Reviews with content warning for Child abuse - Kill Switch

Buckle up, buttercup, because this one’s got a SH*T TON of baggage to unpack. Definitely look at the content warnings before reading. It’s definitely the most emotional book of the series so far. I didn’t think we’d get quite the close up on Damon’s past as we did, but it definitely explains why he is the way he is. Having Winter be blind was a choice. I got annoyed pretty quickly at the amount of times her not being able to see was used as a terror tactic. And I was really curious how the two of them were going to have a happy ending, all things considered. Overall, I liked it more than the second book, but not quite as much as the first.

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challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

This story. This book. If you are looking for something to make you feel things, this is the one. It’s dark and twisted and had my heart on the floor. This is an intermediate level of dark romance for sure.

The character development in this entire series, let alone this book, is spectacular. There was one weird but of dialogue in the book where one character called another character “gay” but as an insult and I did not feel it was appropriate or needed at all. Probably should have been cut.

The dual narration was beautiful. I adored Tatiana’s portrayal of Winter. She was truly voice acting. And Jeremy York was impeccable at bringing Damon’s dark, tortured person to life. BEAUTIFUL! 🎧

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tropes: enemies to lovers, second chance, age gap, forbidden
TW: major! Check authors note for full list

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4.0

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Kill Switch is the third book in Penelope Douglas’ Devil’s Nights series. I first read this book in 2020 and decided it was time for a reread (2024). The moment Damon was introduced in the series, I knew I would either hate him or love him.

Female Protagonist: Winter has to be one of my favorite female characters in the series (so far). I mean, I liked Rika, but Winter is someone that has overcome so much. She comes from a family that protects her due to her disability. She doesn’t want them to protect her, though. Everyone considers her fragile, pure, and innocent, but she isn’t. At least she doesn’t come off as those qualities by the end of the book. I loved her growth in Kill Switch and how she handled certain situations, especially when it came to Damon.

Male Protagonist: Damon Torrance is what I would consider my favorite Anti-Hero. I know some readers can’t stand him, but for some reason, I always love the male protagonist who is a villain at first and then turns into a hero. Yes, he’s awful, but you have to understand where he came from and what he has been through in his life. He’s never really been loved in the right way. I felt for his character. I felt for him more after finding out some secrets that came to light in this book.

Storyline/My Thoughts: First off, this book and series are not for the faint of heart. It’s dark and twisted. The book is told in dual POVs, with Damon and Winter telling their side of the story. Penelope Douglas has them go back and forth between the past and present, which gives the readers an idea of how the characters met and why they are the way they are currently. These two characters met each other at a very young age, and Damon has been fascinated with Winter for a long time.

Damon wants revenge after Winter sent him to prison several years ago. He’s going to make her world difficult by getting rid of her father and bringing her mother and sister under his control. He is very possessive of Winter in the story, but she knows how to handle him in her way. I don’t want to give anything away so that I won’t go into the storyline.

Penelope Douglas writes a very long story for Damon and Winter. It took me a while to finish this book, but I was determined. I thought Corrupt was dark and twisted, but Penelope Douglas took it to another level with Damon and Winter’s book. This book involves a lot of mind tricks from Damon and other characters towards Winter. Winter is not someone who will back down, though. Secrets will be revealed in this book that I figured out earlier in the book.

I’m glad I decided to reread it because, once again, this book is a favorite, and I will never get over Damon and Winter’s well-deserved HEA.

Audiobook Recommendation: If you enjoy listening to your books, then I highly recommend the audiobook of Kill Switch. The narrators, Jeremy York and Tatiana Sokolov, do a fabulous job of bringing the characters and story to life.

Standalone or Part of Series: Part of series. I would recommend reading each book in order.

Trope/Elements: Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance at Romance (somewhat), First Love

Would I recommend this book? Yes. If you are a fan of Penelope Douglas and their writing style, you’ll enjoy this book. This is a Dark Romantic Suspense book that involves trigger warnings, so check your triggers before reading.

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Another great book in the series. I found this way more dark and graphic. This follows Damon and Winter. Damon has been through so much and I was so angry with the graphic scenes we got and how he was treated by the people who are ment to love and care for him. He is a tough MC but broken. Winter is innocent and was shocked when I found out the condition she had. I really wasn’t expecting it at all.

I loved when Damon opened up to Winter and let her in. Damon protecting her from a young age and caring for her I enjoyed the jump back in time to see them moments.

🔹 Dark Romance

🔹 Graphic Scenes

🔹 Hate To Love

🔹 Tormented MMC

🔹 Innocent FMC

🔹 Mysterious Suspenseful Plot

🔹 Spicy

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Genre: Dark Romance 18+

APK: Audiobook Scribd

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

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