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Beautiful Little Freaks: A Gatsby Retelling by Tylor Paige

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Phenomenal!! I loved this so much, I’m telling you now, it’s going straight onto my re-read list. This is a modern day Great Gatsby retelling, executed in such a beautifully dark coded way. We all know the original story, but reimagining it as a horror romance was nothing short of brilliant.

The book follows two lost souls, Daisy (FMC) and Gatsby (MMC), from completely opposite backgrounds who find each other. I won’t give away any twists (no spoilers here!), but the storytelling is masterful. It was fascinating to explore Gatsby’s insecurities and how he reshaped himself into who he wanted to be.

That said, since this is a horror romance, check the trigger warnings—it delves into some heavy topics. Daisy’s character endures so much throughout the story, and at times, my heart absolutely ached for her. I absolutely love Tylor Paige's writing there are twist to this story that keep you locked in and the ending is fantastic. Just add it now to TBR.

The Devil Within by L.O. Gold

adventurous dark medium-paced

5.0

OMG, this book is a Banger!

Okay, so if you’re reading this, you’ve probably already checked out The Devil in Disguise (Book 1). Well, buckle up, because this one picks up right where that left off—plus we get some wild new POVs of past events and way more backstory on Luke, who’s deliciously unhinged.

I was obsessed with this whole story. Luke is chaos in the best way, and Celeste’s growth? Chef’s kiss. But honestly? The real standout here is Olivia. Girl’s a professional piercer, and let’s just say… we see her work in action. My jaw literally dropped, which I still have to pick up.

And that cliffhanger?! Now I’m dying for Book 3. This is a absolute must ad to TBR.

Bleed For Me by Annika Nofal

dark tense medium-paced

4.25

 This is one I’d definitely say add to your TBR! But fair warning, it ends on a cliffhanger, so brace yourselves.

The book doesn’t hold back when introducing the characters and how they ended up in the asylum. I loved that you get to know who everyone is upfront, including their diagnoses and backstories. The way everything unfolds is so smooth, and the spice is HOT.

You’re going to love Archer, Seven, Jordan, and Pastor Valentine (but definitely check the triggers with these boys). Rosie, our FMC, had no idea what she was getting into and every moment was fantastic. 

The Road To Ruined by Elle Mitchell

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

When I say this duet is close to perfection, I mean it. I’m not usually a Rockstar Romance girlie, but I am an obsession, stalker, and unaliver girlie and Road to Ruin delivered all of that and more. This book has character development, banter, and plot twists. The spice of course is delicious.  I’m keeping this review short because I don’t want to spoil anything, but trust me, this is a must read.

Pretty Poisoned by Elle Mitchell

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

** Warning ** This does end on a cliffhanger, so make sure you have Book 2 ready. This was recommended by a mutual, and I am so happy I did not put this on the back burner. Check triggers, check triggers, check triggers. There are some heavy themes in this book.

Teagan is an influencer and podcaster who wants to uncover the real story behind the mystery of the band God of Tomorrow. However, she soon finds out that she is way in over her head. Not only that, but she starts to fall for them. And like most rock group stories we’ve all heard about, things get wild when she joins them on a leg of their tour.

This is a fast-paced, smooth, easy read with delicious spice. If you love Rockstar romance, this needs to be on your list.

The Devil in Disguise by L.O. Gold, L.O. Gold

dark fast-paced

5.0

Check triggers with this one please. This is extremely fast paced and has a twist that I did not see coming. Since this is a quick novella I will give you this, it is nice and spicy, has a good story line. I can not wait for book 2.

Degrading Her by Audrey Rush

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

 This is Book 2 of The Dark Assassins Duet, and it focuses on Fiona (the FMC and Maisie's sister) and Sawyer (the MMC and Wilder's brother). (Maisie and Wilder were the main characters in Book 1.) Sawyer is a manipulative jerk in this book, and it was absolutely delicious. As for Fiona, I found her frustrating at times, but she eventually grew on me. I don’t want to give too much away, and while this is listed as a slow burn, I devoured it in a day. It’s a great mix of plot, spice, and character development. I would definitely recommend it! 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ghost Dick by Kinsley Kincaid

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was a quick, fun read, and I can see why a lot of people love it. It has a nice mix of spice and plot. This is a taboo dark romance—kind of. It's between a niece and her deceased uncle, so I'm not entirely sure if it still counts as taboo if he's dead. 🤷🏽 And yes, this is a paranormal dark romance, and it is so naughty. I highly recommend it! Merrick the MMC has a inner dialog that is so unhinged.

Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely floored. This book is so good! It seamlessly blends the new generation of Spine Ridge University into the story, and to make things easier, the author includes a family tree at the beginning of the book, which I really appreciated.

This is a raunchy, fast paced, bully, dark academia romance. To give you a brief overview: Ivy (the FMC) steals from the Skull and Serpent House, where Silas, Heath, and Max (our MMCs) live. When they discover she’s the one who stole from them, she offers herself as collateral to pay them back.

I loved this story and the dynamic between the characters. It was a fun ride, and I’m excited that there are more books in this world to come!

Graves by Katelyn Taylor

dark fast-paced

4.25

Check you triggers before reading this, It has a laundry list of triggers. 

 Now, call me crazy, but if two 6'5", hot, identical twin brothers fell for me, I would absolutely say yes. One brother, Zayden, is morally black and completely off the rails, while the other, Dominic, is morally gray and just a little less unhinged—maybe. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that both brothers fall for the same girl, and all hell breaks loose. Blake, our FMC (female main character), is stronger than she realizes in this story. It’s fast-paced, well-written, and the spice hits all the right spots. I would definitely recommend it.