Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

I liked some of the descriptions, but the language was off for me. I felt Addison wasn't really human, wasn't really feeling her emotions: sometimes it was just too little or too much, but hardly ever in between. The idea is great, but the book wasn't for me.

Quinn's "The Fool, The Lover, The Devil" is a wild ride through a twisted world of magic, romance, and unexpected alliances. If you're into stories blending the supernatural with a generous dose of unpredictability, this book might be your cup of tea.

The protagonist, a self-proclaimed fool, takes readers on a confusing and strangely intriguing journey. Quinn's writing style is immersive, creating a world where nothing is as it seems, and the line between love and darkness blurs into a captivating haze.

The characters are a motley crew of misfits, each with quirks and hidden agendas. The lover adds a touch of romance, the devil injects chaos, and the fool navigates through the madness with a mix of naivety and unexpected cleverness. It's a combination that keeps you hooked, wondering what unexpected twist will come next.

The plot unfolds like a chaotic dance, with twists and turns that keep you guessing. While some moments might leave you scratching your head, the overall sense of unpredictability adds to the charm of the narrative. Quinn balances the fantastical elements with realism, creating a unique reading experience.

The dialogue is sharp, filled with witty remarks and moments of dark humour. The banter between characters contributes to the story's chaotic yet oddly satisfying atmosphere. It's a tale that doesn't take itself too seriously, inviting readers to embrace the madness and enjoy the journey.

"The Fool, The Lover, The Devil" is a book that defies expectations, offering a blend of magic, mayhem, and a touch of romance. If you're in the mood for a story that keeps you on your toes and challenges your perceptions, dive into this unpredictable world crafted by Riley Quinn.

The Fool, The Lovers, The Devil" by Riley Quinn attempts to blend love, identity, and the supernatural in a narrative centered around Addison and her encounter with Mary. Unfortunately, the writing style was not for me at all. I found the storyline's attempt to challenge societal norms and question the fluidity of love and identity felt forced. The characters failed to resonate with me, and I was left wanting a much deeper and more moving story. In the end, the novel fell short of delivering a compelling and engaging narrative on self-discovery in the face of the unknown.

The writing style was not for me at all. I was expecting a much deeper and more moving story. The characters are adults yet think and talk like high schoolers. However, I respect that the author wanted to share their journey of self-discovery. One thing I did like was the healthy representation of polyamorous relationships.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for my advanced readers copy of The Fool, The Lovers, The Devil.

The Fool, The Lovers, The Devil is a story that seamlessly weaves together themes of self-discovery, love, and the supernatural. Riley Quinn takes readers on a journey through the adult life of our protagonist, a woman grappling with her sexuality amidst a backdrop of witches and demons.

The cover of the book is beautiful and the spicy scenes were very enjoyable to read. However I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the writing style. Our main character’s inner dialogue just felt tell and show, instead of just doing one or the other. I did enjoy how the main character over thought everything, that was something I could relate to. It is a very good plot filled with diverse characters. I would recommend this book to those who want a queer romance with supernatural elements and steamy scenes.

I received this book for free for an honest unbiased review from Netgalley.

I wish more books were this well written. Characters were witty and the setting fantastic.

This was a good romance and I liked the varied representation. Would definitely read more by this author.

DNF at 20%

I was initially really intrigued by the premise of the story but the execution was lacking. The MC was not interesting and had no chemistry with the other characters

Thank you NetGalley and Riley Sheldon for the arc!
Unfortunately, I DNF this book partway through as I couldn't really get into it. I was really excited or been the premise but unfortunately, this story wasn't for me.

I really enjoyed this book! I think it was cute and helped share a story that shows some healthy forms of polyamory and self discovery in general and through sexuality! I love a feel good fantasy romance.

I think it's a cute romance, and I loved how positive it was about different identities and sexualities. However, I do think this definitely reads as a new author still finding their footing. I wouldn't say I disliked the style, I think it just has space to grow.

I DNF'ed at 20% this not because it wasn't good but I may have not been in the right head space for it maybe I'll try picking it back up someday but for now it's just not for me.

DNF-ed after about the third, unfortunately, this book was really not for me.

Though I'm not an avid reader of romance or erotica, I really like to read both if they are well-executed and lack anything that's harmful, e.g. romanticising toxic relationships and such. So there were two things I was drawn to in this book: cozy erotica and the wide variety of rep. The cover is also in line with these features. Also, poliamoric rep, I was so keen on reading something like that.

At first it did feel cozy, the characters communicated, discussed their issues and questions, no plot from misunderstanding, and I really liked that scene where after the one night stand Mary left painkillers in blister pack and unopened bottled water for Addie in order for her to make sure it was impossible they'd been tempered with.
Unfortunately, however, after the promising start, I more often felt awkward or even cringe than cozy, and in the end I just felt uncomfortable all the time while reading so I decided to DNF.

It felt problematic how some topics were handled, e.g. it was nice Addie was so cool reacting to her love interest being a "sex demon" but then when she forced another character to come out as trans then made all the fuss about him being trans - not transphobic but ignorant and disrespectful, it just felt out of proportion. Not because one couldn't write a character who reacts like this, but it is a decision to have a character be more surprised be finding out someone is trans than finding out someone's a demon. Also, as the POV character, she cannot really reflect on her own insensitivity, and though the other characters present are obviously not happy about how she's acting, they don't discuss it, and a minute later everyone is best friends again.

It also felt problematic how the forced proximity was handled. I think in a situation like this it's not advised to even joke on being paid for rent by sex, especially if one is a demon who can feed on other's sexual energy as well. I'm a kind of person who doesn't support joking on anything that is even a bit problematic otherwise, and after a while there were a lot of jokes like this.
Also, Addie's questioning was not always handled right, she often felt being outed by how Mary touched her in public. On the other hand, she constantly reconfirms herself being straight and thinks she's just attracted to Mary because of magic. This just felt really, really wrong, even suggesting that someone's sexual orientation can be changed by anything even if it's magic.
As the romance and erotica market is flooded with problematic, toxic, even harmful books, I guess this book must feel much cozier in comparison. Also, the issues I had this with book might get addressed later in the book and I really hope they do. However, I think maybe the single POV charater is not the best suited to this book, having another characters POV who could address these issues early on the book could really improve the cozyness in my opinion. At least for me a cozy read would involve feeling cozy more often than not all throughout the book, but if you are not looking for specifically a cozy book, or have another concept of what is cozy for you, you might enjoy this book.

Also, how cozy you feel about this book might also depend on how similar your personality traits are to those of the characters. For me, frequent partying and getting wasted or spending your day off window-shopping with your new forced temporary roommate who you've known for a day sounds like a nightmare. If you're comfortable with things like these, you might feel much cozier reading this book.

I have to remark that the erotic scenes were really well executed, always consensual, with communication and attention towards each other, so actually these were usually the coziest parts of the book, but also being super spicy.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sadly, this book did not grab me or suck me in. I did not feel engaged by the writing, characters, or plot, and I honestly had hopes this book was something that it wasn't due to the cover and the title. I hope this finds its audience, it has a lot of potential. Could potentially use a marketing overhaul.

Great love story and poly presentation. I love a good love triangle and why choose romance. It’s the best romance to be apart of.

DNF @ 60%

I was really intrigued by this book as a polyam person, as it's about an MC who discovers her sexuality and gets pulled into a polyam dynamic, but unfortunately it fell short for me. The pacing was all over the place, and there were too many memes and pop culture references that got old really fast. Also apparently the MC's coworkers are just straight up characters from Overwatch??

I don't know if the characters get better at communicating in the last 40%, but for a book that's about a character basically being introduced to queerness, polyamory, and kink, there's a huge lack in communication on all sides. It was somewhat of a plot point at some points, but overall, I found it very lacking, and it was a pretty big turn off for me personally.

Also the sex scenes? Were so bland. Like they were doing all sorts of kinky and hot things, but it was written in such a dry (and at times almost clinical) way, I was almost impressed with how little it made me feel.

This might be a fun story for someone else, but it definitely was not for me!

I loved the concept but I didn’t like the book. I can’t even give a real reason but I just didn’t click with the main character. Something about her seemed icky and I just could not get into the story.

What an interesting book! I really enjoyed this one and it was such a fun read. I would definitely read more from this author and I would love to see what they come up with next

❤️Plot: Mary questions everything she knows when she wakes up in bed next to a demon, a hot demon at that.

❤️Review: Who hasn't dreamed about waking up next to a sexy demon, learning that magic is real, and exploring polyamory? Filled with the perfect blend of wit, magic, and spice, this book is an excellent summer read for those hot days.