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My Lord

My Lord by L.B. Shimaira

"You try to comfort yourself with visions of events that didn't happen, but that doesn't mean that what did happen left no scars." After losing hearth and home, Meya attempts to escape the traumatic memories by travelling east. In 13th century Tristanja, however, it’s not safe to be alone. A local slave trader catches wind of the kinless woman and abducts her in the dead of night. Beaten and abused, the now meek Meya is sold to Lord Deminas. He's known to be cruel, yet becomes strangely protective of his new chambermaid, punishing anyone who dares hurt her. After cutting her to drink her blood, he even uses his own to heal her wounds. Meya and her paramour wonder if Deminas' dark secret is why servants regularly vanish, including the lord's previous chambermaids. However, the two women quickly learn that Lord Deminas isn't the only danger lurking in the castle's shadows. MY LORD is a queer, slow-burn erotic gothic horror novel about rediscovering yourself after trauma—with kinky, blood-drinking immortals and polyamory.


Reviews

It's Only A Little Death

It's Only A Little Death by Shane Blackheart

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

I had the pleasure of reading this book early and it was such a fun ride! It has a setting that reminded me of Beetlejuice's afterlife/underworld, with some very fun sex scenes with quite the more...unusual partners 😏🕸️ But this book isn't "just fun smut", <see full review>

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Yelen and Yelena

Yelen and Yelena by C. M. Rosens

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

I'm an absolute sucker for B&tB stories, and this one was just {chef's kiss} Beast that doesn't change back? Check. Horror? Check. Queer? CHECK 🙌 Spicy? Oh hell yeah, check 😏 {more details in the full review}

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