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I am dead. Deceased. Was not expecting to learn about myself today. ~~That chase scene though.~~ ~~Y'all~~.

As far as the writing style goes, there were a few awkward phrasings, but overall, it is very well written. Hayden is the stuff of fantasy. Calista is a bit of a Mary Sue with honestly some very understandable trust issues and a tragic backstory. And the ending is a cliffhanger worthy of the season finale of a TV Show.

As far as the romance dynamics go, you've got some nonconsensual stalking and voyeurism. You have themes of obsession and "protection" via control and manipulation. Lots of tension. Hayden throws a lot of primal lines out there, and is extremely possessive. Calista, rightfully, challenges his desire to lock her in a cage throughout the entire story and I love her for it.

Obviously thier relationship isn't healthy. Obviously it's problematic. But dark romance doesn't exist as a genre because of the wholesome vibes. I will be reading the sequel to this one, and I'm really interested to see how the issues presented in this book get resolved.

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sdaley08's review

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challenging dark tense slow-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? It's complicated

2.5

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samflowerv6's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

okay this was a million times yes book for me. Was it the best book ever? No. But did I love it and have so much fun? Fuck yeah. Dark romance is my guilty pleasure! Hayden and Calista have my heart. Even though he’s crazy, I loved it. one of my favorite micro-tropes is a couple being both obsessed with each other. At first I honestly died laughing but overall loved the whole vibe. Honestly I’d love a Hayden, no shame (maybe a little). I WILL BE READING THE NEXT BOOK, huge cliffhanger btww *im still kicking my feet and giggling* this is for my girls who love their crazy book boyfriends, as do I.

“She is mine. My reason for feeling alive. My reason for feeling enraged. My reason for feeling anything at all.”

“If I give myself to you—” “When,” he interjects.

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kotashomelibrary's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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book_s1ut's review

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Dedication:

For anyone who thinks getting stalked by a fictional character is sexy, this is for you.

Quotes:

My co-worker rolls her eyes. "I love you too, but no. Why can't a man simply ask, 'Do you want me to come over and eat your ~~pussy~~ till you come on my face?'" (Chapter 2)
Bennett crouches, bringing his face close to Grady's and whispers, "Apologize to Miss Green for putting your filthy hands on her. Then apologize to me for touching what's mine." (Chapter 10)
"You need me. Not this ~~fucking~~ job or anything else," he says. "Now, get in the car before I carry you." (Chapter 10)
"Don't try to run," he says, staring into my eyes. "I can see you want to, but don't." "Why?" "I will always chase you." (Chapter 10)
"I refuse to be alone in my obsession," I grit out between clenched teeth. "You will suffer like me. I'll accept nothing less. Then, maybe we can ease the desperation in one another as I ~~fuck~~ you until there's nothing left of me, until I've lost myself in so you completely that I no longer recognize myself." (Chapter 13)
"You belong to me, Callie. You have since the first time I saw you. I knew it then, and I'm telling you now, you're mine." (Chapter 28)
"You belong with me. To me." He brings his face so close to mine that the tips of our noses brush one another. "You can fight it all you want, but we both know it's pointless. What's happening between us is inevitable, and I'll do everything within my power to get you to accept it." (Chapter 30)
"Do you hear me, Callie? I'll never leave you. Not in this life or whatever comes after. You are mine. And I will burn this world to ~~fucking~~ ashes before I let anything take you from me. Or me from you." (Chapter 32)
"I can't let you go now that you're here. If I did, it'd be like removing my lungs. I wouldn't ~~fucking~~ survive it." (Chapter 35)
"I'll make them suffer in ways no one has ever suffered. Before I ~~fucking~~ kill them." (Chapter 36)
I'll worship her body and give her the world until she gives me her surrender. And her heart. (Chapter 37)
Not only my lover, but my salvation. (Chapter 37)
"I haven't even so much as looked at another woman since I met you." (Chapter 38)
"If you do that again, I'll pull this car over so I can have a taste." (Chapter 38)
When he glances at me as if I'm his reason for breathing... (Chapter 38)
"I won't leave you alone until I know you're protected." (Chapter 38)
"This is how I like seeing you," he says. "All ~~fucked~~ up from my hands and mouth on your body. Keep your eyes on me. I want to watch your face as I ~~fuck~~ you." (Chapter 39)
If you only knew the things I've done... and will do for you. (Chapter 40)
"Yes, I did. I take care of what belongs to me." "Including me?" "Especially you," (Chapter 40)

Bennett's names from Harper:

Mr. Tall-dark-and-dangerous-dick-size Bennett
Mr. Finger-me-like-a-god Bennett
Mr. Choke-me-big-daddy Bennett

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