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Wicked Stalker
by Zara J. Black
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was exactly the kind of dark, spicy, obsessive romance I was in the mood for, and I could NOT put it down.
Was it realistic? Not particularly. But if you're picking up a book about a secret society that makes its members abduct and train women as part of their initiation, realism probably isn’t high on your wishlist. What is important, and what this book absolutely delivered on, is tension, heat, and a morally gray hero you can’t help but fall for.
Gabriel is that rare kind of MMC who manages to be both a possessive stalker and completely swoon-worthy. He’s intense, dangerous, and yet somehow still human. His obsession with Eve feels unhinged in the best way. Not cruel, just twisted in a way that scratches the dark romance itch. The story walks that knife’s edge between fantasy and emotional depth, and I devoured it.
Eve, on the other hand, was the one thing that held this back from being a full five stars for me. She’s smart, but it was frustrating how easily she seemed to fall for manipulation. Her shady boyfriend, a fellow Ward’s obvious scheming, and yes, even Gabriel. I wanted her to have just a little more bite.
There isn’t a super complex plot here, but honestly? I didn’t need one. The Brotherhood, the Ward system, the initiation... it’s all just enough to keep the pace moving and give the heat something to burn under. This isn’t one of those dark romances that leaves you emotionally wrecked. It’s indulgent, sexy, and just twisted enough to keep you turning the pages with wide eyes and a racing pulse.
The best part? Books 2 and 3 are already on Kindle Unlimited. If I weren’t drowning in other reads this month, I’d be diving straight into them. And believe me, I will be back for more.
This was exactly the kind of dark, spicy, obsessive romance I was in the mood for, and I could NOT put it down.
Was it realistic? Not particularly. But if you're picking up a book about a secret society that makes its members abduct and train women as part of their initiation, realism probably isn’t high on your wishlist. What is important, and what this book absolutely delivered on, is tension, heat, and a morally gray hero you can’t help but fall for.
Gabriel is that rare kind of MMC who manages to be both a possessive stalker and completely swoon-worthy. He’s intense, dangerous, and yet somehow still human. His obsession with Eve feels unhinged in the best way. Not cruel, just twisted in a way that scratches the dark romance itch. The story walks that knife’s edge between fantasy and emotional depth, and I devoured it.
Eve, on the other hand, was the one thing that held this back from being a full five stars for me. She’s smart, but it was frustrating how easily she seemed to fall for manipulation. Her shady boyfriend, a fellow Ward’s obvious scheming, and yes, even Gabriel. I wanted her to have just a little more bite.
There isn’t a super complex plot here, but honestly? I didn’t need one. The Brotherhood, the Ward system, the initiation... it’s all just enough to keep the pace moving and give the heat something to burn under. This isn’t one of those dark romances that leaves you emotionally wrecked. It’s indulgent, sexy, and just twisted enough to keep you turning the pages with wide eyes and a racing pulse.
The best part? Books 2 and 3 are already on Kindle Unlimited. If I weren’t drowning in other reads this month, I’d be diving straight into them. And believe me, I will be back for more.