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A review by loverofromance
Crux Untamed by Tillie Cole
challenging
dark
emotional
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? No
5.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Book Evaluation:
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First Impressions
Crux Untamed is the 6th book in the "Hades Hangmen" series. I managed to download this one and the next novella before the books were deleted. Hopefully, I can find the 7th, I think I saw my library carrying it so hopefully I will be able to get my hands on that one. But Crux Untamed was such an amazing story, I will say that I think this one is my favorite of the series and its not even a contest. As much as I love the previous books, there was something about this one that just melted my heart and struck on a deep level. Tillie Cole is an author that is unmatched and the way that she just pulls you in with her fascinating characters and not one of her books are like the other which is what I really admire her for. (I will never understand the hate, because this book was beautifully tackled and melted my heart.
First Line
I ran down the hallway.
Summary
Elysia Willis has always craved the quiet type of life. When she meets the wrong man and ends up in his snares, her brothers finds her a safe haven away from him. But she knows how dangerous the cartel is and that he will never stop looking for her. When danger to her resurfaces, she is to be protected by two of her brother's men in the MC....Hush and Cowboy. These two are a team deal, they tend to share just about everything including women. Both Cowboy and Hush are intrigued by Sia. There is a connection that is slowly building between them. But each of them have a painful past but if they learn to trust in each other, they might just be able to form a bond that nothing can tear apart if they trust in each other and that love forming....
What I Loved
What can I say about this one here....this book was just epic. It had me in all of my feels and I love how this author really tugs you so endearingly into the story. I was all in with my heart with this story. I never know how authors will handle a menage romance, but the way that this one was dealt I really was so fascinated in seeing what these three built together and how the author handled their relationship was perfection. It was so well developed that we see a strong focus between all three individuals and it was beautiful. There are some harsh issues that are tackled here, especially issues of racism and bigotry that are in this story. But we also see change and personal growth and learning to rise above your circumstances to become a better person and learn the right way to look at others. There was so much intense emotion packed in this story, this is probably the most intense on a emotional level than I have seen with this author. I also was so intrigued with the brother sister relationship. These two have so much work and its handled very well in this story. The forbidden theme to the story is pretty intense as the brother basically forbids Cowboy and Hush to be involved with this sister and the way it gets resolved in the end ....strikes deep.
If you are a fan of the series or this author, I highly recommend this one here. A captivating story that pulled me in so quickly.
What I Struggled With
Nothing. Some of the racism talk is going to be difficult for some readers, so just be mentally prepared for seeing it in the story as this story tackles some difficult topics some readers aren't used to see in a story.
Overall View
Crux Untamed is a riveting story that will pull you in immediately, a story of deep intimacy, facing up to the scars of the past and learning to embrace love in the right time and the values of trust in a relationship.
Favorite Quote(s)
Donβt worry, cher, weβll wear Hush down together. Get him seeing things our way. His walls are high, but I reckon we can smash through them if we try hard enough.
No selfishness. No jealousy. Just love.
Love doesn't see color. Only pure hearts.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Abused, Rancher, Bikers
Themes: Motorcycle Clubs, PTSD, Danger, Interracial Love
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Forbidden Love, Brother's Best Friend(s)
Book Perspective
Multiple POV's
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A Mix
Song This Book Inspires
Bigger than the Whole Sky by Taylor Swift
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes I would recommend reading this series in order
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:πππππ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
Crux Untamed is the 6th book in the "Hades Hangmen" series. I managed to download this one and the next novella before the books were deleted. Hopefully, I can find the 7th, I think I saw my library carrying it so hopefully I will be able to get my hands on that one. But Crux Untamed was such an amazing story, I will say that I think this one is my favorite of the series and its not even a contest. As much as I love the previous books, there was something about this one that just melted my heart and struck on a deep level. Tillie Cole is an author that is unmatched and the way that she just pulls you in with her fascinating characters and not one of her books are like the other which is what I really admire her for. (I will never understand the hate, because this book was beautifully tackled and melted my heart.
First Line
I ran down the hallway.
Summary
Elysia Willis has always craved the quiet type of life. When she meets the wrong man and ends up in his snares, her brothers finds her a safe haven away from him. But she knows how dangerous the cartel is and that he will never stop looking for her. When danger to her resurfaces, she is to be protected by two of her brother's men in the MC....Hush and Cowboy. These two are a team deal, they tend to share just about everything including women. Both Cowboy and Hush are intrigued by Sia. There is a connection that is slowly building between them. But each of them have a painful past but if they learn to trust in each other, they might just be able to form a bond that nothing can tear apart if they trust in each other and that love forming....
What I Loved
What can I say about this one here....this book was just epic. It had me in all of my feels and I love how this author really tugs you so endearingly into the story. I was all in with my heart with this story. I never know how authors will handle a menage romance, but the way that this one was dealt I really was so fascinated in seeing what these three built together and how the author handled their relationship was perfection. It was so well developed that we see a strong focus between all three individuals and it was beautiful. There are some harsh issues that are tackled here, especially issues of racism and bigotry that are in this story. But we also see change and personal growth and learning to rise above your circumstances to become a better person and learn the right way to look at others. There was so much intense emotion packed in this story, this is probably the most intense on a emotional level than I have seen with this author. I also was so intrigued with the brother sister relationship. These two have so much work and its handled very well in this story. The forbidden theme to the story is pretty intense as the brother basically forbids Cowboy and Hush to be involved with this sister and the way it gets resolved in the end ....strikes deep.
If you are a fan of the series or this author, I highly recommend this one here. A captivating story that pulled me in so quickly.
What I Struggled With
Nothing. Some of the racism talk is going to be difficult for some readers, so just be mentally prepared for seeing it in the story as this story tackles some difficult topics some readers aren't used to see in a story.
Overall View
Crux Untamed is a riveting story that will pull you in immediately, a story of deep intimacy, facing up to the scars of the past and learning to embrace love in the right time and the values of trust in a relationship.
Favorite Quote(s)
Donβt worry, cher, weβll wear Hush down together. Get him seeing things our way. His walls are high, but I reckon we can smash through them if we try hard enough.
No selfishness. No jealousy. Just love.
Love doesn't see color. Only pure hearts.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Abused, Rancher, Bikers
Themes: Motorcycle Clubs, PTSD, Danger, Interracial Love
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Forbidden Love, Brother's Best Friend(s)
Book Perspective
Multiple POV's
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A Mix
Song This Book Inspires
Bigger than the Whole Sky by Taylor Swift
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes I would recommend reading this series in order
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.