Soraya Honei
by V.A. Berry
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Pub Date May 27 2025 | Archive Date Jun 30 2025
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Description
The story starts off with a very strong, sexually explicit scene. If you are not comfortable with explicit content, this is your warning to turn back! This will probably not faze you if you're a seasoned spicy reader. If you're staying, enjoy my debut story:
Something was wrong with Soraya.
Her skin was stretched too thin, her body was burning up, and...sex was constantly on her mind—no matter how many times she pleasured herself. It was time she explored her sexual desires with men who knew how to handle a woman’s body.
She was not looking to fall in love, and yet…something far more permanent found her.
How many men will she meet?
Would her weird dreams finally stop?
Why are there so many attractive people in downtown Los Angeles?
Soraya just managed to get her life in order, and now the inevitable was coming for her. Will she be strong enough to face it?
Soraya Honei is a Why Choose, Fantasy, Mystery. Tropes include Fated Mates, Elemental Powers, Suspense, and Darker Themes. It's the first book in the series.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
Praise from RoyalRoad users:
"Keep in mind that this story is indeed spicy. I'm sure, for that reason alone, it's not for everyone. However, it IS for me. Hehe. Personally, I'm more than down for that. It's also very much for the ladies, I think, and as one of the ladies, I loved it...This story is hot, it's fun, it's for the girls (imo), and it's a total trip. Or at least that's how I feel about it. Soraya floats off to Neverland and you go along with her. I'm excited to see where she lands." —Tealery
"The author is 100% not joking with the blurb. We go hard from literal sentence #1 and the train does not stop. If you can handle the heat, it's absolutely worth the dive.
Given the subject matter, both the flavorful aspects and the softer moments are incredibly well-written. The author makes phenomenal usage of every adjective under the sun, and the prose flows beautifully. Scenes are descriptive and easy to imagine--all of them. The way by which subtle foreshadowing is woven into the more intimate exchanges is extremely clever. Truthfully, not something I think I've ever seen out of those sorts of settings before. Highly unique...etc" —StrawberryRain
Marketing Plan
The cover art design is in the works. I'm using the one I created as a placeholder.
The cover art design is in the works. I'm using the one I created as a placeholder.
Featured Reviews
Obscura R, Reviewer
Soraya Honei is a relatable and complex heroine. A graduate student on the brink of major life changes, she decides to step outside her comfort zone and take control of her desires. What begins as a simple night out quickly unravels into something far more intense and otherworldly. From the very beginning, the story pulls you into Soraya’s disorienting reality and never lets go.
The author masterfully builds a sense of mystery that blurs the line between dream and reality. As a reader, you are never quite sure what is real or imagined, which mirrors Soraya’s experience in a way that feels incredibly intentional. The writing captures that fever dream quality perfectly, making the story feel both magical and disorienting in the best way.
The worldbuilding is rich and layered. There is a strong sense that much more lies beneath the surface, and every reveal adds to the intrigue. The pacing is fast without being overwhelming, and the emotional stakes stay high throughout.
The spice in this book is front and center, and it is deeply tied to character development and plot progression. It feels purposeful and powerful rather than gratuitous. Each intimate moment carries weight and meaning.
By the end, I was fully invested in Soraya’s journey and desperate to know what happens next. This is a story of awakening, power, mystery, and identity. If you love fantasy with high heat and high stakes, this book belongs on your list.
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