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Power of Blood #1
Triad's Curse
Three jaded legion, one desperate human and a world in need.
Cami will do anything to repair the harm she has caused. Even if that means being taken to Melbak, a land where the creatures who live there, legion, detest humans. Cami holds the key to save the dwindling land that has become crippled by a mysterious, dangerous poison.
The power she holds can only be released by joining a triad. But the three legion who form hers complicate everything.
Tallis, who despises her on sight, determined to punish Cami until she runs.
Fenar, who treats everything like a game, and Cami, his new toy.
Wellyn, who seems to embrace Cami, but hides his true self like a dark secret.
They think to break her, but these legion have never met a human like Cami, and she will never give in. But as her relationship with her triad deepens, she finds she must fight the attraction that grows. It soon becomes clear that she is in imminent danger if her blood truly holds the power they need.
And it does.
Sometimes debts must pay with blood.
Cami will do anything to repair the harm she has caused. Even if that means being taken to Melbak, a land where the creatures who live there, legion, detest humans. Cami holds the key to save the dwindling land that has become crippled by a mysterious, dangerous poison.
The power she holds can only be released by joining a triad. But the three legion who form hers complicate everything.
Tallis, who despises her on sight, determined to punish Cami until she runs.
Fenar, who treats everything like a game, and Cami, his new toy.
Wellyn, who seems to embrace Cami, but hides his true self like a dark secret.
They think to break her, but these legion have never met a human like Cami, and she will never give in. But as her relationship with her triad deepens, she finds she must fight the attraction that grows. It soon becomes clear that she is in imminent danger if her blood truly holds the power they need.
And it does.
Sometimes debts must pay with blood.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2022
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January 28, 2023
3.7 stars. Review for the whole duet. This is a supernatural / fantasy RH. It’s a good duet to read if you’re like me, and enjoyed The Bonds that Tie series by J Bree at first, and then you were disappointed when it went downhill. This has similar ingredients, but this author doesn’t drop the ball, and it’s still different enough to be its own thing. (And unlike the Bonds series, this has real grovel and apology from the guys!)
The plot: the heroine is a normal human living in our regular world, and she has no idea that anything supernatural is out there. She signs up for a mysterious trial where she’ll agree to go somewhere to donate blood on a regular basis, and not see her family again. It’s all very vague. But in return, her family gets a life-saving amount of money. (We find out why she’s willing to do this later on – she’s aware that it seems weird and sus).
She’s shocked to find out that she actually signed up to go through a portal that brings her to this fantasy land inhabited by Legion (supernatural beings that look like humans, but some of them have tails or horns, and X-men type of powers). She’s paired with 3 Legion guys to be their “fated mates” type of thing (it’s not exactly that, but it’s this world’s version of it. But the “fated mates” scenario involves them drinking her blood like vampires). Two of the guys are dismayed and angry to get a lowly human, and 1 guy is into it. So, it’s got some Pack Darling: Part One vibes, too.
The rest of the story her adjusting to her new surroundings, figuring out what’s going on and why things in this world are fucked up, and dealing with 1 guy being a dick, 1 guy being snarky/flirty but siding with the dickish one too much, and 1 being a cinnamon roll. The heroine is likeable, she’s not a doormat and doesn’t take the dickish guy's treatment lying down. There’s also surprise 4th guy. So, this also has that trope I like in some RHs, where the heroine is like, “surprise, 3 guys who didn’t treat me well – I have a secret 4th guy who’s better!”
This is slightly below 4 stars because although I enjoyed it, I probably won’t re-read it, or think about these characters much after finishing (which is my criteria for 4-5 stars). And I’ve got some nitpicks with the worldbuilding. I’m not sure I completely get how this society works, or the structure of it. I wouldn’t say the worldbuilding is bad. It’s inventive and interesting, and I wasn't confused enough that it threw off the momentum. It just feels a bit thin in some places. Like for example, one of the guys has to learn what coffee is from the heroine…but he also somehow knows what Harry Potter is. Huh?
But my minor quibbles aside, overall, if you’re looking for a new paranormal RH that has the trope, “heroine gets placed with a group of guys who resent her,” but with some fresh ingredients -- and some real grovel and apology after the guys treat her poorly! – this duet is enjoyable.
The plot: the heroine is a normal human living in our regular world, and she has no idea that anything supernatural is out there. She signs up for a mysterious trial where she’ll agree to go somewhere to donate blood on a regular basis, and not see her family again. It’s all very vague. But in return, her family gets a life-saving amount of money. (We find out why she’s willing to do this later on – she’s aware that it seems weird and sus).
She’s shocked to find out that she actually signed up to go through a portal that brings her to this fantasy land inhabited by Legion (supernatural beings that look like humans, but some of them have tails or horns, and X-men type of powers). She’s paired with 3 Legion guys to be their “fated mates” type of thing (it’s not exactly that, but it’s this world’s version of it. But the “fated mates” scenario involves them drinking her blood like vampires). Two of the guys are dismayed and angry to get a lowly human, and 1 guy is into it. So, it’s got some Pack Darling: Part One vibes, too.
The rest of the story her adjusting to her new surroundings, figuring out what’s going on and why things in this world are fucked up, and dealing with 1 guy being a dick, 1 guy being snarky/flirty but siding with the dickish one too much, and 1 being a cinnamon roll. The heroine is likeable, she’s not a doormat and doesn’t take the dickish guy's treatment lying down. There’s also surprise 4th guy. So, this also has that trope I like in some RHs, where the heroine is like, “surprise, 3 guys who didn’t treat me well – I have a secret 4th guy who’s better!”
This is slightly below 4 stars because although I enjoyed it, I probably won’t re-read it, or think about these characters much after finishing (which is my criteria for 4-5 stars). And I’ve got some nitpicks with the worldbuilding. I’m not sure I completely get how this society works, or the structure of it. I wouldn’t say the worldbuilding is bad. It’s inventive and interesting, and I wasn't confused enough that it threw off the momentum. It just feels a bit thin in some places. Like for example, one of the guys has to learn what coffee is from the heroine…but he also somehow knows what Harry Potter is. Huh?
But my minor quibbles aside, overall, if you’re looking for a new paranormal RH that has the trope, “heroine gets placed with a group of guys who resent her,” but with some fresh ingredients -- and some real grovel and apology after the guys treat her poorly! – this duet is enjoyable.
April 11, 2023
Reading this book felt like someone has set a challenge "how fast can you write a story"
Everything felt rushed
The story itself was very good 👍
A girl "the chosen one" brought from the human world to be a "wet nurse" or an "energy drink" if you want to three immature boys (Huey, Dewy and Louie)
One minute they have her
Then bam, they love her
Then bam there is a fourth one
I didn't hate the book, but felt like it needed an extra 100 pages for the relationship to develope
Everything felt rushed
The story itself was very good 👍
A girl "the chosen one" brought from the human world to be a "wet nurse" or an "energy drink" if you want to three immature boys (Huey, Dewy and Louie)
One minute they have her
Then bam, they love her
Then bam there is a fourth one
I didn't hate the book, but felt like it needed an extra 100 pages for the relationship to develope
September 4, 2023
The beginning was hard to get through and nothing progressed much throughout the book yet for some reason I’m going to pick up the next book. It was juvenile, the plot was all over the place and not very clear, things weren’t happening organically and I don’t think I really liked this book yet it’s somehow addicting.
September 20, 2023
3.50 ⭐️ This was an entertaining and quick read.
October 8, 2022
This book kept me up late - I was up until 3am, eyes blurry, and had to increase the font size to finish reading. Late! And then that cliffhanger… I would like book two now, please. I can’t believe Mae kept us hanging like that!
Triad’s Curse is about Cami, who signs herself over to Legion Co. for her blood to be used in experimental trials in exchange for all her family’s financial woes being resolved. Instead, she finds Legion Co is actually a cover for a race of people on a different plane, Melbak, and that she will be attached to a triad of Legion, giving them her blood to boost their powers. Her joining the triad is a bit contentious, and not all members are amiable to her presence. Humans are dirty and bring disease; even if her blood makes her a strong boost, she’s not wanted. To earn her place, she must withstand a multitude of trials, as all Legion are required as they come of age to prove their worth, but these trials came closer to abuse.
This was a great enemies-to-lovers romance. I enjoyed that the antagonism between the characters was based on real events, not some miscommunication. One from the triad believed Cami should not be his boost and was intent on trying anything short of physical harm to get her to leave. But she was stronger-willed than he expected and took the misuse. The entire triad is not against her, so she has some support, but her trust is shaken several times.
I feel it is a medium-burn romance focusing on relationship-building before s3xual satisfaction. The scenes are tastefully done and closer to romantic than bodice-ripping.
I loved this book. It is part one of a duet. I look forward to the conclusion in book two.
Triad’s Curse is about Cami, who signs herself over to Legion Co. for her blood to be used in experimental trials in exchange for all her family’s financial woes being resolved. Instead, she finds Legion Co is actually a cover for a race of people on a different plane, Melbak, and that she will be attached to a triad of Legion, giving them her blood to boost their powers. Her joining the triad is a bit contentious, and not all members are amiable to her presence. Humans are dirty and bring disease; even if her blood makes her a strong boost, she’s not wanted. To earn her place, she must withstand a multitude of trials, as all Legion are required as they come of age to prove their worth, but these trials came closer to abuse.
This was a great enemies-to-lovers romance. I enjoyed that the antagonism between the characters was based on real events, not some miscommunication. One from the triad believed Cami should not be his boost and was intent on trying anything short of physical harm to get her to leave. But she was stronger-willed than he expected and took the misuse. The entire triad is not against her, so she has some support, but her trust is shaken several times.
I feel it is a medium-burn romance focusing on relationship-building before s3xual satisfaction. The scenes are tastefully done and closer to romantic than bodice-ripping.
I loved this book. It is part one of a duet. I look forward to the conclusion in book two.
January 29, 2023
A mix between 'the cruel prince' and 'wintersong' set in a Jaymin Eve 's world. Yeah, it's a RH. I went in blind and i didn't knew and this is the main reason for not reading the next one in the series.
I wanted to know more about their world. They were on a different planet? A different realm?
I wanted to know more about their world. They were on a different planet? A different realm?
December 30, 2022
The whole new dimension is nice with good potential… if only we couldn’t guess the plot and how it will progress like a thick wool string.
My heart is beating for Eyke despite my previous sentence ^^ and I will read the following book JUST for this character.
My heart is beating for Eyke despite my previous sentence ^^ and I will read the following book JUST for this character.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2023
This book needs some serious editing. As such I’m just going to post the notes I made as I went along, unedited. Enjoy.
Weird descriptions of relationships (my boys to refer to her brothers)
Is it Ma or Mom? Make a choice before I lose my mind
Real-life brands are jarring and out of place
Grammar mistakes
Why would a skirt squeak? How does a skirt squeak?
Tone is too heavy for the first chapter, and jarring when there’s no transition to “this doctors a DILF” in the very next chapter. And this tone doesn’t continue in the rest of the book, pick a mood!
Confusing sentence combinations
A pleasant view of something you’ve been calling an apocalyptic place and somewhere you’ve essentially been coerced to? it’s way too early to enjoy the view
Language? They can read English for some reason but she can’t read their language? Make it make sense, they’re supposed to hate humans and their dad was the one going to earth.
Window seat for Tallis brooding? How would she know that?
How do you know this woman is Nakasha?
What the fuck is a ratid- why explain what a ratid is only after mentioning them a couple of times like we should know what they are
“The legion” in reference to one person. Overused and confusing when it’s also the name of their people
Sentence variation. Simple sentence after simple sentence after simple sentence; James Joyce would weep
Word choice
Focused really hard on Wellyn’s description but all I knew about the others is bright hair and rattlesnake tail
WORD CHOICE!!
Never any real explanation of the reason the FMC specifically could work as a boost
It felt like the author wrote the book from the author’s POV with knowing everything before it was going to happen but hastily changed it to appease an editor, who then half assed the actual editing and the portion where it they make it make sense
Weird descriptions of relationships (my boys to refer to her brothers)
Is it Ma or Mom? Make a choice before I lose my mind
Real-life brands are jarring and out of place
Grammar mistakes
Why would a skirt squeak? How does a skirt squeak?
Tone is too heavy for the first chapter, and jarring when there’s no transition to “this doctors a DILF” in the very next chapter. And this tone doesn’t continue in the rest of the book, pick a mood!
Confusing sentence combinations
A pleasant view of something you’ve been calling an apocalyptic place and somewhere you’ve essentially been coerced to? it’s way too early to enjoy the view
Language? They can read English for some reason but she can’t read their language? Make it make sense, they’re supposed to hate humans and their dad was the one going to earth.
Window seat for Tallis brooding? How would she know that?
How do you know this woman is Nakasha?
What the fuck is a ratid- why explain what a ratid is only after mentioning them a couple of times like we should know what they are
“The legion” in reference to one person. Overused and confusing when it’s also the name of their people
Sentence variation. Simple sentence after simple sentence after simple sentence; James Joyce would weep
Word choice
Focused really hard on Wellyn’s description but all I knew about the others is bright hair and rattlesnake tail
WORD CHOICE!!
Never any real explanation of the reason the FMC specifically could work as a boost
It felt like the author wrote the book from the author’s POV with knowing everything before it was going to happen but hastily changed it to appease an editor, who then half assed the actual editing and the portion where it they make it make sense
June 10, 2023
By no means a bad duet and quite nicely developed it just I didn't fully vibe with it for some reason.
Had some good angst, world building was unique and characters were okay. I just didn't connect with them for some reason and maybe felt it was somehow predictable?
It did also have a few angsty scenes which were good. Heroine was also not a doormat.
But the reasons as for why certain characters were causing the angst just didn't make sense to me in the end.🤷♀️
Had some good angst, world building was unique and characters were okay. I just didn't connect with them for some reason and maybe felt it was somehow predictable?
It did also have a few angsty scenes which were good. Heroine was also not a doormat.
But the reasons as for why certain characters were causing the angst just didn't make sense to me in the end.🤷♀️
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May 25, 2024★DNF 56%! Honestly I did not understand a single thing in this book apart from the first 30 pages. So disappointing, had high expectation but i guess that’s my fault. I wanted a bully romance and i in fact did not get that. the characters were so boring - no personality at all. I just know if I continue reading I will 100% get into a slump.
August 5, 2023
Finished this book 10 mins into a 3hr flight! WHY DIDNT I DOWNLOAD BOOK2 BEFORE I LOST SIGNAL 😫
Honestly this was a great fast paced story, easy to grasp world building and a harem that has your little bit of everything included( especially that one who fights the bond at all costs and deliciously and painfully hurts the FMC in the process)
I picked this up based off 2 pages I saw on a tiktok, doing this usually leads me down the path of dissapointment, but not this time!
I was so pleased with how quickly this story sucked me in, I do love a FMC who is going through some personal struggles which the harem arnt fully aware of and proceed to treat her terribly. This got me out of my holiday reading slump.
The mystery of the cursed Legion is also really intriguing, even if I have sort of guessed at were it's leading( I think 🤔) its still fun getting all the clue pieces put together .
🖤🖤🖤
'I couldn’t school my face, not with this most personal dagger to my heart. Everything that had he had done to me before I could shut down, put in a box. But this was too much. On todays of all days. My knees buckled and I slid to the ground'😭😭😭
🖤🖤🖤
All in all I loved this book and now that I'm back in the land of WiFi I will be immediately be downloading the free book with the boys pov to the end of book1 and then straight onto book 2 🥰🥰
TROPES
🖤 ENEMIES TO LOVERS
🖤 Bullying
🖤 Forced proximity
🖤 RH / WHY CHOOSE
🖤 Heartbreaking cliffhanger
🖤 MMC's with demonic/monster parts ( rattle snake tail/tentacle arms/fangs)
🖤Blood drinking
Honestly this was a great fast paced story, easy to grasp world building and a harem that has your little bit of everything included( especially that one who fights the bond at all costs and deliciously and painfully hurts the FMC in the process)
I picked this up based off 2 pages I saw on a tiktok, doing this usually leads me down the path of dissapointment, but not this time!
I was so pleased with how quickly this story sucked me in, I do love a FMC who is going through some personal struggles which the harem arnt fully aware of and proceed to treat her terribly. This got me out of my holiday reading slump.
The mystery of the cursed Legion is also really intriguing, even if I have sort of guessed at were it's leading( I think 🤔) its still fun getting all the clue pieces put together .
🖤🖤🖤
'I couldn’t school my face, not with this most personal dagger to my heart. Everything that had he had done to me before I could shut down, put in a box. But this was too much. On todays of all days. My knees buckled and I slid to the ground'😭😭😭
🖤🖤🖤
All in all I loved this book and now that I'm back in the land of WiFi I will be immediately be downloading the free book with the boys pov to the end of book1 and then straight onto book 2 🥰🥰
TROPES
🖤 ENEMIES TO LOVERS
🖤 Bullying
🖤 Forced proximity
🖤 RH / WHY CHOOSE
🖤 Heartbreaking cliffhanger
🖤 MMC's with demonic/monster parts ( rattle snake tail/tentacle arms/fangs)
🖤Blood drinking
December 13, 2022
I’m obsessed with this book! I loved the world, the characters, the plot; I literally loved everything. The spice, angst, tension, all of it was fucking fantastic. I devoured this book late into the night and that cliffhanger…. Ugh. Mae I want to hate you so much for leaving us on that cliffhanger, but I love you just as much for this book! I don’t just want more. I NEED more like I need air to breathe!
What to expect in Triad’s Curse:
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Bully
🖤 Forced Proximity
🖤 Why Choose
🖤 Paranormal
🖤 Cliffhanger
What to expect in Triad’s Curse:
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Bully
🖤 Forced Proximity
🖤 Why Choose
🖤 Paranormal
🖤 Cliffhanger
November 21, 2022
I kinda liked the premise and the world building ( at the beginning), but then there wasn't any development
November 12, 2022
thank you mae for giving me an arc of this book!
it was super interesting and well written. i actually really enjoyed it, even though some parts were a little cringe. but can we talk about the ending please?!?! that hurt so bad. also PLEASE RELEASE THE SECOND ONE SOON
it was super interesting and well written. i actually really enjoyed it, even though some parts were a little cringe. but can we talk about the ending please?!?! that hurt so bad. also PLEASE RELEASE THE SECOND ONE SOON
April 15, 2024
Honestly, I didn’t know what was happening and BAM suddenly they were having sex and there were tentacles
April 14, 2025
4.5 Stars
May 18, 2025
DNF
The beginning was interesting but quickly went downhill. The writing was amateurish and needed editing. The world building was quite unimaginative, and the characters were bland.
The beginning was interesting but quickly went downhill. The writing was amateurish and needed editing. The world building was quite unimaginative, and the characters were bland.
December 4, 2023
3.5⭐️
Waiting till I finish B2 to review.
Ends on an abrupt, incomplete cliffy.
Waiting till I finish B2 to review.
Ends on an abrupt, incomplete cliffy.
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January 9, 2025DNF @ 44%. I can’t stand the mmcs, the writing is sub par and I am almost half way in, and I’m still not interested.
October 22, 2022
Book 2, please.
October 19, 2022
4/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶
Triad’s Curse is book 1 in the Power of Blood series. It helped me get out a major book slump. The cover is what first drew me in, but the story is what hooked me. It is a paranormal RH with bullying, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and a cliffhanger ending that will leaving you heartbroken and outraged, but it's soooooo worth it. I immediately downloaded the bonus scenes from the guys POV afterwards, because I needed more! The author did a great job balancing world building and character development. I feel like this a slow to medium burn with a little spice that is 🔥.
Triad’s Curse is multiple POV that follows our FMC, Cami, a human that agrees to a contract that will to help free her family of the burdens she feels responsible for. All she is aware of is that she will take part in a particular trial that involves her blood, and if successful, she will be helping them secure the future for many. She is a very broken woman, and because of that she agrees to the arrangement, knowing she will no longer be able to have contact with her family. Cami will face any challenge or trial thrown at her to ensure her families wellbeing. Cami is so strong-willed, and you will love seeing her give it as good as she gets it. Cami is brought to Melbak, a world where the measurement of ones power determines their worth, and becoming a boost is a huge honor, however, humans are despised. We are introduced to Wellyn, Fenar, and Tallis, the triad that unknowingly got volunteered to participate in the same experiment. So, you can only guess how well it goes when Cami is introduced as the boost for their Triad. One thing is for sure, Cami awakens something different in all of them. Wellyn is undeniably hard not to fall in love with immediately. He is kind, open-minded, and accepting. Fenar takes a little warming up to because of his willingness to look the other way in situations. Tallis is something else all his own. He is so angsty, and is determined to singlehandedly break Cami at any cost, with the exception of physical harm. He believes that if she breaks, she will ask for another Triad. When he finally succeeds in breaking her, you will be left feeling as gutted and utterly broken from the betrayal as Cami. We are also introduced to a 4th character, Eyke, that only Cami can see, and I im excited to learn more about him in the next book. I have a feeling they are going to uncover some major truths in the next book, and there better be a crap ton of groveling. It is going to take a lot to mend my heart.
There were times I laughed out loud, blushed, wanted to throw my kindle, and cry, but the one thing I know for sure is that you will not want to stop reading it, or for it to end. I need book 2 NOW!
2/5 🌶
Triad’s Curse is book 1 in the Power of Blood series. It helped me get out a major book slump. The cover is what first drew me in, but the story is what hooked me. It is a paranormal RH with bullying, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and a cliffhanger ending that will leaving you heartbroken and outraged, but it's soooooo worth it. I immediately downloaded the bonus scenes from the guys POV afterwards, because I needed more! The author did a great job balancing world building and character development. I feel like this a slow to medium burn with a little spice that is 🔥.
Triad’s Curse is multiple POV that follows our FMC, Cami, a human that agrees to a contract that will to help free her family of the burdens she feels responsible for. All she is aware of is that she will take part in a particular trial that involves her blood, and if successful, she will be helping them secure the future for many. She is a very broken woman, and because of that she agrees to the arrangement, knowing she will no longer be able to have contact with her family. Cami will face any challenge or trial thrown at her to ensure her families wellbeing. Cami is so strong-willed, and you will love seeing her give it as good as she gets it. Cami is brought to Melbak, a world where the measurement of ones power determines their worth, and becoming a boost is a huge honor, however, humans are despised. We are introduced to Wellyn, Fenar, and Tallis, the triad that unknowingly got volunteered to participate in the same experiment. So, you can only guess how well it goes when Cami is introduced as the boost for their Triad. One thing is for sure, Cami awakens something different in all of them. Wellyn is undeniably hard not to fall in love with immediately. He is kind, open-minded, and accepting. Fenar takes a little warming up to because of his willingness to look the other way in situations. Tallis is something else all his own. He is so angsty, and is determined to singlehandedly break Cami at any cost, with the exception of physical harm. He believes that if she breaks, she will ask for another Triad. When he finally succeeds in breaking her, you will be left feeling as gutted and utterly broken from the betrayal as Cami. We are also introduced to a 4th character, Eyke, that only Cami can see, and I im excited to learn more about him in the next book. I have a feeling they are going to uncover some major truths in the next book, and there better be a crap ton of groveling. It is going to take a lot to mend my heart.
There were times I laughed out loud, blushed, wanted to throw my kindle, and cry, but the one thing I know for sure is that you will not want to stop reading it, or for it to end. I need book 2 NOW!
July 13, 2023
I wasn’t sure what to expect going in but I couldn’t put it down. I’m not a huge fantasy or paranormal reader. I have a love/ hate relationship with bully romances. I like the edge but mostly authors don’t do a good job at redemption for the bullying and that is a turn off to me. When I’ve seen this one mentioned in reader groups it’s specifically that book two has a good grovel and that’s ultimately what pulled me in here.
Tallis is foul, truly. I’m not sure how this author is going to redeem this guy. He’s a cruel, entitled brat. All his bullying antics to h are pathetic and extremely childish. She’s not even bothered by his ridiculous behavior which enrages him further. I would like to thank this author for not letting h fall to pieces at his bullying. I hate it when the h acts all tough in public and falls apart in private. This h is truly unbothered by his petty antics.
NOW - he does finally get to her in the end. I have a feeling he’s going to be the one deeply regretting his actions. I’m ready for a grovel. Spoiler below 👇
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The h feels responsible for her family’s troubles. Obviously, she isn’t really, but guilt is a bitch. She happily accepted all this crap knowing her family was benefiting. She only had a few pictures she was treasuring. Suspecting the man child in charge would act like a giant infant if he found them she did everything she could to protect them.
In his desperate throws of bratty behavior he ends up locating them and then setting up an elaborate plot up destroy them and devastate h. This is his betrayal.
There are some spicy scenes here. Like 2 of them. They are ok but not overly spicy. If I understood them correctly it was all foreplay. I don’t really count those personally because they seem unsatisfying to me as a reader. It’s better than no spice at all though 🤷🏻♀️.
There is an OW who Tallis wanted as his boost. Unfortunately for the man child she’s not a boost and if she was she definitely didn’t want him. He was like a brother to her. She was actually pretty friendly to h.
Tallis is foul, truly. I’m not sure how this author is going to redeem this guy. He’s a cruel, entitled brat. All his bullying antics to h are pathetic and extremely childish. She’s not even bothered by his ridiculous behavior which enrages him further. I would like to thank this author for not letting h fall to pieces at his bullying. I hate it when the h acts all tough in public and falls apart in private. This h is truly unbothered by his petty antics.
NOW - he does finally get to her in the end. I have a feeling he’s going to be the one deeply regretting his actions. I’m ready for a grovel. Spoiler below 👇
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The h feels responsible for her family’s troubles. Obviously, she isn’t really, but guilt is a bitch. She happily accepted all this crap knowing her family was benefiting. She only had a few pictures she was treasuring. Suspecting the man child in charge would act like a giant infant if he found them she did everything she could to protect them.
In his desperate throws of bratty behavior he ends up locating them and then setting up an elaborate plot up destroy them and devastate h. This is his betrayal.
There are some spicy scenes here. Like 2 of them. They are ok but not overly spicy. If I understood them correctly it was all foreplay. I don’t really count those personally because they seem unsatisfying to me as a reader. It’s better than no spice at all though 🤷🏻♀️.
There is an OW who Tallis wanted as his boost. Unfortunately for the man child she’s not a boost and if she was she definitely didn’t want him. He was like a brother to her. She was actually pretty friendly to h.
October 10, 2022
“Triads Curse” is hands down one of the best books I’ve read this year.
“Triads Curse” is about a human woman, Cali, who ends up unknowingly sacrificing herself to give her family a better life. Once taken from earth, she ends up on another plane where she’s assigned a group of men (hence the term: triad) to be their Boost. A Boost is, in other words, their own personal blood bank.
At this point, you’re probably wondering if this is just another vampire reverse harem. If you’re thinking that, you’d be completely wrong as this is even better. The three men are called Legions, and while they live in a dying plane, they’re absolutely not demons. Part of their life means that they need powerful blood to grow powerful themselves. Cali is the most powerful Boost that they’ve seen in a while, and the story that ensues is Cali navigating her feelings for these three men, while slowly realizing that not everything in this deal is as it seems. Of course, this is also a bully romance, so you can expect that not all members of the triad are welcoming to the idea of human blood.
This book has so many of my favorite tropes, all with a side of organic harem building. I flew through book one and I can’t wait to start seeing teasers for book two. While I can’t stand reading unfinished series, I actually look forward to revisiting this world in the future, and I can’t wait to see how Cali makes the men grovel in book two.
“Triads Curse” is about a human woman, Cali, who ends up unknowingly sacrificing herself to give her family a better life. Once taken from earth, she ends up on another plane where she’s assigned a group of men (hence the term: triad) to be their Boost. A Boost is, in other words, their own personal blood bank.
At this point, you’re probably wondering if this is just another vampire reverse harem. If you’re thinking that, you’d be completely wrong as this is even better. The three men are called Legions, and while they live in a dying plane, they’re absolutely not demons. Part of their life means that they need powerful blood to grow powerful themselves. Cali is the most powerful Boost that they’ve seen in a while, and the story that ensues is Cali navigating her feelings for these three men, while slowly realizing that not everything in this deal is as it seems. Of course, this is also a bully romance, so you can expect that not all members of the triad are welcoming to the idea of human blood.
This book has so many of my favorite tropes, all with a side of organic harem building. I flew through book one and I can’t wait to start seeing teasers for book two. While I can’t stand reading unfinished series, I actually look forward to revisiting this world in the future, and I can’t wait to see how Cali makes the men grovel in book two.
July 9, 2025
I didn’t like any of the guys at first, but Wellyn really grew on me once he finally stood up to Tallis. That moment gave him a backbone, and from then on, I loved him. As for Fenar—he started off as nothing more than Tallis’ sidekick (and totally irrelevant), but by the end, he became likable and actually felt present. His jealousy? Lowkey one of my favorite things about him.
Tallis, though? Just a straight-up dick. He was bitter that the girl he supposedly loved didn’t love him back - oh, and let’s not forget: he was in love with another woman. But don’t worry, it wasn’t “true love.”.
Eyke is my solid #2. Better than Fenar and Tallis combined, and he barely even had page time.
I REALLY REALLY liked Cami. She was strong, held her own, and didn’t fall for their usual BS. Watching the guys actually have to grovel for once? So satisfying.
Now, did I understand anything beyond Cami’s story and the whole “world is failing and covered in black goo” situation? Not really. The politics went right over my head (probably a me problem 🤷🏻♀️), and there were so many new names thrown in that I couldn’t keep track.
I loved the ending and the betrayal twist - because you know what that means: more groveling, and I’m always here for that.
Tallis, though? Just a straight-up dick. He was bitter that the girl he supposedly loved didn’t love him back - oh, and let’s not forget: he was in love with another woman. But don’t worry, it wasn’t “true love.”.
Eyke is my solid #2. Better than Fenar and Tallis combined, and he barely even had page time.
I REALLY REALLY liked Cami. She was strong, held her own, and didn’t fall for their usual BS. Watching the guys actually have to grovel for once? So satisfying.
Now, did I understand anything beyond Cami’s story and the whole “world is failing and covered in black goo” situation? Not really. The politics went right over my head (probably a me problem 🤷🏻♀️), and there were so many new names thrown in that I couldn’t keep track.
I loved the ending and the betrayal twist - because you know what that means: more groveling, and I’m always here for that.
October 6, 2023
This was a 4.5 ⭐ for me!
I received a free copy of this book from The Smuthood in exchange for an honest review.
Non-spoiler review - This book was super refreshing for me. While it definitely had some common troupe themes (the shy guy, the charassmic guy, and then the a-hole), I felt like it was unique in a lot of the story line compared to some of the recent books I have read.
FMC Cami signs up to give her blood for a large payout for her family. Little does she know, this means being taken to a different world where she will become the Boost in a Triad. Too bad her Triad isn't excited to have her.
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
Plot 4/5
Pace 4/5
Character Personality 3/5
Character Growth 2/5 (I am hoping the next books will delve more into some of this)
This book does end on a cliff hanger and I absolutely cannot wait until the next book!
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I normally love the morally grey character. Unfortunately this is one of those books where it is going to take a LOT for me to forgive this one and like them. I just don't like Tallis and think he's a spoiled brat. But omg, Wellyn is the cutest!!!
I received a free copy of this book from The Smuthood in exchange for an honest review.
Non-spoiler review - This book was super refreshing for me. While it definitely had some common troupe themes (the shy guy, the charassmic guy, and then the a-hole), I felt like it was unique in a lot of the story line compared to some of the recent books I have read.
FMC Cami signs up to give her blood for a large payout for her family. Little does she know, this means being taken to a different world where she will become the Boost in a Triad. Too bad her Triad isn't excited to have her.
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
Plot 4/5
Pace 4/5
Character Personality 3/5
Character Growth 2/5 (I am hoping the next books will delve more into some of this)
This book does end on a cliff hanger and I absolutely cannot wait until the next book!
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I normally love the morally grey character. Unfortunately this is one of those books where it is going to take a LOT for me to forgive this one and like them. I just don't like Tallis and think he's a spoiled brat. But omg, Wellyn is the cutest!!!
October 11, 2022
I read this in a day. I couldn't stop! I'm addicted.
Cami's character is so well written and multi layered, the triads characters were amazing. Each so different yet have such a bond and protectiveness about each other.
Wellyn is just a cinnamon roll who blooms into a MAN... and the tentacles. Did not see that coming.
Eyke was a surprise that I didn't see coming, I would like alot more of shadow daddy please!
Fenar at first was a little 2 dimensional but damn you changed my mind, I thought eugh hot guy who knows he is hot but in a bad way, but he had a redemption moment and I fell for it!
Tallis on the other hand can go sink in a mud hole or go swim in the lake with cement shoes on. Bad bad tallis.
And to leave me on a cliff hanger!!!!
Cami is going to ruin them for destroying those photos and im here for it.
GET THEM GIRL!!!
Cami's character is so well written and multi layered, the triads characters were amazing. Each so different yet have such a bond and protectiveness about each other.
Wellyn is just a cinnamon roll who blooms into a MAN... and the tentacles. Did not see that coming.
Eyke was a surprise that I didn't see coming, I would like alot more of shadow daddy please!
Fenar at first was a little 2 dimensional but damn you changed my mind, I thought eugh hot guy who knows he is hot but in a bad way, but he had a redemption moment and I fell for it!
Tallis on the other hand can go sink in a mud hole or go swim in the lake with cement shoes on. Bad bad tallis.
And to leave me on a cliff hanger!!!!
Cami is going to ruin them for destroying those photos and im here for it.
GET THEM GIRL!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2025
This felt like it should have had a young adult label. Ya the characters were sexually active, I found I wanted more from the story in maturity and depth.
I personally want motivated to finish the story arch into books 2+.
I personally want motivated to finish the story arch into books 2+.
February 26, 2023
Ehh
It's pretty bad.
I read it all but the ending didn't make sense .
It's pretty bad.
I read it all but the ending didn't make sense .
September 2, 2023
Not them calling her "My boost" like an endearment 💀
September 25, 2023
DNF bc of the poor simpleton writing.
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