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challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
If there’s one thing I’m absolutely feral for, it’s a redemption arc.
This was even more heavy and dark than the first, especially within the first 50%. I was thoroughly immersed and on the edge of my seat watching the finale unfold. I’m glad I took a chance on seeing what this duet is all about for myself. Do I think this duet is a must read for everyone? Absolutely not. Check the trigger warnings and be wary, because this is a pitch black disturbing realm that will have you questioning many morals.
Horror suspense erotica, that’s about how I can sum this duet up. Zade and Addie are reminiscent of The Joker & Harley Quinn in this second installment especially. Psychotic, deranged, sick, and twisted. The cat and mouse duet will be sticking with me for a long time.
4.5 ⭐️ // 4.5 🌶️
This was even more heavy and dark than the first, especially within the first 50%. I was thoroughly immersed and on the edge of my seat watching the finale unfold. I’m glad I took a chance on seeing what this duet is all about for myself. Do I think this duet is a must read for everyone? Absolutely not. Check the trigger warnings and be wary, because this is a pitch black disturbing realm that will have you questioning many morals.
Horror suspense erotica, that’s about how I can sum this duet up. Zade and Addie are reminiscent of The Joker & Harley Quinn in this second installment especially. Psychotic, deranged, sick, and twisted. The cat and mouse duet will be sticking with me for a long time.
4.5 ⭐️ // 4.5 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Tried 3 times with this one and unfortunately the plot and characters just couldn’t keep me engaged.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Phenomenal, I love this series so much.
I connected with Ada’s mindset to a T. Her and Wes’s story was so pure and wholesome with that perfect dash of spice. I cannot wait to see what unfolds in future books. Lyla Sage is really onto something with these, I opened this early afternoon and finished by sunset. A perfect love story for a sunny spring day.
Small town romance,
Depression & social anxiety representation,
& Divorced Rep
I connected with Ada’s mindset to a T. Her and Wes’s story was so pure and wholesome with that perfect dash of spice. I cannot wait to see what unfolds in future books. Lyla Sage is really onto something with these, I opened this early afternoon and finished by sunset. A perfect love story for a sunny spring day.
Small town romance,
Depression & social anxiety representation,
& Divorced Rep
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
WOW. I’ve entered the rabbit hole folks.
Let me just start with a trigger warning: if you can’t go for NCN, dubious consent, or talk about child trafficking and terrible terrible situations involving children. Do NOT pick this one up. It’s deranged, it’s twisted, it’s pitch black, not morally grey.
With that being said, from start to finish this had me completely enraptured. Did I question my morals, kinks, and sanity? Absolutely. Do I want a boyfriend like Zade Meadows in real life? Hell no. But did I get a big thrill out of reading this roller coaster of a novel? YES. I’m absolutely going to continue. I loved the vigilante robin hood type role Zade plays. Adeline & Daya’s friendship was another highlight for me. That fun house of mirrors scene????? HOLY HANNAH MONTANA. For pure entertainment and vibes, this bad rider is getting 5 stars from me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️//🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Let me just start with a trigger warning: if you can’t go for NCN, dubious consent, or talk about child trafficking and terrible terrible situations involving children. Do NOT pick this one up. It’s deranged, it’s twisted, it’s pitch black, not morally grey.
With that being said, from start to finish this had me completely enraptured. Did I question my morals, kinks, and sanity? Absolutely. Do I want a boyfriend like Zade Meadows in real life? Hell no. But did I get a big thrill out of reading this roller coaster of a novel? YES. I’m absolutely going to continue. I loved the vigilante robin hood type role Zade plays. Adeline & Daya’s friendship was another highlight for me. That fun house of mirrors scene????? HOLY HANNAH MONTANA. For pure entertainment and vibes, this bad rider is getting 5 stars from me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️//🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
As this is a memoir and a life story, a rating couldn’t sum up what it was as a whole. It was amazing hearing the inside story directly from Britney. Although there were points where it seemed to hop around a bit, overall I really enjoyed this audiobook. Great narration, I laughed, I cried, I gained insight, 4.75⭐️
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m in love.
You see this cover and you think, “cute & wholesome cowboy romance.” No. The tension between Emmy & Luke is HOTTTT. Also let me mention once this slow burn turns to a full on flame.. that spice is spicy 🥵😏😋
While this was also so cute and wholesome, as someone who’s not into cowboys, I’ve been converted. Grab me a pair of boots, because I’ll save a horse and ride a cowboy after this one. Giddy up girly pop. Catch me at the store RUNNING to get a copy of the next one tomorrow.
5⭐️//🌶️🌶️🌶️
You see this cover and you think, “cute & wholesome cowboy romance.” No. The tension between Emmy & Luke is HOTTTT. Also let me mention once this slow burn turns to a full on flame.. that spice is spicy 🥵😏😋
While this was also so cute and wholesome, as someone who’s not into cowboys, I’ve been converted. Grab me a pair of boots, because I’ll save a horse and ride a cowboy after this one. Giddy up girly pop. Catch me at the store RUNNING to get a copy of the next one tomorrow.
5⭐️//🌶️🌶️🌶️
adventurous
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:
No
Such a fun and refreshing read.
House of Bane and Blood is an all consuming gaslamp fantasy romance. Slow burn and tension you could cut with a knife, Milla & Nicolai’s story will leave you begging for more by the final page.
Arranged marriage,
Enemies to Lovers,
Sassy Banter,
Unique Magic System,
Plot Forward with a Hint of Smut,
Alternating First Person POV,
Found Family
This one had everything I wanted and more. 5⭐️/🌶️.5
House of Bane and Blood is an all consuming gaslamp fantasy romance. Slow burn and tension you could cut with a knife, Milla & Nicolai’s story will leave you begging for more by the final page.
Arranged marriage,
Enemies to Lovers,
Sassy Banter,
Unique Magic System,
Plot Forward with a Hint of Smut,
Alternating First Person POV,
Found Family
This one had everything I wanted and more. 5⭐️/🌶️.5
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Phew what a WILD ride 😮💨
I honestly had no idea what to expect outside of knowing this was dark romance. This is my first time reading H.D. Carlton and it didn’t disappoint. Was it packed full of triggers? Yes. So be wary of those and check before indulging.
Grumpy sunshine to the point that bully tropes were at play. From start to finish I was fully immersed and damn… it got hot in there 🥵
I’d definitely recommend this to fellow dark romance lovers. Enzo and Sawyer’s story is one that’s going to stick with me, and something I see myself revisiting and reading again.
5🌟/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I honestly had no idea what to expect outside of knowing this was dark romance. This is my first time reading H.D. Carlton and it didn’t disappoint. Was it packed full of triggers? Yes. So be wary of those and check before indulging.
Grumpy sunshine to the point that bully tropes were at play. From start to finish I was fully immersed and damn… it got hot in there 🥵
I’d definitely recommend this to fellow dark romance lovers. Enzo and Sawyer’s story is one that’s going to stick with me, and something I see myself revisiting and reading again.
5🌟/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I feel like this series has been getting better with each book. I really enjoyed Hayden & Josie’s story! Cozy, smutty, fluffy, and all around wholesome.
No pleasures are guilty around here 👀
No pleasures are guilty around here 👀
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
The Fabric of our Souls is a dark romantic thriller that’ll break your heart and mend it multiple times between two covers.
The story is told from alternating first person points of view between Wynn and Liam. When Wynn is admitted to an unorthodox mental health institution, she’s paired off to room with a dark masochist named Liam. During her time at Harlow, and with the help of Liam and his best mate Lanston, the three embark on a healing journey.
But there are unsolved mysteries lurking in the basement of the Harlow institution… and the trio finds that secrets don’t always stay buried…
Overall I really enjoyed the dark themes within this book. The tension between Wynn and Liam was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Solid character development and arcs for all three of the main characters, and a filthy mouth on Liam that’s to die for.
However I did feel like the plot hopped around quite a bit. We have dark and bulky romance elements, murder mystery, horror thriller, almost a why choose? It was a lot packed into just under 300 pages.
Nevertheless, it gets a 4⭐️ from me, and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys dark romantic thrillers. Please be aware to check triggers though, countless in here 🫶🏼
🌶️🌶️🌶️
The story is told from alternating first person points of view between Wynn and Liam. When Wynn is admitted to an unorthodox mental health institution, she’s paired off to room with a dark masochist named Liam. During her time at Harlow, and with the help of Liam and his best mate Lanston, the three embark on a healing journey.
But there are unsolved mysteries lurking in the basement of the Harlow institution… and the trio finds that secrets don’t always stay buried…
Overall I really enjoyed the dark themes within this book. The tension between Wynn and Liam was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Solid character development and arcs for all three of the main characters, and a filthy mouth on Liam that’s to die for.
However I did feel like the plot hopped around quite a bit. We have dark and bulky romance elements, murder mystery, horror thriller, almost a why choose? It was a lot packed into just under 300 pages.
Nevertheless, it gets a 4⭐️ from me, and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys dark romantic thrillers. Please be aware to check triggers though, countless in here 🫶🏼
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol