Indecent: A Dark F/F/F Romantasy

by Gwin Savage

This is a full-length, standalone prequel novel with HEA. (18+ only! Please see TW's in book or complete CW's on author's website.) Polyamory is practiced in this world, and the FMCs will be a throuple by the end. This story contains two different timelines and is told in alternating past and present tense.

In the United Kinvarrea Realm, women who love other women are the only ones born as mages or Vampires. Most try to hide what they are.

When Evie is sent to Spurnwater Island to attend the infamous paranormal reform academy, it's certainly not by choice. Unfortunately, as a Vampire and a ruined woman, it's her last option. The last thing she expects is to fall for her fellow classmate—the sweet and pretty Rion. Even more surprising? The Fixer who shattered Evie's heart a year and a half ago reappears as her instructor.

Her chemistry with the beguiling Gymma is just as volatile, awakening the demon on Evie's shoulder and toying with her emotions all over again. (Tropes include strangers to lovers, new adult, 2nd chance romance, forced proximity, body betrayal, spice, "good girl", spanking, ménage in the epilogue.)

Author's Note: this story features a messy, slightly unhinged FMC who grows from her experiences. It takes place in a patriarchal world inspired by the 1930s, where women are punished for being different. This is a prequel; the series will explore themes of feminine rage and women taking back their lost power as it unfolds.

Genres: Lesbian, Fantasy, Romance, Vampires, LGBT, Why Choose, Queer

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2025

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was... not good. It's trying to do a bsdm thing and it just comes off as super unhealthy. There are just, so many things wrong. I couldn't even get into the steamy bits because the people seemed more like they hated each other than liked each other. There was insta-love, but no build-up, then treating each other like crap, then later pining, like, retroactively? Then randomly at the end it's like "oh, this other person I *just* started sleeping with because I couldn't have you, they are in our relationship, too-cool?" A lot of the plot felt out of order or disjointed in some way - things that were flashbacks or happened in the past weren't clearly marked enough maybe? It felt like someone took all the pieces of a book they had worked on and like, cut and pasted huge sections, moving them around to see what worked, then didn't go back and fix anything after to streamline it and make it make sense. Also - I'm reluctant to say this book has vampires - it sort of does? It also has "demuns" LOL and the summary basically made it sound like, maybe all women who love women are persecuted and called "demuns" but also like, they may actually be demons of some sort? And there was blood-drinking and some supernatural stuff casually mentioned not in a metaphorical way, so it wasn't that but also, it just did not make any sense. The world was not fully built, and what there WAS in the world was kind of... ugly and gross and unlikeable.

Anyway I read this a couple of months ago. Somewhere in May-June, probably.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

gymma’s POVs saved this book.

also it feels like nothing happens and then in the last 4 chapters everything happens

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was so so so good, I loved it so much, I was captivated from the very beginning and it was AMAZING throughout, I loved it so much, it’s definitely the best book I’ve read in a long time, I LOVED it, The story was amazing, I was SO gripped.
This was my first full length F/F/F book and I was NOT disappointed!!
I loved Rion so much, I think she was my favorite character, I loved her from the moment she was introduced.
I also loved the whole friendship group they form together, I think that was so special and the fact they all ended up in relationships, like even the side characters all got their happy endings and had their own stories was really nice.
Evie was also such a great character, they all were in this book, I loved everyone but Evie was especially amazing, and Evie and Rion together were so magical! Evie and Rions relationship was everything to me and I loved it so much, I loved how comfortable they were together and how giggly and sweet they were.
The spice also was EVERYTHING, like it was SO good, AMAZING even, SPECTACULAR, each spice scene elevated the story and was put in so well, and also so hot obviously and just so steamy and hot and amazing.
Also the world building??? Next level, AMAZING, so good, I could picture everything so clearly and understood everything going on and why it was happening in this world, the world building was SPECTACULAR, I quite literally loved EVERYTHING about this book!
I loved this entire book, from beginning to end and I CAN NOT WAIT for the next book!

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars

This was really very good! A spicy FFF sapphic vampire love story that had me kicking my feet and giggling for the 3 FMC’s.

There was an element of time jumping back and forth from past and present but I didn’t find it confusing at all and I enjoyed that part.
I did find that once the past story had finished and I was caught up to the present, things moved fairly quickly to the end of the story and maybe there could have been more in between that. It felt like Rion and Gymma had an insta love connection which was fine but we just didn’t get to see much of a development between those two before they were just as in love as Gymma and Everley. Though Gymma and Everley have a lot more extensive history than Rion does to either of them but especially with Gymma I didn’t see the love connection as much as it just seemed like a new love lustful type of energy but I still loved them all together.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and didn’t realize how much I needed a sapphic vampire throuple love story but I absolutely did!
I also loved the writing, it was written beautifully and loved a lot of passages I read along with it being just an interesting and unique take on a vampire love story. Very lovely and unique read I loved it. The

[Jade Ford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indecent is one of my first polyamory sapphic based reads and even though that wasn't the main theme of the plot, it was a feature that I absolutely adored! The last chapter scene with all the spice was just pure perfection, and my toes were scrunching in glee as I read! And the communication/consent aspect of the polyamrous relationship was done beautifully. I really would recommend reading it just for the polyamory aspect.

Despite the difficult subjects of not fitting in, feeling rejected from society (vampires are females and are seen as lesser), I felt that it was a great feel-good story, with such a happy ending. The world building was well done, without that introductory chapter epic fantasies often have to explain the world, but instead cleverly intertwining bits and pieces into the plot as you went along.

There was multiple timelines, which I'm personally not a fan of, but it worked well for the novel. I believe this is a prequel to a series, and I hope to hear more about Rion in later works - I really liked her character! It seemed to be focussed on the Victorian time period, with elements of steam punk so if these are your vibes, you might enjoy it on that merit too.

[Carrie Hagen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I hate to say I did not enjoy this book. It wasn’t the worst thing I’ve read by any means. I did enjoy the concept. It was unique with vampires being only females and their attraction to other females being part of the vampire characteristic. We also got flashbacks for two of our main characters which was fun.

The story seemed to really drag out certain parts and had a lot of unnecessary repetition. I also got annoyed with the amount of times Mag/Gymma said “criminy” with what little narrative she did have. I did find myself skimming through bits. Like the pocket watch, it was important to the character and needed repair, but I felt like we didn’t need an entire chapter describing that.

The attraction between Mag/Gymma and Everley was hot. I did enjoy the spice scenes. Rion kind of bored me. I feel like we didn’t get enough of her character development..

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dark fantasy romance that adds a new twist to vampire lore. At its core, Indecent explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of love. The protagonists' journey toward is portrayed with sensitivity and depth, highlighting the nuances of relationships in a fantastical setting. The world-building is immersive, with Savage creating a realm that feels both magical and grounded. The incorporation of magic and vampirism adds layers of intrigue, while the focus on sapphic relationships offers a refreshing perspective in the fantasy genre.

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sapphic polyamorous vampires?! Yes, please! I really enjoyed this book. TW for homophobia, sexism and SA. The ending felt a bit rushed, but other than that I loved the characters and the story itself. Perfectly spicy and makes you fall in love with the three MCs. A bit of a Dom/sub dynamic (all consensual and beautifully done) between the characters. Wish there were more from these three characters. This is a prequel, so I'm looking forward to reading the first book in this series.

[Vicky · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I'll admit I'm a bit torn about this one! Overall, I enjoyed it. I liked the characters and the different timeliness and POV, and the tension between the characters and the spice was spicing, but I was also left wanting a bit more! Though this is a prequel to a series out later this year, which will hopefully give me what time after! I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for it!

[Melissa Widmaier · Rating 4 out of 5]

A deeply emotional and harrowing tale of vampires with sapphic, polyamorous love in a setting that feels both steampunk-ish and gothic. I loved the spooky, chilling vibes from this and the tension between the characters. For mature readers only.

[Katie Genrich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly I couldn’t put this down!!

The tension between Mags and Evie was so delightful it kept me dying for more.

I definitely loved the “magic system” and I can’t wait for her next book to build on this foundation!

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was my first fff vampire romantasy and I was intrigued... it was interesting and hot and had me blushing 😊 I love a group of bad @$$ females !!!! and the ending was so cool !!! excited to read more from gwin !!!

[KIRA MILLETT-THOMPSON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such and amazing read! Captivating to the end. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait for first book in the series. This world is fascinating!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun and engaging story! I absolutely loved the world building on this one, it was so creative. And the relationships are lovely, the tension, the happiness, the struggle. Beautiful.

[Kienn Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

sapphic poly vampires! the writing was sharp and intense, i enjoyed the worldbuilding, the oppressive society, the tie ins, the characterizations. enrapturing

[E.J. Pepino · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world building for this book was impeccable. I love the relationships between all the characters and the story was captivating! I cannot wait for her next book