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witchy_book_babe's review against another edition
4.0
As a follow up to The Psycho I would say this had all the right ingredients for me to fall in love with it. Yet, I felt it didn’t quite turn out the way I had anticipated it to. There were some parts of this story that felt a little repetitive and at times the pacing would fall behind a bit.
Even so, I give this book 4 stars. Devon’s (MMC) backstory was really dark and it pulled me in right away by the brutality he was exposed to as a young boy. I loved that Leah May (FMC) was peculiar and it was a reverse stalker romance. The poetic symbolism between The Reaper and The Raven was beautiful (The Reaper being Devon and The Raven being Leah May). Once the spice got going, it was everything I’d expect of a soldier from Brinton Manor. Leah May’s dark side in the bedroom took me by surprise, but I felt it made sense for her character. My only complaint is I wish the voyeurism was expanded on more, I feel that it would have been a way to carve out more of Leah May and Devons unique relationship; since they have such a long history even if it’s unbeknownst to Devon for a time.
Also, I felt that the voices that Leah May heard could have had more screen time (just my opinion, it may not even be on anyone else’s radar).
Overall, Devon and Leah May’s story was tender and beautiful. Had some sweet moments, had some spicy moments, and of course there were twists thrown in here. And lastly, I loved seeing more of Adam, Olivia, and of course Tyson.
Even so, I give this book 4 stars. Devon’s (MMC) backstory was really dark and it pulled me in right away by the brutality he was exposed to as a young boy. I loved that Leah May (FMC) was peculiar and it was a reverse stalker romance. The poetic symbolism between The Reaper and The Raven was beautiful (The Reaper being Devon and The Raven being Leah May). Once the spice got going, it was everything I’d expect of a soldier from Brinton Manor. Leah May’s dark side in the bedroom took me by surprise, but I felt it made sense for her character. My only complaint is I wish the voyeurism was expanded on more, I feel that it would have been a way to carve out more of Leah May and Devons unique relationship; since they have such a long history even if it’s unbeknownst to Devon for a time.
Also, I felt that the voices that Leah May heard could have had more screen time (just my opinion, it may not even be on anyone else’s radar).
Overall, Devon and Leah May’s story was tender and beautiful. Had some sweet moments, had some spicy moments, and of course there were twists thrown in here. And lastly, I loved seeing more of Adam, Olivia, and of course Tyson.
shennelleinez's review
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jai_marie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
laurenloveslit81's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.0
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so not what I was expecting it was so much, much more. I didn't know what to expect after Adam in Psycho, but Devon be still my heart for the boy who suffered in silence and came to love the dark he was just waiting on his Raven to bring him into the light and to give him love that could withstand anything. I don't want to give any spoilers you just need to read this for yourself and find out. I tell you between him and Adam I don't know which one I love more, so why choose. Ha now there's an idea. Colton's up next and I can't wait to see where the Jokers story takes us.
ahbee_p_'s review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
daydreamingreview's review against another edition
3.0
in terms of romance I liked this one more than The Psycho, I am a fan of insta-love so their first time meeting had me on my knees!! the overall plot still feels a little bland to me, good but not show stopping. I feel like Colton is going to deliver what I have been looking for in this third book but this was better than the first for me. Just missing some flair so to speak