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jessanicolesingh's Reviews (162)
This series was filled with silent rage and absolute filth, and I loved every goddamned second of it!
The dirty talk in these books was jaw dropping! The praise? The degradation? The MMFM dynamic? Chef’s kiss 👌 Most reverse harems I’ve read feature a set of MMCs that are in an already established friend group, so it was refreshing to see these characters all come together separately and bond over their common ground relationships with the FMC.
The pacing of the storyline felt unique as well; a lot of the chapters overlap within the timeline, showing the same events from different perspectives. It had such an interesting revenge plot, at times overshadowed by the number of sex scenes (not that I’m necessarily complaining, the smut was SMUTING), but nonetheless a powerful journey of rebirth. The writing isn't exactly perfect, it definitely needed another run through with an editor for small things like spelling and continuity, but it was a small price to pay for such a steamy tale of vengeance 🔥
dark
mysterious
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This series was filled with silent rage and absolute filth, and I loved every goddamned second of it!
The dirty talk in these books was jaw dropping! The praise? The degradation? The MMFM dynamic? Chef’s kiss 👌 Most reverse harems I’ve read feature a set of MMCs that are in an already established friend group, so it was refreshing to see these characters all come together separately and bond over their common ground relationships with the FMC.
The pacing of the storyline felt unique as well; a lot of the chapters overlap within the timeline, showing the same events from different perspectives. It had such an interesting revenge plot, at times overshadowed by the number of sex scenes (not that I’m necessarily complaining, the smut was SMUTING), but nonetheless a powerful journey of rebirth. The writing isn't exactly perfect, it definitely needed another run through with an editor for small things like spelling and continuity, but it was a small price to pay for such a steamy tale of vengeance 🔥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Stalking
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Holy shit, this was a masterpiece! It was one of the longest books I've read in a while, but there were no dry parts whatsoever and I absolutely flew through it. I honestly wish I could have paused the rest of my life so I could have read this in one sitting, damn my responsibilities.
As much as these pages highlighted a wild and sex filled rockstar life on tour, it also showcased how all consuming grief, betrayal & heartbreak can be. It played just like a movie in my head, and I felt such a wide range of emotions throughout the characters' journeys.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Dementia, Death of parent
Minor: Death, Car accident
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
We’re back in the small town of Grimstone with another gothic romance, this time with significantly less spicy scenes but also more unabashed yearning. Although the story had a slow build, the suspense didn’t feel as mysterious as its interconnected standalone predecessor; I pegged the direction of the plot pretty early on. I also felt that the conclusion, if you will, for the antagonist was very anticlimactic. Overall, I did find myself enjoying the characters, their forbidden love connection, and appreciated the neurodiversity representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment
Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a fun gothic romance with spice, suspense and just a hint of spookiness. There were a few parts that fell a little flat, but I was completely surprised by the plot twist, so that made up some points. I also found it a little odd that the MMC jumped right into BDSM, just assuming the FMC would be into it with zero indicators of her taste or even a conversation about it.
I LOVED the accompanying artwork, however, the illustrations gave Remi a huge rack when she was described as being very small chested several times! Just a quirky continuity issue 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For some reason, this series was a lot to digest and a very slow read for me.
In theory I should have loved it for all of the dark romance themes, but the miscommunication trope was SUCH a drag. I spent so much time internally screaming for the FMC to just tell the MMC the truth, literally just one sentence would have cleared everything up and resolved all of their relationship issues
Over the course of the three books, we see our couple find their way back to love, and back to each other, but only after a considerable amount of trauma that would not realistically be wrapped up so easily with a bow for an HEA. I just felt sad for the main characters, rather than the thrill that usually accompanies this genre.
Additionally, as much as I self identify as a SMUT lover, dare I say there was too much sex between the two? I feel like they just wanted to hump each other 24/7 instead of having constructive conversations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug use, Rape, Sexual content, Police brutality, Cannibalism
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For some reason, this series was a lot to digest and a very slow read for me.
In theory I should have loved it for all of the dark romance themes, but the miscommunication trope was SUCH a drag. I spent so much time internally screaming for the FMC to just tell the MMC the truth, literally just one sentence would have cleared everything up and resolved all of their relationship issues
Over the course of the three books, we see our couple find their way back to love, and back to each other, but only after a considerable amount of trauma that would not realistically be wrapped up so easily with a bow for an HEA. I just felt sad for the main characters, rather than the thrill that usually accompanies this genre.
Additionally, as much as I self identify as a SMUT lover, dare I say there was too much sex between the two? I feel like they just wanted to hump each other 24/7 instead of having constructive conversations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Murder
Minor: Self harm, Violence, Car accident
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For some reason, this series was a lot to digest and a very slow read for me.
In theory I should have loved it for all of the dark romance themes, but the miscommunication trope was SUCH a drag. I spent so much time internally screaming for the FMC to just tell the MMC the truth, literally just one sentence would have cleared everything up and resolved all of their relationship issues
Over the course of the three books, we see our couple find their way back to love, and back to each other, but only after a considerable amount of trauma that would not realistically be wrapped up so easily with a bow for an HEA. I just felt sad for the main characters, rather than the thrill that usually accompanies this genre.
Additionally, as much as I self identify as a SMUT lover, dare I say there was too much sex between the two? I feel like they just wanted to hump each other 24/7 instead of having constructive conversations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy
dark
tense
fast-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
I feel like I had fun while I was reading this book, but after finishing and setting it down I was like “wait, what just happened?” We love an obsessive/possessive MMC, and here we got a 2 for 1 special, very much giving Jekyll and Hyde.
The plot, which was on the slim side outside of the smut, was so fast paced that it almost felt like I missed something. The “love story” between our FMC and the twins was more of lust at first sight, and we didn’t really see their relationship(s) grow organically, they just kinda exploded. It was hot and spicy, but quite unrealistic. Also can we talk about how quickly she forgave Z for technically raping her ? I am all for the unhinged and morally grey, but there has to be consent in CNC matters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, Stalking
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Pregnancy
emotional
sad
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:
Yes
This novella read as an extended epilogue to Under Your Scars, featuring Caroline 17 years after the final events of the first book. We see the repercussions of those final pages, how her life and inner voice have been impacted, and her journey to find closure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Death of parent