A review by meghannreads
Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

“I’ve never felt so full, so nourished. A deep craving finally satisfied. I see so clearly now the cause. A simple truth known long to men and only now discovered by womenfolk. We crave violence. So we swallow violent men.”

I don't read horror but give me an erotic sapphic horror novella with pirates and I'm devouring that in one sitting. This book was so interesting and extremely atmospheric (and a bit gruesome so check the TW). I loved how romantic it was considering all the jealousy and revenge. Also, I just love books with feminine rage!!!!! This book uniquely captures the violence that men can bring when intruding into women's safe spaces and the anger we internalize because of that (but in this book, they actually enact it).