Oh man. Exodus, the conclusion of The Ravenhood Duet, is every bit the dark and twisted rollercoaster it is billed to be. Full disclosure: dark romancOh man. Exodus, the conclusion of The Ravenhood Duet, is every bit the dark and twisted rollercoaster it is billed to be. Full disclosure: dark romances are hit or miss for me. I connect with some more easily than others. This one left me feeling too raw, too mentally and emotionally exhausted — with not enough payoff.
I understood Cecilia’s history and what motivates her to seek love in unhealthy ways. I’ve heard authors complain that female protagonists are held to higher standards of perfection than their male counterparts. I think that is often true, but in this case Cecilia’s flaws amplify her big heart. I didn’t begrudge her chosen path of destruction. I got it. However, the back and forth between her determination to stand up for herself only to easily allow herself to be debased became so repetitive and painful that it eventually robbed me of sympathy. Even the parts that are meant to be joyful I found to be bittersweet.
The book is on the long side, but I was nonetheless sucked into this messed up suspenseful tale and found it difficult to put down. There is no denying Kate Stewart’s talent and imagination. Even though it wasn’t as satisfying as I hoped, she has penned a creative and addictive story brought to life by unique characters.
*I received an early copy of this book to voluntarily read.*
I was looking for a book by a “new to me” author and stumbled upon Mercy. It has high ratings, but I was on the fence about reading itAudiobook Review
I was looking for a book by a “new to me” author and stumbled upon Mercy. It has high ratings, but I was on the fence about reading it because I don’t like my romance on the super dark side. Don’t give me a book full of kidnapping and torture and then try to make me fall in love with the victimizer. Zachary Webber and Muffy Newtown narrate the audiobook, though, and I love them hard so I figured it was worth a shot. I was pleasantly surprised. Mercy is actually a heart melting love story with the perfect amount of darkness to shake things up and suck you in.
Nix proves that there really is such a thing as a lovable stalker. He is both an executioner and savior, and his devotion to Becca is intense but understandable. My heart went out to this dangerous, self-loathing man who still carries around the heart of a broken little boy. I just wanted to hug him throughout the entire book. I thoroughly enjoyed his relationship with his “brother”, Animal.
Becca is such a sweetheart with a contradiction of traits—fierce yet vulnerable; perceptive but sometimes naïve. Her acceptance of Nix is a beautiful thing. I only wish she showed the same backbone where her superficial and supremely irritating mother is concerned.
The story never really addresses what Nix does for a living, and it feels like a missing puzzle piece. We know that he has a decent moral compass, but he is dangerous and he kills people. I really wanted to know more of the who, what, why, and when.
Parts of the ending are rushed or glossed over, but I enjoyed Debra Anastasia’s writing style, and this story is very absorbing. I’ll be looking for more work of hers to read.
About the audiobook: I have high expectations when it comes to Zachary Webber and Muffy Newtown audiobooks. Once again, they do not disappoint. Their narration is heartfelt and convincing. More, please!
Recommended for fans of: Vigilantes Daddy issues Tattoos...more
I don’t even know how to write this review. Because Verity? Well, that is some Grade A phenomenal whatthefuckery right there.
In a drastic departure frI don’t even know how to write this review. Because Verity? Well, that is some Grade A phenomenal whatthefuckery right there.
In a drastic departure from her signature moving romances, Colleen Hoover weaves a tale of suspense that entwines the lives of injured bestselling author Verity, her husband Jeremy, and fledgling author Lowen. The dark tone is set from the very first page, and I was instantly hooked.
Hoover uses figurative language to help create an atmosphere in the Vermont mansion that is heavy with trepidation. Having the three characters living under the same roof results in constant palpable tension that is simultaneously addictive and nerve-wracking. Even though there are many disturbing elements, I could not stop reading.
The plot and motivations of each person are so multi-faceted that I found myself second (and triple) guessing every assumption and suspicion. I honestly didn’t know whom to trust. This book needs to come with some complimentary Xanax. On a scale from 1 to 10, the creepy factor averaged about a 10 throughout.
Verity is an extraordinarily unique and well-written thriller.
Recommended for fans of: Mysteries Thrillers Dark and twisty reads
Full disclosure: Captor/prisoner stories historically aren’t my thing. The fact that Ruthless King is book one in a trilogy gave me pause. Ultimately,Full disclosure: Captor/prisoner stories historically aren’t my thing. The fact that Ruthless King is book one in a trilogy gave me pause. Ultimately, I decided to give it a go (obviously), but I’m still not sure what to think about Meghan March’s foray into dark romance territory.
On the one hand, I enjoyed the heck out of Keira. She is feisty, tenacious, and sarcastic. She kind of reminds me of me—if I owned a whisky distillery, attracted a-holes like flies to honey, and had a dangerous gazillionaire who desperately wanted to get in my pants.
Then there’s Mount. He’s an anti-hero through and through. In my opinion there’s nothing appealing about him. He’s vulgar, selfish, and has only two priorities: sex and power—how quickly he can pressure Keira to have sex, what type of sex he can force Keira to agree to, and how much pleasure he’ll get out of sex. I get that anti-heroes by definition aren’t kind, and trilogies require more time for characters to grow, but I need to find some redeemable qualities in a man before I want a romance to blossom with the heroine.
The last chapter is probably the most interesting and would be the impetus in me continuing with the trilogy. Damn those cliffhangers!
Recommended for fans of: Erotica Anti-heroes Dirty talking Whiskey Cliffhangers
Excess is comprised of three novellas that make up the Excess series: Opulence, Reverence, and Hindrance. Each one ends with a surprising cliffhanger Excess is comprised of three novellas that make up the Excess series: Opulence, Reverence, and Hindrance. Each one ends with a surprising cliffhanger that will leave you jonesing for more. By combining them into one book, you can just grab some hard liquor (because you’ll definitely need it), pop some popcorn, and settle in for an entertaining day of binge reading.
The synopsis warns that if you are not a fan of erotic sex then this is not the book for you. If you look up the word “erotic” in a thesaurus, you find synonyms such as “seductive,” “sensual,” “hot,” “steamy,” “filthy,” and “kinky.” If you add “well-written” then you perfectly describe Excess. Right off the bat you know this is no fluffy chic-lit. The story opens with scorching hot this-is-so-wrong-I-shouldn’t-like-it sex between Nina and Devin.
Nina is a divorced former housewife turned multi-millionaire entrepreneur. She thinks she’s finally found love with Devin—a dominant who is wealthy, rude, calculating, arrogant, and sensual. She winds up getting burned and becoming a social outcast, but she still finds it hard to stay away from him.
Nina wanders into a bar one day and meets bar owner and musician Aiden. He’s not only sexy as hell, he’s also talented, intuitive, sensitive and extremely assertive. The two begin an affair and Nina finally starts to feel happy, but can she finally let Devin go?
This is a love triangle of epic proportions, and the plot becomes increasingly addictive. The more I read, the more conflicted I became as Nina tries to decide whether to choose Devin or Aiden.
It's difficult to write a review without revealing major spoilers, but I will say it’s an unpredictable, angsty rollercoaster. There are several huge plot twists that I did not see coming. My poor brain is still trying to process it all. You may want to do a buddy read, or have your therapist on speed dial. Those who are sensitive to dark reads should be warned. There is a disturbing scene (view spoiler)[involving blood play (hide spoiler)].
The conclusion raises conflict to a Guinness World Record level of anxiety! There are a few details that are glossed over and wrapped up a little too neatly for my tastes, but overall Excess is a satisfying read.
Recommended for fans of: Erotica Romantic suspense Love triangles Angst
Kudos to Marni Mann for daring to delve into the area of dark erotica. It’s a risk that takes her well outside the boundaries of her previous novels, Kudos to Marni Mann for daring to delve into the area of dark erotica. It’s a risk that takes her well outside the boundaries of her previous novels, and while the premise is intriguing, unfortunately Prisoned just didn’t resonate with me.
The story is gritty and suspenseful, with all the nail-biting elements you’d expect from a dark romance: mystery, extreme violence, uncomfortable situations, and raw sexual content. The beginning of the book is strong, but it slides downhill, and I lost my connection to the characters.
I prefer my heroines with a lot of backbone and a little chutzpah, but Kyle isn’t particularly clever or smart. She’s gullible and apparently has a very weak stomach. She throws up when she’s scared or grossed out—which occurs often in this twisted and sometimes gross story. It was difficult for me to sympathize with her. There were many other ways she could have handled the “big secret” she’s keeping, so the conflict seemed unnecessary.
I wanted to root for Kyle and Garin due to their history as teens, but I just wasn’t feeling the chemistry between them as adults. He is a dominant dirty-talker, and their mutual attraction results in lots of steamy sex—LOTS—which Marni has a knack for writing, but it occurs abruptly and at the most inopportune times. Let’s call a spade a spade. Garin is a jerk. He’s shifty, very misogynistic, and shows virtually zero character growth. I guess I’m just not a fan of irredeemable alphas.
The book did keep me on my toes throughout. I loved that I could never anticipate what would happen next. However, the ending leaves key elements of this standalone story unresolved. The unanswered questions and unlikeable characters left me extremely frustrated.
Even though Prisoned ultimately didn’t appeal to me, I’m still a fan of Marni Mann, and I look forward to reading more of her work.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
It’s a fair assessment to say this is a dark book. I don’t read a lot of these types of books so I was hesitant, but it’s not quite as dark a2.5 stars
It’s a fair assessment to say this is a dark book. I don’t read a lot of these types of books so I was hesitant, but it’s not quite as dark as I feared. Baylee is victimized, but the most disturbing things occur in the first half of the book when Baylee is being held captive by her twisted abductor, Gabe.
Gabe is the perfect bad guy: sadistic and menacingly affectionate; delusional and greedy. War is fascinating to me. It’s clear he’s deeply troubled and trapped in his own horrific world. His loneliness, torment, and fears touched me. He’s a puzzle I couldn’t wait to solve.
It’s the heroine that lessoned my enjoyment of the story. When Baylee is first abducted my heart ached for her. Nobody should experience such abuse. Once she goes to live with War though, my sympathy started to wane. I get that she wants to go home (Who wouldn’t?) and it’s a strange environment, but War is quite accommodating, especially compared to her previous living conditions. However, Baylee actually has tantrums and can be very whiny.
“The food sucks. And I’m still donning a stupid robe.”
Really? That’s her biggest concern? Shouldn’t she be thankful she’s not being brutally abused?
Baylee is 17 years old—just a couple months from turning 18—yet she seems much younger. Even with her sexual desires and cruel life experiences, there’s an underlying immaturity. Some may call it innocence, but it was difficult for me to imagine War—who is a volatile 28 year-old—being in a relationship with someone who behaves like an adolescent. There are also a few plot points that are rather peculiar. War is, by far, the most interesting character and the highlight of the story.
The author does a good job of balancing light and dark, and adding enough mystery and suspense to keep me interested. There’s a doozy of a cliffhanger and a ton of unanswered questions. I’m curious to see how the story ends.
Recommended for fans of: Dark romance Captivity stories Mysteries
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.**
A dark student-teacher romance is not something you come across often. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever read one. I don’t read a lot of dark romances, A dark student-teacher romance is not something you come across often. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever read one. I don’t read a lot of dark romances, and student-teacher hookups involving minors make me hesitant. The synopsis for Dark Notes intrigued me, though, and the performing artist in me loved the fact that the book incorporates music. I decided to give it a go, and the payoff was well worth the risk.
Ivory Westbrook is a 17 year-old piano protégé. She’s able to attend an elite performing arts high school even though she lives in abject poverty. Her circumstances are dire, heartbreaking, and she’s forced to endure unimaginable cruelty every day. She’s a survivor who is well beyond her years in terms of life experience. Ivory is determined to escape her situation by graduating from high school and attending the top music college in the US with a full scholarship. She only needs the recommendation of her piano teacher.
Unfortunately for Ivory, her mentor and advocate has been replaced by Emeric Marceaux, an intimidating yet attractive new piano teacher with a scandalous past. The two clash on the first day of school, but his commanding presence draws her in. He’s ten years older, and he has an overwhelming desire to possess her and mold her to his will. Eventually, the initial spark between them turns into an absolute inferno.
Emeric is a dominant who is harsh, but also incredibly nurturing. It’s Ivory’s battle against her brutal situation—which includes a trigger alert (view spoiler)[rape (hide spoiler)] —rather than the BDSM aspect of her relationship with Emeric that makes this a dark novel. There’s definitely some kink, but I consider Dark Notes to be BDSM lite. If you’re unfamiliar with the practice, this book is a fairly gentle introduction. In fact, it helped me better understand how a submissive can truly gain a sense of power in this type of arrangement. Even Fifty Shades of Grey didn’t do that for me.
Other than the reader, Ivory has virtually nobody on her side until she meets Emeric. That fact, coupled with his protective nature, and her level of maturity, had me willing to look past their ages and actively root for the couple. Erotic doesn’t begin to describe their affair. However, their connection transcends sex and I found that to be incredibly appealing.
“I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want her. Not just her body. I want her everything. She is the strongest emotion I’ve ever felt.”
At times I felt like Emeric takes unreasonable risks when they’re supposed to be keeping their illicit relationship under wraps. It almost made me take off a half star from my rating. However, his actions add an extra layer of excitement and seem very much in keeping with his passionate, domineering, and confident personality.
Dark Notes is an intoxicating story filled with angst, seduction, and compassion. This is the first book I’ve read by Pam Godwin, but it certainly won’t be the last.
Recommended for fans of: Forbidden romance Dark reads Underdogs Angst Erotica
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
What the hell did I just read?! I must be suffering from Stockholm Syndrome because there are so many reasons I should hate this book, but I could notWhat the hell did I just read?! I must be suffering from Stockholm Syndrome because there are so many reasons I should hate this book, but I could not stop reading! Corrupt messed with my mind and compromised my common sense.
The book gets off to a sluggish start but quickly picks up steam. The story is told from Rika’s and Michael’s points of view, and it alternates between the present and the past. At times I grew frustrated with the flashbacks. The past isn’t boring by any means, but the flashbacks interrupt the flow of the story too frequently, and I was anxious to get caught up to the present.
I have a fairly long list of issues, most of which I can’t state because they are spoilers. However, I will say the book has:
* An anti-hero that remained irredeemable in my eyes * A naïve female protagonist who fails to speak up for herself * Implausible actions * A completely avoidable crucial misunderstanding
Yet despite all my objections and the things that still have me scratching my head, I enjoyed Corrupt. Whether you love the characters or hate them—and there are quite a few that fall heavily on the “dislike” side—all the players are fascinating. Penelope Douglas knows how to weave a spellbinding mystery, and this one is particularly addictive. Say what you will, Corrupt is a gripping, erotic, disturbing, all-consuming thrill ride.
Recommended for fans of: Mysteries & thrillers Anti-heroes Angst
Ana Medeiros has made an impressive debut with this intriguing tale of mystery, danger, desire, and despair.
Julian is a child psychologist and AssociaAna Medeiros has made an impressive debut with this intriguing tale of mystery, danger, desire, and despair.
Julian is a child psychologist and Associate Professor of Medicine. He also happens to be a member of The Raven Room, an exclusive underground Chicago sex club where no-holds-barred kink is openly explored. Although he tries to suppress his dark sexual proclivities, he’s regularly drawn to the club, which could be a career ender if his involvement is ever leaked.
Julian has been in an affectionate but nonexclusive year-long relationship with Meredith, a sexually adventurous grad student. He struggles with his identity and deprives himself of his urges when he’s with Meredith. Meredith is an aspiring journalist who is using Julian to gain entrance to The Raven Room. An exposé could be her big career break. After much cajoling on Meredith’s part, Julian agrees to take her to the club.
At The Red Room, Julian encounters a mysterious woman named Alana, in whom he senses a kindred spirit. When she disappears, he desperately tries to find her. Maybe she will help him finally feel connected to someone. Maybe she will help him find himself.
Julian is a complicated character to describe because he’s so reserved and reveals little of himself throughout the majority of the book. Medeiros takes the reader on a journey of discovery as Julian recalls his past and tries to comprehend his sexual compulsions.
There is a lot going on in this book, and it borders on being overwhelming. There’s Julian’s past; the love triangle between Julian, Alana, and Meredith (although I hesitate to categorize it as such); a murder tied to The Red Room; Alana’s secrecy; dark BDSM; the ebb and flow of Meredith’s and Julian’s relationship; a tense side plot involving Julian’s friends; and Meredith’s investigative article. Even though I didn’t always understand how the sub-plots tied in together or the characters’ motivations, the story kept me interested, and the writing is quite good.
The book ends on one heck of a cliffhanger, and I’m definitely intrigued enough to read book two.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
It was a good day for Louboutins. I hadn’t planned on wearing statement heels on the runway to death but if this was it, if I was going to be
It was a good day for Louboutins. I hadn’t planned on wearing statement heels on the runway to death but if this was it, if I was going to be killed by some random psycho with a thirst for blood, what better way to go down than with red-soled “fuck yous” to my murderer?
The very first sentence of The Paper Swan captured my attention and I felt a rush of excitement anticipating a great story. Dark reads aren’t typically my thing. I’m more of a heart-tugging, angsty-goodness romance reader with some humorous, light and fluffy thrown in to cleanse my palate. I went out of my comfort zone with this book and, surprisingly, I was able to handle the violence. In the end it was the execution of the plot that was the biggest pitfall.
The beginning of the book is really quite gripping but it soon falls victim to pacing difficulties. The plot drags on in some places and is extremely rushed in others. My believability flag was raised on far too many occasions as a result of rushed pacing. Unfortunately, I can’t go into detail without spoiling the story.
I had difficulty with the style of narration the author chose. Skye and Damian are both wonderfully complex characters. Parts of the story are told from Skye’s point of view in the first person. Damian’s chapters are told in the third person and while they give Damian’s perspective, the author sometimes lapses into telling Skye’s point of view as well. It’s all rather confusing. Personally, I’m not a fan of third person storytelling. I feel like it detaches me from the character’s emotions. That said, I think if you’re going to write a story in the third person you should commit to writing the entire story in that style.
The themes of revenge and redemption are compelling but sometimes come across as preachy. I’m sure many people will find this to be a powerful book. It just fell short of my expectations.
I’m keeping this review short since I’m suffering from severe sleep deprivation. I’m still a Susan Fanetti novice but next time I’ll know not to startI’m keeping this review short since I’m suffering from severe sleep deprivation. I’m still a Susan Fanetti novice but next time I’ll know not to start reading one of her books when I need to have coherent thoughts the next morning. Anywho…
Behold the Stars picks up right where Move the Sun left off. Lilli, Isaac, and the Night Horde Motorcycle Club are preparing to defend Signal Bend against the seemingly untouchable drug lord Lawrence Ellis. The “dark themes” note in the book description isn’t to be taken lightly. If you can’t handle a high level of anxiety in your books then this isn’t the read for you. This story is violent, brutal, and emotional but it’s gripping and inspiring. The connections I felt with Isaac, Show, and Lilli made the story all the more poignant. I didn’t think I could love Lilli more than I already did. I was wrong.
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Yes, Behold the Stars is one emotional rollercoaster but trust me when I say that this book is well worth the adventure. Signal Bend has become my new favorite series and I’m excited to see how the rest of the story unfolds. ...more
I’ve read mediocre books that I’ve loved and well-written books that I didn’t enjoy. My opinions are completely subjective and influenced by my ever-cI’ve read mediocre books that I’ve loved and well-written books that I didn’t enjoy. My opinions are completely subjective and influenced by my ever-changing moods on a given day. I know many people loved King and perhaps I just wasn’t in a receptive mood, but this missed the mark for me. I tried so hard to remain interested in the story, but felt an overall sense of detachment.
King was a puzzle to me—unfortunately, one that I was fairly ambivalent about solving. He freely admits he’s a bad man. His entire personality is steeped in violence and anger, even though he shows glimpses of tenderness. I was initially intrigued. What bothered me was that I couldn’t understand why King is so intensely attracted to Doe, or why he feels possessive toward his “pup” that he mistreats. He jerks Doe around so often that for the life of me I don’t know how she manages to fall for him. His mixed signals drove me nuts. He’s cruel to her then gentle; angry then loving; he pulls her close one minute and then pushes her away the next. (view spoiler)[Hours after King tells Doe he wants a relationship with her, she walks in on him about to get a blow job from another woman. (hide spoiler)] In the end, I simply didn’t like King enough to care about his pain, his loss, or his desires.
I thought King’s best friend, Preppy, was a far more interesting character. This faithful bow-tie wearing guy who swears like it’s his job, engages in the most perverted acts, and makes you pancakes while threatening your life, is strangely enough a more appealing hero than King. Preppy is creepy yet oddly charming, and frankly I would rather have seen Doe fall for him.
I can’t fault the quality of writing, but it’s impossible for me to fully enjoy a book when I can’t connect with the main character. I feel like I might be missing something, and King may very well appeal to those who like dark reads and badass heroes. For me though, this one falls in the didn’t love it, didn’t hate it category. It ends on a cliffy, and I’ll probably read the next book, Tyrant, at some point just to see how everything pans out.
Recommended for fans of: Amnesia stories Dark reads Angst
This book, you guys! Talk about one messed up read. Guess what, though? I enjoyed it more than the first book, The Girl in 6E. I know, I know. You’re This book, you guys! Talk about one messed up read. Guess what, though? I enjoyed it more than the first book, The Girl in 6E. I know, I know. You’re not supposed to like a sociopath like Deanna, but tell it to my foolish heart because I loved every inch of this complicated, dangerous, unstable bad ass woman.
You really do need to read the first book before this one. If you haven’t, stop reading this review because spoilers are bad. Mm-kay?
The last book saw Deanna venturing outside of her apartment for the first time in three years. That brief taste of freedom makes her question the necessity of her self-imposed prison. But has her thirst for blood truly been quenched?
She’s still a highly sought after cam girl. She has a somewhat normal romantic relationship with Jeremy, the UPS guy, and a friendship—albeit an odd one—with Mike, a client who also happens to be a cyber genius. I’m so glad we get to know Mike better because he is one truly fascinating supporting character.
Just as Deanna is trying to get a handle on her fluctuating emotions, she finds herself in a hell of a pickle that kicks the thrill of suspense up several notches. This story is engrossing and sometimes disturbing, but virtually impossible to put down. I guess it’s time to move on to book three, If You Dare.
Recommended for fans of: Thrillers Bad ass heroines Hot and sweet UPS guys Snickers ice cream bars
Dark romance may not be at the top of my list of favorite genres, but I’ve read several that I quite enjoyed. Ones with characters I could re1.5 stars
Dark romance may not be at the top of my list of favorite genres, but I’ve read several that I quite enjoyed. Ones with characters I could relate to and relationships that I could ultimately root for even when those relationships were rather twisted. I think maybe I’m just not cut out for this particular style of brutal dark romance.
Nila is a fashion designer who starts out as fragile, naïve, and timid. Her captors repeatedly call her a “stupid girl” with such frequency that it’s irritating; however, sometimes her choices prove that to be true. When her pleads for mercy fall on deaf ears she becomes determined to fight, only to blame her traitorous body for the derailment of her feeble plans. This happens over and over. I hate to say it, but I had little sympathy for her situation. (view spoiler)[Nila gets turned on by group sexual assault. (hide spoiler)] She shows moments of defiance, but in the grand scheme of things Nila puts up little resistance, and her reasons are rather flimsy.
I’m pretty sure there is absolutely nothing redeemable about the cruel anti-hero, Jethro. His abuse doesn’t take the form of hardcore physical violence or BDSM, but think of all the other types of abuse. He, as well as his equally—if not more—repulsive family, are guilty of indulging in them.
We don’t know the full history behind the debt, and frankly I’m not super interested. The story just seems far-fetched, and I don’t particularly like any of the characters.
This series consists of six (yes, six) full-length books and two novellas. I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that Nila will figure out how to get the upper hand, and Jethro will fall in love with her after lots of drama. Who knows? Maybe I’m wrong and the rest of the series is spectacular.
If you’re into dark romance that really doesn’t have even a hint of romance, this story may appeal to you. Otherwise, I don’t think you’re missing anything by skipping Debt Inheritance.
I thought Archer's Voice was amazing so I was excited to read another book by Mia Sheridan, especially after reading so many glowing reviews. I think I thought Archer's Voice was amazing so I was excited to read another book by Mia Sheridan, especially after reading so many glowing reviews. I think I set myself up for disappointment because I expected this to be a romance. The story is creepy, dark, tense, and just overall depressing, which is great if you're reading general fiction or a suspense novel but it's not what you sign up for in the romance genre. And while I liked the characters of Calder and Eden, they just didn't click for me as a couple.
However, Mia Sheridan is a genius when it comes to complex storytelling for new adults and this book really showcases her skills. It is extremely well written and the plot is compelling. The way the book ends makes me hopeful that the next book, Finding Eden, will be more uplifting. Perhaps I'll also sense more chemistry between the characters....more
I loved everything about this book. It's a more sophisticated tale of friendship than many other young adults books I've read. It explores the boundarI loved everything about this book. It's a more sophisticated tale of friendship than many other young adults books I've read. It explores the boundaries of true friendship and takes the necessary time to build believable relationships between characters. With its unflinching details of domestic violence it can be difficult to read at times, but I believe that's the author's intent. I devoured this book, anxious to see how the story would end and then I was when it did. The ending leaves you hanging but that's what you'd expect in the first book of a trilogy. I feel the writing is so superb and the plot so important that I'm having my teenagers read it next. I'm looking forward to reading Book 2....more
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