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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I never knew a true love hate relationship like the one I have with Silas. What a bastard, but also, what a dreamboat
dark
fast-paced
The content warnings are not correct in my opinion. This is actual rape, there was discussion of consent if caught etc.
Let me preface this with, I have the version of the book that was Indie published before chapter 48 was edited down. This is NOT a romance novel. Do not read this if you have SA trauma or you are unable to read about it. READ THE TRIGGERS!
First of all, the characters are the Poisoner and the Creature (I was appalled yet, so intrigued the entire time, like people who sweep their lawns when they're being nosy) do not humanize these characters. While bad things DID happen to Alina, that does not change the fact that she is not a good person at the end of the day. Silas, well, he's just a hot blonde psychopathic supernatural "creature".
This is a dark gothic BDSM novel (26/434 pg in my version was pure spice, I only bring this up because I finished the book, looked up reviews, and one of them said that 80% of it was smut. I don't think you and I read the same book). This book is drenched in sadism, control, pain, lust, love, obsession, stalking, manipulation (even Phoebe!), kinks, blood, abuse, and rape. Every single character is flawed and in some way vile and/or animalistic. At the end of the day, you are either going to enjoy all of it or be completely repulsed. Personally, I enjoyed this and I'm slightly questioning my sanity.
First of all, the characters are the Poisoner and the Creature (I was appalled yet, so intrigued the entire time, like people who sweep their lawns when they're being nosy) do not humanize these characters. While bad things DID happen to Alina, that does not change the fact that she is not a good person at the end of the day. Silas, well, he's just a hot blonde psychopathic supernatural "creature".
This is a dark gothic BDSM novel (26/434 pg in my version was pure spice, I only bring this up because I finished the book, looked up reviews, and one of them said that 80% of it was smut. I don't think you and I read the same book). This book is drenched in sadism, control, pain, lust, love, obsession, stalking, manipulation (even Phoebe!), kinks, blood, abuse, and rape. Every single character is flawed and in some way vile and/or animalistic. At the end of the day, you are either going to enjoy all of it or be completely repulsed. Personally, I enjoyed this and I'm slightly questioning my sanity.
I devoured this book, and fell in love with the MMC.
Silas, I have a soft spot for him.
I will say that in many ways I did not see the end coming. And I cannot wait for the next book. I need to know what happens!
This book is truly dark, and eerie in the best ways. This is one of my favorite reads of the YEAR. This has been truly an exceptional journey and I will recommend it to anyone who would listen to me.
I fell in love with the Vampire, Silas. I truly am rooting for him to be her HEA. I do not know if that is what their future holds. This is a true enemies to lovers, to enemies.
Like the song “In the Kitchen” by Gabby Luna, “Strangers, to lovers, to enemies…” this song pulls on all the heart strings, and I still do not know what was HIM and what was the actual THREAT.
I am in love with the creature, and the perception of Vampires in this book is truly artwork. VIPERA.
This was the vampire story of a lifetime.
Silas, I have a soft spot for him.
I will say that in many ways I did not see the end coming. And I cannot wait for the next book. I need to know what happens!
This book is truly dark, and eerie in the best ways. This is one of my favorite reads of the YEAR. This has been truly an exceptional journey and I will recommend it to anyone who would listen to me.
I fell in love with the Vampire, Silas. I truly am rooting for him to be her HEA. I do not know if that is what their future holds. This is a true enemies to lovers, to enemies.
Like the song “In the Kitchen” by Gabby Luna, “Strangers, to lovers, to enemies…” this song pulls on all the heart strings, and I still do not know what was HIM and what was the actual THREAT.
I am in love with the creature, and the perception of Vampires in this book is truly artwork. VIPERA.
This was the vampire story of a lifetime.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The audiobook was so well done—especially the chilling clicking sound Sila makes. It pulled me deeper into the story and kept me hooked. While the pacing felt a bit drawn out at times and I predicted a few events, that ending twist? Jaw. On. The. Floor.
challenging
dark
funny
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
I absolutely adore the gothic/victorian/dark academia botanist/poisoner/vampire-adjacent vibes!! I read this as soon as it came out and I just listened to the audiobook, which I highly recommend. The narrators for Alina and Silas are so gooood and the addition of his little Vipera clicks is fun. Very unnerving. Cannot wait for the next one!!
dark
tense
slow-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No