Great spice, flirty banter, perfect setting, this has it all! I enjoyed The Demon's Kiss and especially how Ash was able to imagine and describe a world I could get lost in. Reading is such a break for me, and if it is for you, this will take your mind off the day-to-day and entrap you in a new world that works for this novel! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Demon’s Kiss pulled me in from the very first chapter and refused to let go. The story blends dark fantasy, forbidden tension, and high stakes in a way that feels addictive and immersive. The world is rich with danger and temptation, and every scene carries that delicious edge of “this could go very wrong very fast.”
The two leads are magnetic, flawed, powerful, and constantly circling each other with a mix of distrust, desire (yes it’s steamy!!), and unspoken vulnerability. Their chemistry is intense without ever overshadowing the plot, and every interaction adds another layer to the emotional tension.
The magic system is intriguing, the pacing sharp, and the atmosphere thick with secrets and shadows. I loved how the story balances action with character driven moments, making the emotional beats hit just as hard as the twists.
Dark, seductive, and beautifully written, an easy 5 star read for anyone who loves fantasy with teeth.

This is such a good read. The chemistry between Violet and rath is amazing 🤩 this has just the right about of twists and steaminess.

This was a very well-written book from start to finish. It pulled me in from the beginning, with her mundane life, her dreams, and the demon all creating an immediate sense of intrigue. Throughout the story, her thoughts and emotions were expressed extremely well, and I was never quite sure whether he was simply using her or if he genuinely cared for her, which kept me invested.
The descriptions of the scenery were vivid, and the symbolic connections between nature and the human world were cleverly woven into the story. There was always an underlying sense of danger, which added tension throughout. I also thought the author did an excellent job of showing that human personalities and behaviours remain remarkably similar across different cultures.
Emotionally, the book was a rollercoaster. I found myself questioning many of her decisions while still feeling her anguish and understanding her motivations. The story kept me wanting to read just one more chapter.
The book is very sexual, but it fits the themes and storyline rather than feeling unnecessary or distracting. The content sertves a purpose within the narrative and character development.
I would definitely recommend this book, although it is not suitable for younger readers due to its mature content. It has been one of my favourite reads of the year so far, and one that will stay with me for quite some time.

The Demon’s Kiss by Scarlett Ash is a wonderful romance novel that earns four out of five stars. This is the author's very first published work, a dark, magical love story that is just as gripping as her famous online fiction, which is already very famous.

The highlight of the book is the powerful attraction between the leads and the fascinating fantasy world. Ash is excellent at building a deep connection between the main characters that feels risky yet romantic. The plot uses fan-favourite ideas like destiny and dark magic to build a moody, emotional atmosphere. The characters feel very real, which makes it easy to care about their journey.

The plot flows quickly and holds your attention with plenty of passion and great twists. The only minor flaw is that some of the fantasy explanations feel a bit repetitive during the middle section.

Even so, the smooth writing and intense emotions make it a highly enjoyable read. Fans of her web stories will love seeing her format change into a proper book, and the happy ending (no pun intended). Thanks for the ARC!

Violet is torn between a mundane world she called home and a realm that claims her heart and soul, forcing her to look beyond an edict of fate into the terrifying power of choice in love.

Violet is faced with the dilemma of leaving her lackluster life behind – a life where she gives and gives and no one chooses her. Rath appears in her dreams and offers her a life she barely believes to be real. So, of course, she's cautious not to throw herself into a new life in an unbelievable place. Having the sort of agency to be able to choose her path makes her cautious about making the decision too quickly. In the demon realm, she's determined to maintain her power of choice, holding onto her independence, ensuring she isn't cast aside or forgotten.

The Demon's Kiss is seductive, sensually tense, and darkly romantic writing. It has a rich fairytale structure grown up with gothic notes and tinged with sinuous darkness. While this book is grounded in fantasy, it heavily leans into its romantic roots of fated mates, touch-her-and-die tension, and intimate open-door scenes. Violet and Rath's visceral and primal sexual tension is instant and incredibly intoxicating. It's impossible to not feel their lustful attraction and connection. Rath is the new standard for dark and dangerous book boyfriends (or demon, in his case). The story's writing and pacing is different than I expected, and I did need to pay close attention so I didn't miss important details. This wasn't a detractor for me, instead it caused me to lean a bit closer to the text as I was swept away by the demon world, cloaked in shadowy mystery, unlike any I've ever read before.

Thank you so much to Scarlett Ash and AvonUK for the opportunity to read and review The Demon's Kiss.

The Demon’s Kiss by Scarlett Ash had me completely hooked from the very first chapter and didn’t let go. It’s such an addictive mix of dark fantasy, danger, and forbidden romance, with a constant feeling that things could spiral at any moment.

Violet starts off with a pretty ordinary life, but that quickly changes when this mysterious demon starts invading her dreams, and then her reality. I loved how the story kept me guessing; I was never quite sure if Rath was using her, or if he actually cared, which made it impossible to put this book down. Violet’s emotions felt very real, and even when I questioned her choices, I still understood them.

The chemistry between Violet and Rath is unreal!!! It's intense, complicated, and full of tension. There’s this perfect balance of distrust, desire, and vulnerability, which blended together so seamlessly and made their connection that much more intense. The steamy moments added to their connection rather than taking over the story, and Rath is exactly the kind of dark, dangerous love interest that will make you swoon so hard.

Scarlett's writing is rich and atmospheric, with vivid descriptions and subtle symbolism woven throughout. The whole world feels shadowy and dangerous, and I loved that underlying sense of tension flowing beneath the surface. It’s paced really well too, with enough action and twists to keep things moving, whilst still very character-driven.

It’s definitely a mature read, but the darker themes and romance are handled in a way that feels purposeful. Overall, it’s a dark, seductive, and really immersive story that’s stayed with me, easily one of my favourite reads this year!! 🥰

The demons kiss was a fun, quick read. I enjoyed the banter, dark & moody vibes, and violet as a mc! There were some things that felt repetitive but overall I think this was a great debut

Arc reader with netgalley!!
5 stars as the story was excellent, loved the characters and the pacing, but struggled with the layout of the download sent to me as the writing/chapter placing was a little jumbled. But great book!!

Absolutely love this one. Rath and Violet have my heart. Just so happy with this one. That's all I need to say.🖤

The demons kiss by Scarlett Ash had me completely hooked from the first page. It has a mix of dark fantasy, forbidden romance and danger.

Violet lives a pretty mundane life but that quickly changes as a mysterious demon starts to visit her and invade her dreams. Even though her feelings about Rath are true she originally didn’t think it was real. That all changed when one night she agreed to join him in the demon world for 30 days and if she wants to stay with him, she must seal the deal with a single kiss.

Their chemistry is intense, complicated and brimmed with tension. That on top of the steamy sexual tension added to their growing connection.

Scarlett’s writing is fast paced, rich and atmospheric with clear descriptions of the world set out throughout the book. While this is a dark fantasy with hints of gothic aspects it has some of my favourite tropes, fated mates and touch her a die vibes.

The only criticism I have is that format that was sent to me wasn’t great. I did have to guess a few words and that made it harder and slower to read but this is an eARC copy and does not affect my view on the story and how well it was written.

This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me and I want to thank @
Scarlett and AvonUK for sending me a copy of this to read and review.

Ooooh this was good!

The Demon's Kiss had an interesting premise and I think Scarlett Ash executed it wonderfully. It's atmospheric and mystery but also sexy as hell. You won't want to put this one down, especially readers who love monsters. The chemistry between Violet and Rath was intense. Talk about sizzling hot and seductive! I had a lot of fun with the romance (and the spice) plus the world was unique.

A fun, spicy romantasy for monster loving girlies.

I binged this book. Its a fun easy read. Focussed more on spice than character development. Definitely not a slow burn but I loved it.

I was completely pulled into this book from the very first chapter. The chemistry between Violet and Rath is absolutely immaculate, packed with so much tension, and it was so seductive and sexy. This is the kind of book that is so easy to get lost in.

Wooooooooowwwww ... nothing like I anticipated. Incredibly bingeable and I could put this down until I was finished. This was a FANTASTIC way to get into this authors work

I really enjoyed this arc! Dark, gothic, atmospheric and with plenty of spice. Rath is exactly the kind of morally questionable demon I absolutely shouldn't be attracted to... but I am 😂

The chemistry was great, the tension was there, and I loved the whole demon/fated-mates vibe. A couple of parts felt a little rushed, but overall this was addictive and definitely left me wanting more!

Thank you to the publisher Avon Books UK for providing this book for review purposes via NetGalley. All opinions.

I think my favourite thing about this book is that it focuses on the love story between Violet and Rath. The fight for Rath to regain his rightful throne was going in the background but wasn’t the main part of the story, the plot was more character driven and I loved that. I felt that I really got to know both Violet and Rath and feel the angst that Violet felt as she struggles to make a decision. That Rath called Violet, Nightflower was positively dreamy, I did feel for him as he did everything he could to convince Violet to choose him, he deserved to be chosen. I enjoyed the demon realm it was like our world but darker, that somehow made it even more beautiful. Rath’s brother Kaelith was amusing, I look forward to seeing more of his in his own book. I really enjoyed reading this book, it was a very romantic read and I look forward to seeing what the rest of the series brings.

I came for the demon book boyfriend. I stayed for the addictive chemistry and gothic atmosphere.

The Demon's Kiss completely hooked me from the first chapter. Scarlett Ash delivers a dark romantasy that perfectly balances seductive romance, fantasy, and just the right amount of danger. The premise is unique, the tension is palpable, and I found myself eager to see where Violet and Rath's story would lead.

Rath is everything a morally gray demon book boyfriend should be—dangerous, possessive, fiercely protective, and impossible to resist. His chemistry with Violet practically crackles off the page, but what I appreciated most was that Violet never lost herself. She stands her ground, making their relationship feel earned rather than one-sided.

The gothic atmosphere, fated mates, Hades and Persephone inspiration, "touch her and die" energy, and open-door spice all come together to create a story that's immersive and incredibly addictive. The world-building unfolds naturally, revealing more of the mythology as the story progresses without slowing the pace.

If you're a fan of dark romantasy with unforgettable chemistry, morally gray love interests, and a fantasy world you'll want to disappear into, The Demon's Kiss deserves a spot on your TBR.

Thank you to Avon UK and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.