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My Beautiful Monsters #2
Monster Song
Just when I think things can’t get any crazier…
I found out why I can talk to animals and monsters. I met my father and I wasn’t quite expecting his answers. But he does command several legions of demons and he’s working on getting more to help us overthrow Demeter. We’re going to need all the help we can get because I don’t have enough of Hephaestus’s powder to free every single monster in the pits from being trapped in their monster form by those collars.
My monsters, the ones I’ve gotten to know, can change back to their human form now and they want their revenge on Demeter. They want to save their queen, Persephone. I wasn’t expecting to be brought in on this, but I’m involved now. Even Hephaestus has snuck into the Underworld to help us.
I guess all the unloved Gods and monsters are going to have to go up against a deranged Goddess with Olympus on her side. I’m not a monster or a God. I’m only half demon. But now that my father knows about me, we may have the help of Hell on our side.
I didn’t ask for this, but there’s just something about these monsters that makes me want to help them. It doesn’t hurt that they are all drop dead gorgeous and horrible flirts. I can even overlook that Pavlina and Tryphon like to eat people.
I found out why I can talk to animals and monsters. I met my father and I wasn’t quite expecting his answers. But he does command several legions of demons and he’s working on getting more to help us overthrow Demeter. We’re going to need all the help we can get because I don’t have enough of Hephaestus’s powder to free every single monster in the pits from being trapped in their monster form by those collars.
My monsters, the ones I’ve gotten to know, can change back to their human form now and they want their revenge on Demeter. They want to save their queen, Persephone. I wasn’t expecting to be brought in on this, but I’m involved now. Even Hephaestus has snuck into the Underworld to help us.
I guess all the unloved Gods and monsters are going to have to go up against a deranged Goddess with Olympus on her side. I’m not a monster or a God. I’m only half demon. But now that my father knows about me, we may have the help of Hell on our side.
I didn’t ask for this, but there’s just something about these monsters that makes me want to help them. It doesn’t hurt that they are all drop dead gorgeous and horrible flirts. I can even overlook that Pavlina and Tryphon like to eat people.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2020
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November 3, 2020
Okay, so for the sequel.. it was okay. A lot of cuddles and snuggles with little to no action. Oh, I mean, there was some action but it was very anti-climactic for me. You'd also think that the nicknames would grow on me, they didn't.
Other than that, Monster Song did deliver on the romance part for the RH but some of it made me cringe. For example, something involving a tentacle or two and now I won't look at calamari the same way ever again.
Then there's the cliffhanger and I'm not even sure how to process it. Again, it was anti-climactic for me because it just didn't make sense to me. Why did he do what he did? What was the purpose? Ugh, I can't deal and I'm still debating if I should dive into the next book or not.
Other than that, Monster Song did deliver on the romance part for the RH but some of it made me cringe. For example, something involving a tentacle or two and now I won't look at calamari the same way ever again.
Then there's the cliffhanger and I'm not even sure how to process it. Again, it was anti-climactic for me because it just didn't make sense to me. Why did he do what he did? What was the purpose? Ugh, I can't deal and I'm still debating if I should dive into the next book or not.
January 27, 2024
This was fucking amazing. I love every minute of it. I can't wait to read the last book. Gods and monster a match made in heaven.
November 26, 2023
4.5 Stars
Another awesome addition to the series. River finally learns what she is and discovers talking to animals and monsters is only one of her many gifts. I was shocked the big showdown with the villain took place so quick but it really opens up a world of possibilities for the last book. I can’t wait to see if they are able to rescue their monster friends and how they will get I’m not even mad another mate is added into the loop this time four monsters and a God. I mean no harem could be scarier or more badass lol. This book also took a turn to naughty town and while I was 😱😵😱, really I loved it. The cover of the book is starting to make more sense and a connection to the story. I’m guessing this is probably what hopefully we get to see the connection soon. Can’t wait for the next book, really loving this series, it’s so different and I’m loving both the setting and the characters/monsters.
2023 Review
Feels like I blinked and this book was over. River has some sexy times with all her mates, adds in a God and helps rescue Persephone. Taking down one enemy brings forth another stronger and more formidable one, aka Zeus. Not sure what Hades plan is to take down his brother. Worse yet is using her mates may not be his brightest idea considering she’s still learning what she can do and still hasn’t come into her demon form. I love that Cerberus finds a mate and is going to have puppies, though the teething phase sounds frightening 😝
Another awesome addition to the series. River finally learns what she is and discovers talking to animals and monsters is only one of her many gifts. I was shocked the big showdown with the villain took place so quick but it really opens up a world of possibilities for the last book. I can’t wait to see if they are able to rescue their monster friends and how they will get I’m not even mad another mate is added into the loop this time four monsters and a God. I mean no harem could be scarier or more badass lol. This book also took a turn to naughty town and while I was 😱😵😱, really I loved it. The cover of the book is starting to make more sense and a connection to the story. I’m guessing this is probably what hopefully we get to see the connection soon. Can’t wait for the next book, really loving this series, it’s so different and I’m loving both the setting and the characters/monsters.
2023 Review
Feels like I blinked and this book was over. River has some sexy times with all her mates, adds in a God and helps rescue Persephone. Taking down one enemy brings forth another stronger and more formidable one, aka Zeus. Not sure what Hades plan is to take down his brother. Worse yet is using her mates may not be his brightest idea considering she’s still learning what she can do and still hasn’t come into her demon form. I love that Cerberus finds a mate and is going to have puppies, though the teething phase sounds frightening 😝
November 2, 2020
All the 'baby bird' got really old in the #1. It goes on in #2. Dratsters.
All the monsters finally get to tror around as drop dead gorgeous humans. Of course.
Q:
My monsters surrounded me as we walked back to my bedroom. I loved their monsters, but it was nice seeing their human faces. It didn’t hurt that they were all drop-dead gorgeous. (c) Of course they were.
Lots of comfy (and uncomfy) scenes with sex & snuggling follow on cue:
Q:
“Keep your tentacles to yourself!” (c)
Q:
Was there a secure method of hand removal that I could pretend like I didn’t have two massive balls in my hand? (c)
Q:
“Why are there monsters in your bed, River?” Cerberus demanded.
“Because I invited them.” (c)
We have a rotating spoons scene. It goes on for a page (!):
Q:
These assholes just don’t know how to share. We will rotate spoons. Everyone gets a new spoon when we start a new episode. (c)
Q:
It was hard sticking to shadows and sticking together... (c)
Ugh. I think this series has the honor of being my worst read of the year.
All the monsters finally get to tror around as drop dead gorgeous humans. Of course.
Q:
My monsters surrounded me as we walked back to my bedroom. I loved their monsters, but it was nice seeing their human faces. It didn’t hurt that they were all drop-dead gorgeous. (c) Of course they were.
Lots of comfy (and uncomfy) scenes with sex & snuggling follow on cue:
Q:
“Keep your tentacles to yourself!” (c)
Q:
Was there a secure method of hand removal that I could pretend like I didn’t have two massive balls in my hand? (c)
Q:
“Why are there monsters in your bed, River?” Cerberus demanded.
“Because I invited them.” (c)
We have a rotating spoons scene. It goes on for a page (!):
Q:
These assholes just don’t know how to share. We will rotate spoons. Everyone gets a new spoon when we start a new episode. (c)
Q:
It was hard sticking to shadows and sticking together... (c)
Ugh. I think this series has the honor of being my worst read of the year.
December 13, 2020
Finally some sex!!! Sheesh.
The second book in this series and it was still pretty decent. Shorter than the first but still had a plot that kept me interested.
I had a gut feeling that River was going to add Hephaestus to her harem and as soon as I saw his POV I knew!!! There’s just something about him that made me like his character. Maybe the fact that everyone saw him as “ugly” and called him hideous to the point that he believed it, but River shows him that she likes him for who he is and I just freaking love it.
Tryphon coming in here with his Kraken self and giving River some of those tentacles. Oh my my. 😅
Also - Zeus is Persephone’s dad, Hades is Zeus’ brother, and Hades married Persephone. Soooo Hades and Persephone = uncle and niece?! I don’t know if this is a for real thing with the Greek stories or if it’s just in this book. But whatevs... I’m all for that anyway. Ha. 😈
So I still give this a 3.5⭐️ and I’m continuing on to the third book.
The second book in this series and it was still pretty decent. Shorter than the first but still had a plot that kept me interested.
I had a gut feeling that River was going to add Hephaestus to her harem and as soon as I saw his POV I knew!!! There’s just something about him that made me like his character. Maybe the fact that everyone saw him as “ugly” and called him hideous to the point that he believed it, but River shows him that she likes him for who he is and I just freaking love it.
Tryphon coming in here with his Kraken self and giving River some of those tentacles. Oh my my. 😅
Also - Zeus is Persephone’s dad, Hades is Zeus’ brother, and Hades married Persephone. Soooo Hades and Persephone = uncle and niece?! I don’t know if this is a for real thing with the Greek stories or if it’s just in this book. But whatevs... I’m all for that anyway. Ha. 😈
So I still give this a 3.5⭐️ and I’m continuing on to the third book.
November 5, 2020
Well this book was hit and miss for me. I loved the sex scenes and the fact that there was a little f-f in there but some of the story line just seemed flat to me. I found the big fight to be way to easy and her reaction to Zeus was just stupid, if you kill a god then someone will have to pay. It'll be interesting to see what will happen next with Zeus.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2022
7/30/22 - ReRead; I wanted to do a quick reread of this book to refresh my memory so i can finally jump into book 3. Like i said in the previous review; this isn't mmy normal 'go-to'... I don't typically reach for mythology based reads. But i truly did enjoy book one and two. Often enough, book 2 doesn't come close to book 1 in terms of excitement and storyline, but I think Monster Song held its own. There was a great plot, great development between the romances with each "monster" as well. I loved how each romantic relationship the each individual monster was unique and played to their strength. Our main character River does a great job at showing interest in their interests, embracing their monster and "human" form, and making everyone feel equal. I also LOVE the F/F scenes!
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I have to admit, when I first started this series, I wasn't overly impressed. It was slow-moving for me, and I much prefer fast-burn reads.... or at least more spicy scenes in the first book.
This book made up for ALL of that for me! The harem finally built itself up, everyone confirmed their feelings for FMC and she for them. She had spicy scenes with each and every member of the harem.. and each spicy scene was UNIQUE to the monster/God. I'm also super psyched there's a female in this reverse harem, and I love their chemistry too. Each monster / God brought their unique personality and emotions into the relationship, and I loved that.
This book also moved the storyline along quite well. Everything was easy to follow and enjoy. Once we hit about the 18% mark, I could not put the book down until I finished. It ended on a little cliffhanger, so I'll be starting book three asap! hah.
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I have to admit, when I first started this series, I wasn't overly impressed. It was slow-moving for me, and I much prefer fast-burn reads.... or at least more spicy scenes in the first book.
This book made up for ALL of that for me! The harem finally built itself up, everyone confirmed their feelings for FMC and she for them. She had spicy scenes with each and every member of the harem.. and each spicy scene was UNIQUE to the monster/God. I'm also super psyched there's a female in this reverse harem, and I love their chemistry too. Each monster / God brought their unique personality and emotions into the relationship, and I loved that.
This book also moved the storyline along quite well. Everything was easy to follow and enjoy. Once we hit about the 18% mark, I could not put the book down until I finished. It ended on a little cliffhanger, so I'll be starting book three asap! hah.
November 24, 2022
I'm not crazy about the writing style in this series. You have RIver who can mind speaking to monsters and animals and those monsters and animals can understand her when she's talking normally and not mind speaking and I guess the monsters aren't supposed to understand animals like Cerubus but the lines get seriously blurry on that front. I felt like there should have been more italics or special fonts to show the differences between mind speak, animal speak, and normal taking. Not to mention the long-winded inner thought dialogues that went on for entire chapters. All this made me feel like I was reading a bunch of disembodied voices. I sometimes had no clue where they physically were during the book because all the inner and exterior dialogue wasn't broken up enough with descriptive sentences about their surroundings.
Putting that aside, I personally wasn't crazy about all our Heroine's love interests. My personal preferences probably lean more towards Alpha Males but I was okay with some girl on girl action between Pavilion and River but when men start preening, have long hair, wear flowing robes and nail polish, and basically look prettier than the Heroine but also act a little prissy and more girly than Pavilion or River I was kinda turned off. Actually, the whole tentacle thing was pretty hot but the characters themselves just didn't do it for me :( Like I said that's just a personal preference.
This series could definitely have finished after book two but the author threw in a brand new adventure to keep the series going. I don't think I will be moving on to book 3 anytime soon This RH just wasn't for me.
Putting that aside, I personally wasn't crazy about all our Heroine's love interests. My personal preferences probably lean more towards Alpha Males but I was okay with some girl on girl action between Pavilion and River but when men start preening, have long hair, wear flowing robes and nail polish, and basically look prettier than the Heroine but also act a little prissy and more girly than Pavilion or River I was kinda turned off. Actually, the whole tentacle thing was pretty hot but the characters themselves just didn't do it for me :( Like I said that's just a personal preference.
This series could definitely have finished after book two but the author threw in a brand new adventure to keep the series going. I don't think I will be moving on to book 3 anytime soon This RH just wasn't for me.
November 15, 2020
The second book in the My Beautiful Monsters series finds veterinarian River reconnecting with her biological father, one of the Dukes of Hell, as well as getting to further know the "monsters" she's starting to consider hers. In addition to the personal stuff, they're also plotting to defeat the goddess Demeter, who is holding Hades' wife (and her daughter) Persephone hostage and forcing the monsters to fight as "punishment" for helping Hades to "kidnap" Persephone.
Plot wise, this book runs fairly smoothly, though the personal elements could be a bit better integrated with the adventure plot. I like the characters even more in this novel, and River's relationship with each one of them deepens. The sex scenes could have been more in depth, and would have been better if they'd been elaborated on (especially the characters' state of mind at the time), but overall, it's a nice middle book in the series. This one also comes to a successful end, as one story line ends and another begins.
Plot wise, this book runs fairly smoothly, though the personal elements could be a bit better integrated with the adventure plot. I like the characters even more in this novel, and River's relationship with each one of them deepens. The sex scenes could have been more in depth, and would have been better if they'd been elaborated on (especially the characters' state of mind at the time), but overall, it's a nice middle book in the series. This one also comes to a successful end, as one story line ends and another begins.
September 5, 2020
Note: Reading the first book will help to understand this book. Story continues from Book One.
I say the above because I read the first book and the author does a nice quick review at the beginning, but there were a couple things that took me a bit to remember from book one. The first mention of the knife threw me for a bit, but yay! it all came back.
So story continues with River finding out why she can hear animals,meets her dad, and now with help tries to figure out how to help Hades and the all monsters.
The intrigue in this story has me coming back to read (the RH isjustextra for me). The story moves really fast a I did not want to put it down but sleep claims me otherwise would have just finished it. I did sit for a few hours outside in fresh air and finished it.
Very fast moving story, you get wrapped up in it from the beginning and starting to root for your favorite characters.
My question is will River be able to prove that a slight limp is nothing. Will the others help too? Still want to know what the demon is?
Read for fast moving story. Extremely enjoyable just for the intrigue alone also.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
I say the above because I read the first book and the author does a nice quick review at the beginning, but there were a couple things that took me a bit to remember from book one. The first mention of the knife threw me for a bit, but yay! it all came back.
So story continues with River finding out why she can hear animals,meets her dad, and now with help tries to figure out how to help Hades and the all monsters.
The intrigue in this story has me coming back to read (the RH isjustextra for me). The story moves really fast a I did not want to put it down but sleep claims me otherwise would have just finished it. I did sit for a few hours outside in fresh air and finished it.
Very fast moving story, you get wrapped up in it from the beginning and starting to root for your favorite characters.
My question is will River be able to prove that a slight limp is nothing. Will the others help too? Still want to know what the demon is?
Read for fast moving story. Extremely enjoyable just for the intrigue alone also.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
April 26, 2021
This one tied up loose ends
This was nice a plot came to an end, and we got to have the T up lead in for the next book.
I love all the monsters though I feel a lot of things have been too easy for River. This ending kinda makes up for that. I’m interested to see where this goes though and if this next book is the last.
All of her relationships are nice and bring something to the table. I typically don’t read f/f scenes just bc that aren’t my cup, but Pavalina is a nice character despite her being a giant spider for most of book 1 lol still though I look forward to the next book.
This was nice a plot came to an end, and we got to have the T up lead in for the next book.
I love all the monsters though I feel a lot of things have been too easy for River. This ending kinda makes up for that. I’m interested to see where this goes though and if this next book is the last.
All of her relationships are nice and bring something to the table. I typically don’t read f/f scenes just bc that aren’t my cup, but Pavalina is a nice character despite her being a giant spider for most of book 1 lol still though I look forward to the next book.
November 28, 2021
I liked this book. It was a solid sequel to the first. There was more character development and, more importantly, relationship development which I am all here for. Unfortunately for me, this book was also more plot-focused which isn't really my thing. I ended up skimming through a lot of those portions and the end just felt like a cliffhanger to be a cliffhanger. This series could have been just two books and it would have been perfect. I don't really see the need for a third at this point so I will not be reading that one.
December 4, 2020
The Unexpected
~My Thoughts~
While it is revealed at the end of book one, what she is, the story does remain the same. She is needed to translate what's more throughout the whole series it's muti person view.
~Story~
Knowing what she is, explains why she can communicate with animals and her aversion to fire. While the plot develops it does not take long to take three books for one adventure, there's more to the story than just Olympic gods and demons.
~My Thoughts~
While it is revealed at the end of book one, what she is, the story does remain the same. She is needed to translate what's more throughout the whole series it's muti person view.
~Story~
Knowing what she is, explains why she can communicate with animals and her aversion to fire. While the plot develops it does not take long to take three books for one adventure, there's more to the story than just Olympic gods and demons.
November 26, 2023
Easy read, but just ok.
August 30, 2020
This means war
River was so excited to see her monsters' human faces. Tricking Demeter, dealing with Hades' tantrums, watching a horrific pit fight, learning what was going on, all bad. Small things like choosing disgusting spectators for her monsters to snack on were nice perks, though. But seeing them like this just made her realize, Earth isn't home anymore. And Hephaestus has come through with the weapon, too. So, plans are afoot. Time to pick and choose whose work best and start merging these ideas. Persephone needs away from Mommy Dearest, the monsters need their freedom so they can fight back, her dad has shown up and is bringing Hell with him, and Cerberus is talking the sweet hellhound into switching sides. And maybe adding future pups to their to-do list. Bring on the mayhem.
Spoilers ahead.
These are a little simple in some ways but such fun to read. I like the mixed mythologies, the different sides of known characters and how history- or petty enemies- changed their stories. River finally gets her monsters in this book, plus a surprise addition. Well, you could see their attraction, but their willingness to share with 4 monsters was a question mark that got settled. The big battle occurs, and the story fractured a little bit. Not bad, just a lot happening, not a lot of details, and some skipping and bouncing around. There's a 2 week gap directly after that readers miss out on some key bonding moments. Monsters claim their mates by marks. We get to see the spider and the kraken pass their marks. Although, we learn the widow's is the red hourglass we never learn what the kraken passed on. The minotaur shares a nose ring, the phoenix passes another undescribed symbol. We also never get to see River's demon form. Banter about how bold it is, but not so much as a horn or leathery wing flap. Oh, and her other partner glows, and probably passed something along because it seemed like a binding. But like almost every moment she tries to steal with her mates, it gets interrupted. This time by an angry dad who kidnaps them and now they have to plan another rescue. I'm sensing a theme here. I would love to see those scattered and glossed over, or completely dropped, scenes get a little expansion. Sexy times are fine, sure, but those bonding moments, and even the frantic panic ones, are what help readers fall for the characters.
The editing was better this one, still not many commas for address, and a couple other oopsies, but overall much better editing in this book.
A few questions:
*The marks mentioned seem to convey some abilities. Strength, vague water something or other, possible poison resistance, and a warm feeling- although, what could a phoenix pass to someone already fire resistant? But it mentioned they only in proximity to the one who gave the mark. Is there a distance range? And do magical piercings hurt as much as the standard needle done ones?
*Where do the kraken's tentacles keep popping out from? One moment they're there, the next gone, no wardrobe issues.
*One scene seems to be encouraging Kimos' minotaur out to play, and seems like it was pulled forth, but he'd have grown taller, broader, and, if proportional, would have involved some adjustments and stretch time. Also, bull head, so those kisses would have either halted or changed drastically.
River was so excited to see her monsters' human faces. Tricking Demeter, dealing with Hades' tantrums, watching a horrific pit fight, learning what was going on, all bad. Small things like choosing disgusting spectators for her monsters to snack on were nice perks, though. But seeing them like this just made her realize, Earth isn't home anymore. And Hephaestus has come through with the weapon, too. So, plans are afoot. Time to pick and choose whose work best and start merging these ideas. Persephone needs away from Mommy Dearest, the monsters need their freedom so they can fight back, her dad has shown up and is bringing Hell with him, and Cerberus is talking the sweet hellhound into switching sides. And maybe adding future pups to their to-do list. Bring on the mayhem.
Spoilers ahead.
These are a little simple in some ways but such fun to read. I like the mixed mythologies, the different sides of known characters and how history- or petty enemies- changed their stories. River finally gets her monsters in this book, plus a surprise addition. Well, you could see their attraction, but their willingness to share with 4 monsters was a question mark that got settled. The big battle occurs, and the story fractured a little bit. Not bad, just a lot happening, not a lot of details, and some skipping and bouncing around. There's a 2 week gap directly after that readers miss out on some key bonding moments. Monsters claim their mates by marks. We get to see the spider and the kraken pass their marks. Although, we learn the widow's is the red hourglass we never learn what the kraken passed on. The minotaur shares a nose ring, the phoenix passes another undescribed symbol. We also never get to see River's demon form. Banter about how bold it is, but not so much as a horn or leathery wing flap. Oh, and her other partner glows, and probably passed something along because it seemed like a binding. But like almost every moment she tries to steal with her mates, it gets interrupted. This time by an angry dad who kidnaps them and now they have to plan another rescue. I'm sensing a theme here. I would love to see those scattered and glossed over, or completely dropped, scenes get a little expansion. Sexy times are fine, sure, but those bonding moments, and even the frantic panic ones, are what help readers fall for the characters.
The editing was better this one, still not many commas for address, and a couple other oopsies, but overall much better editing in this book.
A few questions:
*The marks mentioned seem to convey some abilities. Strength, vague water something or other, possible poison resistance, and a warm feeling- although, what could a phoenix pass to someone already fire resistant? But it mentioned they only in proximity to the one who gave the mark. Is there a distance range? And do magical piercings hurt as much as the standard needle done ones?
*Where do the kraken's tentacles keep popping out from? One moment they're there, the next gone, no wardrobe issues.
*One scene seems to be encouraging Kimos' minotaur out to play, and seems like it was pulled forth, but he'd have grown taller, broader, and, if proportional, would have involved some adjustments and stretch time. Also, bull head, so those kisses would have either halted or changed drastically.
May 23, 2021
3.7 stars: I actually really enjoyed this series, over all. I give it 4 stars because of the idea and the potential, the writing was pretty good and I only saw a few typos (typos and editing issues slowly get worse with each book). This book starts the downfall of the series.
I still enjoyed reading the book but the writers rush starts to reeaaalllyyy gear up here. I really wish the author had taken their time to continue world and character building, even if that meant dragging this series out another book or so.
Dialogue. Ok. So this book is dealing with ancient gods and monsters of ancient Greece. Instead of talking like adults who have lived a very long time, who would definitely have ancient wisdom and speech patterns, 'they like, totally had some super oober weird talking patterns, they were crazy up to date with really super cool highschool talk and majorly and continuously over used her adverbs'. That crap is what kills me and kills a book, with extreme ease. There were some great characters and they were ruined by very poor dialogue writing and poor study of who and how those characters should act. Such a shame.
Also, this book gears the writers rush, as I mentioned before. She starts hurling hell, demons and a few other realms into the mix (instead of just having Greek myth stuffs). We suddenly have instead of 7 main characters (River and her four lovers, Cerberus and Hades) at least another 5 characters added to the plot PLUS other worlds and beliefs and cultures, etc, thrown at the reader. These things CAN work, but it takes patience and much longer books and a bigger series. All the characters start tripping over everyone else and the only way this author deals with that is take away main character stories, de-evolve their depth - making them shallow and predictable. I hate it, I absolutely hate it, it just feels like such a tragedy with the story starts down-grading. Cause it's either step it up, have patience and write an amazing story, or step it down and rush it and make the writing cheaper.
Once again, I did enjoy actually sticking this through and all three books. I don't feel like I 100% waisted my time, I feel more sad watching the author get bored and rush her work.
I still enjoyed reading the book but the writers rush starts to reeaaalllyyy gear up here. I really wish the author had taken their time to continue world and character building, even if that meant dragging this series out another book or so.
Dialogue. Ok. So this book is dealing with ancient gods and monsters of ancient Greece. Instead of talking like adults who have lived a very long time, who would definitely have ancient wisdom and speech patterns, 'they like, totally had some super oober weird talking patterns, they were crazy up to date with really super cool highschool talk and majorly and continuously over used her adverbs'. That crap is what kills me and kills a book, with extreme ease. There were some great characters and they were ruined by very poor dialogue writing and poor study of who and how those characters should act. Such a shame.
Also, this book gears the writers rush, as I mentioned before. She starts hurling hell, demons and a few other realms into the mix (instead of just having Greek myth stuffs). We suddenly have instead of 7 main characters (River and her four lovers, Cerberus and Hades) at least another 5 characters added to the plot PLUS other worlds and beliefs and cultures, etc, thrown at the reader. These things CAN work, but it takes patience and much longer books and a bigger series. All the characters start tripping over everyone else and the only way this author deals with that is take away main character stories, de-evolve their depth - making them shallow and predictable. I hate it, I absolutely hate it, it just feels like such a tragedy with the story starts down-grading. Cause it's either step it up, have patience and write an amazing story, or step it down and rush it and make the writing cheaper.
Once again, I did enjoy actually sticking this through and all three books. I don't feel like I 100% waisted my time, I feel more sad watching the author get bored and rush her work.
September 2, 2020
4.5 Stars
I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review. As I’ve said before, I always give honest reviews whether people appreciate them or not.
This is the second story in the My Beautiful Monsters Series from author JB Trepagnier. If you haven’t read the first one, Monster Whisperer, go read it now. I’ll wait.
This story begins with our girl, River, having one heck of a dinner with her father, her monsters and Hades himself. She’s been in the Underworld for a while now, Persephone is still missing, and Demeter is still being a nightmare to everyone down there. Yes, we’re talking about Greek Gods but this has nothing to do with those YA stories that were so popular a while back. The only thing those books have in common with the ones in this series is that they show that Olympian Gods are generally selfish jerks that don’t care about anyone.
Ok, River and company have a plan, or are trying to form one anyway. They need to defeat Demeter so that they can free Persephone. While all this is happening, River is having lots of tv and snuggle time with all of the Monsters: Pavlina, Kimon, Demos and Tryphon. Each one of them is a different Monster, and they all have the hots for River. She, in return, seems to have the hots for each one of them too. Woo woo! I’m afraid that I kept wanting someone, anyone, to yell “Release the Kraken!’
River and the team have a plan now. While waiting for the perfect moment to take action, she has personal, solo time with each Monster. But she isn’t only attracted to them, she also is attracted to Hephaestus, the Greek God of Fire and Metalworking. I have to say that I first read Ms. Trepagnier’s Fortuna Academy Series and LOVED it! I missed another series after that, I don’t know what happened, and I saw this one. This is basically a new universe, but a couple of characters from her other series make appearances in this one. This is such a fun and exciting story! I can’t wait for the next Beautiful Monsters book!
I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review. As I’ve said before, I always give honest reviews whether people appreciate them or not.
This is the second story in the My Beautiful Monsters Series from author JB Trepagnier. If you haven’t read the first one, Monster Whisperer, go read it now. I’ll wait.
This story begins with our girl, River, having one heck of a dinner with her father, her monsters and Hades himself. She’s been in the Underworld for a while now, Persephone is still missing, and Demeter is still being a nightmare to everyone down there. Yes, we’re talking about Greek Gods but this has nothing to do with those YA stories that were so popular a while back. The only thing those books have in common with the ones in this series is that they show that Olympian Gods are generally selfish jerks that don’t care about anyone.
Ok, River and company have a plan, or are trying to form one anyway. They need to defeat Demeter so that they can free Persephone. While all this is happening, River is having lots of tv and snuggle time with all of the Monsters: Pavlina, Kimon, Demos and Tryphon. Each one of them is a different Monster, and they all have the hots for River. She, in return, seems to have the hots for each one of them too. Woo woo! I’m afraid that I kept wanting someone, anyone, to yell “Release the Kraken!’
River and the team have a plan now. While waiting for the perfect moment to take action, she has personal, solo time with each Monster. But she isn’t only attracted to them, she also is attracted to Hephaestus, the Greek God of Fire and Metalworking. I have to say that I first read Ms. Trepagnier’s Fortuna Academy Series and LOVED it! I missed another series after that, I don’t know what happened, and I saw this one. This is basically a new universe, but a couple of characters from her other series make appearances in this one. This is such a fun and exciting story! I can’t wait for the next Beautiful Monsters book!
January 10, 2022
The experience of reading this book was equivalent to what this security guard experienced
It was as obvious the book was terrible and not going to get better as it was that a heavy roller (steamroller) was headed toward the security guard. It was also obvious I could/should have stopped after the first couple of chapters. But just like the security guard, I did not stop. I did not get out of the way. In fact, I read the whole series. The entire time I was reading the series I kept telling myself to just stop.... please, just stop.... why haven't I stopped.
To me, a really good book is similar to an intricate woven tapestry or a complex jigsaw puzzle. When an author gets all the components to work together to support, strengthen, enhance, assist the story, the story in its own way becomes a work of art. If this book/series was a jigsaw puzzle it would look something like this.
Some of the components were there but they didn't work all that well together. The few components that were used were big, awkward, and as obvious as that steamroller. To make it an even more painful reading experience those same few components were used over and over and over again.
There was very little world building. The few things that were conveyed were stated over and over and over again. There was so much repetitive exposition that over explained simple things, not to mention the amount of mansplaining.
The reason I read the book and finished the series, is that it's one of the few that I have found where the FMC is bisexual in the reverse harem paranormal genre. As a bisexual woman, I enjoy reading this small sub-group of the RH paranormal genre. I liked that the f/f relation wasn't a separate relationship from any of the men. That some of the f/f steam scenes occurred with men participating.
It was as obvious the book was terrible and not going to get better as it was that a heavy roller (steamroller) was headed toward the security guard. It was also obvious I could/should have stopped after the first couple of chapters. But just like the security guard, I did not stop. I did not get out of the way. In fact, I read the whole series. The entire time I was reading the series I kept telling myself to just stop.... please, just stop.... why haven't I stopped.
To me, a really good book is similar to an intricate woven tapestry or a complex jigsaw puzzle. When an author gets all the components to work together to support, strengthen, enhance, assist the story, the story in its own way becomes a work of art. If this book/series was a jigsaw puzzle it would look something like this.
Some of the components were there but they didn't work all that well together. The few components that were used were big, awkward, and as obvious as that steamroller. To make it an even more painful reading experience those same few components were used over and over and over again.
There was very little world building. The few things that were conveyed were stated over and over and over again. There was so much repetitive exposition that over explained simple things, not to mention the amount of mansplaining.
The reason I read the book and finished the series, is that it's one of the few that I have found where the FMC is bisexual in the reverse harem paranormal genre. As a bisexual woman, I enjoy reading this small sub-group of the RH paranormal genre. I liked that the f/f relation wasn't a separate relationship from any of the men. That some of the f/f steam scenes occurred with men participating.
September 3, 2020
Another abrupt ending and cliffhanger
That pretty much sums it up. I really want to like this author. The idea of the story is great. But I can't stand the way these books flow. Things are happening until suddenly the book is over. There's a good way to do that to build suspense and put you on the edge of your seat begging for the next book....and then there's this. I enjoy all of the characters that we get to know and that's why I kept reading. But the way the plot goes for this book and the first one is just juvenile and simplistic. I don't know if the author really thinks she's being clever with the action scenes and plans that the characters are making or not. But I'm pretty sure a middle school child could come up with more clever "plans" and they would probably make more sense.
3 stars for the fact that I enjoy the characters and the potential this story has. I definitely feel like the relationships built fairly well. There were a few times the character names were mixed up but it wasn't too often. Don't read if you are expecting hot sex scenes. Sex is there but it's nothing to write home about. I think cohesion and a clear lack of direction is what was missing here. I felt like there was too much trying to happen with no real purpose. It's worth the read I guess if you want to know the conclusion to the whole Demeter plot. Spoiler: everything in both books happens exactly as all the good guys plan without a single hiccup or any kind of real opposition. But I don't know that I want to bother reading the next one. That ending was extremely ridiculous and abrupt. There is no conclusion to this story.
That pretty much sums it up. I really want to like this author. The idea of the story is great. But I can't stand the way these books flow. Things are happening until suddenly the book is over. There's a good way to do that to build suspense and put you on the edge of your seat begging for the next book....and then there's this. I enjoy all of the characters that we get to know and that's why I kept reading. But the way the plot goes for this book and the first one is just juvenile and simplistic. I don't know if the author really thinks she's being clever with the action scenes and plans that the characters are making or not. But I'm pretty sure a middle school child could come up with more clever "plans" and they would probably make more sense.
3 stars for the fact that I enjoy the characters and the potential this story has. I definitely feel like the relationships built fairly well. There were a few times the character names were mixed up but it wasn't too often. Don't read if you are expecting hot sex scenes. Sex is there but it's nothing to write home about. I think cohesion and a clear lack of direction is what was missing here. I felt like there was too much trying to happen with no real purpose. It's worth the read I guess if you want to know the conclusion to the whole Demeter plot. Spoiler: everything in both books happens exactly as all the good guys plan without a single hiccup or any kind of real opposition. But I don't know that I want to bother reading the next one. That ending was extremely ridiculous and abrupt. There is no conclusion to this story.
November 23, 2020
I rushed to pick up this book, dying to know what was going to happen next from book one.
This book picks up right where book one left off from and takes us on a journey of discovering, love, and sabotage.
River is desperate to know who, and what, she is.
Everyone else seems to know where she comes from, but doesn't want to divulge that information.
Apparently that's something her father wants to do.
Learning she can talk to animals, and apparently monsters, wasn't all that new to her.
She's being doing it her entire life.
As well as being immune to fire.
Though that seems to freak out a certain Phoenix shifter.
Finding out that she might have other powers to go along with that?
Yeah, that's a little harder to comprehend.
River's goal though while being in the Underworld is to get the collars of the monsters and allow them to get their human form back.
There is only one person, or God, that can help them.
And River will do whatever is necessary to get an audience with him.
Even if it means going up against a deranged Goddess to do so.
In book two, we find out about River's background and heritage.
About what makes her who she is.
We also learn more about what is going on in the Underworld and what must be done in order to save it.
Romances are building and alliances are being made.
I will give you guys a heads up though in this one.
If you are not a fan of female/female relationships, then I wouldn't recommend reading.
Or maybe you can just skip over that little naughty scene.
Overall, I very much enjoyed this book as much as the first one.
Definitely give it a read.
This book picks up right where book one left off from and takes us on a journey of discovering, love, and sabotage.
River is desperate to know who, and what, she is.
Everyone else seems to know where she comes from, but doesn't want to divulge that information.
Apparently that's something her father wants to do.
Learning she can talk to animals, and apparently monsters, wasn't all that new to her.
She's being doing it her entire life.
As well as being immune to fire.
Though that seems to freak out a certain Phoenix shifter.
Finding out that she might have other powers to go along with that?
Yeah, that's a little harder to comprehend.
River's goal though while being in the Underworld is to get the collars of the monsters and allow them to get their human form back.
There is only one person, or God, that can help them.
And River will do whatever is necessary to get an audience with him.
Even if it means going up against a deranged Goddess to do so.
In book two, we find out about River's background and heritage.
About what makes her who she is.
We also learn more about what is going on in the Underworld and what must be done in order to save it.
Romances are building and alliances are being made.
I will give you guys a heads up though in this one.
If you are not a fan of female/female relationships, then I wouldn't recommend reading.
Or maybe you can just skip over that little naughty scene.
Overall, I very much enjoyed this book as much as the first one.
Definitely give it a read.
July 21, 2022
This was an improvement from the first book in the romance department, relationships finally form and take the next step and friendships within the harem get better. There’s also some fun monster lovin scenes with partially shifted monster forms or monster tendencies, I am so NOT a spider person but I really like that there’s F/F in this so I’m pretending she’s not a spider in my head lol. The Phoenix s3x scene was kind of funny, I liked how she handled that. Can’t really mess up tentacles and the Minotaur scene was interesting. The stuff with Cerberus gives me secondhand embarrassment but I feel like that was the authors intention and honestly it’s so realistic to dog parenting I don’t find it out of place like other reviewers have. 🤷♀️
We also get the rescue Persephone part done with, which was satisfying, but then the end was another cliffhanger and tbh I have to ask why it didn’t just HEA after the rescue. It could’ve.
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Now we have a fight with Zeus? One that her father and Hades kept her out of so Hephaestus could take the blame and get kidnapped so… Hades could wage war with the uncontrollable Titans on Olympus? Is that where this is going? Idk.
I bought the audiobook boxset so obviously I’m going to finish listening to it but this isn’t my favorite Trepagnier series.
We also get the rescue Persephone part done with, which was satisfying, but then the end was another cliffhanger and tbh I have to ask why it didn’t just HEA after the rescue. It could’ve.
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Now we have a fight with Zeus? One that her father and Hades kept her out of so Hephaestus could take the blame and get kidnapped so… Hades could wage war with the uncontrollable Titans on Olympus? Is that where this is going? Idk.
I bought the audiobook boxset so obviously I’m going to finish listening to it but this isn’t my favorite Trepagnier series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2020
Exciting
I cant compliment Monster Song enough. The characters development and relationships, the plot, the writing, the descriptions - flawless. I was expecting a HEA, but now frustrated and excited to wait for the next book.
RH - 1 FMC, 4 Harem (3 m, 1 f)
River meets new characters and the crew and her make and finalize their plans against Demetes (however you saw, spell and pronounce it). The plan unfolds and the scenes play out in two glorious battle fronts against those who bet on the monsters and the goddess who started the whole thing. Relationships develop and finalize. In the last 10% there is a two week time skip that did not flow with the book, but was necessary for the cliffhanger in the last 2%.
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I am extremely disappointed in the last 5% with the time skip because 1. it was rushed. 2. Told not shown. 3. River became this weak person who, even though she asked questions, let their non-answers roll over her and she didn’t do everything possible to find her missing lover - which goes against literally ALL of her personality shown in the last two books.
I cant compliment Monster Song enough. The characters development and relationships, the plot, the writing, the descriptions - flawless. I was expecting a HEA, but now frustrated and excited to wait for the next book.
RH - 1 FMC, 4 Harem (3 m, 1 f)
River meets new characters and the crew and her make and finalize their plans against Demetes (however you saw, spell and pronounce it). The plan unfolds and the scenes play out in two glorious battle fronts against those who bet on the monsters and the goddess who started the whole thing. Relationships develop and finalize. In the last 10% there is a two week time skip that did not flow with the book, but was necessary for the cliffhanger in the last 2%.
[mini spoiler]
I am extremely disappointed in the last 5% with the time skip because 1. it was rushed. 2. Told not shown. 3. River became this weak person who, even though she asked questions, let their non-answers roll over her and she didn’t do everything possible to find her missing lover - which goes against literally ALL of her personality shown in the last two books.
April 9, 2022
Another cliffhanger ending. This book wraps up everything from book 1 but then throws a curve ball at the end for it to continue onto another book, this wasn't really necessary but I will read it as I want to know what happens to Hephaestus (and it would annoy me if I left a trilogy unfinished).
The cover artwork is beautiful but at the moment it doesn't seem relevant to the story, unless River will see her demon side in book 3 and it looks like the book covers. About 30% into book 2 theres some action in the form of kissing! Even though I was glad that it had finally happened it seemed to happen at a totally random time with no build up which made it a bit anticlimactic. Theres also some sex but if your hoping for some steamy group RH scenes there isn't any, River has quality time with all of her monsters on a 1 to 1 basis.
This trilogy has been on my TBR for a long time, the author is new to me and unfortunately I won't be reading more by JB Trepagnier. I like the idea of the story I'm just not a fan of the writing style, I also like a little more drama, sometimes its better if things don't go to plan.
The cover artwork is beautiful but at the moment it doesn't seem relevant to the story, unless River will see her demon side in book 3 and it looks like the book covers. About 30% into book 2 theres some action in the form of kissing! Even though I was glad that it had finally happened it seemed to happen at a totally random time with no build up which made it a bit anticlimactic. Theres also some sex but if your hoping for some steamy group RH scenes there isn't any, River has quality time with all of her monsters on a 1 to 1 basis.
This trilogy has been on my TBR for a long time, the author is new to me and unfortunately I won't be reading more by JB Trepagnier. I like the idea of the story I'm just not a fan of the writing style, I also like a little more drama, sometimes its better if things don't go to plan.
September 7, 2020
** 2.5 stars **
Not all series suffer from this but quite a few due. Series that should be duets instead of trilogies often end up with the middle book being a plot holder in the series -- a book in which nothing really gets done in the book, there is really little too no advancement of the characters development. JBT series suffer for this. It happened in the Scorchwood Supernatural Penitentiary Series. It was almost the same plot for the girl. She has powers she doesn't know where they come from; she befriends other prisoners (in this case monsters). First book ends in a cliffhanger of her meeting her father.
This book is nothing but planning. Nothing gets accomplished. There's some sexual slow-burn going on as gets some one-on-one with each of the monsters (FYI there is some FF love going on in this series). Overall it was a let-down and you could skip this book and go to the next without missing anything.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Not all series suffer from this but quite a few due. Series that should be duets instead of trilogies often end up with the middle book being a plot holder in the series -- a book in which nothing really gets done in the book, there is really little too no advancement of the characters development. JBT series suffer for this. It happened in the Scorchwood Supernatural Penitentiary Series. It was almost the same plot for the girl. She has powers she doesn't know where they come from; she befriends other prisoners (in this case monsters). First book ends in a cliffhanger of her meeting her father.
This book is nothing but planning. Nothing gets accomplished. There's some sexual slow-burn going on as gets some one-on-one with each of the monsters (FYI there is some FF love going on in this series). Overall it was a let-down and you could skip this book and go to the next without missing anything.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 20, 2022
This was a fun but super fast read; probably for the best considering the plot is all over the place. There is absolutely no background for what’s going on, like we are expected to know certain things but I’m just kinda along for the ride with this one.
I have to say the girl in the harem is definitely a rare treat and I do enjoy how this is incorporated; also the sex scenes including various monster traits was intriguing (I.e., the tentacles, damn that was hot).
We still have no context for who River is, we just know she’s some kind of duchess of hell.
Demeter is dead because somehow River manages to one up the goddess and stab her… believable.
At the end of the book Zeus is pissed because one of his sons, the “deformed” one no less, was the one who created the weapon that killed her; thus, he whisks him away for impending punishment, to which I’m sure Rivers reaction will be to find a way to chase after her man.
This has definitely been a unique take on Hades and Persephone and I’m eager to see how the series closes out.
~3 stars~
I have to say the girl in the harem is definitely a rare treat and I do enjoy how this is incorporated; also the sex scenes including various monster traits was intriguing (I.e., the tentacles, damn that was hot).
We still have no context for who River is, we just know she’s some kind of duchess of hell.
Demeter is dead because somehow River manages to one up the goddess and stab her… believable.
At the end of the book Zeus is pissed because one of his sons, the “deformed” one no less, was the one who created the weapon that killed her; thus, he whisks him away for impending punishment, to which I’m sure Rivers reaction will be to find a way to chase after her man.
This has definitely been a unique take on Hades and Persephone and I’m eager to see how the series closes out.
~3 stars~
October 16, 2020
I literally just got mad.
Y'all this series is awesome. It's the first I've read by this author and they now have to be added to my virtual stalking list.
Also that cliffhanger.......
I was not ready, at all.
Please for the love of all that is holy don't do this to me again!!!! My words after finishing it, are not amazon approved so I'll give you some hints, they start with MF, GD, SOB. Cause just saying I was all about this book and was not prepared for 100%. Normally I read a book and keep check on how much I've got left, I was just too into this series to check.
I now want to cry because it's over and I have to wait for the next one, and hope to God it's just a trilogy so I know what happens, but at the same time hope it keeps going because I love River and her freaking harem!!
Side note I've never actually read a reverse harem book that included another female in the harem, and I can definitely say I'm going to have to explore this!!
Y'all this series is awesome. It's the first I've read by this author and they now have to be added to my virtual stalking list.
Also that cliffhanger.......
I was not ready, at all.
Please for the love of all that is holy don't do this to me again!!!! My words after finishing it, are not amazon approved so I'll give you some hints, they start with MF, GD, SOB. Cause just saying I was all about this book and was not prepared for 100%. Normally I read a book and keep check on how much I've got left, I was just too into this series to check.
I now want to cry because it's over and I have to wait for the next one, and hope to God it's just a trilogy so I know what happens, but at the same time hope it keeps going because I love River and her freaking harem!!
Side note I've never actually read a reverse harem book that included another female in the harem, and I can definitely say I'm going to have to explore this!!
March 31, 2024
This book was soo good. To keep it short and sweet I’m loving the way the story is coming together. And the plot is so seamless and really flows well which makes it that much better.
I love our FMC River and how protective she is of her harem. It’s interesting to see how each of their relationships progress with River while still staying the somewhat same with each other. I love the dynamic between them all.
Lastly that cliffhanger was fucked but I kinda saw it coming a bit with the way everyone was acting. I’m excited and a little weary to see where it goes from here. I still don’t think we’ve seen all River can do and I’m giddy to see if and how she may test her powers on others.
So to the author awesome job. Truly well done. And to another reader if you’ve got this far past book two then you already know how I feel. If not give this a read bc you never know what you’ll miss.
That’s it for me I’m onto the next :)
I love our FMC River and how protective she is of her harem. It’s interesting to see how each of their relationships progress with River while still staying the somewhat same with each other. I love the dynamic between them all.
Lastly that cliffhanger was fucked but I kinda saw it coming a bit with the way everyone was acting. I’m excited and a little weary to see where it goes from here. I still don’t think we’ve seen all River can do and I’m giddy to see if and how she may test her powers on others.
So to the author awesome job. Truly well done. And to another reader if you’ve got this far past book two then you already know how I feel. If not give this a read bc you never know what you’ll miss.
That’s it for me I’m onto the next :)
May 10, 2024
It's hard to rate these books separately when I just read all three straight through, so I hope I'm not mixing up what's in each book. I really enjoyed this one, too. I loved that river seemed to be making more character development. I loved that she was the one who killed demeter. I love her father and the first sex scenes she had with everyone was amazing Pavlina with her webs, demos and her burning the room down together, naked swimming with her Kraken, her God glowing like he did, and her minotaur it gave me the warm and fuzzies. I wanted more detail, though, some of it felt more like I was reading vs. feeling it and imagining myself there. Also, maybe it's just me because I genuinely love the psychotic blood thirsty fmc's for a half demon I expected her to be a little more like solfron. She didn't really feel twisted to me, just open-minded to the fact that this is a different realm and these monsters and gods need different things it felt that way in the first book too.
December 11, 2020
This is the second book in the series. River is still dealing with her father being a Duke of Hell and finding out some backstory of him and her mother. Since he's her father than it seems that she might have a demonic form of her own.
Another Greek god, Hephaestus, makes an appearance. She needs him to do something but he's not overly fond of being around people. Persephone has been captured by Demeter so the theme for this book is the group trying to free Persephone and dealing one and for all with Demeter. Then there's the beings that love to watch the human/monsters kill each other in the arena and some kind of punishment seems due for them.
And yes, these are reverse-harem books so expect a lot of sex. In my own opinion I think the books would have been just as good without the sex, though. It seems that it's going to take up a fair amount of room in any book of this series.
Another Greek god, Hephaestus, makes an appearance. She needs him to do something but he's not overly fond of being around people. Persephone has been captured by Demeter so the theme for this book is the group trying to free Persephone and dealing one and for all with Demeter. Then there's the beings that love to watch the human/monsters kill each other in the arena and some kind of punishment seems due for them.
And yes, these are reverse-harem books so expect a lot of sex. In my own opinion I think the books would have been just as good without the sex, though. It seems that it's going to take up a fair amount of room in any book of this series.
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