Arrows and Apologies (Monsters & Muses)

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i also love how interconnected the series is. we, of course, got another glimpse of the amazing couple, kal and elena! seeing them in these books is such a treat! Well… I have a lot of mixed feelings about this one. It’s the fourth book in the Monsters and Muses series and it’s based on the story of Apollo and Daphne. I found it to be a little confusing at times. Some people things, didn’t felt explained. Some things didn’t make any sense or just felt random. Which is really disappointing, because I would have really would have enjoyed the book if I didn’t get lost as much. From the MOMENT Alistair had his chapter (*cough cough* chapter two).... I instantly fell in love with all of him and my panties absolutely disintegrated. Like yes, please ravage me in a dirty alleyway... please hunt me down like I'm your prey...

after the car crash, we know he’s shady. as the reader i felt some of what the mc (cora) felt when she doubted herself and what happened. his intentions were bad and even thought it should be obvious the aftermath of the accident makes things blurry, which actually works very well for a while. So listen… I know I might have said that Elena and Kal were my favorite couple written by sav but CORA AND ALISTAIR?? I’m sorry but they’ve just taken the top spot. Don’t worry Elena and Kallum, you come in close at second place.This dark romance was a perfect installment to the Monsters & Muses series by Sav. Miller and it did not disappoint. The Bi-Rep was great. Especially the MMC is so open about his past relationships with men. It was refreshing and made me like him even more. Cora: She's just a girl looking for her brother when she stumbles across the Big Bad Wolfe. Alistair pursues her relentlessly & Cora enjoys every minute of it. She makes him work for it and is just enough of a brat to keep things interesting. I loved her character.

THE SCENES WITH JONAS, LENNY, ELENA, AND KAL HAD ME SWOOOOOOONING FOR DAYS. Honestly, I hope we get a short novella with Elena and Kal soon 🥺 I miss my babies dearly.And when he uses a *toy that doesn't go buzz, buzz* with Cora?? One of the hottest scenes I have ever freaking read. I got mostly confused toward the end of the book. Around the climax. It felt like Lucien made an entrance twice. some (at least half) of the spicy scenes have a very uncomfortable vibe to em. there’s a power imbalance and there’s not really a explicit consent. only time she really asks for it is if she’s close to climax (there is an interest on her side bc there’s a m@sturbation scene from her pov but i still feel that there was a lot of dub-con)

and i don’t know what happened because all the other books in this series were reaaaally good. this one? nah. Like everyone else, I get weak for the boy-obsessed trope, and Alaistar served it so hard here hehe 🤭. He sees Cora and knows she's his. And their interactions were scorching! Before bedtime: Many people find that reading before bedtime helps them unwind and relax, which can promote better sleep. Early morning: Some people find that reading in the morning helps them start their day with a positive and productive mindset. we already have enough to understand he’s very oddly and heavily attached to the mayor, so writing the subtle changes in his behavior work to show us he might be unhinged.

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cora is a baddie that will stop at nothing to get what she wants. she had no problem putting alistair in his place when need be. she knew exactly how to push all of his buttons and that just added to their chemistry. their chemistry together was such a treat to read. This is a dark contemporary romance inspired by the Apollo & Daphne myth. I’ve always enjoyed mythology & I love to see how Sav translates themes from different myths into every book in this series. Overall, this series grew on me, and now I'm really invested and love the twist they take on popular Greek Myths. You do not HAVE to read the previous book, but it would be wise to start with Promises and Pomegranates at the beginning and work your way up (or if you are committed, start with the Kings Trace books). FORWARD.