The Crossroads Priestess by Tyranni Thomas – A Book Review

Posted August 5, 2019 by Booksandblurbs in PNR, Reverse Harem, Reviews / 0 Comments

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The Crossroads Priestess

(The Crossroads Priestess – Book 1)

by Tyranni Thomas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Fast Burn, Paranormal RH
Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited

Down and Dirty

Short and far from sweet, it feels more like the opening salvo to a bigger series. A bit disjointed, but intriguing enough to keep reading. Free on KU.

What is it about?

(Blurb from GoodReads)

I brought a demon home from work by accident, and I’m not even sure that’s the worst part of my day.

He says I’m his, like this attachment I got tricked into somehow equates to unholy matrimony. I don’t have time for this shit. I have an atrocious ex who won’t go away, three kids, and a cancer diagnosis to deal with.

I met a guy named Nikki that says he’s a witch, but he can’t get rid of this attachment either. And now irony of all ironies, he’s growing on me too.

Cancer sucks, but coincidentally so does Caine, a vampire older than time itself. He’s the demon’s friend and my only option if I wish to stay on this earth with my kids.

This is book one in a reverse harem series. Recommended for readers over 18

Thoughts on The Crossroads Priestess

Overall, this was a fun, if incredibly short read. The idea behind it is solid, and unique – but the execution and presentation lacked a bit. I’m all for normal flowing speech patterns, but the written word does require a bit more description.

Pros:

She’s a nurse in a retirement home, using slang terms that are truly used there.
Older FMC (at least in terms of PNR books)
She has 3 kids!! 💕
Fantastic Cover Art!

Cons:

Disjointed.
Transitions are seriously lacking.
Short.
Often confusing.
The writing style is more abrasive than approachable, which suits many, just not me.
Needs formatting. The first Chapter is double spaced and lined, while the remaining are more familiar to eBook settings.

Perspective

First Person, Multiple POV

Ending Type

Episodic, this truly feels like a Novella or Serial, though it is not labeled as such.

Rating

R to NC-17

Romantic Dynamic

MMMF

Character Age Range

32 to ……?

Verdict

A decent book that could be better, though it is a fun start to a series with just enough darkness and intrigue to keep you entertained. Free on Kindle Unlimited.

Published March 16th, 2019

104 pages

Please note, this is a Reverse Harem novel which features alternative romantic dynamics and sexual themes more suited to an adult audience.