The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a great read!
My first time reading a book by Naomi Valkyrie, I was not disappointed. I will definitely be looking for more. A cute and quick read full Magical characters. A bit of mystery and drama makes for a great Paranormal romance.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Ghastly Gumball is a fun paranormal romance. It’s a quick read – novella-length with short chapters – so great for a cosy afternoon or night in.
I’ve enjoyed this author’s work before, drawn by the diverse LGBT+ representation. The Ghastly Gumball again features multiple same-sex relationships which is fantastic!
I like that in this book we get a character who is totally clueless to the magic in the world around him who is suddenly dragged into the complicated and amazing world of witches and daemons and shifters. It’s messy and confusing for Lockwood but he figures things out, eventually, with a lot of help.
There’s plenty of tentacles in this, if you’re into tentacles. And I have to say an octopus daemon isn’t something I’d ever considered before, and Clyde is a great character!
This book gets five stars from me! If you’ve enjoyed other books by this author, such as the Life Is Hell series, you’ll love this! And if not, this is a great place to start!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I never hesitate for a moment to one click on this author’s books and this book is definitely no exception. I just LOVED this book from beginning to end. This story is perfectly crazy, different, some sizzling moments and just so much fun! The imagination that this author has just blows my mind behind her stories. Who wouldn’t want a cigar smoking octopus name Clyde? What a fun paranormal romance with a mix of magic and mayhem all rolled up into just a pure fantastic book!!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lockwood, a mere mortal, ends up eating a gumball after work one day not knowing that this simple thing would turn his whole world upside down. The day after the gumball incident, weird and inexplicable things start happening to Lock. With the help of his best friend, they try to figure out what is happening to him. On top of all that, a cigar smoking octopus appears in Locks life.
One day, a handsome man named Rex comes in where Lockwood works and there are instant fireworks. Lockwood tries to live a normal life while all of these weird magical things are happening around him.
I honestly love this author. Their writing is so entertaining and out there that I am never bored. I have read a few books from this author and each time I have not been disappointed. The book is no exception. The authors ideas are always so original and magical. Not to mention LGBTQ positive.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a fun, lighthearted paranormal romance which had me hooked from start to finish. As usual the author brought both the characters and setting to life through her descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. I loved all the characters as each one is so unique, especially the cigar-smoking octopus named Clyde! Each one brings something different to the story, but the main characters, Lockwood and Rex where particular likeable. The chemistry between them really came across and I was hoping they would get a HEA. The storyline as ever was intriguing and gripped me from page one. The plot has everything from magic, mayhem, humour, chaos, fated mates, meddling, shifters, and of course, plenty of romance and drama, what’s not to like!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Seriously. If you want an original paranormal romance with original characters, Valkyrie will not fail you. This latest romp kept me guessing and laughing. I mean, you have to know it’s going to be fun when the title has the word gumball in it… maybe just me. Regardless I love this author’s writing style and her character development. This is another welcome addition to my library.
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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fun and entertaining read
This was an unexpected find. From page one I was drawn into a creative adventure. The writing is very easy to read and the story is delightfully humorous. With wacky, eccentric and crazy magic all rolled into a paranormal romance this is a worthy read. So many laugh out loud moments and of course, I have to mention Clyde. With great character development and a hilarious storyline I highly recommend.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this quick paranormal romance! This author never disappoints. I really like how Lock didn’t just jump in and questioned things. Rex is so patient and understanding. Brix knows how to tell it like it is and take control when needed. The perfect best friend for this type of situation. If you’re looking for a good quick paranormal romance then this is it!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I now want to spend the day lounging around and drawing tentacled lovers! This book was such a cute, fun read! The characters were relatable and the story was so easy to get sucked into. Not to mention, the romance was really cute. Lock is just going about life, doing his best when a late night gas stop changes his life. Nothing is the same after that. From gumballs, so octopi, to tentacles, this story was a hoot. I immediately thought Rex was a sweet baby angel and was on his side. I would have liked more in this world, but I absolutely would read again. If you are looking for a light, quick, funny book, I definitely recommend this one.
Reviewed by @asanabr1
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a very fun story to read. It’s has a great amount of humor in for such a short book. The plots and story lines work very well and the connection between the characters is immense. One of the things that pulls me into Namoi books is her writing style as it’s very fresh and unique to her.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Lockwood needs something to keep him awake after a long day at work, the impulsive decision to get a gumball will change his life forever. From not feeling well, to a new eye and hair color, to being able to manifest objects that he is thinking about….Lockwood has no idea what is going on or how to control it. He quickly learns that there is a whole other world of supernatural creatures that exist…and that someone close to him has been hiding things from him for years. As the truth comes out, Lockwood must figure out how to deal with these changes…which requires him to make a decision that will change not only his life, but the future of an entire species.
This book was. a quick read…and I did not put it down until I got to the last page. There was so much going on in so few pages. I found myself enjoying all of the secondary characters and hoping everything turned out okay for Lockwood. Overall, an enjoyable story that is nothing like I’ve read before!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
On the way to his mom and dad’s house late one night Lockwood King decides to stop at a corner gas station. Tired and not wanting to have caffeine because it’s so late he instead chooses a gumball. He finds it odd that the gumball is black because he’s never seen one before. He tries it anyhow and wishes that he hadn’t because he can’t believe how ghastly and disgusting the thing tastes. It leaves a horrendous taste in his mouth even after he spits it out. Lockwood thinks nothing more of it until he wakes up the next day and discovers some strange things. Little does Lockwood know that this one gumball will change his entire life.
Suddenly there’s something that he realizes is a little bit different about him. His eyes are changing color. His hair is turning color. Things just get weirder and weirder as suddenly before him appears a cigar smoking octopus named Clyde. Then Lockwood himself starts growing tentacles. What on Earth is going on?! He realizes that there are outside forces at work, and it must be some sort of magic. With the help of his best friend, he starts delving into the mystery of what is happening to him.
This book was an interesting read filled with magic, laughs, wackiness and some truly bizarre things. I sat down and read it from cover to cover in one sitting. It was just such an intriguing read that I had to sit and find out what was going to happen next in this wacky world of this poor guy named Lockwood. It was an amazing, wacky, fun, and creative book by a fantastic author and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This author has definately become a favourite of mine. Every book is a unique paranormal romance with twists and turns. The author really brings the characters to life and the reader can’t help but fall in love with them.
In this story Lockwood decides he’s going to buy a gumball to keep him awake for his drive home. What he doesn’t realise is that one decision will change his life forever.
Now Lockwood is cursed and while he is dealing with unstable magic, tentacles appearing out of nowhere and his life being turned upside down he also finds love in the form of Rex.
Lockwood and Rex seem perfect for each other but there is one problem in their way. Rex is promised to the king of the eels.
Can Lockwood and Rex overcome the differences and be together. Can Lockwood forgive all the secrets and learn to embrace his new life or will the something still be plotting against Lockwood and Rex having a happy ever after?
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a sweet, hilarious romance. I really enjoyed this book because there are so many great elements to it. It’s lighthearted and sweet while also being hilarious. The characters are so likeable and this story pulled me right in from the very beginning. I laughed out loud so many times while I reading this. Lockwood and Rex are absolutely adorable together and Brix is so much fun! Rex and Lockwood face some pretty rough obstacles along the way but the ending was just perfect! I can’t wait to read more form this author.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have personally never read anything by this author before but she is quickly becoming one of my favorites. This paranormal romance had so much to offer including Magic, mystery, drama, family, curses and more. This book introduces us to amazing characters, a beautiful and exciting world, and an intricately woven plot. However this book included such wonderful characters that I really hope several of them get their own story because I would love to read more about them and this wonderful world that our author provided. So if your looking for a great new read make sure you pick this one up today!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a really good read! This one thing I absolutely love about this author. She always manages to make a short and sweet book full of interesting storylines, characters, and plots and this one was no different. This book was so quick to read, and I laughed, and stayed so enthralled while reading. This book was so entertaining to me I could hardly put it down. I doubt there will be a sequel to this book, but it was so good I would love to see these characters come back! Kudos to the author for publishing another amazing story. I can’t wait for the next one!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Naomi has done it again! You never know what you are going to get from this author, but you know it will be a wild, and entertaining ride. She gave me the laugh I needed at just the right time. My husband asked if I was reading one of her books from the way I was laughing out loud and tears running down my face. It is my kind of humour. This for me is her best work to date. It is hilarious, crazy, quirky, bizarre, and magical all at the same time. I am not going to give anything away as this gem needs to be savoured like a fine wine and uncovered all by itself.
To twist Naomi’s words; If you like absurdly unbelievable tales and magical mishaps, this book is for you.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Ghastly Gumball is the latest offering by the talented Naomi Valkyrie. It is an extremely fun story- a wonderful romp through the delightfully absurd. Cleverly woven this quirky story is a paranormal (MM) romance with humour, funny banter/antics/developments, magic, agendas, well-meaning but meddling family, mystery, drama, secrets, tentacles, curses, a sea witch, an oracle, daemons, originality, chemistry, mysteriousness, friendship, danger, adventure, sacrifice, tension…… and a bit of a twist of fate.
Lockwood King is just a regular guy working hard to make ends meet. But his life is about to be turned upside down- by one little gumball. That’s right- a gumball. How could a gumball completely and irreversible change the course of a person’s life you might ask? Well, you are going to want to read all the delightfully quirky and fun details for yourself! So, if you love fantasy, paranormal romance, and a very entertaining storyline, then this is one sweet story that you will definitely want to read!
I can always count on Ms. Valkyrie to deliver a captivating and highly enjoyable read, and this book is another winning recipe. This book introduces us to characters and a world I would love to know more about, so I am hoping that Ms. Valkyrie has plans for a series here and that there will be more books coming. I would love to see Brix and Xyris get their own story, as well as Jinx and Xianna. Fingers crossed (hint, hint Ms. Valkyrie- pretty please with sugar on top).
As usual, I can’t wait to see what Ms. Valkyrie does next!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Naomi Valkyrie!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. One of the things I love most about this author is her ability to pull me into her stories from the beginning. They are well written and are always entertaining to read. This book is no different. This is a paranormal story that has a touch of magic and romance added in. The characters are not only connectable and strong but they had great growth throughout the story. They kept the story engaging and had me coming back for more. This is a fast paced story that I read in one sitting, it is that good. I enjoyed how the characters are creative, unique, creative and just fun over all. They really made the story for me and what they brought to the story was great. A story full of chaos and humor and what happens you don’t want to miss. I loved reading this book and I highly recommend it.
Review by @bjwagner
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
I seriously love this author!! Loved this story!! I wish it was longer, it was so excellent. This author is so creative, bringing in the elements of romance and paranormal with some drama thrown in, and let’s not forget the bits of humor sprinkled in. The book did not seem rushed at all, everything flowed nicely. Lockwood and Rex are the cutest together, I did feel the hurt when Lockwood was deceived after all he was going through, but sweet Rex came in and made everything clear. Brixley is a good best friend and seems like a fun time, I would really like to see a book on her and Xyris! I love an epilogue and this one was sweet and perfect for and ending to Rex and Lockwood’s story. Does this book make me want to get an octopus tattoo… maybe!!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. Lock and Brix were two characters that you could relate to even with them being so different. Just remember, watch out for those gumballs. It all started with a gumball. This author is one of my favorites. She writes fun stories that have plots with twists and turns. This story did not disappoint. A quick read for those snowy weekends. I recommend you give this a shot.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great read! I am a huge fan of the author! I seriously love their work, but this one was a different take I found, and it was a damn good read. It had the humor and the craziness I truly live for! If you have never read this author before, you must for sure read this book by them!
Lockwood King was a treat for the visual of your mind. The way they were written, really gave the story the funny moments as well as the laugh out loud ones, and those moments where you raise an eye brow and wonder did I just read that kind of thing. There was never a dull moment in reading this one. I had a lot of fun, and reading this in one sitting was a perfect way to start my day!
Thank you to this wonderful author for such an amazing book. I do highly recommend this book, it is a fast read but for sure an enjoyable one. One that you can go back and easily read again! I most certainly recommend the author as well with no doubt. Freaking amazing author and writing!
.•°*°•. BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE .•°*°•.
Magic, Romance, and Shifters – OH MY!
This is a zany, wacky story about a guy named Lockwood King.
There’s magic.
There’s humor.
There’s chaos.
There’s meddling by outside forces (but it’s for their own good – really, it is).
There’s sort of fated mates (fate gets a little push – okay, a big shove, but everyone deserves an HEA, right)?
There’s a bit of cursing (the magic and the swearing kind).
There’s inconvenient tentacle wrestling. (Don’t ask me, I just write what the characters tell me to).
And speaking of tentacles, did I mention the cigar-smoking octopus named Clyde?
If you don’t like absurdly unbelievable tales and magical mishaps, this probably isn’t the book for you. You’ve been warned.
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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her Starbucks tea and immerses herself in imagination.
