A review by katvou
Mean One by Ab. Cynthe

dark lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

“Let me replace that hovering darkness with better things.”
“I think it’s time I show them just how much of a monster I really am.”
“Perfectly wicked… What a beautiful thing to be called.”
“That’s right, show me your inner beast. I’m not scared of you.”
“Santa is coming. Too bad you’ve been a naughty girl.”


Great short and spicy erotic horror Grinch retelling. Perfect, twisted Christmas novella!

Like all of Ab’s retellings, this one was amazing. This was my first Grinch retelling, and now I’m hooked. I need more!

Grinch and Max made a great pair. They were both funny characters with dark and difficult pasts that influenced their actions. I especially loved how unhinged Max was. And the spice between them? Truly spicing! 🔥

The ending caught me completely off guard. It was so unexpected, but it fit the story perfectly.



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

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