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Nix Monroe has had it with playing things safe.
Where exactly has that gotten him anyway? In the bed of three of the Demons of Foxglove Grove, in over his head. Since he arrived at the prestigious university, nothing has gone his way, and nothing has been what it seemed. Now that he's finally discovered the truth behind what his cousin was up to, he's reevaluating his next moves. Starting with what to do with the Demons and all of the lies and secrecy between them.
Lake is still as desperate as ever for the crown, but does that desperation now rival the one he feels toward Nix?
West has positioned himself as a friend and confidant, but can Nix really allow himself to trust in that, or is this another carefully constructed ruse put on by the Demon to keep him in line?
Yejun is supposedly remorseful, but Nix isn't sure he can forgive, especially when a part of him still seeks vengeance for his cousin and the part the Demon played in her demise.
One thing is clear: Night of the Nightshade heralds the start of either the end or beginning for all of them. After giving the Order what they want isn't enough to stop the threats, will Nix band with the Demons and wrestle for control over Club Essential, or will he seize the first real chance he gets at escape with both hands and flee?
Does he really have a choice?
Did he ever?
Trigger Warnings: Saint is the third book in a four-book series and cannot be read on its own. This is a Dark MM Sci-Fi Enemies to Lovers Why Choose Bully Romance, and as such, there are strong themes of bullying, control, and manipulation, as well as a main character who is shared between three other men. Please note, there is no cheating and a guaranteed HEA at the end of the series.
Where exactly has that gotten him anyway? In the bed of three of the Demons of Foxglove Grove, in over his head. Since he arrived at the prestigious university, nothing has gone his way, and nothing has been what it seemed. Now that he's finally discovered the truth behind what his cousin was up to, he's reevaluating his next moves. Starting with what to do with the Demons and all of the lies and secrecy between them.
Lake is still as desperate as ever for the crown, but does that desperation now rival the one he feels toward Nix?
West has positioned himself as a friend and confidant, but can Nix really allow himself to trust in that, or is this another carefully constructed ruse put on by the Demon to keep him in line?
Yejun is supposedly remorseful, but Nix isn't sure he can forgive, especially when a part of him still seeks vengeance for his cousin and the part the Demon played in her demise.
One thing is clear: Night of the Nightshade heralds the start of either the end or beginning for all of them. After giving the Order what they want isn't enough to stop the threats, will Nix band with the Demons and wrestle for control over Club Essential, or will he seize the first real chance he gets at escape with both hands and flee?
Does he really have a choice?
Did he ever?
Trigger Warnings: Saint is the third book in a four-book series and cannot be read on its own. This is a Dark MM Sci-Fi Enemies to Lovers Why Choose Bully Romance, and as such, there are strong themes of bullying, control, and manipulation, as well as a main character who is shared between three other men. Please note, there is no cheating and a guaranteed HEA at the end of the series.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2024
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Chani Lynn Feener
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Chani majored in Creative Writing at Johnson State College in Vermont. To pay her bills, she has worked many odd jobs, including, but not limited to, telemarketing, order picking in a warehouse, and filling ink cartridges. When she isn’t writing, she’s binging TV shows, drawing, or frequenting zoos/aquariums. She is the author of the Xenith trilogy, and the teen paranormal series, The Underworld Saga, originally written under the penname Tempest C. Avery. She currently resides in Connecticut.
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Chani majored in Creative Writing at Johnson State College in Vermont. To pay her bills, she has worked many odd jobs, including, but not limited to, telemarketing, order picking in a warehouse, and filling ink cartridges. When she isn’t writing, she’s binging TV shows, drawing, or frequenting zoos/aquariums. She is the author of the Xenith trilogy, and the teen paranormal series, The Underworld Saga, originally written under the penname Tempest C. Avery. She currently resides in Connecticut.
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January 1, 2025
4.5 stars.
This is my final read of the year, and it was phenomenal. While this third book took a different direction than I anticipated, it proved to be just as enjoyable as the first two in the series.
In this installment, Nix demonstrates remarkable growth, becoming more confident and honest about his feelings. I particularly appreciated how he categorized the demons, showcasing the distinct love he has for each one. It was empowering to witness Nix take command of the relationship; he truly deserves to stand alongside the demons as their equal. In this book, he truly shines.
Lake continues to embody the cold, possessive type, but this time, he genuinely learns from his mistakes and starts treating Nix the way he deserves. It was refreshing to see him grapple with his feelings much more than in the earlier books.
West continually surprised me since book two. I never expected him to emerge as the sweetest demon, but he turned out to be the gentlest one, establishing the healthiest relationship with Nix. I love that Nix feels safe and secure with him.
Yejun is my favorite, and I firmly believe this book could have explored his and Nix's journey toward healing in more depth after the events of book two. We need more of Yejun and their dynamic. I understand that Nix is still processing the trauma Yejun caused, but that’s precisely why I wanted to see more focus on Yejun in this book.
I did appreciate the deeper insight into Yejun's family and his sincere remorse for his actions, though I also believe that remorse doesn't excuse them. I'm optimistic that when the final book releases, Yejun will take center stage since he is the only demon who hasn't mated with Nix, and their unresolved issues demand attention.
The plot of this series is exhilarating. Just when you think you've figured it all out, the author throws in unexpected twists that keep you on your toes. I hold immense admiration for this author—this series has become one of my all-time favorites. It's surprising, considering I'm not typically drawn to dark romance, but her writing grips me so tightly that I devour her books in a single day.
I eagerly anticipate the final book in this series.
This is my final read of the year, and it was phenomenal. While this third book took a different direction than I anticipated, it proved to be just as enjoyable as the first two in the series.
In this installment, Nix demonstrates remarkable growth, becoming more confident and honest about his feelings. I particularly appreciated how he categorized the demons, showcasing the distinct love he has for each one. It was empowering to witness Nix take command of the relationship; he truly deserves to stand alongside the demons as their equal. In this book, he truly shines.
Lake continues to embody the cold, possessive type, but this time, he genuinely learns from his mistakes and starts treating Nix the way he deserves. It was refreshing to see him grapple with his feelings much more than in the earlier books.
West continually surprised me since book two. I never expected him to emerge as the sweetest demon, but he turned out to be the gentlest one, establishing the healthiest relationship with Nix. I love that Nix feels safe and secure with him.
Yejun is my favorite, and I firmly believe this book could have explored his and Nix's journey toward healing in more depth after the events of book two. We need more of Yejun and their dynamic. I understand that Nix is still processing the trauma Yejun caused, but that’s precisely why I wanted to see more focus on Yejun in this book.
I did appreciate the deeper insight into Yejun's family and his sincere remorse for his actions, though I also believe that remorse doesn't excuse them. I'm optimistic that when the final book releases, Yejun will take center stage since he is the only demon who hasn't mated with Nix, and their unresolved issues demand attention.
The plot of this series is exhilarating. Just when you think you've figured it all out, the author throws in unexpected twists that keep you on your toes. I hold immense admiration for this author—this series has become one of my all-time favorites. It's surprising, considering I'm not typically drawn to dark romance, but her writing grips me so tightly that I devour her books in a single day.
I eagerly anticipate the final book in this series.
November 25, 2025
Re-read
Still 100% think Beck is the bad dude using minions. There's too much pointing at him now. Is he working with someone else too? I think so but I can't decide who. I'll be extremely surprised if Beck has zero involvement...
Super excited to see how this resolves though. Still agree with my previous thoughts, still adore West 😍
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I swear these books make me so tense 😂 I need to know everything right now please and thank you!
I don't trust Beck at all, I immediately distrusted him as soon as he was introduced in the story. I still think he's behind everything and I honestly can't wait to see how it all plays out.
Nix taking control of the relationship dynamics between the four of them was brilliant. The way he spoke to Hendrix and Demitrious was hilarious 😂 even though I'm sure something more will come of it.
I do like that Nix didn't forgive Yejun immediately and that there's still some lingering uncertainty there. I swear the paperwork is going to come back and bite them....
West is still my favourite Demon. The way he is with Nix makes Lake and Yejun look like absolute amateurs which I find very entertaining!!
Very excited for the final book and need to see Nix getting everything he deserves and more.
Still 100% think Beck is the bad dude using minions. There's too much pointing at him now. Is he working with someone else too? I think so but I can't decide who. I'll be extremely surprised if Beck has zero involvement...
Super excited to see how this resolves though. Still agree with my previous thoughts, still adore West 😍
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I swear these books make me so tense 😂 I need to know everything right now please and thank you!
I don't trust Beck at all, I immediately distrusted him as soon as he was introduced in the story. I still think he's behind everything and I honestly can't wait to see how it all plays out.
Nix taking control of the relationship dynamics between the four of them was brilliant. The way he spoke to Hendrix and Demitrious was hilarious 😂 even though I'm sure something more will come of it.
I do like that Nix didn't forgive Yejun immediately and that there's still some lingering uncertainty there. I swear the paperwork is going to come back and bite them....
West is still my favourite Demon. The way he is with Nix makes Lake and Yejun look like absolute amateurs which I find very entertaining!!
Very excited for the final book and need to see Nix getting everything he deserves and more.
December 20, 2024
Saint is book 3 of 4 in the Demons of Foxglove Grove series. The series is a dark why choose read with mystery, political intrigue, and 3 hot love interests with big 🍆 s.
This series reminds me of a little of a long-running dramatic TV show: by now I'm not entirely sure what's happening, I've lost track of all the little nuances and given up trying to figure out who is guilty of what and I'm just enjoying the ride. Book 3 picks up directly after Book 2, with Nix still trying to figure out what happened to his cousin Branwen after she became involved with his Demons. Book 2 focused quite a bit on his relationship with West, and in Book 3 we pivot back to Lake and Yejun. West will always be my favourite though, I love the way he stepped up for Nix in Book 2 and (avoiding spoilers here) I LOVE the way Nixie rewarded him for it. Nix comes into his own in this book and it was very fun to read. Can't wait for Book 4 and seeing what's next for these 4 🥰.
Rating: 4 stars
Angst: 3.5/5
Steam: 3.5/5
I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Nix wanted to belong with them. To them. He wanted Lake, the stoic, overbearing next in line for the throne. And West, the flirty genius with a penchant for eliciting pleasurable pain in the bedroom. And Yejun. Nix still wanted Yejun. Flaws and scary tendencies and all. He wanted quiet talks in the art room and sensual touches as he was posed over a platform. He wanted connection.
This series reminds me of a little of a long-running dramatic TV show: by now I'm not entirely sure what's happening, I've lost track of all the little nuances and given up trying to figure out who is guilty of what and I'm just enjoying the ride. Book 3 picks up directly after Book 2, with Nix still trying to figure out what happened to his cousin Branwen after she became involved with his Demons. Book 2 focused quite a bit on his relationship with West, and in Book 3 we pivot back to Lake and Yejun. West will always be my favourite though, I love the way he stepped up for Nix in Book 2 and (avoiding spoilers here) I LOVE the way Nixie rewarded him for it. Nix comes into his own in this book and it was very fun to read. Can't wait for Book 4 and seeing what's next for these 4 🥰.
Rating: 4 stars
Angst: 3.5/5
Steam: 3.5/5
I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
June 4, 2026
Ah yes. There it is.
I knew this moment would come.
Because Having four books maintain the insanity, intensity, emotional damage, and obsession levels of books one and two almost felt too good to be true.
And unfortunately… I think the decline has arrived.
Not badly. Not dramatically. But enough that I felt it.
Book three begins exactly where the emotional wreckage left us. Lake is drowning in guilt. Yejun feels horrible about what his anger and doubts pushed Nix through. Nix is healing but still terrified that one day Yejun might lose control again. Meanwhile West?
West said, “Fine. I’ll become emotional support, physical support, therapist, nurse, bodyguard, and boyfriend.”
And honestly? Bless that man.
The emotional healing part actually worked for me because these four men are tied together for life now. They know if one relationship breaks, everybody suffers. Watching them navigate guilt, forgiveness, and healing through sex therapy was … interesting.
My problem?
THE PLOT.
Who is betraying who?
Who is trying to dethrone who?
Who poisoned who?
Who is secretly pulling strings?
Who should we trust?
At some point I stopped caring.
And unfortunately the steam also started losing some of its magic for me. The scenes that previously had me screaming lost some intensity and started drifting into territory where I was less invested.
This is still a four star read. Still good don’t get me wrong but not as good. That’s why I am absolutely reading book four.
But I am no longer sitting there aggressively flipping pages at 2 AM wondering what happens next. And Im a bit worried as what to expect
Because sometimes authors need to know when the soup is seasoned perfectly.
Adding more water does not always improve the recipe. So it’s ok if the series end at book 3 instead of 4. Let’s see what happens next
I knew this moment would come.
Because Having four books maintain the insanity, intensity, emotional damage, and obsession levels of books one and two almost felt too good to be true.
And unfortunately… I think the decline has arrived.
Not badly. Not dramatically. But enough that I felt it.
Book three begins exactly where the emotional wreckage left us. Lake is drowning in guilt. Yejun feels horrible about what his anger and doubts pushed Nix through. Nix is healing but still terrified that one day Yejun might lose control again. Meanwhile West?
West said, “Fine. I’ll become emotional support, physical support, therapist, nurse, bodyguard, and boyfriend.”
And honestly? Bless that man.
The emotional healing part actually worked for me because these four men are tied together for life now. They know if one relationship breaks, everybody suffers. Watching them navigate guilt, forgiveness, and healing through sex therapy was … interesting.
My problem?
THE PLOT.
Who is betraying who?
Who is trying to dethrone who?
Who poisoned who?
Who is secretly pulling strings?
Who should we trust?
At some point I stopped caring.
And unfortunately the steam also started losing some of its magic for me. The scenes that previously had me screaming lost some intensity and started drifting into territory where I was less invested.
This is still a four star read. Still good don’t get me wrong but not as good. That’s why I am absolutely reading book four.
But I am no longer sitting there aggressively flipping pages at 2 AM wondering what happens next. And Im a bit worried as what to expect
Because sometimes authors need to know when the soup is seasoned perfectly.
Adding more water does not always improve the recipe. So it’s ok if the series end at book 3 instead of 4. Let’s see what happens next
December 29, 2024
I love this series so much, this book is possibly my favorite. The characters have shown so much growth and I'm happy to read as they grow, I'm honestly really excited for the next book, a solid 8.5/10
Even after 3 books a sex club being a ruling entity on a Planet is still silly, fun silly, though.
Even after 3 books a sex club being a ruling entity on a Planet is still silly, fun silly, though.
April 6, 2025
Nix and Lake FINALLY do it. Lol. AND even crazier it wasn’t a let down after all the build up. It was VERY hot.
More betrayals are revealed. I’m think Beck is ott suspicious. I’ve not trusted him since book 1. He’s not the one who has betrayed anyone YET. But I think he’s the mastermind, too bad I have to wait until August to read book 4!!! 😩😩😩😩 I sped through books 1 thru 3 thinking book 4 was out and it isn’t. Eeeek. The waiting is the hardest part.
Lake, Yejun, West and Nix adventure continues. This installment was great. You get a deeper knowledge and understanding of these characters and what motivates them. I could read about these 4 for several more books.
Nix is really coming into his own. He definitely knows how to handle his men! More to come in book 4 I’m sure!
More betrayals are revealed. I’m think Beck is ott suspicious. I’ve not trusted him since book 1. He’s not the one who has betrayed anyone YET. But I think he’s the mastermind, too bad I have to wait until August to read book 4!!! 😩😩😩😩 I sped through books 1 thru 3 thinking book 4 was out and it isn’t. Eeeek. The waiting is the hardest part.
Lake, Yejun, West and Nix adventure continues. This installment was great. You get a deeper knowledge and understanding of these characters and what motivates them. I could read about these 4 for several more books.
Nix is really coming into his own. He definitely knows how to handle his men! More to come in book 4 I’m sure!
October 21, 2025
Reread Oct 2025
I now remember why I didn’t like Juri. Lol. Still find Beck to be super suspicious. Incredibly glad I can read book four right away this time!
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God damn, these books are intense! My suspicions about who’s behind everything are still pretty strongly on the same person I’ve suspected since book one. The wait for the final book may just kill me. Sigh. I knew I should have just waited to read this one… I have no self control, I swear.
I now remember why I didn’t like Juri. Lol. Still find Beck to be super suspicious. Incredibly glad I can read book four right away this time!
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God damn, these books are intense! My suspicions about who’s behind everything are still pretty strongly on the same person I’ve suspected since book one. The wait for the final book may just kill me. Sigh. I knew I should have just waited to read this one… I have no self control, I swear.
September 1, 2025
they're soooooo stupid. the number of times i had to stop and stare into the far distance and then laugh like a crazy maniac bc this makes no sense??? concerning. (also it's obvious who the culprit is i can't believe they actually have the audacity to call themselves geniuses🤡🤡🤡 a clown fest fr)
August 15, 2025
these four share approximately one brain cell, and it's the most entertaining read I had in a while. Had to drop a star because of some frequent typos, but other than that I have nothing bad to say. 30th of September can't come soon enough so I can read the last book!
December 22, 2024
Started this book late at night and told myself I’d read only a few chapters. Four hours later, I’m trying to find information about the next book in the series.
I love this book and the progression of the characters. As always, the last few chapters were emotional whirlwinds that had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for more.
For some reason I thought this was the last book in the series, so I was getting very worried towards the end of the book about the unresolved conflicts! I cannot wait to see what happens next in book four.
10/10 Dark MM Romance read!
I love this book and the progression of the characters. As always, the last few chapters were emotional whirlwinds that had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for more.
For some reason I thought this was the last book in the series, so I was getting very worried towards the end of the book about the unresolved conflicts! I cannot wait to see what happens next in book four.
10/10 Dark MM Romance read!
February 4, 2025
ugh the next book in this series needs to come out like right now! i just want to binge this whole story, but i also love these characters so much and don’t want to be done with them yet, so i’m glad i had to stop.
west continues to just absolutely amaze me. if you told me at the beginning of this series that he would probably be my favorite AND that he would be the absolute sweetest to nix, i probably wouldn’t believe you. i love their relationship so so so much. he defends nix so much, takes such good care of him, and their spicy scenes are so hot. he’s just the best.
yejun has also started to make such a good comeback in this book. i knew that he would instantly regret what happened with nix in the past book (which i don’t think was terrible to be honest, but i completely understand why nix is lowkey traumatized by it and slow to forgive him), and it’s very clear that he will never hurt nix like that again. seeing how guilty he feels and how much he misses nix is so sweet, and i’m glad they start to reconnect at the end of this book. the way nix still defends yejun from his mom despite being mad at yejun is so heartwarming. i hope we see yejun groveling some more in the next book.
i still love lake so much, but i hope we get even more time with him in the next book. i still feel like he’s the demon that we know the least and that nix knows the least. i’m so glad that we finally got the first time between him and nix, and boy was it great. i can’t wait to get even more spicy scenes between the two of them. seeing him realize and act on his love for nix is so sweet, and his possessiveness and protectiveness is so hot. i love the way they’re planning their future together, and it was so great to see him open up when they were in the bath together after their first time. i can’t remember if this was in this book or not, but i also thought it was so cute when they watched the movie together in bed.
i also loved the plot in this book yet again. i feel like the twist reveal wasn’t that surprising yet again, but i still loved it. it wasn’t something i for sure saw coming, but something that i was a little suspicious of. there were some parts of that reveal that did completely shock me though. the very very end of the book definitely shocked me, and i can’t wait to read the next book to see the repercussions of that and wrap up this mystery.
it was also so fun to get some more details on club essential and the initiation process. we finally got to actually go to one of the club essential events that has been teased for the whole series, so that was fun. it was also cool to interact with two essential members that we’ve heard so much about finally, and watching nix stand up to them and the demons defend him was soooo hot. the way nix stands up for himself in general in this book was very admirable, even if i didn’t always love the way he did it lol.
overall, i have really loved this series so far. i can’t wait to wrap it up in the final book. i’m so jealous of nix! god i wish i could live his life with the three demons.
west continues to just absolutely amaze me. if you told me at the beginning of this series that he would probably be my favorite AND that he would be the absolute sweetest to nix, i probably wouldn’t believe you. i love their relationship so so so much. he defends nix so much, takes such good care of him, and their spicy scenes are so hot. he’s just the best.
yejun has also started to make such a good comeback in this book. i knew that he would instantly regret what happened with nix in the past book (which i don’t think was terrible to be honest, but i completely understand why nix is lowkey traumatized by it and slow to forgive him), and it’s very clear that he will never hurt nix like that again. seeing how guilty he feels and how much he misses nix is so sweet, and i’m glad they start to reconnect at the end of this book. the way nix still defends yejun from his mom despite being mad at yejun is so heartwarming. i hope we see yejun groveling some more in the next book.
i still love lake so much, but i hope we get even more time with him in the next book. i still feel like he’s the demon that we know the least and that nix knows the least. i’m so glad that we finally got the first time between him and nix, and boy was it great. i can’t wait to get even more spicy scenes between the two of them. seeing him realize and act on his love for nix is so sweet, and his possessiveness and protectiveness is so hot. i love the way they’re planning their future together, and it was so great to see him open up when they were in the bath together after their first time. i can’t remember if this was in this book or not, but i also thought it was so cute when they watched the movie together in bed.
i also loved the plot in this book yet again. i feel like the twist reveal wasn’t that surprising yet again, but i still loved it. it wasn’t something i for sure saw coming, but something that i was a little suspicious of. there were some parts of that reveal that did completely shock me though. the very very end of the book definitely shocked me, and i can’t wait to read the next book to see the repercussions of that and wrap up this mystery.
it was also so fun to get some more details on club essential and the initiation process. we finally got to actually go to one of the club essential events that has been teased for the whole series, so that was fun. it was also cool to interact with two essential members that we’ve heard so much about finally, and watching nix stand up to them and the demons defend him was soooo hot. the way nix stands up for himself in general in this book was very admirable, even if i didn’t always love the way he did it lol.
overall, i have really loved this series so far. i can’t wait to wrap it up in the final book. i’m so jealous of nix! god i wish i could live his life with the three demons.
November 9, 2025
esta serie no ha parado de sorprenderme, necesito el siguiente yaaaa
December 28, 2024
OMFG!!! I CAN'T with how AMAZING this series is!! *screaming* i am so fucking happy about how this story is going and i cannot WAIT for the 4th book! The connection between the MCs is so fucking amazing and it's awesome to see their relationship stabilize and for them to finally FINALLY become a unit with mutual trust - Nix is being treated as their partner and I LOVE it! I want the 4th book to be out asap so i can reread this whole series asap! If the CWs dont scare you off, please enjoy friends!
January 6, 2025
🪐 1st Book of 2025 🪐
March 4, 2025
ok but why did i think this was a trilogy T_T
i need more
ate this shit up so fast oh my god
please read the content warnings before proceeding with any of these books
i need more
ate this shit up so fast oh my god
please read the content warnings before proceeding with any of these books
October 7, 2025
I don’t think there was enough grovel, but considering who the guys are I’m happy with it.
So many twists and turns with the series!
So many twists and turns with the series!
December 28, 2024
So good!
I love Nix and his demons. They're all so freaking hot together. It's awesome to see Nix come into his own power. This book is dark and twisty. I've been going back and forth in my head about who I've decided the bad guy is. It's driving me crazy! I love this series, though. It's very well written. I just want more. I can't wait for the next book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I have Saint pre-ordered as well because I love this series, and I want to support this author so she can write more amazing books.
I love Nix and his demons. They're all so freaking hot together. It's awesome to see Nix come into his own power. This book is dark and twisty. I've been going back and forth in my head about who I've decided the bad guy is. It's driving me crazy! I love this series, though. It's very well written. I just want more. I can't wait for the next book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I have Saint pre-ordered as well because I love this series, and I want to support this author so she can write more amazing books.
June 8, 2026
3.5 stars rounded up for the entertainment value
I read these back to back and honestly this might be the one I can remember the least - like I'm not totally sure which events happened in this one vs the one before and the one after. But I know I was still entertained and I still liked West the best. I was still confused by the plot and was growing frustrated because the guys weren't putting together what I had. Too bad I was totally wrong about what was happening anyway so who was the dumb dumb?
I'm pretty sure this is the first one that had the other guys interacting sexually instead of it being strictly a spoke and wheel situation. But the other guys still have no romantic interest in each other, Nix just wanted them to do things together and they obliged him. I weirdly didn't like it. It's a truly personal problem of mine and I can't quite articulate my issue but I do know that if it had stayed Nix being shared between the guys or if it had been that everyone had romantic and sexual feelings toward each other from the beginning I would have been fine. Who the fuck knows what goes on in my brain.
Pet names for Nix: Songbird and mate (Lake), Nixie and babe (West), Firebird and baby (Yejun)
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SA/rape: Things felt a lot more consensual here. Nix still has some trauma from when Yejun raped him and iirc he does not allow Yejun to touch him at all in this book.
Other person drama: None. Nix asked Yejun to give Lake a blowjob while he and West watched (and then fucked). For some reason I didn't like it, but Lake and Yejun do not have romantic feelings for each other so I guess it doesn't really change the group's dynamic?
I read these back to back and honestly this might be the one I can remember the least - like I'm not totally sure which events happened in this one vs the one before and the one after. But I know I was still entertained and I still liked West the best. I was still confused by the plot and was growing frustrated because the guys weren't putting together what I had. Too bad I was totally wrong about what was happening anyway so who was the dumb dumb?
I'm pretty sure this is the first one that had the other guys interacting sexually instead of it being strictly a spoke and wheel situation. But the other guys still have no romantic interest in each other, Nix just wanted them to do things together and they obliged him. I weirdly didn't like it. It's a truly personal problem of mine and I can't quite articulate my issue but I do know that if it had stayed Nix being shared between the guys or if it had been that everyone had romantic and sexual feelings toward each other from the beginning I would have been fine. Who the fuck knows what goes on in my brain.
Pet names for Nix: Songbird and mate (Lake), Nixie and babe (West), Firebird and baby (Yejun)
“This is my body,” Nix insisted, speaking not only for them to hear, but to regain the confidence he’d been feeling as well. “This is my life. You three may have stolen the course of it, but it’s still mine. The way I see it, we have two options. You either lock me up somewhere I can’t escape, or you convince me you’re going to keep your promise to take care of me. Let’s think of this as till death do us part. You want to keep me? Give me a reason to want to stay. Show me you’ll do what I ask, even if it’s difficult. Show me you’ll put me first.”
He needed to accept that he wasn’t even mad at her anymore for sending him to Foxglove. That he wouldn’t give up the Demons for anything. That his assimilation into their fold was no longer survival-based. Nix wanted to belong with them. To them.
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Safety (may contain spoilers)
SA/rape: Things felt a lot more consensual here. Nix still has some trauma from when Yejun raped him and iirc he does not allow Yejun to touch him at all in this book.
Other person drama: None. Nix asked Yejun to give Lake a blowjob while he and West watched (and then fucked). For some reason I didn't like it, but Lake and Yejun do not have romantic feelings for each other so I guess it doesn't really change the group's dynamic?
January 3, 2025
4⭐️
Book three dives in right where book two left off, with Nix still untangling the mystery of what happened to his cousin Branwen after her run-in with his Demons. I’ll admit, after how the last book ended, I was a little worried. I thought Nix might forgive Yejun way too soon, but thankfully, I was wrong. It was refreshing to see Nix really step into his own, becoming confident in both who he is and what he wants.
The story is packed with twists and turns, which kept me completely hooked. That said, I can’t help but think Yejun and the others are going to kick themselves over that “missing paperwork” situation when they went to file for Nix to officially become Lake’s mate. Seriously, how do you let something like that slip?
For some reason, I thought this was the finale of the series (spoiler: it’s not). Normally, I wait until a series is finished before diving in, but I don’t even mind. Chani Lynn Feener builds such immersive worlds that I’m always eager for more. Now I’ll just have to be patient while waiting for the next installment!
Book three dives in right where book two left off, with Nix still untangling the mystery of what happened to his cousin Branwen after her run-in with his Demons. I’ll admit, after how the last book ended, I was a little worried. I thought Nix might forgive Yejun way too soon, but thankfully, I was wrong. It was refreshing to see Nix really step into his own, becoming confident in both who he is and what he wants.
The story is packed with twists and turns, which kept me completely hooked. That said, I can’t help but think Yejun and the others are going to kick themselves over that “missing paperwork” situation when they went to file for Nix to officially become Lake’s mate. Seriously, how do you let something like that slip?
For some reason, I thought this was the finale of the series (spoiler: it’s not). Normally, I wait until a series is finished before diving in, but I don’t even mind. Chani Lynn Feener builds such immersive worlds that I’m always eager for more. Now I’ll just have to be patient while waiting for the next installment!
February 20, 2025
Feb 2025
Kindle edition
Read for a group challenge week 6. This is Beck right? The suspects are dwindling fast. Lake got off light. Yejun...still not sure. Poor West. The whole miscommunication feelings thing with Beck annoyed me. They're mated now. I did like that Nix is standing up for himself and the way he defended the guys. Just need him to have a run in with Yejun's mother. Dunno, starting to feel a bit dragged out.
Kindle edition
Read for a group challenge week 6. This is Beck right? The suspects are dwindling fast. Lake got off light. Yejun...still not sure. Poor West. The whole miscommunication feelings thing with Beck annoyed me. They're mated now. I did like that Nix is standing up for himself and the way he defended the guys. Just need him to have a run in with Yejun's mother. Dunno, starting to feel a bit dragged out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2026
Chapters 9-10 especially make this a 4.5 for me. Power bottom Nix is 🔥.
Loved that Yejun didn't push to be forgiven and took getting Nix to be comfortable with him again slowly.
West and Yejun are tied for being my favorite after this book.
Lake is still my least favorite.
Loved that Yejun didn't push to be forgiven and took getting Nix to be comfortable with him again slowly.
West and Yejun are tied for being my favorite after this book.
Lake is still my least favorite.
May 9, 2026
I have a guess as to who is doing all of this...
June 25, 2026
Вест, я забираю тебе в свої руки
March 8, 2025
This was so fucking good. The romance is not toxic anymore imo and the drama is so good! So many betrayals
October 26, 2025
Ну що ж, стало набагато цікавіше.
Цікаво як розвиваються відносини між всіма ними Ніксом, Лейком, Уестом і Ейджуном.
Ніколибне подумала що Уест буде самим адекватним)))
Цікаво як розвиваються відносини між всіма ними Ніксом, Лейком, Уестом і Ейджуном.
Ніколибне подумала що Уест буде самим адекватним)))
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December 29, 2024
WHY ARE THESE SO SHORT????
December 20, 2025
Trust. That's the word for this book. Trust.
It's not freely given, not easy to attain, but its easy to lose it...
Nix has been through a lot in the past few months since he met the Demons, but we can't tell if it was all good or bad. Of course, our definitions of good and bad may differ, and I'm not gonna lie... just like Nix, I am on the Demons side.
Being their Fourth is not an easy task, especially when you don't know a lot of things still, but what I have noticed is that with each book and as time passes, they are getting better at communicating. For most people, it might look like this series has a lot of miscommunication, and it might be true, who knows, but I don't feel that's what this is about.
From the first book I've read from Chani, I knew that these books are not for everyone. They're spectacular, amazing, extraordinaire, but definitely not for everyone.
Her books are written in a way that's misleading. You get thrown off at every turn, and you really need to be in a certain headspace to truly get the twisted. I'm like that myself so... yeah, not that hard for me.
This is book 3, and the previous two books really need to be read beforehand since this is a series. I can't wait for book 4 so I can see how this story ends. I have my own theories, but as always, I think Chani will surprise me once again.
It's not freely given, not easy to attain, but its easy to lose it...
Nix has been through a lot in the past few months since he met the Demons, but we can't tell if it was all good or bad. Of course, our definitions of good and bad may differ, and I'm not gonna lie... just like Nix, I am on the Demons side.
Being their Fourth is not an easy task, especially when you don't know a lot of things still, but what I have noticed is that with each book and as time passes, they are getting better at communicating. For most people, it might look like this series has a lot of miscommunication, and it might be true, who knows, but I don't feel that's what this is about.
From the first book I've read from Chani, I knew that these books are not for everyone. They're spectacular, amazing, extraordinaire, but definitely not for everyone.
Her books are written in a way that's misleading. You get thrown off at every turn, and you really need to be in a certain headspace to truly get the twisted. I'm like that myself so... yeah, not that hard for me.
This is book 3, and the previous two books really need to be read beforehand since this is a series. I can't wait for book 4 so I can see how this story ends. I have my own theories, but as always, I think Chani will surprise me once again.
November 19, 2025
Finalmente el misterio va teniendo forma, pero se ve mas intrigante de lo que pensaba en un inicio, tengo a mi sospechoso para todas las cosas que están sucediendo, ha sido más muy bien llevado el tema porque se nota que no será sino hasta el cuarto tomo donde tengamos todas las respuestas.
A nivel romance, me gustaron, tenemos momentos de redención, de confianza, y autoconfianza, me gustó mucho ver a Nix pararse sobre sus pies, plantar cara luego de las cosas que vivió con sus novios; Lake me agrada mucho en su poder, tiene mucho que darnos; West me sorprendió porque se veía el mas rudo en un inicio pero es que le da seguridad a nuestro protagonista; y Jeyun, también es un personaje profundo y tiene mucho que compensar.
El final es genial porque si creíamos saber qué pasaba, volvemos a quedar en las mismas, y es genial.
A nivel romance, me gustaron, tenemos momentos de redención, de confianza, y autoconfianza, me gustó mucho ver a Nix pararse sobre sus pies, plantar cara luego de las cosas que vivió con sus novios; Lake me agrada mucho en su poder, tiene mucho que darnos; West me sorprendió porque se veía el mas rudo en un inicio pero es que le da seguridad a nuestro protagonista; y Jeyun, también es un personaje profundo y tiene mucho que compensar.
El final es genial porque si creíamos saber qué pasaba, volvemos a quedar en las mismas, y es genial.
April 9, 2026
TWELVE HOURS!?!?!?!? RIDICULOUS!!!
March 13, 2025
More delicious villains and more wicked games—exactly what I hoped for and have come to expect from this series. Soooo yummy.
I think this might be my favorite book of the series so far. We finally got some real plot progression with the Night of the Nightshade milestone (even if I did find it a bit underwhelming) and some solid, fast-paced action at the end. Side note: I knew that bad guy reveal was coming—I clocked that man as a Mr. Save A Hoe (and Nix clearly don’t wanna be saved) from the start. What I really appreciated in this book was that now that the groundwork has been laid in the first two, the story is flowing more naturally. There’s less of the back-and-forth Q&A that bogged down the first book, making for a smoother reading experience. That said… finding out the whole hacker thing was a sham and now we’re dealing with a poisoner? Yet another example of my ongoing concern-slash-annoyance with this series—there’s simply too much being shoved into the plot, and every time we think we’re making progress, another lie unravels and we’re back to square one. Granted, it’s happening less often now, but it’s still a pattern. Also, back in my review of book one, I mentioned that the sci-fi element of this book felt like an afterthought, mostly just an excuse for Lake to be in a royal line of succession and for sex to be socially normalized. However, to everyone’s great relief, I’ve identified a VERY important reason this just HAD to be sci-fi: being able to get it up so often and have sex a dozen times in a night definitely requires humanoids. Seriously, I stood up and saluted my Kindle after reading Nix and Lake finally getting together; I was so keyed up for that moment—erm, several, SEVERAL moments—and it absolutely did not disappoint.
But the real shining star of this book was honestly Nix. We finally got to see him fully accept that he didn’t know his cousin like he thought he did and that their relationship wasn’t what he thought it to be—which was really such a mindfuck—and also in the process take the Demons’s side and embrace them as his true purpose now. I also absolutely LOOOOVED getting to see him come into his own as their fourth, not as a passive plaything but as an active participant. He was more honest, more upfront, and showed that he truly belongs as their equal. It was highkey refreshing to see him go, “I’m stuck here… so, fuck it, I’ll play this game and see what I can get out of it.” And with that, he also ultimately embraced that he wants the Demons—flaws and all—and to be a part of their world, and stopped feeling bad about it, which like… YES FINALLY!!
The other characters also had some great moments of development. Lake’s feelings for Nix came out more clearly, and we got to see him treat Nix and their relationship with more care, genuinely apologizing and giving Nix more space. We really began to get some romance instead of just obsession and chemistry, which I absolutely ate up. West was exactly what Nix needed, providing so much security and levity, and I loved seeing him start to push back against his father. He was more willing to confront him, or at the very least care less about his shitty attitude, and I simply cannot wait for the day he gives his dad the same massive middle finger that Nix did. As for Yejun, there wasn’t as much progress made healing the rift between Nix and him as I expected, and much of the Big Stuff was saved for the very end. I’m torn between this being good or bad—good, because I think the slow, careful approach with lots of groveling and baby steps makes sense with how bad Yejun’s actions were, but bad because it leaves a lot of ground to cover with only one book left, and I hope the resolution doesn’t feel rushed. Overall, I love how Nix handled his relationships with all of the Demons individually based on their distinct needs, showing he understands and appreciates all of their differences.
I actually thought this was a trilogy when I started, and I’m finding myself SO glad I was wrong because I’m clawing at the bars of my enclosure waiting for the fourth and final book. Not gonna lie, though, I feel like it’s lowkey obvious who the hacker-oh-wait-now-poisoner is, and it’s the same person I suspected back in book one (cough, Beck, cough). But watch me be completely wrong and look REAL dumb. Either way, I cannot wait to see how all of the details play out.
I think this might be my favorite book of the series so far. We finally got some real plot progression with the Night of the Nightshade milestone (even if I did find it a bit underwhelming) and some solid, fast-paced action at the end. Side note: I knew that bad guy reveal was coming—I clocked that man as a Mr. Save A Hoe (and Nix clearly don’t wanna be saved) from the start. What I really appreciated in this book was that now that the groundwork has been laid in the first two, the story is flowing more naturally. There’s less of the back-and-forth Q&A that bogged down the first book, making for a smoother reading experience. That said… finding out the whole hacker thing was a sham and now we’re dealing with a poisoner? Yet another example of my ongoing concern-slash-annoyance with this series—there’s simply too much being shoved into the plot, and every time we think we’re making progress, another lie unravels and we’re back to square one. Granted, it’s happening less often now, but it’s still a pattern. Also, back in my review of book one, I mentioned that the sci-fi element of this book felt like an afterthought, mostly just an excuse for Lake to be in a royal line of succession and for sex to be socially normalized. However, to everyone’s great relief, I’ve identified a VERY important reason this just HAD to be sci-fi: being able to get it up so often and have sex a dozen times in a night definitely requires humanoids. Seriously, I stood up and saluted my Kindle after reading Nix and Lake finally getting together; I was so keyed up for that moment—erm, several, SEVERAL moments—and it absolutely did not disappoint.
But the real shining star of this book was honestly Nix. We finally got to see him fully accept that he didn’t know his cousin like he thought he did and that their relationship wasn’t what he thought it to be—which was really such a mindfuck—and also in the process take the Demons’s side and embrace them as his true purpose now. I also absolutely LOOOOVED getting to see him come into his own as their fourth, not as a passive plaything but as an active participant. He was more honest, more upfront, and showed that he truly belongs as their equal. It was highkey refreshing to see him go, “I’m stuck here… so, fuck it, I’ll play this game and see what I can get out of it.” And with that, he also ultimately embraced that he wants the Demons—flaws and all—and to be a part of their world, and stopped feeling bad about it, which like… YES FINALLY!!
The other characters also had some great moments of development. Lake’s feelings for Nix came out more clearly, and we got to see him treat Nix and their relationship with more care, genuinely apologizing and giving Nix more space. We really began to get some romance instead of just obsession and chemistry, which I absolutely ate up. West was exactly what Nix needed, providing so much security and levity, and I loved seeing him start to push back against his father. He was more willing to confront him, or at the very least care less about his shitty attitude, and I simply cannot wait for the day he gives his dad the same massive middle finger that Nix did. As for Yejun, there wasn’t as much progress made healing the rift between Nix and him as I expected, and much of the Big Stuff was saved for the very end. I’m torn between this being good or bad—good, because I think the slow, careful approach with lots of groveling and baby steps makes sense with how bad Yejun’s actions were, but bad because it leaves a lot of ground to cover with only one book left, and I hope the resolution doesn’t feel rushed. Overall, I love how Nix handled his relationships with all of the Demons individually based on their distinct needs, showing he understands and appreciates all of their differences.
I actually thought this was a trilogy when I started, and I’m finding myself SO glad I was wrong because I’m clawing at the bars of my enclosure waiting for the fourth and final book. Not gonna lie, though, I feel like it’s lowkey obvious who the hacker-oh-wait-now-poisoner is, and it’s the same person I suspected back in book one (cough, Beck, cough). But watch me be completely wrong and look REAL dumb. Either way, I cannot wait to see how all of the details play out.
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