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Demon's Dream by Elle Kayson

41 reviews

hammiereads21's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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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readingwithjass's review against another edition

5.0

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thee_book_connoisseur_'s review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense 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: Complicated

Love in the Shadows: A Haunting Tale of Redemption and Desire

Elle Kayson delivers a darkly seductive romance in Demon’s Dream, a story that pulls you into the gritty world of danger, sacrifice, and unlikely love. This is a tale of two broken yet resilient souls—Demon Montana and Dream Castle—whose collision is as explosive as it is transformative.

Demon is an anti-hero in every sense of the word. Hardened by a life filled with bloodshed and betrayal, he lives by his rules: no caring, no attachment, no love. Yet, Dream shatters the very foundation of those rules. Her strength, intelligence, and vulnerability weave a spell over him that even his dark heart cannot resist. Through Demon’s perspective, readers experience his torment, his desire, and his slow, unwilling surrender to the woman who dares to see the man behind the monster.

Dream Castle is a force to be reckoned with. As the “fixer” of her family, she is fiercely independent, resourceful, and unafraid to confront the darkness in Demon. Her initial wariness transforms into a magnetic connection, revealing a depth of emotional vulnerability that feels raw and real. The power dynamic between her and Demon is beautifully complex—equal parts tension, chemistry, and mutual redemption.

Kayson’s writing style is evocative, immersing readers in a world filled with high stakes, passion, and layers of psychological nuance. The dual POVs allow us to see the story through both characters’ eyes, creating an intimate understanding of their thoughts, fears, and desires. The relationship unfolds against a backdrop of danger and intrigue, making the romance feel even more intense and hard-won.

What stands out most is the emotional evolution of Demon and Dream. Their love story is not just about physical attraction but about healing, trust, and finding humanity in the unlikeliest of places. Demon’s transformation from a cold, unfeeling “monster” to a man capable of love is handled with care, while Dream’s ability to soften and strengthen him without losing herself is inspiring. This book covers a lot of heavy topics and I was very intrigued to the growth of the characters and to also see Smoke and Dayana’s story unfold.

The book is as brutal as it is tender, with scenes of raw violence juxtaposed with moments of quiet intimacy. Readers who enjoy dark romances with morally gray characters and intense emotional depth will find Demon’s Dream utterly captivating.

Elle Kayson crafts a gripping tale of redemption and love that will haunt your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page. Demon’s Dream is not just a romance—it’s a journey through darkness, pain, and the healing power of love. A must-read for fans of dark, gritty, and emotionally charged stories.

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mystiereads_dbooknook's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad 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

I do not read Mafia Romances. I have not read Urban Fiction much. But I saw a fellow bookstagrammer give the most excited review about this book and I figured reading a sample page on the Zon could not hurt.

That sample page turned into 4 pages and an immediate click to download (It is on KU). Those 4 pages were enough to have me quit the book I was already reading and dive eyes and emotions first into Demon's Dream.

Now this book will not be for everyone. It is about a violent man, with a deeply disturbing and violent life and childhood, who has to drag and crawl his way forward to find a life he can truly cherish. Reading this is hard on the soul, mainly because you know this is real life for children out in the real world. For me though, between the immersive writing, the growth, and those toe-curling moments, it was worth the tears this book made me shed.

There is a LOT OF SPICE. Those scenes are intense. In the book, issues get worked out that way so be warned it is HOT n HEAVY physically and emotionally.

This book was a lot. But I feel changed by it, which is always an amazing thing to be able to say about a book. Reading this made me feel that maybe I have not enjoyed the books I said I did, because I could not sleep, I did not want to put this one down, I took it everywhere with me, and I have not done that in a while with a book.

At close to 800 pages this is a thickums, but you never get bored and the story is so enthralling, and keeps growing along with the characters, you just never want to stop reading.

Loved it. Shocked myself by how much I loved it. I feel SHOOK. And I will be reading more from this author.

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just_toni's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional tense 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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cecez_libraryy's review against another edition

5.0

funny tense 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: No

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livxinpages's review against another edition

3.25

dark emotional funny sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I wanted to like this book more but, I could not STAND how the MMCs talked to the FMC. I like a dark romance but all that telling them to stfu was too much for me.

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