Reviews

Arson's Captive by V.F. Mason

kelly_reads_books's review

5.0

Arson's captive a very good story!
Callista/Chloe is a young lady at the start of this book, whose life is difficult to say the least. Her mom decides to take them somewhere safe, away from her abusive husband. And they end up in "heaven".
Arson/Artem has not had a great life either. It was quite horrible in most peoples standards and he was finally helped to channel his anger in a better way.
This story developed slowly and painstakingly, sometimes a little too slow, but the second half of the book picked up immensely and took me for a very bumpy, crazy ride.

rockchick19's review

4.0

I've been waiting for Arson's story and it did not disappoint. I love how these books intertwine and you learn more and more about each of their backstories. Callista and Arson were a good match. They both come from horrible pasts and helped each other heal.

beckiebookworm1974's review

5.0

This is one I have been really looking forward to for quite a while, from the very first encounter I have been fascinated with Arson and just how he ticks and the small teasers we have been given from previous books in this series have only whetted my appetite more.
Impression wise Arson for me is definitely one of the worst serial killers we have been introduced too to-date.
He had an almost cold, empty blankness to him not really surprising considering his background and what we later learn he has had to endure growing up.
It is actually surprising he has any conscience or sense of morality considering his horrific past.

I know Arson is not a good man and never will be, yet he is the bad man who protects me from the likes of Marcello, Pastor and their friends.

This was almost a beauty and the beast scenario, but one where there is no actual redemption or saving more a rescue through Callista's acceptance of the whole, in turn, giving Arson something he has unknowingly craved all his life, someone who is categorically just his heart and soul and acknowledges the good and bad equally, she manages to quiet the noise and soothes his inner beast somewhat.

She is the light in my darkness, the only thing brightening up my world with her smile alone. She is the gasoline to my fire, the angel to my demon reigning inside me and the calm during my life that is nothing but an endless storm.

As this story progresses we get to witness a much warmer Arson start to emerge: well at least in regards to his beautiful captive to all else he is still a cold merciless killer.
So if Callista's story was painful and sad Arsons was much worse and my heart literally broke in two with what child Arson/Artem has had to endure.
Action wise this was definitely more of a slow-burn but when these two finally do connect it was heated and the chemistry output off the charts, definitely worth the wait.
This is one of my favourites to date of this series and I absolutely adored every twisted and dark moment I really didn't want it to end.
Also, can I just say that epilogue was pure magic I adored it and it was the icing for me, seriously is was fantastic.
I bloody devoured this one reading in one sitting and highly recommend this fascinating series especially if you like something a tad different.
This author just manages to deliver every single time and I highly recommend this series.
Warning before I go this story has some series triggers in regards to the childhoods of both Calista and Arson (mostly Arson) which we get to experience in a series of flashbacks which is the usual style for this author), If you have read this author before you will know what I mean and what to expect.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Arson's Captive

Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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mawgand's review

5.0

Loved it! This story takes dark and twisted to a whole new level. The flames of passion and possession are the top of the fiery iceberg when it comes to Arson and his captive. The story keeps you guessing, then offers a plot twist but it never turns out how you think it will. Amazingly written. Great read.

ohthesheenanigans's review

3.0

“Arson’s Captive” has all the typical elements V.F Mason is known for: dark and twisted romance with lethal serial killers.

The story starts off with the lead heroine ‘Chloe’, who is making an attempt to escape a cult before running into the savage beast whose eyes only burn for her, and before you know it, a whirlwind tale ensues with many twists, turns, and of course, instant swoon worthy romance. And as much as it pains me to say, I wasn’t a big fan of this read. The killjoy: Chloe. I didn’t like her. Hell, there wasn’t much to like about her and to be honest, whenever her scenes popped up, I cringed and skimmed some parts. She didn’t stand out like the previous heroines in the past installments did that I loved so much and I had found her more annoying than anything.

Nevertheless, still a very enjoyable read that could’ve been better if they just killed off the lead heroine (but maybe that's just me). Now my fingers are crossed that we get Jimena (give me the diversity girl!) story next because she seemed badass and I need to know what’s going on with her and possible Four Dark Horsemen member.

nikitaxx's review

5.0

seriously there isn't any VF mason book that I've picked up and not liked and this one was no different. i love all the twisted stuff that comes from this author because there is always some twists and turns that you never see coming. and by the end of each book you end up falling for the dark twisted souls of these heroes.

VF definitely puts her own spin on serial killer and every time i read one of her books i become completely obsessed with them. by the time i finished reading this book i was seriously wishing Arson would come hold me captive too lol

this book is dark and gritty and if you loved reading all things twisted then this is definitely the book for you.

definite 5 star read and i highly recommend this!