Lust packs a punch with dynamic characters and an engaging plot. Overall, I found it interesting and I got pulled into the world Devon is building.
From the blurb:
LUKE
I've never been attracted to guys.
I definitely would never be attracted to a privileged, cocky bastard like Brad Henning.
Even though I've only been at St. Lawrence University for a few weeks, this prick and his friends are on a mission to mess with me—a scholarship kid who I guess they don't think belongs at a prestigious school intended for the nation's elite.
I've always been a loner, so I've dealt with my share of bullies. But unlike the bullying I encountered when I was younger, Brad and his friends have some unusual tricks up their sleeves.
They're using...
I don't even want to name it, but it's the only explanation for what's happening.
Magic.
These guys have powers, and Brad is using his to make me want him.
No—not just want him. Lust after him like I've never lusted after anyone in my life.
The way I crave him sears to my core, causes physical pain until I have the only thing that brings relief—his touch.
But when I discover that whatever he's done to me hurts him too, I realize there's more to all this than Brad and his friends trying to mess up my life.
More to it than these feral urges that are, at times, more than I think I can bear.
I have to get to the bottom of this, but until I do, there's only one way to end my agony.
I must surrender to the lust.
Content Warning: Lust is a steamy paranormal romance, but it contains content that some readers may find triggering, including a character grieving the loss of his parents and mentions of a character's loved one who struggles with a chronic illness. The book also contains depictions of and discussions about bullying.
GreenwingReads review:
Where to start? This story packs a punch with dynamic characters and an engaging plot. Overall, I found it interesting and I got pulled into the world Devon is building.
The story follows Luke, a new student at St. Lawerence College, as he navigates finding his way and building relationships. When he first encounters Brad and Seth, they are immediate enemies, but Luke doesn't know why. Despite their animosity, there is something pulling Brad and Luke together, and the more he learns, the more Luke begins to question his whole identity.
There was a lot happening in this story. Luke has a tragic past and has never really dealt with that. There is a lot about his parents that he never knew, but the trio of Cody, Seth, and Brad know more than they are willing to share.
I had a hard time with Seth's character; he really wasn't likeable aside form his devote care for Cody. I thought Cody was okay. Brad was likeable once he and Luke got together and we got to see the "real" Brad. However, there was so much smex, it was hard to buy into the emotional development between Luke and Brad, as most of that happens off-page. You see more of the love between them toward the end, but it seemed kind of sudden because so much of its evolution happened off-page.
The gratuitous smex got a bit ridiculous, especially as it relates to their powers. There was no mention of the two previous Sinners needing to engage in those acts to access their powers, so it felt like it was contrived simply to add more spicy scenes.
I thought the description of the magic and the monster were really well done. I could picture the monster in my mind and understand how terrifying it would be. There is obviously something up with Alexei and I look forward to more of the series to uncover those mysteries. I liked Cody, so I look forward to his book though I think it's obvious who his love interest will be and I'm not such a fan of that character, but we will see!
Bottom line, the MCs are likeable, the series is well worth the read, and I look forward to more.
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