Satan's Affair

So, I finally caved and read “Satan's Affair,” and I totally get what all the hype is about! I flew through it in a single day—talk about a page-turner! It's a bit different from my usual reading choices, but I'd heard so many good things, I had to see what all the fuss was about. There were definitely some intense moments, but Sibby's story really pulled me in. Her childhood memories? Ugh, my heart broke for her. And that ending?! Seriously, I was so invested in her by that point. “Haunting Adeline” is up next, and I can't wait! I think I've discovered a new genre of books!!

I know this book is meant to be a fun prequel to HA. However, I appreciated the book more because I had already read HA. It answered a few questions but was almost not worth the read for those answers. I feel like the author could've really gotten a good deeper book out of Sibby's story. She is a valuable enough character in HA that I was excited to learn more about her with Satans affair. I got some answers but expected more of her childhood ect.

I, too, would like to frick frack the voices in my head. For the plot.

I really think this should be read after the duet or at least after Haunting Adeline unless you're fully into this genre. I know I wouldn't have liked it if i hadn't read the duet first. But now I wanna know what happened after Hunting Adeline

The henchmen were sibby's delusions, I knew this already since I read haunting Adeline already but I was totally stomped when the doctor said that they were actually mannequins

Really didn't see that ending coming. Absolutely loved this one the whole way throughout. Impeccable.

This book had me with my jaw on the floor the entire time. I read the Cat & Mouse duet before reading this one and I was so confused about the henchmen, H.D. Carlton did well, even had me doubting everything I read in Hunting Adeline. As unhinged as Sibby was, I did feel really bad for her at the end.

3.5 stars

I loved... well.. maybe not loved but you know what I mean... Sibby is actually my favorite character in the Cat and Mouse duet so it was enlightening to get her backstory in Satan's Affair. Also her “meet-cute” with Zade is the best.

That said, I didn't enjoy the writing style compared to the main books. There was a lot of unnecessary repetition in sentences and the wording felt disjointed at times.

Reading this also let with with a lot more questions that I don't think we'll ever get answers to. Like who the hell is Kraven or better yet, who does Sibby think he is???

Crossing my fingers for another novella at least because I enjoy this series and need to know if Sibby is okay, please and thank you

I wanted to like this more because I loved Sibby in Haunting/Hunting Adeline. However, I do wish we had gotten more of her backstory and her victories over evil because it felt more like just reading strictly porn (some of the scenarios did not feel possible given the henchmen's quantity and physical descriptions). I love HD Carlton and will read literally anything she writes, but this one just happens to be my least favorite.

This novella was insane. I'm not a huge horror reader, so it took a bit to get into the right headspace. I'm glad I read this before starting Haunting Adeline, though. Sibby is nuts, but in the best way. I can't wait to see Zade's perspective of her when she shows up in HA. The ending literally made me put my kindle down for a minute and just think. Then go back and reread passages. Books almost never make me do that. I didn't expect that ending AT ALL.

I think we can all agree that this + cat and mouse just shows that we need more sibby. I loved this peak into her previous life, it definitely explains a lot instead of her just being the crazy girl with an invisible harem. It is written well, for once I can fully picture the harem tetris compared to other group sex books.

I enjoyed the Cat and Mouse duet so I expected to like this book as well. Unfortunately, this missed the mark.

If you've read the Cat and Mouse series, you know you have to suspend disbelief for this book. (Ex. She's never been in a car or any form of transportation... So you're telling me she walks to every new fair location?)

Plus, some things, like the house layout, are over explained and took me out of the story.

I'm excited to read other releases by H.D. Carlton but this book just wasn't for me.

this is definitely the darkest “romance” i've ever read. this is actually an erotica reverse harem but y'all understand what i mean. this book was literally something and it was done so well. 10/10 recommend for around halloween if the triggers don't bother you