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rizzzin 's review for:
Den of Vipers
by K.A. Knight
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Den of Vipers had me hooked—I devoured it in just four days! This was my first steamy read after a long break, and it was also my first book with such intense violence, toxicity, and dark elements, including sex torture, murder, and polygamy. It was so wrong and completely against my values, but—God forgive me—I actually enjoyed it!
When it comes to the characters, I loved the diversity and uniqueness of Diesel, Garrett, Ryder, and Kenzo. But if I’m being honest, I was rooting more for Ryder and Kenzo. Ryder had the perfect balance of wit, strength, wildness, and romance—everything I’d probably fall for in real life. Meanwhile, Kenzo’s sweetness, genuine care, and soft side, mixed with just the right amount of wildness, made me weak!
I’ll admit, I lowkey wished Roxy would just end up with one of them. I even imagined a plot twist where Diesel and Garrett die protecting her, and Kenzo, knowing Ryder has always sacrificed for him, steps aside so Roxy and Ryder could be together. Deep down, I felt like they would have been the best match. But as I got closer to the end and realized that no such twist was coming—and that Roxy truly enjoyed being with all four—I had to accept that, well… it is a Den of Vipers. As much as I favored Ryder, it wouldn’t have been the same without the whole group.
Now, I won’t lie—I’m not really into poly relationships (though the sex scenes? Insanely hot!), and torture during sex isn’t my thing (though a light choke is another story). But overall, I loved the book. I loved how four scarred vipers with broken pasts found softness in a woman and, in the end, made her one of their own. They complement each other in a way that, while far from ideal or healthy, works for them. They love, accept, support, and protect one another—they are a family. And that, to me, is what truly matters. It’s what makes their story beautiful.
When it comes to the characters, I loved the diversity and uniqueness of Diesel, Garrett, Ryder, and Kenzo. But if I’m being honest, I was rooting more for Ryder and Kenzo. Ryder had the perfect balance of wit, strength, wildness, and romance—everything I’d probably fall for in real life. Meanwhile, Kenzo’s sweetness, genuine care, and soft side, mixed with just the right amount of wildness, made me weak!
I’ll admit, I lowkey wished Roxy would just end up with one of them. I even imagined a plot twist where Diesel and Garrett die protecting her, and Kenzo, knowing Ryder has always sacrificed for him, steps aside so Roxy and Ryder could be together. Deep down, I felt like they would have been the best match. But as I got closer to the end and realized that no such twist was coming—and that Roxy truly enjoyed being with all four—I had to accept that, well… it is a Den of Vipers. As much as I favored Ryder, it wouldn’t have been the same without the whole group.
Now, I won’t lie—I’m not really into poly relationships (though the sex scenes? Insanely hot!), and torture during sex isn’t my thing (though a light choke is another story). But overall, I loved the book. I loved how four scarred vipers with broken pasts found softness in a woman and, in the end, made her one of their own. They complement each other in a way that, while far from ideal or healthy, works for them. They love, accept, support, and protect one another—they are a family. And that, to me, is what truly matters. It’s what makes their story beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis