Love Potion No. 1
C.S Jean
Reader Reviews
4.7
3 ratings
Liz M.
Apr 26, 2026
Love Potion No. 1 by C.S. Jean is a captivating short story that blends romance and suspense. The plot dives into the dangerous allure of forbidden love, showing how desire can quickly spiral into obsession. It’s a thrilling read for anyone who enjoys a mix of passion and dark twists.
Charlene M.
Apr 18, 2026
An intense short story, though (and I could just be tired from studying) the beginning felt disconnected from the rest somehow.
I really liked Reece though and the inversion of a powerful male going for help from the police and getting the same run around a woman would. Great Commentary
And I appreciate it was intense but not gory.
I really liked Reece though and the inversion of a powerful male going for help from the police and getting the same run around a woman would. Great Commentary
And I appreciate it was intense but not gory.
Cheyenne Joy .
Feb 8, 2026
ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love Potion – C.S. Jean
First of all: thank you for trusting me with this ARC. Genuinely appreciated. Always an honor to be handed something dark and told, “Here. You’ll like this.” (Correct.)
This short story comes with trigger warnings. Which—full honesty—I tend to side-eye a little. That’s a me problem. But let’s be clear: if themes like manipulation, blurred consent, implied rape, or murder mess with your head in a way you don’t want to unpack at 2 a.m., maybe sit this one out. No shame. We’re not all wired the same, and thank god for that.
Me? I inhaled this story in less time than it takes me to physically leave my bed in the morning. Hooked. No warm-up. No easing in. Just straight into a psychological “what the hell did I just read and why do I love it?” spiral.
The vibes are off—in the best way. There’s a turn. A turn. And listen, I read a lot. My inner detective usually clocks twists early and ruins my own fun. This one? Nope. It got me. Fully. And the ending? Deeply, disturbingly satisfying. Make of that what you will
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love Potion – C.S. Jean
First of all: thank you for trusting me with this ARC. Genuinely appreciated. Always an honor to be handed something dark and told, “Here. You’ll like this.” (Correct.)
This short story comes with trigger warnings. Which—full honesty—I tend to side-eye a little. That’s a me problem. But let’s be clear: if themes like manipulation, blurred consent, implied rape, or murder mess with your head in a way you don’t want to unpack at 2 a.m., maybe sit this one out. No shame. We’re not all wired the same, and thank god for that.
Me? I inhaled this story in less time than it takes me to physically leave my bed in the morning. Hooked. No warm-up. No easing in. Just straight into a psychological “what the hell did I just read and why do I love it?” spiral.
The vibes are off—in the best way. There’s a turn. A turn. And listen, I read a lot. My inner detective usually clocks twists early and ruins my own fun. This one? Nope. It got me. Fully. And the ending? Deeply, disturbingly satisfying. Make of that what you will