Taken to the Deadlands

Stolen Demon Brides #1

by Elle Mae

From Elle Mae comes a spicy sapphic novella series where super-powered humans are kidnapped and sold at demon auctions.

Who knew faking seeing ghosts could send me straight to hell? Literally.

One moment I was in my shop, minding my business, and the next a crazy winged lady knocked me out and the next time I woke up, I was in the demon realm.

Turns out, humans with special abilities are highly valued... because they taste better.

When they forced me out on that stage, I was prepared to be eaten. What I didn't prepare for was a hot yet exceedingly annoying demon to buy me.

She says she wants help and needs my powers to do so... but what happens when she finds out it's all a lie?

Please look at the trigger warnings on the authors' website before continuing.

Genres: Lesbian, Fantasy, Romance, Queer, LGBT, Novella, Paranormal

142 pages, Paperback

Published January 4, 2025

About the author

Also writes under Eden Emory.

Reviews

[Sadie☠🖤 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Soooo she’s just going to abandon her cat…

[phoenix *ੈ✩‧₊˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️

[OceaneZw · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️ 3.5 Stars

The story was enjoyable.

While there were a lot of things that didn’t fully make sense to me throughout the book, if you look past them, it doesn’t take away from the overall enjoyment.

I really wish the novel had been longer, with more world-building and explanations about how Mia gained some of her powers.

Also, can we please not abandon the cat next time? 😭

[purlpur · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️
серія новел про демонес та людей. щось легке, розпусне, невеликий сюжет теж присутній. швидко прочитала - швидко забула 😁
eріс - загрозлива демонеса-самітниця з царства мертвих земель, яка насправді є вегетаріанкою серед своїх: не їсть людей і добре до них ставиться.
мія - людинка, яка вдає, що бачить привидів, заробляючи цим собі на життя. саме через її «дар» еріс купує мію на аукціоні, аби та допомогла їй зв'язатися з особливим для неї привидом.
а далі все завертілося.. 🌚

[rie · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75-3?

despite this being longer than the second, this felt much less satisfying. maybe it’s because there were even more elements in here that didn’t feel fully tapped into. i know the whole point of this is the smut but damn…i think spicy works can be good and hold emotional weight too!

[Venuss · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25🪦

A lot didn’t make sense but this was a quick and enjoyable read. Perfect if you’re craving for a brief literary lobotomy 🫶🏾

[Beatrice (uni hiatus) · Rating 3 out of 5]

the concept is really cool but nothing really happened

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

my love of demons continues 🙂‍↕️


p. s. i know this is a novella, but dang i wanted more of them!

[Poppy || Monster Lover · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the set up for this book, but the follow through just wasn’t there. Mia was a charlatan spirit seer kidnapped by demons and sold to Aris, who wanted to speak with a ghost. They struck up a sexual relationship, but a lot of their getting to know each other was skipped over. The world was interesting and dangerous, with people eating demons and risky lies.

Spice: 3/5

Triggers: dubcon (power differential), sexual assault mention, death, gore, nonconsensual biting, consensual biting, trafficking , eating humans ideation and mention, mutilation visuals, light animal abuse(throwing cat to the side)

[Liv - Livslibrarylabyrinth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Who just leaves their cat alone like that

[sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

was this good? debatable. but did this have a hot sapphic demon pining for a hot sapphic human? absolutely.

2.5/5 ⭐️

[Steph H · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️

I’ll start by saying there’s some authors who’s work I’ll just buy, without a second thought for the story, because I just know I’ll love whatever’s been written and since my undying love for “don’t stop me”.. and the rest of that series, Elle Mae/Eden Emory(this authors other book name) is that author for me!

For such a short read, it’s so brilliantly done, the story grips you, the characters grow on you, the world intrigues you. I’ve not read demon x human before.. probably my new fav and I can’t wait for the rest!😍

I’d highly recommend every book from this author, they’re all incredible.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I read the word "frenzy" one more time, it will be too soon.

[manu · Rating 3 out of 5]

everyone of those succubus were 🔥🙂‍↕️ sign me up for more

[fran :) · Rating 2 out of 5]

ABANDONO A SU GATO

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why didn't she take Momo with her?? :((

[Sofi · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐ - only reason it isn't a true 5 star read is bc I feel like we didn't really get a resolution to the main argument they had toward the end that led to the breakup, but otherwise?? big fan, will definitely be continuing with the series

[beep ☀︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars !

[Peppa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one had potential but just didn’t fully land for me. The setup was interesting and the worldbuilding had some really solid moments, but because it was so short, I never really connected with Mia or Aris.
They just didn’t click for me as a couple… no real spark or tension, and I felt like I was being told they were into each other instead of actually feeling it.

That said, the writing itself was nice and the world had a vibe I could’ve definitely gotten into if the story had been given more space to breathe. Just wish I cared more about the characters and their dynamic. Not sure yet if i will pick up the second volume.

[TJ Phillips · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Interesting world building but awful character connection. And characters in general. Like why do they even like each other? And, why do they even exist? It was short at least.

[Vero Exposito · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 Stars

This was so good bro but I didn’t give it 4 stars because I NEEDED IT TO BE LONGER, I NEED TO KNOW MORE. I would’ve loved for this to be a full book but alas it’s a novella but a very good one. I love my gay shit and this was gay AF. Aris and Mia were so cute and steamy and I 100% recommend reading this. It’s super quick and interesting. Elle Mae knows how to write a good wlw romance. I’ll never skip one of her books/novellas. Toodles!

[Ladz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and Steamy

A human named Mia scams her way into the heart of a demon named Aris. Domesticity gets in the way, and they find more in common in the comfort of each other. I had fun reading this and definitely want to check out more of Elle Mae's work.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

meh

[Jokie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,25⭐
I need more of this series!!!

[star · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars because i love women !!

[marilynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

patiently waiting for my demon to make an appearance. long live horny lesbians! my only grievance was...the cat!!!!

[Lady Olenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

Interesting world the author built in this short but absorbing story. The Deadlands was quite fascinating and the sex scenes were hot.

[Al · Rating 3 out of 5]

blah blah blah proper name place name backstory stuff

[brooke⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish she kept her cat but other than that… perfection

[Zara · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5
I don't know how I feel about this at all