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A review by honeyreads1066
Priest by Sierra Simone
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book HIT THE SPOT.
It follows Father Tyler Bell, a catholic priest who joined the church after a shocking event that rocked the community. He then meets Poppy, a young woman who had recently moved into the area and ends up in his confession booth. Tyler becomes increasingly enamoured with Poppy and the feeling appears to be very much mutual. But how is one supposed to compete with God?
I was really looking for something that had religious conflict, passion and guilt and honestly this hit every spot that I had. The characters themselves were brilliant, you really found yourself rooting for Tyler, and felt his conflict from the very beginning to the very end. Simone wrote his struggle very well and it was completely believable.
Now the sex was brilliant. There were several times that I actually had to put this down to have a breather because OMG it was hot. There was just enough of it, it wasn't repetitive and I liked that it was from Tyler's perspective. You don't often read books like this from the perspective of a man. Basically, Simone was aware of what they could write well and they WROTE IT WELL.
I think the only thing I didn't like was the little sections about Poppy. I felt we got a lot of her backstory through things she told Tyler and other events and it just didn't feel needed. Also, just a little appreciation for Millie because I love her.
Clearly, I would recommend this if this is your type of thing.
It follows Father Tyler Bell, a catholic priest who joined the church after a shocking event that rocked the community. He then meets Poppy, a young woman who had recently moved into the area and ends up in his confession booth. Tyler becomes increasingly enamoured with Poppy and the feeling appears to be very much mutual. But how is one supposed to compete with God?
I was really looking for something that had religious conflict, passion and guilt and honestly this hit every spot that I had. The characters themselves were brilliant, you really found yourself rooting for Tyler, and felt his conflict from the very beginning to the very end. Simone wrote his struggle very well and it was completely believable.
Now the sex was brilliant. There were several times that I actually had to put this down to have a breather because OMG it was hot. There was just enough of it, it wasn't repetitive and I liked that it was from Tyler's perspective. You don't often read books like this from the perspective of a man. Basically, Simone was aware of what they could write well and they WROTE IT WELL.
I think the only thing I didn't like was the little sections about Poppy. I felt we got a lot of her backstory through things she told Tyler and other events and it just didn't feel needed. Also, just a little appreciation for Millie because I love her.
Clearly, I would recommend this if this is your type of thing.
Graphic: Sexual content