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The Witch's Pet
A young woman accidentally binds herself to a powerful witch who must feed on her life force in this lesbian dark romantasy.
When Hannah accidentally breaks an ancient spell and binds herself to Julia Moreau, a powerful witch who was cursed to an enchanted sleep a century ago, the reluctant duo must hunt down Julia’s old coven to sever the bond.
But Julia is a sanguine witch who draws her power from the life force of others. To keep them both alive, Hannah must allow Julia to feed on her essence—a ritual that grows more intimate with every repetition, blurring the line between necessity and desire.
The Witch’s Pet is a forced-proximity, age-gap lesbian paranormal romance perfect for fans of steamy romantasy and morally gray witches.
When Hannah accidentally breaks an ancient spell and binds herself to Julia Moreau, a powerful witch who was cursed to an enchanted sleep a century ago, the reluctant duo must hunt down Julia’s old coven to sever the bond.
But Julia is a sanguine witch who draws her power from the life force of others. To keep them both alive, Hannah must allow Julia to feed on her essence—a ritual that grows more intimate with every repetition, blurring the line between necessity and desire.
The Witch’s Pet is a forced-proximity, age-gap lesbian paranormal romance perfect for fans of steamy romantasy and morally gray witches.
271 pages, ebook
First published February 11, 2026
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About the author
Tiana Warner
26 books747 followersTiana Warner is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author whose books have been featured on BuzzFeed, Gizmodo, Paste Magazine, Tor, Book Riot, Foreword Reviews, and more. She is the winner of the Best Indie Book Award, the Dante Rossetti Awards, and Sequential Magazine’s Favourite Writer Award. Her works have been optioned for film and TV.
Tiana is a bisexual author who writes sapphic romance novels and comics. Her books include the critically acclaimed, Amazon bestselling series, Mermaids of Eriana Kwai and its graphic novel adaptation, as well as The Valkyrie’s Daughter (Entangled Teen), How to Flirt with a Witch, and several lesbian romance novels with Ylva Publishing.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Tiana is an outdoor enthusiast and a lifelong horseback rider. She is passionate about animal welfare and is an active volunteer with BC animal shelters and dog rescue organizations. You can often find her cuddling a foster dog, riding her horse Flynn, or exploring nature.
Find her online at tianawarner.com.
Tiana is a bisexual author who writes sapphic romance novels and comics. Her books include the critically acclaimed, Amazon bestselling series, Mermaids of Eriana Kwai and its graphic novel adaptation, as well as The Valkyrie’s Daughter (Entangled Teen), How to Flirt with a Witch, and several lesbian romance novels with Ylva Publishing.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Tiana is an outdoor enthusiast and a lifelong horseback rider. She is passionate about animal welfare and is an active volunteer with BC animal shelters and dog rescue organizations. You can often find her cuddling a foster dog, riding her horse Flynn, or exploring nature.
Find her online at tianawarner.com.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
"Insta-love/lust" isn't my favorite trope, but The Witch's Pet by Tiana Warner is very well done. The fast-paced, entertaining plot makes this a quick read. There is the current timeline with some flashbacks and a sense of urgency that makes the stakes feel high. The characters are surprising and complex. It is hard to like Julia, but Warner still elicits sympathy. Hannah displays an unexpected strength in her growth from the person we meet in the first scene.
There is a ton of chemistry and sexual tension, as well as spicy scenes. The curse, the lust, the ticking time until moonset, and the physical intimacy muddle the emotions. I am not sure whether we are meant to conclude that there is a deeper love at play. The ending is left a bit open.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and found it very engaging. I am a fan of this author.
Also, I love the cover!
#forcedproximity #agegap #paranormalromance #instalust #morallygrayMC #darkparanormalromance #witch #curse #oppositesattract #BurnabyBCCanada
I received a review copy from the author. This is my honest opinion.
There is a ton of chemistry and sexual tension, as well as spicy scenes. The curse, the lust, the ticking time until moonset, and the physical intimacy muddle the emotions. I am not sure whether we are meant to conclude that there is a deeper love at play. The ending is left a bit open.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and found it very engaging. I am a fan of this author.
Also, I love the cover!
#forcedproximity #agegap #paranormalromance #instalust #morallygrayMC #darkparanormalromance #witch #curse #oppositesattract #BurnabyBCCanada
I received a review copy from the author. This is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 stars 3🌶
I had read another book by this author before, so I was excited to get the opportunity to read this one. The story takes place over a day or so time period, so things move fast. Hannah, you can totally sympathize with. She just got dumped by her girlfriend Riley. She burns a book and ends up shackled so to speak to a vengeful witch. Julia, is a dark sanguine witch playing up the evil aspect. I'm a huge fan of dark romantasy, to me this falls a bit short.
Julia is a bit 1 dimensional, I think if her character was given a bit more to work with, then I would have enjoyed her more. My disconnection to that character seemed to take away from my enjoyment.
To me this was a good story, but not great.
tropes: touch her and ☠️, forced proximity, instant infatuation, secret witchcraft society
I was given an advanced copy for an honest review.
I had read another book by this author before, so I was excited to get the opportunity to read this one. The story takes place over a day or so time period, so things move fast. Hannah, you can totally sympathize with. She just got dumped by her girlfriend Riley. She burns a book and ends up shackled so to speak to a vengeful witch. Julia, is a dark sanguine witch playing up the evil aspect. I'm a huge fan of dark romantasy, to me this falls a bit short.
Julia is a bit 1 dimensional, I think if her character was given a bit more to work with, then I would have enjoyed her more. My disconnection to that character seemed to take away from my enjoyment.
To me this was a good story, but not great.
tropes: touch her and ☠️, forced proximity, instant infatuation, secret witchcraft society
I was given an advanced copy for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I got to read this as an ARC and absolutely loved it. I couldn't put it down. It was so refreshing to have a young FMC who wasn't flighty or annoying. I loved Julia as a character, her inner struggles and character arc are amazing. Hannah's feelings of abandonment are written so well I was brought to tears, the true sign of an excellent book. I will definitely be checking out more of this author's books.
February 11, 2026
I enjoyed this book so much! I appreciated how our younger MC, Hannah, was portrayed. She didn’t feel immature or flighty or even overly mature. Most of the time I just wanted to jump in the book and hold her close to protect and care for her!
Julia is our older MC and a witch that feeds on life force and awakens to find over a hundred years have passed and she’s also bound to Hannah which means she can’t leave her nor can she suck her life force dry. Julia had a beautiful character arc and I loved getting her pov.
Fast paced but well developed. Forced proximity at its finest ;). Recommend!
Julia is our older MC and a witch that feeds on life force and awakens to find over a hundred years have passed and she’s also bound to Hannah which means she can’t leave her nor can she suck her life force dry. Julia had a beautiful character arc and I loved getting her pov.
Fast paced but well developed. Forced proximity at its finest ;). Recommend!
February 19, 2026
Well darn
This book is sinfully good and worth the read. The ending was adequate but and I mean a BIG BUT I would have preferred to have had one with a bit more of a drawn out one.
This book is sinfully good and worth the read. The ending was adequate but and I mean a BIG BUT I would have preferred to have had one with a bit more of a drawn out one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
2.75 ⭐
This is a dark romance, but more on the lighter side of dark. I’m not totally sure I’d personally label it as full dark romance, even though it definitely has many of the classic elements.
The story follows Hannah, who is going through a breakup and decides to burn everything that reminds her of her ex. In the process, she accidentally binds herself to Julia Moreau, a powerful witch who survives by feeding on others’ energy. Now they’re forced to work together to break the spell before it’s too late…
I was really excited to pick this up because sapphic dark romances are still pretty rare, and the premise sounded amazing. While I don’t think the execution fully lived up to the potential for me, I can see what the author was going for. The story moves very quickly from the start, which gave it a fast-paced feel, though I personally wanted a bit more time to emotionally connect with the characters.
Julia, in particular, was harder for me to connect with. Even after learning about her past and seeing moments of vulnerability, I still struggled to fully warm up to her character. That said, I did appreciate that the story shows she’s capable of caring. I connected more with Hannah, and her growth felt more natural to me. By the end, I really enjoyed seeing her step into her power throughout the story.
The romance itself was a bit hit-or-miss for me. The enemies-to-lovers transition felt a little fast, and there’s definitely an insta-lust/insta-love element. Personally, I tend to prefer more emotional buildup in romance, because that’s what makes the relationship feel grounded for me. Here when they eventually start opening up to each other, I wanted to feel a bit more emotional payoff, but I can see how it might work better for readers who enjoy faster-paced romance development.
The ending left me curious about what could happen next. It feels like it could set up a sequel, which I would be interested in seeing, especially to explore the characters and world more deeply.
Overall, this one wasn’t a perfect match for me personally, but I can definitely see why others would enjoy it. If you like fast-paced dark romance, morally gray characters, and forced proximity, this might be a great pick for you.
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a dark romance, but more on the lighter side of dark. I’m not totally sure I’d personally label it as full dark romance, even though it definitely has many of the classic elements.
The story follows Hannah, who is going through a breakup and decides to burn everything that reminds her of her ex. In the process, she accidentally binds herself to Julia Moreau, a powerful witch who survives by feeding on others’ energy. Now they’re forced to work together to break the spell before it’s too late…
I was really excited to pick this up because sapphic dark romances are still pretty rare, and the premise sounded amazing. While I don’t think the execution fully lived up to the potential for me, I can see what the author was going for. The story moves very quickly from the start, which gave it a fast-paced feel, though I personally wanted a bit more time to emotionally connect with the characters.
Julia, in particular, was harder for me to connect with. Even after learning about her past and seeing moments of vulnerability, I still struggled to fully warm up to her character. That said, I did appreciate that the story shows she’s capable of caring. I connected more with Hannah, and her growth felt more natural to me. By the end, I really enjoyed seeing her step into her power throughout the story.
The romance itself was a bit hit-or-miss for me. The enemies-to-lovers transition felt a little fast, and there’s definitely an insta-lust/insta-love element. Personally, I tend to prefer more emotional buildup in romance, because that’s what makes the relationship feel grounded for me. Here when they eventually start opening up to each other, I wanted to feel a bit more emotional payoff, but I can see how it might work better for readers who enjoy faster-paced romance development.
The ending left me curious about what could happen next. It feels like it could set up a sequel, which I would be interested in seeing, especially to explore the characters and world more deeply.
Overall, this one wasn’t a perfect match for me personally, but I can definitely see why others would enjoy it. If you like fast-paced dark romance, morally gray characters, and forced proximity, this might be a great pick for you.
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 12, 2026
Bleh.. this one was a bit of a disappointment.
I was pretty excited when I saw this book was going to be released soon. An age gap romance between a witch and a human sounded right up my alley, so I was waiting not so patiently for it to come out. But if I had known the entire plot of the book would take place across about twelve hours, I don't think I would have been so excited.
The extremely short time frame for the narrative means the whole novel just felt so rushed. The relationship between Hannah and Julia was so tumultuous and unsettled, and we never got to see it actually take form beyond the pull of their bind. I've said multiple times before that I don't necessarily have a problem with insta-love, but it's no-love I can't stand. This relationship was the latter.
Another consequence of the rushed plot was the magic system. Everything was explained at a breakneck pace, and new elements and traditions were thrown at us without any time for them to be properly fleshed out. So much of it was described vaguely as "powers" the witches had. This problem wasn't helped by the alternating first person narration, which basically just told us the entire narrative instead of showing it take place. Seriously, first person has to be my least favourite point of view.
The whole time I was reading this novel, I kept thinking it felt more like a movie than a book - in a bad way. The first half was basically just a MacGuffin hunt, and the second just reminded me of the 4th Matrix movie and how it was just an assault of poorly introduced ideas and concepts.
I don't know. I really didn't like it. I'm not giving it a one star review because I save that for books that actively made me mad, but I really didn't find this novel enjoyable at all. Oh, and the ending is just a massive brick wall with no conclusion or follow-up to Julia and Hannah's journey (if it was long enough to even call it that).
At least the sex scenes were hot, I guess?
I was pretty excited when I saw this book was going to be released soon. An age gap romance between a witch and a human sounded right up my alley, so I was waiting not so patiently for it to come out. But if I had known the entire plot of the book would take place across about twelve hours, I don't think I would have been so excited.
The extremely short time frame for the narrative means the whole novel just felt so rushed. The relationship between Hannah and Julia was so tumultuous and unsettled, and we never got to see it actually take form beyond the pull of their bind. I've said multiple times before that I don't necessarily have a problem with insta-love, but it's no-love I can't stand. This relationship was the latter.
Another consequence of the rushed plot was the magic system. Everything was explained at a breakneck pace, and new elements and traditions were thrown at us without any time for them to be properly fleshed out. So much of it was described vaguely as "powers" the witches had. This problem wasn't helped by the alternating first person narration, which basically just told us the entire narrative instead of showing it take place. Seriously, first person has to be my least favourite point of view.
The whole time I was reading this novel, I kept thinking it felt more like a movie than a book - in a bad way. The first half was basically just a MacGuffin hunt, and the second just reminded me of the 4th Matrix movie and how it was just an assault of poorly introduced ideas and concepts.
I don't know. I really didn't like it. I'm not giving it a one star review because I save that for books that actively made me mad, but I really didn't find this novel enjoyable at all. Oh, and the ending is just a massive brick wall with no conclusion or follow-up to Julia and Hannah's journey (if it was long enough to even call it that).
At least the sex scenes were hot, I guess?
February 13, 2026
A copy of the book was provided to Sapphic Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 Stars
The story follows Hannah, a young woman who finds herself inexplicably bound to a recently freed witch, when she decided to burn her ex-girlfriends stuff. Julia, has been in slumber for over 100 years in a book, only to wake up tied to another that she cannot escape unless she can break the spell. Thus Hannah and Julia find themselves in a race against time to break the curse that has bound them together, or risk being stuck together for eternity.
This book feels like an homage to Agatha All Along, it isn't that story line but Julia has many qualities that remind me of Agatha. She is an older witch that had success in her prime, feeds off others which can lead to their deaths, willfully accepting of villain title, and spent a long time trapped. If you like Agatha, you will likely like Julia. I did enjoy her story arc but morally gray characters are not my favorite. Hannah, while young and seems naive, has a strong moral code and spine to stand up against Julia. She handled the uprooting of everything she knows well and runs with the change in scenery very well. I don't think I would take to finding out magic was real by being attached to a witch that feeds off of people.
All in all, the book was well written and the story flew by. The characters were well thought out and very complimentary. The two items that keep it from a higher score from me, is the speed in which everything happens. The entirety of the book takes place in a very short amount of time, which makes some of the connections feel rushed, and the other is the "villain" has the MC trope are not generally what I go for.
I would recommend it for fans of Agatha All Along and dark urban fantasy.
3.5 Stars
The story follows Hannah, a young woman who finds herself inexplicably bound to a recently freed witch, when she decided to burn her ex-girlfriends stuff. Julia, has been in slumber for over 100 years in a book, only to wake up tied to another that she cannot escape unless she can break the spell. Thus Hannah and Julia find themselves in a race against time to break the curse that has bound them together, or risk being stuck together for eternity.
This book feels like an homage to Agatha All Along, it isn't that story line but Julia has many qualities that remind me of Agatha. She is an older witch that had success in her prime, feeds off others which can lead to their deaths, willfully accepting of villain title, and spent a long time trapped. If you like Agatha, you will likely like Julia. I did enjoy her story arc but morally gray characters are not my favorite. Hannah, while young and seems naive, has a strong moral code and spine to stand up against Julia. She handled the uprooting of everything she knows well and runs with the change in scenery very well. I don't think I would take to finding out magic was real by being attached to a witch that feeds off of people.
All in all, the book was well written and the story flew by. The characters were well thought out and very complimentary. The two items that keep it from a higher score from me, is the speed in which everything happens. The entirety of the book takes place in a very short amount of time, which makes some of the connections feel rushed, and the other is the "villain" has the MC trope are not generally what I go for.
I would recommend it for fans of Agatha All Along and dark urban fantasy.
March 21, 2026
3/5 stars. the witch’s pet markets itself as a dark sapphic romantasy, featuring the forced proximity trope and a morally grey witch who feeds on the life force of humans. the novella is written in dual POVs between said witch and an ordinary human girl (one who's fresh from a recent heartbreak). in a nutshell: girl accidentally binds witch to her, girl refuses to let witch feed on innocents, girl decides to let witch feed on her instead while looking for a way to break their binding. i was excited for this based on the blurb and couldn't wait to read it, but it unfortunately didn't deliver exactly what i was hoping for.
firstly, just a note that the entire novella takes place in the span of a single day, meaning that insta-love is unavoidable and character development is limited. things moved very quickly, and the reader doesn't have much time to build an interest in the characters or their relationship amidst the whirlwind of activity happening. despite the limited word count, the characters' internal monologues felt repetitive and juvenile at times, to the point where i'd categorize this as new adult. speaking of categorization, i echo other reviewers who mentioned that this doesn't quite lean into the 'dark' part of its blurb - perhaps in the first part of the book, but it veers very much into 'toxic but recovering and eventually wholesome' territory afterward. disappointing, but the early sections had some moments i loved.
interesting in parts, uneven overall, and i would've liked to see this fleshed out further. i wouldn’t mind seeing more from characters like riley and maya in a sequel.
firstly, just a note that the entire novella takes place in the span of a single day, meaning that insta-love is unavoidable and character development is limited. things moved very quickly, and the reader doesn't have much time to build an interest in the characters or their relationship amidst the whirlwind of activity happening. despite the limited word count, the characters' internal monologues felt repetitive and juvenile at times, to the point where i'd categorize this as new adult. speaking of categorization, i echo other reviewers who mentioned that this doesn't quite lean into the 'dark' part of its blurb - perhaps in the first part of the book, but it veers very much into 'toxic but recovering and eventually wholesome' territory afterward. disappointing, but the early sections had some moments i loved.
interesting in parts, uneven overall, and i would've liked to see this fleshed out further. i wouldn’t mind seeing more from characters like riley and maya in a sequel.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow, I absolutely loved everything about this book! Right from the start, I connected with Hannah as she dramatically burns all of her ex’s belongings in her backyard. When a thick old book is accidentally reduced to ash, it sparks a chain reaction of events she never could’ve anticipated. Watching Hannah rise to the challenge and fully lean into her badass side was incredibly satisfying.
A witch who feeds on human essence was such a fresh and intriguing idea, I was immediately hooked! Julia is unapologetically morally gray and fully owns it, making her a fascinating, multi-layered character. As those layers are slowly revealed, you see that her fearsome reputation, though deserved, hides a much more complex woman beneath. Her constant clashes with Hannah lead to some seriously entertaining banter, but beneath it all, there’s an undeniable chemistry that reaches far beyond their magical bond.
The Witch’s Pet delivers a perfect blend of magic, tension, and emotional depth that kept me hooked from beginning to end. The fast-paced plot, immersive writing, and complex characters make it a standout read, especially for anyone who loves morally gray leads and sizzling chemistry. If you’re looking for a story that’s thrilling, original, and impossible to put down, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Check out my complete review at TheLesbianReview.com
A witch who feeds on human essence was such a fresh and intriguing idea, I was immediately hooked! Julia is unapologetically morally gray and fully owns it, making her a fascinating, multi-layered character. As those layers are slowly revealed, you see that her fearsome reputation, though deserved, hides a much more complex woman beneath. Her constant clashes with Hannah lead to some seriously entertaining banter, but beneath it all, there’s an undeniable chemistry that reaches far beyond their magical bond.
The Witch’s Pet delivers a perfect blend of magic, tension, and emotional depth that kept me hooked from beginning to end. The fast-paced plot, immersive writing, and complex characters make it a standout read, especially for anyone who loves morally gray leads and sizzling chemistry. If you’re looking for a story that’s thrilling, original, and impossible to put down, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Check out my complete review at TheLesbianReview.com
March 7, 2026
3.75
Overall, I had a fun time with this one. The first half of the book really pulled me in. I was enjoying the setup, the tone, and watching the characters start to develop. As the story moved into the second half, though, I started to feel like something was missing. The pacing and emotional payoff didn't quite land the way I hoped.
One of the highlights for me was Hannah's growth throughout the story. I liked seeing how she evolved and where she ultimately ended up by the end of the book; it felt satisfying and earned. Julia, on the other hand, was the character I struggled with the most towards the end of the book, which is a shame, as I did enjoy delving into her background and finding out the struggles she was facing as she tried to adjust to a "new world". She's meant to be complex and difficult to read, so she should have benefited from having more development time throughout the story. I felt like she ended up "developing" in the last chapter, and because of that, I never fully connected with her, and by the end, she came across as more selfish and stubborn than intriguing.
However, even with those issues, the book was still an enjoyable read. It's light, entertaining, and easy to get through, and I had a good time with it overall. I'll definitely still be checking out more of Tiana Warner's work in the future.
Overall, I had a fun time with this one. The first half of the book really pulled me in. I was enjoying the setup, the tone, and watching the characters start to develop. As the story moved into the second half, though, I started to feel like something was missing. The pacing and emotional payoff didn't quite land the way I hoped.
One of the highlights for me was Hannah's growth throughout the story. I liked seeing how she evolved and where she ultimately ended up by the end of the book; it felt satisfying and earned. Julia, on the other hand, was the character I struggled with the most towards the end of the book, which is a shame, as I did enjoy delving into her background and finding out the struggles she was facing as she tried to adjust to a "new world". She's meant to be complex and difficult to read, so she should have benefited from having more development time throughout the story. I felt like she ended up "developing" in the last chapter, and because of that, I never fully connected with her, and by the end, she came across as more selfish and stubborn than intriguing.
However, even with those issues, the book was still an enjoyable read. It's light, entertaining, and easy to get through, and I had a good time with it overall. I'll definitely still be checking out more of Tiana Warner's work in the future.
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February 14, 2026I have mixed feelings
What can I say? I discovered Tiana through her Eriana Kwai trilogy which made me devour it like I'd been starving for ages. It was everything I could ever want. Colorful writing, yearning, female warriors, mermaids.. utter perfection.
That being said I've struggled getting into her other books. Perhaps it's the tonal shift, or the content, but they held little interest. I intend to try again, but I digress. When I saw this book being advertised as one of the spiciest things she's written and it was about witches and dark sapphic desire I was excited.
Reading it...I both enjoyed and loathed it. The concept feels very much like a Wanda/Agatha Harkness fanfic given life. This is not a complaint. I love books that feel like fanfics. However, as short as it was, it often seemed as if it could be shorter for the repetition and back and forth inner monologues that seemed unnecessary. There was none of the colorful writing, and all in all it felt rushed.
It was an easy read, but there was so much potential for more depth and darkness, and I'm unfortunately left unsatisfied. But I finished it, and I'm obsessed with Julia Moreau, so....
As the title says I have mixed feelings. But I do encourage you to give it a read.
What can I say? I discovered Tiana through her Eriana Kwai trilogy which made me devour it like I'd been starving for ages. It was everything I could ever want. Colorful writing, yearning, female warriors, mermaids.. utter perfection.
That being said I've struggled getting into her other books. Perhaps it's the tonal shift, or the content, but they held little interest. I intend to try again, but I digress. When I saw this book being advertised as one of the spiciest things she's written and it was about witches and dark sapphic desire I was excited.
Reading it...I both enjoyed and loathed it. The concept feels very much like a Wanda/Agatha Harkness fanfic given life. This is not a complaint. I love books that feel like fanfics. However, as short as it was, it often seemed as if it could be shorter for the repetition and back and forth inner monologues that seemed unnecessary. There was none of the colorful writing, and all in all it felt rushed.
It was an easy read, but there was so much potential for more depth and darkness, and I'm unfortunately left unsatisfied. But I finished it, and I'm obsessed with Julia Moreau, so....
As the title says I have mixed feelings. But I do encourage you to give it a read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
LOVED this novel as much as I loved the forest scene! When a young woman called Hannah is suddenly broken up with by her girlfriend Riley, she’s devastated. She decides to move on by burning all of Riley’s possessions that she left behind in a bonfire she starts with her best friend. After she burns mainly everything, there’s a journal left behind that Riley had used to write poems for her in. There’s an inscription inside that Hannah can’t make out, and never asked about. Her best friend warns her that she should keep that one item, but she doesn’t listen to his suggestion and burns it once she’s alone. All of a sudden, a beautiful and older witch called Julia appears in the remains of the fire, ash surrounding them. They both find out that they’re bonded to one another and have very little time left to break the spell that a celestial witch cast before they’re linked together for eternity and if one dies, so does the other. Julia gets weaker by the second, needing to feed on essence as a sanguine witch. Hannah doesn’t want her to hurt anyone else, so she offers herself up. Soul tied, they can’t escape eachother, but do they even want to?
February 15, 2026
I caught so many feels from this book I want to shower, but kiss my wife, while calling my bestie, but my skin is crawling, and my heart is heavy but I am smiling and ... just a lot of buts and ands.
You have these hilarious banter twists thrown in amongst soul wrenching feels and then dangerously craved passion that you feel upside down and inside out on the same page.
I need a nap.
“Clever little pest,” I growl.
“Murderous antique,” she shoots back.
Then let's just toss this in the pot and stir....
"That is what truly made me the monster. Not a single moment of violence, but a thousand small decisions to take a little more."
The writing is stupidly poignant. It is exhaustive. The MCs, damned, beautifully damned. The supporting characters? Damningly beautiful.
The plot? Read the damn book.
You have these hilarious banter twists thrown in amongst soul wrenching feels and then dangerously craved passion that you feel upside down and inside out on the same page.
I need a nap.
“Clever little pest,” I growl.
“Murderous antique,” she shoots back.
Then let's just toss this in the pot and stir....
"That is what truly made me the monster. Not a single moment of violence, but a thousand small decisions to take a little more."
The writing is stupidly poignant. It is exhaustive. The MCs, damned, beautifully damned. The supporting characters? Damningly beautiful.
The plot? Read the damn book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a well written and addictive fantasy, with a push and pull intensive love affair between a young woman Hannah and an old witch Julia. The worldbuilding is fantastic, I admire the author's vivid imagination and the characters real and interesting. But throughout the book, I have a strong dislike of Julia, whose exist depending on draining other people's life energy, a ruthless killer, selfish and totally disregard others' lives. I don't understand why smart and kindhearted Hannah falls for such a cold witch even fully knowing her criminal history. The book ends on a bright note, a hint of happily ever after, but I just can't imagine how the couple can be truly happy together, Julia has to be totally transformed from her witchy ways and find other methods to stay alive.
February 23, 2026
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. This was more dark romance light but in the best kind of ways. A prickly MC who is very morally dubious is right up my alley. I didn't really enjoy the dual POV and think just Hannah and maybe one or two moments of seeing the working of Julias mind would have benefitted the story more. I really liked the fact that because this story is set over one evening the characters didn't fall into the insta-love trope and the ending was more closely aligned with that I would see happening in this situation. It is nice to make up your own HEA sometimes.
March 25, 2026
I totally understand why Hannah wanted to be under a powerful, sexy witch.
Even though this leans into insta-love/lust, there’s still noticeable character development by the end.
The supporting characters also did justice to their roles and added depth to the story.
The novel is quite short, but it manages to tell everything the reader needs to know without feeling lacking.
Even though this leans into insta-love/lust, there’s still noticeable character development by the end.
The supporting characters also did justice to their roles and added depth to the story.
The novel is quite short, but it manages to tell everything the reader needs to know without feeling lacking.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A witch who fills her power by draining others' life forces, and a young woman who becomes magically bound to her.
Spiciest book I've ever written. 🔥
Spiciest book I've ever written. 🔥
February 16, 2026
3.75 stars.
I really loved this, though, it is a little disappointing that we didn't get to explore Julia and Hannah's relationship nor their own backstory any further. but yeah, it was good overall. would be nice if we'll get a book two! really, I see a potential.
I really loved this, though, it is a little disappointing that we didn't get to explore Julia and Hannah's relationship nor their own backstory any further. but yeah, it was good overall. would be nice if we'll get a book two! really, I see a potential.
February 22, 2026
loved
Finding someone that sees you completely. In a world where super natural beings live. We find two women, who have been thrust into each other. Only to find the courage to be beyond what others think. It is this courage that brings forth happily ever after.
Finding someone that sees you completely. In a world where super natural beings live. We find two women, who have been thrust into each other. Only to find the courage to be beyond what others think. It is this courage that brings forth happily ever after.
February 6, 2026
I’m a big fan of the way Warner builds romantic tension, and this book is no exception ❤️🔥
February 26, 2026
This was the first dark romance book I've read so I really didn't know what to expect. While it did not become a genre I'd pick up, Tiana Warner's style as always is so captivating!🥰
March 16, 2026
One hell of a meet-cute.
March 18, 2026
Great read!
March 19, 2026
ooof
Got 77% of the way through then DNF’d. And I’m upset because I really did wanna like it. Cool concept the execution and plot were shaky at best however.
Got 77% of the way through then DNF’d. And I’m upset because I really did wanna like it. Cool concept the execution and plot were shaky at best however.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A fast-paced, dark, and erotic paranormal romance. There are tropes of forced proximity, insta-love, age-gap, and morally gray MC, maybe even ice-queen.
The story deals with issues of compassion, forgiveness (to others and self), past trauma and its effect on present life, vulnerability, and honesty in a relationship.
The depth of the story is surprising, considering the multiple events happening throughout the night (yes, the story spans over 1 night. It's crazy fast!). So many, in fact, that it leaves little room for emotional and personal development (and yet, the characters' arcs exist despite an extremely short timeline!). However, the emotional connection, enhanced by magic, is compelling and even suspenseful.
The story is tightly edited, evident through the pacing. Everything is done right with things falling into place at the right time, without losing the suspense, without faltering through over-inflated inner monologues or descriptions. There is a skillful hand directing the action and it shows.
I also must applaud the author for creating such a wonderful villainess who is not looking for redemption but is forced towards it anyway. Such a dark MC elevates the whole story and drives the emotional confusion even further for the other MC.
The only thing that was missing, for me, was a nice little epilogue that would tell me what happened 3-4 years later… Just to reassure me that all is well.
Despite that, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I highly recommend it for lovers of paranormal and/or dark romance.
I would love love love to see a sequel.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story deals with issues of compassion, forgiveness (to others and self), past trauma and its effect on present life, vulnerability, and honesty in a relationship.
The depth of the story is surprising, considering the multiple events happening throughout the night (yes, the story spans over 1 night. It's crazy fast!). So many, in fact, that it leaves little room for emotional and personal development (and yet, the characters' arcs exist despite an extremely short timeline!). However, the emotional connection, enhanced by magic, is compelling and even suspenseful.
The story is tightly edited, evident through the pacing. Everything is done right with things falling into place at the right time, without losing the suspense, without faltering through over-inflated inner monologues or descriptions. There is a skillful hand directing the action and it shows.
I also must applaud the author for creating such a wonderful villainess who is not looking for redemption but is forced towards it anyway. Such a dark MC elevates the whole story and drives the emotional confusion even further for the other MC.
The only thing that was missing, for me, was a nice little epilogue that would tell me what happened 3-4 years later… Just to reassure me that all is well.
Despite that, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I highly recommend it for lovers of paranormal and/or dark romance.
I would love love love to see a sequel.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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