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After reading the first book and learning about the heartbreaking story of Cinnamon’s sister I never expected book three to be about her, but surprise it was. Cherry has been trapped in a tower for five years and has spent every day devising plans to escape. When Dante appears she uses the opportunity to coerce him into helping her leave but that goes awry when he declares her his mate and claims her. 

Cherry is an extremely strong woman who has been through hell. She just wants her freedom and to see her family again but circumstances keep getting in the way. While she initially see’s her mating to Dante as another cage, as time passes and she actually learns about Dante and demons in general she realizes that he truly does care and isn’t lying when he proclaims her his fated mate. I liked Cherry and do understand why she withheld information about her family for so long because Dante was a stranger at first, but I did go on slightly longer than I should have I think. 

“I love you, Cherry. Our story may not have had the best beginning, and the middle has gone off the rails, I’ll admit. But we’re nowhere near the ending. I’ll have centuries to find out all the little things that make you tick. Then, just when I think I’ve finally got you figured out, you’ll do something outrageous to throw me off your tracks. And I’ll fall a little more in love with you each time.”

Dante is a 704 year old storm dragon who is clueless about human women. I really enjoyed watching him bumble his way around Cherry and struggle to woo her. Fallon and Felix’s advice also was not very helpful for him so that made the situation even more amusing. Dante was a wonderful and protective dragon and I loved seeing him take care of Cherry and just make her happy. I mean he chased down a phoenix just so she could log it in The Book of Beasts so how could I not love him. 

“You may be the one chained, Princess, but make no mistake, I am always at your mercy.”

Dante and Cherry’s relationship starts very rocky with due since Cherry was imprisoned for five years by a dragon but as they travel together she realizes that he isn’t the same as the one who imprisoned her. I enjoyed their relationship and how Dante slowly worked to build Cherry’s trust over the course of their journey. Once their relationship did take off it was so sweet and extremely steamy. I really enjoyed these two and their banter a lot. 

Overall, this was another wonderful addition to this series. I have really enjoyed this wonderful blend of fantasy, humor, and adventure and look forward to reading more. 

TW: kidnapping, imprisonment, drugging, slavery, murder, violence, 

*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

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Previous books and reviews for the series:

#1. That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon
#1.5. Mistlefoe
#2. That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf