My Behold Her Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
I picked up Behold Her by Emily Antoinette when I wanted a spicy, dark monster romance with real heart and a sense of humor. The story kicked off with Mona, a plus-size woman struggling under the weight of depression, body image, and recent loss. Deciding it’s time to reclaim some of her life, she pushes herself to join a burlesque class—only to find her world upended by one charged encounter after another with Max, a literal monster fighting his own demons and trying to make a fresh start in Moonvale.
Mona’s new reality gets stranger when she starts having vivid, spicy dreams featuring Max—dreams that blur the line between fantasy and reality. At first she’s convinced he’s stalking her, but what follows is an offbeat, emotional, and often hilarious romance that pairs sizzle with sweetness. There’s a cozy-mystery twist and a cast of quirky side-characters. By the end, I felt like I’d taken a journey through every corner of Moonvale, and I didn’t want to leave.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Behold Her mixes its dark, spicy elements with real vulnerability and warmth. Mona’s plus-size representation is refreshing—her journey through shame, confidence, and desire feels honest and messy in the best way. Max is the ultimate cinnamon roll hero underneath all that monstrous edge: he’s sweet, haunted by his past, and fiercely committed to being better. The chemistry is explosive from the start, with some dream sequences that are wild and unforgettable.
What really gets me is how the book balances humor and heart. Mona and Max both have trauma and baggage, but they come together with honesty, support, and a willingness to be vulnerable. The banter is sharp and funny, and the misunderstandings just make the payoff even sweeter. This story isn’t afraid to get dark but also never loses hope or tenderness along the way.
Who Will Like This Book
If you’re looking for monster romance that combines high heat and genuine emotion, this is your book. Readers who want explicit scenes, a plus-size heroine, and a cinnamon roll monster hero will be right at home here. It’s for those who don’t shy away from dark themes, love mental health representation, and appreciate a blend of cozy and wickedly steamy. If misunderstandings, body positivity, and dream-based tension appeal to you, you’ll love it.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book features explicit sexual content, CNC (consensual non-consent), bondage, references to depression, and body image struggles. It’s for adults who want their romance bold, smart, and unfiltered.
Tagged As
monster romance, paranormal, fantasy, dark romance, plus-size heroine, body positivity, mental health, cinnamon roll hero, explicit romance, open-door romance, forced proximity, mistaken identity, cozy mystery, dual pov, humor, series, indie romance, kindle unlimited, HEA
Steam Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Insanely Hot
