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Caught Up: Into Darkness, Book 2 by Navessa Allen

283 reviews

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

I loved this more than the last book. It was freakier than the last book, and it was more intense. I liked the mafia and Italian ties, and it was nice to see parents in therapy.

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The spice in this book is hot 🔥 
I feel like the ending was underwhelming after everything going on in the beginning and middle. 

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I liked it but it felt like it missed the mark that the advertising and cover indicated. The audio that was released as a teaser made it seemed like there was primal kink in it, this was not the case at all. Also the cover shows a motorcycle helmet, so surely some motorcycle action but no, it really didn't come into it at all. Plus the cover says 'get on your knees and prey' which again gives primal vibes but also Dom/sub vibes and it really didn't have that either. It felt like a missed opportunity to explore the above content in the book.

What it did have was a heap of voyeurism and performative/exhibition kink. That was fun in its own right but hits differently. The FMCs unashamed approach to her likes was refreshing, love a girl who's not afraid to ask for what she wants.

Voice actors did a good job. Teddy has a great voice but not much range, his attempt at side character dialogue just made them all sound like idiots.

Overall, if you enjoyed the first book, you'll enjoy this one.

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dark funny mysterious tense fast-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

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adventurous dark 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

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dark fast-paced

80% smut with a very loose story.. if that's your thing then go for it! 

Why/how did she break into his apartment to tazer him?

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dark funny 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

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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Caught Up (Into Darkness Book 2)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

She was my match, my queen, and I would spend the rest of my life worshipping her like one if she let me.”

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Tropes:
✨ Second Chance romance
✨ Forbidden Love
✨ Mafia Dark Romance
✨ HE’S OBSESSED
✨ Touch Her and Die
✨ Camgirl fmc x Mafia Biker mmc

I'm finding putting my feelings about this book into words difficult. I knew not to expect the same of this book as we got from Lights Out. However, I did expect to have more banter, humor, likable characters/ character connection, and plot twists than we received from this book.

Did I hate this book? No. Did I absolutely love it like Lights Out? No. This story had so much potential, and I could see Navessa's vision for this book, which I do respect. It just missed the mark for me, and I am so sad that it wasn't the same calibur for me as Lights Out.

I did enjoy Nico! I loved his character and his devotion to Lauren. He was definitely a man obsessed, and he exhibited true "touch her and die vibes." I feel like he was as expected, and I really enjoyed the few bits of humor he delivered. He can honestly stalk me anytime 🤣. I also enjoyed his mob/mafia storyline and wish we got more of it!

I have to be honest, much of my downfall with this book is Lauren, our fmc. And as some may assume, it was not actually not about her profession, but her overall personality. She was very self-centered. Very "me, me me" and how things benefited her, how they affected her, how they harmed her. I found her to not be considerate or understanding of Nico at all, even after she "forgave" him of his mistakes in their past. Also, the back and forth of her inner dialogue was too much. P.S. I did not enjoy her friends either, especially Taylor.

I did really enjoy the glimpses we got of Josh and Aly! It was nice to have them so included in this book! Also, I do look forward to book 3 and seeing if it can deliver some of the elements missed in this book.

Also, of course, I loved Teddy Hamilton in the narration. He can do no wrong. Jason June and Kasi Hollowell did a good job as well.
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“Run, Lauren,” I said, unable to stop myself. “Make it good for both of us.”

⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, high spice, adult content, and MANY more (see full list of triggers on her page or under the book listing).

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adventurous dark 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: N/A

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adventurous funny reflective 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🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🌶️

Damn! This book is Filthy and I loved it lol. The cast of narrators are amazing and really bring the book to life! It’s different from Lights Out (but that’s the point) and is a great continuation of the trilogy. The spice is 🥵🤤🫠… all I will say is “Chapter 34”!!!! Yes please! 

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