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xxkatastrophe's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Ramanu and Lenora have been my favorite couple so far in this series
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
graceheartsbooks's review against another edition
4.5
I wanted to finish this before the end of pride month but alas that didn’t happen.
This was cute but it wasn’t my favorite in the series. I liked having more plot focus and seeing Lenora/Ramanu finally after they had been teased for so many books but I wished it was longer, it felt a bit rushed.
Now that I’ve finished all the books in the series, I think it was a good one (though I’m gonna be honest, The Succubus’ Prize is still my favorite).
This was cute but it wasn’t my favorite in the series. I liked having more plot focus and seeing Lenora/Ramanu finally after they had been teased for so many books but I wished it was longer, it felt a bit rushed.
Now that I’ve finished all the books in the series, I think it was a good one (though I’m gonna be honest, The Succubus’ Prize is still my favorite).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship and Transphobia
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert is the 5th book in the "Deal with a Demon" series. This book is about Ramanu, the demon that helps Azazal (and Azazal is the demon who makes 7 year contracts with human woman.) I loved having a non-binary main character , other than that this was just okay.
Ramanu is summoned by a witched name Lenora (Lenora is the granddaughter of a witch who tried to have a romantic and sexual relationship with Ramanu in the past but it didn't work out.) and she asks for their help locating her ex, a man who stole a family heirloom from her, a necklace. They work on getting the necklace back but not before having some sexual fun with each other. The plot was just alright, it wasn't anything too exciting.
The spice in this was okay, nothing spectacular so I'm giving it two chilies 🌶️🌶️ out of five chilies. What I didn't like was the small amount of blood play (that wasn't tagged as such), it made my skin crawl and I couldn't get into the spicy scenes.
Overall, this was just okay. The story was fine but I didn't love the spicy scenes so I'm giving this
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 Stars
Ramanu is summoned by a witched name Lenora (Lenora is the granddaughter of a witch who tried to have a romantic and sexual relationship with Ramanu in the past but it didn't work out.) and she asks for their help locating her ex, a man who stole a family heirloom from her, a necklace. They work on getting the necklace back but not before having some sexual fun with each other. The plot was just alright, it wasn't anything too exciting.
The spice in this was okay, nothing spectacular so I'm giving it two chilies 🌶️🌶️ out of five chilies. What I didn't like was the small amount of blood play (that wasn't tagged as such), it made my skin crawl and I couldn't get into the spicy scenes.
Overall, this was just okay. The story was fine but I didn't love the spicy scenes so I'm giving this
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 Stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
taylorvalerie's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Demon's Bargain is instantly captivating and full of atmosphere and attraction. A quick read that will keep you coming back and will raise the bar for your next read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Death and Injury/Injury detail
krisalexcole's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Murder
kbairbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Easy five stars. I love Katee Robert, I love this series (who am I kidding I love all of her books), I love monster romance. This was everything I love in one tiny book. It was fun, funny, sexy, romantic… just so freaking good. I loved it AND I read it in the perfect time because the next book in this series comes out next week! Wooo!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
olivialandryxo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve completed my holy trinity of Katee Robert ships—Persephone/Hades, Tink/Hook, and now Lenora/Ramanu. WHEN I SAY I ADORE THEM!!!
Seriously though, this book is a DELIGHT. From their very first interaction, Lenora and Ramanu are such an entertaining (and spicy 👀) duo, and the more I read, the more feral I became. I love everything about them, as characters and as a couple. Their dynamic is basically “you’re a menace”/“I’m your menace,” which is 1000% the best ship dynamic and thus makes them completely, undeniably iconic. I don’t make the rules. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Some of my favorite (early, spoiler-free) moments:
1. “‘If you fuck with me, I will kill you.’
‘You’ll try. It will be fun.’”
2. “‘If you touch me again, I’m going to take it as an invitation.’
‘I just attacked you.’
‘Baby, that’s practically foreplay.’”
3. “‘I’m not going to fuck you.’
‘Keep telling yourself that.’”
I’m cackling just thinking about these!! And yes, they are like this for the entire book. ;))
My one (1) qualm with this book is that I would’ve liked to see more between the last chapter and the epilogue. I understand why the time jump is there and I absolutely love the epilogue as it is, but like… I just want more of my ship. I can’t help it.
Current ranking of the Deal With a Demon series:
Seriously though, this book is a DELIGHT. From their very first interaction, Lenora and Ramanu are such an entertaining (and spicy 👀) duo, and the more I read, the more feral I became. I love everything about them, as characters and as a couple. Their dynamic is basically “you’re a menace”/“I’m your menace,” which is 1000% the best ship dynamic and thus makes them completely, undeniably iconic. I don’t make the rules. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Some of my favorite (early, spoiler-free) moments:
1. “‘If you fuck with me, I will kill you.’
‘You’ll try. It will be fun.’”
2. “‘If you touch me again, I’m going to take it as an invitation.’
‘I just attacked you.’
‘Baby, that’s practically foreplay.’”
3. “‘I’m not going to fuck you.’
‘Keep telling yourself that.’”
I’m cackling just thinking about these!! And yes, they are like this for the entire book. ;))
My one (1) qualm with this book is that I would’ve liked to see more between the last chapter and the epilogue. I understand why the time jump is there and I absolutely love the epilogue as it is, but like… I just want more of my ship. I can’t help it.
Current ranking of the Deal With a Demon series:
- The Demon’s Bargain (calling it now - this will stay in the #1 spot)
- The Kraken’s Sacrifice
- The Dragon’s Bride
Current ranking of the Peculiar Tastes series:
- The Demon’s Bargain (calling it now - this will also stay in this #1 spot)
- The Death God’s Sacrifice (but the gap between the two books is. a lot.)
Representation:
- two bi/pansexual protagonists (unlabeled, but both attracted to multiple genders)
- nonbinary protagonist that uses they/them (their gender isn’t specifically labeled; I’m using “nonbinary” as an umbrella term)
- nonbinary side character of color that uses they/them
- sapphic side characters + couples (only one is on-page; both minor)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Self harm and Injury/Injury detail
Mild, consensual injuries during one sex scene. Mild, infrequent self-harm for magical purposes. Murder of a side character via decapitation, on-page but mentioned only briefly.wilybooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
3.5
A little bit rushed and insta-lovey, but this was a cute little monster romance addition from Katee Robert! Loved the emphasis on consent. For once we get a pegging scene shown on page and not just mentioned in conversation!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
hannibanani29's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
a_libra_library's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail