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4.0
Normally I don't read many contemporaries. I prefer at least a touch of magic in my books. It doesn't have to be much. It just has to be there. However, I was very happy that I read Lyric's series in this world and when I saw that this series was gonna tell us what had happened to her roommate I got very excited. I was therefore really happy that I was offered an arc and I was even happier that I could finally dive into this book after a long and hard workday.
Evie is quite clearly not the badass heroine Lyric was. Evie grew up in a cult and although she escaped and found her own place in the world she's still carrying some traces of the cult in her. However, because of her history she's very intelligent, knows how to read situations and people and isn't afraid to ask for help because she knows that she can't handle dangerous situations herself. It makes her amazing in a different kind of way. It also makes her maybe more relatable too.
If you've read the previous series it's not hard to guess what kind of job the guys Evie runs into have. If you're new to this world the author might keep you a little longer in the dark. Eventually everything is connected to both Lyric's and Melody's series perfectly and I can't wait to get some more cameos, mentions and nods in future installments. I'm also really curious about the cult's role in this world and who's really behind it and what goal they might have.
However, this book does make clear that this series is dark. I don't have triggers so for me there were not issues in this book, but you might wanna check out the triggers if you do have some. There are quite some disturbing scenes in this book, there is some on page sexual assault and I'm fairly sure this was only the beginning. Luckily there are also some overprotective guys who DO love the heroine to give us hope that there might be a happy ending for Evie. Somewhen. Eventually.
Evie is quite clearly not the badass heroine Lyric was. Evie grew up in a cult and although she escaped and found her own place in the world she's still carrying some traces of the cult in her. However, because of her history she's very intelligent, knows how to read situations and people and isn't afraid to ask for help because she knows that she can't handle dangerous situations herself. It makes her amazing in a different kind of way. It also makes her maybe more relatable too.
If you've read the previous series it's not hard to guess what kind of job the guys Evie runs into have. If you're new to this world the author might keep you a little longer in the dark. Eventually everything is connected to both Lyric's and Melody's series perfectly and I can't wait to get some more cameos, mentions and nods in future installments. I'm also really curious about the cult's role in this world and who's really behind it and what goal they might have.
However, this book does make clear that this series is dark. I don't have triggers so for me there were not issues in this book, but you might wanna check out the triggers if you do have some. There are quite some disturbing scenes in this book, there is some on page sexual assault and I'm fairly sure this was only the beginning. Luckily there are also some overprotective guys who DO love the heroine to give us hope that there might be a happy ending for Evie. Somewhen. Eventually.
the_sugared_bookworm's review
5.0
I went into this completely blind, only knowing that it was dark. And I LOVED it!! From beginning to end, this is one crazy and twisty rollercoaster ride of a story!! I was immediately sucked in and couldn't put it down! I loved Evie! She's tough, resilience and has a strong sense of self preservation. She's been through so much and while she still such a fighter, she's smart in how she fights her battles. I love how instantly protective Dylan and Hudson are with her. As I said, it is dark and deals with some dark subjects, so please check the TW. I loved it and am looking forward to the next book!
tj_darkreads's review
5.0
Oh man is it good to be back in this world of Ascendance Bay of Welhurst University by these 2 ladies. If you've read about Lyric Sterling in the Sweetest Revenge Series this story is about her roommate and best friend Evie (Brittany). It's been a minute since I read that series, so it took me a lil bit to remember Evie and what had happened to her, and if you haven't oh you definitely need to. I'm not going to give thing's away other than read this book as it's the 1st book and thing's are only going to get more intense. But thing's are starting off with bang from the start it had me flipping pages to find out what was happening next, and that cliffhanger as you learn of a shocking secret that might explain some one's attitude iykyk
ariloves2read's review
5.0
I absolutely need more of this book!! Not only did I read my way through the Sweetest Revenge Series, but I can't wait to read about FMC's story!! Not only is this book great from page one.. the ending just makes you wonder what comes next.
la_vampiresa's review
4.0
Dark Knight is the first book in the Sweetest Sacrifice series. This is actually a spin-off series of the Sweetest Revenge series. While it's not necessary to read the previous series first, but I highly recommend it, as it contains minor spoilers
This series follows the life of Evie. Evie was Lyric's kidnapped roommate. From the beginning, this was one hell of a dark ride. We do get a bit more of a look into Evie's past and her life in the cult. This *might* become an RH, but for now definitely had MFM vibes. I'm honestly hoping more of a glow up from Evie, but really looking forward to reading more of this series!
This series follows the life of Evie. Evie was Lyric's kidnapped roommate. From the beginning, this was one hell of a dark ride. We do get a bit more of a look into Evie's past and her life in the cult. This *might* become an RH, but for now definitely had MFM vibes. I'm honestly hoping more of a glow up from Evie, but really looking forward to reading more of this series!
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