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Deathly Beloved #1
Death Do Us Part
HONEY, DOES THIS TASTE LIKE POISON TO YOU?
In Brownston, it's illegal to be anything other than happy or horny. So when my fiance ditches me to marry my mom, I'm super excited for them. I even get them a present and everything! But then I get drunk, said present goes on a murderous rampage, I trigger a war with the fairies next door, end up in fairy jail, and am told I'm going to be executed by torture - in very explicit detail, unless...
I marry the grumpy fairy king.
He is a warmonger who eats babies and a tyrant his entire kingdom hates. But he also turns out to be my lifemate and a sex god, so...
Can we make this marriage work and live happily ever after? Or will it end in "death do us part"?
In Brownston, it's illegal to be anything other than happy or horny. So when my fiance ditches me to marry my mom, I'm super excited for them. I even get them a present and everything! But then I get drunk, said present goes on a murderous rampage, I trigger a war with the fairies next door, end up in fairy jail, and am told I'm going to be executed by torture - in very explicit detail, unless...
I marry the grumpy fairy king.
He is a warmonger who eats babies and a tyrant his entire kingdom hates. But he also turns out to be my lifemate and a sex god, so...
Can we make this marriage work and live happily ever after? Or will it end in "death do us part"?
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Miranda Grant
25 books880 followersMiranda Grant is not a serial killer.
As an author of fantasy and paranormal romance, she just needs to know some things, like how many dead babies can fit in a bathtub (34, 52.5 if blended), what human meat tastes like (dry pork), how to get away with murder (it’s really hard to tell the difference between a drowning accident and a drowning murder, just saying), etc.
This non-serial killer lady lives with her partner, who often drags her outside, claiming ‘sunlight is necessary’ and ‘social interactions are a good thing’. Given her questionable search history, she goes along with it, thinking it’ll be better to have less ‘aloof serial killer vibes’ should the police ever knock on her door…
As an author of fantasy and paranormal romance, she just needs to know some things, like how many dead babies can fit in a bathtub (34, 52.5 if blended), what human meat tastes like (dry pork), how to get away with murder (it’s really hard to tell the difference between a drowning accident and a drowning murder, just saying), etc.
This non-serial killer lady lives with her partner, who often drags her outside, claiming ‘sunlight is necessary’ and ‘social interactions are a good thing’. Given her questionable search history, she goes along with it, thinking it’ll be better to have less ‘aloof serial killer vibes’ should the police ever knock on her door…
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November 9, 2021
Congrats to this book for being the worst book I’ve read in 2021! It absolutely can’t get worse than this.
Word of advice, don’t listen to TikTok for book recommendations because they all pass around the same recycled garbage books to each other to recommend.
Word of advice, don’t listen to TikTok for book recommendations because they all pass around the same recycled garbage books to each other to recommend.
February 11, 2022
DNF at 75%. The characters are awful. Arienna is so dumb I don't know how she survived to adulthood. Richard is probably the biggest asshole I have ever come across in fiction. At first I found it funny but eventually it just became idiotic. I didn't even like the sex scenes, for crying out loud! Overall, it was just bizarre. It lacked everything necessary for a good story.
August 13, 2025
Smutok TikTok recced this and I am so disappointed
The premise seemed great! The writing was so bad. SO BAD. I’m sure I’ve read worse but I actually read all of this and I regret the $6 I spent
I always lower the bar a little for smut books. I do. I’ve read brilliant ones tho and at least ones with decent writing but this was bad. The way they talked was so annoying. Arienna was stupid as heck and just driven by mindless sex with no agency. Richard was annoying. Fabia felt increasingly like a caricature as did Jace. Nicholas was the only decently written character and then he vanished. And so much of the language around the sexy scenes was cringe and the lack of communication was shit.
It had potential but it was clearly very poorly edited (if at all) and just needed to decide what direction and tone it wanted. Highly disappointing and definitely would’ve been a DNF a few pages in if I hadn’t been behind in my challenges.
The premise seemed great! The writing was so bad. SO BAD. I’m sure I’ve read worse but I actually read all of this and I regret the $6 I spent
I always lower the bar a little for smut books. I do. I’ve read brilliant ones tho and at least ones with decent writing but this was bad. The way they talked was so annoying. Arienna was stupid as heck and just driven by mindless sex with no agency. Richard was annoying. Fabia felt increasingly like a caricature as did Jace. Nicholas was the only decently written character and then he vanished. And so much of the language around the sexy scenes was cringe and the lack of communication was shit.
It had potential but it was clearly very poorly edited (if at all) and just needed to decide what direction and tone it wanted. Highly disappointing and definitely would’ve been a DNF a few pages in if I hadn’t been behind in my challenges.
November 10, 2021
the lack of world building left me confused for the entire book and at no point was it elaborated on. also the characters become so tedious and immature after awhile.
November 1, 2021
Booktok made this book look like it would be so good. I couldn’t do it though. I get it’s supposed to be grumpy sunshine but he’s just a dick and she’s annoying. Her fiancé cheated on her with her sister then broke up with the sister to marry their mom and she doesn’t hate his guts???? She still had nice things to say about him while agreeing to be the maid of honor for her mom????? Yes she tried to give them a wasp as a wedding gift, but still. Also there was no description about this wasp other than apparently it was big enough to make carrying it in a box hard? And it was said it ate her couches??? Idk I just couldn’t get past some of the things in this book. I’m usually a very easy reader to please. I like anything and everything. Even if it’s not my favorite, I’ll finish the book. This one is going In my very tiny DNF pile though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2021
What the fuck?
November 7, 2021
wtf did i read? don't even buy it
November 1, 2021
DNF at 25%… I really wanted to enjoy it, but the characters were unbearable & the writing was worse.
November 27, 2021
*3.5
A really quick easy read. Hilarious but pretty shallow.
A really quick easy read. Hilarious but pretty shallow.
October 24, 2021
Fun, hilarious and spicy!
I love this world that Grant has so effortlessly carved. Her world building is fantastic and I adore the quotes at the start of each chapter.
Arienna is vapid, hilarious and very sweet. The friendship between her and Fabia is so strong, it just made me smile. Every bestie would do the same (if you've read it, you know the scene I'm talking about!)
Richard is an onion MMC and by that I mean thr man has layers. You think, you know him and thrn we peel away yet another layer. I love the complex back story between him, his brother and Jace. I want to read more about both of them for sure!
The relationship between Arienna and Richard really grows organically between the laughter and shenanigans. I really couldn’t put this book down, its funny, warm hearted and hot and spicy!
A must read for anyone that likes PNR or Fantasy Romance with a good sprinking of laugh out loud humour! Enjoy!
I love this world that Grant has so effortlessly carved. Her world building is fantastic and I adore the quotes at the start of each chapter.
Arienna is vapid, hilarious and very sweet. The friendship between her and Fabia is so strong, it just made me smile. Every bestie would do the same (if you've read it, you know the scene I'm talking about!)
Richard is an onion MMC and by that I mean thr man has layers. You think, you know him and thrn we peel away yet another layer. I love the complex back story between him, his brother and Jace. I want to read more about both of them for sure!
The relationship between Arienna and Richard really grows organically between the laughter and shenanigans. I really couldn’t put this book down, its funny, warm hearted and hot and spicy!
A must read for anyone that likes PNR or Fantasy Romance with a good sprinking of laugh out loud humour! Enjoy!
October 15, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! I had never heard of Miranda Grant before and I am so glad I was gifted an ARC because WOW! Not only was the MC funny as all get out but so was her best friend and all of the characters. Sometimes I forgot if I was reading a comedy or a romance book and that is what made me enjoy this read so thoroughly. A lot of times romance books forget to have comedy and focus mainly on angst but not this one! This one somehow managed to have angst, comedy, twists and turns, action, steamy romance and more! I am anxiously awaiting book #2 so that I can continue the beautiful story of these characters. I won't give anything away because I do not want to spoil it for anyone but I promise you that this is worth the read! Plus, DRUNKEN WASPS!! I just don't think I can ever look at a wasp the same again and that's not a bad thing!
February 12, 2022
1-1.5⭐️
I finished it,almost dnf:ed it a few times but I finished it. I’m sad to say it was not my cup of tea, I usually love fae, fantasy, some spice and royalty, but this did not hold up… it had some funny moments tho.
I finished it,almost dnf:ed it a few times but I finished it. I’m sad to say it was not my cup of tea, I usually love fae, fantasy, some spice and royalty, but this did not hold up… it had some funny moments tho.
dropped
October 16, 2021Dropped
No world building…just dropped in the middle. It’s all over the place and it’s weird.
No world building…just dropped in the middle. It’s all over the place and it’s weird.
November 4, 2021
Concepts and the storyline itself is great but the characters are poorly developed which makes this a disappointing read. The book reads itself as a rough draft.
November 10, 2021
I should really start reading trigger warnings before reading a book
February 4, 2022
This is the last time I EVER take a recommendation from booktok. EVER. I was sold thinking this was going to be a out of the box love story. The FL is in love with the ML despite the fact that he's trying to kill her.
I know how that sounds. Toxic.
In his defence, he was more passively waiting for her to die than actively trying to put her in past tense but I assume that in most relationship that's still a hard limit.
I guess I understand that. I was waiting to see the spin the author would put on it and I was disappointed. The plot kinda switches when she actively tries to kill him. Not that active really since she gave up but she tried and its 2022 so women support women.
I'm not going to lie that was a power move and frankly she needed one because never before have I read a book and checked to see if the author was a man or a woman. I had to pause and check because of how this dumb bitch was presented.
*sigh*
The is giving doormat. Like step on me and I will thank you and it is pathetic. I don't expect her to lead a rebellion and every character doesn't have to be katniss but personality would be nice. She was giving very much Ginny from the movies. Subservient. Not even in a sexual sense she was just plain boring.
Actually that's my bad she did have a personality. She was horny. That was her personality. At one point I felt so sorry for her I was wondering if anyone was going to hand her a dildo. Nobody did.
I'm all for being confident with your sexuality and embracing it but she was just constantly thirsty. That was her plotline. That's ultimately why she got married to a frankly unstable and desperately should seek therapy dude and why she did most of the things she did.
I know times can be hard but her taste in men was so bad. It was just horrendous. We never really get an explanation as to why though? Yeah sure you're in a cult but 3 pumps and bust ain't it girl.
I don't know how someone who's confident in their looks and their body could again and again seek trash. This isn't Wall-e you ain't saving anyone by sifting through shit nobody wants.
Anyway 🙄, her mum and sister both need help as well. How are you going to share the same community dick? That's nasty. And really mum? You're going to steal your daughters minute man? If he lasted I would understand but he didn't. Why is everyone so desperate in this book?
Chemistry? None.
Plot? Inexistant.
Sex scenes? Boring
World building? What's that?
The only thing this book had going for it was the fairy wings. I actually ended up shipping ML and Jace since she could not shut up about how hot he was whilst married to his best friend and bodyguard. I'm surprise she didn't end up jumping him actually. He was very hot.
Well, I actually enjoyed this book. In an ironic way I guess. It was so bad its good but I'm still able to acknowledge how bad it is. Read at your own risk.
I know how that sounds. Toxic.
In his defence, he was more passively waiting for her to die than actively trying to put her in past tense but I assume that in most relationship that's still a hard limit.
I guess I understand that. I was waiting to see the spin the author would put on it and I was disappointed. The plot kinda switches when she actively tries to kill him. Not that active really since she gave up but she tried and its 2022 so women support women.
I'm not going to lie that was a power move and frankly she needed one because never before have I read a book and checked to see if the author was a man or a woman. I had to pause and check because of how this dumb bitch was presented.
*sigh*
The is giving doormat. Like step on me and I will thank you and it is pathetic. I don't expect her to lead a rebellion and every character doesn't have to be katniss but personality would be nice. She was giving very much Ginny from the movies. Subservient. Not even in a sexual sense she was just plain boring.
Actually that's my bad she did have a personality. She was horny. That was her personality. At one point I felt so sorry for her I was wondering if anyone was going to hand her a dildo. Nobody did.
I'm all for being confident with your sexuality and embracing it but she was just constantly thirsty. That was her plotline. That's ultimately why she got married to a frankly unstable and desperately should seek therapy dude and why she did most of the things she did.
I know times can be hard but her taste in men was so bad. It was just horrendous. We never really get an explanation as to why though? Yeah sure you're in a cult but 3 pumps and bust ain't it girl.
I don't know how someone who's confident in their looks and their body could again and again seek trash. This isn't Wall-e you ain't saving anyone by sifting through shit nobody wants.
Anyway 🙄, her mum and sister both need help as well. How are you going to share the same community dick? That's nasty. And really mum? You're going to steal your daughters minute man? If he lasted I would understand but he didn't. Why is everyone so desperate in this book?
Chemistry? None.
Plot? Inexistant.
Sex scenes? Boring
World building? What's that?
The only thing this book had going for it was the fairy wings. I actually ended up shipping ML and Jace since she could not shut up about how hot he was whilst married to his best friend and bodyguard. I'm surprise she didn't end up jumping him actually. He was very hot.
Well, I actually enjoyed this book. In an ironic way I guess. It was so bad its good but I'm still able to acknowledge how bad it is. Read at your own risk.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2021
DNF @ 25%
Just a big, fat NO.
All of the characters, except for Fabia, were fucking awful.
Just a big, fat NO.
All of the characters, except for Fabia, were fucking awful.
September 22, 2022
Okay, ved ikke helt om min review kom ind før:((
Men fuck en sjov bog. Hovedpersonen var så forvirret og tænkte kun på pik. Det var sååå sjovt, grinte så meget.
Men var den god? Ja omg, hahaha
Men fuck en sjov bog. Hovedpersonen var så forvirret og tænkte kun på pik. Det var sååå sjovt, grinte så meget.
Men var den god? Ja omg, hahaha
June 1, 2022
Given how heavy fantasy books normally are, both literally and figuratively, this book was a perfect balance between good world building and light hearted fun. If you are going into it thinking it is going to be a serious fae realm with war and action then this is the wrong book for you. I was in a major book slump and this brought me right out of it.
The main characters are great and neither taken themselves too seriously. I love that the FMC has the same ponderings that we all have at some point in our lives.
There isn't a huge amount of plot but I don't feel like there needs to be. The logic is there and the small details give you everything you need. Admittedly it took me until the bird flying to realise they were very small, must have glossed over that part in the beginning!
My only con is that I just don't think Richard is very sexy name, apologies to any Richards. I got over thta though by pretending his name was Ricky.
Light hearted and ways read with a good amount of spice. Perfect for a one sit reading and for those who aren't snobby about fantasy needing to be overly filled with adjectives and a billion pages long.
Would recommend and would read again!
Edit: There is now a version where the MMC is called Rhys instead of Richard so upgraded to a 5 star review 🥰 can't wait for the second book!
The main characters are great and neither taken themselves too seriously. I love that the FMC has the same ponderings that we all have at some point in our lives.
There isn't a huge amount of plot but I don't feel like there needs to be. The logic is there and the small details give you everything you need. Admittedly it took me until the bird flying to realise they were very small, must have glossed over that part in the beginning!
My only con is that I just don't think Richard is very sexy name, apologies to any Richards. I got over thta though by pretending his name was Ricky.
Light hearted and ways read with a good amount of spice. Perfect for a one sit reading and for those who aren't snobby about fantasy needing to be overly filled with adjectives and a billion pages long.
Would recommend and would read again!
Edit: There is now a version where the MMC is called Rhys instead of Richard so upgraded to a 5 star review 🥰 can't wait for the second book!
October 16, 2021
When Miranda dropped me an email regarding a new book she was writing, and that it was a spicy romcom. I was so excited!
And this book did not disappoint. Miranda has a way with words and her writing style is perfect for me.
So let’s get to the book itself;
The book is very much a spicy romcom. That is based in a fantasy world, but don’t go into this expecting a massively built fantasy world.
We meet Arienna, a brownie. (Brownies are fairies but without wings). And this brownie looooves to drink.. I mean a lot 😂 and she gets up to so much mischief that it lands her engaged to My King.. I mean Richard Morningstar. He comes off as an arrogant jerk, but he grows on you. I promise!
We also meet Arienna’s best friend Fabia who is also a brownie but doesn’t act like one, rules are meant to be broken right? She’s so loyal and everything you’d want in a best friend.
This book bring the spice too, Richard certainly knows what he wants and how he wants it and does not apologise for it.
This book had me laughing out loud, Arienna is so easy to relate to, and her wasps! Honestly I was laughing so hard. I haven’t had a book that’s had me laugh out loud before but this one hit the spot.
I worry that some people might not get the humour, but I totally do! It’s a very britishy kinda humour that I grew up with, and I loved it. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
I highly recommend giving this book a read!
This will be a book that makes it to my trophy shelf!
And this book did not disappoint. Miranda has a way with words and her writing style is perfect for me.
So let’s get to the book itself;
The book is very much a spicy romcom. That is based in a fantasy world, but don’t go into this expecting a massively built fantasy world.
We meet Arienna, a brownie. (Brownies are fairies but without wings). And this brownie looooves to drink.. I mean a lot 😂 and she gets up to so much mischief that it lands her engaged to My King.. I mean Richard Morningstar. He comes off as an arrogant jerk, but he grows on you. I promise!
We also meet Arienna’s best friend Fabia who is also a brownie but doesn’t act like one, rules are meant to be broken right? She’s so loyal and everything you’d want in a best friend.
This book bring the spice too, Richard certainly knows what he wants and how he wants it and does not apologise for it.
This book had me laughing out loud, Arienna is so easy to relate to, and her wasps! Honestly I was laughing so hard. I haven’t had a book that’s had me laugh out loud before but this one hit the spot.
I worry that some people might not get the humour, but I totally do! It’s a very britishy kinda humour that I grew up with, and I loved it. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
I highly recommend giving this book a read!
This will be a book that makes it to my trophy shelf!
May 4, 2022
I’m so very confused to why this book has such a low rating. It was sweet, funny and very spicy, which people usually like right?
A lot of reviews said that the writing style was horrible and that the main character was stupid, which yeah, but that’s just her personality and let’s give her a break she grew up in a hippie cult and is super horny like 60% of the story, which was honestly very relatable.
While the writing style wasn’t something out of this world I liked the conversations between the characters and how surprisingly dark and yet witty they were.
Did I mention the book was spicy? It is and believe me when I say it was hot.
But the reason I’m giving it 5 stars is because I think it deserves better recognition and rating as this book is seriously super sweet and funny. Also the sex was hot.
I guess this books is one of those where you either like it or don’t.
A lot of reviews said that the writing style was horrible and that the main character was stupid, which yeah, but that’s just her personality and let’s give her a break she grew up in a hippie cult and is super horny like 60% of the story, which was honestly very relatable.
While the writing style wasn’t something out of this world I liked the conversations between the characters and how surprisingly dark and yet witty they were.
Did I mention the book was spicy? It is and believe me when I say it was hot.
But the reason I’m giving it 5 stars is because I think it deserves better recognition and rating as this book is seriously super sweet and funny. Also the sex was hot.
I guess this books is one of those where you either like it or don’t.
November 1, 2021
My husband enjoyed the book without turning a page!
I started this book right before bed. Big mistake. I ended up staying up to read "1 more chapter". 4 chapters later, my husband wakes up to ask me what has me shaking the bed with laughter. I am not going to give away any spoilers. Just be prepared to laugh at the shenanigans of true friends, to feel the bite of pain in your heart at the cruelty of a king, to cry with understanding when walls fall, and to...well...get turned on! Like I said, my husband enjoyed the book without reading one word or turning one page.
I started this book right before bed. Big mistake. I ended up staying up to read "1 more chapter". 4 chapters later, my husband wakes up to ask me what has me shaking the bed with laughter. I am not going to give away any spoilers. Just be prepared to laugh at the shenanigans of true friends, to feel the bite of pain in your heart at the cruelty of a king, to cry with understanding when walls fall, and to...well...get turned on! Like I said, my husband enjoyed the book without reading one word or turning one page.
November 11, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
“Naivety is just something pessimists say to crush the souls of the good.”
WOW! I saw this book on tiktok and it did not disappoint. Our leading lady is amazing! She embraces her sexuality and says what we’re all thinking. This book is full of amazing growth all throughout and we go through her internal struggles with her. She’s unique and has a heart of good, (and there’s AMAZING spicy scenes)
This book is slow burn, but so worth it for the ending spice scene. If you love the hades X Persephone type of love, this book is for you.
🌶🌶🌶🌶
“Naivety is just something pessimists say to crush the souls of the good.”
WOW! I saw this book on tiktok and it did not disappoint. Our leading lady is amazing! She embraces her sexuality and says what we’re all thinking. This book is full of amazing growth all throughout and we go through her internal struggles with her. She’s unique and has a heart of good, (and there’s AMAZING spicy scenes)
This book is slow burn, but so worth it for the ending spice scene. If you love the hades X Persephone type of love, this book is for you.
October 15, 2021
Loved this book so much!!! It didn't want it to end! Funny, sexy and steamy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 this book has it all 😍 the FMC Arienna is so utterly hopeless and absolutely hilarious 🤣 her wasps hahaha. And Richard 😍🔥 oh my! He comes across as an arrogant unfeeling jerk to start off with but you will love him by the end! Can't wait for the next book!
April 25, 2022
Hilarious Rom-Com
Reminds me of the Cupidity series. There could be a little bit more bonding betwern the characters other than the amazing sex, but they are lifemates, so it's insta-love, with a side of planning to kill each other. There could be more world-building, but it is a hilarious and spicy romantic comedy.
Reminds me of the Cupidity series. There could be a little bit more bonding betwern the characters other than the amazing sex, but they are lifemates, so it's insta-love, with a side of planning to kill each other. There could be more world-building, but it is a hilarious and spicy romantic comedy.
September 11, 2024
Not sure why this has a 2.99 rating. It was cute and funny and spicy. Oh well!
May 6, 2022
Came for the porn stayed for the plot, can’t wait till the next book I the series comes out!
If you liked fantasy, humor, and some spicy BDSM representation this is a great book to read.
If you liked fantasy, humor, and some spicy BDSM representation this is a great book to read.
August 10, 2022
This is book 1 in Grant's Deathly Beloved series and it's a paranormal, rom com romance but so much more. This romance is perfect! I adored this story line, these characters - the narrators voices - everything about this book was fun, exciting and swoony. Our main characters are Arienna (a clueless yet lovable Brownie) and Richard (a Fairy king who has seen and done the darkest of deeds). These two opposites are drawn to each other and what was seemingly just a convivence has become so much more for them both. Full of laughs, action, steam and sweet romance as well as a bit of BDSM thrown in make this a delightful read. Mix all that up with perfect narration - sweet voice for Arienna and a deep, raspy voice for Richard and it's an audio book I had a hard time pausing. All that wonderfulness and there were a few editing issues with this audible copy I had - some repetition between chapters where the narrators seemed to be "practicing" lines - but my copy may have been an ALC so those lil kinks may have been worked out now. Grant is a new author for me but based on I will certainly be on the lookout for more! I'm hooked.
I received a free copy of this book at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read
I received a free copy of this book at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.
*this review is based on the audio version of this read
September 20, 2024
Do I regret reading this? no.
Would I recommend it? also no.
Was it a waste of time? yes.
ok I might regret this one
Would I recommend it? also no.
Was it a waste of time? yes.
ok I might regret this one
April 5, 2022
✨4 Stars✨
Chaos, this book is absolute chaos & I loved it. I love a book that doesn’t take itself too seriously and leans into the fun that can be had with the fantasy genre. It is the perfect mix of interesting, engaging plot twists and simply divine spice.
The plot follows Arienna & Richard. Arienna is a brownie (fairy without wings) & Richard is the fairy king who has to take a wife. Arienna finds herself imprisoned in Richard’s palace after wandering into mortal lands drunk to save her pet wasp (YUP). As per the delightful rules of the marriage of convenience trope she is offered the option of marrying Richard to escape certain death as punishment or so she thinks.
Richard is your typical MMC, he’s grumpy, doesn’t want to take a wife & isn’t very becoming to Arienna when they first meet. But there is a slight hiccup when it comes to his indifference, he and Arienna are lifemates. They both feel the undeniable pull instantly making both of their plans much more complicated. With Arienna planning to get rid of Richard before he can get rid of her their feelings only complicate things.
Honestly the whole thing is madness, pure chaotic madness but I really enjoyed that aspect. It pulls some magical realism into the plot where despite being fae they have modern/real life things that they do. The whole thing feels like a fever dream until it doesn’t…
The sweet Arienna discovers she rather quite ✨likes✨ her husbands rough treatment of her & the way to his heart is discovering more of that. How trust builds their relationship is chefs kiss & you unexpectedly start to root for Richard! The spice is written to perfection, including very kinky, yet vocally consented to dungeon fun.
I would really recommend this if you’re looking for a quick, super funny spicy read. This honestly had me laughing out loud so many times but then also breathless the next moment. So excited for the next one to come out!
Favourite quotes:
Oh gods, I’m never going to try murder again. This is way too stressful.
“I’m not risking my women for wasps.”
She paled and I shook my head. No wonder she’d come back after how I’d treated her last night. She befriended wasps. In comparison, I was a fucking treat.
Her voice wavered. Mine came out on a growl. He’d hurt her. And so I would hurt him in return.
Removing Arienna’s arm from around me, I stepped forward. “By insulting my wife, you insulted me. You insulted the Raza kingdom because she is now our queen.”
“And so I challenge you, Karl the Dumbass, to face me inside a fairy ring.”
“So you have two options. You can either accept my challenge to enter a fairy ring, or…” I paused just to make him squirm. “You can tell me how to woo her.”
The darkness consumed all of it, stripping me bare, leaving me just as a woman in love with a man who was hurting.
She’d killed me. My own wife…
He drew a curve at the top of the line, and my breath caught when I realised he was scratching an R into my skin. An M followed it. Richard Morningstar. My body was his.
Chaos, this book is absolute chaos & I loved it. I love a book that doesn’t take itself too seriously and leans into the fun that can be had with the fantasy genre. It is the perfect mix of interesting, engaging plot twists and simply divine spice.
The plot follows Arienna & Richard. Arienna is a brownie (fairy without wings) & Richard is the fairy king who has to take a wife. Arienna finds herself imprisoned in Richard’s palace after wandering into mortal lands drunk to save her pet wasp (YUP). As per the delightful rules of the marriage of convenience trope she is offered the option of marrying Richard to escape certain death as punishment or so she thinks.
Richard is your typical MMC, he’s grumpy, doesn’t want to take a wife & isn’t very becoming to Arienna when they first meet. But there is a slight hiccup when it comes to his indifference, he and Arienna are lifemates. They both feel the undeniable pull instantly making both of their plans much more complicated. With Arienna planning to get rid of Richard before he can get rid of her their feelings only complicate things.
Honestly the whole thing is madness, pure chaotic madness but I really enjoyed that aspect. It pulls some magical realism into the plot where despite being fae they have modern/real life things that they do. The whole thing feels like a fever dream until it doesn’t…
The sweet Arienna discovers she rather quite ✨likes✨ her husbands rough treatment of her & the way to his heart is discovering more of that. How trust builds their relationship is chefs kiss & you unexpectedly start to root for Richard! The spice is written to perfection, including very kinky, yet vocally consented to dungeon fun.
I would really recommend this if you’re looking for a quick, super funny spicy read. This honestly had me laughing out loud so many times but then also breathless the next moment. So excited for the next one to come out!
Favourite quotes:
Oh gods, I’m never going to try murder again. This is way too stressful.
“I’m not risking my women for wasps.”
She paled and I shook my head. No wonder she’d come back after how I’d treated her last night. She befriended wasps. In comparison, I was a fucking treat.
Her voice wavered. Mine came out on a growl. He’d hurt her. And so I would hurt him in return.
Removing Arienna’s arm from around me, I stepped forward. “By insulting my wife, you insulted me. You insulted the Raza kingdom because she is now our queen.”
“And so I challenge you, Karl the Dumbass, to face me inside a fairy ring.”
“So you have two options. You can either accept my challenge to enter a fairy ring, or…” I paused just to make him squirm. “You can tell me how to woo her.”
The darkness consumed all of it, stripping me bare, leaving me just as a woman in love with a man who was hurting.
She’d killed me. My own wife…
He drew a curve at the top of the line, and my breath caught when I realised he was scratching an R into my skin. An M followed it. Richard Morningstar. My body was his.
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