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Monster's Duet #2
The Scarecrow's Queen
Once, I was feared by all who gazed upon me. For centuries, I served, defending my crops in solitude and stillness, baring my scythe as an omen.
But when the crops die around me, I find myself standing over a field of shriveled stalks.
It is her fault.
The female who has taken over my fields. She might be the new queen of these lands, but in her wake, she brings only death.
So, I will scare her away. I will reclaim these fields, and she will learn to fear me!
Until one evening, she is attacked by no other than the Crow King. She cowers behind me for protection, begging him to spare her life.
Her terror and desperation stir me into action...
Nobody, not even a god, is allowed to frighten what is MINE.
But when the crops die around me, I find myself standing over a field of shriveled stalks.
It is her fault.
The female who has taken over my fields. She might be the new queen of these lands, but in her wake, she brings only death.
So, I will scare her away. I will reclaim these fields, and she will learn to fear me!
Until one evening, she is attacked by no other than the Crow King. She cowers behind me for protection, begging him to spare her life.
Her terror and desperation stir me into action...
Nobody, not even a god, is allowed to frighten what is MINE.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 10, 2023
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42 books1,647 followersNaomi Lucas is an indie author. She loves being creative whether it’s with painting, writing, or making little jingles about her dog, Barracuda, or her cat, Daliah, in the car.
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January 22, 2025
i'm not going to lie, i started reading this because i saw on tik tok that the mmc is a scarecrow and sews a dick on for her— 🤭
but omg, the dedication of this man— i mean scarecrow 🥵😳🦋🦋
this was super fun, a tiny tiny tinyyy bit spooky (i should have read this around Halloween time!) and overall, a cute read. i loved the concept and dynamics. the dynamics at times had me 🤔🤔🤔 but it made sense in the end. the plot was also interesting! i’m glad it just wasn’t all smut. who would of thought i'd simp for a scarecrow, now i'm totally going to be looking at scarecrows differently now 😂 this would have been a 5 star read, but the ending was kinda rushed.
but if you love a monster romance with an actual plot, lots of smut, all the obsessive and possessive vibes, and one hot af but also cute and endearing scarecrow, you'll love this. hollow started out as a clueless scarecrow and he hasn't even kissed anyone before 😭 it had me 🥺
oh and he also reads her smutty cowboy romance novels to learn some stuff for her.....👀
but omg, the dedication of this man— i mean scarecrow 🥵😳🦋🦋
this was super fun, a tiny tiny tinyyy bit spooky (i should have read this around Halloween time!) and overall, a cute read. i loved the concept and dynamics. the dynamics at times had me 🤔🤔🤔 but it made sense in the end. the plot was also interesting! i’m glad it just wasn’t all smut. who would of thought i'd simp for a scarecrow, now i'm totally going to be looking at scarecrows differently now 😂 this would have been a 5 star read, but the ending was kinda rushed.
but if you love a monster romance with an actual plot, lots of smut, all the obsessive and possessive vibes, and one hot af but also cute and endearing scarecrow, you'll love this. hollow started out as a clueless scarecrow and he hasn't even kissed anyone before 😭 it had me 🥺
oh and he also reads her smutty cowboy romance novels to learn some stuff for her.....👀
February 11, 2024
This book was sooooo sweet to read. Even sweeter bc he sewed a cock on himself just for her.
Wrapping my arms around her, I would sew us together, if I could. I would thread her body upon mine so we’re never apart. “If I am only allowed to have one summer, then I am glad it was this one.”
Wrapping my arms around her, I would sew us together, if I could. I would thread her body upon mine so we’re never apart. “If I am only allowed to have one summer, then I am glad it was this one.”
November 16, 2023
3.5
“-What should I call you?
+Jack. Jack Hollow.”
Ustedes no se pueden imaginar las ganas que tenía de leer este libro.
“This place is important, especially to us locals. It’s both of our interest that this place sells to someone who will manage it better. ”
Hace meses, un día que me encontraba indagando por Tik Tok, una portada salvaje apareció. Resultó ser ese libro. Yo no oía a la chica comentándolo, para mí solo era ruido de fondo, solo tenía ojos para la portada y para el titulo y me dije en alto: “Dios, esto tengo que leerlo. Quiero leerlo”. Fui a mi amiga de estas redes y compañera de este tipo de libros y le dije: hay que leerlo y lo sabes.
“Poor scarecrow. You have spent too long in this world. ”
Solo había un problema. Se publicaba el 1 de octubre y había que leerse antes su predecesor ya que se trataba de una dulogía. Sin embargo, ni me importó. Aquí se venía a jugar y a lo grande. Además, el primero trataba de una gárgola, y a mi eso también me llamaba la atención. Para que mentir.
“The land can grow anything you want. You just need to seed it. ”
Ahora, empecé el libro con muchísimas ganas y encima en lectura conjunta con esta amiga. Nos leíamos pocos capítulos al día para no acabarlo en poco tiempo y nos enganchamos. El primer tercio del libro atrapa y nos mantenía en vilo. En mi caso, cuando ya no podía leer más me estaba imaginando los miles posibles giros de guion de la novela.
“I don’t want you to be telling the truth. Living is easier when there’s a justification for everything, but after what you’ve shown me… I don’t know if I’m numb or just coming to terms. "
Sin embargo, para mí la historia llegó un punto en que comenzó a desinflarse y todo el potencial que le veía se fue evaporando. Para cuando llegué al final me quedé con un sabor agridulce: me había gustado, pero siento que tenía mucho más potencial para algo mejor y convertirse en uno de mis Monster Romance favoritos.
“You really did terrify me that night but… I forgive you. And you might not think you have a heart but I know you do. You don’t have to be human to have a heart”.
En fin, como acabo de decir estoy decepcionada, pero al mismo tiempo me alegro de haberlo leído y haber compartido opinión con esta amiga. La espera mereció la pena y espero que tanto ella como yo encontremos “El Libro”. Le he subido a la cuarta por el cariño que he cogido a todo aunque objetivamente sean 3 estrellas bien calcadas.
Gracias, guapa. Otra aventura nos espera.
“What is the Crow King anyhow. ”
“-What should I call you?
+Jack. Jack Hollow.”
Ustedes no se pueden imaginar las ganas que tenía de leer este libro.
“This place is important, especially to us locals. It’s both of our interest that this place sells to someone who will manage it better. ”
Hace meses, un día que me encontraba indagando por Tik Tok, una portada salvaje apareció. Resultó ser ese libro. Yo no oía a la chica comentándolo, para mí solo era ruido de fondo, solo tenía ojos para la portada y para el titulo y me dije en alto: “Dios, esto tengo que leerlo. Quiero leerlo”. Fui a mi amiga de estas redes y compañera de este tipo de libros y le dije: hay que leerlo y lo sabes.
“Poor scarecrow. You have spent too long in this world. ”
Solo había un problema. Se publicaba el 1 de octubre y había que leerse antes su predecesor ya que se trataba de una dulogía. Sin embargo, ni me importó. Aquí se venía a jugar y a lo grande. Además, el primero trataba de una gárgola, y a mi eso también me llamaba la atención. Para que mentir.
“The land can grow anything you want. You just need to seed it. ”
Ahora, empecé el libro con muchísimas ganas y encima en lectura conjunta con esta amiga. Nos leíamos pocos capítulos al día para no acabarlo en poco tiempo y nos enganchamos. El primer tercio del libro atrapa y nos mantenía en vilo. En mi caso, cuando ya no podía leer más me estaba imaginando los miles posibles giros de guion de la novela.
“I don’t want you to be telling the truth. Living is easier when there’s a justification for everything, but after what you’ve shown me… I don’t know if I’m numb or just coming to terms. "
Sin embargo, para mí la historia llegó un punto en que comenzó a desinflarse y todo el potencial que le veía se fue evaporando. Para cuando llegué al final me quedé con un sabor agridulce: me había gustado, pero siento que tenía mucho más potencial para algo mejor y convertirse en uno de mis Monster Romance favoritos.
“You really did terrify me that night but… I forgive you. And you might not think you have a heart but I know you do. You don’t have to be human to have a heart”.
En fin, como acabo de decir estoy decepcionada, pero al mismo tiempo me alegro de haberlo leído y haber compartido opinión con esta amiga. La espera mereció la pena y espero que tanto ella como yo encontremos “El Libro”. Le he subido a la cuarta por el cariño que he cogido a todo aunque objetivamente sean 3 estrellas bien calcadas.
Gracias, guapa. Otra aventura nos espera.
“What is the Crow King anyhow. ”
October 31, 2023
que el espantapájaros se llame Jack le da el toque... ¿el toque? la escena inicial de the nightmare before christmas donde jack aparece vestido como un espantapájaros👌🏻
November 14, 2025
this was actually…better than I expected?? Damn
October 12, 2023
AHHH fuck it, 5 stars! Why was this so good?? I really couldn’t stop reading. Very enjoyable and so cute omfg
May 8, 2024
Hola.
Me recomendaron esta historia y no me duró un día. Estaba ansiosa por algo muy romántico, muy lindo y, es raro, pero lo encontré aquí, jajajaja. Como ven, es la segunda parte de una serie. No leí el primero y creo que de todas formas se entiende perfectamente, los personajes del primer libro hacen un par de cameos, pero nada absolutamente relevante ni intenso como para no entenderlo. Para mí, que solo estaba interesada en este, fue un detalle importante.
En este, Delilah hereda la granja de su tía y llega a ella con la intención de arreglarla y venderla, sin imaginar que hay toda una historia un pacto para quien mantenga las tierras. Sin saber que está colocándose a sí misma en peligro al no cultivar las tierras y tirar el espantapájaros, Hollowstalk, el espantapájaros en cuestión, decide convertirse en humano para honrar el pacto que ha estado activo a través de múltiples generaciones de propietarios, sin saber que poco a poco va a empezar a despertar sentimientos por Delilah.
Delilah me gusta como personaje. Es una mujer sensata que prefiere estar del lado de la ciencia. Aunque en un principio Hollowstalk la asusta, ella se inclina por pensar que está siendo paranoica. No hay forma de que el espantapájaros sea algo malvado, porque es algo inanimado.
Y Hollowstalk. O Jack, como se hace llamar cuando se convierte en humano. Es lo más lindo, lo más precioso del mundo. Yo solo 🥰🥰🥰. Me encanta la forma en la que lucha para intentar parecerse a un humano, como es tan inocente y lindo, buscando a través de los libros para encontrar cómo funcionan sus cuerpos, cómo funciona el romance. Cuando empieza a sentir que estar junto a Delilah hace que su cuerpo se ponga caliente, algo que nunca sintió antes y revisa los libros, notando que no tiene un pene. Entonces jodidamente se hace uno solo para ella. O sea, ayuda ¿?
Esta tiene que ser la cosa más rara que me ha parecido romántica, sí, jsjssjsj. Es que, joder, un pene solo por ella, jajaja. Y todo porque en una conversación ella dijo que le gustaban ¿? Hola, ¿dónde encuentro mi propio espantapájaros viviente, jsjsjs.
Además, aprende cómo hacer el amor y cuidar de su humana en una novela romántica de vaqueros ¿? Aprendió a ligar de ahí. ¿Ustedes saben la clase de frases que salen de los libros románticos? Bueno, pues HOLLOWSTALK APRENDIÓ ROMANCE DE AHÍ
Huyendo un poco del hecho de que claramente los amo, creo que el romance se desarrolla en un período bastante factible, eh. Con regularidad estos libros, teniendo en cuenta los cortos que son, hacen que el romance vaya casi corriendo, cosa que con sorpresa no pasa aquí. Tenemos una construcción lenta. Al principio los protagonistas ni siquiera se soportan mucho y quieren deshacerse el uno del otro lo más rápido que puedan. Luego empiezan a notar que, aunque no se llevan del todo bien, sí que se encuentran atractivos.
Incluso si la forma en la que Delilah se enamora es linda. Debo insistir en que Hollowstalk es el doble de lindo, jajaja. Él está descubriendo emociones humanas, por lo que no entiende lo que sucede. De repente solo quiere estar cerca de ella y que ella se quede, porque con él puede tener todo lo que necesita. Una vez consigue su pene, no puede sino pensar en estar con ella y, bueno, es dulce, porque el pene es por ella y, como no entiende las emociones y no encuentra punto en fingir que no las tiene, es todo muy genuino.
Lo que no me gustó fue la forma en la que, cuando se revela toda la verdad, Delilah simplemente lo acepta. Cómo por qué ¿? Quiero decir, por supuesto, tienes todas las pruebas al frente, ¿pero no es más fácil pensar que, quizás, sin querer, usaste un hongo alucinógeno en tu comida? Porque, amiga, aunque me encantan los monstruos, te juro que si mi novio viene a decirme que es el monstruo del Lago Ness, no voy a decir "ah, ok". ¡Que me acosté con el monstruo del Lago Ness! Al menos si es para saltar de emoción, pero reacciono con más fuerza, cariño. No olvidar que Hollowstalk te daba miedo, así que solo sería lo normal reaccionar un poquito, eh.
Siento que, de hecho, fue el último 10% lo que hizo que no me gustara tanto la historia. Creo que es muy apresurado, muy conveniente. Pero si se hubieran extendido, haciendo un plot un poco más coherente respecto a lo que veníamos viendo, sin duda esta historia estaría entre mis top favoritas del año. Porque, a pesar de su simpleza, me pareció demasiado dulce y en este momento de mi vida, quiero fluff. Todo lo esponjoso del mundo, por favor recomiéndenmelo aquí abajo, jsjsjs.
Ah, por cierto, que se me olvidaba, pero la sinopsis es un poco engañosa. No le hagan caso. La sinopsis da a entender que Hollowstalk llega a la acción porque los cuervos están atacando a Delilah, pero no es así, él ya está en forma humana y trabajando para ella, y ya está empezando a sentir cosas, antes de que eso suceda.
Me recomendaron esta historia y no me duró un día. Estaba ansiosa por algo muy romántico, muy lindo y, es raro, pero lo encontré aquí, jajajaja. Como ven, es la segunda parte de una serie. No leí el primero y creo que de todas formas se entiende perfectamente, los personajes del primer libro hacen un par de cameos, pero nada absolutamente relevante ni intenso como para no entenderlo. Para mí, que solo estaba interesada en este, fue un detalle importante.
En este, Delilah hereda la granja de su tía y llega a ella con la intención de arreglarla y venderla, sin imaginar que hay toda una historia un pacto para quien mantenga las tierras. Sin saber que está colocándose a sí misma en peligro al no cultivar las tierras y tirar el espantapájaros, Hollowstalk, el espantapájaros en cuestión, decide convertirse en humano para honrar el pacto que ha estado activo a través de múltiples generaciones de propietarios, sin saber que poco a poco va a empezar a despertar sentimientos por Delilah.
Delilah me gusta como personaje. Es una mujer sensata que prefiere estar del lado de la ciencia. Aunque en un principio Hollowstalk la asusta, ella se inclina por pensar que está siendo paranoica. No hay forma de que el espantapájaros sea algo malvado, porque es algo inanimado.
My face wrenches with the absurdity of it. The scarecrow is just that, a scarecrow. His eyes can't glow and his mouth can't twist.
Y Hollowstalk. O Jack, como se hace llamar cuando se convierte en humano. Es lo más lindo, lo más precioso del mundo. Yo solo 🥰🥰🥰. Me encanta la forma en la que lucha para intentar parecerse a un humano, como es tan inocente y lindo, buscando a través de los libros para encontrar cómo funcionan sus cuerpos, cómo funciona el romance. Cuando empieza a sentir que estar junto a Delilah hace que su cuerpo se ponga caliente, algo que nunca sintió antes y revisa los libros, notando que no tiene un pene. Entonces jodidamente se hace uno solo para ella. O sea, ayuda ¿?
Esta tiene que ser la cosa más rara que me ha parecido romántica, sí, jsjssjsj. Es que, joder, un pene solo por ella, jajaja. Y todo porque en una conversación ella dijo que le gustaban ¿? Hola, ¿dónde encuentro mi propio espantapájaros viviente, jsjsjs.
I pick up the cock and compress the large phallic shape against my once smooth groin. Nerves spark as my strings shift and my body claims the addition.
Además, aprende cómo hacer el amor y cuidar de su humana en una novela romántica de vaqueros ¿? Aprendió a ligar de ahí. ¿Ustedes saben la clase de frases que salen de los libros románticos? Bueno, pues HOLLOWSTALK APRENDIÓ ROMANCE DE AHÍ
"If I am only allowed to have one summer, then I am glad it was this one."
Her hands grip my jacket. "Please don't say stuff like that."
"Why not? I'm a romantic."
Huyendo un poco del hecho de que claramente los amo, creo que el romance se desarrolla en un período bastante factible, eh. Con regularidad estos libros, teniendo en cuenta los cortos que son, hacen que el romance vaya casi corriendo, cosa que con sorpresa no pasa aquí. Tenemos una construcción lenta. Al principio los protagonistas ni siquiera se soportan mucho y quieren deshacerse el uno del otro lo más rápido que puedan. Luego empiezan a notar que, aunque no se llevan del todo bien, sí que se encuentran atractivos.
Jack is attractive and not in the classical sense. Something is unnerving about his appearence that makes watching him fascinating. He's distracting with an appeal that puzzles me.
Delilah looks pretty, like the flowers in the garden. I never understood the colorful, pointless plants. They would be snipped and brought inside to decorate the tables and windowsills but were otherwise useless. Sometimes people would stop, bend down, and smell them. Their eyes would close and a smile would appear on their lips.
I touch my mouth. There is no smile on my lips, and I'm too far away to bend down and sniff her.
Incluso si la forma en la que Delilah se enamora es linda. Debo insistir en que Hollowstalk es el doble de lindo, jajaja. Él está descubriendo emociones humanas, por lo que no entiende lo que sucede. De repente solo quiere estar cerca de ella y que ella se quede, porque con él puede tener todo lo que necesita. Una vez consigue su pene, no puede sino pensar en estar con ella y, bueno, es dulce, porque el pene es por ella y, como no entiende las emociones y no encuentra punto en fingir que no las tiene, es todo muy genuino.
Lo que no me gustó fue la forma en la que, cuando se revela toda la verdad, Delilah simplemente lo acepta. Cómo por qué ¿? Quiero decir, por supuesto, tienes todas las pruebas al frente, ¿pero no es más fácil pensar que, quizás, sin querer, usaste un hongo alucinógeno en tu comida? Porque, amiga, aunque me encantan los monstruos, te juro que si mi novio viene a decirme que es el monstruo del Lago Ness, no voy a decir "ah, ok". ¡Que me acosté con el monstruo del Lago Ness! Al menos si es para saltar de emoción, pero reacciono con más fuerza, cariño. No olvidar que Hollowstalk te daba miedo, así que solo sería lo normal reaccionar un poquito, eh.
Siento que, de hecho, fue el último 10% lo que hizo que no me gustara tanto la historia. Creo que es muy apresurado, muy conveniente. Pero si se hubieran extendido, haciendo un plot un poco más coherente respecto a lo que veníamos viendo, sin duda esta historia estaría entre mis top favoritas del año. Porque, a pesar de su simpleza, me pareció demasiado dulce y en este momento de mi vida, quiero fluff. Todo lo esponjoso del mundo, por favor recomiéndenmelo aquí abajo, jsjsjs.
Ah, por cierto, que se me olvidaba, pero la sinopsis es un poco engañosa. No le hagan caso. La sinopsis da a entender que Hollowstalk llega a la acción porque los cuervos están atacando a Delilah, pero no es así, él ya está en forma humana y trabajando para ella, y ya está empezando a sentir cosas, antes de que eso suceda.
December 20, 2024
A scarecrow without a heart!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🩵🖤❤️💚💜
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: ☹️☺️😍😄
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Hollowstalk (a.k.a. Jack) - he is a very old scarecrow god. He lives on a farm in the midwest that has a pact with the Crow King. The owner is always a woman (a queen) who has a blessing on her farm from the crows who make sure the soil stays fertile, but in return they want a portion of the crops each harvest to feed them through the winter. Hollowstalk keeps the crows from overrunning the farm during the summer.
The heroine: Delilah - she works at a private health club in California. She inherits the farm from her aunt. To get the most out of the sale of the farm, she needs to spend a few months at the farm fixing it up. Though she was never told about the pact and the paranormal aspect of her farm. She is a bit freaked out by the eerie scarecrow, that is tied up on a platform in the field of dead corn. She throws the scarecrow away, but when it shows up again, she brings it to town and throws it away.
The Story: Hollowstalk can sort of come to life, though he is still a scarecrow in many ways. After being tossed in the trash for a second time, he steals some clothes from a drunk hobo and shows up at the farm as Jack Hollow and asks Delilah for work on the farm. She agrees to let him plant the fields for her, while she works on making improvements to the house and farm.
This was a very strange paranormal romance, with an even stranger monster. Though I quite liked it. The intimate scenes are pretty steamy, which was even weirder since Hollowstalk did not have a very important appendage until halfway through the story. Though I must admit that I love the fact that he learned what to do in bed by reading one of Delilah’s cowboy romances. I have thought many times that if more men learned how to please a woman by reading romance, then there wouldn’t be nearly as many women faking the big O.
This was a kind of creepy story at times, I definitely got some vibes of a Supernatural episode I once saw where a scarecrow god came to life. Though in that one, he was killing people as part of a pact he had with the town to keep the land fertile. I did end up really enjoying this one, it was so original and unpredictable.
This audiobook was told in dual points of view via dual narration and was narrated by Addison Barnes and Tyler Darby. I liked both narrators, though they both sound a bit older than the characters were supposed to be. I liked Tyler Darby’s deep, gravelly voice which sounded great for Jack. Addison Barnes has a nice voice as well and the narration was terrific.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🩵🖤❤️💚💜
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: ☹️☺️😍😄
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration
The Hero: Hollowstalk (a.k.a. Jack) - he is a very old scarecrow god. He lives on a farm in the midwest that has a pact with the Crow King. The owner is always a woman (a queen) who has a blessing on her farm from the crows who make sure the soil stays fertile, but in return they want a portion of the crops each harvest to feed them through the winter. Hollowstalk keeps the crows from overrunning the farm during the summer.
The heroine: Delilah - she works at a private health club in California. She inherits the farm from her aunt. To get the most out of the sale of the farm, she needs to spend a few months at the farm fixing it up. Though she was never told about the pact and the paranormal aspect of her farm. She is a bit freaked out by the eerie scarecrow, that is tied up on a platform in the field of dead corn. She throws the scarecrow away, but when it shows up again, she brings it to town and throws it away.
The Story: Hollowstalk can sort of come to life, though he is still a scarecrow in many ways. After being tossed in the trash for a second time, he steals some clothes from a drunk hobo and shows up at the farm as Jack Hollow and asks Delilah for work on the farm. She agrees to let him plant the fields for her, while she works on making improvements to the house and farm.
This was a very strange paranormal romance, with an even stranger monster. Though I quite liked it. The intimate scenes are pretty steamy, which was even weirder since Hollowstalk did not have a very important appendage until halfway through the story. Though I must admit that I love the fact that he learned what to do in bed by reading one of Delilah’s cowboy romances. I have thought many times that if more men learned how to please a woman by reading romance, then there wouldn’t be nearly as many women faking the big O.
This was a kind of creepy story at times, I definitely got some vibes of a Supernatural episode I once saw where a scarecrow god came to life. Though in that one, he was killing people as part of a pact he had with the town to keep the land fertile. I did end up really enjoying this one, it was so original and unpredictable.
This audiobook was told in dual points of view via dual narration and was narrated by Addison Barnes and Tyler Darby. I liked both narrators, though they both sound a bit older than the characters were supposed to be. I liked Tyler Darby’s deep, gravelly voice which sounded great for Jack. Addison Barnes has a nice voice as well and the narration was terrific.
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November 12, 2024
Thank god that's over.
August 27, 2025
the fact he stuffed and sewed on a cock just so he can fuck her is worth an extra star lol
other than that, very boring and shallow 🤷🏻♀️
other than that, very boring and shallow 🤷🏻♀️
August 21, 2025
The book was sweet at times, but more often it unsettled me when it turned creepy. Something felt off about the main characters’ relationship—and I’m not even talking about the fact that the MMC was a scarecrow (I’m used to monster romances). What really bothered me was how Hollowstalk’s thought process changed completely after he sewed on a cock—suddenly he became permanently horny. By the end, the sex scenes just felt cringeworthy.
The plotline with the deal with the Crow King and the maze was the strongest part for me; I think I liked that moment the most.
And then there’s this, possibly the most ridiculous sentence I’ve ever read:
The plotline with the deal with the Crow King and the maze was the strongest part for me; I think I liked that moment the most.
And then there’s this, possibly the most ridiculous sentence I’ve ever read:
“I battle the urge to greet her, asking if she’d like me to have a cock so I might penetrate her.”
August 13, 2024
This book was quite strange and a slow burn, to say the least. It had short chapters and was very easy to get through, but it felt so rushed while also feeling like it was dragging on. The store would jump so far ahead that I had a lot of trouble trying to keep up with the month it was supposed to take place in. If im correct, this story it supposed to take place in mid summer till October, all in 276 pages. It wasn’t bad, I wish there were more details and a little more go the store, but it wasn't a bad read.
December 1, 2023
This was good, weird fun. Naomi Lucas is usually a miss for me - Minotaur Blooded was incredibly unpleasant, and the 1st book in this series was repetitive (DNF'd at 60%). But the plot/smut combo here worked really well.
October 10, 2023
I’d give more stars if I could
This story was unique, interesting, fast paced, and captivating. Just when I thought I had a hold on the story, something else happened. I’m awed by the authors creativity and ability to weave such an intense story.
This story was unique, interesting, fast paced, and captivating. Just when I thought I had a hold on the story, something else happened. I’m awed by the authors creativity and ability to weave such an intense story.
October 21, 2023
When creepy scarecrows come to life
This book was interesting and had a fun love story. Hollowstock was a good example of a monster trying to fit in with social niceties. They were a cute couple and had their moments.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: tornado
This book was interesting and had a fun love story. Hollowstock was a good example of a monster trying to fit in with social niceties. They were a cute couple and had their moments.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: tornado
January 15, 2025
4.5 ; simply because I wanted more lore on the witches of the land and then more about this crow king hehe 🙂↕️🫶🏻
September 14, 2025
I’ve I ever seen a scarecrow and thought🥵no, did I see an add about this on insta, and think why not? Yes and I am so glad I did. This is really good, well paced and Jack Hollow is a fantastic new book boyfriend, would love to see a book for the crow king! This starts our spooky and then it’s all chemistry between our main characters 🔥
October 7, 2025
Paranormal men are the only ones for me, great read! I’d take that deal too 🤧
December 18, 2023
I'm always looking for interesting, original takes on romance. Although the concept of a sexy scarecrow does initially seem off-putting, this tale does well as a short, standalone erotica with some interesting lore and concepts.
I just have to axe the star because it could have dug deeper and gotten a stronger emotional response from its romance with a more intensive lore background, but it opted to keep things a bit too short and simple, so it falls a little short of its potential.
Still an easy, engaging read. Finished it off in a single sitting.
Delilah and Jack/Hollowstalk were fine as characters, the dual POV style worked nicely, and I enjoyed the creepy rural vibes present in the narrative about a farm in the middle of nowhere besotted by old magic. The erotica scenes are well done, if not a bit... unrealistic in how little it takes for her to go from this strained relationship with him to being willing to pull down her pants for him. I think a little more reservation from her would have been warranted, frankly, though the more direct and blunt angle also has its own merits. Things wrap up nicely in the end with a happily ever after, so it feels satisfying despite not diving deeper into the magic, crow king, romantic development, etc.
All in all, the unique setting and monster love made it a worthwhile read. I'm considering reading more in the series for the chance to get another interesting spin on a monstrous entity that's not commonly seen in romance.
Oh, one criticism: the opening is misleading, as Delilah being attacked by crows doesn't unfold that way--when she's attacked, Hollowstalk has already changed how he feels about her and is off the pole, so she doesn't hide behind him and it isn't the event that changes his mind about her. I don't know why the author opted to write this opener when it's not even a true reflection of the story. Usually when a blockquote is added, it's taken directly from the story, not... just fabricated.
I'd recommend it to monster-lover fans interested in something short with a unique monster and decent erotic scenes.
I just have to axe the star because it could have dug deeper and gotten a stronger emotional response from its romance with a more intensive lore background, but it opted to keep things a bit too short and simple, so it falls a little short of its potential.
Still an easy, engaging read. Finished it off in a single sitting.
Delilah and Jack/Hollowstalk were fine as characters, the dual POV style worked nicely, and I enjoyed the creepy rural vibes present in the narrative about a farm in the middle of nowhere besotted by old magic. The erotica scenes are well done, if not a bit... unrealistic in how little it takes for her to go from this strained relationship with him to being willing to pull down her pants for him. I think a little more reservation from her would have been warranted, frankly, though the more direct and blunt angle also has its own merits. Things wrap up nicely in the end with a happily ever after, so it feels satisfying despite not diving deeper into the magic, crow king, romantic development, etc.
All in all, the unique setting and monster love made it a worthwhile read. I'm considering reading more in the series for the chance to get another interesting spin on a monstrous entity that's not commonly seen in romance.
Oh, one criticism: the opening is misleading, as Delilah being attacked by crows doesn't unfold that way--when she's attacked, Hollowstalk has already changed how he feels about her and is off the pole, so she doesn't hide behind him and it isn't the event that changes his mind about her. I don't know why the author opted to write this opener when it's not even a true reflection of the story. Usually when a blockquote is added, it's taken directly from the story, not... just fabricated.
I'd recommend it to monster-lover fans interested in something short with a unique monster and decent erotic scenes.
October 11, 2023
A Spicy Scarecrow
A perfect, romantic and very spicy story to read around Halloween and Al year around. This was a sweet story about a scarecrow and woman falling in love
A perfect, romantic and very spicy story to read around Halloween and Al year around. This was a sweet story about a scarecrow and woman falling in love
April 14, 2024
should've read this at halloween , it is a GREAT book, i love this author link, they write so well, it's amazing! 10/10
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August 19, 20253.5
E come terzo titolo per la rubrica monster romance, la scelta è ricaduta su questo libro per un unico motivo: scoprire il funzionamento del sistema riproduttivo dello spaventapasseri avvenuto tramite una puntata di Art Attack.
Prima che pensiate male vi consiglio di abbassare le vostre aspettative perché quello che si vede online lascia intendere chissà quale scabrosità e invece il tutto è fin troppo basico. Sì, non asporta parti umane per intenderci. Un po’ ci speravo, ma si sa che ho tanti problemi.
Uno dei quali è il fatto che per me questo romanzo è un horror.
Nemmeno uno spicy: nooooo… per me equivale a un episodio di Criminal Minds o Supernatural (e per la cronaca, ce ne sono di simili).
In realtà le vibes della storia mi sono piaciute molto. Ho adorato l’ambientazione, nonostante nel mio cervello la fattoria è quella di “Leone il Cane Fifone” e non sono ancora riuscita a quantificare quanti campi ha la tenuta, così come ho adorato il lore. La discendenza della strega che ha creato Hollowstalk, il patto con il Re Corvo e il mistero che circonda la tenuta e la comunità sono stati intriganti e ben svolti, anche se avrei voluto leggere qualcosa di più a tal proposito. O meglio, uno sviluppo maggiore a livello folkloristico.
Ma nonostante le ottime premesse, la love story non mi ha fatto impazzire. Anzi, l’ho trovata abbastanza tossica, da cui molte delle loro scene per me erano puro horror.
Senza contare che alcune di esse mi hanno fatto cagare in mano al punto che se fossi stata nella tipa avrei mollato tutto e avrei cambiato continente per sicurezza.
Corvi con intelletto umano? Nah. Patti di sangue? Pff. Stregoneria? Bah. Scadenze contrattuali? Tsk. Tornadi e tempeste? Buh. Uno spaventapasseri che prende vita? Ah-ha. Uno spaventapasseri che prende vita, diventa ossessionato da te e vuole che resti per sempre con lui per trapanarti? Bitch, nah, ho un altro impegno, bye!
Motivo per cui il finale per me è stato un big no.
Insomma, carino, ma non il mio tipo.
E come terzo titolo per la rubrica monster romance, la scelta è ricaduta su questo libro per un unico motivo: scoprire il funzionamento del sistema riproduttivo dello spaventapasseri avvenuto tramite una puntata di Art Attack.
Prima che pensiate male vi consiglio di abbassare le vostre aspettative perché quello che si vede online lascia intendere chissà quale scabrosità e invece il tutto è fin troppo basico. Sì, non asporta parti umane per intenderci. Un po’ ci speravo, ma si sa che ho tanti problemi.
Uno dei quali è il fatto che per me questo romanzo è un horror.
Nemmeno uno spicy: nooooo… per me equivale a un episodio di Criminal Minds o Supernatural (e per la cronaca, ce ne sono di simili).
In realtà le vibes della storia mi sono piaciute molto. Ho adorato l’ambientazione, nonostante nel mio cervello la fattoria è quella di “Leone il Cane Fifone” e non sono ancora riuscita a quantificare quanti campi ha la tenuta, così come ho adorato il lore. La discendenza della strega che ha creato Hollowstalk, il patto con il Re Corvo e il mistero che circonda la tenuta e la comunità sono stati intriganti e ben svolti, anche se avrei voluto leggere qualcosa di più a tal proposito. O meglio, uno sviluppo maggiore a livello folkloristico.
Ma nonostante le ottime premesse, la love story non mi ha fatto impazzire. Anzi, l’ho trovata abbastanza tossica, da cui molte delle loro scene per me erano puro horror.
Senza contare che alcune di esse mi hanno fatto cagare in mano al punto che se fossi stata nella tipa avrei mollato tutto e avrei cambiato continente per sicurezza.
Corvi con intelletto umano? Nah. Patti di sangue? Pff. Stregoneria? Bah. Scadenze contrattuali? Tsk. Tornadi e tempeste? Buh. Uno spaventapasseri che prende vita? Ah-ha. Uno spaventapasseri che prende vita, diventa ossessionato da te e vuole che resti per sempre con lui per trapanarti? Bitch, nah, ho un altro impegno, bye!
Motivo per cui il finale per me è stato un big no.
Insomma, carino, ma non il mio tipo.
June 11, 2025
This book had no business being this good—and I had no business enjoying it this much.
I picked it up on a whim after seeing some gorgeous fan art on Instagram, expecting nothing more than a quick distraction. What I got was a wildly entertaining, fast-paced, and incredibly spicy read with a storyline that felt fresh and totally addictive.
Yes, it could use another round of edits—there are some noticeable errors—but honestly? They didn’t pull me out of the story one bit. I flew through it. The vibe is perfect for fall—moody, a little eerie, with just the right amount of suspense to keep you flipping pages long past bedtime.
If you’re looking for a fun, spicy, slightly chaotic read to devour in a weekend, this one’s a blast. Zero expectations, maximum enjoyment.
I picked it up on a whim after seeing some gorgeous fan art on Instagram, expecting nothing more than a quick distraction. What I got was a wildly entertaining, fast-paced, and incredibly spicy read with a storyline that felt fresh and totally addictive.
Yes, it could use another round of edits—there are some noticeable errors—but honestly? They didn’t pull me out of the story one bit. I flew through it. The vibe is perfect for fall—moody, a little eerie, with just the right amount of suspense to keep you flipping pages long past bedtime.
If you’re looking for a fun, spicy, slightly chaotic read to devour in a weekend, this one’s a blast. Zero expectations, maximum enjoyment.
September 27, 2025
I judged this book based on the cover…..
And now I think a fictional scarecrow is hot
Actually had plot (ish?). After like 60%, it was just smut. And then it wasn’t for a minute. And then it was again
Also the pole scene? Absolute insanity 11/10
And now I think a fictional scarecrow is hot
Actually had plot (ish?). After like 60%, it was just smut. And then it wasn’t for a minute. And then it was again
Also the pole scene? Absolute insanity 11/10
October 28, 2025
This was so weird therefore i liked it. I love reading monster lover books where you can tell the author really loves it when it’s odd and otherworldly. I liked him and it made me want to move to a magic farm alone and live with a magic hunky scarecrow dude so it’s a yes from me.
January 3, 2026
Cannot believe this was my first book of the year. I am absolutely devastated that the two mcs were too busy banging to give me the crow lore I desperately wanted.
February 27, 2025
3.5
Look, as far as monster romance books, this one has to be one of the most creatives in terms of anatomy and that won't be disputed 😆 a story with a scarecrow who sews on his own 🐓 gives to the term 'made with love' another meaning entirely.
There was a clear difference in terms of prose between the prologue and the rest of the book. While said prologue flowed beautifully, I found myself pausing a couple of times when I dived into the rest of the story due to the structure of some phrases that could've been written better.
I could be completely wrong, but the way that prologue was written was what this story needed, especially if the tone of said book was meant to be serious instead of humorous like some part of the marketing hinted at.
The romance was the star of the show for me, and I definitely liked both MCs better when they were together. I don't think Delilah and her brief interactions with her family and aunt were all that established for me to care. But, hey, the romance and her feelings towards the MMC managed to humanize her for me.
All in all, it was an entertaining book with some interesting concepts. However, the pace, feeble magic system and writing wasn't the best.
Look, as far as monster romance books, this one has to be one of the most creatives in terms of anatomy and that won't be disputed 😆 a story with a scarecrow who sews on his own 🐓 gives to the term 'made with love' another meaning entirely.
There was a clear difference in terms of prose between the prologue and the rest of the book. While said prologue flowed beautifully, I found myself pausing a couple of times when I dived into the rest of the story due to the structure of some phrases that could've been written better.
I could be completely wrong, but the way that prologue was written was what this story needed, especially if the tone of said book was meant to be serious instead of humorous like some part of the marketing hinted at.
The romance was the star of the show for me, and I definitely liked both MCs better when they were together. I don't think Delilah and her brief interactions with her family and aunt were all that established for me to care. But, hey, the romance and her feelings towards the MMC managed to humanize her for me.
All in all, it was an entertaining book with some interesting concepts. However, the pace, feeble magic system and writing wasn't the best.
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January 4, 2026Frankly most upset about the recurring comments about the scarecrow finally getting a heart. Scarecrow wanted the brain. tinman wanted the heart thank you.
October 31, 2025
Uhm, what??
I waited two months for the library to deliver me… THIS?!?
Oh my god. This was… an experience. First of all, although this is DEFINITELY not a young adult, it sure is written and formatted like one. Heck, it sounds like a middle schooler wrote this sometimes.
Also, WHY ARE THEY HAVING SEX FOR LIKE, 50 PAGES STRAIGHT?!? They are literally ADDICTED TO SEX! No thank you! And that’s all the spice we get. And it is written BADLY… I want my spice spread out, not to take a 25% portion of the book and call it a day!
The idea of the plot seemed interesting. But it was just… bad. Badly done and executed. This would be much better if it was like, 350 pages rather than 200 something.
I really wanted to dnf this but I was 53% done with the book so I said screw it and finished it. WHY DOES THIS HAVE A FOUR ON GOODREADS?!? WHY?!?
I wasted my time.
I waited two months for the library to deliver me… THIS?!?
Oh my god. This was… an experience. First of all, although this is DEFINITELY not a young adult, it sure is written and formatted like one. Heck, it sounds like a middle schooler wrote this sometimes.
Also, WHY ARE THEY HAVING SEX FOR LIKE, 50 PAGES STRAIGHT?!? They are literally ADDICTED TO SEX! No thank you! And that’s all the spice we get. And it is written BADLY… I want my spice spread out, not to take a 25% portion of the book and call it a day!
The idea of the plot seemed interesting. But it was just… bad. Badly done and executed. This would be much better if it was like, 350 pages rather than 200 something.
I really wanted to dnf this but I was 53% done with the book so I said screw it and finished it. WHY DOES THIS HAVE A FOUR ON GOODREADS?!? WHY?!?
I wasted my time.
January 12, 2024
Wow I really loved this! Such an original story with subtle hints of the wizard of oz, in a way. At first their connection felt a little awkward but improved over time. I enjoyed the story and the whole crow thing. I would love to see The Crow King get his own love interest. He seemed like such an interesting character, and even mentioned that the FMC made him curious about humans. This was super sweet and low stress! The heroine is pregnant in the epilogue, but it wasn't a major plot point so I didn't mind.
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