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jewbitche's review
3.0
This was so cute
Truly it was, the characters were cute, queer and one was Jewish so obviously I adored them.
However not even her majesty Shira Glassman can get me to enjoy erotic scenes and there was several, so even though I hate myself for it a little I've got to knock it down a star.
Truly it was, the characters were cute, queer and one was Jewish so obviously I adored them.
However not even her majesty Shira Glassman can get me to enjoy erotic scenes and there was several, so even though I hate myself for it a little I've got to knock it down a star.
menshevixen's review
5.0
A steamy and seriously sweet superhero story starring former-cat-burglar-now-crimefighter Cinnamon Blade and her nerdy damsel Soledad Castillo. Those names will be recognizable for anyone who read Shira Glassman's previous f/f novella [b:Knit One, Girl Two|34732711|Knit One, Girl Two|Shira Glassman|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1490847932s/34732711.jpg|55918009], and it was really a delight to get a glimpse into Blade and Soledad's world of aliens and vampires. Readers need not be familiar with KOGT to enjoy Blade's heroic hijinks, Soledad's penchant for crossword puzzles and trivia, and this brief but substantial and heartfelt romance.
emtees's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was my surprise read of 2023 Trick-or-Treatathon. I loved this so much and I wasn’t expecting that at all.
Cinnamon Blade was once a world-class thief. Now she’s a superhero, convinced by her childhood friend Captain Werewolf that her skills could be better used to help people. And in the course of her team’s adventures against vampires and mad scientists, Blade has had multiple opportunities to save the beautiful, charming, quirky Soledad. The chemistry has always sparked between them, so when they finally get a chance to meet under less stressful circumstances, it isn’t long before a hook up is on the table. Their first time is interrupted by Blade’s work (aliens, you know) but the two women are determined to make it through a date eventually. It’s too bad the restaurant they picked has attracted the local vampire population…
This novella was just fun. First, there were the characters. Cinnamon Blade is a great superhero name and the woman behind it is a nice mix of snarky and serious. I loved her confidence as the only non-powered person on her team and in her relationship with Soledad. She was so determined to make sure Soledad got to live out her fantasies. Meanwhile, Soledad was possibly the cutest love interest ever - funny, incredibly nerdy, able to hold her own when a vampire interrupted her date. I loved that both the women’s cultures - Soledad is Latina, Blade is Jewish - were incorporated so naturally into the story. The chemistry between the two was very nice. The sex was hot and I loved that for them.
I also liked the supporting cast of Blade’s team, even though we didn’t get to know any of them well. The love for the superhero genre came through - Blade and Soledad’s initial relationship felt like a classic hero/victim pairing, and the superpowers of all Blade’s fellow heroes were very creative. Glassman did a good job of making the world feel very complex and lived in despite how little time we spent there. I would love to see another story set in this universe.
Cinnamon Blade was once a world-class thief. Now she’s a superhero, convinced by her childhood friend Captain Werewolf that her skills could be better used to help people. And in the course of her team’s adventures against vampires and mad scientists, Blade has had multiple opportunities to save the beautiful, charming, quirky Soledad. The chemistry has always sparked between them, so when they finally get a chance to meet under less stressful circumstances, it isn’t long before a hook up is on the table. Their first time is interrupted by Blade’s work (aliens, you know) but the two women are determined to make it through a date eventually. It’s too bad the restaurant they picked has attracted the local vampire population…
This novella was just fun. First, there were the characters. Cinnamon Blade is a great superhero name and the woman behind it is a nice mix of snarky and serious. I loved her confidence as the only non-powered person on her team and in her relationship with Soledad. She was so determined to make sure Soledad got to live out her fantasies. Meanwhile, Soledad was possibly the cutest love interest ever - funny, incredibly nerdy, able to hold her own when a vampire interrupted her date. I loved that both the women’s cultures - Soledad is Latina, Blade is Jewish - were incorporated so naturally into the story. The chemistry between the two was very nice. The sex was hot and I loved that for them.
I also liked the supporting cast of Blade’s team, even though we didn’t get to know any of them well. The love for the superhero genre came through - Blade and Soledad’s initial relationship felt like a classic hero/victim pairing, and the superpowers of all Blade’s fellow heroes were very creative. Glassman did a good job of making the world feel very complex and lived in despite how little time we spent there. I would love to see another story set in this universe.
howard's review
3.0
superhero and romance are both genres i don’t typically read so this went about as well as i expected it to. nothing stood out as terrible but i also didn’t have a particularly great time.
nyx_knight's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
maximum83's review
5.0
This book is hawt! Steamy and perfect! But my favorite part is the consent conversation worked in while building up to the initial fire. I never see this in books. Hell, how often does it even happen in real life? So Shira working it in turns a perfect 5 star review, into a 6, if only I had the option.