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I am a BIG reader. In February 2016 I started recording all the books I have read. I currently sit at 1154 books/audiobooks. I have varied tastes, but lean towards fantasy/paranormal.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Paranormal College Romance I Couldn’t Put Down
Beasts by Serena Knight completely surprised me in the best way. What starts as a college fresh-start story quickly spirals into a paranormal found-family romance filled with demons, secrets, danger, and heart.
Amelia moves from LA to San Francisco for college hoping for a normal experience, but after a horrifying first night with a sorority that blackmails her, she ends up finding refuge in the last place you’d expect — a fraternity house full of supernatural beasts/demons. There are thirteen to be exact including werecats, a merman, a psychic, warlocks, a medium, a werewolf, an incubui… and at the center of it all is Oliver, the reclusive vampire who is grumpy, gruff and avoids physical touch.
One of the things that really resonated with me was the found-family dynamic in the house. The fraternity brothers protective “little sister” energy toward Amelia (even while battling their own darker halves) was one of my favorite aspects of the book. Seth calling her his cousin for appearances — only for that to turn out to be true — was such a satisfying twist. The revelation about Amelia’s Fallen mother and her immunity to certain supernatural compulsions added a great layer to the larger world-building.
I also loved the evolution of Amelia and Oliver’s relationship. Begining with Amelia’s fear of vampires stemming from her childhood attack — and how that fear slowly transforms as she gets to know Oliver. Their relationship felt tender and intentional, especially the scenes where they practice being close to one another for their roles as Snow White and Prince Charming. The tension in those rehearsal moments? So good. You can feel Oliver’s restraint and internal battle, and it makes their connection even more meaningful.
My favorite scenes were:
• The Snow White rehearsals and opening night chaos
• The small moments when some of the guys open up to Amelia about themselves and their secrets.
• The reveal of her true heritage
• How truly kind, thoughtful and caring Amelia and all the guys are to each other.
Overall, Beasts blends paranormal romance, college drama, and supernatural politics in a way that keeps you hooked. The ending leaves you realizing Amelia is now part of something much bigger — and I’m genuinely excited to see where the war between supernaturals goes next.
If you love protective vampire heroes, found family, slow-burn tension, and strong female leads discovering hidden secrets, this one’s for you.
Beasts by Serena Knight completely surprised me in the best way. What starts as a college fresh-start story quickly spirals into a paranormal found-family romance filled with demons, secrets, danger, and heart.
Amelia moves from LA to San Francisco for college hoping for a normal experience, but after a horrifying first night with a sorority that blackmails her, she ends up finding refuge in the last place you’d expect — a fraternity house full of supernatural beasts/demons. There are thirteen to be exact including werecats, a merman, a psychic, warlocks, a medium, a werewolf, an incubui… and at the center of it all is Oliver, the reclusive vampire who is grumpy, gruff and avoids physical touch.
One of the things that really resonated with me was the found-family dynamic in the house. The fraternity brothers protective “little sister” energy toward Amelia (even while battling their own darker halves) was one of my favorite aspects of the book. Seth calling her his cousin for appearances — only for that to turn out to be true — was such a satisfying twist. The revelation about Amelia’s Fallen mother and her immunity to certain supernatural compulsions added a great layer to the larger world-building.
I also loved the evolution of Amelia and Oliver’s relationship. Begining with Amelia’s fear of vampires stemming from her childhood attack — and how that fear slowly transforms as she gets to know Oliver. Their relationship felt tender and intentional, especially the scenes where they practice being close to one another for their roles as Snow White and Prince Charming. The tension in those rehearsal moments? So good. You can feel Oliver’s restraint and internal battle, and it makes their connection even more meaningful.
My favorite scenes were:
• The Snow White rehearsals and opening night chaos
• The small moments when some of the guys open up to Amelia about themselves and their secrets.
• The reveal of her true heritage
• How truly kind, thoughtful and caring Amelia and all the guys are to each other.
Overall, Beasts blends paranormal romance, college drama, and supernatural politics in a way that keeps you hooked. The ending leaves you realizing Amelia is now part of something much bigger — and I’m genuinely excited to see where the war between supernaturals goes next.
If you love protective vampire heroes, found family, slow-burn tension, and strong female leads discovering hidden secrets, this one’s for you.
Reviewed 1 month ago