
Sometimes I thought Robin was too passive, and I wished she was closer to some secondary characters. I liked the “forced proximity” trope that Demonized had, and I though the demon contracts were unique too.īy no means do I think these stories are perfect though. The Japanese mythology was so interesting and unlike anything I’ve ever read, and I enjoyed the whimsy of it. I loved the concept of both of these stories.

Maybe it’s because I feel like I’m overlooked in the real world, but I hate when the FMC is described as perfect in every way and everyone is suddenly in love with them. Sure, there was attraction and teasing early on (which I enjoyed), but I liked how both Emi and Robin proved themselves as worthy. The FMCs were first seen as “weak” and overlooked by their love interests early on. I don’t know what it is about a slow burn, but small touches and stolen kisses just hit different. Both books deal with some magic and little spells the characters can do, and I loved seeing how they grew into their power throughout the series. The FMCs have a lot of character growth and become more sure of themselves.

I read both of these series by Annette Marie not too long ago and I think they have, unfortunately, ruined me for other books (at least right now).
