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Her Soul to Take (Souls Trilogy, #1)

by Harley Laroux

🌶️🌶️mild·Souls Trilogy #1
4.0 on MoodReads (3 ratings)4.0 on Goodreads (154,056)

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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?

You'll get intense, taboo spice that delivers on dark fantasies with a protective demon love interest.

Synopsis

Leon I earned my reputation among magicians for a reason: one wrong move and you're dead. Killer, they called me, and killing is what I'm best at. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed - I didn't. The cult that once controlled me wants her, and I'm not about to lose my new toy to them. Rae I've always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Monsters are roaming the woods, and something ancient - something evil - is waking up and calling my name. I don't know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn't just want my body - he wants my soul. Her Soul to Take is book 1 in the Souls Trilogy. Each book within the Souls Trilogy is interconnected, following a different couple through a similar timeline in the fictional world of Abelaum.

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At a Glance

Lovecraftian horror meets filthy demon romance in the college town of Abelaum, where Raelynn stumbles into an ancient cult and Leon, a demon bound to serve the very family trying to sacrifice her. The BDSM scenes are negotiated and enthusiastic even as eldritch gods stir beneath the woods. Horror readers who want their spice will find both dialed to maximum.

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Book Details

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Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.

4.03 ★ (154.1k)

Page CountHow long the commitment is.

493 pages

PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.

2021

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

Dark Romance

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.

Medium Burn

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.

Single Narrator (unspecified)

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Unknown Narrator

Narrator Count

Single

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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dark romancemonster romanceforced proximitycaptive romancerescue romanceforbidden lovestalker romancetouch her and die
RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

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

darkintenseseductiveeeriethrillingsteamydangeroustense

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

darkedgyatmosphericimmersiverawsuspenseful

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.

heavy

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.

high

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

morally complexforbidden desire

Characters

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FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

survivorinnocent / shelteredgeneral badass

MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

beast / monster MMCdemon lordpossessive alphadark/tortured soulprotective love interestmorally gray MMC

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.

touch her and diepossessive love interestprotective love interestferal devotionmutual piningpower imbalanceobsessive love interesthurt/comfort

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 2

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

kink-heavy / BDSM focusrough / aggressive styleintense / passionate

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

praise kinkbody worshipdirty talk (sweet/playful)wall pinningjealous/possessive during intimacyteasing controlpossessive/protectivegrowling / possessive soundssize difference focusbegging kink

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

BDSM elementspower exchangedegradation (light)choking/breath playbondage/restraintrough/aggressive intimacyblood playprimal play (hunting/chasing)dominancemarking
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violencegoretorturegraphic violencedeathkidnappingsexual violencestalkingdruggingcult themesdubious consentblooddrug use
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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.

paranormalgothic

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.

small town / village

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

demonsmonsterswitches/wizards/warlocksgods/deities

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.

feral brain activatedthe angst deliveredobsessedaddictive readbook hangover incoming

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

autumn

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

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Souls Trilogy

Her Soul to Take (Souls Trilogy, #1)

#1 Her Soul to Take (Souls Trilogy, #1)

Her Soul for Revenge

#2 Her Soul for Revenge

Soul of a Witch

#3 Soul of a Witch

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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.🌶️🌶️mild
PagesHow long the commitment is.493
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.2021
GoodreadsThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.4.03 ★ (154.1k)
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.

Souls Trilogy #1
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