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Deadly Dreams by K.J. Sutton

11 reviews

stegobookosaurus's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I can honestly say that I have no idea where this series is going. K J Sutton really knows how to torture her darlings!! 

Fortuna is so impulsive and I was astounded at how many times she ran off without backup?! But poor Fortuna! She really has no luck. 

While this installment of the series is not my favourite, I'm excited to read on! Especially to see whether any of the love interests get their arses whipped!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Death of parent

Moderate: Rape

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, War, Blood, and Cursing

mengzhenreads's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Every time I read one of these books I get whiplash because so much crazy shit goes on like it’s not even real, but I keep coming back for more.

you know shits about to get weird when the main character dies twice in one book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Sexual assault

Minor: Slavery and Death of parent

ka_ke's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fuck. This. Book. I nearly threw it across the lobby at my office because I was so mad. CAN WE NOT HAVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE FORTUNA FUCKS IT ALL UP AGAIN?!? That being said I love the character development and the world building. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Classism, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders

mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing

Moderate: Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

kirstym25's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

milda_mark's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Rape, and Death

emsappho's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The third book is the best so far. Books 1-3 in this series seem to have been a total set-up/prelude to the real plot which I expect to pick up in the next books. <I thought the diary was going to be the smoking gun for the trauma reveal but it wasn't-which is very refreshing considering it gave the power to Fortuna.>  Favorite characters are Emma, Lyari, and Finn. Ollie remains a mystery and I feel the answer is going to be the twist/smack in the face at the end of book four; which will lead into him having a more main role in book 5 and 6. Bea must really like Fortuna because I don't understand how she is still employed. <Too many villains trying to be the red herring in the 3rd book.> <Gwyn> was a standout character. Collith and Laurie's will they won't they thing is hot. I appreciate Damon's growth and healing. The more I read the more I actually like Fortuna as a character.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

deesquared's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I can't believe it ended like that. Now I have to wait for the next one?! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Minor: Drug abuse, Slavery, and Trafficking

nerdybirdy101's review against another edition

4.0

 I either needed a refresher of the events from Book 2 or the start of this book was super slow. It took me a bit to remember some of the events and people that we met in Book 2. Once the action picked up in this book, it was PERFECTION. I love the uniqueness in the magic and the choices the author makes is spectacular and unique. The romantic portion is interesting and something that keeps you on your toes. Part of me thinks that a Fortuna, Colith, and Laurie pairing is the only solution but after reading this I want Gwyn thrown in the equation somewhere. I LOVE the ending of this book and think it was an absolutely perfect ending that sets up Book 4 nicely (and the rest of the series for that matter). Can’t wait to see where this series goes next! I did give this book a 4 out of 5 stars because the beginning needed to be better and some minor scenes did not have as much of an impact as they could. I wonder if the author would consider adding after a content warning page a recap page to remind everyone of the previous events. I think at the start of Book 4 having the last lines of Book 3 would help to improve it. 

*Please note there are multiple content warnings in this book and fully research before you read. Some content warnings include sexual assault, rape, and sexual content*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Medical content, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence