A review by fresholivebread
Shattered by Cynthia Eden

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Shady underworld figure protects criminal psychologist from a deranged killer. Darkest book in the series by far. The suspense is twisty, adrenaline-filled and tad disturbing but is paced well. She has a horrifying past - despite this, she's kind, compassionate, and uses her brilliant mind to hunt for monsters. He's complicated, possessive and super alpha, but surprisingly shows a sweet side when it comes to her. 

Their attraction stemmed from the last book, and the connection here between them is strong and well-explored. There's a dark edge in their romance because of the past, but they trust and are their true selves to each other. Some good steam in their romance, too!