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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Seven— you’ve made it onto my book boyfriend list, and trust me, that’s not an easy feat.
But before I dive into why you need to read this, let’s get a couple of things out of the way that didn’t quite click for me.
First, the FMC's relationship with Elijah. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I found myself simultaneously rooting for them while feeling that something was… off. It was like the chemistry was almost there for me, but never fully ignited. Still, I couldn’t help but be invested in their twisted connection.
Second, the dynamic between the FMC and Atticus? It just felt forced. The sparks weren’t sparking for me (although the tension had me rooting for it!), and just didn’t land the way I hoped it would. Something about it left me cold.
Now, with that out of the way, let me tell you why you absolutely need to dive into this one.
Seven. Oh, Seven. The golden retriever of your darkest, most depraved fantasies. I’m feral for this man! From his heartbreaking backstory to his dark, almost dangerous devotion to the FMC and his family— he’s the perfect mix of sweet chaos and unrelenting obsession to keep those he loves safe. The psychopath with a heart of gold, the kind of man you know you shouldn’t want… but you can’t help yourself. 😮💨
Sure, I had my qualms about some of the relationships, but let me be clear: the authors absolutely kill it with character development! Every flaw, every twisted piece of these characters felt earned. They’re messy, broken, and just so damn real, even if it’s in the darkest way possible.
The plot? Original. Gripping. Action-packed from page one. And let’s not forget the banter. If you’re a fan of dark humor that hits right where it should, this book delivers in spades. Think: “Lights Out” but darker, sharper, and just a little more dangerous. The spice? Oh, the spice is there. Not overdone, but scorching with a burn that hurts so good.
This book checks all the boxes for us dark romance lovers:
- Touch her and die
- Who hurt you?
- I can fix him (spoiler: you really shouldn’t, but you’ll want to)
- FMC who takes back control (yes, queen!)
- Why choose? (because why should you?)
- Morally grey characters who make you question your own morals
- Villainous leads who you’ll love to hate
- A revenge plot that keeps you turning pages long past midnight (I stayed up all night with this book!)
And let’s talk about the characters because we get some of the best dark romance tropes:
- The psycho golden retriever (Seven, I’m looking at you)
- The OCD ex military hacker who knows how to push every button (Atticus or Daddicus if you will)
- The tortured artist who hides his pain to his pain, but cannot hide the scars (Elijah) and surprises you more than once.
This book isn’t just for dark romance lovers— it’s for anyone who enjoys complex characters, twisted relationships, and a plot that’s as intense as it is addictive. If you like your romance a little broken, your humor a lot dark, and your spice served raw, then trust me, you don’t want to miss this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol