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Heart of the Villain
by Dany Crooks
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Favorite Quote: “They were seeing the Marlena who was rising from the ashes, the girl who was no longer allowing herself to be treated as less than who she was—no longer standing in her parents’ shadows.”
A Phoenix Blurb: Marlena was the good girl her entire life. She did everything that was expected of her. She pushed her body, mind, and soul to the brink of death for them. All the while, her heart was left to fend for itself against the harsh, brazen ice of her parents cruelty. Now, Marlena will show all those who dared to betray, doubt and ignore her just who she is and just how powerful she became.. right under their noses. If only they had shown her even an ounce of love, perhaps their blood wouldn’t be coating her hands.
What I enjoyed: I could NOT put this book down and absolutely devoured it in a day. I didn’t think Dany Crooks could change my mind about the villain we all came to hate in Revenge of the Forgotten. I WAS WRONG. I have never fallen in love with a villain quite like this. I have never HURT for a villain quite like this. I have never ROOTED for a villain quite like this. Though only a novella, Dany Crooks does a phenomenal job at placing the ground work and piecing together the events in Marlena’s life that led her to that fateful day in her induction day. Did I mention a forbidden romance that will rip out your heart as you watch it unfold? And yes I said “watch”. Dany Crooks is unbelievably masterful at using just enough and the right descriptions to immerse you into the growing world of Tolevarre. I’m not a visionary person, so it isn’t very often that I can imagine scenes as I read them. But Dany has the special touch. Please do not skip out on this amazing read!
Any struggles?: Only in wiping my ugly crying tears away.
Would I recommend?: ABSOLUTELY! If you are a fan of the romantasy genre- this is a must read! Please read Revenge of the Forgotten first though for full impact. (Trust me- it’s just as good!)
A Phoenix Blurb: Marlena was the good girl her entire life. She did everything that was expected of her. She pushed her body, mind, and soul to the brink of death for them. All the while, her heart was left to fend for itself against the harsh, brazen ice of her parents cruelty. Now, Marlena will show all those who dared to betray, doubt and ignore her just who she is and just how powerful she became.. right under their noses. If only they had shown her even an ounce of love, perhaps their blood wouldn’t be coating her hands.
What I enjoyed: I could NOT put this book down and absolutely devoured it in a day. I didn’t think Dany Crooks could change my mind about the villain we all came to hate in Revenge of the Forgotten. I WAS WRONG. I have never fallen in love with a villain quite like this. I have never HURT for a villain quite like this. I have never ROOTED for a villain quite like this. Though only a novella, Dany Crooks does a phenomenal job at placing the ground work and piecing together the events in Marlena’s life that led her to that fateful day in her induction day. Did I mention a forbidden romance that will rip out your heart as you watch it unfold? And yes I said “watch”. Dany Crooks is unbelievably masterful at using just enough and the right descriptions to immerse you into the growing world of Tolevarre. I’m not a visionary person, so it isn’t very often that I can imagine scenes as I read them. But Dany has the special touch. Please do not skip out on this amazing read!
Any struggles?: Only in wiping my ugly crying tears away.
Would I recommend?: ABSOLUTELY! If you are a fan of the romantasy genre- this is a must read! Please read Revenge of the Forgotten first though for full impact. (Trust me- it’s just as good!)