least he was aware what was going on, was a really nice touch IMO!
They were sweet together & I LOVED that Amory did NOT suffer from TSTL or deer in the headlights MC syndrome... he always did try to take the best course of action for whatever tge situation called for & he wasn't always successful, but you can't blame him for it!
& THIS is something that I've commented more often than I can count... this author did exactly what other authors struggle with, which is that you CAN create your suspenseful, chaotic, disastrous moments WITHOUT it being the MC's fault because they're TSTL!
It was sweet, there was a credible relationship progression, however there were 2 sexual encounters that I felt it hadn't been the right time for either of them...
Amory was a bit fretful about his first time & Soyer said they were only going to cuddle, frankly I wish they had, I didn't feel like there was any real romance to lead up to the "first time"...
Second was after Amory was battered... I get that magic was used to treat him, but he was still healing... so, I think at least 2 days should've passed unfilhis recovery was more settled rather than just a few hours when he was still bruised, achy & his body was healing. Oh & he had a concussion... not the right time IMO!
Also, it's not really explained WHY Soyer starts stalking Amory after the subway incident. Amory can hardly be the first person ever who felt empathy for seeing someone being murdered in front of their eyes!
I thought with how Soyer went on about blood, that Amory had inadvertently given up some of his life essence & THAT'S what piqued Soyer, but it's neither explained nor delved into...
Also, Soyer not saying his name is/was weird. Again, I thought he was a supernatural creature whose name holds power, so he can't give it out, but it's for no real.or genuine reason.... I get that you have your aliases, but it IS your name & he's your "fated mate "... surely he deserves to know your real name... 🤔
Having said all that, the smut is very clinical & by the numbers... as a reader, I'm expecting to be titillated when there's a sex scene & it was almost as bad as the fade to blacks & then we're told what they did in the most clinical, impersonal way possible! It just didn't do it for me, not even their first time 🤷♀️
I genuinely didn't get WHY Soyer would kill the tag-along/spectator/sidekick, but would let the actual attacker live... it REALLY didn't make ANY sense whatsoever 😕
The one part or the novel that I really didn't like was how Amory didn't show ANY concern for Jenny & even afterwards, he had to constantly be reminded by others that Jenny hadn't fared too well.
This woman went to bat for him, she offered him unconditional support & he essentially turned his back on her, even when everything was going down at the dinner, because he was concerned with his Undying BF, rather than his very mortal friend, who was like a mother figure to him!
I really, really didn't like that & it was never explained exactly HOW the others survived unscathed when the damage was so intense that the building had to closed for extensive repairs... 🤔
Also, Hmmm.... would ANYONE ever have a prominent picture in their wall gallery of a one night stand for CENTURIES?!? Had it been a wall full of pictures of past friends, etc... but it was the ONLY picture of another person & from what Soyer said, he'd already found him irritating... so WHY have his picture up?!? 🤔
Again... I know I'm pedantic, but it would've made more sense had it been in an album & readily forgotten UNLESS you're going though it!
Come on authors... it's ILLOGICAL for centuries/millenia old characters to have NEVER have loved before! Us humans live for at best 90 years & we have SEVERAL loves in that short space of time... in what way does it make sense for somebody who's long lived/immortal to have "waited" centuries/millenia for a person, who technically is a toddler compared to their lifespan.... 🙄
But all in all, I really did enjoy & would definitely recommend 👍👍
Consent was key throughout, which was 👩🍳🤌💋 IMO!
They did communicate, again 👩🍳🤌💋. Soyer never lied nor tried to keep Amory in the dark for plot dictate reasons so that it became an issue later on. Him not wanting to overburden Amory, but giving him enough info so at least he was aware what was going on, was a really nice touch IMO!
They were sweet together & I LOVED that Amory did NOT suffer from TSTL or deer in the headlights MC syndrome... he always did try to take the best course of action for whatever tge situation called for & he wasn't always successful, but you can't blame him for it!
& THIS is something that I've commented more often than I can count... this author did exactly what other authors struggle with, which is that you CAN create your suspenseful, chaotic, disastrous moments WITHOUT it being the MC's fault because they're TSTL!
It was sweet, there was a credible relationship progression, however there were 2 sexual encounters that I felt it hadn't been the right time for either of them...
Amory was a bit fretful about his first time & Soyer said they were only going to cuddle, frankly I wish they had, I didn't feel like there was any real romance to lead up to the "first time"...
Second was after Amory was battered... I get that magic was used to treat him, but he was still healing... so, I think at least 2 days should've passed unfilhis recovery was more settled rather than just a few hours when he was still bruised, achy & his body was healing. Oh & he had a concussion... not the right time IMO!
Also, it's not really explained WHY Soyer starts stalking Amory after the subway incident. Amory can hardly be the first person ever who felt empathy for seeing someone being murdered in front of their eyes!
I thought with how Soyer went on about blood, that Amory had inadvertently given up some of his life essence & THAT'S what piqued Soyer, but it's neither explained nor delved into...
Also, Soyer not saying his name is/was weird. Again, I thought he was a supernatural creature whose name holds power, so he can't give it out, but it's for no real.or genuine reason.... I get that you have your aliases, but it IS your name & he's your "fated mate "... surely he deserves to know your real name... 🤔
Having said all that, the smut is very clinical & by the numbers... as a reader, I'm expecting to be titillated when there's a sex scene & it was almost as bad as the fade to blacks & then we're told what they did in the most clinical, impersonal way possible! It just didn't do it for me, not even their first time 🤷♀️
I genuinely didn't get WHY Soyer would kill the tag-along/spectator/sidekick, but would let the actual attacker live... it REALLY didn't make ANY sense whatsoever 😕
The one part or the novel that I really didn't like was how Amory didn't show ANY concern for Jenny & even afterwards, he had to constantly be reminded by others that Jenny hadn't fared too well.
This woman went to bat for him, she offered him unconditional support & he essentially turned his back on her, even when everything was going down at the dinner, because he was concerned with his Undying BF, rather than his very mortal friend, who was like a mother figure to him!
I really, really didn't like that & it was never explained exactly HOW the others survived unscathed when the damage was so intense that the building had to closed for extensive repairs... 🤔
Also, Hmmm.... would ANYONE ever have a prominent picture in their wall gallery of a one night stand for CENTURIES?!? Had it been a wall full of pictures of past friends, etc... but it was the ONLY picture of another person & from what Soyer said, he'd already found him irritating... so WHY have his picture up?!? 🤔
Again... I know I'm pedantic, but it would've made more sense had it been in an album & readily forgotten UNLESS you're going though it!
Come on authors... it's ILLOGICAL for centuries/millenia old characters to have NEVER have loved before! Us humans live for at best 90 years & we have SEVERAL loves in that short space of time... in what way does it make sense for somebody who's long lived/immortal to have "waited" centuries/millenia for a person, who technically is a toddler compared to their lifespan.... 🙄
But all in all, I really did enjoy & would definitely recommend 👍👍
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