![]() ![]() While the “Bride” concept is an interesting twist on the vampire mythos, I do find it incredibly heteronormative. Readers should be conscious of potential triggers. Major consent issues in this story regarding personal freedom are still present, but it trends toward the kink side rather than straight-up problematic. Nikolai trends toward the typical Alpha hero, but where I thought the book was going to be kind of rapey, he proved that consent is still way sexier. Also, she’s hilarious, which will always make me favor a character. The intricate world-building enhances the complexity of her character, and I look forward to learning about the magical elements of this paranormal romance world. The heroine Myst, especially, was not what I expected at all. I had certain preconceptions about the two main characters based on the back-cover text, which were smashed immediately. ![]() I started this series on the recommendation of a friend who is a romance author, and I devoured this sexy novella in a single evening. ![]()
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