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Supernatural Entanglements #2

World's Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon

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An oracle who can see the future teams up with the far-too-hot demon from her past to avert catastrophe, in this steamy paranormal romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Zomromcom.

Gwen Wexloff might be able to see the future, but not when it matters. Her visions invariably involve piddling issues, which means—unlike most oracles—she’s spent her life predicting for everyday humans instead of international power brokers. After a clutch of brain-slurping zombies escapes from their walled-off compound, though, Gwen experiences the first genuinely world-altering vision of her life . . . and now she needs help.

Unfortunately, that help comes from Hugh Blacke, the same starchy (but annoyingly cute) demon who watched her bomb her oracle verification test years ago. To Gwen's dismay, the two of them will need to work together to unravel the deadly conspiracy behind the zombie breach, despite their complicated past and the secrets they’re keeping.

Even with her newfound power, she couldn't have foreseen how quickly they'd both want more than a simple partnership. But the clock is ticking—and with the fate of humanity at stake, Gwen and Hugh will have to decide how much they’re willing to risk for an unexpected, passionate love...and a future together that might prove very short indeed.

464 pages, Paperback

Expected publication August 11, 2026

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Olivia Dade

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Olivia Dade grew up an undeniable nerd, prone to ignoring the world around her as she read any book she could find. Her favorites, though, were always, always romances. As an adult, she earned an M.A. in American history and worked in a variety of jobs that required the donning of actual pants: Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, high school teacher, academic tutor, and (of course) librarian. Now, however, she has finally achieved her lifelong goal of wearing pajamas all day as a hermit-like writer and enthusiastic hag. She currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books.

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8 reviews
March 15, 2026
I went into World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon by Olivia Dade with pretty high hopes. I previously enjoyed Spoiler Alert, and paranormal romance is a genre I usually have a lot of fun with. The premise here is creative: an underpowered oracle reconnects with a powerful demon from her past while supernatural chaos starts closing in.

I’ll start by acknowledging that the book is very clearly meant to be silly. The tone is chaotic, quirky, and intentionally over-the-top, with eccentric side characters and a lot of absurd humor. I can absolutely see this working for readers who enjoy that kind of zany fantasy vibe. I haven’t read the first book in the Supernatural Entanglements series, but if that wink-wink, nudge-nudge style worked for fans there, I’m sure it will work again here.

For me, the humor actually overwhelmed the story. Running jokes (especially the constant cheese references) show up so frequently that they started to dominate the page. What might have started as a funny character quirk eventually felt like it was taking up more space than the actual relationship or plot.

I also struggled with the pacing of the exposition. Much of the lore and backstory is delivered through long explanations or characters filling in information for each other, which made the world feel less immersive than it could have been. These choices also made the dialogue and overall pacing feel somewhat clunky. The ideas behind the setting are interesting, but I often found myself wishing they were revealed more organically through the story.

Where the book really lost me, though, was Gwen’s internal narrative. She constantly insists she can’t trust her own judgment and sees herself as incompetent, but her actions throughout the story often show the opposite. She makes difficult decisions, navigates dangerous situations, and even chooses to become a parent knowing she’ll likely be raising her child alone. That’s a huge act of self-reliance. Because of that, the arc about her learning to trust herself never quite landed for me. By the end, the resolution leans heavily on Hugh reassuring her of her worth and I found myself wishing that confidence had come more from Gwen herself.

There’s a lot of creativity in this world and I can see the appeal of the chaotic humor, but for me the tone, exposition, and character arc didn’t quite come together in a satisfying way.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.
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128 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 1, 2026
Sitting somewhere in the realm of 2.5 to 3 stars.

World's Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon picks up right where Zomromcom left off with Gwen -the pregnant oracle- at the helm this time. Our main character is racing to SEC Councilor Hugh Blacke's abode to convince him to join Edie, Max and the rest in fixing the conspiracy mess that started with the zombie outbreak from book one. And -of course- she must do this dressed as Guy Fieri for some godforsaken reason.

This was just a rough of read as book one was for me, unfortunately. I picked this one up because I was interested to see where the conspiracy plot went and hoped that the cheesiness would lessen with this second book. Alas, this one also suffered from an over-abundance of quirkiness that, once again, overtook any world or character building the story had. Gwen and Hugh had some cute moments and a great set up for a second chance romance but it was replaced with the same kind of insta-love that we saw with Max and Edie in the previous installment. Within the first 24 hours of meeting again, they were basically ready to go full-throttle into marriage.

On top of the insta-love, there was also this weird obsession with cheese that Gwen had going on. All this time we could have spent building the relationship between Hugh and Gwen, getting some much needed world building or furthering the plot was spent with us learning about Gwen loving cheese, or her waxing poetic about this weirdly sexual show about cheese-related things. Her referencing a particular part of her anatomy as a "cheese cave" nearly made me drop the rating a full star.

There was a lot of potential here. I can see the bones of a story that I would really enjoy, but I don't think I will be continuing on with the next book that is set up in the epilogue of this one.

Many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC copy for review.
41 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 9, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I am a big Olivia Dade fan, with my absolute favorite being ZomRomCom. Imagine my excitement when I saw this gem of a book two in the series come available as an ARC. Insert embarrassing happy squeal here. I adored reading Gwen's journey to love and self-acceptance as the true badass she is.

Gwen and Hugh are a very sweet and precious couple. When reunited, Hugh wastes no time making Gwen the center of his world. Hugh maintains constant attention on her and her needs regardless of any appearance of sacrifice on his part. Both of these main characters would ordinarily dwell in the "lawful good" category (with Gwenn occasionally rebelling for the common good), so seeing them operate in the very chaotic zombie apocalypse (with a twist of government corruption) is pure comedy gold. There is something so pure and innocent in how Hugh and Gwen interact and care for one another (even when they themselves aren't being innocent), and it gives me the happy sighs. Additionally, the supporting cast of characters are thoroughly engaging and wonderful. You find yourself thinking that catastrophic events might not be quite so bad if you get such a lovely rag tag collection of weirdos to help you through it.

I can't recommend this book enough and I am SO stoked for book three.
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44 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 11, 2026
This one took me a bit to get into, if I’m being honest. At the beginning I found myself a little confused about who was who and what everyone actually was in terms of supernatural identity. There are quite a few layers to the characters and the world, and it took me a few chapters to really settle into it.

But once it clicked? I was hooked.

I really loved Gwen. She’s soft and caring at her core, but she’s also the kind of person who would absolutely go to the ends of the earth for the people she loves. That balance made her such an easy character to root for.

Gwen and Hugh’s relationship definitely goes from 0 to 100 pretty quickly, but honestly…I was completely fine with it. After twenty years of yearning, I think they’ve more than earned the right to move fast.

And Hugh? I loved him. Full stop. His character was such a standout for me and now I desperately want more of him immediately.

All in all, I’m giving this one 4 stars. I really enjoyed it once I settled into the world, but the number of characters and supernatural identities had me a little confused at first. Still, once it found its footing, it became a really fun and engaging read.
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70 reviews
March 2, 2026
Warning: This book is best enjoyed with a variety of cheeses on hand.

World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon picks up right where Zomromcom left off. Small-time oracle Gwen Wexloff has suddenly gone from helping neighbors with her minor visions to prophesying apocalyptic events. With the help of her troll comrades, Lorrie and Kip, she escapes the Containment Zone in search of Hugh Blacke, the half-demon Supernatural and Enhanced Ruling Councilor who witnessed her disastrous oracle certification test twenty years ago. She needs Hugh’s help to investigate who broke zombies out of containment without triggering a war between humans and supernaturals. Along the way, they get a second chance to explore the spark they felt two decades prior. And cheese. So much delicious cheese.

Verdict: Olivia Dade fans will eat up this funny, heartfelt, action-packed, and fromage-friendly supernatural romance.

Thanks to PRH and Edelweiss for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
43 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 10, 2026
World's Okayest Oracle picks up right where Zomromcom left off, so you will definitely need to have read the first book to understand what's happening in this one.

Gwen is a severely underpowered oracle who has just had her first major vision of the future, and it is not good. In fact, it's end-of-the-world bad. She and her friends have managed to thwart disaster at the hands of the zombies, but they're left weakened and in desperate need of backup. So Gwen dons a disguise and goes to see Hugh, a demon council member who broke her heart 20 years earlier.

There is a lot of action in this book, and a lot of absurdity (in this case, all of it cheese themed), but underneath, Gwen and Hugh have a real connection, and I found their love story to be believable, if a little rushed. The side characters were outstanding -- would love to see more from Eloise in particular.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this title.
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372 reviews8 followers
March 6, 2026
World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon is the second book of a series. You will have to read the first to really get into the second.

I am trying hard not to compare the two because like most romance series it tries to appease a multitude of readers. While some people like reluctant lovers others love the destined to be together. For me this book was a little too instalove.

What this book does well:

1) the secondary characters are always superb.
2) loved some of the action scenes
3) if you love a soft cinnamon FMC you will love Gwen. She has the squishiest heart of all.
4) the actually conflict in this was interesting. I wish it actually played more of a role in the story.

What you may not like:

1) instalove- yes the have a past connection but still
2) if you don’t like your FMC being pregnant
3) a lot of spice before character growth
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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130 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 12, 2026
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House for this advanced reader copy.

I LOVE this series! Zomromcon was easily one of the most fun books I read in 2025, and the follow up, "World's Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon," was a perfect follow up.

I absolutely adored Max and Edie from the first book, so I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy following the oracle Gwen and demon councilor Hugh, but this was an absolute delight. Such a fun world, great spice, and overall entertaining characters. Lorrie and Kip and amazing, and I cannot wait to get more from them. I truly would be happy to read books about any of these characters, and anything written by Dade. I have thoroughly enjoyed her other books, but this series is just peak. I cannot wait to read more from Olivia Dade, and especially more set in this world.
35 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 8, 2026
The World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon by Olivia Dade was an absolute delight. I read the first book in the series, Zomromcom, and just like that one, I loved the quirky world Dade has created. It’s funny, charming, and filled with characters that are impossible not to enjoy.

The humor lands perfectly and the romance is both sweet and spicy in a way that feels natural to the story. I also appreciated a small but refreshingly honest moment that acknowledged something rarely mentioned in romance—that not all women have sensitive nipples. It was such a quick detail but felt very real.

I’m loving this world and can’t wait for the next book.

Thank you to Berkley Books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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264 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 6, 2026
~ NETGALLEY ARC REVIEW ~

what a fun and refreshing read for me! absolutely loved the connection of plot from zomromcom. the characters had great chemistry and a perfect amount of humor. hugh was absolutely so down bad for gwen from the start and i loved it! i enjoyed the ~cheesiness~ as well. I loved that while gwen is a plus size baddie, her size was in no way mentioned or relevant to the plot, so it was nice to see her just living her "okayest oracle in a zombie apocalypse" life. i can see why this book might not be for some, but for me it was a perfect choice to break up the heavy reads i had been on!
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360 reviews28 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 9, 2026
Did you think Olivia Dade couldn't write a perfect romance with zombies...but she did?

Well prepare to have your socks knocked off because she's delving into the world of oracles and demons...with finesse.

Huge fan of Olivia here. Love her humour, the spice she brings to her books, and love for well endowed characters make her books unique and fun. I will warn fans, you absolutely must reread the previous book because this one builds on it. There were many instances I had to refer back to the previous to figure out who characters were or plotpoints. With that aside though, the book read well, romance built beautifully and it was a great read. Bravo!
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 16, 2026
🔥Arc Review🔥

It starts off slow at first. It took me a while to get into it but when it picks up you better hold on for the ride. I absolutely loved the characters. They are relatable and overall a joy to meet. I highly recommend it to someone who wants a cozy read with a little bit of spice and laughs for days.


“I meant what I said in that capsule. I love you like . . .” Hugh’s mouth worked as he searched for the right words. “Like parched summer fields love the rain. Like honeybees love flowers. Like . . . um . . .” He unexpectedly snorted. “Like you love cheese.”

~Hugh
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 2, 2026
--3/5⭐️--

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of World's Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon!

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Honestly, this book just wasn't for me. I couldn't get past a lot of the millennial cringe in the book, and I just found myself really not caring all that much about the story.

THAT BEING SAID.

There were lots of moments where I found the FMC really sweet and funny. I don't hate the bones of this book, but it's just not the right fit for me!
102 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 11, 2026
3.5stars. A struggling oracle is helping to save the world when she has a second chance encounter with a former demon crush. The FMC is cute and quirky while the MMC is over protective and overly formal and polite. And yet, the book manages to be silly and so ridiculous it’s a fun time.

*thanks to netgalley for the arc!
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 16, 2026
Charming. For those of us who need to see the (magical) good guys, gals, trolls, and other beings win …with a little enthusiastic consent thrown in for good measure.

FWIW I love the Spoiler Alert trio, so I already like Olivia Dade’s writing and pacing.

I’d like to also give a Terry Pratchett-in-tone tip of the hat to Death as an administrative realm with an ongoing digitization project.
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🔮😈 World's Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the advanced copy. I’ll be sharing my full review closer to publication date.

📅 Pub Date: August 11, 2026
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