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Shadowbound Fae #1
Obsidian
You are mine now. Mine to play with. Mine to break.
He is secrets, danger and passion. He is forbidden sin.
And now he holds the key to destroy all I hold dear.
The Dark Fae prince never told me his name. Not when he tried to seduce me, and not before he purposely botched one of my jobs and stole what was mine -- a dangerous relic with unlimited power. It has the ability to break kingdoms… and tear down the wall that separates the human world from the dangerous, wyld magic of the fae.
He knows that I will do anything to protect my family. Even follow him beyond the wall, into his lands.
Mortals aren't allowed in the Obsidian Kingdom. Those who're caught are killed…or turned into captives. Playthings of the Dark King and his royal family.
That's what the prince to turn me into his toy. To play with. To break.
But I'm not the kind of toy he's used to.
I will play the games of lust and passion so that I can learn the rules. So that I can break them.
And then I will take back what is mine and claim my revenge. Not all mortal women are delicate flowers--some have thorns.
He is secrets, danger and passion. He is forbidden sin.
And now he holds the key to destroy all I hold dear.
The Dark Fae prince never told me his name. Not when he tried to seduce me, and not before he purposely botched one of my jobs and stole what was mine -- a dangerous relic with unlimited power. It has the ability to break kingdoms… and tear down the wall that separates the human world from the dangerous, wyld magic of the fae.
He knows that I will do anything to protect my family. Even follow him beyond the wall, into his lands.
Mortals aren't allowed in the Obsidian Kingdom. Those who're caught are killed…or turned into captives. Playthings of the Dark King and his royal family.
That's what the prince to turn me into his toy. To play with. To break.
But I'm not the kind of toy he's used to.
I will play the games of lust and passion so that I can learn the rules. So that I can break them.
And then I will take back what is mine and claim my revenge. Not all mortal women are delicate flowers--some have thorns.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Wow this book what can I say this book is like seeing an old friend you haven’t seen in a while but pick up like you haven’t spent time with out them . Okay now back to the book Daisy is Daisy just as sassy and vicious . The twist and turns in this book I don’t see coming it had on the edge of my seat. Reading this has me dropping everything and just devour in and makes me want to go reread the demigods series again and read this one over too
September 8, 2025
DNF at 52%
I feel like I'm missing something, because there are so many 4 and 5 star reviews. I got a little more than halfway, and the plot was just not pulling me in at all :/ I kept hanging on because I was intrigued by the fae MMC. But it got to the point where he wasn't even enough for me to keep going
I feel like I'm missing something, because there are so many 4 and 5 star reviews. I got a little more than halfway, and the plot was just not pulling me in at all :/ I kept hanging on because I was intrigued by the fae MMC. But it got to the point where he wasn't even enough for me to keep going
May 11, 2025
The Queen has done it again! Daisy's story is my top read of this year!
I absolutely LOVE how she wrote the Fae. Vicious, cunning, sexy, and arrogant. They say, "Never trust the Fae," but what happens when you make a deal you didn't know you made? You do everything in your power to survive, and that's exactly what Daisy has to do!
Daisy went from our little gremlin to his little dove, and I am here for it! The challenges, magic, and world building are top tier. The banter and laugh out loud moments kept me wanting more and not able to put this book down.
Tropes / Vibes
✨️ Stabby FMC
✨️ Gods/Fae
✨️ Banter
✨️ Found Family
✨️Enemies to Lovers
Thank you for this gifted ebook copy of Obsidian, I can't wait for book 2!
I absolutely LOVE how she wrote the Fae. Vicious, cunning, sexy, and arrogant. They say, "Never trust the Fae," but what happens when you make a deal you didn't know you made? You do everything in your power to survive, and that's exactly what Daisy has to do!
Daisy went from our little gremlin to his little dove, and I am here for it! The challenges, magic, and world building are top tier. The banter and laugh out loud moments kept me wanting more and not able to put this book down.
Tropes / Vibes
✨️ Stabby FMC
✨️ Gods/Fae
✨️ Banter
✨️ Found Family
✨️Enemies to Lovers
Thank you for this gifted ebook copy of Obsidian, I can't wait for book 2!
November 9, 2025
The chemistry between the MCs was my most favorite thing in the world, like I reread entire chapters just to soak them in. I love the adventure that they are on, the tenacity of the FMC, the snark of the MMC. Gahhh. This book really was a perfect mix of everything you could want.
I did not read the series Demigods of San Francisco that I know came before this. I think it would have helped me with the world and the characters in the beginning but I did not enjoy this book any less even though I didn’t read it. I gave it 5⭐️ lol. But I am excited to now go back and read those books to dive deeper into the world and the characters!!!
I did not read the series Demigods of San Francisco that I know came before this. I think it would have helped me with the world and the characters in the beginning but I did not enjoy this book any less even though I didn’t read it. I gave it 5⭐️ lol. But I am excited to now go back and read those books to dive deeper into the world and the characters!!!
May 10, 2025
This book is a contender for top book of the year for me hands down.
I knew going in that I was in for a ride with Daisy getting her own spinoff. What I didn't expect was that this book would be so incredibly well written. I don't mean that I didn't expect it to be well-written in terms of grammar or storytelling. That is always a given with Breene for me personally, but the pacing and storyline completely deviated from what I built up in my mind in the best way!
This book was darker than Breene's typical reads, but not exactly dark, if that makes sense? The tone was darker, not the content itself. And it was flawlessly executed.
You have Daisy, a human living amongst supernatural creatures who had to learn how to fend for herself long before she should've needed to.
Then, you have Tarian. We briefly meet him in DoSF, but not for long. He's cocky, cunning, and is Daisy's perfect match.
Obsidian is a masterclass in character development, action, and everything I love about Portal Fantasy.
This book gave me LOTR meets Fever series vibes in all of the best ways while remaining true to Breene's writing style and originality.
You'll love this book if you like:
⚫ Portal Fantasy
🏺 Stabby and independent FMCs
⚫ Cocky and cunning Fae MMCs
🏺 Found Family
⚫ One bed/horse
🏺 Epic Journies
⚫ Hidden Identity
🏺 Creative Swearing
⚫ low spice but high heat
🏺 Banter
Thank you SO much to KF Breene and Keri for the opportunity to early ARC read this incredible book! I cannot wait to see what direction this takes.
I knew going in that I was in for a ride with Daisy getting her own spinoff. What I didn't expect was that this book would be so incredibly well written. I don't mean that I didn't expect it to be well-written in terms of grammar or storytelling. That is always a given with Breene for me personally, but the pacing and storyline completely deviated from what I built up in my mind in the best way!
This book was darker than Breene's typical reads, but not exactly dark, if that makes sense? The tone was darker, not the content itself. And it was flawlessly executed.
You have Daisy, a human living amongst supernatural creatures who had to learn how to fend for herself long before she should've needed to.
Then, you have Tarian. We briefly meet him in DoSF, but not for long. He's cocky, cunning, and is Daisy's perfect match.
Obsidian is a masterclass in character development, action, and everything I love about Portal Fantasy.
This book gave me LOTR meets Fever series vibes in all of the best ways while remaining true to Breene's writing style and originality.
You'll love this book if you like:
⚫ Portal Fantasy
🏺 Stabby and independent FMCs
⚫ Cocky and cunning Fae MMCs
🏺 Found Family
⚫ One bed/horse
🏺 Epic Journies
⚫ Hidden Identity
🏺 Creative Swearing
⚫ low spice but high heat
🏺 Banter
Thank you SO much to KF Breene and Keri for the opportunity to early ARC read this incredible book! I cannot wait to see what direction this takes.
August 3, 2025
This was my first time reading anything by this author—but it sure as hell won’t be the last!
I was on the hunt for something new when I stumbled across Obsidian. The cover immediately grabbed my attention with its dark, moody vibe and one seriously sexy dude front and center. After reading the blurb, I knew I had to give it a shot.
I’ve read hundreds of dark fae books with sexy, cunning, and handsome male leads, but Prince Tarianthiel Drystan Windryker was something totally fresh. He’s a smart, tricky bastard with the face of a fallen angel and a body that practically oozes sin. I kept swinging between wanting to punch him in the face or climb him like a tree! He’s arrogant, cocky, and a total asshole—but damn, he’s talented with his hands and mouth. 😂
Daisy? She’s a stab-first, ask-questions-later kind of chick, and I adored her! She’s smart, sassy, and doesn’t take crap from anyone. The chemistry and banter between her and Tarian are absolutely electric—steamy one moment, laugh-out-loud hilarious the next. Neither of them backs down, and it makes for such entertaining reading.
And that twist at the end? Let’s just say book two is going to be wild. I can’t wait to see if they kill each other… or fall hopelessly in love. With these two, anything could happen! Just because Tarian dishes out mind-blowing orgasms doesn’t mean Daisy won’t off him the moment their deal is up. 😂
K.F. Breene is a phenomenal storyteller, and the pacing and character development in this book are on point. I’m hooked. Book two can’t get here fast enough—it’s going to be one hell of a ride!
Until next time, luvs! 💋😉
I was on the hunt for something new when I stumbled across Obsidian. The cover immediately grabbed my attention with its dark, moody vibe and one seriously sexy dude front and center. After reading the blurb, I knew I had to give it a shot.
I’ve read hundreds of dark fae books with sexy, cunning, and handsome male leads, but Prince Tarianthiel Drystan Windryker was something totally fresh. He’s a smart, tricky bastard with the face of a fallen angel and a body that practically oozes sin. I kept swinging between wanting to punch him in the face or climb him like a tree! He’s arrogant, cocky, and a total asshole—but damn, he’s talented with his hands and mouth. 😂
Daisy? She’s a stab-first, ask-questions-later kind of chick, and I adored her! She’s smart, sassy, and doesn’t take crap from anyone. The chemistry and banter between her and Tarian are absolutely electric—steamy one moment, laugh-out-loud hilarious the next. Neither of them backs down, and it makes for such entertaining reading.
And that twist at the end? Let’s just say book two is going to be wild. I can’t wait to see if they kill each other… or fall hopelessly in love. With these two, anything could happen! Just because Tarian dishes out mind-blowing orgasms doesn’t mean Daisy won’t off him the moment their deal is up. 😂
K.F. Breene is a phenomenal storyteller, and the pacing and character development in this book are on point. I’m hooked. Book two can’t get here fast enough—it’s going to be one hell of a ride!
Until next time, luvs! 💋😉
May 14, 2025
Rating: 4.25 ⭐️
Spice: .5-1 🌶️
Tropes:
- Second Generation Spinoff
- Human X Fae
- Stabby, Morally Grey FMC
- Cocky, Cunning Fae MMC
- "Mine"
- Touch Her & 💀
- Found Family
- Banter
- Hidden Identity
- One Horse / One Bed
- Insta-lust
- Hate to Want You Vibes
If you've read K.F. Breene's Demigods of San Francisco series and were hoping to see more from that world, you are in luck. Obsidian follows Daisy, the morally grey teenager with stabby tendencies and uncanny survival skills, that you first met in DoSF. But now, Daisy is all grown up and fiercer than ever. One of the things I love about Daisy though is that she is not just all sass and viciousness. She is so incredibly resilient and loyal, a total black cat but one who would do anything to protect those who have earned her love and trust. In fact, both main characters are more complex & nuanced than they may initially appear. Tarian is the perfect cunning, ruthless, and cocky fae villain you can’t help but like, but with Daisy, we are able to see another side to him. Maybe he has more of a softer side than he lets on or maybe he is just playing the game. It was interesting trying to figure out what is real and what his true desires and motives are.
In true K.F. Breene fashion, the tension and chemistry between our MCs is off the charts. Their banter and back and forth is superb; it is full of the "I hate that I want you" vibes that I love. And I got a huge kick out of how into Daisy's viciousness Tarian is. It reminded me of Casteel and Poppy in that he enjoys her savage side and finds it adorable, even when it is directed at him. Sprinkle in the "mine" moments and the touch her and d!e (slowly & painfully) vibes that Tarian delivers, and I ate it up with a spoon. There isn't a lot of spice, but what is there brings the heat, and the simmering tension and attraction is just waiting to boil over in the next book.
Obsidian has a little darker tone than its predecessor series, but I wouldn't consider it a particularly dark romance. It is still laced with Breene's signature humor that had me literally laughing out loud at times. If you're a fan of Breene, you know that her side characters can sometimes steal the show, and this book is no different. Their quips and one-liners left me in stitches. While we don't see them often, I enjoyed the peeks into their characters and dynamics, and I am expecting we'll see more from them in the next book.
This book is a fun and intriguing ride from start to finish. The plot twists at the end took what I thought I knew and flipped it on its head. I did not see them coming and am excited to see where they lead. I can't wait for the next book!
I received an advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Spice: .5-1 🌶️
Tropes:
- Second Generation Spinoff
- Human X Fae
- Stabby, Morally Grey FMC
- Cocky, Cunning Fae MMC
- "Mine"
- Touch Her & 💀
- Found Family
- Banter
- Hidden Identity
- One Horse / One Bed
- Insta-lust
- Hate to Want You Vibes
If you've read K.F. Breene's Demigods of San Francisco series and were hoping to see more from that world, you are in luck. Obsidian follows Daisy, the morally grey teenager with stabby tendencies and uncanny survival skills, that you first met in DoSF. But now, Daisy is all grown up and fiercer than ever. One of the things I love about Daisy though is that she is not just all sass and viciousness. She is so incredibly resilient and loyal, a total black cat but one who would do anything to protect those who have earned her love and trust. In fact, both main characters are more complex & nuanced than they may initially appear. Tarian is the perfect cunning, ruthless, and cocky fae villain you can’t help but like, but with Daisy, we are able to see another side to him. Maybe he has more of a softer side than he lets on or maybe he is just playing the game. It was interesting trying to figure out what is real and what his true desires and motives are.
In true K.F. Breene fashion, the tension and chemistry between our MCs is off the charts. Their banter and back and forth is superb; it is full of the "I hate that I want you" vibes that I love. And I got a huge kick out of how into Daisy's viciousness Tarian is. It reminded me of Casteel and Poppy in that he enjoys her savage side and finds it adorable, even when it is directed at him. Sprinkle in the "mine" moments and the touch her and d!e (slowly & painfully) vibes that Tarian delivers, and I ate it up with a spoon. There isn't a lot of spice, but what is there brings the heat, and the simmering tension and attraction is just waiting to boil over in the next book.
Obsidian has a little darker tone than its predecessor series, but I wouldn't consider it a particularly dark romance. It is still laced with Breene's signature humor that had me literally laughing out loud at times. If you're a fan of Breene, you know that her side characters can sometimes steal the show, and this book is no different. Their quips and one-liners left me in stitches. While we don't see them often, I enjoyed the peeks into their characters and dynamics, and I am expecting we'll see more from them in the next book.
This book is a fun and intriguing ride from start to finish. The plot twists at the end took what I thought I knew and flipped it on its head. I did not see them coming and am excited to see where they lead. I can't wait for the next book!
I received an advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
August 9, 2025
Oh, look: Daisy, a smol hooman bean manages to repeatedly outwit both human and supernatural foes thanks to a lethal combination of four measly years of "training" and a Sassy Personality™. There's defeating the odds, and then there's giving the odds the silent treatment because it's more convenient (lazy).
And then you have Tarian, Mr. Bad and Bougie Fae, who she can't outwit because he can read her mind. Effortlessly. But obviously if he didn't possess that skill, she'd definitely beat him at his own game. For sure.
On top of this never-ending mental violation is the constant reiterations of the many ways he's going to degrade Daisy and make her his pet. So romantic. I'm assuming he's supposed to be an antihero, but he just comes across as a flamboyant clown.
The last chapter was the only good thing about this drawn out snooze fest.
And then you have Tarian, Mr. Bad and Bougie Fae, who she can't outwit because he can read her mind. Effortlessly. But obviously if he didn't possess that skill, she'd definitely beat him at his own game. For sure.
On top of this never-ending mental violation is the constant reiterations of the many ways he's going to degrade Daisy and make her his pet. So romantic. I'm assuming he's supposed to be an antihero, but he just comes across as a flamboyant clown.
The last chapter was the only good thing about this drawn out snooze fest.
December 7, 2025
REVIEW
Rating: 3.5/5
POV: 3rd
Tropes: Enemies to lovers; Fantasy; Contracts; Kidnapping; Forced Proximity; Slow Burn
Heat Level: 2/5
Kinks: N/A
Likes:
* I love the MMC, Tarian, he’s such a tortured soul, and as so more of who he is is revealed I feel like you just can’t help but like him.
* really great banter and really is what helps hold the story together
Dislikes:
* I really disliked that this was written in 3rd pov. It really should’ve been 1st with dual pov. I think it really would’ve taken the story to the next level.
Conclusion:
Very happy I picked up a fae fantasy. It’s been some time since I’ve read a true fae fantasy. I always enjoy these. The fae are so interesting.
The world building was good but also very confusing. Multiple times in the book all the way up to 90% I was highlighting passages and saying I’m confused… personally I think if this had been written in 1st pov it would’ve helped this area specifically.
Tarian is funny, a tortured soul, who is incredibly selfish and somewhat cruel but also still swoon worthy. By the end of this book I was definitely team Tarian and want the best for him.
I feel a bit indifferent to Daisy the FMC. She’s your typical young super badass human in a magical world and she did have some strong personality points but then at other times I just found her to be a bit annoying. Almost like she just tried too hard.
Since I want to see Tarian have his HEA I of course want to see them have their HEA but I won’t lie the chemistry felt a bit manufactured. There’s a bit of a magical connection between them and it made the chemistry and heated moments not feel as believable. This was another area I felt would’ve benefited if the book had been written in 1st pov.
It does end on a cliffhanger but I think that was clear in the synopsis. It’s only a duet which is good, it won’t be dragged out.
3.5/5
Rating: 3.5/5
POV: 3rd
Tropes: Enemies to lovers; Fantasy; Contracts; Kidnapping; Forced Proximity; Slow Burn
Heat Level: 2/5
Kinks: N/A
Likes:
* I love the MMC, Tarian, he’s such a tortured soul, and as so more of who he is is revealed I feel like you just can’t help but like him.
* really great banter and really is what helps hold the story together
Dislikes:
* I really disliked that this was written in 3rd pov. It really should’ve been 1st with dual pov. I think it really would’ve taken the story to the next level.
Conclusion:
Very happy I picked up a fae fantasy. It’s been some time since I’ve read a true fae fantasy. I always enjoy these. The fae are so interesting.
The world building was good but also very confusing. Multiple times in the book all the way up to 90% I was highlighting passages and saying I’m confused… personally I think if this had been written in 1st pov it would’ve helped this area specifically.
Tarian is funny, a tortured soul, who is incredibly selfish and somewhat cruel but also still swoon worthy. By the end of this book I was definitely team Tarian and want the best for him.
I feel a bit indifferent to Daisy the FMC. She’s your typical young super badass human in a magical world and she did have some strong personality points but then at other times I just found her to be a bit annoying. Almost like she just tried too hard.
Since I want to see Tarian have his HEA I of course want to see them have their HEA but I won’t lie the chemistry felt a bit manufactured. There’s a bit of a magical connection between them and it made the chemistry and heated moments not feel as believable. This was another area I felt would’ve benefited if the book had been written in 1st pov.
It does end on a cliffhanger but I think that was clear in the synopsis. It’s only a duet which is good, it won’t be dragged out.
3.5/5
May 11, 2025
We're not in San Francisco anymore...
KF Breene has brought us to a whole new realm where DemiGods don't rule and can't get in, but the Fae do, and the games they play are wicked. This dark and sexy duology is a whole different realm and world. Can Daisy learn to survive as a human among the fae? Will she be able to resist the witty, sexy, and cunning Fae that hunts her dreams? What won't Daisy sacrifice for her family's wellbeing?
KF Breene has brought us to a whole new realm where DemiGods don't rule and can't get in, but the Fae do, and the games they play are wicked. This dark and sexy duology is a whole different realm and world. Can Daisy learn to survive as a human among the fae? Will she be able to resist the witty, sexy, and cunning Fae that hunts her dreams? What won't Daisy sacrifice for her family's wellbeing?
June 23, 2025
I knew I was going to love Obsidian before even starting it because simply put, K.F. Breene wrote it and she is incapable of writing a bad book.. and honestly, it even exceeded my expectations! Daisy was such a lovable little sarcastic badass in the Demigods of San Francisco series & now years later into her training, she’s really thrived as the only human in a found family of magical people. Speaking of her found family, seeing Lexi, Kieran, Mordecai, the 6, Bria, Dylan, Jerry, and Amber again was like stepping into a warm hug 🫂 I missed this crew and desperately needed this new installment!
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Quantity of spice: 🌶️
Quality of spice: 🌶️.5
*There are three spicy scenes in Obsidian. I’ve included the pages/percentages at the bottom of this review.*
Obsidian takes place about 5 years after Demigods ends and Daisy is now 19. She hasn’t forgotten the fae (even dreams about him often) that caused destruction at the Summit all those years ago, so when he suddenly reappears, she’s ready to kill him for what he did. The fae has other plans though and marks her so that she cannot kiss another man or he will come to kill them. This also unfortunately acts as a “contract” to allow him passage into the human realm.
Daisy also learns that the fae is searching for a chalice that will allow the fae to destroy the Faegate and gain full access to the human realm. This would mean utter destruction for humans because the fae are known to be ruthless. She will do anything to keep him from obtaining the chalice; so her and her family set out to find it before he can.
Unfortunately, Daisy finds herself captured by a group of fae and the not-so-white knight to come to the rescue is none other than her fae, Tarian. Even more unfortunately, after “saving” her he essentially forces her to make the treacherous crossing to the fae realm to be used as a pawn in his political machinations.
Daisy and Tarian have this inexplicable magnetic draw to each other, which complicates the whole wanting to kill each other thing and makes their dialogue really freaking funny! I really enjoyed getting to see the way they worked together as a team, worked through (and are still working through) the betrayals, and learning all the history right alongside Daisy. I really really cannot wait for the next book!!
This is just a random appreciate for K.F. Breene including this in the book - Daisy at one point has an aura migraine & I have NEVER seen this represented in a book before. It was kind of neat to see it explained because I too suffer from them and the vision impairment is so hard to describe to people but Queen Breene did it perfectly! 🫶🏻
Favorite quotes:
You are mine now. Mine to play with. Mine to break. I do not share. If someone threatens you, they are threatening my property. I will deal with them in kind.
“You are so much more than a mere Chester. So much more than a human. You have the radiance of a god.”
“Daisy. Such a dainty name that fits this petite, doll-like creature I see before me. And so perfectly hides the monstrous beast that rages within. It is truly a pleasure.”
🌶️ Spicy Scenes 🌶️
1. Ch 15 55%
2. Ch 22 81%
3. Ch 24 92%
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Quantity of spice: 🌶️
Quality of spice: 🌶️.5
*There are three spicy scenes in Obsidian. I’ve included the pages/percentages at the bottom of this review.*
Obsidian takes place about 5 years after Demigods ends and Daisy is now 19. She hasn’t forgotten the fae (even dreams about him often) that caused destruction at the Summit all those years ago, so when he suddenly reappears, she’s ready to kill him for what he did. The fae has other plans though and marks her so that she cannot kiss another man or he will come to kill them. This also unfortunately acts as a “contract” to allow him passage into the human realm.
Daisy also learns that the fae is searching for a chalice that will allow the fae to destroy the Faegate and gain full access to the human realm. This would mean utter destruction for humans because the fae are known to be ruthless. She will do anything to keep him from obtaining the chalice; so her and her family set out to find it before he can.
Unfortunately, Daisy finds herself captured by a group of fae and the not-so-white knight to come to the rescue is none other than her fae, Tarian. Even more unfortunately, after “saving” her he essentially forces her to make the treacherous crossing to the fae realm to be used as a pawn in his political machinations.
Daisy and Tarian have this inexplicable magnetic draw to each other, which complicates the whole wanting to kill each other thing and makes their dialogue really freaking funny! I really enjoyed getting to see the way they worked together as a team, worked through (and are still working through) the betrayals, and learning all the history right alongside Daisy. I really really cannot wait for the next book!!
This is just a random appreciate for K.F. Breene including this in the book - Daisy at one point has an aura migraine & I have NEVER seen this represented in a book before. It was kind of neat to see it explained because I too suffer from them and the vision impairment is so hard to describe to people but Queen Breene did it perfectly! 🫶🏻
Favorite quotes:
You are mine now. Mine to play with. Mine to break. I do not share. If someone threatens you, they are threatening my property. I will deal with them in kind.
“You are so much more than a mere Chester. So much more than a human. You have the radiance of a god.”
“Daisy. Such a dainty name that fits this petite, doll-like creature I see before me. And so perfectly hides the monstrous beast that rages within. It is truly a pleasure.”
🌶️ Spicy Scenes 🌶️
1. Ch 15 55%
2. Ch 22 81%
3. Ch 24 92%
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July 13, 2025DNF @65%
I really tried to like this, like I really tried but I was just bored.
The first issue for me came when I realised this was a continuation of an earlier series, which I had read but so long ago that I barely remember it. This story really relies on you remembering the characters, their back story and the dynamics of the group. It doesn’t hold your hand building this back up for you.
What I thought I remembered was the group having a fun dynamic with lots of banter and chemistry. Unfortunately what I got what lots of info dumping and repetitive bland jokes and dated cliches.
I can only really talk to the story for the section I read but it was just so boring and dry. Daisy’s thoughts and conversations were very repetitive and just boring. I also really struggled to believe she was a young as she’s meant to be. She reads like a middle aged mum. Her fashionable outfits are very dated (authors please stop describing outfits in such detail, even if it works on release it will date your books very quickly) and her inner monologue literally says at one point “She was the type of woman who, when her feet hit the floor in the morning, the devil said, “Oh shit, she’s up.”” Honestly I rolled my eyes so hard.
The story line with the chalice just didn’t interest me at all. I can’t quite describe the feeling but the scenes felt really robotic and formulaic, like there was no heart in the story and everyone was just going through the motions.
I also felt like Daisy and the MMC (I already can’t remember his name) had zero chemistry. I know these fae characters are always much older than the female love interest but this time it really felt like it. The way he spoke to her was so condescending, almost like her was talking to a child who had no knowledge. I could not get past that at all and the spice scene that I read felt like it came out of nowhere and it was over just a quick, it was forced in there in such an unnatural way. There’s definitely a knack to having snark between characters and having their snappy banter build their chemistry, this isn’t it.
I haven’t had a lot of luck with this author lately which is a shame because I’ve enjoyed some of their work in the past. Maybe this is where I stop reading their books and leave them to those that are enjoying them.
I really tried to like this, like I really tried but I was just bored.
The first issue for me came when I realised this was a continuation of an earlier series, which I had read but so long ago that I barely remember it. This story really relies on you remembering the characters, their back story and the dynamics of the group. It doesn’t hold your hand building this back up for you.
What I thought I remembered was the group having a fun dynamic with lots of banter and chemistry. Unfortunately what I got what lots of info dumping and repetitive bland jokes and dated cliches.
I can only really talk to the story for the section I read but it was just so boring and dry. Daisy’s thoughts and conversations were very repetitive and just boring. I also really struggled to believe she was a young as she’s meant to be. She reads like a middle aged mum. Her fashionable outfits are very dated (authors please stop describing outfits in such detail, even if it works on release it will date your books very quickly) and her inner monologue literally says at one point “She was the type of woman who, when her feet hit the floor in the morning, the devil said, “Oh shit, she’s up.”” Honestly I rolled my eyes so hard.
The story line with the chalice just didn’t interest me at all. I can’t quite describe the feeling but the scenes felt really robotic and formulaic, like there was no heart in the story and everyone was just going through the motions.
I also felt like Daisy and the MMC (I already can’t remember his name) had zero chemistry. I know these fae characters are always much older than the female love interest but this time it really felt like it. The way he spoke to her was so condescending, almost like her was talking to a child who had no knowledge. I could not get past that at all and the spice scene that I read felt like it came out of nowhere and it was over just a quick, it was forced in there in such an unnatural way. There’s definitely a knack to having snark between characters and having their snappy banter build their chemistry, this isn’t it.
I haven’t had a lot of luck with this author lately which is a shame because I’ve enjoyed some of their work in the past. Maybe this is where I stop reading their books and leave them to those that are enjoying them.
October 9, 2025
i dont know if i wasn't concentrating enough but i got lost several times in this and then got bored - slump incoming....
September 21, 2025
3.5/5.0
Please don’t let the rating inhibit you from picking this book up. It is a great set-up for a promising new series that I will probably continue. This rating is a purely personal opinion thing. I had a terrible time connecting, not only to the reasons for the plot, but also the two main characters. However, by the end of the book, I was actually coming around and could see enough redeeming qualities that I am curious enough to continue. Let me explain my reasoning just a bit.
First, this book, and series, is a take off from Ms. Breene’s Demigods of San Francisco series, which I loved. It focuses on Daisy, the young girl who was taken in by the main characters in that series. I loved her character and the overall world, so was excited to read her story, which begins four years after the final events in that previous series. The first part of this book centers very much around catching us up with all the original characters (and there are quite a few) and her relationship with them - a necessary thing if one wants to really understand going forward. But as the story progresses, it continues to feel very much like a very long opening introduction. As a new protagonist and plot is presented and evolves, we are never given enough information to understand what is actually happening until the last few pages of the book. That leaves a reader pretty much in the dark throughout. Now, once things FINALLY start to make sense (again, at the very, very end) things settle in and give us a reason to continue. There just wasn’t enough understanding of the underlying reasons for the storyline as it was being developed.
Also, (and this is the purely personal aspect) I had a terribly hard time connecting with the two MCs as a “couple”. The things and situations Tarianthiel (PAHLEASE tell me they’ll shorten that name soon) puts Daisy in and through makes it almost impossible to ever invision her EVER being okay with him. The old “but there is so much chemistry every time I look at him, I just can’t help myself” just doesn’t work without way too many eye-rolls.
Still, as I said, by the end, some of these things smoothed out a bit - at least enough to look forward to the next book!
Please don’t let the rating inhibit you from picking this book up. It is a great set-up for a promising new series that I will probably continue. This rating is a purely personal opinion thing. I had a terrible time connecting, not only to the reasons for the plot, but also the two main characters. However, by the end of the book, I was actually coming around and could see enough redeeming qualities that I am curious enough to continue. Let me explain my reasoning just a bit.
First, this book, and series, is a take off from Ms. Breene’s Demigods of San Francisco series, which I loved. It focuses on Daisy, the young girl who was taken in by the main characters in that series. I loved her character and the overall world, so was excited to read her story, which begins four years after the final events in that previous series. The first part of this book centers very much around catching us up with all the original characters (and there are quite a few) and her relationship with them - a necessary thing if one wants to really understand going forward. But as the story progresses, it continues to feel very much like a very long opening introduction. As a new protagonist and plot is presented and evolves, we are never given enough information to understand what is actually happening until the last few pages of the book. That leaves a reader pretty much in the dark throughout. Now, once things FINALLY start to make sense (again, at the very, very end) things settle in and give us a reason to continue. There just wasn’t enough understanding of the underlying reasons for the storyline as it was being developed.
Also, (and this is the purely personal aspect) I had a terribly hard time connecting with the two MCs as a “couple”. The things and situations Tarianthiel (PAHLEASE tell me they’ll shorten that name soon) puts Daisy in and through makes it almost impossible to ever invision her EVER being okay with him. The old “but there is so much chemistry every time I look at him, I just can’t help myself” just doesn’t work without way too many eye-rolls.
Still, as I said, by the end, some of these things smoothed out a bit - at least enough to look forward to the next book!
November 6, 2025
This was our book club read! I have over 30 highlights 😂 the MMC was dark but keeps you laughing!
September 15, 2025
If I could give half stars, I'd rate this book 3.5 stars but I rounded up to four since I can't.
Firstly, I should say that this book appears to be a spin-off of the Demigods of San Francisco series. I did not realize this when I jumped into this book blindly so I didn't have the best understanding of the world or some of the side characters. It was a little confusing to me at times and I wished I had started with that series but I still think you can read as a standalone but be prepared for a little confusion.
I'll admit, I was a little bored the first 30% of the book and considered DNF'ing it but the story quickly picked up after that point and I'm really glad that I continued. Daisy, a human in a magical world, has always felt like the weakest link in her family so she pushes herself mentally and physically to compensate for that. Things in her life quickly unravel when a mysterious fae who appears to be fixated on her abducts her and forces to enter the fae world where she has to survive unknown dangers, play the fae's mind games, and mentally prepare herself for the inevitable fae court politics.
I liked the FMC Daisy a lot. She's strong, intelligent, can take care of herself, and fiercely loyal to her found family. The MMC, Tarian, was such an enigma for most of the book. I think I was mostly confused by his motives and nervous when the full backstory was revealed, that it wouldn't adequately explain why Tarian was so fixated on Daisy and why he was so intent on bringing her back to his fae court. I should have just trusted the process because Tarian's backstory and explanations shed so much light into his character and there were some twists I did not see coming.
I'm definitely looking forward to continuing this series. The ending of this book really set the stage for the rest of the series and I'm desperate to know what awaits Daisy and Tarian in the fae court.
Firstly, I should say that this book appears to be a spin-off of the Demigods of San Francisco series. I did not realize this when I jumped into this book blindly so I didn't have the best understanding of the world or some of the side characters. It was a little confusing to me at times and I wished I had started with that series but I still think you can read as a standalone but be prepared for a little confusion.
I'll admit, I was a little bored the first 30% of the book and considered DNF'ing it but the story quickly picked up after that point and I'm really glad that I continued. Daisy, a human in a magical world, has always felt like the weakest link in her family so she pushes herself mentally and physically to compensate for that. Things in her life quickly unravel when a mysterious fae who appears to be fixated on her abducts her and forces to enter the fae world where she has to survive unknown dangers, play the fae's mind games, and mentally prepare herself for the inevitable fae court politics.
I liked the FMC Daisy a lot. She's strong, intelligent, can take care of herself, and fiercely loyal to her found family. The MMC, Tarian, was such an enigma for most of the book. I think I was mostly confused by his motives and nervous when the full backstory was revealed, that it wouldn't adequately explain why Tarian was so fixated on Daisy and why he was so intent on bringing her back to his fae court. I should have just trusted the process because Tarian's backstory and explanations shed so much light into his character and there were some twists I did not see coming.
I'm definitely looking forward to continuing this series. The ending of this book really set the stage for the rest of the series and I'm desperate to know what awaits Daisy and Tarian in the fae court.
November 6, 2025
Obsidian by K.F. Breene
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
⚫️Enemies-to-Lovers, Powerful Relic, Fae/Gods, Stabby FMC, Cocky MMC, Banter, One Bed
"His voice was like a soft lick inside her head." -Daisy.
What a story?! The world building, tension, the secrets, the lust between Daisy and Tarian. Parts of this book was spicy and delicious. I found this a fresh take on a Fae story. I loved how strong and sassy Daisy (FMC) is. Tarian is the MMC you hate, but love and you just don't know what he’s going to do next. Loved their hate/lust banter.
The narrator, Khristina Vham did an excellent job. The audio sounds great. She made the story feel real and present.
Thank you for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
Synopsis
K.F. Breene's Obsidian follows Daisy, a human with combat skills, who is forced to cross into the forbidden Obsidian Kingdom after a Dark Fae, Tarian, steals a powerful relic. To exact revenge and recover the stolen relic, Daisy must engage in deadly games. This story is a spin-off from the Demigods of San Francisco series and is book 1 of the Shadowbound Fae series.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
⚫️Enemies-to-Lovers, Powerful Relic, Fae/Gods, Stabby FMC, Cocky MMC, Banter, One Bed
"His voice was like a soft lick inside her head." -Daisy.
What a story?! The world building, tension, the secrets, the lust between Daisy and Tarian. Parts of this book was spicy and delicious. I found this a fresh take on a Fae story. I loved how strong and sassy Daisy (FMC) is. Tarian is the MMC you hate, but love and you just don't know what he’s going to do next. Loved their hate/lust banter.
The narrator, Khristina Vham did an excellent job. The audio sounds great. She made the story feel real and present.
Thank you for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
Synopsis
K.F. Breene's Obsidian follows Daisy, a human with combat skills, who is forced to cross into the forbidden Obsidian Kingdom after a Dark Fae, Tarian, steals a powerful relic. To exact revenge and recover the stolen relic, Daisy must engage in deadly games. This story is a spin-off from the Demigods of San Francisco series and is book 1 of the Shadowbound Fae series.
November 27, 2025
I was honestly a bit bored, it wasn’t as exciting as I was expecting.
July 31, 2025
They do say don’t judge a book by its cover… and they are right.
Dnf’d at 18%.
I can’t stand the adolescent way this author writes.
“”Rawr!” she yelled at him, waving her hands.”
“I’m going to tell Lexi you swore.” He turned and reached out to shove her back…Per Lexi and Daisy’s “agreement,” which Daisy had no choice in, Lexi got to punch Daisy in the face if Daisy swore…She rolled her eyes. “I’m going to tell Lexi you’re using a made-up name and secretly dating someone outside our social circles because you’re embarrassed by your family.”
This is supposed to be a 20 yr old and a 21 yr old. HUH? This author is out of touch and has no idea what a 20 yr old sounds like. Painful read.
And the 56 side characters didn’t help, either. Why the hell would we need that many characters? It’s clearly some poor attempt to tie this book with another series of hers.
Actually baffled by the 4.5 rating. If you are above the age of 18 avoid this entirely.
Dnf’d at 18%.
I can’t stand the adolescent way this author writes.
“”Rawr!” she yelled at him, waving her hands.”
“I’m going to tell Lexi you swore.” He turned and reached out to shove her back…Per Lexi and Daisy’s “agreement,” which Daisy had no choice in, Lexi got to punch Daisy in the face if Daisy swore…She rolled her eyes. “I’m going to tell Lexi you’re using a made-up name and secretly dating someone outside our social circles because you’re embarrassed by your family.”
This is supposed to be a 20 yr old and a 21 yr old. HUH? This author is out of touch and has no idea what a 20 yr old sounds like. Painful read.
And the 56 side characters didn’t help, either. Why the hell would we need that many characters? It’s clearly some poor attempt to tie this book with another series of hers.
Actually baffled by the 4.5 rating. If you are above the age of 18 avoid this entirely.
July 20, 2025
Audiobook - Audible
Narrated by
Khristine Hvam
⭐️⭐️
Dnf chapter 15.
This was not for me.
I guess that means I don't like Breene's spin-off books.
This is a spin-off from Demigods of San Francisco.
The other book I dnf'd from Breene was a spin-off from Deliciously Dark Fairytales.
Well, now I know, and will keep to the series and skip the spin-offs.
I wish I liked it ...
Narrated by
Khristine Hvam
⭐️⭐️
Dnf chapter 15.
This was not for me.
I guess that means I don't like Breene's spin-off books.
This is a spin-off from Demigods of San Francisco.
The other book I dnf'd from Breene was a spin-off from Deliciously Dark Fairytales.
Well, now I know, and will keep to the series and skip the spin-offs.
I wish I liked it ...
Want to read
April 23, 2025Wait omg is this Daisy's story?!?!
August 15, 2025
Knyga ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨, pabaiga ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, labai įdomus posūkis! Va čia tai tikra forbidden love!
Šiaip skaitant knygą tampiausi - tai įdomu, tai vėl nuobodu, labai blaškė pasakojimas 3 asmeniu, šiaip aš nieko prieš, bet čia vietom atrodė per daug chaoso.
Istorijos tempas irgi gan keistas. Pirma pusė knygos ištęsta, antra pusė, viskas vyko tik kelias dienas.
Tai tik dėl pabaigos tikrai skaitysiu antrą dalį, kai pasirodys. Ir šiaip pagrindiniai veikėjai tokie brandūs savo požiūriu buvo 😆
Šiaip skaitant knygą tampiausi - tai įdomu, tai vėl nuobodu, labai blaškė pasakojimas 3 asmeniu, šiaip aš nieko prieš, bet čia vietom atrodė per daug chaoso.
Istorijos tempas irgi gan keistas. Pirma pusė knygos ištęsta, antra pusė, viskas vyko tik kelias dienas.
Tai tik dėl pabaigos tikrai skaitysiu antrą dalį, kai pasirodys. Ir šiaip pagrindiniai veikėjai tokie brandūs savo požiūriu buvo 😆
December 6, 2025
I gave Obsidian a real shot, okay? I sat there like, “Any minute now… any minute this book is gonna grab me.”
It never grabbed me. It barely poked me.
The pacing? Slow.
The plot? I’m still not sure.
The characters? They felt like background NPCs waiting for someone to tell them what personality to have.
The romance.. I don’t know but it felt so weird and childish I actually got the ick several times..
I kept turning pages thinking SOMETHING would happen — drama, tension, literally anything — but it was just more talking, more wandering, and me slowly dying inside. At one point I realized I was rereading the same paragraph because my brain had checked out and gone on a vacation without me.
Eventually I just closed the book like, “Yeah… no. Life’s too short.”
DNF at 85% . Bored. Confused. Slightly offended I wasted skincare time on this.
It never grabbed me. It barely poked me.
The pacing? Slow.
The plot? I’m still not sure.
The characters? They felt like background NPCs waiting for someone to tell them what personality to have.
The romance.. I don’t know but it felt so weird and childish I actually got the ick several times..
I kept turning pages thinking SOMETHING would happen — drama, tension, literally anything — but it was just more talking, more wandering, and me slowly dying inside. At one point I realized I was rereading the same paragraph because my brain had checked out and gone on a vacation without me.
Eventually I just closed the book like, “Yeah… no. Life’s too short.”
DNF at 85% . Bored. Confused. Slightly offended I wasted skincare time on this.
July 6, 2025
I’m not sure I can accurately describe how much I’ve loved this book. The action was amazing, the banter was superb, and the storyline kept me engaged the entire time.
Once again, this author has created characters that I love and characters that I want to… Well, let’s keep it PG. I have loved this FMC since she made her appearance in the original series the Demi gods. The fact that she has her own spinoff has brought me no measurable amount of delight . I have been looking forward to this book since it was a twinkle in this author’s eye.
Daisy is strong, has a smart mouth, and inspires loyalty. She is a perfectly imperfect FMC. The fact that she goes through so much to keep her family safe and to do what she must is inspiring. I love that we see a progression and that she didn’t just instantly become strong. She worked hard for it.
I don’t want to give up too much about the MMC, but I love him. His character, personality, story… Everything really spoke to me. As we go through, and more gets revealed, it just made me feel even more connected to him and more invested in where the story is going.
I cannot wait to see where the next book will take us.
Once again, this author has created characters that I love and characters that I want to… Well, let’s keep it PG. I have loved this FMC since she made her appearance in the original series the Demi gods. The fact that she has her own spinoff has brought me no measurable amount of delight . I have been looking forward to this book since it was a twinkle in this author’s eye.
Daisy is strong, has a smart mouth, and inspires loyalty. She is a perfectly imperfect FMC. The fact that she goes through so much to keep her family safe and to do what she must is inspiring. I love that we see a progression and that she didn’t just instantly become strong. She worked hard for it.
I don’t want to give up too much about the MMC, but I love him. His character, personality, story… Everything really spoke to me. As we go through, and more gets revealed, it just made me feel even more connected to him and more invested in where the story is going.
I cannot wait to see where the next book will take us.
July 9, 2025
Daisy was a favorite character in the Demigods of SF series, so when I heard that she was getting her own series, I knew I'd be reading it.
I liked that this one is a few years later, the kids are grown up, the family still tight. So much so that they hid and let slip things to Daisy to protect her and get her to get vengeance on someone who needed it.
The cat and mouse game between Daisy and Tarian drove me nuts and bored me a bit, even when they were on their own and in fairie. It was only at the end when we learn more about the chalices that things got very interesting and sadly the book ended. Which makes me now looking forward to the next one.
I liked that this one is a few years later, the kids are grown up, the family still tight. So much so that they hid and let slip things to Daisy to protect her and get her to get vengeance on someone who needed it.
The cat and mouse game between Daisy and Tarian drove me nuts and bored me a bit, even when they were on their own and in fairie. It was only at the end when we learn more about the chalices that things got very interesting and sadly the book ended. Which makes me now looking forward to the next one.
Want to read
April 5, 2025so excited for this one! don't know how many times I have read the demigods of San Francisco series in wait for this!
July 23, 2025
Some parts were confusing but also holy edge bruh
July 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶 (no full scene, but definitely hot 🥵🥵🥵)
🔥🔥🔥🔥.5
Daisy finally gets her own book!!! The moment I saw it announced, I pre-ordered immediately (yes, I was that excited) and started reading the second it hit my Kindle.
Quick note: If you haven’t read the Sin & Chocolate series, you might miss a lot, especially all the family dynamics and background that make this story so rich. Can you technically read this as a standalone? Sure. Would I recommend it? Absolutely not. The world-building from the original series (which spans six books) adds so much depth and context to this one, and in my opinion, this book really leans on that foundation.
We get to see Daisy all grown up, now a badass assassin and skilled thief. When she finds out that Mordecai got hurt by some girl he was dating, she decides to take revenge. But instead of a simple payback, she stumbles straight into a mess of fae politics she wants absolutely nothing to do with. Unfortunately for Daisy, she was always destined to get tangled up with the fae. As a kid, she saw one who promised he’d be back one day... but she never actually believed him.
After accidentally activating a fae artifact she stole, everything spirals out of control. She ends up captured, dragged through a portal into the fae world, and forced to travel with the grumpiest, most dangerous fae she’s ever met: Tarian. He swears he’ll break her, play with her, and turn her into his personal toy if they can even survive the journey to the kingdom.
🚨🚨🚨Spoiler alert (kind of) 🚨🚨🚨
Spice level:
There aren’t any fully explicit scenes yet, but the tension? Off. The. Charts. The moments we do get are detailed, steamy, and so, so good. If you’ve read the author’s other series, you’ll know she loves a good slow burn, and I fully expect things to escalate in the next book. The tension alone had me sweating. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
I’ll definitely be rereading this one when the next book drops!
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey MMC 🩶
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey FMC 🩶
✅ Stabby/Badass Heroine
✅ Banter *chef’s kiss*
✅ Sassy FMC
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Fated Mates
✅ Betrayal
✅ Secret Identity
✅ Gods
✅ Single POV (third person)
✅ Captor/Captive
✅ Enemies-to-Lovers
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ 🔥 Slow Burn 🔥
✅ MINE
✅ CLIFF
🌶🌶 (no full scene, but definitely hot 🥵🥵🥵)
🔥🔥🔥🔥.5
Daisy finally gets her own book!!! The moment I saw it announced, I pre-ordered immediately (yes, I was that excited) and started reading the second it hit my Kindle.
Quick note: If you haven’t read the Sin & Chocolate series, you might miss a lot, especially all the family dynamics and background that make this story so rich. Can you technically read this as a standalone? Sure. Would I recommend it? Absolutely not. The world-building from the original series (which spans six books) adds so much depth and context to this one, and in my opinion, this book really leans on that foundation.
We get to see Daisy all grown up, now a badass assassin and skilled thief. When she finds out that Mordecai got hurt by some girl he was dating, she decides to take revenge. But instead of a simple payback, she stumbles straight into a mess of fae politics she wants absolutely nothing to do with. Unfortunately for Daisy, she was always destined to get tangled up with the fae. As a kid, she saw one who promised he’d be back one day... but she never actually believed him.
After accidentally activating a fae artifact she stole, everything spirals out of control. She ends up captured, dragged through a portal into the fae world, and forced to travel with the grumpiest, most dangerous fae she’s ever met: Tarian. He swears he’ll break her, play with her, and turn her into his personal toy if they can even survive the journey to the kingdom.
🚨🚨🚨Spoiler alert (kind of) 🚨🚨🚨
Spice level:
There aren’t any fully explicit scenes yet, but the tension? Off. The. Charts. The moments we do get are detailed, steamy, and so, so good. If you’ve read the author’s other series, you’ll know she loves a good slow burn, and I fully expect things to escalate in the next book. The tension alone had me sweating. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
I’ll definitely be rereading this one when the next book drops!
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey MMC 🩶
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey FMC 🩶
✅ Stabby/Badass Heroine
✅ Banter *chef’s kiss*
✅ Sassy FMC
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Fated Mates
✅ Betrayal
✅ Secret Identity
✅ Gods
✅ Single POV (third person)
✅ Captor/Captive
✅ Enemies-to-Lovers
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ 🔥 Slow Burn 🔥
✅ MINE
✅ CLIFF
November 11, 2025
DNF'd at 20% . I couldn't connect with the writing style and found myself lost at several points. I think the plot had potential but I got bored pretty quickly with being unable to connect . This book has a lot of 5⭐️ reviews , so this just might me a "Me Thing"
dnf
July 16, 2025I was so excited for this book. I love the DemiGods books and the characters are awesome. And Daisy has long been one of my favorites of that series. She's tough, wily, and funny. She keeps other characters on their toes and never backs down even though she has no powers.
I was SO looking forward to this book.
I am SO disappointed. Even though I love the previous series and most KF Breene--seriously what was this?
1) it doesn't stand alone. AT ALL. There is no attempt to give the framework of the Demigods series, which is probably intentional because they are mostly out the window. Instead this book is branching into a fae realm--oh great, new horrible badguys. I mean, WHY? Why do this? Were none of the current group/world good enough to make a hero for Daisy?
2) NO new Daisy. I'm sorry but when you take a side character and make them a heroine, we should get more. More insight into her nature and thoughts and history and instead, Daisy is flatter as a character in this book than she was in the first series. She's not... fun to read.
3) Stupidly complex and prosey writing. I don't know what happened to Breene's style but this was so hard to slog through. It felt heavy as writing instead of light. I think because of an abundance of world building on this whole new realm, set of powers, etc.
4) stupid and obnoxious hero. Was he supposed to be threatening? Alluring? I didn't get any sense of chemistry between them and his weird toying with her and threats and overly complicated stuff... was just a bit much.
Yeah, I'm grumbling a lot and I'll be the first one star review, which is hard. But I couldn't even finish it. Maybe I'll come back sometime and try again.
I was SO looking forward to this book.
I am SO disappointed. Even though I love the previous series and most KF Breene--seriously what was this?
1) it doesn't stand alone. AT ALL. There is no attempt to give the framework of the Demigods series, which is probably intentional because they are mostly out the window. Instead this book is branching into a fae realm--oh great, new horrible badguys. I mean, WHY? Why do this? Were none of the current group/world good enough to make a hero for Daisy?
2) NO new Daisy. I'm sorry but when you take a side character and make them a heroine, we should get more. More insight into her nature and thoughts and history and instead, Daisy is flatter as a character in this book than she was in the first series. She's not... fun to read.
3) Stupidly complex and prosey writing. I don't know what happened to Breene's style but this was so hard to slog through. It felt heavy as writing instead of light. I think because of an abundance of world building on this whole new realm, set of powers, etc.
4) stupid and obnoxious hero. Was he supposed to be threatening? Alluring? I didn't get any sense of chemistry between them and his weird toying with her and threats and overly complicated stuff... was just a bit much.
Yeah, I'm grumbling a lot and I'll be the first one star review, which is hard. But I couldn't even finish it. Maybe I'll come back sometime and try again.
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