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House of Secrets by M.E. Evans
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This review is also available on my blog: Wine Cellar Library
First, I would like to thank the author and Booksprout for providing me with a free advanced review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
"Are you…dramatizing your own brand of evil?...You don’t have to bloody exaggerate it. You are actually a fucking demon from hell, you narcissistic shitbag.” (p.237)
Tropes:
paranormal romance, urban fantasy, forbidden love, chosen one, vampires, womens' empowerment, LGBT rep, BIPOC characters
No wonder Andras is drawn to Danny–She is brilliant
Danny’s marriage is failing, and she is struggling with feeling as though she’s lost her identity in motherhood. Her new neighbor is a welcome distraction, always escorting someone beautiful when Danny sees him. Something about him is different, and the intense way he looks at her is all-consuming, But there is danger lurking, and Danny will have to fight to protect herself and her children.
Danny is every woman who wants to be the best mom but mourns the woman she used to be. She is the most relatable character I have ever read. I was immediately drawn into the story because of her–she’s fantastic. I absolutely love how as she begins to reclaim her identity, she doesn’t take shit from anybody! Andras’s fervent intensity is alluring, and I am excited to see where the trilogy takes them.
House of Secrets is M.E. Evans’ first fiction novel, but you’d never know it. She writes like she was born for it. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!
First, I would like to thank the author and Booksprout for providing me with a free advanced review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
"Are you…dramatizing your own brand of evil?...You don’t have to bloody exaggerate it. You are actually a fucking demon from hell, you narcissistic shitbag.” (p.237)
Tropes:
paranormal romance, urban fantasy, forbidden love, chosen one, vampires, womens' empowerment, LGBT rep, BIPOC characters
No wonder Andras is drawn to Danny–She is brilliant
Danny’s marriage is failing, and she is struggling with feeling as though she’s lost her identity in motherhood. Her new neighbor is a welcome distraction, always escorting someone beautiful when Danny sees him. Something about him is different, and the intense way he looks at her is all-consuming, But there is danger lurking, and Danny will have to fight to protect herself and her children.
Danny is every woman who wants to be the best mom but mourns the woman she used to be. She is the most relatable character I have ever read. I was immediately drawn into the story because of her–she’s fantastic. I absolutely love how as she begins to reclaim her identity, she doesn’t take shit from anybody! Andras’s fervent intensity is alluring, and I am excited to see where the trilogy takes them.
House of Secrets is M.E. Evans’ first fiction novel, but you’d never know it. She writes like she was born for it. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Violence
Another trigger warning: home invasion