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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Stars: 5
FMC: Traci
MMC(s): Lazarus, Damien (Day)
Tropes: May/December, Taboo romance.
Perspective: Multiple
Plot or character driven: Both
Spice level: 4.5
Burn speed: Medium.
Can this be read as a stand-alone: This is a standalone.
Re-Readability: Yes.
Content/Trigger Warnings/Enticements: Significant. I will avoid spoilers as best I can.
I struggled with how to review this book and to keep with the Author's request on spoilers. So, I spoiled myself for it, because spoilers for books don't keep me from reading books, especially if I'm already enjoying them. I want to know more, especially if it's something that might hit me wrong. If you are the same, then read the spoilers. If you have triggers, read the trigger warnings in reviews.
Reviews are ultimately here for other readers, not the author.
This is a taboo romance that is not going to be for everyone, however, the story is beautifully written. I've been in Traci's position before with having a crush on an older man, and though my story turned out differently, I enjoyed the hell out of this one. I even enjoyed Lazarus' backstory and I felt so much for these characters as they tired to navigate life and family that I felt a little gutted when the book ended.
I loved this book for its intensity, and how from the heartbreak, to the desire, to the love, to the compassion, to the heartbreak, to the guilt, I was with the characters 100% of the way.
I don't think I could handle if every book I read was like this, but this was a gem, and I'm glad I read it.
FMC: Traci
MMC(s): Lazarus, Damien (Day)
Tropes: May/December, Taboo romance.
Perspective: Multiple
Plot or character driven: Both
Spice level: 4.5
Burn speed: Medium.
Can this be read as a stand-alone: This is a standalone.
Re-Readability: Yes.
Content/Trigger Warnings/Enticements: Significant. I will avoid spoilers as best I can.
Spoiler
I will say that I skipped the underage parts and I don't feel like I lost anything because Traci's feels are referenced later in the book. I will add trigger warnings for drug use, overdose, death of a main character (not Lazarus or Tracy) and child abuse (mentioned). I will also say that if you don't like multi-partner content, or m/m content this is not a book for you.I struggled with how to review this book and to keep with the Author's request on spoilers. So, I spoiled myself for it, because spoilers for books don't keep me from reading books, especially if I'm already enjoying them. I want to know more, especially if it's something that might hit me wrong. If you are the same, then read the spoilers. If you have triggers, read the trigger warnings in reviews.
Reviews are ultimately here for other readers, not the author.
This is a taboo romance that is not going to be for everyone, however, the story is beautifully written. I've been in Traci's position before with having a crush on an older man, and though my story turned out differently, I enjoyed the hell out of this one. I even enjoyed Lazarus' backstory and I felt so much for these characters as they tired to navigate life and family that I felt a little gutted when the book ended.
I loved this book for its intensity, and how from the heartbreak, to the desire, to the love, to the compassion, to the heartbreak, to the guilt, I was with the characters 100% of the way.
I don't think I could handle if every book I read was like this, but this was a gem, and I'm glad I read it.
Oh wow! Such a beautiful story. I loved it so much, I’m even going to look past the shoddy proofreading and still give it 5 stars! It was THAT good!! Also, it’s rare for me to fall in love with an MF story these days, but this one had me feeling all the things and I adored it. Looking forward to finding a physical copy for my library.
I had high hopes for this novel but was disappointing for me. Too many things were going on just for the shock value, the story wasn't believable to me, I would have DNF but I just love finishing once I start reading.
I am giving a 3 because the author can write and the 1st half of the book was tolerable.
I am giving a 3 because the author can write and the 1st half of the book was tolerable.
To Burn In Brutal Rapture
There's not a lot I can write without giving spoilers. This story was heart wrenchingly amazing. Have your tissues ready. Gah... the things I want to mention... ok Lazarus was amazing. There, that's it, lol. I loved everyone else as well. I went in blind so I had no clue as to who or what would be happening. I did find myself hoping for certain things that did not go the way I would have hoped for. But that's life. All of a sudden you get these curve balls thrown at you, and it just feels like you're being punished. This book has been sitting in my kindle app for a while now and I'm so glad I got around to reading it now. I felt every bit of the emotions these characters went through. Amazing story, just read it already!
There's not a lot I can write without giving spoilers. This story was heart wrenchingly amazing. Have your tissues ready. Gah... the things I want to mention... ok Lazarus was amazing. There, that's it, lol. I loved everyone else as well. I went in blind so I had no clue as to who or what would be happening. I did find myself hoping for certain things that did not go the way I would have hoped for. But that's life. All of a sudden you get these curve balls thrown at you, and it just feels like you're being punished. This book has been sitting in my kindle app for a while now and I'm so glad I got around to reading it now. I felt every bit of the emotions these characters went through. Amazing story, just read it already!
This book, quite frankly, pissed me off. I absolutely loved the first half and then things just got way too bizarre for me. I’ve never started out loving a book so much and then by the end I just felt nothing. This was A LOT to take in and I considered DNFing several times during the second half, but stuck with it. I hated the big plot twist and her reaction to it. So unnecessary. There was already enough drama without adding that curveball to the mix. The heroine was a consolation prize at the end, like WHAT?!! How is that ok?? I’m just beyond aggravated because it took me two days of reading this 600+ page book and I’m left with a sour taste in my mouth. This was just not it for me. The smut is good, but if you want a true romance, I would not recommend this.
TW: mentions of past childhood abuse, death of a loved one, grief, attempted suicide, prescription drug abuse, recreational drug abuse, OW/OM drama
TW: mentions of past childhood abuse, death of a loved one, grief, attempted suicide, prescription drug abuse, recreational drug abuse, OW/OM drama
That plot-twist was completely unnecessary and it ruined the book for me. I'm mad and I don't understand the hype about this book if the HEA is totally fake.
Read at your own risk.
Read at your own risk.
I loved, loved, LOVED this book.
I loved our three main characters (well, Laz and Day mostly). The twist was everything!!! Physically cried for Day!!! Such beautiful writing.
I’m glad they got a happy ending, but I’m sad it came at the expense of Day
I loved our three main characters (well, Laz and Day mostly). The twist was everything!!! Physically cried for Day!!! Such beautiful writing.
I’m glad they got a happy ending, but I’m sad it came at the expense of Day
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Drugs, addiction, sex...
There was a thing very disturbing for me: the ML was in love with the father ( he's in love too)of the FL since he was young (suppresed fellings) and after starting a relationship with the FL he realise he's in love with both; he wanted to have both.
Too much for me.
The all thing was solved quite conveniently by killing the father in an accident.
Some who doesn't mind this may quite like it; the writing style was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol
✨ “It was perfection doused in tragedy; a brilliant yet brutal rapture.” ✨
To Burn in Brutal Rapture - @authornylak
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5
To Burn in Brutal Rapture - @authornylak
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5
incredibly beautiful story ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, please go in blind. This has been an epic experience for me, and just when I thought I got the gist of the story, everything gets upended and we get a shocking reveal. Does it end there? Heck no! Will I tell you? Also, no. I have cried like a baby, but I’ve also swooned like a love-sick fool while getting lost in this most magnificent book. I give this a MILLION STARS ⭐️…
Oh, please go in blind. This has been an epic experience for me, and just when I thought I got the gist of the story, everything gets upended and we get a shocking reveal. Does it end there? Heck no! Will I tell you? Also, no. I have cried like a baby, but I’ve also swooned like a love-sick fool while getting lost in this most magnificent book. I give this a MILLION STARS ⭐️…