A review by overzealous_reader
Titan by Jillian Graves

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

“Her brown eyes are huge, her pupils dilated to shining black pools. I know what she sees. A monster.” 

For the former child star, Jules, her life is hard, and a Sugar Daddy would undoubtedly lessen the hardship. The search for a Sugar Daddy leads to meeting with a mysterious man, Titan. After revealing Titan’s true form, Jules finds herself part of an elaborate heist to help Titan require the Keystone. After agreeing to help Titan, their relationship and feelings affect their mission to regain the Keystone. 

While this story is a borderline dark romance novel, due to Titan’s obsessive nature, Jules reluctantly allows herself to be “taken care of” by Titan, often on her terms. But as Titan becomes, at times, overbearing in his attempt to care for Jules. 

While the world-building is not as detailed, the book focuses on the relationship aspect between Titan and Jules. While retrieving the Keystone is a central plot point, it acts as a McGuffin since we are predominately witnessing Titan deal with his emotional attachment to Jules. The major takeaway from this book is the relationships within the book, such as Titan and Jules and Titan’s relationship with his clan. 

The expectation for the sequel is a deeper dive into the monster world since the two leads are heavily involved with the otherworld. 

Recommend for fans of the old show Gargoyles, DS relationships, and heists.