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Book Review: The Demon Kiss

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the opportunity to read The Demon’s Kiss by Scarlett Ash in exchange for an honest review.  I’m always grateful to be given the chance to discover a new author and experience a story before publication, and this was such a spicy, dark romantasy to get lost in.

Violet lives a fairly ordinary life, but every night she enters a very different world in her dreams, where she meets Rath—a seven-foot-tall, dark-haired, gorgeous demon.  What begins as a dream gradually becomes something much more real when Rath offers Violet the chance to spend thirty days with him in the demon realm.  If she chooses to kiss him, she can stay with him forever.  But the demon realm is not quite the fantasy Violet imagined, and as she becomes more immersed in this dark and dangerous world, she has to figure out what is real, who she can trust, and what she truly wants.

I really enjoyed Violet as a main character.  One thing that stood out to me was her insecurity about herself. She doesn't always see herself the way others see her, and I think that's something so many of us can relate to.  That feeling of wondering, “Why would someone choose me?” or questioning whether we're enough can be incredibly real, and I appreciated seeing those insecurities become part of Violet's journey.  It made her feel more relatable and human, even in a story filled with demons and a completely different world.

And then there's Rath. He's mysterious, powerful, possessive, and exactly the kind of dangerous demon who makes you understand why Violet has such a hard time resisting him.  The chemistry between the two of them is intense from the beginning, and I loved the push and pull between attraction, uncertainty, and trust.

The demon realm was another part I really enjoyed. It had a dark, gothic atmosphere that made the story feel like a seductive fairytale with a much darker edge.  There were secrets, danger, and enough uncertainty to keep me wondering where the story was going.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️️ If you're looking for spice, this definitely delivers! The intimate scenes are explicit and plentiful, and the chemistry between Violet and Rath makes them fit naturally into the story rather than feeling completely separate from the romance.

Overall, The Demon’s Kiss was an addictive, dark, sexy romantasy with a compelling premise, a demon romance, a beautifully dark setting, and plenty of spice.  Definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy dark romantasy, demon book boyfriends, fated mates, gothic vibes, and VERY spicy romance.

4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐


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