Scan barcode
teryncohoon's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Car accident, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, and Body horror
shecht's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was a decent dark romance. It was a quick read and I enjoyed the plot overall. I would say there is some gore, it's a little intense/twisted at times. I would give it...maybe 2 chili peppers for spice/smut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Police brutality, Murder, Sexual violence, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Blood, Torture, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical trauma, and Death
sarahceleste's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This book was kind of stupid but I’ve heard it gets better as the series goes on and it’s a fun, thrilling read. Also kinda curious to see what made her get to the point of murdering these awful men. I’m rooting for her lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Murder, Body horror, Sexual violence, Blood, Misogyny, Rape, and Torture
hugsy85's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.25
Make sure to read trigger warnings prior to starting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Child death, Death, Murder, and Misogyny
Moderate: Gaslighting and Gore
reka111's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
Sometimes people don’t find justice. Sometimes they have to take it.
This is the kind of book that I can't really comment on, not because I don't remember it, but because it was so short that you can't write about it, but I'll try.
Lana was an extremely complex and complicated character, perhaps too much, but that made her so excellent. Her thirst for revenge, perseverance, and brutality were all things that added even more to this story. Logan wasn't stupid, he really wasn't, but he let himself
Their relationship was kind of insta-love, to be honest, out of the air, but it still worked — which is a big word. I'd say they're perfect for each other (as far as a serial killer and a detective can be).
Well, it wasn't much of a plot, but I didn't expect anything else from a 130-page book, but it brought that dark atmosphere. The pace was good, but maybe a little fast.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Torture
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, Blood, and Gore
Minor: Sexual assault
hazedover's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Rape, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Body horror and Sexism
Minor: Vomit and Homophobia
gambizzy's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Hate crime, and Gun violence
bee_thebee's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
why do i kinda wish it was more graphic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Sexual content, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Torture
Minor: Death, Body horror, Rape, and Vomit
koistyfishy's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
2 Texting Stars ⭐️
Spicy Level 🌶️🌶️/5
So I might be one of the minority but I didn’t really like this and it’s not because she happens to be a serial killer and he is an FBI Agent and I have a morale problem with what she’s doing because she is unaliving people. I love dark and twisted romances about Morally Grey characters and even better when it's the FMC... No, that aspect was the thing that I fucking liked about this book...the rest is the problem.
This book follows Lana, a serial killer who is very very good at torturing and killing people. She's exceptionally clever and has stolen someone else’s identity and in her free time murders people who hurt her in the past. One day she meets this God-awful, sexy, smart, clever man, Logan, who also happens to be a lead FBI agent whose job it is to catch serial killers. Absolute match made in heaven right here that unnoticed by him there is a little cat-and-mouse game that is happening. One where dear old Logan is trying desperately to catch the sick fuck murdering people so is technically hunting for her. Lana and he can't seem to keep apart as they are so sexually attracted to each other and just wanna nail so....yeah that's the story.
What I didn’t really like about this is that it felt too perfect. Obviously, Lana was just not like the other girls being too smart, too clever, too witty, too, pretty, too perfect, too excellent! Just basically too much of ANYTHING and her actions and mannerisms and way of killing just felt fake. It was almost as if every good quality a person could have was thrown somehow into her personality making it unbelievable (even when she wasn't putting up an act for Logan and you were in her head...)
The same thing happened with Logan. All I kept thinking is S.T Abby has probably watched way too many episodes of Criminal Minds and was writing fanfic for Dr Spencer Reid. Him being smart, sexy, and able to deduce conclusions in a matter of seconds and profile a complete and utter stranger over a small conversation at a bar. He was too perfect being this top detective in the FBI but also young and having the body of an adonis but never taking a break from work...
While I know this is fiction and not meant to be realistic, I still want a little grit. A character's personality is meant to develop as you read a story, not already be this perfectly formed idea from page 1.
Ultimately this was not for me. I cannot get that aspect of "CSI, Criminal Minds, Lie to Me" amalgamation of FanFic out of my head, even with the little bit of twist added with the serial killer romance.
The story felt weak and I’ve seen it done better...
Spicy Level 🌶️🌶️/5
So I might be one of the minority but I didn’t really like this and it’s not because she happens to be a serial killer and he is an FBI Agent and I have a morale problem with what she’s doing because she is unaliving people. I love dark and twisted romances about Morally Grey characters and even better when it's the FMC... No, that aspect was the thing that I fucking liked about this book...the rest is the problem.
This book follows Lana, a serial killer who is very very good at torturing and killing people. She's exceptionally clever and has stolen someone else’s identity and in her free time murders people who hurt her in the past. One day she meets this God-awful, sexy, smart, clever man, Logan, who also happens to be a lead FBI agent whose job it is to catch serial killers. Absolute match made in heaven right here that unnoticed by him there is a little cat-and-mouse game that is happening. One where dear old Logan is trying desperately to catch the sick fuck murdering people so is technically hunting for her. Lana and he can't seem to keep apart as they are so sexually attracted to each other and just wanna nail so....yeah that's the story.
What I didn’t really like about this is that it felt too perfect. Obviously, Lana was just not like the other girls being too smart, too clever, too witty, too, pretty, too perfect, too excellent! Just basically too much of ANYTHING and her actions and mannerisms and way of killing just felt fake. It was almost as if every good quality a person could have was thrown somehow into her personality making it unbelievable (even when she wasn't putting up an act for Logan and you were in her head...)
The same thing happened with Logan. All I kept thinking is S.T Abby has probably watched way too many episodes of Criminal Minds and was writing fanfic for Dr Spencer Reid. Him being smart, sexy, and able to deduce conclusions in a matter of seconds and profile a complete and utter stranger over a small conversation at a bar. He was too perfect being this top detective in the FBI but also young and having the body of an adonis but never taking a break from work...
While I know this is fiction and not meant to be realistic, I still want a little grit. A character's personality is meant to develop as you read a story, not already be this perfectly formed idea from page 1.
Ultimately this was not for me. I cannot get that aspect of "CSI, Criminal Minds, Lie to Me" amalgamation of FanFic out of my head, even with the little bit of twist added with the serial killer romance.
The story felt weak and I’ve seen it done better...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual assault
jopeeeen's review
dark
mysterious
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder