Rotten to the Core: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Halls of Darkness) Paperback – April 20, 2023

I have never written a book review. I don't usually know what to say. But I have enjoyed every book I have read by you. this one blew me out of the water. And I would love to have more. So you win, I am writing to ask you for more, please! Oh, and to tell anyone who reads this, READ THIS BOOK! I am not a huge fan of the 'dark romance ' genre as a whole, and I loved this. The characters, the action, the world building.....and yeah the hot sex.....( fanning self) oh mmmyyyyy! Do yourself a favor, a try one of May Sage's books today.

This was certainly a fun read! Until the end...But let's talk about the good parts! I loved Caldoryn's personality; every inch a king and with not an insecurity in sight. Rhea was a solid MFC, but I wish she was fleshed out more (no pun intended). I like the ambiguity of the magic concepts not really adhering to stereotypes while also bringing in mythos type creatures and giving them a unique spin. I like the storyline, and it had some fantastic twists and turns. Characters building in the beginning was fantastic, and the dialogue was amazing and hilarious.My cons. Possible *spoilers*This story had the potential to be ten times more epic, and it kills me because it's good. It's steamy, and the chemistry feels good. Too much happened too soon about halfway through the book all the way to the end. Easily could have broken this stoey into two maybe three books to really get the build up it needed.*spoiler*It went from hey we're gonna have a wedding to warzone. One minute rhea is one thing, and then, the next, she's an all-powerful being. Ahhhhh. So much potential epicness lost.ITS STILL WORTH THE READ! I just wish romance authors weren't afraid to flesh out their stories more and say screw word count. Quality of story trumps length any and every day.

Listen ma’am - I read a book you wrote a couple years ago about a vampire and a college and I fell in love with that stand-alone. (No, I can’t remember the name but I still love it. Wait - Darkness Falls?! Maybe?)BUT THIS?!?!?! This completely encapsulates everything a reader like myself looks for: smut, spicy, steamy, deliciousness - sorry I got carried away - twists and turns, intrigue, enemies to lovers, a kind but devious man, and a happy ending with an open end for more.I feel like if I never read another book, I’d be happy with this one. It leaves a feeling of being very complete as a reader, and I cherish the fact that you fostered that in me.10 stars, buy it right now.And if you don’t like it, then you can’t sit with us.

Storyline was quite simple and the book was shorter than expected, but overall it wasn’t bad.Ok, the public sex and the other people sex was not for me AT ALL. The way I’d laugh reading those scenes 🤣🤣🤣 especially during the wedding when she called for Alrion and he came w his member in his grasp 😭😭😭 That made me weak 😂. Also, doesn’t he like her friend, sorcha?I don’t think I’ll read the next one (not a cliff hanger but the possibility of a next book is very wide open) if it has all this public sex and random partners but if that’s your thing, you’d enjoy this book. Feels like who random partner thing should come w a trigger tbh. Too real bruh.

I am a true hardcore fan of paranormal romance. Have been pre-booktok. I have worked with over 7 paranormal romance authors and likely read over 2k books in the past three years. This book is insanely good and sexy. Excellent ability to develop world building and good start with character development. I would love to see the author dive deeper into her lead characters a bit more and provide more voice. Overall - 5 stars and the author is absolutely talented. Never stop. You are creating swoon worthy characters.

This got me out of a book slump! The story is quirky, odd, steamy, and fast moving. Loved the characters and world building and especially the steamy interactions of all. Not a lot of mushy, lovey dovey stuff which always puts me off, but also not as dark as claimed. I did feel the ending was rushed and not fully fleshed out as it could have been so I'm left with a bit of book hangover. Still, I would love to read more of this world and characters.And I really loved the cover art!! It's what made me read the book and so glad I did!I will definitely read more from this author.

I read this book in one sitting as the real world faded away in favor of this fantasy world. I would absolutely continue reading this as a series. It has a good blend of darkness & sensuality, with a strong plot and fantastic world building. I hope to be able to read more of the characters and their worlds.

I always love a strong heroine!! MMC was sexy. I enjoyed the story and secondary characters . Lots of spice!!