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F*ck Steal Kill by Kris Butler
3.5
Content Warnings: sexual content, violence, blood, gore, murder, torture, sexual harassment, child abuse, death of loved one[s], sexism, physical abuse,
Mention of: attempted rape and sexual assault
***Probably missing a few warnings...but the beginning of the book had warnings in it so read that before starting the book***
Overall I really enjoyed this story...though I do with the epilogue didn't feel so rushed...I love learning about multiple romantic dynamics but I would have liked the story to feel more balanced. Either this book should have only focused on one why choose [which it mainly did] and it should have been turned into a trilogy where we had a book to explore the poly relationship as well as the other why choose...instead of rushing at the end to show/tell us how the other two dynamics were formed.
Mention of: attempted rape and sexual assault
***Probably missing a few warnings...but the beginning of the book had warnings in it so read that before starting the book***
Overall I really enjoyed this story...though I do with the epilogue didn't feel so rushed...I love learning about multiple romantic dynamics but I would have liked the story to feel more balanced. Either this book should have only focused on one why choose [which it mainly did] and it should have been turned into a trilogy where we had a book to explore the poly relationship as well as the other why choose...instead of rushing at the end to show/tell us how the other two dynamics were formed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Violence, Gore, Torture, Murder, Sexism, and Death
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
3.75
Content Warnings: sexual content, violence, blood, war, death of loved one[s], gore, murder, torture, sexual harassment, sexual assault, kidnapping, sexism, classism,
Mention of: rape, physical abuse, infidelity, child abuse,
The first part of this book has me excitedly devouring it...sadly the middle was a lot of the same which had me forcing my way through a lot of it...then the last part threw so many things at me I was excited but also a bit overwhelmed 🤷🏽♀️
Looking forward to reading the next book and hoping that the pacing is better.
Mention of: rape, physical abuse, infidelity, child abuse,
The first part of this book has me excitedly devouring it...sadly the middle was a lot of the same which had me forcing my way through a lot of it...then the last part threw so many things at me I was excited but also a bit overwhelmed 🤷🏽♀️
Looking forward to reading the next book and hoping that the pacing is better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Blood, Death, Murder, Violence, War, Gore, Torture, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Sexism
Minor: Rape, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Child abuse
Raise the Blood by Nenia Campbell
4.25
Content Warnings: sexual content, blood, gore, death, murder, sexual harassment, sexual assault, attempted rape, torture, misogyny, gaslighting, toxic relationship[s], emotional abuse, and physical abuse.
Mention of: animal death, animal cruelty, death of loved one[s], rape
Wow...this book takes you for a ride!
It's giving "The Invitation" mixed with "Ready or Not"...and more that I'm forgetting at the time 😅
I didn't really know what I was getting into when starting this book...but am I glad I did!
We get a dark romance set mostly in an old Victorian house in a small town...where the whole town seems to have something negative to say about the family that lives in said house.
I love how from the start I was wanting Nadine to give into the flirty Cal and just see what he's all about...but of course when she finally decides to I'm screaming "ABORT! RUN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION FOR YOUR SAFETY!" 🤣🤣🤣
Ngl I didn't even pay attention to the description of Cal because all I could think about was Thomas Doherty [The Invitation]
This was another book though where I think the leading lady should have forced some groveling from the leading man...knocked him down a few pegs for the treatment he put her through by him...😮💨
Any who...if you're looking for a dark romance with a thriller/mystery/horror film vibe I highly recommend diving into Raise the Blood!
Mention of: animal death, animal cruelty, death of loved one[s], rape
Wow...this book takes you for a ride!
It's giving "The Invitation" mixed with "Ready or Not"...and more that I'm forgetting at the time 😅
I didn't really know what I was getting into when starting this book...but am I glad I did!
We get a dark romance set mostly in an old Victorian house in a small town...where the whole town seems to have something negative to say about the family that lives in said house.
I love how from the start I was wanting Nadine to give into the flirty Cal and just see what he's all about...but of course when she finally decides to I'm screaming "ABORT! RUN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION FOR YOUR SAFETY!" 🤣🤣🤣
Ngl I didn't even pay attention to the description of Cal because all I could think about was Thomas Doherty [The Invitation]
This was another book though where I think the leading lady should have forced some groveling from the leading man...knocked him down a few pegs for the treatment he put her through by him...😮💨
Any who...if you're looking for a dark romance with a thriller/mystery/horror film vibe I highly recommend diving into Raise the Blood!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Death, Murder, Animal death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, and Rape
Serpents of Sky and Flame by Rebecca F. Kenney
4.5
Content Warnings: sexual content, war themes, death, blood, gore, murder, breeding, suicidal ideations, and threat of rape.
Mention of: death of loved one[s]
OMG so much YES! I knew when I first read the summary of this book it was one that I was going to want to read...then when I found out Rebecca was giving out ARCs...I JUMPED right over to that link and applied right away.
This book gives us a brooding man with the weight of his race on his shoulders and a Princess who's own inaction weighs heavily on her.
The beginning of this book gives MAJOR 7 Brides for 7 Brothers vibes...which I LOVE! I seriously cannot wait to meet the other couples and see how the dragons woo their human women. 🥰
Mention of: death of loved one[s]
OMG so much YES! I knew when I first read the summary of this book it was one that I was going to want to read...then when I found out Rebecca was giving out ARCs...I JUMPED right over to that link and applied right away.
This book gives us a brooding man with the weight of his race on his shoulders and a Princess who's own inaction weighs heavily on her.
The beginning of this book gives MAJOR 7 Brides for 7 Brothers vibes...which I LOVE! I seriously cannot wait to meet the other couples and see how the dragons woo their human women. 🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Blood, Pregnancy, Gore, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
4.0
Content Warnings: sexual content, stalking, violence, gun violence, murder, death, harassment,
Mention of: child abuse, child endangerment, death of loved one[s],
This was a fun read! Definitely felt more fluffy, for a stalker romance, than I'm used to but I loved it ^^
Mention of: child abuse, child endangerment, death of loved one[s],
This was a fun read! Definitely felt more fluffy, for a stalker romance, than I'm used to but I loved it ^^
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Death, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse and Cannibalism
The Consequence by L. Knight
3.75
Content Warnings: sexual content, loss of loved one[s], difficult pregnancy, medical complications during pregnancy, abandonment, verbal and emotional abuse, and caring for a parent with mental health issues.
I would have loved a little more inside into their original week together...other than that an enjoyable read ^^ Can't wait to dive into book 3 that has a throuple!
I would have loved a little more inside into their original week together...other than that an enjoyable read ^^ Can't wait to dive into book 3 that has a throuple!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
The Night Ends With Fire by K.X. Song
5.0
Content Warnings: some sexual content, violence, torture, sexual harassment, sexual assault, kidnapping, sexism, classism, war themes,
Mention of: child abuse, addiction, mental health issues, adult entertainers,
***I received an ARC of this book, through Netgalley, ahead of release***
Do you ever finish a book and instantly want to cry and smack some people right across the face? 😅 Those are the emotions the ending gave me.
This is not the Disney Mulan we grew up with...in some ways it was a million times better...and in others I wish it was more Disney 🥹
Phenomenal book that I'm happy I pre-ordered so I can reread when it's released.
Mention of: child abuse, addiction, mental health issues, adult entertainers,
***I received an ARC of this book, through Netgalley, ahead of release***
Do you ever finish a book and instantly want to cry and smack some people right across the face? 😅 Those are the emotions the ending gave me.
This is not the Disney Mulan we grew up with...in some ways it was a million times better...and in others I wish it was more Disney 🥹
Phenomenal book that I'm happy I pre-ordered so I can reread when it's released.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, Violence, Sexism, Torture, Classism, War, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse, Addiction, and Mental illness
The Auction by L. Knight
3.5
Content Warnings: sexual content, violence, verbal abuse, sexual harassment,
Mention of: bullying, attempted rape, rape, death of loved one,
A fun read though ngl the 3rd act break up...I'm still pissed at the things he said to her. 😤
Mention of: bullying, attempted rape, rape, death of loved one,
A fun read though ngl the 3rd act break up...I'm still pissed at the things he said to her. 😤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, and Rape
Black Dahlia by Tiffany Patterson
3.5
Content Warnings: sexual content, violence, stalking, and emotional abuse.
Mention of: infidelity, emotional abuse, loss of loved one
I loved getting to know Mercedes and Raul more. Although I didn't guess the why of it I definitely knew who the stalker was from the start so it felt a bit frustrating waiting for them to realize it 😅 I also felt like the ending was a little rushed, I think we could have spent a little more time there instead of jumping to the epilogue.
Overall a fun read and I look forward to diving into book 3.
Mention of: infidelity, emotional abuse, loss of loved one
I loved getting to know Mercedes and Raul more. Although I didn't guess the why of it I definitely knew who the stalker was from the start so it felt a bit frustrating waiting for them to realize it 😅 I also felt like the ending was a little rushed, I think we could have spent a little more time there instead of jumping to the epilogue.
Overall a fun read and I look forward to diving into book 3.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent
Wolf Mate by Bella Jacobs
3.0
Content Warnings: sexual content, violence, sexism,
Mention of: physical abuse, bullying, emotional abuse, sexual assault, pregnancy, infertility issues
I really feel like this should have been squished from 4 books into a duology...that was part of a bigger overarching series...the way everything went in book 4 felt pretty anti-climactic and tied up quickly...🤷🏽♀️
Mention of: physical abuse, bullying, emotional abuse, sexual assault, pregnancy, infertility issues
I really feel like this should have been squished from 4 books into a duology...that was part of a bigger overarching series...the way everything went in book 4 felt pretty anti-climactic and tied up quickly...🤷🏽♀️