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06loralee07's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ameserole's review
3.0
Dark Desires is the second installment of The Desecration of Innocence series.
It's safe to say that this book and series just seems like a whole lot to digest. Probably more than I originally bargained for. The first book was just so interesting and completely sucked me into the overall dark mafia world. So, it's not that surprising that I dove headfirst into this one. It's just... sometimes things can be too much and too overwhelming. Which is exactly what this book ended up delivering.
Sure, I care about some people more than others. Will that eventually change? Maybe ... but maybe not. There's just so much conflict going on, with the book and within myself, that I'm not sure what is exactly going to happen next. Especially when it comes down to Juliet. I feel pain for her, and she amazes me with how strong she is. Then she ends up opening her mouth or doing something completely childish and I'm instantly annoyed. She has flaws for sure but dang, she was annoying in this one.
Can one hope for Juliet to change her ways and for her to actually grow? Or for anyone to actually grow in the next book? Ugh, I guess I will dive in and find out for myself. Wish me luck!
It's safe to say that this book and series just seems like a whole lot to digest. Probably more than I originally bargained for. The first book was just so interesting and completely sucked me into the overall dark mafia world. So, it's not that surprising that I dove headfirst into this one. It's just... sometimes things can be too much and too overwhelming. Which is exactly what this book ended up delivering.
Sure, I care about some people more than others. Will that eventually change? Maybe ... but maybe not. There's just so much conflict going on, with the book and within myself, that I'm not sure what is exactly going to happen next. Especially when it comes down to Juliet. I feel pain for her, and she amazes me with how strong she is. Then she ends up opening her mouth or doing something completely childish and I'm instantly annoyed. She has flaws for sure but dang, she was annoying in this one.
Can one hope for Juliet to change her ways and for her to actually grow? Or for anyone to actually grow in the next book? Ugh, I guess I will dive in and find out for myself. Wish me luck!
ashatroyal's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This series and book is extremely slow and has trudged along. A lot of the book is spent on inner monologues and thinking about what they want to do instead of actions. It finally picked up towards the end but I’m not sure how much character development there’s been. Some of them might’ve gotten worse. In the beginning, Juliet said these men had her by the heart. The throat? Yes, but the heart? No. I don’t think we’re there quite yet. Im also very surprised I didn’t read any review that was disturbed by what Will did. Very much noncon. Like what?! I really don’t see how this will be a willing reverse harem. Everybody is psycho and possessive.
I feel like the authors notes, both in this book and the previous, have a bit of an attitude behind them. First, take the triggers seriously. It’s non-con as in non consensual not non-com. Then she throws the jab in about it being a series and that we won’t get all the answers right away. True but I feel as though we almost learned nothing in Book 1 and were essentially just introduced to the major players. Last, “If you can’t handle that, don’t pick up the book.” Rude. Just say this book may not be for you.
hariboreads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Torture, and Blood
xoxo_jess's review
dark
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, and Blood
jamies_bookreads's review
5.0
We pick right up where we left off in book one. Juliet (FMC) is still in the basement locked in a dark room with a dead body and blood coating her feet. However for Juliet she has lived as a prisoner her whole life, first by her father, now by Markus. Markus (criminal leader) is one of the MMC’s. There is also Jaxon (bodyguard/enforcer for Markus), Will (killer/slightly twisted/bodyguard, and whatever Markus needs him to be), Theo (Doc) and Bennett (killer/psycho/loves his knife play) that all somehow become fully enchanted with Juliet's innocence. Markus is determined that she is his and no one else will have her. Jaxon has fallen head first for her, and takes the one thing she feels is her right to give, her virginity. Will is playing the long game by turning Markus’s fury of betrayal towards Jaxon, and his lust towards Juliet. Jaxon secretly steals moments alone with Juliet himself, at least he thought they were secret. Then we have Bennett that sees her as a weakness and wants her back in the basement to play with. But when he gets her alone outside he can’t help but to play with her. Markus is pissed over all the betrayal at the hands of guys he has thought of as loyal for years. Things get twisted and more of their darkness gets revealed to Juliet in this book. Once again, as soon as everything picks up we are left with the end. Can not wait for book 3 and what truths come out.
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