Verdict: A short, scorching dark sapphic revenge novella where two women wronged by the same cheater team up — and find more than payback. Fast, spicy, and morally-gray in the best novella-length way.
Best for: Readers who want a quick, high-heat dark romance with a revenge plot, a “the other woman becomes the love interest” twist, and unapologetic spice.
Heat: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5/5 — explicit and central)
Rating: ★★★★ (4.21 average across 180+ Goodreads ratings — a strong reader signal for a spicy novella)
Tropes: Dark sapphic romance · revenge · the other woman · cheating-ex payback · high-heat novella · Masked Mascs spinoff
Sweet As Revenge by Cirrus Rae is a bite-sized, high-heat entry that fits neatly into any list of dark sapphic romance recommendations. A spinoff novella in the Masked Mascs world, it takes a cheating-ex revenge plot and turns it into something spicier and more complicated when the two women scorned start wanting each other. This review breaks down what it is, who it’s for, and the content warnings to keep in mind.
What Is Sweet As Revenge About?
Sweet As Revenge is a dark sapphic romance novella and a spinoff in Cirrus Rae’s Masked Mascs series, directly connected to the third book, Till Death. It follows Simone, who knows her partner Gia is cheating — the late nights, the secrecy, the same old lies. Rather than simply move on, Simone decides to make Gia pay, and she isn’t going to do it alone.
She seeks out the other woman, Nova — and suddenly revenge isn’t the only thing on her mind. Nova, who followed Gia home and found more than just proof of cheating, discovers a new purpose of her own. What starts as a shared plot for payback quickly turns into a charged, high-heat connection between the two women Gia wronged.
What Makes This Dark Revenge Novella Work
Its 4.21 rating reflects how efficiently Rae delivers a satisfying spicy revenge story in novella form:
- A juicy revenge hook. Two women scorned by the same cheater teaming up is instantly compelling.
- A clever “other woman” twist. Turning the rival into the love interest subverts expectations.
- Unapologetic heat. The spice is explicit and central, exactly as promised.
- Tight, propulsive length. At 119 pages it’s a fast, all-in-one-sitting read.
- Series connectivity. It enriches the Masked Mascs world for existing fans.
Book Synopsis
Certain that Gia is cheating, Simone turns to the women who know exactly how Gia plays her games — and their advice isn’t to let it go, but to make her pay. So Simone tracks down the other woman, Nova, expecting an ally in revenge and finding an unexpected spark instead.
Nova, who trusted her gut and followed Gia home, has found a new purpose in the fallout. As the two plot their payback, the line between revenge and desire blurs. Sweet As Revenge keeps things fast and charged, delivering a dark, spicy novella that doubles as a spinoff for readers invested in the Masked Mascs world.
I found Sweet As Revenge to be a fun, scorching quick read. The revenge premise — two women wronged by the same cheater joining forces — is a great hook, and Rae uses the novella length well, keeping things tight and propulsive rather than padded. The “other woman becomes the love interest” twist gives the payback plot a satisfying extra layer.
As you’d expect from Cirrus Rae, the heat is front and center: this is explicit, high-spice dark romance, and the chemistry between Simone and Nova sparks fast. At 119 pages it doesn’t overstay its welcome, and its 4.21 average reflects how well it delivers what it promises. For fans of the Masked Mascs world, the connection to Till Death is a nice bonus.
My honest note: this is a spinoff novella, so it reads best with some awareness of the wider Masked Mascs series, and its short length means depth of character takes a back seat to pace and heat. It also carries the dark themes and content warnings typical of Rae’s work, so check those in the opening pages before diving in.
| Element | In Sweet As Revenge |
|---|---|
| Central relationship | Simone & Nova (both wronged by Gia), f/f |
| Core tropes | Revenge, the other woman, cheating-ex payback, dark romance |
| Setting | Contemporary, in the Masked Mascs world |
| Heat level | 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5/5) — explicit and central |
| Series | Masked Mascs spinoff novella (connected to Till Death, Book #3) |
| Content notes | Cheating, dark themes, intense psychological tension — check the author’s notes for the full list |
How Spicy Is Sweet As Revenge?
On a five-chili scale, Sweet As Revenge lands around a 5/5. It’s short and unapologetically spice-forward — the explicit content is frequent and central, and the revenge-fueled chemistry between Simone and Nova burns hot from early on.
If you want a quick dark romance where the heat is the main event, this delivers exactly that. Just go in knowing it’s high-spice dark fiction with the content warnings the author flags, rather than a slow-burn or low-heat read.
Who Should Read This Book?
You’ll likely love it if: you want a fast, high-heat dark romance, you love a revenge plot and an “other woman” twist, and you enjoy spice-forward novellas that don’t overstay their welcome.
You may want to skip it if: you prefer long, character-deep romances, you want low heat, or dark themes and content warnings are difficult for you.
In short: a scorching, satisfying revenge novella for readers who want their dark sapphic romance fast and hot — especially fans of the Masked Mascs world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sweet As Revenge a standalone?
Sort of — it’s a Masked Mascs spinoff novella directly connected to Book #3, Till Death. It centers its own couple, but it reads best with awareness of the wider series.
Is it a true sapphic romance?
Yes. It’s a sapphic (f/f) dark romance novella centered on Simone and Nova, the two women wronged by the same cheating partner.
How steamy is it, really?
Very — around 5/5. It’s a short, spice-forward novella where the explicit content is frequent and central.
Does it have a happy ending?
It’s a fast revenge-driven novella; without spoilers, it resolves its central arc, but as dark fiction connected to a wider series, read the content warnings and go in for heat and payback rather than a soft romance.
Do I need to read the Masked Mascs series first?
It’s not strictly required, but this is a spinoff connected to Till Death, so reading it within the context of the series adds depth and payoff.
If You Loved Sweet As Revenge, Read These Next
If Rae’s fast, spicy revenge style worked for you, explore more titles in our guide to the best dark sapphic romance, where you’ll find more high-heat, morally-gray, and genuinely dark reads.
The Bottom Line
Sweet As Revenge is a short, scorching dark sapphic revenge novella built on a great “two women scorned by the same cheater” hook and an “other woman” twist — and its 4.21 rating shows how well it delivers fast, spice-forward payback. A fun, hot quick read, especially for fans of the Masked Mascs world. Check Sweet As Revenge on Amazon →
The Eikna Overall Ranking
Our house scorecard, weighing the book across the dimensions that matter most to dark sapphic romance readers.
The Evidence Scorecard
Overall — ★★★★ 4.2/5
- ✓ Anchored to its verified 4.21 Goodreads average across 180+ ratings
- ✓ A tight, spicy revenge novella that delivers
- ✓ Great hook executed efficiently
- ✓ A fun quick read, especially for series fans
Romance — ★★★★ 4.0/5
- ✓ Revenge-fueled chemistry sparks fast
- ✓ The “other woman” twist adds a fun layer
- ✓ Charged and satisfying for the length
- ✓ Heat-forward rather than slow-burn
Characters — ★★★½ 3.5/5
- ✓ Simone and Nova are a compelling pairing
- ✓ Depth takes a back seat to pace
- ✓ Effective for a short novella
- ✓ Richer with series context
Writing — ★★★★ 4.0/5
- ✓ Tight, propulsive novella pacing
- ✓ No filler across 119 pages
- ✓ Confident, spice-forward voice
- ✓ Uses the short length well
Emotional Impact — ★★★½ 3.5/5
- ✓ The revenge hook is satisfying
- ✓ Fast payoff over deep catharsis
- ✓ Fun and charged rather than gutting
- ✓ Punchy for its length
Heat Level — ★★★★½ 4.5/5
- ✓ Explicit and central throughout
- ✓ Chemistry burns hot early
- ✓ Delivers on the spice promise
- ✓ Not a slow-burn or low-heat read
Ending — ★★★★ 4.0/5
- ✓ Resolves its central revenge arc
- ✓ Fits the fast, dark novella tone
- ✓ Connects into the wider series
- ✓ Satisfying for a quick read
Re-read Value — ★★★½ 3.5/5
- ✓ Short enough to revisit easily
- ✓ Great for a quick spicy fix
- ✓ Best alongside the Masked Mascs series
- ✓ Solid replay value for the right reader
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