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timitra's review against another edition
4.0
Rated 4.5 Stars
Ripple Effect is a dark, erotic read that is full of twists and turns, some I saw coming while others completely surprised me.
I enjoyed every messed up part of this story especially the characters. I loved how their dark edges clashed yet melded together into something disturbingly beautiful.
Kudos to the author for crafting a story that is addictive, fucked all the way up yet hauntingly beautiful at the same time.
If you are lover of dark books then I highly recommend Ripple Effect episodes one through four you won't be disappointed.
ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review
Ripple Effect is a dark, erotic read that is full of twists and turns, some I saw coming while others completely surprised me.
I enjoyed every messed up part of this story especially the characters. I loved how their dark edges clashed yet melded together into something disturbingly beautiful.
Kudos to the author for crafting a story that is addictive, fucked all the way up yet hauntingly beautiful at the same time.
If you are lover of dark books then I highly recommend Ripple Effect episodes one through four you won't be disappointed.
ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review
marureviere's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED THIS! Keri Lake's writing is so gripping and a lot of elements that I love in a good story are incorporated in this series. I'll be sure to read her other books later ♥
Merged review:
I LOVED THIS! Keri Lake's writing is so gripping and a lot of elements that I love in a good story are incorporated in this series. I'll be sure to read her other books later ♥
Merged review:
I LOVED THIS! Keri Lake's writing is so gripping and a lot of elements that I love in a good story are incorporated in this series. I'll be sure to read her other books later ♥
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Same cover as book one. See my thoughts on that review.
I am incredibly bummed right now. Why do you ask? Because this series is finished. I don't want this series to be finished. I want MORE Rip and Dylan...SO much more...sigh.
What can I say about this episode that I haven't already said about the first three? The writing for all four parts was top notch. The pacing was incredible. The sex scenes were smokin' hot. Rip and Dylan were complex and well-developed characters. It had twist and turns. Murder and mayhem. Death and destruction and so much more.
Secrets are revealed in this episode. Revenge is handed out. You'll feel happy about the way things are ended, but I can't help feeling there is more story yet to be told. One can only hope so! Two HUGE thumbs up for the entire series from your truly.
Merged review:
Same cover as book one. See my thoughts on that review. I am incredibly bummed right now. Why do you ask? Because this series is finished. I don't want this series to be finished. I want MORE Rip and Dylan...SO much more...sigh. What can I say about this episode that I haven't already said about the first three? The writing for all four parts was top notch. The pacing was incredible. The sex scenes were smokin' hot. Rip and Dylan were complex and well-developed characters. It had twist and turns. Murder and mayhem. Death and destruction and so much more.
Secrets are revealed in this episode. Revenge is handed out. You'll feel happy about the way things are ended, but I can't help feeling there is more story yet to be told. One can only hope so! Two HUGE thumbs up for the entire series from your truly.
books4dayswithrobyn's review against another edition
5.0
Episode 4 the last book in the serial.
And what a finish it was!
All the questions you have build up in the first 3 books get answered.
And you do get some questions.
Throughout the whole serial i absolutely loved Dylan. She was fiesty and wasn't afraid to tell Rip what was on her mind.
Like i said before she has her demons but they didn't keep her down.
Rip! Gah! I loved him!
I know he is probably one of them characters that your not meant to love as much as i do but damn!
He's broody, he's hot and a little psychotic.
But look past and he will still be crazy and but you won't care anymore lol!
This was a brilliant end to the series and i can't wait to see what else this author comes up with!
❤
And what a finish it was!
All the questions you have build up in the first 3 books get answered.
And you do get some questions.
Throughout the whole serial i absolutely loved Dylan. She was fiesty and wasn't afraid to tell Rip what was on her mind.
Like i said before she has her demons but they didn't keep her down.
Rip! Gah! I loved him!
I know he is probably one of them characters that your not meant to love as much as i do but damn!
He's broody, he's hot and a little psychotic.
But look past and he will still be crazy and but you won't care anymore lol!
This was a brilliant end to the series and i can't wait to see what else this author comes up with!
❤
thesassybookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Same cover as book one. See my thoughts on that review. I am incredibly bummed right now. Why do you ask? Because this series is finished. I don't want this series to be finished. I want MORE Rip and Dylan...SO much more...sigh. What can I say about this episode that I haven't already said about the first three? The writing for all four parts was top notch. The pacing was incredible. The sex scenes were smokin' hot. Rip and Dylan were complex and well-developed characters. It had twist and turns. Murder and mayhem. Death and destruction and so much more.
Secrets are revealed in this episode. Revenge is handed out. You'll feel happy about the way things are ended, but I can't help feeling there is more story yet to be told. One can only hope so! Two HUGE thumbs up for the entire series from your truly.
krexha's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars for this series!!
Dylan..
Dylan had it rough from day 1. Sent into the system after her mother overdose, which led her straight to the home of some of the sick most dangerous men. But not the most dangerous..
Ripley.."Rip" is feared among all..the most dangerous man in the game. Professional killer. Sexiest antihero.
Rip catches Dylan breaking into his house..little does he know it's to steal just enough money to get her dog out of the pound. Rip decides to keep her for a month so that she can earn the money...
The sexual tension between these two was real and hot damn I'm a fan!
Nothing I love more than a sexy dangerous antihero alpha hole. My guilty pleasure 👌.
Cannot say enough about this serious!! Loved it!
Dylan..
Dylan had it rough from day 1. Sent into the system after her mother overdose, which led her straight to the home of some of the sick most dangerous men. But not the most dangerous..
Ripley.."Rip" is feared among all..the most dangerous man in the game. Professional killer. Sexiest antihero.
Rip catches Dylan breaking into his house..little does he know it's to steal just enough money to get her dog out of the pound. Rip decides to keep her for a month so that she can earn the money...
The sexual tension between these two was real and hot damn I'm a fan!
Nothing I love more than a sexy dangerous antihero alpha hole. My guilty pleasure 👌.
Cannot say enough about this serious!! Loved it!
the_sassy_bookworm's review
5.0
Same cover as book one. See my thoughts on that review. I am incredibly bummed right now. Why do you ask? Because this series is finished. I don't want this series to be finished. I want MORE Rip and Dylan...SO much more...sigh. What can I say about this episode that I haven't already said about the first three? The writing for all four parts was top notch. The pacing was incredible. The sex scenes were smokin' hot. Rip and Dylan were complex and well-developed characters. It had twist and turns. Murder and mayhem. Death and destruction and so much more.
Secrets are revealed in this episode. Revenge is handed out. You'll feel happy about the way things are ended, but I can't help feeling there is more story yet to be told. One can only hope so! Two HUGE thumbs up for the entire series from your truly.
astridthebookishsweettooth's review
5.0
5 BUTTERFLY STARS
Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books
Preface: This review covers all four episodes in this series. I'm trying to be as vague as possible and to keep it spoiler-free so that those who haven't read all episodes yet can enjoy the full experience.
Sometimes I like to venture into the darker corners of my mind with the help of a super talented author. When I hear Keri Lake has a new book coming out I'll hand over the reins and let her take me out of my comfort zone. I trust her to make me squirm uncomfortably...and still have a good time.
Dylan is only a few weeks away from her 18th birthday and it can't come quick enough. At the hand of her uncle she suffers unmentionable abuse which she only bears in a drugged up stupor and barely remembers what happened afterwards. Her mother died of a drug overdose, or that's what authorities want her to believe, and her father committed suicide. Dylan's only tether to a semblance of normalcy and the one being she cares most about is her dog Charlie. After another horrific experience with her uncle she has had enough and flees the filthy apartment. Having no money to get by is a problem so what's a girl to do?
Ripley is a hitman for one of the mob families competing for power in Chicago. When he follows one of his targets he observes a girl getting into the car of the man he is supposed to kill. He saves her from being raped and killed...and is bemused. Rip doesn't *save* people. He tortures them, makes them beg for a merciful death without remorse. This girl, though, is an enigma to him. She is innocent and yet she isn't, she is naive and still streetwise. Ripley doesn't need witnesses yet he sends her off on her way...but...he can't stop thinking about her. So what's a guy to do?
If you think loving a man like Rip is impossible let me tell you - it isn't. In some twisted logic Keri Lake makes you believe that this cold blooded, obviously psychopathic killer is deep down a good man. He is ruthless, twisted, charismatic and single minded in his focus on his target. Dylan brings out the tender feelings inside of him he didn't think he had. Is he gentle with her? Far from it. Their love is raw, violent and volatile.
Dylan is a contradiction of naiveté and experience, innocence and jadedness, toughness and vulnerability. She fascinates the cruel Ripley and soon he finds himself entangled in a relationship with an expiry date. The more time he spends with her the more he obsesses about her and the more possessive he gets. And can I say he is HOT? Because, damn, he is!
Dylan is probably my favorite heroine by Keri Lake as of yet. She is strong with enough softness, sweetness and vulnerability to make her relatable. She has a youth about her that belies the darkness inside her. I don't think I would have survived the atrocities she experienced in her young life. Together Dylan and Rip are explosive but if you look closely there is a gentle side to their relationship that comes unexpected. I adored how they took care of each other, how these two broken souls fell in love and made sense despite their darkness.
Keri Lake's gritty writing is flawless as usual. She tackles a very real and uncomfortable subject and passes with flying colors. The mood is intense. Sinister, brutal and raw and not for the faint of heart, yet in the end you'll find yourself deeply in love with a brutal killer and the love of his life.
If you haven't read a book by this author yet and love grungy and gritty tales I urge you to pick up one of her stories. You won't regret it.
Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books
Preface: This review covers all four episodes in this series. I'm trying to be as vague as possible and to keep it spoiler-free so that those who haven't read all episodes yet can enjoy the full experience.
Sometimes I like to venture into the darker corners of my mind with the help of a super talented author. When I hear Keri Lake has a new book coming out I'll hand over the reins and let her take me out of my comfort zone. I trust her to make me squirm uncomfortably...and still have a good time.
Dylan is only a few weeks away from her 18th birthday and it can't come quick enough. At the hand of her uncle she suffers unmentionable abuse which she only bears in a drugged up stupor and barely remembers what happened afterwards. Her mother died of a drug overdose, or that's what authorities want her to believe, and her father committed suicide. Dylan's only tether to a semblance of normalcy and the one being she cares most about is her dog Charlie. After another horrific experience with her uncle she has had enough and flees the filthy apartment. Having no money to get by is a problem so what's a girl to do?
Ripley is a hitman for one of the mob families competing for power in Chicago. When he follows one of his targets he observes a girl getting into the car of the man he is supposed to kill. He saves her from being raped and killed...and is bemused. Rip doesn't *save* people. He tortures them, makes them beg for a merciful death without remorse. This girl, though, is an enigma to him. She is innocent and yet she isn't, she is naive and still streetwise. Ripley doesn't need witnesses yet he sends her off on her way...but...he can't stop thinking about her. So what's a guy to do?
If you think loving a man like Rip is impossible let me tell you - it isn't. In some twisted logic Keri Lake makes you believe that this cold blooded, obviously psychopathic killer is deep down a good man. He is ruthless, twisted, charismatic and single minded in his focus on his target. Dylan brings out the tender feelings inside of him he didn't think he had. Is he gentle with her? Far from it. Their love is raw, violent and volatile.
And as much as I fear that my demons will ultimately tear her apart, the disturbing reality is, they’d probably get drunk with hers and have a fucking orgy together.
Dylan is a contradiction of naiveté and experience, innocence and jadedness, toughness and vulnerability. She fascinates the cruel Ripley and soon he finds himself entangled in a relationship with an expiry date. The more time he spends with her the more he obsesses about her and the more possessive he gets. And can I say he is HOT? Because, damn, he is!
“This is what fascinates me about you. Doesn’t matter that you’re tied to a bed in a basement, facing all variety of gruesome outcomes, you never lose that spitfire attitude.”
Dylan is probably my favorite heroine by Keri Lake as of yet. She is strong with enough softness, sweetness and vulnerability to make her relatable. She has a youth about her that belies the darkness inside her. I don't think I would have survived the atrocities she experienced in her young life. Together Dylan and Rip are explosive but if you look closely there is a gentle side to their relationship that comes unexpected. I adored how they took care of each other, how these two broken souls fell in love and made sense despite their darkness.
Merciless and merciful. Wild and broken. He’s a raging fire, with the inclination to destroy whatever gets in his path, and I’m nothing but a small scrap of kindling. Yet the way he stares at me with such reverence, makes me feel like I’m the one holding the match.
Keri Lake's gritty writing is flawless as usual. She tackles a very real and uncomfortable subject and passes with flying colors. The mood is intense. Sinister, brutal and raw and not for the faint of heart, yet in the end you'll find yourself deeply in love with a brutal killer and the love of his life.
If you haven't read a book by this author yet and love grungy and gritty tales I urge you to pick up one of her stories. You won't regret it.
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