Anne maria
I got this on Kindle Unlimited, and by Chapter 4, I had purchased the paperback version and six other books by Smauggy Universe. I think that says it all, really.
This book was delightfully humorous. The banter between Luc and Gabe had me laughing out loud many times. The erotica was erotic-king. The drama was drama-ing and the emotions were emo-ting?
Luc and Gabe have such tunnel vision and naivety regarding humanity. The egocentric angel and demon let their hatred and ignorance for us cloud any sense they have.
I loved Brianna; her quieter personality reminded me of myself, so I felt so protective over her, especially given the trauma both she and her son have gone through.
There are many good points lightly touched upon regarding religion, humanity, race & society without the plot becoming an emotional and/or triggering burden to read. Not that this story is emotionless. There are some really touching scenes between the three main characters.
My only criticism is the word “daddy” was used multiple times during the erotic scenes. I just can't with that one....
I can't wait for the second book in this series. Brianna, Luc and Gabe are one of my fav throuples.
It looks like I am about to devour another authors entire series of books, num num yum.
Yeah, yeah yeah, I wrote all that and I've just got to the ending and it took me the fuck out. I don't know how to feel about that lmfao. This bitch not only destroyed earth but she destroyed an entire fucking solar system, friends and family and all, and she's just happily kicking it on her own special little planet with her two drop to your knees sexy fuck god boyfriends, getting orgasm after orgasm and watching her flying children. I. Can. Not! Ha ha Fuck Yeah!
2.5
Ugh... The premise was good; I just couldn't get on board with the author's writing style. I also found the 35-year-old FMC read like a spoiled, horny high schooler, so I found her entire character off-putting.
Sadly, this is my least favourite of the series so far, but if you like the writing style, I feel you'll thoroughly enjoy it, as the story itself is good, even if you really need to suspend belief towards the end.
I had initially written about the inconsistency of Shay wanting to remain under the radar yet immediately demonstrating she had expert knowledge and skills of martial arts and the criminal underworld within a day of meeting and sleeping with Shannon. Then I reminded myself that this is a short novella and a fast pace is needed, so I continued reading with glee.
This was short and sweet. On to book 2.
This is the second novel I've read by Sienne Vega, and I wasn't disappointed. The only thing I am left wondering is: What was Sydney's plan to get revenge on The Steel Kings? She went in without a plan or a clue, and it remained that way.
I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I'm very interested in reading and learning more about the members of The Steel Kings.
In the opening of this book, we witness Cain on the hunt for his obsession, Phoenix, and Phoenix dealing with the aftermath of her kidnapping and torture because, no matter how we, as dark romance lovers, excuse the actions we read, what happened to Phoenix in book one was traumatising, and it's not something always addressed. Not only is the fmc showing clear signs of PTSD, but the abuse has opened the door for her past traumas, which were touched on in book 1, to try and push there way to the surface. Phoenix is suffering. Taylor Rose wrote this beautifully.
There is a scene in this book in the bathroom that caused me to get up in shock, go to the kitchen, and make myself a nice orange latte with foam oat milk and chocolate sprinkles in a desperate bid for some normalcy as I tried to process what the fuck I just read.
I craved more.
Phoenix is a fighter who often uses humour during the most terrifying moments with serial killing, bloodlust, crazed, sexy “smash” Cain. Some of the things she thinks, says, and does have me cackling out loud during the most gripping scenes.
There are some very intense and emotional moments between both characters. Sometimes it felt like I was intruding on their conversations as they both struggled to come to terms with their troubled pasts and growing feelings towards each other, especially Phoenix, given that Cain is her abductor.
The more I read, the more I felt so sorry for Phoenix, which is a departure from my usual “submit to the crazy, sexy stalker” messed-up stance. This is due to Taylor Rose documenting Phoenix's mental fallout because, as a greedy consumer of dark romances, Cain is genuinely one of the most terrifying and disturbing dark romance mmc's I have ever read. (Smash)
The spice is hot and written both tenderly and erotically. The illustrations are a nice touch.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to pre-ordering “Cure.”
“There we go”
I saw this book searching for the darkest of dark romances and immediately added it to my shopping basket upon reading the reviews. I can't begin to describe how delighted I was when I realised Taylor Rose is the darker alter-ego of Kenya Wright, another author I love. I was positive I would end up loving this book, and I'm so glad I was right.
I was hooked immediately. I love that Cain was a cultured and learned man. It makes his insanity even more terrifying; even his description of the physical symptoms of falling in love with Phoenix is bloody and gory.
My heart warmed. And this odd sensation spilled into me. It was quiet, soft emotion filling my heart. And I wasn't sure what it was, but I yearned to feel more of it. I could feel it changing me, merging with my body, my cells, becoming a part of my blood.
She's doing something to me.
The more I peeked into the windows of her heart, the more I yearned to see, feel, smell, and taste. The more I longed to crawl in and look around.
This was my first book by Sienne Vega. The reviews and promises of the darkest of the dark drew me in, and I was not disappointed. I gasped, and WTF? at the end of chapters.
Kaden was the lunatic stalker of my messed-up dreams. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see inside his head, from his own assumed disdain towards Lyra to the quick escalation of his obsession. I was so happy for him, and “no.” I don't want to look into why I am always on the stalker's side. All of this was due to the writing style of Sienne Vega.
Lyra was also a delight to get to know, watching her navigate the many obstacles thrown at her with often surprising results.
As other reviewers suggested, heed the content warning before going in. This is a very dark, graphic story with many triggers along the way. The MMC is never going to be redeemable, and neither does he care to be.
I highly recommend listening to the playlist that goes along with this book to immerse yourself further into this story, as every song perfectly reflects the moment, art, and style of this beautifully written dark romance.
I enjoyed this, but if I am honest, Biast was completely irredeemable; I just didn't dislike him enough to stop reading. I mean, he gets worse and worse in such a short space of time; he's certifiable, but that's how I like them, I guess. I need a HEA when it comes to my dark romances, but was this really a HEA for Bella?
This was wild! When I read that the three men were related, I was ready to toss my kindle into the fire because incest is where my depraved mind draws a line. Why did she have to make them related? What did I read? There were so much unexpected bodily fluids involved other than the regular kind. I had a good laugh with this book; I should have recorded my face reading it. I thought I read some nasty shit but this was something else. Anyway, let's see what else this author has to offer. I'm in my smut era.
3.5
This was so cute and funny. I loved that Cinnamon referred to Fallon as “My Dragon.” Awwww, who'd of thought my depraved, dark romance is life, smut slut, nasty arse would have liked such cuteness with minimal but well-written spice? You live and learn. I'll definitely be reading more from this series.
I edited this review and deleted most of what I wrote because I felt I was being too harsh, given that the entire premise was about being in a toxic relationship. My review didn't sit right with me. My comment about the racist slur stands.
I almost forgot the racial slur Samantha calls her own baby twice for the most moronic reason, which was very disappointing writing from a black author.
I really enjoyed this. The humour, action, and spice were top-notch. For anyone who hates slushy romance, you'll be pleased that there is none in this book to make you vom.
Joyce is hilarious and stubborn, and the dynamic between her and dirty, dirty Aiden works so well. I can't wait for the second book in this series. I will be ordering it as soon as it's released.
This book has a difficult beginning. Oran is not just grumpy; he's verbally, physically, and emotionally abusive. There's a difference. I didn't expect that because this is not a dark romance or bully trope. I couldn't stand him and nearly left it on dnf because I could not see how his character could be redeemed. I kept going because I liked two of the author's previous novellas.
Thankfully, he does get better, and I went on to enjoy the book so much that I ordered the first book in the series written by King Ellie and the two parallel universe books. I'll definitely continue with this series.
The fmc is not 18 years young in the book; hold strong for those of us old enough that teen erotica is an absolute no-go.
This had one of the hottest starts I have ever read on my recent journey into reading debauchery with relish. I must have reread the beginning 20 times and never got tired of it. I can't wait to read the other books in this series. I have already purchased the three already released, and I am so excited to see that many of the characters will be getting their own stories too.
This started off well then it got real cheese, lovey-dovey the longer I read. To be honest, we never really end up knowing anything about Jag. His past is never really spoken of, he's simply there to serve, love, and care for Savannah while she figures out her life and how to love so we end up knowing everything about her. I felt the author had issues separating herself from Jag because he read as an AA woman in a white man's body.
The cheese is more of a me issue, I had assumed this was a dark romance when it's just a romance with a bit of slow-burning spice. I simply kept reading because the spice was written well and I felt I deserved the erotic reward after putting myself through so much heartfelt love. Not a psychopath in sight.
I didn't hate this, it's just very disjointed and even though it's fiction shit got so beyond belief and rushed. I'm intrigued enough to try book 2 however.
*I got to chapter 7 of book 2 and deleted the entire book off my kindle when the AA woman trapped inside a wm body resurfaced. It's too frustrating to go through 7 books like this. Dnf.