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Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas
4.25
dark emotional inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I cannot believe Penelope Douglas pulled this off—she actually made me fall in love with Damon. The man who has been a walking red flag since Corrupt. And yet here I am, swooning. His redemption arc? A little too quick and choppy for me. One minute he’s practically twirling his villain mustache, the next he’s saving Erika from a flaming curtain rod and suddenly the squad is like, “Yeah, he’s fine now.” Um… okay? I wanted it, don’t get me wrong, but I thought it would take more untangling than that. And wait—so he’s just… not mad at his sister anymore?

That said, Damon’s story was satisfying. But Winter? She stole the show for me. Brave, independent, layered, and finally giving us a bit more diversity in this world of privileged chaos. I adored her.

The twists, the gasps, the spice—it was all dialed up. And when Will entered the scene? Chef’s kiss. That’s the energy I’ve been waiting for. Honestly, Damon could’ve shared the love a bit more, but greedy bastard that he is, he kept it locked down.

All in all, I was hooked. Messy, dramatic, indulgent—and I loved every second.