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Curse of the Gods #4.5
Neutral
Sometimes, the end is only the beginning.
Emmy was born a dweller and she expected to die as a dweller ... until Willa changed everything. Now she has no idea of her path, and she certainly wasn't prepared for what would happen after her death. Caught in the middle of a war that threatened to prove much more significant than anyone had ever expected, there is only one person who can help her ... but his terms are steep.
Cyrus was born out of necessity: a being of light, brought to life with a singular purpose. Time has changed him and the recent events have unsettled him … but a certain transformed dweller is about to do much worse than that. She is about to turn his existence upside down.
Topia is giving them no choice: they survive together, or the war is lost.
This is a NOVELLA, over 30,000 words. Book 4.5 of 5 in the Curse of the Gods Series
Emmy was born a dweller and she expected to die as a dweller ... until Willa changed everything. Now she has no idea of her path, and she certainly wasn't prepared for what would happen after her death. Caught in the middle of a war that threatened to prove much more significant than anyone had ever expected, there is only one person who can help her ... but his terms are steep.
Cyrus was born out of necessity: a being of light, brought to life with a singular purpose. Time has changed him and the recent events have unsettled him … but a certain transformed dweller is about to do much worse than that. She is about to turn his existence upside down.
Topia is giving them no choice: they survive together, or the war is lost.
This is a NOVELLA, over 30,000 words. Book 4.5 of 5 in the Curse of the Gods Series
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2018
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Reading order:
Secret Keepers series (Paranormal Romance) House of Darken. House of Imperial. House of Leights. House of Royale.
Storm Princess Saga (PNR/Fantasy)
The Princess Must Die. The Princess Must Strike. The Princess Must Reign.
Curse of the Gods (Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance series) UpperYA/NA
Trickery. Persuasion. Seduction. Strength. Neutral. Pain.
Supernatural Prison (UF/PNR romance -shifter, vampire, fae, magic user) Upper YA/NA
Dragon Marked. Dragon Mystics. Dragon Mated. Broken Compass. Magical Compass.
NYC Mecca Series (UF/PNR Romance - shifters) Upper YA
Queen Heir. Queen Alpha. Queen Fae. Queen Mecca.
Hive Trilogy (UF/PNR Romance - vampires) Upper YA
Ash. Anarchy. Annihilate.
Walker Saga (Fantasy/adventure/romance - gods, mermaids, dragons) YA
First World. Spurn. Crais. Regali. Nephilius. Dronish. Earth.
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Reading order:
Secret Keepers series (Paranormal Romance) House of Darken. House of Imperial. House of Leights. House of Royale.
Storm Princess Saga (PNR/Fantasy)
The Princess Must Die. The Princess Must Strike. The Princess Must Reign.
Curse of the Gods (Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance series) UpperYA/NA
Trickery. Persuasion. Seduction. Strength. Neutral. Pain.
Supernatural Prison (UF/PNR romance -shifter, vampire, fae, magic user) Upper YA/NA
Dragon Marked. Dragon Mystics. Dragon Mated. Broken Compass. Magical Compass.
NYC Mecca Series (UF/PNR Romance - shifters) Upper YA
Queen Heir. Queen Alpha. Queen Fae. Queen Mecca.
Hive Trilogy (UF/PNR Romance - vampires) Upper YA
Ash. Anarchy. Annihilate.
Walker Saga (Fantasy/adventure/romance - gods, mermaids, dragons) YA
First World. Spurn. Crais. Regali. Nephilius. Dronish. Earth.
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July 18, 2024
✅ Smut and sexual tension
✅ 2 POVs
✅ Pace
✅ Renaming Cyrus “The Sacred Asshole”
✅ Accidentally catching Cyrus in the shower
✅🆗 Relationship development
✅🆗 “Bargaining” for sexy time?
** You need to read Strength before reading this novella**
This novella is from 2 points of view: Cyrus and Emmy. It starts right after the fight against Staviti at the end of Strength, and ends shortly after the last chapter in which Emmy is reunited with Willa. While I adore Willa, it was refreshing and most calming to spend some time in Emmy’s head with less chaos and rambling crazy monologues. I also adored getting to know Cyrus more, because he’s definitely one of my favorite characters in this series.
Ok.
Cyrus. Is. Hot.
There was obvious sexual tension between Emmy and Cyrus in Strength, and now we finally have some smut between them, and let me just say that while I adore the Abcurses, I wouldn’t mind spending some sexy time with Cyrus AT ALL.
*** The whole “bargaining” part where he told Emmy that he would help her and protect her in exchange for her giving him her everything annoyed me a little at first, because it could be considered as putting pressure on an emotionally distressed person, so consent could become questionable… But considering all we’ve seen of Cyrus so far, I decided that he’s not a bad guy, and would definitely not have forced her into anything that she truly didn’t want. Still, I was a little disappointed in Cyrus for that part, but it did not bother me enough to ruin my appreciation of this novella.
A part of me wants to say that the whole “relationship development” part seemed a little rushed but considering that this is a novella and that it focuses on two secondary characters, overall it was well-paced and developed enough to be interesting and somewhat realistic.
Emmy holding her own and putting Cyrus back to his place never get old. It reminds me of Trickery, when Willa was not acting like a normal dweller and the Abcurses had no idea how to react to her. Cyrus is so used to being feared and alone, he clearly desperately wants Emmy to stay with him, but at the same time, he seems surprised whenever she doesn’t listen to him or hit him. Emmy’s dry humor is also something that I was not expecting at the beginning of this series, but that I enjoyed very much in Strength and Neutral!
I really hope that we will continue to see Emmy and Cyrus together in Pain.
1. Trickery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Persuasion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Seduction ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Strength ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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✅ 2 POVs
✅ Pace
✅ Renaming Cyrus “The Sacred Asshole”
✅ Accidentally catching Cyrus in the shower
✅🆗 Relationship development
✅🆗 “Bargaining” for sexy time?
** You need to read Strength before reading this novella**
Topia had created me a long time ago—a full-grown being born into white light. Initially, I had been a simple force: a judge, a mouthpiece for what was right and wrong, my only purpose to keep the balance in Topia. Staviti couldn’t have wiped me from creation, though I had a feeling he had wanted to, and had probably even tried. Instead, he had been forced to allow me to exist. So, I existed, and as I did, I grew. I learned. I watched the dwellers and the sols and gained an understanding of their mortal emotions. I judged the gods and became acquainted with the many variants of magic and how the energies of Topia formed into powers. I watched as those powers twisted the personalities of their hosts. Love into obsession, Trickery into deviance, Creation into madness.
This novella is from 2 points of view: Cyrus and Emmy. It starts right after the fight against Staviti at the end of Strength, and ends shortly after the last chapter in which Emmy is reunited with Willa. While I adore Willa, it was refreshing and most calming to spend some time in Emmy’s head with less chaos and rambling crazy monologues. I also adored getting to know Cyrus more, because he’s definitely one of my favorite characters in this series.
My words were cut off by his lips. He had moved so fast that I didn’t even see it coming—or maybe I didn’t want to see it, since I was trying very hard not to look at him closely. All breath whooshed out of me as our bodies crashed together: his so strong and hard, and mine completely disloyal as it moulded against him. On instinct, I went onto my tiptoes, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling myself closer.
Ok.
Cyrus. Is. Hot.
There was obvious sexual tension between Emmy and Cyrus in Strength, and now we finally have some smut between them, and let me just say that while I adore the Abcurses, I wouldn’t mind spending some sexy time with Cyrus AT ALL.
*** The whole “bargaining” part where he told Emmy that he would help her and protect her in exchange for her giving him her everything annoyed me a little at first, because it could be considered as putting pressure on an emotionally distressed person, so consent could become questionable… But considering all we’ve seen of Cyrus so far, I decided that he’s not a bad guy, and would definitely not have forced her into anything that she truly didn’t want. Still, I was a little disappointed in Cyrus for that part, but it did not bother me enough to ruin my appreciation of this novella.
A part of me wants to say that the whole “relationship development” part seemed a little rushed but considering that this is a novella and that it focuses on two secondary characters, overall it was well-paced and developed enough to be interesting and somewhat realistic.
“This is the secret dwelling of the Sacred Neutral.”
“The Sacred Asshole ...” I mused, narrowing my eyes.
“The Sacred Neutral,” Donald corrected me.
“The Sacred Asshole,” I re-corrected her. “You’ve been saying it wrong this whole time.”
She gasped, a small mechanical-sounding noise. “I’m so sorry! I will go and apologise to him immediately!”
“You were assigned to me,” he replied moodily. “On Champions Peak. My dweller. My bug. I don’t like anyone touching my possessions.”
I cleared my throat. “You truly have a way with words, Cyrus. I mean, that was poetic. Truly poetic. You should title it ‘mine mine mine.’”
Emmy holding her own and putting Cyrus back to his place never get old. It reminds me of Trickery, when Willa was not acting like a normal dweller and the Abcurses had no idea how to react to her. Cyrus is so used to being feared and alone, he clearly desperately wants Emmy to stay with him, but at the same time, he seems surprised whenever she doesn’t listen to him or hit him. Emmy’s dry humor is also something that I was not expecting at the beginning of this series, but that I enjoyed very much in Strength and Neutral!
I really hope that we will continue to see Emmy and Cyrus together in Pain.
1. Trickery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Persuasion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Seduction ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Strength ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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October 23, 2018
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Ugh. Mixed feelings here, pleased with the progression in the story AND getting a glimpse of Emmy as a protagonist. DISGUSTED with Cyrus, his pressuring, bargaining and over all machismo grossness.
Honestly, didn't we just, as a society collectively agree that aggressively pressuring a women into sexual situations is rape? Oh, but she wanted him Erica... we heard her internal conflict and how aroused she was by him. He was just extorting her on the surface, he was always going to protect her, regardless of sexual favors. NAH YO. STFU.
Ok, so gather around all, lets get our learning on! Arousal isn't consent. Internal conflict isn't consent. Extorting sexual favors/intimacy for physical protection isn't consent. Coercion while under emotional distress isn't consent. Feeling entitled to a woman's body/mind/spirit because you are helping her in any way, isn't fucking consent.
YALL. I'M FUCKING DONE WITH AUTHORS PEDDLING THIS RAPE CULTURE BULLSHIT. STOP NORMALIZING THIS PREDATORY BEHAVIOR. STOP MAKING THIS SHIT SEXY. DO BETTER.
No spoilers and and definitely colorful language abound! Read using Kindle Unlimited
Ugh. Mixed feelings here, pleased with the progression in the story AND getting a glimpse of Emmy as a protagonist. DISGUSTED with Cyrus, his pressuring, bargaining and over all machismo grossness.
Honestly, didn't we just, as a society collectively agree that aggressively pressuring a women into sexual situations is rape? Oh, but she wanted him Erica... we heard her internal conflict and how aroused she was by him. He was just extorting her on the surface, he was always going to protect her, regardless of sexual favors. NAH YO. STFU.
Ok, so gather around all, lets get our learning on! Arousal isn't consent. Internal conflict isn't consent. Extorting sexual favors/intimacy for physical protection isn't consent. Coercion while under emotional distress isn't consent. Feeling entitled to a woman's body/mind/spirit because you are helping her in any way, isn't fucking consent.
YALL. I'M FUCKING DONE WITH AUTHORS PEDDLING THIS RAPE CULTURE BULLSHIT. STOP NORMALIZING THIS PREDATORY BEHAVIOR. STOP MAKING THIS SHIT SEXY. DO BETTER.
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July 17, 2022
Eh. I appreciated the alternating POV in this novella because Cyrus is truly a delight; Emmy's voice is a change of pace as all the previous books have been in Willa's POV. (I prefer Willa's ridiculous inner monolog though.) Overall, I'm not sure why Emmy also needed to be special? Feels like overkill with all the super special people around already. On the bright side: only one more book to go in this series. I am determined!
January 4, 2019
UPDATE 2♥
I still miss my baby Rome, but this is good.
UPDATE 1
April-chan is no more and I read Pain and loved it. Just starting this one for more of Emy and Cyrus.
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I still miss my baby Rome, but this is good.
UPDATE 1
April-chan is no more and I read Pain and loved it. Just starting this one for more of Emy and Cyrus.
♥♥♥
original
*screams
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I almost missed this one! April-chan saved me!
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September 11, 2023
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I've said it before and I will say it again - I love this re-read!
Neutral is a short but sweet novella in this wonderful series. Even though it's not from Willa's POV we do still get to see her in this. The one thing that made me laugh and smile was just getting Emmy and Cyrus's POV in this. Especially after they first met, and the previous book, we knew that something it was up. It was completely obvious and I wanted to know more about them.
This book did not disappoint. I love Emmy's power too and I'm intrigued to see what she's going to do with. Possibly grant all the gods chances to create their own babies? Or maybe anyone back home? Who knows - we have endless theories and opportunities.
Other than that, Pica still creeps me out and I just want to know why. Maybe I will get all my answers after the next book. I can't wait to devour it!
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A BOOK ABOUT EMMY FROM HER POV? HECK YES, SIGN ME TF UP!
Neutral was a really fun book to dive into. Totally made up for the boring moments from Strength and now I'm even more pumped to dive into the next book, Pain. Emmy was probably my favorite dweller - since Willa wasn't technically one since book 1. I just loved her sass and sarcasm. Plus, she rarely took other people's shit.. unless she was actually forced to clean that ish up. Either way, I loved her!
Other than that, there's Cyrus in this book. Honestly, I didn't really care for the neutral god but when Emmy changed is title to Sacred Asshole, I died. Instantly started to ship them together because I wanted them all to be on big happy family. As for Emmy and her power, I'm excited. I wonder what's going to happen once everyone realizes her power.. and then whatever the hell Willa has.
This whole thing probably could be easily solved with just giving Stravati the gift of having a kid.. but I doubt Pain is going to go down that route. I will, however, try to enjoy the book before the series ends.
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I've said it before and I will say it again - I love this re-read!
Neutral is a short but sweet novella in this wonderful series. Even though it's not from Willa's POV we do still get to see her in this. The one thing that made me laugh and smile was just getting Emmy and Cyrus's POV in this. Especially after they first met, and the previous book, we knew that something it was up. It was completely obvious and I wanted to know more about them.
This book did not disappoint. I love Emmy's power too and I'm intrigued to see what she's going to do with. Possibly grant all the gods chances to create their own babies? Or maybe anyone back home? Who knows - we have endless theories and opportunities.
Other than that, Pica still creeps me out and I just want to know why. Maybe I will get all my answers after the next book. I can't wait to devour it!
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A BOOK ABOUT EMMY FROM HER POV? HECK YES, SIGN ME TF UP!
Neutral was a really fun book to dive into. Totally made up for the boring moments from Strength and now I'm even more pumped to dive into the next book, Pain. Emmy was probably my favorite dweller - since Willa wasn't technically one since book 1. I just loved her sass and sarcasm. Plus, she rarely took other people's shit.. unless she was actually forced to clean that ish up. Either way, I loved her!
Other than that, there's Cyrus in this book. Honestly, I didn't really care for the neutral god but when Emmy changed is title to Sacred Asshole, I died. Instantly started to ship them together because I wanted them all to be on big happy family. As for Emmy and her power, I'm excited. I wonder what's going to happen once everyone realizes her power.. and then whatever the hell Willa has.
This whole thing probably could be easily solved with just giving Stravati the gift of having a kid.. but I doubt Pain is going to go down that route. I will, however, try to enjoy the book before the series ends.
February 25, 2019
This was so fun! I could read a whole series about Emmy and Cyrus.
October 27, 2018
I actually liked Neutral more than I like the main series. The reason is that Emmy is much more like me, personality wise, than Willa. Willa is a natural disaster and while fun to be around (from a safe distance of course - like, you know, being in a different world from her!), she can be quite annoying and tiresome. I've come across some scatterbrained heroines that I like a lot before (case in point Charley Davidson) Willa tends to be really dense and sometimes even outright stupid. Don't get me wrong, I like her, I just need some time away from her. And that's why I'll never binge read the entire series in one sitting.
Emmy is the total opposite and despite the drama and insta-love it was simply relaxing to see things from her perspective. It was peaceful. And the change is so refreshing that I wasn't really bothered by Cyrus creepy -rapey behaviour. Okay not precisely not bothered more like not bothered enough to let it ruin my enjoyment of the book.
Emmy is the total opposite and despite the drama and insta-love it was simply relaxing to see things from her perspective. It was peaceful. And the change is so refreshing that I wasn't really bothered by Cyrus creepy -rapey behaviour. Okay not precisely not bothered more like not bothered enough to let it ruin my enjoyment of the book.
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October 2, 2018
I have a secret... I only read this for Willa and the boys
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October 6, 2018
What a great novella.
I love Cyrus and Emmy, they are such a great couple. I loved being able to read a part of the story from their point of view.
I enjoyed this set up for the last book in one of my favorite series. I am going to be sad to say goodbye to my favorite characters but I am so hype for the epic conclusion to one of the best RH series i have read.
I love Cyrus and Emmy, they are such a great couple. I loved being able to read a part of the story from their point of view.
I enjoyed this set up for the last book in one of my favorite series. I am going to be sad to say goodbye to my favorite characters but I am so hype for the epic conclusion to one of the best RH series i have read.
October 8, 2018
5 out of 5 stars⭐️
“This was my damn family.”
The novella is told from Cyrus and Emmy’s point of view, and it was fantastic!! The interaction between the two was just funny, sweet and sexy. Even though I was a little sad that Pain got pushed back to next month, I was pleasantly surprised with this novella. It answered some questions I had at the end of Strength😊.
Spoilers ahead:
~ New name for Cyrus: Sacred Asshole😂.
~ We meet Terrance (Bestiary God).
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~ Something’s happening to Topia (won’t go into detail).
~ We get to see Willa and the Abcurses.
~ We learn a little bit about Cyrus and Emmy’s backstory.
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~ Cyrus is one possessive God.
~ Pica is a lot crazier than what I originally thought.
~ We learn more about why Staviti doesn’t allow the Gods to have kids of their own.
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10/2/2018: AHHHHHH😍!!! I’m so excited to read this novella tonight!!! Thank you Jaymin and Jane for writing more about Emmy and Cyrus lives🤗!!
P.S. The cover is GORGEOUS❤️😍!
“This was my damn family.”
The novella is told from Cyrus and Emmy’s point of view, and it was fantastic!! The interaction between the two was just funny, sweet and sexy. Even though I was a little sad that Pain got pushed back to next month, I was pleasantly surprised with this novella. It answered some questions I had at the end of Strength😊.
Spoilers ahead:
~ New name for Cyrus: Sacred Asshole😂.
~ We meet Terrance (Bestiary God).
~
~ Something’s happening to Topia (won’t go into detail).
~ We get to see Willa and the Abcurses.
~ We learn a little bit about Cyrus and Emmy’s backstory.
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~ Cyrus is one possessive God.
~ Pica is a lot crazier than what I originally thought.
~ We learn more about why Staviti doesn’t allow the Gods to have kids of their own.
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10/2/2018: AHHHHHH😍!!! I’m so excited to read this novella tonight!!! Thank you Jaymin and Jane for writing more about Emmy and Cyrus lives🤗!!
P.S. The cover is GORGEOUS❤️😍!
October 26, 2018
What a lovely little surprise this novella was!
Turning, I found Cyrus a few feet away, wrapped in a towel. Sprinkles of water peppered right across his chest, leading down the muscled ridges of his torso to the angled lines dipping below his towel. Holy crap, the Sacred Asshole was … Average, I lied to myself.
I've always loved Cyrus and I definitely loved Emmy and Neutral together. Great chemistry, not to mention a great addition to the series.
4.5 stars
Turning, I found Cyrus a few feet away, wrapped in a towel. Sprinkles of water peppered right across his chest, leading down the muscled ridges of his torso to the angled lines dipping below his towel. Holy crap, the Sacred Asshole was … Average, I lied to myself.
I've always loved Cyrus and I definitely loved Emmy and Neutral together. Great chemistry, not to mention a great addition to the series.
4.5 stars
May 22, 2021
Pages: 180
My rating: 4
This is Emmy’s and Cyrus’s story. Actually Willa already told them that they like like each other, but both never believed it. But at the End of book 4 Emmy dies and Cyrus goes ballistic. Luckily Willa resurrects Emmy, and Emmy ascends from dweller to God. This is the story how Cyrus tricks Emmy to stay with him and the development of the relationship. And the search of Emmy’s Goddess abilities.
I liked the story but I did not got caught up in the story like the other books. I liked the dual POV, Pica the crazy goddess of love and how Willa handles Pica. The outcome of the story was as expected.
October 25, 2018
This review MAY contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
I absolutely loved this novella! I sometimes skip over novellas when reading a series and stick with the core books, but I was so ingrained in this story that I picked this one up. I am so glad that I did!
This novella focuses on Emmy and Cyrus and I could not have been more thrilled! Emmy and Cyrus are two characters that I was so curious to know more about on a deeper level during the first four books on the series. I loved that this novella was written in dual POV, switching from Emmy to Cyrus throughout the story. I loved getting in their heads. It really brings the character development up a notch.
I loved the romance between them. Their coming together was the central part of the story and I loved every moment. There is a hate-to-love vibe going on in the beginning, at least from Emmy's side of things. The romance was built up from their interactions in the previous book. It didn't take long for it to take root, but that still didn't make it feel too rushed. Yes, I would have loved it if they had been building up the relationship longer from even earlier books in the series, but it is still satisfying nonetheless. I totally ship Cyrus and Emmy as a couple and I can't wait to see what becomes of them in the final book!
This novella takes place during the last parts of book four and then it goes beyond the end of book four. While this story is focused on Emmy and Cyrus, we do get to spend a little time with Willa and her Abcurses. I loved that this novella was similar to the other books in the series with regard to humor. There were a couple of scenes in the book that literally had me laughing out loud. I very much enjoy that in a book.
Overall, I would definitely recommend reading this novella before starting the final book in the series. There is a lot of pertinent information for the development of the plot and the relationship between Cyrus and Emmy is a joy to read. This novella is definitely an asset to the series!
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I absolutely loved this novella! I sometimes skip over novellas when reading a series and stick with the core books, but I was so ingrained in this story that I picked this one up. I am so glad that I did!
This novella focuses on Emmy and Cyrus and I could not have been more thrilled! Emmy and Cyrus are two characters that I was so curious to know more about on a deeper level during the first four books on the series. I loved that this novella was written in dual POV, switching from Emmy to Cyrus throughout the story. I loved getting in their heads. It really brings the character development up a notch.
I loved the romance between them. Their coming together was the central part of the story and I loved every moment. There is a hate-to-love vibe going on in the beginning, at least from Emmy's side of things. The romance was built up from their interactions in the previous book. It didn't take long for it to take root, but that still didn't make it feel too rushed. Yes, I would have loved it if they had been building up the relationship longer from even earlier books in the series, but it is still satisfying nonetheless. I totally ship Cyrus and Emmy as a couple and I can't wait to see what becomes of them in the final book!
This novella takes place during the last parts of book four and then it goes beyond the end of book four. While this story is focused on Emmy and Cyrus, we do get to spend a little time with Willa and her Abcurses. I loved that this novella was similar to the other books in the series with regard to humor. There were a couple of scenes in the book that literally had me laughing out loud. I very much enjoy that in a book.
Overall, I would definitely recommend reading this novella before starting the final book in the series. There is a lot of pertinent information for the development of the plot and the relationship between Cyrus and Emmy is a joy to read. This novella is definitely an asset to the series!
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August 23, 2020
I can’t belive I skipped out on reading this book when I last read the series. It was sadlysuuuuuper short but sweet and perfect for Emmy’s story nonetheless. Now that Emmy has been killed by Staviti things pick right up as she’s waking up. Waking up as whole new being: a Goddess. Things between Cyrus and Emmy suddenly become a lot less crazy and 100 times more sexually volatile. The myths about dweller/God relationships no longer apply. It’s like Cyrus really is a different person around Emmy. He’s actually not that unlikable.... at times and usually only when things go his way 😂 I love how twisted up Cyrus is over Emmy and how eventually his control breaks and he wants nothing more than her. I really loved this story and seeing a little bit more of Emmy and how she manages to handle the Neutral God. I imagine she’s had years and years of practice with Willa to prepare for anything the world throws at her and Cyrus better watch out.
October 19, 2018
That was ....
Short
And because it was so short things seemed to happen faster than I would have liked. you know in an instalove kinda way
But it's a novella so *shrug*
It's just as good as CoGT and I like the dual POV.
I'm still loving Pica but it'll probably wear off soon!
I did expect Emmy and Cyrus to have a different personalities than Willa and I didn't think they were individual enough. The humour was very Willa-like.
But maybe it's another case of if it ain't broke don't fix it
Short
And because it was so short things seemed to happen faster than I would have liked. you know in an instalove kinda way
But it's a novella so *shrug*
It's just as good as CoGT and I like the dual POV.
I'm still loving Pica but it'll probably wear off soon!
I did expect Emmy and Cyrus to have a different personalities than Willa and I didn't think they were individual enough. The humour was very Willa-like.
But maybe it's another case of if it ain't broke don't fix it
September 10, 2020
2nd time reading
I've only recently starting reading the novellas in series and I'm so glad. They contain so much information and this is no exception. It's a nice break to see someone else's point of view, especially Emmy since she's been at Willa's side since the beginning. Emmy seems so controlled and serious, but in this we find out that she's passionate and wild. Even more so now that she's a goddess and doesn't have to bow to anyone.
Cyrus pushes Emmy's buttons, but he sees her as his equal and knows they're perfect together. He loves her and will always protect her and they make a great couple. The ending is hopeful and gets you pumped to read the last book.
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I highly recommend you read this after book 4, it adds a lot of important information. I love Cyrus and Emmy together, they have great chemistry and push each other's buttons. They clash in the best way and balance each other out well. I was happy to learn Emmy's power and see her and Cyrus's relationship develop. Also, Pica is super crazy lol.
I've only recently starting reading the novellas in series and I'm so glad. They contain so much information and this is no exception. It's a nice break to see someone else's point of view, especially Emmy since she's been at Willa's side since the beginning. Emmy seems so controlled and serious, but in this we find out that she's passionate and wild. Even more so now that she's a goddess and doesn't have to bow to anyone.
Cyrus pushes Emmy's buttons, but he sees her as his equal and knows they're perfect together. He loves her and will always protect her and they make a great couple. The ending is hopeful and gets you pumped to read the last book.
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I highly recommend you read this after book 4, it adds a lot of important information. I love Cyrus and Emmy together, they have great chemistry and push each other's buttons. They clash in the best way and balance each other out well. I was happy to learn Emmy's power and see her and Cyrus's relationship develop. Also, Pica is super crazy lol.
August 27, 2020
Well this one was great. I loved seeing Emmy and Cyrus coming together. Cyrus is such a brooding and possessive man but the best thing is Emmy is strong enough to control him. This was a great look into them but it follows the story so well. I also loved the cave part with the Panterna's.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2019
"You'd be lucky to have my colour," I told Willa. "Neutral is powerful. Untouchable. Pure. Original. Even more original than the very first gods."
"Uh huh," she said, her lips twitching. "It's amazing, Cyrus, truly one of a kind."
I stilled. "Are you mocking me?"
She flashed a grin in my direction. "Come on, white is a little boring, don't you think?"
Emmy chuckled, and that fired me up even more.
"No," I declared. "I do not think that at all. In fact, it's the best colour you could ever have, and if you don't choose white as your colour, I'm going to be really upset."
For fuck's sake. I needed to get out of there. Those two were turning me into a dweller. I was discussing interior colour schemes. And why did I give a shit if they didn't like my colour. The opinion of bugs shouldn't matter to me. It never had before.
This was a nice addition to the story, it picks up right where book 4 left off, and you get to see what's going on with Emmy and Cyrus.
I really liked getting Emmy's perspective. She's so different from Willa, but she was still really funny. I've been liking Cyrus more as the series progresses, and I can't tell you how happy I am that he didn't turn out to be a douchebag. I mean, he's an arrogant, Sacred Asshole, but he's not a bad guy.
I'm glad these two got together, especially since they've been dancing around it for awhile now. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them in the next book, I like them even more now.
"You're…not what I expected." I finally said, not sure if there were better words I could have used. It felt next to impossible to put my true emotions into anything quantitative right then.
"For all of my power," Cyrus said after a click, "I never saw you coming. Even if I had, there is no way I could have prepared myself for you."
~
Something shifted, then, and I wasn't sure what it was. I had the oddest sensation of the world tilting around me, of society falling away until only my soul remained, burning brightly with Cyrus's light. I felt as though I was on the edge of a precipice; a choice. I could give in, jump off, submit. I could give him exactly what he had been demanding for so long…all I had to do was agree.
~
For the first time since Emmy died, since I faced Staviti on that cliff top, the tight ball of tension in my chest loosened…because Willa was right. Despite all of the odds, I was now part of a family.
Emmy was mine. Willa was her sister. The Abcurses were bonded to Willa.
This was my damn family.
I was no longer alone, and in that moment, I knew there was nothing I wouldn't do to keep them all safe.
"Uh huh," she said, her lips twitching. "It's amazing, Cyrus, truly one of a kind."
I stilled. "Are you mocking me?"
She flashed a grin in my direction. "Come on, white is a little boring, don't you think?"
Emmy chuckled, and that fired me up even more.
"No," I declared. "I do not think that at all. In fact, it's the best colour you could ever have, and if you don't choose white as your colour, I'm going to be really upset."
For fuck's sake. I needed to get out of there. Those two were turning me into a dweller. I was discussing interior colour schemes. And why did I give a shit if they didn't like my colour. The opinion of bugs shouldn't matter to me. It never had before.
This was a nice addition to the story, it picks up right where book 4 left off, and you get to see what's going on with Emmy and Cyrus.
I really liked getting Emmy's perspective. She's so different from Willa, but she was still really funny. I've been liking Cyrus more as the series progresses, and I can't tell you how happy I am that he didn't turn out to be a douchebag. I mean, he's an arrogant, Sacred Asshole, but he's not a bad guy.
I'm glad these two got together, especially since they've been dancing around it for awhile now. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them in the next book, I like them even more now.
"You're…not what I expected." I finally said, not sure if there were better words I could have used. It felt next to impossible to put my true emotions into anything quantitative right then.
"For all of my power," Cyrus said after a click, "I never saw you coming. Even if I had, there is no way I could have prepared myself for you."
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Something shifted, then, and I wasn't sure what it was. I had the oddest sensation of the world tilting around me, of society falling away until only my soul remained, burning brightly with Cyrus's light. I felt as though I was on the edge of a precipice; a choice. I could give in, jump off, submit. I could give him exactly what he had been demanding for so long…all I had to do was agree.
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For the first time since Emmy died, since I faced Staviti on that cliff top, the tight ball of tension in my chest loosened…because Willa was right. Despite all of the odds, I was now part of a family.
Emmy was mine. Willa was her sister. The Abcurses were bonded to Willa.
This was my damn family.
I was no longer alone, and in that moment, I knew there was nothing I wouldn't do to keep them all safe.
September 18, 2019
Spoilers ahead
This is a pretty short read with Willa's best friend Emmy and the Neutral god Cyrus. Their relationship has been building in the background of the previous books so this transitioned fairly quickly.
A couple of things I'd hoped would be cleared up weren't touched however but these are ME issues and not the book.
I could've sworn in a previous book Cyrus had sex with a OW and Emmy knew about it. It's in no way referenced here so maybe I misread it and I'm not about to go back and check.
In a previous book there was a possibility that Emmy was with some sols after her boyfriend's death. Again this isn't mentioned at all.
All in all regardless of my issues this was a nice wrap up of 2 secondary characters.
This is a pretty short read with Willa's best friend Emmy and the Neutral god Cyrus. Their relationship has been building in the background of the previous books so this transitioned fairly quickly.
A couple of things I'd hoped would be cleared up weren't touched however but these are ME issues and not the book.
I could've sworn in a previous book Cyrus had sex with a OW and Emmy knew about it. It's in no way referenced here so maybe I misread it and I'm not about to go back and check.
In a previous book there was a possibility that Emmy was with some sols after her boyfriend's death. Again this isn't mentioned at all.
All in all regardless of my issues this was a nice wrap up of 2 secondary characters.
October 2, 2018
This was a quick, but enjoyable enough read.
The writers kill two birds with one stone in this. We get the set up for the next main book, but also a little glimpse into Emmy and Cyrus' story.
I can't say I'm massively enamored with either of them, in the sense that they have been side characters in the main series and I don't feel like we really get to know then any better in this either.
However, it was a fun read and nice to see Willa and her guys, which is why I've given it the rating I have.
The writers kill two birds with one stone in this. We get the set up for the next main book, but also a little glimpse into Emmy and Cyrus' story.
I can't say I'm massively enamored with either of them, in the sense that they have been side characters in the main series and I don't feel like we really get to know then any better in this either.
However, it was a fun read and nice to see Willa and her guys, which is why I've given it the rating I have.
October 2, 2018
Cute little novella for Emmy and Cyrus. Read from their POV and goes a little more into their lives that we don't really get into in the main books. We do find out some cool stuff about her God power and some cool stuff about Willa. Not a must read to keep following the books but there is some stuff that you definitely want to know so....READ IT!
December 11, 2018
We take a little break from Willa and the Abcurses to hear from the POVs of Emmy and Cyrus. Emmy was turned into a god by Willa at the end of book 4, but she doesn't know what she is the goddess of or what her powers are. Cyrus has always been drawn to her, but it has intensified since her transition. He has agreed to keep her safe, hidden, and help her discover her powers. To do that, he has to provoke her emotions......yep, all that tension between them is finally put to good use. Turns out
I liked this installment in the series better than some of the previous books. I'm not sure if it is because hearing from two new POVs was so refreshing or if it is because I found Emmy and Cyrus's characters more appealing in general. Either way, I liked it. I look forward to their roles in the final book of the series.
I liked this installment in the series better than some of the previous books. I'm not sure if it is because hearing from two new POVs was so refreshing or if it is because I found Emmy and Cyrus's characters more appealing in general. Either way, I liked it. I look forward to their roles in the final book of the series.
October 3, 2018
Did you need more Cyrus and Emmy in your life? If so, this was the book for you. It is duel POV from both Cyrus and Emmy.
The first few pages of this book had the trademark humor of the series. Don't be drinking while you read the beginning or there could be an accident. After that, things get more serious as the situation is somewhat grave and Cyrus and Emmy aren't Willa and the Abcurses. They do make an appearance, as does Pica who continues to be as crazy as they come, though with good reason.
This book accomplishes two things, one, give you the Cyrus/Emma romance almost everyone wanted, and two, gives you more insight into how the world works from Cyrus's informed point of view as he was not made by the god of creation. If I had to guess, information in this novella will be key for resolution to the series in Pain.
The first few pages of this book had the trademark humor of the series. Don't be drinking while you read the beginning or there could be an accident. After that, things get more serious as the situation is somewhat grave and Cyrus and Emmy aren't Willa and the Abcurses. They do make an appearance, as does Pica who continues to be as crazy as they come, though with good reason.
This book accomplishes two things, one, give you the Cyrus/Emma romance almost everyone wanted, and two, gives you more insight into how the world works from Cyrus's informed point of view as he was not made by the god of creation. If I had to guess, information in this novella will be key for resolution to the series in Pain.
November 16, 2018
ARGHHHH Cyrus. You sexy beast. I want a piece of that.
Emmy is such a lucky bug.
I loved this novella. I can't wait to read the final book, Pain.
There are so many answers that I need and I hope everything will be perfectly wrapped up.
Emmy is such a lucky bug.
I loved this novella. I can't wait to read the final book, Pain.
There are so many answers that I need and I hope everything will be perfectly wrapped up.
March 12, 2019
<3
Though, I can't remember, did they ever say "I love you?"
Though, I can't remember, did they ever say "I love you?"
May 2, 2023
Emmy and Cyrus - Shot Story❄️
I read this after book 5 because I was worried of it spoiling it but it definitely does not!! Read this after book 4, as you’re supposed to as it’s an in-depth story of what happens to Emmy after Staviti does what he does at the end of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this because we get to see a different side to Cyrus and he is still the smartass he was throughout the books. Emmy is her usual self but how she becomes bonded to Cyrus is my favourite part❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥/5
🌶️🌶️/5
I read this after book 5 because I was worried of it spoiling it but it definitely does not!! Read this after book 4, as you’re supposed to as it’s an in-depth story of what happens to Emmy after Staviti does what he does at the end of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this because we get to see a different side to Cyrus and he is still the smartass he was throughout the books. Emmy is her usual self but how she becomes bonded to Cyrus is my favourite part❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥/5
🌶️🌶️/5
April 18, 2020
I love Emmanuelle. I love Cyrus. Possibly more than the Abcurses. Only a teeny weeny more though. I mean, how can I not?
"In that moment, he was twenty times hotter than he'd ever been. Intelligence did it for me. His was teamed with arrogance as well, but that was kind of to be expected for a god."
Emmanuelle's words, not mine but you can slap me with your shoe if it isn't true for me.
The humor was albeit a bit different from Willa's but not without a few echoes of her.
"Don't you dare kiss me again."
"Why the fuck not?" he growled.
"Because I think you're a ... terrible ... person! And a drunk! It doesn't matter if you're sober now, you're just sober drunk!"
His lips twitched, almost curving into a smile. "And you're just a bug, but I seem to recall you kissing me."
"I'm allowed to. You're not."
The 'sober drunk' thing seemed like something Willa would say, not Emmy. Emmy was supposed to be smart. I was expecting a bit more witty retorts from her. But... whatever. I love the nickname Bug though. Sounds soooo cute.
Anyway, off to the conclusion. Bring it on, baby. It's time for...*dramatic whisper*...war. ⚔️⚔️⚔️
"In that moment, he was twenty times hotter than he'd ever been. Intelligence did it for me. His was teamed with arrogance as well, but that was kind of to be expected for a god."
Emmanuelle's words, not mine but you can slap me with your shoe if it isn't true for me.
The humor was albeit a bit different from Willa's but not without a few echoes of her.
"Don't you dare kiss me again."
"Why the fuck not?" he growled.
"Because I think you're a ... terrible ... person! And a drunk! It doesn't matter if you're sober now, you're just sober drunk!"
His lips twitched, almost curving into a smile. "And you're just a bug, but I seem to recall you kissing me."
"I'm allowed to. You're not."
The 'sober drunk' thing seemed like something Willa would say, not Emmy. Emmy was supposed to be smart. I was expecting a bit more witty retorts from her. But... whatever. I love the nickname Bug though. Sounds soooo cute.
Anyway, off to the conclusion. Bring it on, baby. It's time for...*dramatic whisper*...war. ⚔️⚔️⚔️
October 1, 2018
More kisses, more banter and a new God - literal LOL’s
Continuing straight on from Strength, perfect this novella is about dweller Emmy waking up after being killed by Staviti. However she’s no longer a dweller, but a Scared One.
Oh poor Emmy, she’s still trying to deny her attraction to Cyrus at first, hopefully that doesn’t last long.
What God will she be with her green robes, which are almost blue?
This book with have you literally laughing out loud within a few pages. Who knew that Emmy’s internal monologue was almost on par with Willa’s.
Continuing straight on from Strength, perfect this novella is about dweller Emmy waking up after being killed by Staviti. However she’s no longer a dweller, but a Scared One.
Oh poor Emmy, she’s still trying to deny her attraction to Cyrus at first, hopefully that doesn’t last long.
What God will she be with her green robes, which are almost blue?
This book with have you literally laughing out loud within a few pages. Who knew that Emmy’s internal monologue was almost on par with Willa’s.
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