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Superbia

by Colette Rhodes

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy·Shades of Sin #2

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Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?

Two proudest-of-the-proud characters forced to work together, each refusing to bend first. When they finally crack, the payoff is volcanic.

Synopsis

Astrid is the kind of Hunter that all Hunters aspire to be. Lethal. Focused. Ambidextrous. In contrast to her disgraced sister, Astrid has done everything right . And now, she’s coming to realize that everything she’s ever known is wrong . Soren wants to be the kind of Shade that all Shades aspire to be. Brave. Decisive. Powerful. But his disgraced sister is determined to ruin him, and now there’s a deadly Hunter in his realm, smelling like the most delicious thing he’d ever taste. And the king wants them to work together. Can they hold the enemy line with each other? Or will the thin line between love and hate be their undoing? Superbia is the second book in the Shades of Sin series, featuring humans and their not-quite-so-human partners. For readers 18+ Author’s note: Each book is a standalone, but I recommend you read them in order of release for the best experience. Book one is Luxuria.

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At a Glance

Superbia tackles the sin of pride with two characters who would rather chew glass than admit attraction. Colette Rhodes's signature witty banter keeps the tone playful even when things get dark and spicy. Best read after Luxuria for full world context, but the enemies-to-lovers tension here is arguably the strongest in the series. Perfect for readers who want their monster romance served with a side of stubborn, ego-driven foreplay.

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Book Details

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Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

Romantasy

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

M/F

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Dual POV

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

Slow Burn

CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.

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AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

Yes

FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.

Dual Narration (unspecified)

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Rachel Leblang, Will Thorne

TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

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enemies to loversforced proximityforced alliancemonster romancedemon romancetouch her and die
RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

intenseseductivedarkangsty

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

banter-heavywittyedgyseductive

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

medium

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

moderate

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

medium

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

battle of willspage turner

Characters

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MC ArchetypeThe main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

general badasshunterice queen

Love Interest ArchetypeThe love interest's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend, girlfriend, or otherwise.

morally gray MMCdemon lordpossessive alphadark/tortured soul

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

enemies to loverslove/hate tensiongrumpy sunshinepush and pullhe falls first

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 4

Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

Hate-fueled tension that combusts into aggressive, possessive encounters. The pride-driven power struggle between Soren and his Hunter makes every touch feel like a concession neither wants to admit.

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

tensionpossessive/protectivedirty talk (sweet/playful)wall pinning

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

rough/aggressive intimacypossessivedominanceclaimingdegradation (light)
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violencemonster intimacy
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World & Setting

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World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

paranormal

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

Shade realm - a dark, demon-populated underworld

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

demonsmonsters

Reading Context

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Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

tension finally satisfiedferal brain activated

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

anytime

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.

at nightcozy evening

Shades of Sin

Luxuria

#1 Luxuria

Superbia

#2 Superbia

Gula

#3 Gula

Avaritia

#4 Avaritia

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Quick Facts

Spice LevelThe heat scale. 0=wholesome, 1=kisses, 2=fade-to-black, 3=tasteful spice, 4=explicit, 5=you need a cold shower. Know thyself.🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy
EndingEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.reveal ending

SeriesThe series this book belongs to and where it falls in the reading order.

Shades of Sin #2
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