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A Thing Divine
Ehvy has dreamt of the same man her entire life. Vicious, bloody, decadent visions haunt her nights, but she’s never paid them any mind. Until a chance encounter has her face to face with Will, the literal man of her dreams, and she begins to wonder whether they were dreams at all but memories. As Will drags Ehvy deeper into her darkest desires, he wakes up the monster in her that has been lurking just under the surface. As Ehvy wrestles to separate nightmare from reality, she rejects the notion that she is some lovesick girl taken in by a handsome man. Instead, she’s a woman ready to rip the corrupt heart out of the world and will sink into the pits of Hell with Will to do it.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 10, 2024
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July 10, 2024
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It's been a while since I read a work of erotic horror that pushed my limits like this, but still made me feel so compelled to continue. So this is what a mouse hypnotized by a serpent feels like. First, a word of warning: the trigger warnings are all the way in the very back and I missed them going in. This is very violent, and graphically so, including disfiguration and what I would consider body horror. One of the triggers, for example, is "destructive fisting."
Ehvy is a medical examiner who is on a tour of an old creepy mansion with friends, when she happens to meet one of the descendants of the house, Will Sandridge. His presence there intrigues her because not only is he incredibly attractive, and they have an instant connection, his family history is highly sordid. Sex parties and murdering of the townsfolk? Naughty, naughty. But Ehvy is very into naughty. She is also very into Will.
I don't want to say too much else but the story becomes a cat and mouse game of sorts between Will and Ehvy. Ehvy is determined to know more about the man who literally haunts her dreams, and Will is... well, eager to continue their relationship in a way that is frightening, once you see what else he gets up to in his free time. Until the very end, I was never 100% completely sure what endgame was.
People who like gothic horror, erotic horror, and vampires who actually act like vampires will enjoy this book. The writing was great, and stylistically, this feels very much in the vein (ha, vein) of authors like Clive Barker and Lucy Taylor. If you read this, expect bloodsplatter.
Thanks to the author for providing me with a copy!
3.5 stars
July 6, 2024
With its shrewd, cutting prose and heavy dose of horror, A THING DIVINE is a sultry, gothic, and dark romance that doesn’t flinch away from being bloody and gruesome to show the true extent of the characters’ all-consuming obsession and depravity. The sensual vampirism doesn’t mean we can’t also get a heavy helping of visceral carnality. Highly recommended for fans of erotic horror who enjoy vampires with both a romantic and monstrous streak.
July 25, 2024
This was my first ARC and what a way to start! I saw "erotic horror" and just knew it was up my dark alley. As other reviews have mentioned, Rian Adara doesn't shy away from gore, which I loved. I was maybe expecting the spicy scenes to be more BDSM in style, but that's probably just me and my spicy brain wanting more!
I enjoyed the writing style - you can picture what is happening without there being too much descriptive fluff, and the quotes at the start of each chapter are a really nice touch, helping to set the all consuming, obsessive scene.
My main take away from the book is that in "A Thing Divine" Adara has given us a FMC who is actually genuinely likeable and realistic - something I often struggle to find in dark romance stories. I particularly enjoyed her "alone time" scenes and the fact that she isn't some early twenties slip of a girl that I can't relate to.
Granted we don't get to know Ehvy or Will that deeply, but what we do get is a feeling of wanting more of both of them. I would love to see a sequel - that final scene left me feeling as though the author has only just scratched the surface with this dark and powerful pairing. My only complaint is I would've liked it to be longer - but I mean that as a compliment.
If you're not squeamish and you love to read about dark, sexual and undeniable romantic connections between twisted souls, you will definitely enjoy this!
I enjoyed the writing style - you can picture what is happening without there being too much descriptive fluff, and the quotes at the start of each chapter are a really nice touch, helping to set the all consuming, obsessive scene.
My main take away from the book is that in "A Thing Divine" Adara has given us a FMC who is actually genuinely likeable and realistic - something I often struggle to find in dark romance stories. I particularly enjoyed her "alone time" scenes and the fact that she isn't some early twenties slip of a girl that I can't relate to.
Granted we don't get to know Ehvy or Will that deeply, but what we do get is a feeling of wanting more of both of them. I would love to see a sequel - that final scene left me feeling as though the author has only just scratched the surface with this dark and powerful pairing. My only complaint is I would've liked it to be longer - but I mean that as a compliment.
If you're not squeamish and you love to read about dark, sexual and undeniable romantic connections between twisted souls, you will definitely enjoy this!
July 18, 2024
Thank you to Rian Adara and Quill & Crow Publishing for the chance to read this advance copy of “A Thing Divine.” This book publishes 10/10/24.
Please read trigger warnings prior to reading, this book is for the 18+ crowd. They can be found at the link below:
https://www.rianadarabooks.com/a-thin...
This novella is erotic horror. Ehvy is our main character, she is a medical examiner, a bit quirky, she has been having odd dreams. She goes on a tour at an old manor and realizes the deceased lady of manor who she sees herself as in the dreams. She meets the current owner of the manor, and he has been in her dreams too, sexually. Little does she know, he is a Vampire. The story unfolds from here. It’s spicy, bloody, sexy and a sucking good time. Great read, and I would recommend to anyone who likes it spicy and can handle some blood. Don’t be intimidated by the trigger warnings.
Please read trigger warnings prior to reading, this book is for the 18+ crowd. They can be found at the link below:
https://www.rianadarabooks.com/a-thin...
This novella is erotic horror. Ehvy is our main character, she is a medical examiner, a bit quirky, she has been having odd dreams. She goes on a tour at an old manor and realizes the deceased lady of manor who she sees herself as in the dreams. She meets the current owner of the manor, and he has been in her dreams too, sexually. Little does she know, he is a Vampire. The story unfolds from here. It’s spicy, bloody, sexy and a sucking good time. Great read, and I would recommend to anyone who likes it spicy and can handle some blood. Don’t be intimidated by the trigger warnings.
July 18, 2024
Thank you so much to the author for sending me across an ARC of this book, it was everything that I was hoping for and more! ♥
I am a massive fan of vampires and particularly love stories where vampirism is played with. In this book, our vampire is Will and he is deliciously dark and depraved! Whilst the blood-drinking is played as sexy in this story and we do get a good dose of blood play, we also get to experience blood-drinking in a more body horror sense. Adara does an incredible job and toying with where the line between dark romance and erotic horror is.
This is not going to a book that is for everyone's tastes but I am confident that a lot of people are going to have an absolutely amazing time reading this book and BEGGING for more from Ehvy and Will in the future.
I am a massive fan of vampires and particularly love stories where vampirism is played with. In this book, our vampire is Will and he is deliciously dark and depraved! Whilst the blood-drinking is played as sexy in this story and we do get a good dose of blood play, we also get to experience blood-drinking in a more body horror sense. Adara does an incredible job and toying with where the line between dark romance and erotic horror is.
This is not going to a book that is for everyone's tastes but I am confident that a lot of people are going to have an absolutely amazing time reading this book and BEGGING for more from Ehvy and Will in the future.
July 7, 2024
Erotic Horror at its finest.
You know the iterations of the Dracula tale that have Mina as Dracula's reincarnated lover? Ever wish Mina had been all "hellyeah" and eagerly embraced the darkness and blood? Then you'll love this book.
Plus the story has all the gothic goodness: An ancient manor full of secrets and a mysterious lord, a heroine drawn to the forbidden, and intoxicating prose.
A Thing Divine doesn't shy away from the steam or the gore. In fact, it combines the two, and managed to be hotter than expected.
Fans of dark romance and horror will be very happy with this bloody and sensual story.
You know the iterations of the Dracula tale that have Mina as Dracula's reincarnated lover? Ever wish Mina had been all "hellyeah" and eagerly embraced the darkness and blood? Then you'll love this book.
Plus the story has all the gothic goodness: An ancient manor full of secrets and a mysterious lord, a heroine drawn to the forbidden, and intoxicating prose.
A Thing Divine doesn't shy away from the steam or the gore. In fact, it combines the two, and managed to be hotter than expected.
Fans of dark romance and horror will be very happy with this bloody and sensual story.
July 16, 2024
This book exceeded all expectations! Rian has a great writing style. The story was intriguing and suspenseful, having me hooked from the start. I loved Will and Ehvy. The horror and gore were good, and the spicy scenes were great. This book may have you questioning your sanity and "interests" a little bit by the end, but it's so worth it. 🥵
** NOTE: Please read ALL TWs before reading this book! It contains graphic content that WILL be disturbing to some readers. ESPECIALLY CHAPTER 4 🫣 **
** NOTE: Please read ALL TWs before reading this book! It contains graphic content that WILL be disturbing to some readers. ESPECIALLY CHAPTER 4 🫣 **
July 17, 2024
I absolutely love completely depraved and down and dirty vampires. None of these sweet and redeeming characters for me. Give me the blood dripping, the kinky, the gore, and all that goes with it. That’s exactly what we get with this story. Erotic horror that had me captivated from the first page, reminding me why I love the genre so much.
July 16, 2024
4.5 stars rounded up.
⚠️This is not a dark romance this is erotic horror ⚠️
This was twisted and wild and I literally couldn’t put it down as soon as I started. I would definitely read more about Will and Ehvy.
⚠️This is not a dark romance this is erotic horror ⚠️
This was twisted and wild and I literally couldn’t put it down as soon as I started. I would definitely read more about Will and Ehvy.
July 17, 2024
This book is not for the weak! Will and Ehvy will have you panting. A Thing Divine is wickedly delicious. While I loved the story and the spice this is only a 4 ⭐️ read for me. 10/10 will recommend, but it doesn't make my re-read list
July 14, 2024
*Full ARC review to come*
Squeeee I'm so damn thankful to have had the chance to ARC read this. This was everything I could want from a dark horror romance 😍😍🥵🥵🥵🥵
Squeeee I'm so damn thankful to have had the chance to ARC read this. This was everything I could want from a dark horror romance 😍😍🥵🥵🥵🥵
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