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Darkest Sins

Neva Altaj

3.97 AVERAGE


Darkest Sins takes you into the shadows of the mafia world with a romance that’s both heart-wrenching and sizzling.

In the ninth installment of the Perfectly Imperfect series, we meet Kai, a broken man shaped by violence, and Nera, the ray of light he didn’t know he needed. This is a slow-burn, obsessive love story that will have you clutching your heart one moment and gasping the next!

Kai, known as “The Demon,” has lived a life filled with nothing but death and darkness. He’s a man without a heart, only skilled at killing, until the night Nera saves him. She steps out of nowhere, stitching him back to life after a brutal attack. He becomes consumed by her—his “tiger cub”—watching her, protecting her, but never stepping fully into the light. Kai’s obsession with Nera grows with every passing day, though he keeps his distance, believing someone like him doesn’t deserve the love she could offer.

Nera, a kind-hearted woman who’s also a mafia princess, is a light in Kai’s world of shadows. She has no idea who this mysterious man is, but she’s drawn to him in ways she can’t explain. She sees through his rough exterior to the broken soul beneath, and every time he comes to her aid, she feels her heart fall deeper for him.

But Kai’s past is too dark to stay hidden for long, and when the truth is revealed, their love is put to the ultimate test.

“Even when I was on the brink of madness, barely alive and unable to grasp where or who I was, I remembered you.”

Kai is the epitome of a grumpy, obsessive hero. His protectiveness over Nera is next-level. From eliminating threats in her neighborhood to showing up at her vet clinic with self-inflicted wounds just to see her again—Kai will stop at nothing to keep Nera safe, even if it means staying in the shadows and watching her from afar. His transformation from a cold-hearted killer to a man desperate for the love of his “little tiger cub” is both gut-wrenching and beautiful.

This book is packed with intense emotions and some heavy-hitting moments. It dives into dark themes of abuse, violence, and trauma, but there’s also an overwhelming sense of hope as Kai and Nera fight their way toward each other. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and every stolen moment between the two will leave you breathless.

What really makes Darkest Sins shine is the push and pull between Kai and Nera. Their relationship is built on secrets and tension, but never lies, and the slow burn only makes their connection even more explosive.

The fact that Kai can’t read, and Nera reads to him while sitting in his lap? Heart-melting. Oh, and did I mention the secret baby trope? Yes, prepare yourself for some heart-stopping reveals!

Neva Altaj does an incredible job keeping the series fresh, even nine books in. The darkness, obsession, and powerful romance in Darkest Sins will keep you hooked from start to finish.

If you love possessive, broken heroes and fierce, resilient heroines, this is the book for you.

bgb81's review

4.0
dark emotional funny sad fast-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: Complicated

I loved this book ,definitely every book is better than the other
adventurous dark emotional funny 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

Actually really enjoyed this against my will. The stalker element just skated the limits of creepy. But the whole book there was this foreshadowing about this older brother in prison pulling the strings, and then boom at the end suddenly her extremely shy sister is leaving to have a incest-fest with him with the best friend trope was right there?!? But I like how she weaves in characters from previous books. Theres a feeling of continuity that doesn’t feel forced.
dark emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-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

chloenjohnston's review

2.0
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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loranmar000's review

4.5
adventurous dark funny fast-paced