Bound by Hearts & Stone by Lauren Sanatra Review
I was in need of a cozy romance with a hint of spice. So while I was doom scrolling through Instagram I stumbled on Laruen's sign ups for her new book. Seeing that it was a gargoyle monster romance I knew it was going to be good.
When she sent out the email for her ARC team, she also sent some beautiful art done by @rivera.artt and it was exactly what I pictured for Jett and Evolette.
I do want to also let you know that I was sent this book for an honest review by Lauren Sanatra. All opinions are 100% my own.
Publishers synopsis's
In the kingdom of Talero, Evolette has always been alone, surviving in a world that offers her little kindness. But when a run-in with a royal guard leads to her arrest and certain death, fate intervenes. A raid by gargoyles, ancient enemies of humankind, rips through the kingdom, changing everything.
Caught in the chaos, Evolette is trapped in her prison cart, surrounded by flames and destruction. In the midst of the turmoil, Jet, a gargoyle, is drawn to her. Defying his own kind, he makes the dangerous choice to save her, taking her to the Obsidian Mountains, the home of the gargoyles.
Now in a land where humans are enemies, Evolette can’t ignore the undeniable pull she feels toward Jet and his world. As they grow closer, she begins to feel something she’s never known before—belonging.
Though Jet vows to keep her safe, danger still lurks in every corner. Evolette must decide if she can trust her heart and whether the bond she shares with Jet can survive the forces determined to tear them apart.
“Bound by Hearts & Stone” is a gripping tale of forbidden love, unexpected alliances, and the fight for survival in a world where enemies can become protectors and love can conquer all.
You can find her books by going to her Instagram page for signed copies, or by Amazon!
Quick Overview
Monster Romance
Spicy Cozy Romance
Slow Burn
Bounded Mates
Expected to be Published May 27th 2025
Thank you to Lauren Sanatra for allowing me to be apart of her awesome ARC team!
My Review
Cozy slow burn monster romance, and make it spicy. I'm in.
The sweetheart of a man Jet falls for the human girl Evolette who is trapped in the Kings royal cage surrounded by engulfing flames. He take's one look and knows he has to save her. It's honestly everything in a cozy monster romance that you need. Found Family, Bounded Mates, and He falls first. UGH it was just so good, I devoured it.
This was not overly spicy, it had a really good amount at the right times and not to the point of where you thought that it was the only thing in the book. I loved that it was a slow burn, and that Jet is the ultimate Golden Retriever man.
I truly feel this would be a great book for a Summerween readathon, nice and cozy but has some gory scenes and action within it. Thank you to Lauren Sanatra for allowing me to be apart of her awesome ARC team. I truly enjoyed this story and I'm excited for the next one.
