Title: Persuasion
Series: Curse of the Gods #2
Author: Jaymin Eve, Jane Washington
Genre: Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance
Published: May 30th 2017
Format: eBook, Kindle Unlimited
Pages: 386
Age Rating: 18+
Spice Level: 1 on 5
POV: Single POV – Willa
Tropes: Slow Burn, Found Family, Chaotic Heroine, Protective/Possessive Heroes, Forced Proximity, Gods/Mythology
Persuasion Curse of the Gods Review
Heads up – if you haven’t heard of this series, check out my review of Trickery by Jaymin Eve and Jane Washington first. Spoilers below for the first two books!
Persuasion, the second book in the Curse of the Gods series, picks up right where Trickery left off, with Willa and the Abcurses caught up in a war with a god while trying to navigate all the complications that come with their unusual bond.
The plot expands on the Gods, the politics, and the world itself. It’s hilarious, with great world-building and dimensional characters that you’ll want to devour the book whole.
“Hugging is flirting?” I asked, my voice muffled against his back. “I didn’t start this. This isn’t my fault. It feels nice to touch you guys because you kidnapped my soul. I’m actually hugging my soul right now. This is a private moment. Butt out."
Willa Knight is just as hilarious and relatable as ever, despite some of her occasional silly decisions. I really enjoyed getting to know her better in this book.
She is now an important part of the Abcurses’ group. The brothers have pieces of Willa’s soul (her words), which means she has to stay close to them. She attends classes with them and even sleeps in their rooms. I loved seeing their bond and friendship deepen throughout the book.
Rome, Coen, Siret, Yael, and Aros are an incredibly close-knit group, and they have never let another person become part of their bond. But Willa breaks through that wall and somehow ends up right at the center of it, bringing them even closer together.
I had strong feelings for the Abcurses, it was a fact, I needed each one of them. I needed Siret’s grin, Aros’s heat, Coen’s hardness, Rome’s gruffness, and Yael’s stubbornness.
Willa’s relationship with each of the brothers is unique and distinct. There isn’t really a ‘relationship’ happening yet as the guys have their own little ‘pact,’ which makes Willa their girl-brother. There’s even a fun subplot where Willa takes revenge on them for excluding her from the pact.
They still have their issues when it comes to sharing Willa, and they are so possessive of her. They bring out both her best and her most chaotic sides, but somehow, they balance her out perfectly.
“I’m special,” I declared sarcastically. I actually was special, but not in a kick-the-gods-asses kind of way. More in the dropped-on-my-head-at-birth kind of way.
The book focuses heavily on building Willa and the Abcurses into one coherent group. The romance is still a slow burn, but there are plenty of intense moments, flirty banter, and interactions that will have you craving more.
I love how naturally their relationships are developing, and the anticipation of seeing Willa finally get together with the guys makes it even more fun.
Meanwhile, the Gods have taken an interest in Willa and have started testing them. Their world is on the cusp of changing, and Willa and the Abcurses are right at the center of it all.
We still don’t know exactly what role Willa is going to play in the future, but figuring it out is damn fun!
Persuasion is a brilliant read with an original plot, an entertaining world, and a group of over-the-top characters that you can’t help but fall head over heels for.
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Persuasion Synopsis:
Willa Knight: Dweller? Bad-ass? Notorious pet to five magical beings?
In Blesswood, there are rules, and someone is trying to teach her how to follow them. The only problem is Willa. Which shouldn’t be anything new, since she has been a problem since birth—something her pseudo-sister Emmy would agree on.
So it definitely shouldn’t be new … but it is.
Because things are starting to happen that have never happened before.
Things are starting to get …chaotic.
This is a full novel, 90,000 words. Book 2 of 5 in the Curse of the Gods Series
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About Jaymin Eve:
Jaymin Eve is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and sci-fi novels filled with epic love stories, great adventures, and plenty of laughs. She lives in Australia with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and a couple of crazy pets. To date, she has sold over three million ebooks, and still can’t believe that she gets to create fantasy worlds as a job.
For action, adventure, romance, and a guaranteed HEA, start one of her series today.
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