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Dawsk
Hardworking nurse Simisola Oladeji is unlucky in love.
When reclusive billionaire Aiden Essien walks into her life, she knows there will be no future with him and even more so when she stumbles upon his bloodthirsty secret.
She is safer reuniting with her long-lost boyfriend Femi, surely?
Caught between the two, trouble is never far away as she discovers some disturbing truths about her past life. A dark force is rising, and the messy trio is going to have to fight, together, to save lives.
When reclusive billionaire Aiden Essien walks into her life, she knows there will be no future with him and even more so when she stumbles upon his bloodthirsty secret.
She is safer reuniting with her long-lost boyfriend Femi, surely?
Caught between the two, trouble is never far away as she discovers some disturbing truths about her past life. A dark force is rising, and the messy trio is going to have to fight, together, to save lives.
- GenresParanormal Romance
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2019
About the author
Erhu Kome
5 books61 followersErhu Kome is an Urhobo writer of speculative fiction and sometimes normal stories. She is also the premier female Nigerian author of bizarro fiction. She grew up in Benin city and is from the Urhobo tribe, so she has eaten and knows how to cook some of the most delicious foods in the world. She loves anime, cannot stop watching Bob's Burgers, and TV shows that has Eric Kripke involved in the making.
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April 1, 2020
I've been meaning to read this book since last year, and every time I put it on my TBR, it somehow always wound up lost, but last night I said no more, I picked up the book and dove right in, I fell asleep reading it.
A Nigerian romance that is non-judgemental when it comes to women, not preachy and in a contemporary setting. A woman who is hardworking and amazing keeps wonderful relationships, minds her business and wants no drama, you guys Simi is such a sweetheart and a woman after my own heart.
Loves her job and cares about her family, who are the best, such a healthy and loving example of what family is all about. I shan't be talking about the love interests because then I'll be dropping spoilers and we don't do that over here.
Unto the romance in this book, amazing, I was blushing and feeling the romance, I kept on thinking can a guy drop this lines on me as well so I can swoon right off my feet, the love is so pure and wonderful, it's definitely a light, cute and wonderful read if you need something to keep you entertained during this horrid period, most of us find ourself in. Now unto the blurb claiming there's a messy love triangle in this book.
Messy trio? No-no-no. There's no messy trio in this book, in fact right from the beginning you'll know who the main love interest in and know without a doubt the other guy, never stood a chance. This is a love triangle I can stand because there's no false leading on and everyone lays out their feelings and makes smart nondramatic decisions, but I bring on love triangles and the like where the heroine has her own harem.
After I finished reading this book, I started wondering why I can't seem to find other romance featuring Africans, especially from the western part of the world which writing that is thrilling and captivating, because I need more.
This book is so cute! I don't know why it has taken me this long to get into it but it was a wonderful read! You should read it as well.
April 14, 2020
3.5 stars. Dawsk is a moderately paced book which is more about the protagonist, Simi trying to get on with her everyday life and less about a love story. If you like your love stories sappy and intense, this isn’t the book for you. The love story in Dawsk is more understated and mature which worked just fine for us. Read the full review https://literaryeverything.com/2020/0...
August 27, 2021
The story was a bit extra for me and it takes a while before the paranormal bit is included but that bit melded well.
The orphanage visit chapter warmed my heart. I liked the goddess power and pace of the book. The shapeshifting was not fullly explored but I liked it. It like to know more about the mentioned war between the gods.
But overall its a good read.
The orphanage visit chapter warmed my heart. I liked the goddess power and pace of the book. The shapeshifting was not fullly explored but I liked it. It like to know more about the mentioned war between the gods.
But overall its a good read.
February 24, 2024
Dawsk tells the story of a love triangle between a witch, a shape-shifter and a beast hunter. I liked the fantastical aspect of the story and the romance of course but I wanted more; I wanted this fine blend but it is quite understandable if you don't see so in a debut novel.
I have read works from Erhu Kome and this isn't my favorite from her.
I have read works from Erhu Kome and this isn't my favorite from her.
August 17, 2020
Simisola is unaware of the power she wields. She meets Aiden, an interesting individual, and surprise! Femi, her ex boyfriend, pops back into her life. She gets suspicious about witches, witch hunters and shape shifters.
Dawsk is Erhu Kome's first book and she crafts endearing characters, bringing forth the unexploited mystery and myth of Yoruba deities to light.
I look forward to reading more of her work.
Cheers to more books, alter worlds and hearty characters.
Dawsk is Erhu Kome's first book and she crafts endearing characters, bringing forth the unexploited mystery and myth of Yoruba deities to light.
I look forward to reading more of her work.
Cheers to more books, alter worlds and hearty characters.
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