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Bound Gods #7
Purgatory
Bound Gods
Book Seven
PURGATORY
This is a part of an ongoing series and not a stand-alone book. Reading these books out of order isn’t advised.
****
Purgatory is where gods go to die, imprisoned for their violent crimes, sentenced to never see the light of day again. Trapped within the stone catacombs are impossible, dangerous, barely human gods.
Gods of legend.
And with the potent ambrosia Aaron produces, those gods might soon walk free. If they do, blood will rain and hell will be unleashed.
*****
Trigger Warning: This product contains nuts.
Oh, and it’s the second-half of a three part installment and ends on a ditchhanger.
Or maybe even a gullyhanger.
But definitely nothing nerve wrenching enough to qualify as a cliffhanger.
Book Seven
PURGATORY
This is a part of an ongoing series and not a stand-alone book. Reading these books out of order isn’t advised.
****
Purgatory is where gods go to die, imprisoned for their violent crimes, sentenced to never see the light of day again. Trapped within the stone catacombs are impossible, dangerous, barely human gods.
Gods of legend.
And with the potent ambrosia Aaron produces, those gods might soon walk free. If they do, blood will rain and hell will be unleashed.
*****
Trigger Warning: This product contains nuts.
Oh, and it’s the second-half of a three part installment and ends on a ditchhanger.
Or maybe even a gullyhanger.
But definitely nothing nerve wrenching enough to qualify as a cliffhanger.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2018
36 people are currently reading
126 people want to read
About the author
Adrienne Wilder
50 books1,794 followersGeorgia born and bred, I am an artist, a writer, and a general pain in the ass.
I spend most of my days working on my next book or bettering my art.
Writing is my identity and I love every minute of it. It's work, lots of work (sometimes I work 12+ hours a day and I never get a vacation) but I don't regret doing it.
I currently share my house with a myriad of dogs, a few cats, a saltwater aquarium filled with coral and fish, as well as my partner who's great at giving hugs when the day's been rough.
And of course, my editor and PA, who helps me keep life reasonably organized. At least so I won't walk out the door without wearing pants.
I spend most of my days working on my next book or bettering my art.
Writing is my identity and I love every minute of it. It's work, lots of work (sometimes I work 12+ hours a day and I never get a vacation) but I don't regret doing it.
I currently share my house with a myriad of dogs, a few cats, a saltwater aquarium filled with coral and fish, as well as my partner who's great at giving hugs when the day's been rough.
And of course, my editor and PA, who helps me keep life reasonably organized. At least so I won't walk out the door without wearing pants.
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May 30, 2018
SPOILERS FOR BOOK 6!
Welp, we've officially entered Monster-Pornsville. I'm not wild about the trajectory this series is taking and not to get too spoilery but there are threads that don't add up for me.
What I do like is the subtext of this series that quite frankly, early on I was oblivous to because of the kink fog I was in, but now that I'm more coherent I see the message of looking below the surface, not judging people solely on their exterior. It's a good message; one to appreciate. Aaron was disfigured by the god son, Taurus is half bull, Cerberus is half hyena and all of them have tender hearts and an enormous capacity to love.
Taurus is also quite possessive and protective of his doxie as is Malum and I do heart me a possessive MC. I like both of them and I still like the dynamic that pervades the doxies' interactions with one another and how tactile and affectionate they are with one another. They really do remind me of puppies. Puppies who are horny ALL THE TIME, but still.
The endgame continues to intrigue me but here's the thing, I'm not as invested in this narrative as I once was. This storyline came across as fractured with multiple perspectives some of whom I do not care about nor to I like. I'm looking at you, Sonny.
The backstory of these new characters is not well developed nor is their characterization. Plus there are so many new people! There's only so far porn can carry a narrative for me, especially when the porn has taken a hard left into Monster-Pornsville. There is still kink: cropping, fisting, spanking, orgasm denial/chastity, some bondage and none of these people have any qualms about orgying that I do thoroughly enjoy. I just don't really care about those who are engaging in it.
Lastly, I understand how titillating and erotic excessive amounts of cum are to some but...
MERCY!
Bottom line, I was primarily drawn to this series because of Kaleb and Leo. I went back and read my reviews of the first three books all of which are mostly squeeing and inarticulate nonsense a.k.a. the kink fog. Those books were also bad wrong, but they were filled with a palpable connection between them, relationship development and oodles of PAIN! #TeamPain4evs
I'm going with 3 Hearts for both of these mostly because I'm interested in what Alton and the Chimera's objectives are and that's holding my interest at least through book 8.
A review copy was provided.
April 24, 2018
Such a great series .. and yet another cliffhanger for an ending ! These books go way too fast. So Purgatory had some nice God’s, who would have known. As Aaron finds his space with Taurus, Kaleb has become consumed by the Chimera. Can’t wait for the next one
April 29, 2018
Every time I sit down with a new Bound Gods book, I find that I'm unable to tear myself away. In this one we get a better idea of just what is going on in Purgatory. What we've heard of Purgatory so far is that it imprisons the worst of the worst; gods not fit to see the light of day anymore and some of the doxies that followed them there. What we find out here is that there is a second side to the story. Both Taurus and Malum are proving their character and may be just the force needed to stop Wolf and his nefarious plans. A lot of my questions about Purgatory were answered, but I still have to wonder who exactly knows what is going on there and looking the other way.
Our beloved Aaron and Kaleb are also a focus here again. Aaron is such a sweetheart and he is the standard for what a doxie should be. I loved him even more in this story as he continues to make a difference for those stuck in Purgatory, showing great strength and compassion even as he still despairs over Leo and Kaleb.
Kaleb is still struggling. His world has been upended yet again and he is growing more confused as to his nature and what he wants from the Chimera, who is growing stronger every time he appears. Seriously, Kaleb cannot catch a break! My heart breaks for him every time.
With each new book comes more questions as to lies and loyalties. I'm even questioning gods I thought were beyond reproach. One god I never question is Leo and now the Chimera, whose only motive seems to be ensuring Kaleb's safety, even if his methods are questionable.
As if the intricate plotlines and the seemingly endless pool of unique characters wasn't enough, those characters lend themselves to some very interesting kink. This is a fantasy world after all and many gods are more beast than human in many attributes so heed the author's warnings and proceed at your own risk.
The ending is nothing like the cliffie that we were left with in Book 6, but again, the story is continuing and we are left with a somewhat cryptic message about things to come. I'm ready for more so bring it on Mr. Wilder!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC provided by the author.
Our beloved Aaron and Kaleb are also a focus here again. Aaron is such a sweetheart and he is the standard for what a doxie should be. I loved him even more in this story as he continues to make a difference for those stuck in Purgatory, showing great strength and compassion even as he still despairs over Leo and Kaleb.
Kaleb is still struggling. His world has been upended yet again and he is growing more confused as to his nature and what he wants from the Chimera, who is growing stronger every time he appears. Seriously, Kaleb cannot catch a break! My heart breaks for him every time.
With each new book comes more questions as to lies and loyalties. I'm even questioning gods I thought were beyond reproach. One god I never question is Leo and now the Chimera, whose only motive seems to be ensuring Kaleb's safety, even if his methods are questionable.
As if the intricate plotlines and the seemingly endless pool of unique characters wasn't enough, those characters lend themselves to some very interesting kink. This is a fantasy world after all and many gods are more beast than human in many attributes so heed the author's warnings and proceed at your own risk.
The ending is nothing like the cliffie that we were left with in Book 6, but again, the story is continuing and we are left with a somewhat cryptic message about things to come. I'm ready for more so bring it on Mr. Wilder!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC provided by the author.
May 17, 2018
4.5 star
There is sooo much going on in this installment. Caleb and the Chimera, Tuarus, Aaron and the Gods from Purgatory and we get a few glimpses of the Godlings. Will she continue the with a spin off starring our Godlings???
Since I'm getting ready to start the last book I hope and pray some of my questions will finally be answered.
There is sooo much going on in this installment. Caleb and the Chimera, Tuarus, Aaron and the Gods from Purgatory and we get a few glimpses of the Godlings. Will she continue the with a spin off starring our Godlings???
Since I'm getting ready to start the last book I hope and pray some of my questions will finally be answered.
April 18, 2018
Ahhhh!!! Book 7!!
Less than two weeks since book 6 and 3 weeks or so till book 8. Omg, I can’t wait.
I love this series for the world and mysteries in it. Adrienne Wilder is so good at weaving a unique story that I’m literally bouncing up and down, dying to know what comes next.
No one is what they seem. All the characters are so nuanced that you can’t pin them down. Are they good? Bad? What motivates their actions?? You think you know but then something happens and then you’re just completely thrown for a loop and have to re-evaluate everything and everyone again.
This is an awesome series!!
Less than two weeks since book 6 and 3 weeks or so till book 8. Omg, I can’t wait.
I love this series for the world and mysteries in it. Adrienne Wilder is so good at weaving a unique story that I’m literally bouncing up and down, dying to know what comes next.
No one is what they seem. All the characters are so nuanced that you can’t pin them down. Are they good? Bad? What motivates their actions?? You think you know but then something happens and then you’re just completely thrown for a loop and have to re-evaluate everything and everyone again.
This is an awesome series!!
January 29, 2019
on to the next
June 29, 2018
4.2 Stars
I know Kaleb's heart is broken without him, but I can't help but LOVE how Taurus worships Aaron and treats him like the treasure he is, scars and all - and how me demands that all the other gods in Purgatory treat him with that same reverent respect. He deserves it after how Sol tossed him aside and then pawned him off to Wolf.
Also, Wolf needs to die a fiery, painful, prolonged death. Crossing my fingers that Taurus has a hand in that. I'm not sure what Alton is up to (or why he did that to Leo in the last book) so I'm reserving judgment on him; he sure is on my shit-list though. Oh, and Sonny needs to grow the hell up already because he's pissing me off. His roomie is the only one of those godlings that doesn't irritate the crap out of me.
Still no story for Pandora/Ishtar though...hoping Ms. Wilder gets to that, even if it's not in the next installment. Oh, and I desperately want to know The Priest's story.
I know Kaleb's heart is broken without him, but I can't help but LOVE how Taurus worships Aaron and treats him like the treasure he is, scars and all - and how me demands that all the other gods in Purgatory treat him with that same reverent respect. He deserves it after how Sol tossed him aside and then pawned him off to Wolf.
Also, Wolf needs to die a fiery, painful, prolonged death. Crossing my fingers that Taurus has a hand in that. I'm not sure what Alton is up to (or why he did that to Leo in the last book) so I'm reserving judgment on him; he sure is on my shit-list though. Oh, and Sonny needs to grow the hell up already because he's pissing me off. His roomie is the only one of those godlings that doesn't irritate the crap out of me.
Still no story for Pandora/Ishtar though...hoping Ms. Wilder gets to that, even if it's not in the next installment. Oh, and I desperately want to know The Priest's story.
April 29, 2018
Dived into this straight after that cliffy in book 7.
Another super kinky installment in this Gods and doxies world. In this book we get to see purgatory, and guess what it kinky down there too!
Aaron shows his strength as a Doxie in this book. Kaleb also shows something, that his even kinkier than I thought, yes there is lots of monster sex.
What the hell is goig to happen in book 8??
If you like a kinky fantasy read try this series, look at it as your guilty pleasure. ;)
Apologies for the amount of times I used the word kinky, but this is Bdsm on steroids!
Another super kinky installment in this Gods and doxies world. In this book we get to see purgatory, and guess what it kinky down there too!
Aaron shows his strength as a Doxie in this book. Kaleb also shows something, that his even kinkier than I thought, yes there is lots of monster sex.
What the hell is goig to happen in book 8??
If you like a kinky fantasy read try this series, look at it as your guilty pleasure. ;)
Apologies for the amount of times I used the word kinky, but this is Bdsm on steroids!
May 24, 2018
More cliffhanger.. still so twisted it's good. What is going to happen? Biting my fingernails here...
I should have waited until this series was complete...right now I have only one book left and I'm not sure I can stand waiting to find out how this all turns out in books 9 and 10....
I should have waited until this series was complete...right now I have only one book left and I'm not sure I can stand waiting to find out how this all turns out in books 9 and 10....
July 29, 2018
★★★☆☆½ ~ 3.5 Stars
Waited too long. On to #8
Waited too long. On to #8
August 26, 2018
Hot Monsters
I am not even sure what else to say without giving away serious plot points.
Amazingly good series. Just read it.
I am not even sure what else to say without giving away serious plot points.
Amazingly good series. Just read it.
July 30, 2019
What to say…. What to say… My mind is still reeling from the previous book so I walked into Purgatory (HAH! That sounds funny) a bit miffed. In addition, since I do read books cover to cover, I knew that this book wasn’t going to pick up right where the motherfluffers of all cliffys ended. But that didn’t mean I couldn’t cross my fingers and hope that I could immediately discover what the what was going to happen to Kaleb and Aaron now that Leo, well now that Leo…
Sigh. Well I get half my wish. Aaron and Taurus. Actually, I like this combo. A LOT! So much so I’m hoping that the stay permanently together. Oooh, that sounds bad like I’m somehow cheating on Leo and Kaleb but let’s be honest here. As much as a nice addition Aaron made, my heart always felt Leo and Kaleb were better as a twosome. Now back to Aaron. I think the Doxy has finally found his calling in the ensuing kerfuffle that is going on in Purgatory. Taurus, Malum and the other imprisoned gods make for good reading as well as the doxies with them and I have developed a soft spot for them. So much so I would love to see them all freed. All except Wolf. That rat bastard and his horrid treatment of the others needs to DIE!
Back on the home front is Kaleb. That poor Doxie just can’t seem to catch a break. From the first book until now, he always seems to end up on the painful losing side. First Aaron then Leo, and now Alton expects him to do what?! Argh, I keep trying to convince myself that Alton isn’t the bad guy that Wolf is…but sometimes it’s really hard. I have hopes that things will go right now that the Chimera is in the picture, however, my mind is still screaming what about Leo!
UGH! I’m beginning to turn into a Doxie because all this torture is getting me off.
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, this is not a series you can pick up in the middle and expect to catch up. If any book I this series proves it, Purgatory is the one. Doxies, imprisoned gods, young gods (Who knew Doxies could fake it!), past characters (Totally forgot about Cerberus), new characters, Sunny, Priest, timelines, etc, etc, etc. You almost need a notebook so you can write it all down. And at the center of it all is Kaleb and the Chimera. Is it Leo or is someone else at the helm, and what is its ulterior motive where Kaleb is concern?
I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine.
Stars - 5, Flames – 5
Sigh. Well I get half my wish. Aaron and Taurus. Actually, I like this combo. A LOT! So much so I’m hoping that the stay permanently together. Oooh, that sounds bad like I’m somehow cheating on Leo and Kaleb but let’s be honest here. As much as a nice addition Aaron made, my heart always felt Leo and Kaleb were better as a twosome. Now back to Aaron. I think the Doxy has finally found his calling in the ensuing kerfuffle that is going on in Purgatory. Taurus, Malum and the other imprisoned gods make for good reading as well as the doxies with them and I have developed a soft spot for them. So much so I would love to see them all freed. All except Wolf. That rat bastard and his horrid treatment of the others needs to DIE!
Back on the home front is Kaleb. That poor Doxie just can’t seem to catch a break. From the first book until now, he always seems to end up on the painful losing side. First Aaron then Leo, and now Alton expects him to do what?! Argh, I keep trying to convince myself that Alton isn’t the bad guy that Wolf is…but sometimes it’s really hard. I have hopes that things will go right now that the Chimera is in the picture, however, my mind is still screaming what about Leo!
UGH! I’m beginning to turn into a Doxie because all this torture is getting me off.
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, this is not a series you can pick up in the middle and expect to catch up. If any book I this series proves it, Purgatory is the one. Doxies, imprisoned gods, young gods (Who knew Doxies could fake it!), past characters (Totally forgot about Cerberus), new characters, Sunny, Priest, timelines, etc, etc, etc. You almost need a notebook so you can write it all down. And at the center of it all is Kaleb and the Chimera. Is it Leo or is someone else at the helm, and what is its ulterior motive where Kaleb is concern?
I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine.
Stars - 5, Flames – 5
May 26, 2018
Welp! I have a tiny tinny tiny hope my beloved will come back and I hope Adrianne doesn’t crush it in a million pieces.
This series is so weird...it makes you care for monsters. That’s what it does. It makes you see beyond appearances and misconceptions. Like Taurus and Cerebrus. I did not expect to like them but I do. They are so sweet and caring and they just want to be loved. And then you have Sol who is so beautiful but so ugly you just have to hate him.
I just hope my pretty doxies are well in the end. And I have not and not ever forgive Alton, I don’t care what his reasons was. He betrayed Leo in ways he cannot be forgiven. I hope the Chiamera kills him a hundred times.
Also I could do without Sonny. His storyline does nothing for me and he’s always jumping to conclusions and being an overall whiny nosy little brat.
Now I don’t want to read book 8 because I don’t want it to be over.
This series is so weird...it makes you care for monsters. That’s what it does. It makes you see beyond appearances and misconceptions. Like Taurus and Cerebrus. I did not expect to like them but I do. They are so sweet and caring and they just want to be loved. And then you have Sol who is so beautiful but so ugly you just have to hate him.
I just hope my pretty doxies are well in the end. And I have not and not ever forgive Alton, I don’t care what his reasons was. He betrayed Leo in ways he cannot be forgiven. I hope the Chiamera kills him a hundred times.
Also I could do without Sonny. His storyline does nothing for me and he’s always jumping to conclusions and being an overall whiny nosy little brat.
Now I don’t want to read book 8 because I don’t want it to be over.
March 26, 2019
Maybe my favorite so far. There is something so heartbreaking and appealing about Taurus. His reverence for the Doxies is clear in every step he takes to ensure Aaron's comfort. This series has been an amazing read so far, and I'm a huge fan of Adrienne Wilder's writing.
May 14, 2018
Reviewed with book 8.
May 28, 2018
Brilliant
A very hot and well written book. Not for the faint hearted and I’m enjoying the series very much. Recommended
A very hot and well written book. Not for the faint hearted and I’m enjoying the series very much. Recommended
October 21, 2018
Easily one of my favorites in the series. So in love with Taurus and Malum. Damn.
October 23, 2018
4 stars.
June 19, 2023
The other characters are definitely interesting and the plot is taking very weird turns. I’m still unhappy about some of these things. What happened to Leo in the previous book has me very mad. And I’m still mad. Honestly, the sex scenes at this point are pretty redundant. I’m skimming through most of them, especially some of the characters that I don’t care about. There are scenes and people jumping that to me just seem redundant too, like Joshua with Arabia and Brice. The only thing that I cared to know in that scene was that other Doxie’s would rather serve just one god too, love just one. I hope the characters we have come to love get their HEA, Leo, Kaleb, Aaron, Cerberus and Owen, even Taurus with Aaron would be acceptable. Malum and Wren. Just to name a few characters I want to see happy. And I want Alton and the evils that be to get what’s coming to them. Especially Wolf and Sol.
January 24, 2024
3,5 unfinished stars
I came for the sex in this series and I stayed for the plot. Imagine that.
I don’t feel as deep a connection to the characters now as I did in the first three books, where it was all about Leo, Kaleb and Aaron and my mind was busy imploding, floating, melting, and getting drunk on all the THINGS happening.
Back then the series was some next level goodness this part could not keep up with anymore. But I still kinda wanna see where it is all going.
And as long as the Chimera is still in the game (and therefore a chance of Leo coming back), I’ll be here for it.
I came for the sex in this series and I stayed for the plot. Imagine that.
I don’t feel as deep a connection to the characters now as I did in the first three books, where it was all about Leo, Kaleb and Aaron and my mind was busy imploding, floating, melting, and getting drunk on all the THINGS happening.
Back then the series was some next level goodness this part could not keep up with anymore. But I still kinda wanna see where it is all going.
And as long as the Chimera is still in the game (and therefore a chance of Leo coming back), I’ll be here for it.
July 7, 2025
This just keep getting better and better, holy fuck.
Once again all the stars - I loved all the different story lines (Kaleb's is still my favourite - PLEASE bring back Leo 😭)
Sonny pissed me off - fuck ur reputation, Kaleb is in mourning.
I loved when the godlings ass got handed to him at the gathering, perfection 🤌
Mooooooore (this series has me begging like a doxie)
Once again all the stars - I loved all the different story lines (Kaleb's is still my favourite - PLEASE bring back Leo 😭)
Sonny pissed me off - fuck ur reputation, Kaleb is in mourning.
I loved when the godlings ass got handed to him at the gathering, perfection 🤌
Mooooooore (this series has me begging like a doxie)
July 24, 2019
God's can love 💘 too
My heart is still broken
The suspense is killing me
Seriously
I still want a certain someone to pay probably more now than before if that is even possible
On my tablet corrected review to follow
My heart is still broken
The suspense is killing me
Seriously
I still want a certain someone to pay probably more now than before if that is even possible
On my tablet corrected review to follow
December 26, 2019
Taurus is the best! Spoiler alert
I’m still mad Leo is gone! I want the chimera to bring him back already! Taurus is the best! And there is so much more to Malum. It’s sad to see these two Gods sentenced to Purgatory for things they did not do!
I’m still mad Leo is gone! I want the chimera to bring him back already! Taurus is the best! And there is so much more to Malum. It’s sad to see these two Gods sentenced to Purgatory for things they did not do!
December 13, 2023
Love
Gosh I love Torus (I just know I'm spelling that wrong!) He was the highlight of this book for me, and I loved this entire book. I want him to carry me on his shoulder. Nothing sexual, just carry me around please and thank you!
Gosh I love Torus (I just know I'm spelling that wrong!) He was the highlight of this book for me, and I loved this entire book. I want him to carry me on his shoulder. Nothing sexual, just carry me around please and thank you!
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April 15, 2022
One of my favorite series.
February 26, 2020
Great
I love this series. I am devastated about Leo and poor Kaleb. I hope I can make it through this next book but I can't wait to try.
I love this series. I am devastated about Leo and poor Kaleb. I hope I can make it through this next book but I can't wait to try.
December 17, 2025
2018 = 3 stars
2020 = DNF / review written
😬 I forgot how much sex was in this book! It was annoying because I've read enough sex scenes and now want the plot to move forward. I skimmed the many scenes. Then I remembered how bleak the story gets without any resolution.
Halfway through, I decided to put the series on hold. I’m pretty sure there won’t be an ending, but if I’m wrong, I’ll pick up where I left off. Until then, it’s not worth reading all over again. DNF for now.
Edited to Add: The author stopped writing in 2022. 😡
2020 = DNF / review written
😬 I forgot how much sex was in this book! It was annoying because I've read enough sex scenes and now want the plot to move forward. I skimmed the many scenes. Then I remembered how bleak the story gets without any resolution.
Halfway through, I decided to put the series on hold. I’m pretty sure there won’t be an ending, but if I’m wrong, I’ll pick up where I left off. Until then, it’s not worth reading all over again. DNF for now.
Edited to Add: The author stopped writing in 2022. 😡
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