I cannot wait for volume 3. The series' humor is pitch-perfect, so masterfully close to parody without ever falling in the trap of cheap laughs. I like stories where the sex happens first so you get both the smut and the slow-burn suspense of how a deeper relationship is being built. But to say more about the plot and especially the ending of volume 2 would be to spoil the fun! One more comment about how masterful this series is - in general, I have mixed feelings about cherub-art works with erotic content (ie very young and sweet looking people, kii kanna's stranger by the sea is another recent example) but the gap here between the angelic characters and their potty mouths, selfish personalities, and kinks is pretty irresistible. Kinda like a really good lemonade - any less sugar and the tartness would pucker your mouth, any less lemons and the sweetness would cut out your appetite.

Meh. I love the more recent titles of this team, The whimsical Jaguar, and The Dog and the Howling Moon, so this was a bit of a disappointment. It's a very standard, un-realistic romance. The art is attractive but it is not a book I would re-read.

Really cool story with a plot that does not rely on romance and a lovely twist at the end that is delicately set up earlier and offers a very satisfying ending. Plenty of spice, plenty of character close-ups too. The art for me is above average with complex and dynamic panels, wide shots with well defined backgrounds- flawless world-building. I can see myself rereading this story! The inner monologue of one of the MC is nuanced without being over dramatic - every amateur or professional artist, in any field, who has at one point realized they are not especially talented will resonate with it. A highly recommended read. I would buy this in hard copy without a second thought.