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A review by readingwithfefe
Carnage by Shantel Tessier
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
1st person/dual pov
Spice: 5/5
Saint Beckham Carter - a devil who walks among men. Don't let that name fool you because this man is 100% the complete opposite of holy. I wouldn't have him any other way either! If you thought the previous books in The L.O.R.D.S world were dark just wait until you let Saint get ahold of your attention. You will be jaw-dropped and eyes glued to the pages as he struts his devilish ass right over any and every line that can be crossed. Yet I found myself not caring one single bit because the amount of obsession this man has for his woman is unreal! I could not, I repeat could not, get enough of how feral he gets over Ashtyn. I'm a sucker for an over-the-top possessive man and Saint checks all the right boxes and then some. And the other two guys... my god. I knew the Spade Brothers were going to be intense but I swear these three are on a whole other level. I don't know how Shantel does it. Every time I read one of these books I think to myself the men in this world can't possibly get more unhinged. Then here comes another Lord in another book proving me wrong haha!
As for Ashtyn, this poor girl, I felt for her so much. The people in her life she is supposed to be able to trust and lean on put her through it let me tell you. The things she winds up going through just broke my heart into pieces. But through it all, you keep seeing the strength and the resilience she has shining from her soul even in her darkest of moments. On top of all of that - kudos to her for being able to handle all the wicked things Saint puts her body through. There couldn't have been a better match for the two of them that's for sure. Oh, and before you start reading make sure to have a fan, a spray bottle, or anything that you can use to cool off nearby because the heat inside Carnage got bumped up to Hades with no intention of chilling back down. The. Spice. Is. Filthy. And so freaking good!
Now for my favorite thing about this book - the storyline. I mean I love a good dark and smutty book as much as the next person but the way all of that is intertwined inside this wild ride of a plot that has all these secrets and twists is the sweetest cherry on top. You never know what's going to be revealed or happen next and it is highly addicting so you've been warned.
It's also stated that this can be read as a standalone and while it absolutely can be if you haven't read the previous books in this world I highly encourage you to do so before reading this one. So much of the story will click into place and make better sense if you do. Even better is they will not wind up spoiled in any way if you do because there are several things in this book that will spoil the storylines of the others before it.
As always please make sure to check the TW before reading and do not take them lightly. Believe me when I say they are there for a reason and they are not an exaggeration. This one gets pretty graphic and pretty dark but it is so worth the read if you can handle the content. I cannot wait for more of the Spade Brothers and to see where Shantel takes this world next!
Spice: 5/5
Saint Beckham Carter - a devil who walks among men. Don't let that name fool you because this man is 100% the complete opposite of holy. I wouldn't have him any other way either! If you thought the previous books in The L.O.R.D.S world were dark just wait until you let Saint get ahold of your attention. You will be jaw-dropped and eyes glued to the pages as he struts his devilish ass right over any and every line that can be crossed. Yet I found myself not caring one single bit because the amount of obsession this man has for his woman is unreal! I could not, I repeat could not, get enough of how feral he gets over Ashtyn. I'm a sucker for an over-the-top possessive man and Saint checks all the right boxes and then some. And the other two guys... my god. I knew the Spade Brothers were going to be intense but I swear these three are on a whole other level. I don't know how Shantel does it. Every time I read one of these books I think to myself the men in this world can't possibly get more unhinged. Then here comes another Lord in another book proving me wrong haha!
As for Ashtyn, this poor girl, I felt for her so much. The people in her life she is supposed to be able to trust and lean on put her through it let me tell you. The things she winds up going through just broke my heart into pieces. But through it all, you keep seeing the strength and the resilience she has shining from her soul even in her darkest of moments. On top of all of that - kudos to her for being able to handle all the wicked things Saint puts her body through. There couldn't have been a better match for the two of them that's for sure. Oh, and before you start reading make sure to have a fan, a spray bottle, or anything that you can use to cool off nearby because the heat inside Carnage got bumped up to Hades with no intention of chilling back down. The. Spice. Is. Filthy. And so freaking good!
Now for my favorite thing about this book - the storyline. I mean I love a good dark and smutty book as much as the next person but the way all of that is intertwined inside this wild ride of a plot that has all these secrets and twists is the sweetest cherry on top. You never know what's going to be revealed or happen next and it is highly addicting so you've been warned.
It's also stated that this can be read as a standalone and while it absolutely can be if you haven't read the previous books in this world I highly encourage you to do so before reading this one. So much of the story will click into place and make better sense if you do. Even better is they will not wind up spoiled in any way if you do because there are several things in this book that will spoil the storylines of the others before it.
As always please make sure to check the TW before reading and do not take them lightly. Believe me when I say they are there for a reason and they are not an exaggeration. This one gets pretty graphic and pretty dark but it is so worth the read if you can handle the content. I cannot wait for more of the Spade Brothers and to see where Shantel takes this world next!