The Devil and His Star

by Sylver Michaela

Serenity

I'm the punch line of everyone's joke, and if I'm not at war with my own mind, I'm at battle with the one who's supposed to be my forever. Until he appears. He shows me everything I want and all that I am. He makes me feel. But I shouldn't get my hopes up. After all, the more you reach for the stars, the harder you'll fall.



Dante

Humans are vile, and love doesn't exist. These are two things I know to be true. I tell myself that she's no different. But while I'm lying to her about my intentions, I'm not sure how much longer I can keep lying to myself. Because this human is anything but vile, and that stupid thing called love is starting to seem real.

Genres: Dark Romance

401 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2025

Reviews

[Sylver Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, I am biased. This book was SO hard for so many reasons. Serenity is very much a representation of myself, which made writing this incredibly difficult. This story, like the rest in the series, is my love letter to those who struggle the way I (and Serenity) do. I truly hope it finds those who need it, and I hope you love it!

[Delina · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5✨ 3/5🌶️

Thank you to Sylver for this ARC 🖤

I absolutely ate this book up and I just loved Serenity, it hit really close to home with a lot of what she went through🥺 but I am so glad she got the happy ending she deserves !! and Dante 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 oh the demon that you are🔥

I know I haven’t read book 2 yet (yes there is spoilers in this book if you haven’t read it) but I cannot wait to connect the dots that lead to this one 🖤

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️ Probably my favourite book of the year!

Book 3 in the Sinners Do It Better series follows the story of Dante and Serenity and honestly this story was so beautiful. Before the book begins the authors note from Sylver had me tearing up so I knew I was in for a good read. But honestly… it completely exceeded my expectations.

Serenity is so beautifully written yet so similar to the person I was a few years ago I haven’t felt a connection to a character like this before. She lives to please others even when it takes a toll on herself, shrinks into herself during conflict, turns to a journal when no one else wants to listen, numbness, avid reader/korean drama watcher/Chinese meal eater and just completely misunderstood. Reading her growth from page to page felt like a part of me was healed once again and I couldn’t be happier with her development. Dante was perfectly written to be every bookworms dream. In a band, a demon who knowsssss what he’s doing, an avid reader (and when he sat infront of Tom on the bench to read because he missed her… stop 🤭). Also loved the crossover from the rest of the characters from books 1&2 and further characters in books to come, they really are turning into my comfort characters and comfort series.

I thank Sylver not only for accepting me once again to ARC read this book but for being truly vulnerable in order to create this and these characters. She mentioned before that some of Serenity’s journey/life in this book was a reflection of her own and I hope by taking that huge step healed her too.

My favourite quote:

“The night sky. A beautiful vastness with endless potential and power. You could take over and smother everything beneath you in total darkness, but instead, you allow small, broken fragments like me to shine. You’re the cushion, the safe space, for entire constellations to land.”

[Mette Poulsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I may not be your monster, but the same can’t be said for others. I’m not a hero. I’m not a saint. You want revenge? Fucking tell when and where, baby. I’m there”

It’s downright criminal that this series doesn’t have more ratings and I’m going to tell everyone who will listen to pick up these books 💕

This is the third book in the series and wow!!
I didn’t think the emotional impact could be worse than the second book but here we are. This book broke my heart and pieced it back together 💔❤️😭

I don’t know any other author who can write dirty smut like Sylver does and STILL have amazing plot, character development and so much emotional depth.

Because this is beyond spicy and it’s delicious 😅🔥🥵🌶️ I think these books might be the best spice I’ve read (out of the 90 books I’ve read this year). It’s always very creative and with a lot of tension 👌🏼 Chefs kiss.

Like the second book, this book is dark and heavy. It deals with depression, lack of self worth, manipulation, self harm, abuse and more.
I loved Serenity and my heart was breaking for her throughout the book and I cried a couple of times. She is an amazing character and reading about her battles was tough because I think a lot of us know some or all of these feelings.
Dante is just like I thought he would be 🔥😍 A cheeky, fierce, “touch her and die” demon. He’s so much more though, and we finally got to learn why he holds human in such low regard and his aversion for love. It was really touching.
The energy and chemistry between the two was great and I love how they lift each other up.

ANYONE who likes steamy spice, demons and emotional damage has to go read this series.

I can’t wait for Xander and Coldin’s stories 🔥😍 Especially Coldin, I just know that one is going to be wicked 😅🫠🔥

[Tiegan | Bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

{{ARC REVIEW}}

Thank you, Sylver, for gifting me with an e-ARC, and having me as a member of your street team!!

“The Devil and His Star” is the third book in Sylver’s “Sinners Do It Better” series. It is about the love story of Dante: an incubus, and a guitarist for the demonic band Sinners Do It Better, who hates humans and doesn’t believe in love. That is… until one fateful night when Serenity walks into the same bar Dante is in to scope out his next “meal”. From there, he finds himself embarking on a mission to embarrass and humiliate the piece of human garbage Serenity calls a boyfriend.

“The Devil and His Star” might be Sylver’s best work to date. Words could not possibly do this book, or how I feel about it, justice. But I’ll try.

There are some very fun moments in TDAHS, when Serenity and Dante are getting to know each other, that made me smile. Including one scene that has been VERY CUTELY DEPICTED in art Sylver has commissioned and shared on her Instagram. Serenity’s adorable and quirky adoration for capybaras was so funny 😂

BUT, what makes me love this book so much, and what makes it so incredibly special, is how Sylver wrote of Serenity’s struggles with her self-worth. At the beginning, you can tell Serenity is unlucky enough to be surrounded by some truly awful people who don’t appreciate her and who constantly tear her down. But then Dante comes along, and Serenity connects to this rag-tag group of demons and their girlfriends and friends, and everything changes. Seeing her gradually becoming more at peace with herself and in her own skin, and be able to speak up and stand up for herself, was so inspiring.

It wrecked me so much that I burst into tears after I finished it, because of how I could relate to it. As I’ve mentioned in my Instagram stories and to Sylver herself, TDAHS made my soul feel so raw, like it had been torn wide open. All I could think about was this book and how it made me feel.

Which is how I think I can safely say that Sylver has truly peaked in her authorhood, and lived up to Serenity’s own aspirations about her own blossoming writing career (as Serenity is an author, did I mention that amazing fact?):

“I wanted my stories, my words, to find those who struggled and give them a place to rest. I wanted to provide a space for the weary to lay down their fight and just exist in a place away from their pain.”

Congratulations, Sylver. You’ve done it ❤️

⭐️ 4.5/5
🌶️ 3/5

[Tiffany Dole · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨Arc Review✨another absolutely amazing, gorgeous, stunning, story in the Sinners do it better series! Both characters grow and develop so much, Dante learning that what happened to him in the past does not define him and he can love and be loved and Serenity learning she is worthy and beautiful and can be loved how she is meant to be. Ughh every book I pick up by Sylver I absolutely cannot put down and this was no exception. If I could give it 6 stars here I would. I cannot wait to see what is in store for the last two members of Sinners do it Better!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
😈🥵💕🩷🤩
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Demon Romance
She fell first he fell harder
Mental health struggles and awareness
Touch her and 💀
Found family

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾️⭐️


This was such a beautiful story, one that has touched me so deeply. The mental health representation in this book had me in all of my feels and I am frankly changed for the better because of it.


“You’re my star. Your words, your soul in its bound start, lights up my dark world. So stay here, okay? I need your light. I need you.”

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My fav book of the series so far! Definitely my fav couple.

I tandem read the Devil and his Goddess and the Devil and his Star since I already read the first one! Definitely recommend trying!

Her “friends” are awful.

Read trigger warnings just in case.

Looking forward to more from this series! Two more band members 🤭

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was spicy but it was also a good story. Serenity is emotionally vulnerable and is abused by her boyfriend and family. Dante is a demon with issues who says things like love is not real. They meet when Dante decides to destroy Serenity's boyfriend. Dante is superrrrr into her though so the story takes a turn. Serenity and Dante had really good chemistry. I liked that they shared the same interests such as books and music. It helped make it feel like they really were just starting to get to know each other, flaws and all. I also liked that the story fully committed to Serenity's mental health issues and didn't just skim over it. I really appreciated how Dante helped her but she didn't get magically fixed because of him. I really enjoyed reading this book.

Ps-please check your triggers as this has a fair few such as on page abuse and cheating.

[Maegan Britain · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book left me speechless. The way Sylver captures the feeling of darkness, surrender, and absolute desolation is unlike any other author. You can feel the emotion and vulnerability that was put into this book.

Serenity is one of the most relatable FMC I've ever read. She prefers to spend her evenings inside and reading. She's got extra curves that make her beautiful, but she struggles with her body image. She has the worst family and the most disgusting pig of a boyfriend. So, when Dante shows up, he's a breath of fresh air. A hot man in a famous band who loves to read romance? Swoon! While his intentions at first aren't the best, you can definitely tell when he starts to fall for Serenity. When Serenity starts to feel like life is too much and is ready to give into the darkness, Dante is there to remind her how worthy she is.

There is a lot of overlap between the stories, so you HAVE to read the first two!

[Harley Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Firstly, Thank you Sylver for letting me receive an ARC copy of the 3rd book in this series.



This is my favorite of the series by far.
The mental health representation.
The real emotional connection to the FMC.
This is the first book where I’ve really resonated with the FMC.

Serenity is everything.

Struggling through depression, her abusive relationship and her “family” dynamic. She finds who she really is and what she’s been told are flaws and that “why can’t she at least try to be happy”.
Dante, a demon who gives her the space to be who she is and leaves space for her to feel every feeling that everyone has told her makes her “too much”. Or that’s she’s crazy. Or that her feelings aren’t valid.

"I wanted my stories, my words, to find those who struggled and give them a place to rest. I wanted to provide a space for the weary to lay down their fight and just exist in a place away from their pain."

Way to girl. You did exactly that! Thank you for putting yourself in these pages.

Please check your trigger warnings as the book does touch on some taboo/dark topics.

It’s a beautiful journey of navigating mental health and depression.



*Favorite quotes *

"Words are the deadliest weapon a person can wield, because one word from a friend or stranger could unknowingly be enough to tip someone off the ledge.”


““I have to believe in it, because some days, that’s all I have to hold onto. I have to believe there’s more out there for me, just waiting on me to find it. Life is short. If you aren’t doing what makes you happy and surrounding yourself with those you love and who love you, what’s the point? At the end of the day, isn’t that what we exist for? Love?”



To most, I was fine. There was no bruise, no cut across my skin, no broken bone to cry about. I had a roof over my head and food on the table, so I had no right to complain. So many others had nothing, so my internal struggle was just me being overdramatic or attention-seeking. I was ashamed of constantly feeling weighed down by despair with no definable cause, so I tucked those emotions away,


There was safety in keeping my dark thoughts to myself, but … it was also suffocating. I stuffed down the self-loathing, self-doubt, and sorrow so much that sometimes, all I could do was choke alone.


“Sometimes I wish I didn’t understand what it means to feel this way. I envy people who aren’t constantly at war with their own being, questioning their worthiness, their value to others, their very existence and if it’s a waste of space. I envy those who don’t hunger to die at every dark turn.”


“The night sky. A beautiful vastness with endless potential and power. You could take over and smother everything beneath you in total darkness, but instead, you allow small, broken fragments like me to shine. You’re the cushion, the safe space, for entire constellations to land.”


“someone might have it hard out there. But that doesn’t diminish what you’re feeling. Trust me. Holding it in because you’re afraid of how others will perceive your pain isn’t good for you. I’ve—I’ve been through some shit, and let me say that pretending you’re fine when you’re not doesn’t help. It just makes it worse.”


“Then don’t,” Dante begged. “If you can’t fight, let me fight for you. If you can’t breathe, let me show you how. I can’t take this darkness away, but I can hold your hand as you walk through it. Just … let me. Don’t give in, baby. Please.”

You existing is enough for me. You as you are is enough.”



I’ve found so many little things that serve as reminders for when I’m struggling. They remind me to keep pushing forward, even when it’s hard. They remind me that, even on hard days, these finer details will remain to ground me in happier thoughts and better memories.


Struggling doesn’t mean damaged.

I’m learning that “lost” doesn’t mean “over.” It’s okay to get lost. It’s okay to struggle. That means I’m still trying, and when it’s too hard to try anymore, it’s okay to rest.


You, my darling soul, are worth so much more than what you always thought.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

You need to read this book—but check the trigger warnings first, because I was not prepared for the emotional power this unleashed. The Devil and His Star is an absolute masterpiece that delves into the raw, heavy reality of depression, feeling worthless, and the quiet, fierce battles people fight inside their own minds. Sylver Michaela writes with such unflinching honesty that I felt like I was suffocating right alongside Serenity. Her journey of pushing through the darkness, standing up for herself, and finally realizing her immense worth was deeply relatable and profoundly moving—it honestly felt like holding up a mirror to my old self. This book doesn't just tug at your heartstrings; it shatters your heart, but then carefully puts it back together, delivering a vital reminder that your mental health and weight do not define you.

The romance is soul-shaking perfection. Dante, one of the demon rockstars from the sensational band Sinners Do It Better, starts out hating humans and believing love is impossible due to his own devastating backstory. Watching him realize that his curvy, book-loving Serenity is his bright star—and witnessing the intense devotion and unhinged obsession he develops for her—is simply perfect. Their chemistry is fire, but the true beauty lies in their shared moments: the quiet reading sessions, the journal entries, and the way they truly see each other, saving each other from their own personal demons. This is more than a rockstar romance; it’s a beautifully raw, vulnerable, and hopeful love story.

This series is a total addiction! I'm so thankful that I found this series when I did because I absolutely don't regret reading this series! And I absolutely adored seeing the cameos from the other couples and those thrilling glimpses of what’s coming next. The whole found family vibe and the strong friendship between the girls is the best. I’m excited for Xander’s story, but let’s be real... I am downright ANTSY for Coldin’s book! This is one of the most unforgettable reads of the year and deserves infinity stars!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Serenity and Dante ♾️ 🥺
I already knew I'd love this book simply because Sylver wrote it. she's one of my absolute favorite authors. however what I didn't expect was just how connected I'd feel with Serenity. 😭
The journal entries, yall, it felt like I was reading my own words.
Serenity struggles with severe depression, and it gets bad, very bad. 😭
Her crap boyfriend, Bradley, really didn't help. making it worse simply by not being supportive of her, in any fucking way. seriously the guy was just awful. 🤬
but enough about him, he doesn't deserve any spotlight. I'll just say this right quick....there is revenge and it is ever so damn sweet...and hot. so fucking hot, bit unhinged, but that's what we live for rightn?.😏

Dante, our favorite lead guitarist in our favorite band, Sinners Do It Better. He has struggles of his own...and he's having a tough time accepting the changes within the band.

the meeting between these two was cute honestly...until someone ruined it. but their chemistry was just the best.
I loved everything about them.
Serenity and Dante are also little bookworms, they love the joy and escape reading brings. and yes our boy Dante loves romance books and takes notes. 😏
but on top of that Serenity is an author and the way she reveals that to him was just so fun.
don't get me started on the capybaras 😅 omg they were adorable, especially little Tom 🤭

the ending was just perfect.

look, I can go on and on. but what I loved most was just the character growth for both of them, but especially Serenity.
She got her revenge too.
but our girl went through hell in this book. so with that being said I HIGHLY recommend you check the tws.

now, I need book 4.😆

thank you so much Sylver for the arc, for having me on your team, and for simply writing. LOVE your stories! 🫂🫶🏻

[Myranda Howell · Rating 4 out of 5]

📖 Book Review 📖
⭐ Rating: 4.75 / 5 ✨
🌶️ Spice: 4/5 🔥

Tropes:
🧠 Mental health rep
😈 Demon MMC
💋 Curvy FMC
📚 Book worms
💞 She falls first but he falls harder
🌑 Shadow play
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Review -
I came into this story not really knowing what to expect, but by the time I finished, I knew that this book would stay with me long after the final page. 🖤 First & foremost, my sweet angel baby Serenity… wow. 😭✨ I have never read a book with such a raw & relatable depiction of depression and anxiety. And as someone who actively struggles with both, seeing the very thoughts that run through my head be put onto paper so clearly really was an unforgettable reading experience. 💔🌙
From the very beginning chapters, you, as the reader, can’t help but root for Serenity, hoping she finds her happily ever after. 💫 And while she did eventually get there, she had to overcome and go through quite a bit of heartache that, if you are someone who struggles with mental health, will resonate with on some level. 💭🕊️

I absolutely loved the relationship between her and Dante because they truly, by the end, brought out the best in each other. 🖤 Watching Serenity take back her power and learn to see herself how Dante does was such an incredible experience. 💪🏽💞

I can honestly see this book as being one I re-read for years to come because I did truly find so much of myself within Serenity’s character.

Sinners Do It Better Reading Order:
1️⃣ The Devil & His Sparrow
2️⃣ The Devil & His Goddess
3️⃣ The Devil & His Star

Thank you Sylver for the E-Arc 🖤

[Pricilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

“If you can’t fight, let me fight for you. If you can’t breathe, let me show you how. I can’t take this darkness away, but I can hold your hand as you walk through it. Just … let me."

Before reading this just know there are heavy topics relating to mental health. Please make sure to check triggers. 
Serenity is emotionally abused by those who were meant to care for her.  For years, she put up with it because they had her convinced it was what she deserved. But when Dante comes into her life, her views slowly begin to change until, yet again she is hit with betrayal. She expected to be the joke to everyone but not Dante. There's only so much someone can take before they break and Serenity is reaching that point. Can she get the help she needs before it's too late? Can she forgive Dante? 
Dante is a d3m0n and he despises humans. He sees them as insignificant and shellfish. Humans have done him wrong in the past and, after that, he turned his back on them and wants nothing to do with them except to feed off of them. One night at a bar he hears a guy talking badly about his girlfriend and how he cheats on her. Not an ounce of shame on his part either. When the guy's girlfriend shows up, and he sees how beautiful she is, he decides he wants to teach this human a lesson. His intentions to get close to her started out badly, but once he started to get to know her, he began to have feelings for her. But he doesn't know how to deal with them and when she overhears him talking with his friends about her and hears him say she means nothing to him, it breaks her heart. Can he win her back? 

[Maleny Roman-Ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️ ARC Review: The Devil and His Star by Sylver Michaela ⭐️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5

Ohhh this book was an emotional roller coaster. I was cruising along, totally fine, and then I hit the 70% mark and BOOM 💥—my heart was shattered.

I didn’t expect the emotions this would pull out of me. This story is heavy, raw, and the way Sylver writes makes you feel like you’re right there with Serenity. It’s about depression, feeling worthless, manipulation, and the quiet battles people fight inside their own heads. The mind can be such a dark and scary place, and it takes so much strength to push through. Sylver wrote it so vividly that I felt like I was suffocating right alongside Serenity. Reading her fight through that felt like I was like holding up a mirror to my old self and it hit in ways I wasn’t prepared for. As an empath, it was immersive in both the best and hardest ways.

What made this story even more powerful was Dante’s backstory. It gave us such a deep understanding of why he despised humans, why love felt impossible to him, and why he resisted it so hard. And then to watch him realize that love was real with Serenity, well, it was perfect.

On a lighter note, I adored the cameos from the other couples and those glimpses of what’s to come. I’m excited for Xander’s story, but let’s be real...I am downright antsy for Coldin’s. 👀🔥

⚠️ This book is unforgettable, but please take the trigger warnings seriously before diving in. Sylver has written something that will grip you, break you, and still leave you eager for more.

[CharliReadsSmut · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book destroyed me in the first chapter and by the end of the book, I was healed in so many ways.

⭐️ 5/5
🌶️ 3/5

“Ꙇt’⳽ ᖾᥲɾᑯ to ƒᥱᥱꙆ ɠooᑯ ᥲᑲoᥙt ყoᥙɾ⳽ᥱꙆƒ ωᖾᥱᥒ ყoᥙ oᥒꙆყ ᖾᥱᥲɾ ᑲᥲᑯ tᖾɩᥒɠ⳽ ƒɾoຕ otᖾᥱɾ ρᥱoρꙆᥱ.”

🥀 Book worms
🖤Curvy FMC
🥀Demon MMC
🖤Mental Health Rep
🥀Recreating book scenes
🖤She upgrades
🥀Shad0w play
🖤Rev3nge ş3x
🥀"That's my girl"
🖤Face sitting
🥀Dub/c0n
🖤Edġ!ng
🥀 Body positivity

“Ƴoᥙ ƒᥱᥱꙆ ᖾoω ᖾ—ᥒყ ᥲᥒᑯ ᖾot ყoᥙ ᥲɾᥱ?” ᙃᥲᥒtᥱ ᥲ⳽ƙᥱᑯ ɾoᥙɠᖾꙆყ ᑲᥱtωᥱᥱᥒ ɾᥲʋᥱᥒoᥙ⳽ ƙɩ⳽⳽ᥱ⳽. “Ꙇ ƒᥱᥱꙆ ɩt, too. Ꙇ ƒᥱᥱꙆ ᖾoω ᑲᥲᑯꙆყ ყoᥙ ωᥲᥒt ຕoɾᥱ. Ꙇ tᥲ⳽tᥱ ᖾoω ωɩᥴƙᥱᑯ ᥲᥒᑯ ⳽ɩᥒƒᥙꙆ ყoᥙɾ ᥴ—t ɩ⳽, ᔑtᥲɾ. ᙖᥱ ᑲᥲᑯ ƒoɾ ຕᥱ. ᙖᥱ ຕყ ⳽ɩᥒᥒᥱɾ.”

This book was incredible. I’m not even mad that I’ve spoiled the first two for myself, I will absolutely be going back to read the first two! Yes, this is Book three in ‘𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝐷𝑜 𝐼𝑡 𝐵𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟’.

Firstly, 𝐅—𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲. Secondly, I fũčking love Dante. What a beautiful specimen, despite his trauma. Serenity, is a gorgeous character and her growth arc is incredible. The unconditional support she finally gets from Dante, was incredible to read.

“ᖴ—ƙ,” ᙃᥲᥒtᥱ ɠɾoωꙆᥱᑯ. “Ƴoᥙ ᖾᥲʋᥱ ᥒo ɩᑯᥱᥲ ᖾoω ρᥱɾƒᥱᥴt ყoᥙ ᥲɾᥱ. Ƴoᥙ ᖾᥲʋᥱ ᥒo ɩᑯᥱᥲ ωᖾᥲt ყoᥙ ᑯo to ຕᥱ.”

The mental health rep and body positive rep was absolute perfection and I felt like I was being reminded myself, that my mental health and weight does not define me. Sylver, you have done an incredible job and I loved this read so much. Thank you for reminding people that it’s ok to not be ok, that it’s ok to love your body, that it’s ok to stand up for yourself and live your own dreams.

“ᔑᥲყ ɩt. ᔑᥲყ ყoᥙ’ɾᥱ ᑲᥱᥲᥙtɩƒᥙꙆ.” “Ꙇ—Ꙇ’ຕ ᑲᥱᥲᥙtɩƒᥙꙆ.”

[Balayageandbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars is not enough for this rating. It truly doesn't do it justice.
You know when you read a book and you immediately know that it has marked your soul?
That its going to live rent free in your head permanently.

This series has been one of my favorites, but I was not prepared for this book to impact me the way that it did...its not often that a book will have me sobbing so hard that I'm making unintelligible noises and hiccuping all at the same time.

It was a heartbreaking. It's raw. And yet it's one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read.

This FMC, my heart just broke for her again and again. I all honesty her inner turmoil and outer shell was more relatable than I think a lot of us would like to admit. Her internal monologue broke my heart, yet I feel like we often find ourselves in very similar scenarios.

The MMC, I mean this author always hits when it comes to these demon rockstars. They are walking gods of hell, and yet they are also some of the sweetest and most loyal MCs one could ever hope to read! Their level of devotion and almost as intense as their level of obsession!

These two while their chemistry and off the charts...it's truly their little shared moments. The ones where they truly see each other. The space where they break together and heal together.
Where they save each other from their own personal demons. That's where the beauty of this story truly lies.

It was truly phenomenal. It shattered my heart, but it also put it back together.... and it was worth every minute of it!

[bookish1.sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sylver did it again! I devoured this book! A hot shadow demon rockstar that loves books and discussing them? That’s probably every bookish girl's dream! It's definitely mine and I could not put it down!

It's official! Sinners Do It Better is now one of my favorite series and I can't get enough of it! Though this one isn't even out yet, I can't wait for the next book and I so hope It's gonna be Coldin's with who I think is gonna be his mortal (a certain famous blond and pink haired girl 👀)

I'm not gonna lie, Dante wasn't my favorite in the beginning because of his attitude towards his friends and their feelings but after reading his book I get it!

Serenity was super relatable but I wanted to shake her until she realised her worth so bad!

The character developement for both was immaculate again and the spice was on fire!

I love how this series can be read as standalones but are also connected and even interwoven. Everytime characters from the other books appeared or something happened or got mentioned that is a main event in one of the other books I got so excited!

I love this found family and the girls are the best bestfriends anyone could ever have! I love Lyla more with every book! So eventhough you can read them all on their own I do recommend you read it in order!

Thank you Sylver for letting me feed my new addiction and read your book early!

📚Bookworms
⭐️Curvy FMC
📚Demon Rockstar MMC
⭐️Mental Health Rep
📚Recreating Book Scenes
⭐️Shadow Play
📚Revenge Sex
⭐️He Washes her
📚Edging
⭐️She Upgrades From Minute-Man Cheating Scumbag

[Nat Top · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sylver Michaela does it again! The Devil and his Star is such a vulnerable and hopeful book. We have Serenity who is an independent author trying to pave her own way while at the same time being oppressed by those closest to her. She is vulnerable and innocent and wants to be loved and is one of the most real characters I've read. Then we have Dante from the sensational demon band Sinners Do It Better, who hates humans and doesn't believe in love. Or is it he's lost faith in happiness because of past trauma? When he meets Serenity he sees her as a bright Star, and a way to punish her loser bf.
Things I love about this book is that they form a relationship over their love of books. I just imagine them curled up reading together, existing. I also like Serenity's journal entries to give us a better sense of where she came from and what she's battling mentally. The chemistry between Serenity and Dante is hot to say the least, they meld together so well. And Sylver knows how to write an antagonist you just want to punch in the face. There were a few moments I was crying and screaming at the book. But overall I want to give our main characters a hug and tell them everything is going to be alright. You can feel the authenticity of the emotions coursing through the characters from Sylver's writing and it feels like you're living through the experience yourself. Please check the CW if you are sensitive to some topics. Although you can read this book on its own, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you read the first two Sinners Do It Better books, it will help you understand the background story to the side characters. Plus they are just as phenomenal to read. Thank you Sylver for an ARC so I can give an honest review.

[Jasmine Broyles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This woman should be on the best sellers list!!

Sylver is one of the only writers that i have seen, to be able to take you in broken by trauma,and allow you to heal through her books.I have read all of her books now, and everyone heals you in some way.

Devil and his star is about our mmc Dante and the Fmc is Serenity.
This book has some awesome representation of body figure and mental health and what people go through with this trauma.

Serenity is a thicker girl and her boyfriend is an absolute JERK.Dante is a part of the infamous sinners do it better band(incubus band).

When dante sees some things play out, serenity becomes his play thing even though he is against all humans, Or so does he think.

What once starts as a game turns into something he just dont fully understand.He helps sernity find herself,in while doing that, he may just find out that not everything is how it seems.

this story had me laughing, crying, yelling, and balling again.This author really needs to be shouted out, because even though it is a story, she has helped heal me in the 3 books she has written.You can tell this is her passion and the love that she has for her talent.

MUST READ IF YOU WANT TO BE BROKEN AND PUT BACK TOGETHER AGAIN.I PROMISE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SET IT DOWN

[chell · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one had me in awe from start to finish.

I loved serenity’s journey, it was rough, it was real, it was every emotion a person can hold within themselves and she experienced it all.

I found her so relatable in so many ways and this book was so healing.. her trying to find her voice and her sense of belonging and wanting to just feel like a normal girl who’s loved, who wouldn’t want that? then you have Dante who doesn’t like humans and would rather live his life the way he has been but can’t help but be intrigued by the girl with silver curls and moon phase tattoos 😭

both of them are trying to open up to trust people, to find their purpose and to feel loved in the same way, and they found that within each other.

her progression with the entries had me bawling my eyes out, every time she got more and more stronger and that last entry was so bittersweet. ugh baby serenity deserves the world!

side notes: Bradley is one of THE worst characters ever, he deserved the revenge (scene was so good) the capybaras are so cute heh

I thoroughly enjoyed this one so much! loved cameos from everyone but especially from zagan!!! I need coldin’s story ❤️‍🔥

thank you sylver for this ARC, I love the TSDIB series!!

[Jessica Ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devil and his Star
Release date: 7th November 2025
Author: Sylver Michaela
Rating: 5/5
ARC BOOK REVIEW GIFTED BY THE AUTHOR


As someone who has read the other 2 books in the ‘Sinners Do It Better’ series I have to say this is my favourite so far! I have loved getting to know not just Zaden,Iyla,Perseus & Harper but now Dante and Serenity. This interconnected standalone has to be the best one yet! Just like the others it did deal with hard topics, with this one being Serenity battling her Depression. As someone who has suffered with this for many years, I believe the authors representation of this was well thought out and delivered beautifully. I really felt for Serenity and saw myself in her character (I was also jealous of her for having someone as amazing as Dante, I mean who wouldn’t right?!) spicy, sweet and sexy? Check ✅🌶️
Another successful and well written story by the author and I am sure I will be enjoying the next book in this series.


Thank-you to @authorsylvermichaela for this Advanced Reading Copy. Review will be posted on Amazon,TikTok & Goodreads 📚

TikTok is @jessrosefergusonbooks

[Krystle Rafanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not crying, I'm not crying........I'm crying 😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️. This book destroyed me and put me back together. This book deserves infinity starsssss.

This is the third book in the Sinners Do It Better Series, and it follows Dante and Serenity. I knew when reading Sylver's note in the beginning I was going to be wrecked. Serenity is everything I was years ago. A people pleaser who doesn't know their worth and doesn't think they deserve love. I loved seeing her growth as the pages went on, and even though she almost broke, Dante was there to help.

Dante is amazing and caring as a Demon MMC. He hates humans, but for some reason, he can't get a certain curvy woman off his mind. He begins to fall for Serenity so hard, and I don't blame him. He is a HOT band member with a passion for reading!!!! Yes, my man reads romance. He is perfection 🔥.

I loved seeing their love grow and become what it is towards the end. This book is so well written and very emotional. I enjoy books that show the ugly side of being human, and when good people get their happy ending.

Thank you, Sylver, for this beautiful ARC😭♥️.

[April A Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑
𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝐷𝑜 𝐼𝑡 𝐵𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟, 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑇ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Sylver Michaela
Format: e-arc

This was such an emotional journey that I honestly related to quite a bit. Just like Serenity I’ve been with a partner that didn’t value me but I still stayed. I made excuses for them and their bad behavior. I stayed quiet instead of standing up for myself. I pretended to be something I wasn’t just to fit in. It wasn’t until she met Dante that she slowly realized she deserved better. That there are good men (although he’s technically a demon 😆) out there that know how to treat their partners. Their journey wasn’t a straight line. They had to go down a winding road to get there but the journey was worth the destination.

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡：
•Shadow Daddy
•Aspiring Author FMC
•Rockstar Demon MMC
•He Takes Care of Her
•He Dances in the Rain with Her
•He Loves to Read
•Spicy Scene Reenactment
•New Meaning to Revenge Sex (that bedroom scene 🔥🔥)
•Mental Health Rep
•Dirty Talk

“𝘍𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘐 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥. 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘵-𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩.”

“𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳. 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘶𝘱 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘚𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺? 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”

“𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘐𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘴����𝘸. 𝘏𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵. 𝘏𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯 𝘐 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘴.”

[Cal D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not me CRYING IN PUBLIC!!! The Devil & His Star was utter emotional destruction and perfection. 😭

THOUGHTS 💭
😈 Our MMC Dante truly SEES our FMC Serenity when everyone else in her life seems to see through her.
😈 We love a man (or demon) who loves to read! And he falls for a writer? *swoon.*
😈 My heart hurts for Serenity at so many points in this book and I just want to give her a big hug. The bone-deep sadness and dismay I felt. 😭
😈 Dante was certain he could never fall in love (especially with a human). He was dealing with his own traumas as he navigated his slow slide into more with Serenity.
😈 Schmex demon spice hits different than normal spice. 🥵 As an Incubus, Dante was able to read Serenity’s every desire, as well as all of her insecurities, and did all he could to bring her pleasure.
😈 I love that Dante becomes Serenity‘s hype boy in life and in her writing career. He loves her books and encourages her to do what she loves, even when she doesn’t feel like she’s successful at it.
😈 Ohhh the REVENGE in this book!! 🔥

Thanks so much to Sylver Michaela for the wonderful ARC of this book!

[Jameela Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

***ARC REVIEW***

I understand that when I go to read a book by Sylver Michaela, that I am signing myself up to have both my soul uplifted and feel seen and also have both MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!!

This was book 3 in the Sinners Do It Better series and it was defiantly my favorite in the series thus far! And I'm not just saying that since I have been waiting for Dante's (or as I love to call him Grumpy Demon Daddy) since book 1.

This book in the series follows guitarist, Dante, who absolutely cannot stand humans, and Serenity, a sweet human struggling with depression, an abusive romantic relationship, and "family" dynamic. Seriously, read the trigger warning, because their story with rip out your soul, break your heart, and then put it all back together again and give it back to you wrapped in a cute little bow.

I don't know what I did more of, laughing, crying, or just resisting the urge to throw my kindle across the room at the pure hatred I had for Serenity's POS boyfriend.

[Lili · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the concept of this book, it had me hooked from the beginning but I sadly kind of had to push myself to finish reading this.
I didn’t want to dnf, because there were a lot of moments that had me on the edge of my seat and definitely held my attention, but I really didn’t like the characters for most of the book. I understand Serenity is struggling, she has her fears, and can’t see how horrible her boyfriend is horrible but the constant back and forward with her was aggravating. To me, she was just too kind and forgiving, naive to an annoying point. I couldn’t stand her until she met her friends and finally really left her trash boyfriend. She still struggled, but she also finally stood up for herself. I loved that!
Dante was ok, but for some reason, I really just got annoyed with him until the face painting scene, he started to grow on me then.

Other than that I enjoyed the book, had a lot of cute, protective, and spicy moments between the main characters that had me hooked.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was so excited to read the next installment by Sylver, & boy did she deliver!
I read the entire book in less than a day!
I love the fact that Star is curvy, and I can understand the constant commentary running through her head of being “less than.”
Out of the three books in this series (thus far) this one I connected with the most.
I’ve had a “Bradley,” and now, thankfully, I have a “Dante.” While I haven’t been quite to the point Star was, I’ve been overly down before and it can be extremely hard to handle and completely exhausting.
I know that Dante’s true intentions had to be known, I almost cried when Star heard the lies he was spewing about her. I knew it had to happen for him to come to terms with his own feelings, but ugh, I wanted to throttle him myself in that moment.
The capybaras as pets was AMAZING.
Overall, another FANTASTIC book and cannot wait to see what’s it’s store for the rest of the band ❤️

[Princess AhMu · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devil and His Star (aka) our 3rd installment into the Sinners Do It Better Universe 🎶🎧


Dante although otherworldly…. had one of the most deeply human & yet poetic storylines. BUT the real star of the show and without a doubt the character who ended up gripping me the most was our beloved Serenity ✨ in more ways than I can count her character didn’t just exist, babygirl ended up reflecting parts of me to ❤️‍🩹


My hope moving forward is that anyone choosing to read this installment will understand that the story never loses its emotional heartbeat. That it’s the kind of book that demands you feel everything... even the parts you’d rather not. & if you like stories that bruise your heart a little before healing it, then perhaps this one is for you 🖤


Disclaimer: Yes there’s spice!!! but not just for the sake of heat, sooo consider it an extension of the story’s emotional intimacy 😉