Official Review: House of Pain by Denna Holm

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Re: Official Review: House of Pain by Denna Holm

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I like post-apocalyptic novels, but I don't enjoy erotic content, so I will skip this. Thanks for a thorough review!
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Great review on this book! I appreciate your list of the main themes touched on in the story. The disturbing scenes involving children are not something I like to read about, though.
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The sample was certainly intriguing, with the devil admonishing the twins for their procrastination. I could see dark and disturbing right there. I am looking forward to reading more.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting as Science Fiction/fantasy novel following a succubus and man who are attempting to rescue the man's kidnapped son. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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I am not a fan of erotica, but thanks for your insightful review.
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I have not come across a dark erotica novel before but I am slightly interested in reading it. I appreciate the warnings in your review about certain scenes that would make people uncomfortable or squeamish. I am interested in how this novel ends an what else the author is currently writing. I don't think that dark erotica is my type of genre, but the themes about friendship and love certainly interest me.
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The plot premise is undeniably fascinating and my interest is sufficiently piqued enough to give it a try. Thanks for your compelling review.
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Very interesting plot. Topics like slavery, apocalypse, child abuse have been touched in this storyline, which is very intriguing indeed. But honestly the genre of erotica doesn't appeal to me much, so this book doesn't get me personally interested enough to read it. The review was very nicely written though. Thanks! ☺️
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After reading your review I have contradictory feelings about this book. On the other hand, I find it intriguing, on the other hand, I don't think I would like the parts involving child abuse. Remains to be seen whether I'll give this book a go or not.
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Thank you for a well-written, insightful, and analytical review. I appreciate the trigger-warning. Considering the dark content, I think that's important to have in there. Still, this sounds like a book I'd like to read. Thanks!
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This book has way too much intensity for me. The themes are a little too dark as well. Thanks for the review, but I’m going to pass on this one.
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This seems like a really compelling story, sadly, it's too dark for me. I can't stand anything with violence, especially when it involves kids.
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This is not a book that I would enjoy, but it sounds like it is well written. Thank you for your review.
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As much as I want to pretend the torture and abuse of children and adults is being successfully mitigated, the reality is quite the opposite. Reading a book where there is a positive message in the midst of depravity can be life changing. Great review!
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Post by tarafarah7 »

Today's SciFi/Fantasy BOTD is not the one for me, but I appreciate the helpful review. I'm not interested in reading about children being abused, nor am I into the erotica elements present in this book. For those who are, this 1st in series sounds like a good choice for you! Thanks so much! :-)
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