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Passing Through Cafe #4
Enchanted by Envy
An asexual Mantodea who yearns to be seen. A tender-hearted human who can’t look away.
Zefryn Ootyk is many things, but flexible is not one of them. They thrive on routine, boundaries, and a carefully constructed comfort zone—one that is immediately disrupted when their new human roommate moves in.
Accepted last minute to a study abroad program in the Hell dimension, Bryce Elliot is prepared for culture shock, awkward cohabitation, and possibly a little danger. What he doesn’t anticipate is falling head over heels for his demon roommate or how much patience—and baby teeth—it takes to win Zef’s affections.
Two roommates. One temporary arrangement. And deepening feelings neither of them planned for.
What could possibly go right?
Join Zef, Bryce, and the rest of the eccentric staff of The Passing Through Cafe in this laugh-out-loud LGBTQ+ urban fantasy rom-com, full of found family, comical cuddles, extraordinary exploration, and a love that knows no limits.
Zefryn Ootyk is many things, but flexible is not one of them. They thrive on routine, boundaries, and a carefully constructed comfort zone—one that is immediately disrupted when their new human roommate moves in.
Accepted last minute to a study abroad program in the Hell dimension, Bryce Elliot is prepared for culture shock, awkward cohabitation, and possibly a little danger. What he doesn’t anticipate is falling head over heels for his demon roommate or how much patience—and baby teeth—it takes to win Zef’s affections.
Two roommates. One temporary arrangement. And deepening feelings neither of them planned for.
What could possibly go right?
Join Zef, Bryce, and the rest of the eccentric staff of The Passing Through Cafe in this laugh-out-loud LGBTQ+ urban fantasy rom-com, full of found family, comical cuddles, extraordinary exploration, and a love that knows no limits.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2026
About the author
Nik Knight
42 books685 followersNik Knight (they/them) is a born and bred Hoosier living in a top-secret location in Europe. They are a single parent to two wonderful gremlins, and they write love in all its forms.
When they aren’t busy adulting, Nik can be found in their writing nook, typing away as their fingers turn to nubs.
When they aren’t busy adulting, Nik can be found in their writing nook, typing away as their fingers turn to nubs.
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March 26, 2026
I always love Ace representation so Zef's story is one that I've been waiting for. It was so calm and wholesome that you couldn't help but love Bryce and Zef together. Zef's sassy side was so funny, and I loved how caring and considerate Bryce was - absolute goals.
The shower scene is possibly my favourite shower scene ever! I loved how Asexuality was explained and expressed, and the way Bryce respected Zef so fully. I also loved the courting rituals and the way Zef's culture was such a big part of their life.
I am already obsessed with Dex and can't wait for him and Cya to get their story, and I loved seeing how emotional Toni got throughout Zef and Bryce's journey as well as Rusty being a DM when Bryce introduced them all to D&D!
The shower scene is possibly my favourite shower scene ever! I loved how Asexuality was explained and expressed, and the way Bryce respected Zef so fully. I also loved the courting rituals and the way Zef's culture was such a big part of their life.
I am already obsessed with Dex and can't wait for him and Cya to get their story, and I loved seeing how emotional Toni got throughout Zef and Bryce's journey as well as Rusty being a DM when Bryce introduced them all to D&D!
July 7, 2026
⭐️ 4.5 stars ⭐️
Deities, the feels!!
Enchanted by Envy was enchanting indeed, an asexual romance between farm boy/veterinarian/furrybigboy Bryce and agender/demon/looks like an insect but in a cute way Zefryn.
There might be no smut, but it was still so very intimate. Every touch is significant, lots of sweet cuddling and delicate touches, so much affection and warmth between these two I feel like I’m exploding with all the good tingles.
Too good to not hurt is exactly how I’d explain the feels of this book. It’s wholesome and heartwarming, filled to the brim with only fluffy good feelings, that it kind of hurts, that weird hurt in your heart.
I couldn’t handle Zef getting mushy either, because these two made me SOB like crazy at the end there. They were just perfect and so in love and sickeningly cute together.
But there’s a but, because that epilogue was one of the worst epilogues I’ve ever read. It was short and abrupt, gave no glimpse of their future together, it left me so empty after all the emotion of the see you later scene.
A bit of a disappointing ending to an otherwise wholly wonderful story. Other than that, no complaints.
Tropes and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Demon vs human
- Asexual MC
- Agender/non-binary MC
- Touch-averse MC
- Roommates
- Brief themes of sexism, speciesism & bigotry
- Found family
- No spice
“Ha, sass. I like that too.” Emboldened, Zef flipped their hair and said, rather smugly, “Then prepare yourself, because according to Gemae, I am a bad bitch.”
Deities, the feels!!
Enchanted by Envy was enchanting indeed, an asexual romance between farm boy/veterinarian/furrybigboy Bryce and agender/demon/looks like an insect but in a cute way Zefryn.
“If you must know, we have held hands.” With a squeal, Gem grabbed Toni by the shoulders and shook him. “Oh my gods.” “Zeffie, you little slut.” Toni grinned viciously. Feeling bold and a little daring, Zef smiled, antennas flicking. “And we hug.” Gem screeched, shaking Toni harder until the Elas nearly lost his balance. “Oh my gods!” “Absolute whorish behavior. I’ve never been so proud,” Toni said weepily.
There might be no smut, but it was still so very intimate. Every touch is significant, lots of sweet cuddling and delicate touches, so much affection and warmth between these two I feel like I’m exploding with all the good tingles.
Bryce smiled then, and oh, it was so lovely it made them ache. Pain that was not pain. It was simply too good to not hurt.
Too good to not hurt is exactly how I’d explain the feels of this book. It’s wholesome and heartwarming, filled to the brim with only fluffy good feelings, that it kind of hurts, that weird hurt in your heart.
“Aw, Zef, don’t get mushy on us,” Oliver teased from behind them. “You’ll make Toni cry.” “Zef’s getting mushy? Oh my gods, I can’t handle that!” Toni shouted from the kitchen.
I couldn’t handle Zef getting mushy either, because these two made me SOB like crazy at the end there. They were just perfect and so in love and sickeningly cute together.
But there’s a but, because that epilogue was one of the worst epilogues I’ve ever read. It was short and abrupt, gave no glimpse of their future together, it left me so empty after all the emotion of the see you later scene.
A bit of a disappointing ending to an otherwise wholly wonderful story. Other than that, no complaints.
Easy, like pie and cake and every other human dessert. Loving Bryce would not be simple, but it was going to be so very easy.
Tropes and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Demon vs human
- Asexual MC
- Agender/non-binary MC
- Touch-averse MC
- Roommates
- Brief themes of sexism, speciesism & bigotry
- Found family
- No spice
July 9, 2026
Ugh I want a Bryce ❤️
May 27, 2026
Oh my gosh what was that ending??!?
I was actually really enjoying this book, a good 4.5sh stars for sure then the ending though? I’m kind of annoyed about it. It was weird and I didn’t like it.
At least I have better hopes for the next book.
I was actually really enjoying this book, a good 4.5sh stars for sure then the ending though? I’m kind of annoyed about it. It was weird and I didn’t like it.
At least I have better hopes for the next book.
March 14, 2026
Adorable. I’m so glad Zef’s story lived up to my expectations. They’re just so special, and Bryce was the perfect match for them.
October 31, 2026
Oh, I adored this! ❤️❤️❤️
Zef and Bryce were so sweet and beautiful.
Of course I also loved all of the side characters, even though they didn't have such a big part in this story, as they have in the others. But that felt right, considering how private Zef is.
Zef is asexual and agender, and the way Zef acts and communicates really gave me Autism feels.
It was really interesting to read how they found pleasure without sex. The thrumming was intimate and beautiful.
I really love how diverse this series in genders, sexuality, species/ethnicities and cultures.
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*“But we are never truly alone.” She crouched down, palm resting atop the ground beside a fresh sprout. “Beneath what your eyes can see, is a vast network of roots, connecting all of us to each other, to nature, to Mother Dynu. It spans forever, no true beginning or end. A sisterhood, even if we have never met face-to-face. “We know each other, grow together, learn from one another. And when I am old and pass on from this life, I will return to the root system and be reunited with my sisters. From my body, a new life will be born, and I will know her too, as she will know me.” Crouching down beside her, Bryce stared at her in awe. “You speak of death like it ain’t something to fear.” Her responding smile was soft. “Why would I fear going home? Death is simply the next step in the journey. It is a returning, a reuniting. It is not an end, not really. My memories, my experiences, my legacy, they will live on in the hearts and souls of my sisters, of my daughter. Life is not a line, starting at birth and ending with death. It is a circle.”*
*“My nan says that we only know the extent of good because we experience the bad too,” Bryce said quietly, and Willow nodded. “Your nan is very wise.”*
*Zef stopped several feet from the entrance, antennas flicking in an anxious tell as they angled their head in his direction but didn’t make eye contact as they said, “You have a very gentle soul, Bryce. It is a wonder to behold.” Flames licked over Bryce’s cheeks and down his neck, then along his spinal column until he shivered. No one had ever said something so wonderful to him before, and he struggled for a response as his eyes burned anew. “That might be the nicest thing anyone’s ever told me.” Their gaze darted briefly to his before they looked away again. “Well, it is true.” “Thank you, Zef,” Bryce whispered as he gathered some gumption. “You fascinate me.” Another buzz from their wings, louder than before, and they faced him fully, compound eyes wide. “Is that a good thing?” “Yes. It’s a wonderful thing,” he said, and Zef’s cheeks flushed a darker green, like they were bushing. And it was lovely. They were lovely.*
* (During D&D game) “The evil, transphobic wizard queen, JKR, falls,” Rusty said dramatically as Bryce, Jude, Oliver, Liel, and Toni cheered in victory. “She shrieks her rage as she sends one last spell into the sky, but when the magic dissipates and the smoke clears, her body is still and lifeless.” “And ugly,” Jude crowed, high-fiving Toni. “Fuck JKR!”*
Zef and Bryce were so sweet and beautiful.
Of course I also loved all of the side characters, even though they didn't have such a big part in this story, as they have in the others. But that felt right, considering how private Zef is.
Zef is asexual and agender, and the way Zef acts and communicates really gave me Autism feels.
It was really interesting to read how they found pleasure without sex. The thrumming was intimate and beautiful.
I really love how diverse this series in genders, sexuality, species/ethnicities and cultures.
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*“But we are never truly alone.” She crouched down, palm resting atop the ground beside a fresh sprout. “Beneath what your eyes can see, is a vast network of roots, connecting all of us to each other, to nature, to Mother Dynu. It spans forever, no true beginning or end. A sisterhood, even if we have never met face-to-face. “We know each other, grow together, learn from one another. And when I am old and pass on from this life, I will return to the root system and be reunited with my sisters. From my body, a new life will be born, and I will know her too, as she will know me.” Crouching down beside her, Bryce stared at her in awe. “You speak of death like it ain’t something to fear.” Her responding smile was soft. “Why would I fear going home? Death is simply the next step in the journey. It is a returning, a reuniting. It is not an end, not really. My memories, my experiences, my legacy, they will live on in the hearts and souls of my sisters, of my daughter. Life is not a line, starting at birth and ending with death. It is a circle.”*
*“My nan says that we only know the extent of good because we experience the bad too,” Bryce said quietly, and Willow nodded. “Your nan is very wise.”*
*Zef stopped several feet from the entrance, antennas flicking in an anxious tell as they angled their head in his direction but didn’t make eye contact as they said, “You have a very gentle soul, Bryce. It is a wonder to behold.” Flames licked over Bryce’s cheeks and down his neck, then along his spinal column until he shivered. No one had ever said something so wonderful to him before, and he struggled for a response as his eyes burned anew. “That might be the nicest thing anyone’s ever told me.” Their gaze darted briefly to his before they looked away again. “Well, it is true.” “Thank you, Zef,” Bryce whispered as he gathered some gumption. “You fascinate me.” Another buzz from their wings, louder than before, and they faced him fully, compound eyes wide. “Is that a good thing?” “Yes. It’s a wonderful thing,” he said, and Zef’s cheeks flushed a darker green, like they were bushing. And it was lovely. They were lovely.*
* (During D&D game) “The evil, transphobic wizard queen, JKR, falls,” Rusty said dramatically as Bryce, Jude, Oliver, Liel, and Toni cheered in victory. “She shrieks her rage as she sends one last spell into the sky, but when the magic dissipates and the smoke clears, her body is still and lifeless.” “And ugly,” Jude crowed, high-fiving Toni. “Fuck JKR!”*
March 26, 2026
Ok but how precious were these two? This was the slowest slow burn filled with acceptance from both characters. Bryce was just a teddy bear of a man and was the king of respecting boundaries. He was the perfect partner for Zef, who had had their boundaries disrespected by their previous roommate. I loved that it came with so much care and acceptance of being asexual and never expecting that type of intimacy, while also validating other kinds of physical intimacy and a romantic relationship without sex. They loved to nerd out on their hyperfixations with each other and offered support when it was needed. Loved the migraine rep too. I’ll just never get over how sweet the entire cafe gang are in their chaotic way.
So the next book comes out tomorrow, right?
Right????
Spice: 1/5 (masturbation off page, some touching but not sexual)
Triggers: ableism, past bullying, past sexual harassment, reference to red pill and red hat brother, Zef experiences a fertility cycle on page (mentions of unwanted sexual urges/feelings, natural bodily functions, and blood), romantic and physical intimacy between asexual and allosexual MCs (not sexual touch to each other, allosexual MC masturbates in front of asexual character upon asexual character’s request), light themes of: sexism, classism, bigotry
So the next book comes out tomorrow, right?
Right????
Spice: 1/5 (masturbation off page, some touching but not sexual)
Triggers: ableism, past bullying, past sexual harassment, reference to red pill and red hat brother, Zef experiences a fertility cycle on page (mentions of unwanted sexual urges/feelings, natural bodily functions, and blood), romantic and physical intimacy between asexual and allosexual MCs (not sexual touch to each other, allosexual MC masturbates in front of asexual character upon asexual character’s request), light themes of: sexism, classism, bigotry
July 23, 2026
🤔 Plot Intensity: 2/5
😍 Character Likability: ♾️/5
🥰 Swoon Level: ♾️/5
🥵 Spice Level: 0.5/5
😰 Angst Level: 3/5
🤣 Humor Level: 4/5
🤩 One Thing I Can’t Stop Thinking About: That Bryce never once asked Zef to change their asexuality. This book was so lovely and swoony and romantic and I am obsessed. Also I need Tad to be my friend 🐸
😍 Character Likability: ♾️/5
🥰 Swoon Level: ♾️/5
🥵 Spice Level: 0.5/5
😰 Angst Level: 3/5
🤣 Humor Level: 4/5
🤩 One Thing I Can’t Stop Thinking About: That Bryce never once asked Zef to change their asexuality. This book was so lovely and swoony and romantic and I am obsessed. Also I need Tad to be my friend 🐸
August 9, 2026
My heart! This book was so cute and just lovely to listen to. I could’ve listened to 10 more hours of them between the final chapter and the epilogue 🥹
March 4, 2026
ARC REVIEW
Oh, how I adored this book. I usually swim in the deep end of dark romance, the pitch black kind soaked in morally gray men and pages practically steaming from all the smut… and yet this story didn’t need any of that. Not one brooding antihero teetering on the edge of damnation. And somehow, it was still flawless.
The relationship dynamic between them? Absolutely magical. Intimate in a way that sneaks up on you and grips your heart. I literally screamed the first time their hands touched. Just their hands. No dramatic confession, no explicit scene. A simple brush of fingers that felt more intimate than anything scandalous could ever be.
And when Zef explained how he experiences pleasure, the way he perceives sensation and connection so differently, so purely… I nearly cried. It wasn’t lust. It was vulnerability. It was discovery. It was that trembling moment of letting someone see how your world feels from the inside.
They are both so beautiful it aches. Beautiful in the way they choose gentleness. Beautiful in the way they protect each other without turning it into possession. Beautiful in the way their love grows quietly but fiercely, like a flame that refuses to go out.
I was so happy the entire time I was reading that I suddenly realized… I didn’t even miss the smut. Not once. That’s how powerful their connection was. It fed me in a completely different way.
Nik always surprises us with masterpieces, but this book? This one is gold. Not the loud, glittering kind. The molten, glowing kind that seeps into your bones and stays there.
Oh, how I adored this book. I usually swim in the deep end of dark romance, the pitch black kind soaked in morally gray men and pages practically steaming from all the smut… and yet this story didn’t need any of that. Not one brooding antihero teetering on the edge of damnation. And somehow, it was still flawless.
The relationship dynamic between them? Absolutely magical. Intimate in a way that sneaks up on you and grips your heart. I literally screamed the first time their hands touched. Just their hands. No dramatic confession, no explicit scene. A simple brush of fingers that felt more intimate than anything scandalous could ever be.
And when Zef explained how he experiences pleasure, the way he perceives sensation and connection so differently, so purely… I nearly cried. It wasn’t lust. It was vulnerability. It was discovery. It was that trembling moment of letting someone see how your world feels from the inside.
They are both so beautiful it aches. Beautiful in the way they choose gentleness. Beautiful in the way they protect each other without turning it into possession. Beautiful in the way their love grows quietly but fiercely, like a flame that refuses to go out.
I was so happy the entire time I was reading that I suddenly realized… I didn’t even miss the smut. Not once. That’s how powerful their connection was. It fed me in a completely different way.
Nik always surprises us with masterpieces, but this book? This one is gold. Not the loud, glittering kind. The molten, glowing kind that seeps into your bones and stays there.
Review of advance copy
I adored this relationship building. The sweetness. The pining! Everything was so soft and lovely!
Bryce is a tender, gentle, bear of a man. He is patient, adoring and throws a variety of endearments out at the perfect time to be swoony.
Zef is so precious. A honest, straightforward demon. They are learning to be themselves and getting comfortable. Their discovery of touch and intimacy was so beautiful to read.
They worked so well together. Learning each other’s communication styles. Learning how to vacuum, handle migraines, and put mugs away.
Now the reason my rating seems to not reflect my thoughts above. The ending killed my high from this book. Don’t fret, it’s a HFN/HEA, I guess. But my rating reflects the feeling I was left with. But I don’t believe that this long, slow, build up of a romantic relationship should end with our main characters crying and heading for separate dimensions for an unknown period of time. Then it gets wrapped up “some years later” in a tiny half page epilogue. I was just so bummed with how we were left in sadness, albeit with a glimmer of hope towards the future. Then the future we got was ~9 sentences?! It almost felt like Nik gave up. Or was too worried that fans were going to expect greater intimacy between the characters so they wanted to wrap it up as succinctly as possible? For the record, this book needed no further sexual content, if that was the hang up I don’t know. The ending just left me feeling bereft.
Bryce is a tender, gentle, bear of a man. He is patient, adoring and throws a variety of endearments out at the perfect time to be swoony.
Zef is so precious. A honest, straightforward demon. They are learning to be themselves and getting comfortable. Their discovery of touch and intimacy was so beautiful to read.
They worked so well together. Learning each other’s communication styles. Learning how to vacuum, handle migraines, and put mugs away.
Now the reason my rating seems to not reflect my thoughts above. The ending killed my high from this book. Don’t fret, it’s a HFN/HEA, I guess. But my rating reflects the feeling I was left with. But I don’t believe that this long, slow, build up of a romantic relationship should end with our main characters crying and heading for separate dimensions for an unknown period of time. Then it gets wrapped up “some years later” in a tiny half page epilogue. I was just so bummed with how we were left in sadness, albeit with a glimmer of hope towards the future. Then the future we got was ~9 sentences?! It almost felt like Nik gave up. Or was too worried that fans were going to expect greater intimacy between the characters so they wanted to wrap it up as succinctly as possible? For the record, this book needed no further sexual content, if that was the hang up I don’t know. The ending just left me feeling bereft.
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March 22, 2026I can't rate this considering I picked up knowing full well it probably wasnt for me but I was still excited because i'm the biggest sucker for soft love, I live for the moments where it's all mushy feelings from the small acts of hugging/cuddling and kissing so I really thought that once Zef got more comfortable with touching Bryce that I was going to loooove this. And I did love them so much once they started courting but unfortunately I found myself wanting more of them by the time the story ended...
The story didn't really click for me until around the 40% mark and then I really found myself enjoying it but when it came to an end I was disappointed that we didn't get to see how Zef and Bryce went about with the long distance, I would've LOVED to see that and see them reunite after being afar for long, who was the one who decided it was time to move?! How did Zef's friends react to the news? I wanted to see Zef make their soaps at the farm.😭 what about the earrings?😭
I dunno, it was all very slice of life so it felt like a missed opportunity to really show how their new life together looked like. I loved Zef and Bryce so much, even tho the story is about them it still feels like I didn't get enough of them. But it could literally just be me wanting more from the endings so nothings new on that front. 😒
The story didn't really click for me until around the 40% mark and then I really found myself enjoying it but when it came to an end I was disappointed that we didn't get to see how Zef and Bryce went about with the long distance, I would've LOVED to see that and see them reunite after being afar for long, who was the one who decided it was time to move?! How did Zef's friends react to the news? I wanted to see Zef make their soaps at the farm.😭 what about the earrings?😭
I dunno, it was all very slice of life so it felt like a missed opportunity to really show how their new life together looked like. I loved Zef and Bryce so much, even tho the story is about them it still feels like I didn't get enough of them. But it could literally just be me wanting more from the endings so nothings new on that front. 😒
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March 17, 2026
Yay! Aspec rep! Wonderful. Enlightening. And relatable, well minus the stunning fantasy demon realm dimension.
I love fiction. This is great gateway for escaping our very dull and bleak reality. The world building is fascinating, and tremendously interesting. Nik Knight makes their main and side characters so attractive, their personalities, how they think, how they interact with each other. I'm completely captivated by the "Passing Through" Cafe group, or, according to Tad (probably), gang.
One of my favorite parts of every book in this series isk the chosen family element. It's wholesome, it warms my insides like cozy unconditional loving blanket...
This book's level of spicy is none, like the author mentioned in the content warning section. So it's different from the other books, yes, but absolutely steamy. So steamy and hot, so fun and interesting. And SO cozy ❤️. It's from Nik Knight, so there's a certain level of spice, but it's on a aspec level. Our wonderful MCs take their time, their space. The overall pacing of book is very well balanced. And their chemistry... phenomenal. The amazing genuine real friendships we get to read throughout the book, from the beginning through the end, are heart warming. Tad is unhinged and unapologetic, and I love her. The D&D was a huge bonus, always is, imo. Such a funny book as always, I lost count of how many times I lol, even my teared up from laughing so hard.
Spoiler not spoiler:
I love fiction. This is great gateway for escaping our very dull and bleak reality. The world building is fascinating, and tremendously interesting. Nik Knight makes their main and side characters so attractive, their personalities, how they think, how they interact with each other. I'm completely captivated by the "Passing Through" Cafe group, or, according to Tad (probably), gang.
One of my favorite parts of every book in this series isk the chosen family element. It's wholesome, it warms my insides like cozy unconditional loving blanket...
This book's level of spicy is none, like the author mentioned in the content warning section. So it's different from the other books, yes, but absolutely steamy. So steamy and hot, so fun and interesting. And SO cozy ❤️. It's from Nik Knight, so there's a certain level of spice, but it's on a aspec level. Our wonderful MCs take their time, their space. The overall pacing of book is very well balanced. And their chemistry... phenomenal. The amazing genuine real friendships we get to read throughout the book, from the beginning through the end, are heart warming. Tad is unhinged and unapologetic, and I love her. The D&D was a huge bonus, always is, imo. Such a funny book as always, I lost count of how many times I lol, even my teared up from laughing so hard.
Spoiler not spoiler:
April 23, 2026
This book was whole heartedly beautiful 🩷 This series is simply lovely and I adored every couple. My favourite are Gemmy and Rusty, but Bryce and Zef were very close. Zef as we know from the previous books is mantodea and asexual. I don’t have much knowledge and it was very interesting to read how Zef experienced deeper emotions and intimacy. It was a journey in self awareness, more so when Zef doesn’t really like changes. Bryce was absolute class act, so thoughtful, gentle and patient with Zef. There were so many funny bits in this book, the banter with the side characters was hilarious. I loved Tony and Zef dynamic, i adored when Willow took them to look the little saplings. That was a powerful chapter. As well as when they visited the mantodea community. Reading this i really felt my heart a little lighter, but so full of warm emotions. I 💯recommend 🩷
June 30, 2026
2026: 4.25
Cute Ace Rep
Cute Ace Rep
March 5, 2026
4.75/5. I will never get over this entire series. Ever. Fucking perfection. Everything is just so good. I do have a serious question, though. Exactly how long did you laugh when the whole “Watermelon Crawl” scene was written? Because you can’t tell me it was written with a straight face. No one can write, “He called it the Watermelon Crawl, which Zef found amazingly exotic,” and not completely fucking lose it. I feel so old rn. 🥲 But yeah, this book was just as wonderful and hilarious and beautiful as the ones before it. This is easily one of my favourite series of all time. I can’t wait for more.
—I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews (GRR). All ratings, reviews, and opinions are my own.—
—I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews (GRR). All ratings, reviews, and opinions are my own.—
March 15, 2026
This book is tender, romantic, and so very intimate. I've never read a book with asexual rep quite like this. It's so special. So soft. So understanding. Absolutely brilliant.
I laughed and cried A LOT. 🤣😭
If this catches your eye, please start with book one. The found family aspect of this series is everything. You need to know the relationships with the other characters to really understand this book.
I laughed and cried A LOT. 🤣😭
If this catches your eye, please start with book one. The found family aspect of this series is everything. You need to know the relationships with the other characters to really understand this book.
September 22, 2026
I don’t know what’ve expected, but I don’t think this was it.
I loved both of those characters separately and I loved many parts of the book (the scenes with Willow and the trip to the nursery were incredibly powerful!)… but I didn’t love the romance. It felt like trying to force together two pieces that simply didn’t match. I don’t think that Mantodea and humans work together and that relationship simply didn’t make sense to me. They were such different species, it almost made me uncomfortable.
The only way this relationship worked, was if they both sacrificed significant parts of themselves.
Bryce, as an allo human, was never gonna experience being sexually desired by his partner and having their partner being aroused by them. He was clearly a person needing physical intimacy and being with Zef meant, there were levels of that aspect of the relationship he was never gonna reach again.
Zef, on the other hand, was never gonna be able to fully express himself with Bryce, considering his language and inherent type of communication was not something Bryce could learn or even understand.
On top of that, they both loved living in their respective dimensions. In order to be together, one of them had to literally give up their entire world.
And I hated the ending. I’m sure it wasn’t the author’s intention, but it felt like they just got tired of writing the story, so they just slapped a short paragraph of an epilogue in the middle of it and called it a day.
It was definitely my least favorite story in the series.
PS Why are all those demons just some variations of regular animals? Serpents, rodents, arachnids, sharks, insects… It is seriously starting to feel zoophilic and it’s giving me an ick if I think about it too much.
I loved both of those characters separately and I loved many parts of the book (the scenes with Willow and the trip to the nursery were incredibly powerful!)… but I didn’t love the romance. It felt like trying to force together two pieces that simply didn’t match. I don’t think that Mantodea and humans work together and that relationship simply didn’t make sense to me. They were such different species, it almost made me uncomfortable.
The only way this relationship worked, was if they both sacrificed significant parts of themselves.
Bryce, as an allo human, was never gonna experience being sexually desired by his partner and having their partner being aroused by them. He was clearly a person needing physical intimacy and being with Zef meant, there were levels of that aspect of the relationship he was never gonna reach again.
Zef, on the other hand, was never gonna be able to fully express himself with Bryce, considering his language and inherent type of communication was not something Bryce could learn or even understand.
On top of that, they both loved living in their respective dimensions. In order to be together, one of them had to literally give up their entire world.
And I hated the ending. I’m sure it wasn’t the author’s intention, but it felt like they just got tired of writing the story, so they just slapped a short paragraph of an epilogue in the middle of it and called it a day.
It was definitely my least favorite story in the series.
PS Why are all those demons just some variations of regular animals? Serpents, rodents, arachnids, sharks, insects… It is seriously starting to feel zoophilic and it’s giving me an ick if I think about it too much.
March 27, 2026
Oh my word, I loved this *so much*. I loved all the books in this series, but this was my favourite. One of the most romantic books I've ever read, so much emotional and physical intimacy even though there are zero sex scenes.
I loved how they grew as friends and then the eventual very very slow burn into more. I loved Bryce, the ultimate green flag. I loved Zef, the sweetest awkward babe. I loved them together so much and their love declarations almost made me cry.
The only thing that felt a little lacking was the ending; I would have liked to see more between the end and the epilogue, of how they adjusted as their relationship changed. But that would have made the book so long, I suppose it was unfeasible to include.
I loved how they grew as friends and then the eventual very very slow burn into more. I loved Bryce, the ultimate green flag. I loved Zef, the sweetest awkward babe. I loved them together so much and their love declarations almost made me cry.
The only thing that felt a little lacking was the ending; I would have liked to see more between the end and the epilogue, of how they adjusted as their relationship changed. But that would have made the book so long, I suppose it was unfeasible to include.
March 29, 2026
I loved this so much! It was great being back at the Passing Through Cafe and seeing all of the characters we've gotten to know so far and some new ones. This time around it's Bryce and Zef's turn to find love and their story is so beautiful. It was great getting to know both of them better. Zef is shy, and fades into the background, but in this book we got to really know them. Mantodeas as a species are very close lipped and it was interesting to see Zef open up to Bryce when they felt him to be a safe space. I really enjoyed their discussions and banter, and the teasing when they got to it. Zef's sass and funny moments were some of my favorite parts of the book. Bryce is such a gentle, caring person and I loved seeing him take care of Zef and being patient with them when it came to their feelings. Their love was so beautiful and pure. Their relationship might look different then other peoples' but it was what and how they both wanted and needed it to be. It was stripped back to the fundamentals: talking, spending time together and just feeling cared for.
The Passing Through Cafe found family was back in force yet again. I loved the hilarious moments so much! You can always count on these characters to make you laugh and giggle while reading. It was also great to see how the other couples were doing and what everyone else was getting up to.
This was definitely a fun read that was pretty lighthearted, sweet and filled with lots of great banter and one of the best found families.
The Passing Through Cafe found family was back in force yet again. I loved the hilarious moments so much! You can always count on these characters to make you laugh and giggle while reading. It was also great to see how the other couples were doing and what everyone else was getting up to.
This was definitely a fun read that was pretty lighthearted, sweet and filled with lots of great banter and one of the best found families.
March 11, 2026
I actually don’t have the words right now but I love them so big it actually hurts
March 16, 2026
I love this series and I love the adorable found family! 🥰
Ever since reading the first book I was so intrigued and excited to get Zef’s book and it did not disappoint!
Zef and Bryce were wonderful ❤️
Ever since reading the first book I was so intrigued and excited to get Zef’s book and it did not disappoint!
Zef and Bryce were wonderful ❤️
March 29, 2026
i loved loved loved that there was no sexual relationship AT ALL. we need more fluff and actual affection in this world. i loved the characters and i loved this world and i can't stop thinking about all of them creating a family with one another.😭
rusty and gem are still my favourites but i must admit zef and bryce are a close second.
also i can't get over the fact that toni is such a fucking crybaby, but he's still so mean to rusty and i hate that. on that note, i don't really love jude? sometimes he's too ironic towards gem and i don't play about my giant baby...
lastly, i needed more tad!! we only saw her at the beginning and a little at the end.
i think neither bruce not zef should have had to move, i would have loved it if a portal could be created and if bryce's house in montana and zef's house in hellia could be accessible through it!🥲 because now it feels like zef lost all his family by moving to the human realm and i hate that.
rusty and gem are still my favourites but i must admit zef and bryce are a close second.
also i can't get over the fact that toni is such a fucking crybaby, but he's still so mean to rusty and i hate that. on that note, i don't really love jude? sometimes he's too ironic towards gem and i don't play about my giant baby...
lastly, i needed more tad!! we only saw her at the beginning and a little at the end.
i think neither bruce not zef should have had to move, i would have loved it if a portal could be created and if bryce's house in montana and zef's house in hellia could be accessible through it!🥲 because now it feels like zef lost all his family by moving to the human realm and i hate that.
July 14, 2026
Wow I loved this book. I love this series to much. Zef is a delight. They're so straight forward and kind of awkward and so so precious. Bryce is honestly just as precious in such a different way. He's caring and open and so sweet. I love how he cares for Zef without making him feel less than. I love how Bryce loves all of Zef's quirks and differences. He adores how they just say whatever they're feeling or thinking (as do I). I thought they relationship was written so well. The slow burn made so much sense and I love how they both went outside their comfort zones to try new things. I also love Bryce's family and learning more about the Hellions in general, like the visit to Willow's area or Zef's celebration.
The side characters are just as amazing and hilarious as always. I'm obsessed with Rusty running the D&D campaign and everything Gem does, of course. My favorite part of the entire book though? Tad. Tad goes from being somewhat of a running joke in past books to being a full fledged character here. She's an amazing friend to Zef and I love how Zef trusts her.
Overall, another amazing installment.
Notes: 0/5 spice levels, ace mc, nonbinary mc, human/demon, slow burn, cultural differences, vegetarian mc, vet/cafe worker, found family, roommates
The side characters are just as amazing and hilarious as always. I'm obsessed with Rusty running the D&D campaign and everything Gem does, of course. My favorite part of the entire book though? Tad. Tad goes from being somewhat of a running joke in past books to being a full fledged character here. She's an amazing friend to Zef and I love how Zef trusts her.
Overall, another amazing installment.
Notes: 0/5 spice levels, ace mc, nonbinary mc, human/demon, slow burn, cultural differences, vegetarian mc, vet/cafe worker, found family, roommates
October 27, 2026
SIX “HOW DOES THIS SERIES KEEP GETTING BETTER?!” STARS
NIK KNIGHT. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?!
Because HOW?! HOW DOES EVERY SINGLE BOOK MANAGE TO OUTDO THE PREVIOUS ONE?!
And this one? THIS ONE IS GOING STRAIGHT TO MY ALL-TIME FAVORITES.
Now, LISTEN. I am the FIRST person to admit that I LOVE my smut. The nastier, the better. Give me the most questionable monster anatomy imaginable and I AM THERE.
So normally, a slow burn with absolutely no spice?
NOT MY THING.
BUT OH MY GOD. ZEF AND BRYCE.
I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever read an asexual romance that made me understand and appreciate the beauty of intimacy in quite this way.
And not ONCE did I feel like something was missing.
NOT. ONCE.
So we have Zef, our incredibly reserved, routine-loving, boundary-setting Mantodea demon who has spent their life feeling different, and Bryce, this ridiculously sweet human veterinarian who comes to Hell for a study abroad program and ends up becoming Zef’s roommate.
Two people who weren’t looking for love, slowly discovering that maybe the person they never knew they needed has been right there beside them.
AND THE WAY THEIR RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPS?!
THE PATIENCE.
THE UNDERSTANDING.
THE ABSOLUTE TENDERNESS.
Because this isn’t just about Bryce respecting Zef’s asexuality and boundaries, although OH MY GOD, THE WAY THIS MAN DOES THAT.
It’s about two people learning each other. Discovering what makes the other comfortable. Being willing to explore unfamiliar feelings, ask questions, communicate, and open themselves up to something that might be a little scary because neither of them has experienced anything quite like it before.
And ZEF???
MY PRECIOUS, SASSY LITTLE BABY.
The way they communicate. The way they explain their feelings. The way they slowly become more comfortable expressing affection and allowing themselves to be loved.
I WAS GONE.
And Bryce? BRYCE ELLIOT, THE MAN THAT YOU ARE.
The respect. The patience. The tenderness. The way he never makes Zef feel like they have to become someone else to be worthy of romance.
HE JUST LOVES THEM.
And watching Zef learn that they can be loved exactly as they are?
I AM NOT OKAY.
Because WHAT DO YOU MEAN I WAS GIGGLING, KICKING MY FEET, AND GETTING TEARY-EYED OVER TWO PEOPLE HOLDING PINKIES?!
PINKIES.
YOU GUYS.
THEY HELD PINKIES AND I WAS READY TO GIVE THIS BOOK SIX STARS.
THAT LEVEL OF ROMANTIC WRITING NEEDS TO BE STUDIED.
And the love declarations??? The little steps toward intimacy??? The way something as simple as a touch could carry SO MUCH meaning???
It was beautiful. Aching. Precious. SO FREAKING ROMANTIC.
I think what really got me was how this book challenged my own expectations of what romance looks like. How love and desire and intimacy can exist in so many different forms, and none of them are any less meaningful because they don’t look like what we’re accustomed to.
THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL TO ME.
And obviously, because this is Nik freaking Knight, we still get the absolutely ridiculous humor, the snark, the sass, and our beloved Passing Through Cafe family being their completely unhinged selves.
ZEF’S SASS???
HELLO???
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.
And getting to see our favorite characters again, watching this little found family continue to grow, and seeing everyone support Zef and Bryce throughout their relationship just made everything even more special.
I genuinely don’t have the words to explain how much this series means to me anymore.
Every book has made me laugh until I look insane in public, swoon over the most unexpected things, and then somehow left me thinking about love, acceptance, identity, and what it means to be truly seen.
And THIS BOOK?
It reminded me that romance doesn’t need to follow a specific formula to be extraordinary.
Sometimes the most intimate thing in the entire world is simply being understood.
AND I AM EMOTIONAL ALL OVER AGAIN.
Six stars. No hesitation.
Nik Knight, you have officially become one of my favorite authors EVER, and I don’t know how you’re going to keep topping these books, but apparently you just KEEP DOING IT.
Zef and Bryce, you precious, beautiful little creatures.
I LOVE YOU.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE.
SIX FREAKING STARS.
READ IT. READ IT. READ IT.
NIK KNIGHT. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?!
Because HOW?! HOW DOES EVERY SINGLE BOOK MANAGE TO OUTDO THE PREVIOUS ONE?!
And this one? THIS ONE IS GOING STRAIGHT TO MY ALL-TIME FAVORITES.
Now, LISTEN. I am the FIRST person to admit that I LOVE my smut. The nastier, the better. Give me the most questionable monster anatomy imaginable and I AM THERE.
So normally, a slow burn with absolutely no spice?
NOT MY THING.
BUT OH MY GOD. ZEF AND BRYCE.
I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever read an asexual romance that made me understand and appreciate the beauty of intimacy in quite this way.
And not ONCE did I feel like something was missing.
NOT. ONCE.
So we have Zef, our incredibly reserved, routine-loving, boundary-setting Mantodea demon who has spent their life feeling different, and Bryce, this ridiculously sweet human veterinarian who comes to Hell for a study abroad program and ends up becoming Zef’s roommate.
Two people who weren’t looking for love, slowly discovering that maybe the person they never knew they needed has been right there beside them.
AND THE WAY THEIR RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPS?!
THE PATIENCE.
THE UNDERSTANDING.
THE ABSOLUTE TENDERNESS.
Because this isn’t just about Bryce respecting Zef’s asexuality and boundaries, although OH MY GOD, THE WAY THIS MAN DOES THAT.
It’s about two people learning each other. Discovering what makes the other comfortable. Being willing to explore unfamiliar feelings, ask questions, communicate, and open themselves up to something that might be a little scary because neither of them has experienced anything quite like it before.
And ZEF???
MY PRECIOUS, SASSY LITTLE BABY.
The way they communicate. The way they explain their feelings. The way they slowly become more comfortable expressing affection and allowing themselves to be loved.
I WAS GONE.
And Bryce? BRYCE ELLIOT, THE MAN THAT YOU ARE.
The respect. The patience. The tenderness. The way he never makes Zef feel like they have to become someone else to be worthy of romance.
HE JUST LOVES THEM.
And watching Zef learn that they can be loved exactly as they are?
I AM NOT OKAY.
Because WHAT DO YOU MEAN I WAS GIGGLING, KICKING MY FEET, AND GETTING TEARY-EYED OVER TWO PEOPLE HOLDING PINKIES?!
PINKIES.
YOU GUYS.
THEY HELD PINKIES AND I WAS READY TO GIVE THIS BOOK SIX STARS.
THAT LEVEL OF ROMANTIC WRITING NEEDS TO BE STUDIED.
And the love declarations??? The little steps toward intimacy??? The way something as simple as a touch could carry SO MUCH meaning???
It was beautiful. Aching. Precious. SO FREAKING ROMANTIC.
I think what really got me was how this book challenged my own expectations of what romance looks like. How love and desire and intimacy can exist in so many different forms, and none of them are any less meaningful because they don’t look like what we’re accustomed to.
THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL TO ME.
And obviously, because this is Nik freaking Knight, we still get the absolutely ridiculous humor, the snark, the sass, and our beloved Passing Through Cafe family being their completely unhinged selves.
ZEF’S SASS???
HELLO???
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.
And getting to see our favorite characters again, watching this little found family continue to grow, and seeing everyone support Zef and Bryce throughout their relationship just made everything even more special.
I genuinely don’t have the words to explain how much this series means to me anymore.
Every book has made me laugh until I look insane in public, swoon over the most unexpected things, and then somehow left me thinking about love, acceptance, identity, and what it means to be truly seen.
And THIS BOOK?
It reminded me that romance doesn’t need to follow a specific formula to be extraordinary.
Sometimes the most intimate thing in the entire world is simply being understood.
AND I AM EMOTIONAL ALL OVER AGAIN.
Six stars. No hesitation.
Nik Knight, you have officially become one of my favorite authors EVER, and I don’t know how you’re going to keep topping these books, but apparently you just KEEP DOING IT.
Zef and Bryce, you precious, beautiful little creatures.
I LOVE YOU.
ALL-TIME FAVORITE.
SIX FREAKING STARS.
READ IT. READ IT. READ IT.
June 17, 2026
I stretched this over three days to make it last longer, but the stupid book still ended up ending. This is my favorite in the series so far, which is saying a lot, but Bryce and Zef are just so wonderful and kind and gentle with each other, and curious and funny. There is so much communication without it being preachy and boring even once.
Zef is a Mantodea, an agender and asexual race. And spoiler: , which is as it should be. They work at the cafe with all our other friends, a character who stays in the background by choice but also performs in drag every week. They are a very prim and proper person, but not without humor and idiosyncrasies as Bryce is about to find out. Hint: There will both be a mug obsession and sleepwalking, and a very disturbing best friend.
We first met Bryce the vet in Passing Through Purgatory, where Oliver brought all his weird and whacky friends from Hell back to his parent's farm in Montana.
On the same trip, we learn more about Zef's gentle nature:
Now mild-mannered Bryce has come to Hell for a year long study abroad program (demon animals, yay!) and he becomes Zef's new roommate.
Zef is a Mantodea, an agender and asexual race. And spoiler: , which is as it should be. They work at the cafe with all our other friends, a character who stays in the background by choice but also performs in drag every week. They are a very prim and proper person, but not without humor and idiosyncrasies as Bryce is about to find out. Hint: There will both be a mug obsession and sleepwalking, and a very disturbing best friend.
We first met Bryce the vet in Passing Through Purgatory, where Oliver brought all his weird and whacky friends from Hell back to his parent's farm in Montana.
“One of the bulls scratched up his leg, and I didn’t want it to get infected.”
“Okay, show me which one, and I’ll check it out.”
“And I may observe?” Zef asked, stepping up beside Bryce, making the poor man jump.
“Jesus Christ!” Bryce yelped, pressing a hand to his chest. “You’re quiet.”
Zef cocked their head. “Should I speak louder?” they shouted, and Oliver choked on his coffee.
“No, Zef, that’s not what he meant. You move quietly, so he didn’t know you were there.”
“Oh.” Their antennas swiveled. “My apologies. It was not my intention to startle you.”
“It’s cool,” Bryce wheezed. “No problem. Um, we’re heading to the barn.”
On the same trip, we learn more about Zef's gentle nature:
Since they had never been to the human dimension before, the experience had been eye-opening. They had even ridden a horse during their visit. Queen Charlotte was a gentle, noble creature, and they had liked her immensely. They had thanked her profusely for allowing them to sit atop her back during their “trail ride.”
Now mild-mannered Bryce has come to Hell for a year long study abroad program (demon animals, yay!) and he becomes Zef's new roommate.
April 2, 2026
Series: Passing Through Cafe #4
Rating: 5 stars - I loved it!
This book was everything I didn’t know I needed. It was tender, sweet, and just an absolutely beautiful representation of asexuality. From the very beginning of this series I wondered if Zef would get their own book and I think Knight did a fantastic job at bringing love to this wonderful character.
Zef is a character I have been fascinated with since they were introduced and so I was so excited to jump into their story and get to know them more. They were fantastic. I loved their curiosity about everything and how they embraced their weirdness wholeheartedly. They were just so precious and a fantastic example of a possible asexual relationship.
Bryce is a bit of a newer character to this series but we quickly see that he is wonderful. He accepts Zef from the very beginning and has no problem patiently answering all his questions about humans, science, and anything else they ask. I adored Bryce’s sweetness and his determination to take care of Zef. It was just wonderful to see this caring and compassionate man fall so hard and be so accepting of someone who is asexual and anti-sex.
Zef and Bryce’s relationship is very slow building. Zef, and other Mantodea, do not do courtships quickly and there are a lot of rules around them. It takes a long time for Zef to realize he might be falling for Bryce and then even longer for him to decide he wants to act on it. I loved the slow building nature of their relationship and how they went from friends to very slowly a couple. Also I absolutely love when a couple is upfront about their sexuality and expectations in a relationship, and they actually stick to it throughout the story. There is no penetrative sex in this or any sexual touching between these two, just some observations and a lot of kissing and cuddling, which honestly was fantastic for me. I love seeing a healthy relationship not focused on sex.
Overall, this was an absolutely fantastic addition for this series. I think Zef and Bryce are my new favorite couple of this series, which is surprising for me because I didn’t think anyone was going to beat Gem and Rusty. I can’t wait to read the next book now!
TW: sexism; misogyny; classism, speciesism; bigotry; bimisia briefly mentioned;
Rating: 5 stars - I loved it!
This book was everything I didn’t know I needed. It was tender, sweet, and just an absolutely beautiful representation of asexuality. From the very beginning of this series I wondered if Zef would get their own book and I think Knight did a fantastic job at bringing love to this wonderful character.
Zef is a character I have been fascinated with since they were introduced and so I was so excited to jump into their story and get to know them more. They were fantastic. I loved their curiosity about everything and how they embraced their weirdness wholeheartedly. They were just so precious and a fantastic example of a possible asexual relationship.
Bryce is a bit of a newer character to this series but we quickly see that he is wonderful. He accepts Zef from the very beginning and has no problem patiently answering all his questions about humans, science, and anything else they ask. I adored Bryce’s sweetness and his determination to take care of Zef. It was just wonderful to see this caring and compassionate man fall so hard and be so accepting of someone who is asexual and anti-sex.
Zef and Bryce’s relationship is very slow building. Zef, and other Mantodea, do not do courtships quickly and there are a lot of rules around them. It takes a long time for Zef to realize he might be falling for Bryce and then even longer for him to decide he wants to act on it. I loved the slow building nature of their relationship and how they went from friends to very slowly a couple. Also I absolutely love when a couple is upfront about their sexuality and expectations in a relationship, and they actually stick to it throughout the story. There is no penetrative sex in this or any sexual touching between these two, just some observations and a lot of kissing and cuddling, which honestly was fantastic for me. I love seeing a healthy relationship not focused on sex.
Overall, this was an absolutely fantastic addition for this series. I think Zef and Bryce are my new favorite couple of this series, which is surprising for me because I didn’t think anyone was going to beat Gem and Rusty. I can’t wait to read the next book now!
TW: sexism; misogyny; classism, speciesism; bigotry; bimisia briefly mentioned;
April 11, 2026
This was fucking beautiful. Watching Zef’s personality really come out and them trying to understand their feelings for Bryce was just 10/10
Bryce was so observant and considerate, he truly was a beautiful match for Zef. Not only in the ways he respects Zef and their boundaries but also in the way he indulges in their interests and their questions.
THEY WATCH HOW ITS MADE TOGETHER AS LIKE A DATE NIGHY. ITS ONE OF THEIR FAVORITE THINGS GUYS. THATS ADORABLE. I just can’t help but be endeared by them both.
Bryce was so observant and considerate, he truly was a beautiful match for Zef. Not only in the ways he respects Zef and their boundaries but also in the way he indulges in their interests and their questions.
THEY WATCH HOW ITS MADE TOGETHER AS LIKE A DATE NIGHY. ITS ONE OF THEIR FAVORITE THINGS GUYS. THATS ADORABLE. I just can’t help but be endeared by them both.
October 24, 2026
Stars: 98/150
Spice: 0/150
I was really nervous about this book, I usually struggle with ace representation in the middle of a spicy series (not that I dislike ace representation, get your freak on however you like.) but honestly, I didn’t miss the spice in this book. The relationship that Zef and Bryce have is adorable, and so wholesome it made my heart hurt. Nik is 5/5 in making me cry, I really thought I was gonna get away with it not happening this time but nah, I don’t get to be that lucky. Nan’s and their meddling causing problems and shit. I am sad that we didn’t get to see the earrings put to use, but I am so glad that we did get to see a peek at them being together in the end. Easy as Pie right?
Spice: 0/150
I was really nervous about this book, I usually struggle with ace representation in the middle of a spicy series (not that I dislike ace representation, get your freak on however you like.) but honestly, I didn’t miss the spice in this book. The relationship that Zef and Bryce have is adorable, and so wholesome it made my heart hurt. Nik is 5/5 in making me cry, I really thought I was gonna get away with it not happening this time but nah, I don’t get to be that lucky. Nan’s and their meddling causing problems and shit. I am sad that we didn’t get to see the earrings put to use, but I am so glad that we did get to see a peek at them being together in the end. Easy as Pie right?
March 19, 2026
Ok. Thanks for always making me sob Nik Knight. Every time it gets me right in the feels The absolute deeply embedded intimacy and passion in this story. It was Love. Just love. ❤️
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