Sweet Retribution

Sweet Demons #0.5

by Viano Oniomoh

Paloma is willing to do anything to be free of her abusive husband, even sell her soul to a demon. Klaus doesn’t want to leave their home in Hell, but if they want to escape the clutches of the jealous, bloodthirsty sovereigns looking to nip them and their growing power in the bud, they have no choice.

It’s a match made in heaven. Except, Paloma and Klaus soon realise that when two lonely souls collide, sparks are bound to ignite.

It’s a good thing they’re both ready to burn.

Genres: Paranormal, Mental Illness

86 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2025

About the author

Viano Oniomoh is a passionate reader and writer, who was born and raised in Nigeria. She spends fifty percent of her time writing, forty percent reading, and the other ten listening to BTS. She may or may not use magic to get everything else in her life done. She also has no idea how to write about herself in the third person.

Find more about her at vianooniomoh.com

You can also connect with her on social media:

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@vianoniomoh on Twitter
and @vianoniomoh on Instagram.

Reviews

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

This had all the feminine rage I needed. Paloma was trapped in an abusive marriage and her cry for help brought a hot demon to her side. Klaus was such a lovely soul and wanted Paloma’s safety and happiness. They both had tender hearts but were willing to do what needed to be done, even when it was morally gray. I adored them.

Spice: 2/5

Triggers: Mentions/references to and descriptions of spousal abuse; mentions/references to and brief description of marital sexual assault (as past events); mentions and depictions of dissociation and panic attacks; mentions, discussions, and depictions of murder; mentions, discussions, and references to slavery and imprisonment (as a past event); alcohol consumption; religious imagery; blood drinking; violence; gore

[Yalomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing like getting rid of your abusive husband with the helping hand of a demon for the low, low price of your soul...

We first got to meet Aunty Paloma in book one and when Joy, her niece and the book's MC, saw Klaus I knew immediately I needed this story. And it's finally here!!!

My favorite thing about this book besides Aunty Paloma getting to live a life free of her husband was Klaus. I love that Klaus was silent but dependable. That demon did not play about that woman! Whatever she wanted, she got. Paloma didn't need to say much to get Klaus on board. Which we LOOOOVE! And after the absolute hell she went through, at the hands of her LATE husband, she deserved the energy Klaus came with. From the first moment they heard her plea they were LOCKED IN!

My only problem was that the husband got off way too easy for my liking but besides that I had the absolute best time reading about these two!

[Anjoureadsbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paloma wants to kill her abusive husband and she summons a demon, Klaus, to help her get away with the murder. This was so satisfying to read because I love when women find freedom. Paloma has been living in bondage for years but she eventually decides she has had enough of her terrible husband and takes matters into her own hands, literally.
I was proud of her and happy for her. She was able to find and reinvent herself after that useless man died.

I love how Klaus was such a supportive presence for her from the moment they met. Everyone needs a partner like them. Reliable, intuitive, present, caring, attuned to your needs before you even have to ask. It was no surprise that Paloma fell in love with Klaus.
The spice in this was on the low to medium side and I loved that.
I also really adore the non-binary representation in this book. Viano is very skillful when it comes to executing queer representation and this book was no different.

Also, this book is set in Nigeria and i like that the story highlighted the prejudice that society has towards women and girl children when it comes to inheritance.

This was a perfect read for me and I recommend. If you haven’t read the other books in the series, definitely read them. Paloma appears in book 1(Sweet Vengeance). She’s the main character, Joy’s aunt. I loved her in that book and I’m glad I got to read her own back story.
Book 2 is Sweet Surrender.
I recommend reading in this order:
Book 1 > Book 2 > Book 0.5

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I love this book. I love the whole series.
I love that the author wrote a back story for Paloma and Klaus.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not finish

Did not finish. The plotline of "woman makes a deal with a devil to take out her evil partner" is one I generally like, but this wasn't the best version of the trope I've read.

 It took awhile to get going, and I found myself mentally line-editing quickly. The demon was they/them, but the author used "they" in the multiple-person and in the singular sense in the same sentence. 

The moment I was done was when the author used the term "fat" to describe the main characters. It wasn't a shaming way, but it immediately threw me out of the story. It might be a cultural difference, between Nigeria and the US, but I'm so used to the term being used in only an offensive way.

[Daja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so excited to hear more about Paloma’s story. I only wish it was longer like the other two books (maybe more detailed violence against abusive husband before he died) but a win is a win since he’s dead. Can’t wait for the next book!