I was put onto Tierra Cox by my favorite author Smauggy. The cover is cute, and the story has promise. On a good note, there’s lots of fantasy, action and polyamorous sex . Personally though the execution and  writing style was not for me.

Some things off the bat: I was so mad when I found out the scene where Lia and Jin meet was just a flashback. Then it cuts to 3-4 years later and we’re  told that they are already in love …!! Like what?😩 A demon-witch bond is probably the most interesting plot this book had to offer, I felt  cheated of a good forbidden romance 😭😭😭
But nevertheless because we are introduced to Boy Toy #2, a gargoyle named Yin. Her men’s names are Yin and Jin .  I know they’re both Asian so for not wanting to sound insensitive I wish she’d just chosen names that didn’t rhyme.
And the romance subplot concept of a  gargoyle-demon-witch triangle is PERFECT. But again I just didn’t think the execution was great. Yins character was flat to me, and because of the fast forwarding of Lia/Jin’s relationship I didn’t see the big deal in them adding a 3rd to their relationship (SHOW that you’re lovers!)

On the fantasy side, I think there was way too much going on . There’s like 3 different side plots that go unresolved . I would’ve liked at least one to be resolved in this Book so that I could be left with some understanding . Still confused about the mystery of Lia’s mom and grand aunt.  The Babineaux witches ( Why is Lia’s Magick is all powerful?) And the vampires/First.  Felt like so much  lore was crammed in but it didn’t feel organic. Had this book been 300+ pages I think it would’ve been better because it would have had time to flesh out its world and  characters . I still found it a very interesting read.