renae

It was a good read, but there were no real stakes or tension. The story just flowed along and was often predictable.

My biggest issue is the healing of her blindness. Why was it necessary for her to regain her sight? We spend 260 pages with her as a blind character, experiencing and navigating the world through her other senses.

She could have been such a badass—like a ninja-style dervish—defeating her enemies despite her disability.

Another issue I had was with the portrayal of the FMC's personality. She's described as “sweet,” but in reality, she's just polite and well-mannered. Due to her sheltered upbringing, she hasn't learned how to stand up for herself or defend herself.

That said, I appreciated the slow-burn romance. It would have been difficult to connect with a childlike, insecure FMC being paired with three mates in a rushed romance.

I'm also glad the males aren't the typical alphaholes. The dynamic worked well, especially because Holly acts as a shield for the FMC, managing the tension between her and the triad.

Chaos was a quick read, with characters and plot introduced in rapid succession. What stood out most to me was how much emphasis was placed on physical attraction; the witches are introduced as uppity elitists, and the FMC has a clear love for her library. In my opinion, the writing style is good, the characters are interesting, and the story concept is solid. While it wasn't a page-turner for me, I'm curious enough to add Book 2 to my reading list. I feel there were missed opportunities for humor, especially in such an eclectic setting with diverse characters.

(I'm not a native English speaker, but I read only English books. At times, the dialogue between Chaos and the FMC felt confusing, especially at the beginning. I won't base my review on that, however.)

The FMC comes across as both assertive and exasperated, particularly in dealing with Chaos's outdated attitudes and assumptions. She clearly values autonomy and consent, often speaking out against the casually offensive views that Chaos holds from his ancient perspective. Her reactions suggest she's grounded in modern values, fiercely protective of her boundaries, and unafraid to set others straight. At the same time, her commitment to her library and knowledge reflects a quieter, introspective side that adds depth to her personality. It doesn't seem like Chaos is truly “in the wrong”; rather, his mindset is simply from another era. He's clearly unfamiliar with modern values and he hasn't actually done anything to violate boundaries here. The FMC's responses feel more like a passionate “preemptive strike,” perhaps driven by frustration with outdated attitudes she's likely encountered before. She uses this as a teaching moment, even if Chaos didn't intend any harm.

I really enjoyed this book! While it wasn't a gripping page-turner, and I didn't feel a deep connection with any of the characters, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read. The story balances very dirty, eldritch horror smut with an engaging plot, and I appreciated that the spice didn't overshadow the narrative – a rare feat in this genre. The monsters were a unique touch, being both caring and gentle, which made for a surprisingly light and easy read, even with the high stakes involved. While the plot itself wasn't overly intense, it kept me curious enough to keep turning the pages. I do wish there had been more clarity on why the FMC went into Mrs. Marsh's room and found the ancestry report; it didn't seem like any of her mates were responsible, so that part left me wanting more. Overall, it was a fun read, and I'll definitely check out more by this author.

After a re-read a year later, I decided to bump my rating up to four stars. On my first read, I think I went in with the wrong expectations. 
I usually read high fantasy where most characters are supernatural, so when I started this book, I thought some of the characters might be shifters, especially with mentions of dragons.
Sadly, that wasn't the case, but on my re-read, I realized that the book is actually very good. The characters, plot, pacing, and interactions between them all worked well together.

What irked me the most was the “I'm not like other girls” vibe from the FMC, but I understand that she's a 17-year-old, so it makes sense for her character. This only started to bother me toward the end, so it wasn't a big issue. 

I'm definitely excited to continue the series, especially to see how the character dynamics evolve and if there will be more supernatural elements introduced.

I really wanted to like the book. I went in blind and so did not know that it was a bully story. But what threw me really off, was the sexual assault etc. After pausing the read, I went and checked the reviews. I don't want to continue the story, currently. Trigger warnings I found quote: “ lack of consent, sexual assault, rape, bullying, sexism, blood play, self-harm, toxic relationships, domestic violence, and death.

The main character Rosie consistently did not give consent and gave verbal cues such as “no and not now.” “ This is a review/quote I found by bookreadsbykats.