
Title: A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories Vol. 1
Author: Lily Mayne
Series: Monstrous #7.5
Pages: 462

Moth and the Rycke:
Set during The Rycke (book 3).
This is the scene of Moth going to get Aury back for Ghost. I liked that we finally got to see this interaction and how miserable Aury was without Ghost.
The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part 1:
Set after the events in Wyn (book 3.5) and before Moth (book 5).
This was a fun and sexy story with Wyn and Danny. Wyn tries to give Danny a dog but it doesn’t go as planned. They later have a sexy time in a haunted house. I love that we are getting more Danny and Wyn stories because these two are still my favorite couple.
The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part 2:
Set after the events in Wyn (book 3.5) and before Moth (book 5).
A short and steamy scene with Danny and Wyn enjoying some lingerie.
A Monstrous Christmas on the Homestead:
Set after the events in Edin (book 2) and before Moth (book 5).
Hunter, Edin, and Charlie having a Christmas celebration at the Homestead before Charlie returns to the military. I like that we got this little holiday with them on the Homestead because I wanted more scenes of their life there after reading Edin’s book.
Ghost and Aury Take a Trip:
Set after the events of Gloam (book 4).
Aury surprises Ghost with a cabin retreat for a few days. This was short and sweet. I love how cute and sweet these two are.
Charlie and Moth’s Safehouse Honeymoon:
Set after the events of Moth (book 5)
This was a steamy story with Charlie and Moth having a few weeks vacation at Moth’s safe house. I loved the discussions about sexual fantasies and exploring them. Charlie is so considerate of Moth’s feelings that I just love all their interactions. Also, I love how Charlie likes to fuck with Wyn and makes fun of Moth’s fanboying over him.
Moth and the Soul Eater Have A Bonding Experience:
Set after the events of Moth (book 5)
A short scene with Moth and Wyn having a bonding moment over killing things. I love seeing Wyn bonding with others and uplifting them in his own way.
Hunter and Edin Pay the Nebraska Base a Visit:
Takes place during Moth (book 5).
This was a short and steamy scene with Edin and Hunter going to the Nevada base to kill the karik living in it. Afterwards they have a steamy victory celebration before heading back. I love how grumpy but sweet Hunter is.
The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part 3:
Set during the events of Moth (book 5).
A steamy scene with Danny and Wyn roleplaying their first meeting. I could read so many stories with just these two wandering the Waste and loving each other.
Moth and Wyn Visit a City:
Set after the events of Moth (book 5).
This was a steamy story with Moth and Wyn going into the city and coming back with a bunch of sex toys. Moth and Charlie have a very sexy night together afterwards. This was a very long sexy scene that was also so sweet. I love seeing Moth open up with Charlie and try new things.
Charlie and Moth Do the Elf Thing:
Set after the events of Moth (book 5).
This was a sexy scene with Charlie and Moth exploring Charlie’s elf fantasy. I love seeing Moth opening up and exploring sex with Charlie.
Gloam Worships His Hardworking Firebrand:
Set after the events of Seraph (book 6).
I loved this short scene of Gloam worshiping Rig.
Lor and Jugs Get a Pet:
Set after the events of Lor (book 7).
This was a very cute story with Lor getting Jugs a pup. These two are adorable and I can’t wait to see more of them.
The Orlith Chronicles:
This was a collection of letters that Orlith wrote to Wyn about various points in history. Orlith seems like he causes chaos whenever he is on Earth.
Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn
A short scene with Orlith failing to seduce Wyn. Orlith seems like a pompous guy and I don’t blame Wyn for getting irritated by him.
Orlith Tries to Seduce Wyn (Again)
Orlith tries to seduce Wyn again years later with an elaborate throne. I don’t really like Orlith so far but maybe he gets better.
Orlith and Faralin
Set after the events in Wyn (book 3.5)
This short introduces us to Orlith’s older brother Faralin. Orlith continues to be a character I don’t really love and I don’t like his plan for getting back at Wyn. I do really want to know more about the weary Faralin though.
Ruke:
Trigger warnings: death of a parent, grief
This was a wonderful little novella about a character named Jamie who was born on the day the monsters invaded and spent his life out in the Wastes with his father. Jamie and Ruke’s story was very short and sweet. I loved how sweet Ruke was and that he was courting Jamie. I hope we see more of these two in the future.
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Previous books and reviews for the series:
#1. Soul Eater
#2. Edin
#3, The Rycke
#3.5 Wyn
#4. Gloam
#5. Moth
#6. Seraph
#7. Lor