her_reads3 's review for:

Tied to You by Syn Blackrose

4.0

dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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**Content Warning**: Please read the warning before proceeding to read these books. After you do, it’s not the author's responsibility if you find yourself triggered.

These books delve into dark themes—really dark—and they were exactly what I needed. I’m a very moody reader with no personal triggers, and I found myself enjoying something I wouldn’t have liked five months ago. Remember my review of ‘Craving the Chase’, a book by the same author? At that time, I rated it three stars, but I’m now bumping it up to four, as I wasn’t ready for it back then. However, my mood has changed, and so have my preferences.

The book ‘Kill For You’ came recommended to me on social media, and I do not regret reading it. It masterfully blends dark themes with mental health nuances, and in a way, it was healing for me, though it’s hard to put into words. The main characters' actions are often questionable, as is typical in a dark romance, but I thoroughly enjoyed indulging in such a beautifully crafted story.

After finishing ‘Kill For You’, I wanted more from this author, so I started with the first book in the Kozlov Brothers series, ‘Tied To You’. My craving didn’t stop there, leading me to the Kozlov Bodyguard Series, and today I finished the second book, ‘My Hunger, Your Soul’.

While I love the themes and the journeys of each main character, I still find myself wanting more chapters filled with angst that would tear me apart, lol.

In any case, I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys dark MM romance featuring unhinged villains. Trust me, they are indeed villains, but you’ll love them regardless. Expect morally questionable actions and characters, as well as nuanced mental health representation and complex protagonists. Dive right in!