All the hype, metal is linked with demons - in this case, yep. A band with a gimmick and a succubus, followers obsessed and some dying, and amid it all one girl searches for her brother who has fallen under the spell. Nothing complex, and kind of superficial - some obvious tropes linked together. But if you want a quick horror read, here you go.

"Suck-U-Bus" by S.C. Mendes & Nikki Noir is a darkly comedic and irreverent exploration of supernatural entities and the absurdities of modern life. Set in a world where mythical creatures like succubi navigate contemporary society, the novel follows protagonist Sylvia, a reluctant succubus who finds herself entangled in bizarre and humorous situations.

Mendes and Noir’s writing is sharp and witty, blending supernatural elements with satirical commentary on societal norms and relationships. Sylvia’s journey from reluctant succubus to navigating her newfound powers and the complexities of human emotions forms the heart of the narrative.

The novel’s strength lies in its quirky characters and inventive premise, offering readers a fresh take on paranormal fiction. From Sylvia’s quirky roommate to her eccentric colleagues in the supernatural world, each character adds layers of humor and unpredictability to the story.

"Suck-U-Bus" balances its humor with moments of introspection and genuine emotion, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, and the search for belonging. As Sylvia navigates her dual existence—juggling her day job at a quirky bookstore and her nighttime escapades as a succubus—she discovers surprising truths about herself and her place in the world.

Overall, "Suck-U-Bus" is a playful and entertaining read that blends supernatural fantasy with biting humor and insightful commentary. Mendes and Noir’s collaborative storytelling creates a unique and memorable reading experience that will appeal to fans of both urban fantasy and dark comedy.

The description of this book had me intrigued… however it fell short.
The characters were ok. Some parts of the book held my interest, but they were short and under developed. Other parts dragged on unnecessarily.

I devoured this book in one sitting. Heavy metal women, tons of sex, and sleep paralysis, what a trifecta! This was such a rad story, Mendes and Noir always deliver a good time! A background story of siblings bonding (after a family loss) over a wild all-women metal band known for their bus of sexual fantasies? Yes! Thats right! A Bizzaro ride with all the great elements of Extreme Horror!

An occult thriller dipped in metal lore that had me rocking along until it got a little expositionay and rushed at the end.
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è una lettura perfetta per chi ama l'horror, il macabro e la musica metal (soprattutto per i vari riferimenti a band e brani). Da quest'ultimo punto di vista non essendo un'esperta non ho potuto apprezzare appieno le reference, ma per il resto tanta roba!

The Hex Girls from Scooby Doo meets Jennifer's Body, Suck-U-Bus is the perfect novel for former emo kids that love vampire-like creatures.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blood Bound Books for the advanced copy of this title.

Where to begin? It’s not like I didn’t read the synopsis, so I knew what was coming. When stories are in the genre of horror, you expect a certain amount of graphic content and gratuitous sex. But this was over the top. It’s probably on the same level as a book I read a few years ago called “The Body Will Follow” (also from NetGalley).

With that said, be warned because this story may have some trigger warnings for people who are sensitive to sexual scenes and situations, demons, and death in sexual situations. Personally, I think there is an unnecessary amount of sexual content, and just because I’m grown doesn’t mean I always want to see it in print. However, if you strip away some of this, you have a great story about two siblings (Lisa and Danny) who bonded over metal music after the death of their parents. Through abusive relationships and other struggles, they became quite the duo.

MY THOUGHTS: I thought this would be a title I couldn’t finish at the 30% mark, but I kept going even though I disliked a few scenes in the story. Plain and simple …this could be great if the author could allude to the sex and not describe it in detail because the book turns into something else.

This also takes me back to a SyFy series called “Lost Girl.” Same premise minus the metal. The main character (the Succubus) feeds on people’s (men and women) sexual energy to survive and become strong. That story was digestible because you knew what was happening, and due to the killing being graphic enough, you don’t need everything else. So I’m giving this title 3.25⭐⭐⭐.

MORE GREAT QUOTES FROM THIS TITLE

**"My dad used to say once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is war."**
**"There’s nothing more sinister than your own mind."**
**"We have the power to choose which thoughts we entertain."**
**“Lisa had expected more of a mythology professor or a psychologist on the phenomena of demons. Not a punk rock Gandalf.” **

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It wasn’t bad but I quickly lost interest, which is strange for something that’s less that 200 pages. The premise was intriguing, I just didn’t care enough about the people to enjoy it. The ending was wild though

I absolutely loved this story. I really hope they write a second book for this. I physically could not put this book down and finished it in one sitting, which I don't do very often.

The book was a fun and easy read that kept me hooked all the way through. There were a few timeline issues that created some plot holes, but the story had enough cool twists to keep things interesting. It moved at a fast pace, making it hard to put down. The ending was really open-ended, which makes me curious about what might happen next. If there's a sequel, I'd be excited to see how they continue the story and tie up some of the loose ends.

*Thank you to NetGalley, Blood Bound Books and S.C. Mendes & Nikki Noir for providing the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a review, but all thoughts are my own*

I think this book was wonderful! It was brilliantly written, it has everything that a fan of Shaun of the Dead or Army of Darkness would love!

As soon as I read the mention of GWAR on the first page, I knew this was my kind of book!

This is an easy, short read that will appeal to fans of metal and horror movies. The two siblings are easy to invest in. I related to Lisa's struggles with sleep paralysis. Those scenes were some of the scariest in the book.

I should mention that the book goes into darker territory than I initially expected. Trigger warnings for sexual assault. I probably should have known that was coming with the book being about a succubus. The victims are supernaturally seduced so this is not violent but it is not consensual. Think of it like vampire movies where the victims are under the vampire's thrall.

I really enjoyed this book and will be checking out more from S. C. Mendes and Nikki Noir. I would love a prequel all about the Mothers! I'll be checking out their other book, Petite Mort soon!

DNF @ 25%

I cannot get into this book for two main reasons. Firstly, the writing style feel very train-of-thought. Things just happen, and the main character is thinking about whatever. I'm aware that this is a terrible explanation, but the writing just doesn't sit right. Secondly, what's going on with the MC? She is way too obsessed with the idea of her brother losing his virginity, and way too obsessed with her own "celibacy". Like what even girl. Stop.

I actually loved this book, it gave Sex, Drugs, DEMONS, and Rock-N-Roll..
Loved the dark and dangerous feels of it.

4.5 Stars, would recommend for a fun ride ;)

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

Wow wow! This book was so much fun. Suck-U-Bus follows a brother and sister who are drawn into the myth of a metal band with a pact to feed a sex demon. This book draws on themes of satanic panic, possession, and generally being metal as hell. It has the feel of a more modern B-movie and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

4.5 stars.

The concept was amazing and I adored the first half of the book, but it didn't go at all in the direction that I expected. I thought there would be a connection between the succubus and Lisa's narcissistic ex, but the ending just felt so anti-climatic? I thought it would explore the themes of manipulation in a relationship, obsession, and grief in a deeper way. Disappointing.

I managed to get 41% in before DNFing... Not a horror. I'm not sure that I would class this as a New Adult either... The "horrific" things that happen are added more out of shock value, they add little to the plot. There's a heavy emphasis on s*x, which I absolutely knew was coming, what I didn't realize was the heavy "spiritual" references... I knew that it was going to be occult, demonic, possibly references to witchcraft or satanism.
What I didn't expect was the "virgins are the most pure/powerful and they lose their power after s*x."
Anything "s*xual" mentioned up to 41% had a vaguely shocked and debauchery undertone.
Also, why is the main character suggesting that every metalhead who wears "corpse paint" is dangerous/in a cult?
Up to this point a woman has died in a s*xual situation, and it was literally forgotten about 3 pages later. And the MC has witnessed a baby be born and then sacrificed... Neither seem important to the story... Neither built tension or suspense.

“I told you, besides listening to Dio, I’m not very magical.”

Making me nostalgic for my teenage metal scene self? Check. Mentioning Peter Steele’s Playgirl shoot? Check. Hot succubus that I imagined as Dead from Mayhem? Check. I mean… what more could you actually ask for?
This was just so self aware, funny, gory, and FUN. I loved it.
We follow Lisa and her brother, Danny. They are both metal heads, but Danny has found himself obsessed with a band called Suck-U-Bus. Legends surround this all female band, but the main one is that if you’re invited onto the tour bus after a show, you will be initiated with horny demon sex. But, that can’t be true… right? Demons don’t exist, but artists creating a crazy story to entice new fans do.
After one of the concerts, Danny is invited onto the tour bus. From there, Lisa has to decide if her brother’s strange behavior is just from getting laid, or getting laid by a literal demon.
A wild ride full of humor, terror, magick, and band references. Just read it. I PROMISE you won’t find yourself digging up old band posters and cds from your garage when you’re done…. PROMISE!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided me with an ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All of these thoughts and opinions are my own.

As a metal head, I found this to be a fun book. I also suffer from sleep paralysis often, so that part had me intrigued. I thought the concept of the band Suck-u-bus and it's lore were original. I was hoping for more female empowerment. I think that this book maybe tried that, but missed the mark. I actually thought that the spicy scenes were well written, which I find to be a rare trait in books these days. My biggest complaint is that this book didn't feel complete. I assume that it's going to be part of a series based on the cliffhanger of an "ending." There was one kind of battle scene at the end but there was a lot left that was not clarified. I really hate when authors leave books on a cliffhanger, regardless if it's meant to be a series or not. I know that this is a gimmick to make you really want to get to the next one, but so many series at least make each book end at a logical point. I really don't like gimmicks and normally I'd take a whole point off for that, but Idk, the book was fun and original, so I won't take it off this time. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4