Devour Me by Emily Rath

My Rating: 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊

Spice Rating:  🌶🌶🌶

Blurb:

Dáinn the Devourer has spent the last two hundred years of his undead life reluctantly bonded to a dark witch, doing her dirtiest work. Devouring corrupt souls may not be satisfying for a wraith, but it keeps him fed.

Sent on a job to Burr Island, Dáinn is forced by his mistress to devour the soul of a powerful rival witch, Jasper Prescott. Dáinn is busy devouring the witch when he’s interrupted by a human. With one word, this human does what no being has ever done…she takes his breath away.

Forced to stop feeding, Dáinn is shattered as the soul he was devouring slips back inside the dying witch. Who is this human? And what dark magic must she possess to stop a wraith? The more Dáinn learns about Birdie Rhodes, hapless historian and sometimes shop girl, the more determined he is to become part of her world.

Sweet Birdie works for the witch Dáinn was ordered to devour. Now Jasper Prescott is on the hunt too. For answers. As a powerful witch, with a coven at his command, Jasper will stop at nothing to find out what magical mischief is happening on his island. Why is a wraith haunting his tea shop? Which fellow witch wants him dead? And who the hell is Birdie Rhodes?

Dáinn, Jasper, and Birdie become entangled in a magical love affair which could lead to their ruin.

My Review:

Devour Me by Emily Rath completely pulled me in from the very first pages and never really let go. The world felt grounded and believable even with all the magic woven through it, and the storytelling was so engaging that I flew through it. What truly made this book stand out for me was the characters. Birdie, a human historian, Jasper, a grumpy witch, and Dàinn, a wraith, each brought something unique and compelling to the story. Their chemistry together was incredible, and I loved how distinct each of their points of view felt while still blending seamlessly into the overall narrative. Even the side characters stole scenes for me, especially Pickles and Hortie who added so much charm and personality.

I honestly adored this book on every level. The pacing was fast, the romance was addictive, and the magic added the perfect touch of chaos and intrigue. It is an MMF paranormal romance that somehow balances heart, tension, and spice without ever feeling overwhelming. I loved the dynamic between the three main characters, and I have to say Dàinn completely stole my heart. I did not expect to get so attached, but here we are. That ending absolutely wrecked me in the best way and I immediately needed the next book. This series already feels like it is going to take over my life.