Priest’ by Sierra Simone: A Daring Review
If you’re drawn to romance that crosses lines, explores spiritual struggle, and isn’t afraid of raw emotions, Sierra Simone’s Priest might just be your next unforgettable read. This book isn’t just about lust—it’s about loss, longing, and the blurred lines between faith and desire. Here’s my honest take on it.
My Thoughts
Reading Priest felt like stepping into a hauntingly intimate world where faith, grief, and forbidden desire blur into one another. The story centers around Tyler Bell, a Catholic priest battling the trauma of his sister’s death and the emotional repression ingrained in him by his strict religious upbringing. Unraveling Forbidden Mysteries and What-Ifs becomes a central theme as Tyler grapples with his inner turmoil, the conflict between his vows and his deepest feelings, and the complex path of self-discovery that lies ahead.
Tyler’s journey is both chilling and painfully human. As he tries to serve his church and honor his sister’s memory, a woman—Poppy—walks into his confessional and ignites a powerful internal war between his vows and his desires. What follows is raw, vulnerable, and deeply personal.
What I found most compelling wasn’t just the romance, but how Sierra Simone explores spirituality, grief, identity, and lust in a way that doesn’t feel forced or one-sided. Tyler isn’t a caricature—he’s a man coping with loss, clinging to faith, and trying to figure out what redemption really means
Tyler and Poppy: A Dangerous Chemistry
Their chemistry is explosive—yes, the hype from BookTok is real. The steamy scenes are bold and unapologetic, showing us a darker side of love and longing. But it’s more than just spice. Poppy, coming from a wealthy yet emotionally distant world, craves something real. In Tyler, she finds raw honesty. In her, he finds a reason to question everything. Watching Tyler’s internal conflict unfold—between sacred duty and soul-deep yearning—makes for a gripping emotional ride. This is not a light read; it’s heavy, hot, and unforgettably human.
