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kelly_reads_books's review against another edition
5.0
A sensational start to Thalia and Calix's story and Adelaide Forrest did not pull any punches.
Thalia, under her father’s strict rule, has been sold at a very young age to be married when she is of legal age. Unbeknownst to her, Calix, who treats with kindness and friendship, and gives her protection, is banned from her life and she settles into the despair of her lonely life, hoping he comes back to save her.
Adelaide shocked us with the Bellandi series, captivated and ensnared us with the Beauty in the Lies series, but I think she will slay us with this series!
6 highly anticipated stars
Thalia, under her father’s strict rule, has been sold at a very young age to be married when she is of legal age. Unbeknownst to her, Calix, who treats with kindness and friendship, and gives her protection, is banned from her life and she settles into the despair of her lonely life, hoping he comes back to save her.
Adelaide shocked us with the Bellandi series, captivated and ensnared us with the Beauty in the Lies series, but I think she will slay us with this series!
6 highly anticipated stars
williebenz's review against another edition
5.0
⚠️warning⚠️
depictions of violence, dubious consent, death of a parent, child abuse
This novella is a prequel to Dreams of the Deadly which is out 7/29. Thalia was promised to Calix as a child and when she comes of age they would marry. Over the years of them knowing each other Calix has always been a protective figure to Thalia especially from her abusive father. But after a mishap between his father and her mother, their life is turn upside down. This novella ends in a cliffhanger and can’t wait to see how their journey turns out.
depictions of violence, dubious consent, death of a parent, child abuse
This novella is a prequel to Dreams of the Deadly which is out 7/29. Thalia was promised to Calix as a child and when she comes of age they would marry. Over the years of them knowing each other Calix has always been a protective figure to Thalia especially from her abusive father. But after a mishap between his father and her mother, their life is turn upside down. This novella ends in a cliffhanger and can’t wait to see how their journey turns out.
aclawlor's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my ... Calix. I wanted to know more about him, but damn. This was such a good read, the development of the characters made you want to read more. I felt the strength of Thalia, she is not a wilting flower and I can't wait to see how she blooms. So excited for the next book.
romancebookloverinseattle's review against another edition
5.0
Dreams of the Vengeful is the prologue to the Massacred Dreams series. This is Thalia and Calix's story. We met Calix in earlier books and he has one goal, to take back what belongs to him. Thalia and Calix are both incredibly young at the start of this prologue. Calix has lost everything and is seeking vengeance and to gain back what once belonged to him. Thalia's family is not the loving, happy kind and Calix served as her protector from a young age until he loses everything through the evil of others and is kicked from her life. This has all the makings to be a fantastic story with a lot of twists and angst and I will be eagerly anticipating the first book!
bookgramsaga_'s review
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A novella prequel to Dreams of the Deadly which will be out July 29th.
What a introduction and sneak peak to what awaits us! I am hooked and I can't wait to see what Adelaide has in store for us concerning these two. It's so good and I am already in love with Calix and his devotion to Thalia.
Also some of my favorite tropes: arranged marriage/obsessed and alpa MC
Can't wait for this delicious story!
A novella prequel to Dreams of the Deadly which will be out July 29th.
What a introduction and sneak peak to what awaits us! I am hooked and I can't wait to see what Adelaide has in store for us concerning these two. It's so good and I am already in love with Calix and his devotion to Thalia.
Also some of my favorite tropes: arranged marriage/obsessed and alpa MC
Can't wait for this delicious story!
kellieh's review
5.0
Calix and Thalia...
We meet Calix briefly in Shielded Wrongs by Adelaide Forrest. And I 100% pulled up that book up and read each little part he was in before I sat down to read this story. Any friend/comrade of Rafe's is gonna bring it to the table! If you like them dark, nasty, hot AF sexy alpahole for the male main character, Adelaide is your girl!
And if you fit in the above category and also love mafia, arranged marriage, age gap with some major stalker vibe, Calix is the MAN for you!
I can't wait to read the rest of Calix and Thalia's story!
We meet Calix briefly in Shielded Wrongs by Adelaide Forrest. And I 100% pulled up that book up and read each little part he was in before I sat down to read this story. Any friend/comrade of Rafe's is gonna bring it to the table! If you like them dark, nasty, hot AF sexy alpahole for the male main character, Adelaide is your girl!
And if you fit in the above category and also love mafia, arranged marriage, age gap with some major stalker vibe, Calix is the MAN for you!
I can't wait to read the rest of Calix and Thalia's story!
marissa_m's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
killedstar's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Blood
lunarbookwyrm's review against another edition
4.0
Ok this book is free right now! Check for TW/CW because not everyone will appreciate this book. It is a short prelude to the series and see if you like it. :)
Dude, I am hooked. So typically, it is about a sheltered girl from one of the powerful mafia families and that would be Thalia. She is to be promised to one of these men her ASS HAT of a dad would choose for her. Calix our Alpha-hole protector of a MAN protects her since they were little. So omg, Yes, there is a bit of an age gap. He watches her to make sure no one touches her and she is SAFE AF!
So it is more of their origin story and how they met. Yes, there is spice. Delicious AF. You will not be disappointed. This prologue got me hooked with these two.
- Don't touch her she's MINE
- Imma steal your bride cause duh she's MINE
- Possessive Alpha male
- Mafia Romance
- Dirty Talker
- Virgin FMC
- Age gap by 4-5 years
- Stalker-ish vibes
I can't wait for Book 1 to come out. Gimme gimme Calix. Puh-lease!
Dude, I am hooked. So typically, it is about a sheltered girl from one of the powerful mafia families and that would be Thalia. She is to be promised to one of these men her ASS HAT of a dad would choose for her. Calix our Alpha-hole protector of a MAN protects her since they were little. So omg, Yes, there is a bit of an age gap. He watches her to make sure no one touches her and she is SAFE AF!
So it is more of their origin story and how they met. Yes, there is spice. Delicious AF. You will not be disappointed. This prologue got me hooked with these two.
- Don't touch her she's MINE
- Imma steal your bride cause duh she's MINE
- Possessive Alpha male
- Mafia Romance
- Dirty Talker
- Virgin FMC
- Age gap by 4-5 years
- Stalker-ish vibes
I can't wait for Book 1 to come out. Gimme gimme Calix. Puh-lease!
sdaga's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0