The Scarecrow's Queen by Naomi Lucas and Mel Braxton [Review]

The Scarecrow's Queen (Monster's Duet #2) by Naomi Lucas and Mel Braxton
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: December 1, 2024

Monster's Duet
1. A Gargoyle's Delight
2. The Scarecrow's Queen - Paperback | Kindle

Naomi Lucas
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Mel Braxton
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Once, I was feared by all who gazed upon me. For the past century I have served, defending my crops in solitude, baring my scythe as an omen.

But when the crops aren’t seeded, I find myself standing over a field of dirt and weeds.

It is her fault.

The female who has inherited the farm. She might be the new queen of these lands, but in her wake, she brings only ruin.

So, I will scare her away. I will claim these fields, and she will learn to fear me!

Until one evening, she is attacked by the crows. She cowers behind me for protection, begging them to spare her life.

Her terror and desperation stir me into action...

Nobody, not even a god, is allowed to frighten what is MINE.

Thoughts on The Scarecrow's Queen: We're back in Elmstitch again. This time we have Delilah and Hollowstalk stirring things up. Delilah knows nothing of the supernatural contract she's just inherited along with her deceased aunt's farm. Hollowstalk is determined to keep the pact alive despite the new owner of his corner of Elmstich being woefully unaware of anything supernatural.

Let's just say that Delilah and Hollowstalk don't start out on the best foot. I mean, Delilah threw him in a dumpster. He didn't stay in the dumpster, to be fair, but her disregard for his abilities led to him becoming more than he was before so I guess their rough start was needed in order for the two of them to get where they needed to be.

Anywho. Delilah doesn't know what she's getting into when she inherits her aunt's farm. Hollowstalk doesn't realize he has the capacity to feel deep emotions for anyone. Much less a human woman who doesn't understand the legacy she's been granted. Yet somehow these two make things work. Delilah learns about the supernatural world around her and Hollowstalk learns to act human enough to interact with the human world.

A few scares, a little house reno, lots of crows, a dangerous god, a creature born of magic who is determined to do what he needs to do, and a lady who is at a serious crossroads in her life. Only she doesn't realize it's a crossroads until it's almost too late. *thumbs up*