I stopped after chapter 3 (7%) but it feels in line with Woods’ first book, so fans should be pleased. Solid 3-4 stars for the target with 5 for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor/Bramble for the ARC.

This is the 2nd book for the Willow and Grey romance duet for the series. I enjoyed these two. Yes, Willow could be annoying and naive with both the other witches in the coven and with Grey, but it didn’t make me not enjoy the series and their story. I’m glad Iban finally got what was coming for him, ugh. The Spicy scenes were also good, but could have been longer. I can’t wait for the next duet in the series and to see more of Hell!

𝙀𝙣𝙙? 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄, 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜.

This was one of my most anticipated releases after I absolutely devoured The Coven back in March. This duet hit the mark of being a TRUE enemies-to-lovers story and not just hate-to-love and I ate it up.

Gray is such an alluring character. He’s dark and wicked, but at the same time so genuine is his feelings towards Willow and his plans where they’re concerned. Willow is badass and a force to be reckoned with. The tension and angst between these two as they worked towards either ruination or reconciliation was really entertaining.

While I loved a lot of things about this, I found the ending to be a bit rushed. I’m happy with the conclusion of Gray and Willow’s story, but the big conflict happened and ended too quickly to feel like we got enough details on what all happened.

Additionally, this has only ever been promoted by the author as a duet. The final ~2 chapters + the epilogue make it clear that while Gray and Willow’s duet has come to an end, some side characters will be getting their own stories. I really enjoy this world so I’m excited to see where this goes, but tbh I found parts of the ending & the epilogue confusing given that until the very end there was nothing really to indicate that there would be more to this world/series

Highlights:
- Romance: MF
- Paranormal romance
- Witches, demons, magic
- Enemies-to-lovers (ACTUAL enemies)
- Forced proximity
- Betrayal & revenge
- Morally grey heroine & (basically) morally black hero
- Dubcon

Idk ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5?
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

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I received an advance copy. Decision to read/review was my own. Opinion is my own.

I really loved this book! I absolutely love Willow and Gray. I love everything about them. There was a lot of twists and turns that left me on the edge of my seat. I wish there was a little more plot. I also think it should have been a little longer like it was missing something but I am really excited about where the books will go next!

The second book after The Coven was absolutely amazing! This story concentrates more specifically on the relationship between Gray (aka Lucifer The Morningstar) and Willow and the delicate balance it has now that The Covenant is no longer. Willow is conflicted between her loyalty to the witches and to her husband. I loved the story, the angels who get involved, the prophesy, the source, and her friends...or so she thinks. I felt there was more spice in this book than the last. There were conflicting emotions because Willow wasn't sure of where her loyalties lie. I highly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the next installment!

These covers are just so darn stunning. Unfortunately, for me, the story isn’t my fav or even near fav. I liked The Coven decent enough although I had some issues with the plot. But I was hopeful the series would kick it up in book 2 and I’d be sucked in. But, I was left wanting more with this book 2. I was honestly confused when the book didn’t end after one of the biggest plot twists and then was again surprised it ended when it did because it just felt lackluster. I like the world and the different magical beings and I would honestly love more of that and less of the other stuff to really build up this series. And listen, I love smut and steam, I really do. This book nearly crossed a line for me in the first 20% and then again a bit later. It left me a little uncomfortable and tbh had this not been an audiobook I think I wouldn’t have continued on. The way he handles a couple of the sexual encounters was very iffy for me, even though I knew it was a dark romance. Some things I did enjoy was the dual POV and the inclusion of more characters in the story as well as the ole enemies to lovers spin. I’m undecided on if I’ll continue the series.