I was surprised how short this read was as it felt like it packed a balanced amount of world and character building in just under 200 pages. The world consistent of beings that I believe had mythology and folklore roots that I was not familiar with some I would’ve liked more of that to establish a stronger foundation to understand the dynamics of the world and its conflicts better. But within the 200 pages parameter, I do feel like it did a great job of giving as much as it could fit in. Overall I enjoyed it, and I think expanding it into 400-500 pages would create an amazing experience with an even more immersive world and plot.

This book was just not for me. The one thing I do like about this book is the male love interest being a lamia, which is a snake-like creature. This story is insta-love, and honestly, I did not think that much chemistry between the love interest. Plot wise nothing happened. This book can be summarized in less than a paragraph. Pacing was not good in my opinion, like I was genuinely confused with so many lore elements in this book, because the terminology did not make sense of some of the words they would use a lot. The main girl was just annoying to me, like she was just a pity party the whole book. The other characters were just not interesting or remarkable in any way. I feel like this book needs more things to happen to make it interesting.

Thanks, Netgalley, for an ARC and honest review.

Spice. Sass. Worship her for the Goddess she is. All this is a yes when I am looking for something a bit more saucy then my typical fantasy romance reads. I devoured this short book in a day and do not regret anything. It has great representation, appropriate use of bondage and various kinks in a safe way to eplore what one likes. This author understands trauma and trauma responses while letting the reader see how the characters work through things together. Loved. 5 Stars!

Polyphonic Seduction completely caught me off guard—in the best way possible. I didn’t expect to fall so hard for this story, but now I’m counting down the days until the next book. Kit Englard blends rich mythology, steamy romance, and high-stakes fantasy into a book I could not put down.

The main character, Mia, is a doctoral student living in Pittsburgh, but she’s hiding more than just magical secrets. The world is layered with ancient chaos magic, divine bloodlines, and creatures that walk among humans without being noticed. The lore is deep—at times it feels like there’s a whole mythological archive behind every scene—and it makes the world feel vast and immersive.

What really grabbed me was the intense chemistry between the leads, the emotional stakes, and the morally gray undercurrents woven throughout. There’s darkness, heat, action, and a connection that goes far beyond the physical. If you like your romances with sharp edges and centuries-old secrets, this one’s for you.

It’s the kind of book that demands your full attention with its intricate worldbuilding, but absolutely rewards it. Highly recommend for fans of dark romantasy with original magic systems, powerful heroines, and seductive, dangerous love interests