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jennyluvlitbooks's review
5.0
Dark. Seductive. Haunting.
Three words that popped to my mind after reading this book. And what a story it is.
I have always been a fan of dark read. From the cover to the blurb, you can say that I am drawn to this book like a moth to a flame. It calls to me. But I wasn’t ready enough.
First page in and I am hooked. I couldn’t, for the life of me, stop reading. The story had me by the throat and wouldn’t let me go. I am seduced by the beautifully broken characters, that chillingly dark tone in the story that never leaves. It was beautifully written; the believable characters and world building that will suck you right in and make you live it. The lies after lies, secrets after secrets, that you want to unravel and had you at the edge of your seat. Ivan with his dark and tragic past, Anton who is an enigma, Erik with a tortured soul, and most surprising of all, Rose who is not who as it seems.
I came out of this book, dazed. But with THAT ending, I am left wanting for more.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Three words that popped to my mind after reading this book. And what a story it is.
I have always been a fan of dark read. From the cover to the blurb, you can say that I am drawn to this book like a moth to a flame. It calls to me. But I wasn’t ready enough.
First page in and I am hooked. I couldn’t, for the life of me, stop reading. The story had me by the throat and wouldn’t let me go. I am seduced by the beautifully broken characters, that chillingly dark tone in the story that never leaves. It was beautifully written; the believable characters and world building that will suck you right in and make you live it. The lies after lies, secrets after secrets, that you want to unravel and had you at the edge of your seat. Ivan with his dark and tragic past, Anton who is an enigma, Erik with a tortured soul, and most surprising of all, Rose who is not who as it seems.
I came out of this book, dazed. But with THAT ending, I am left wanting for more.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
charlottenw1's review against another edition
1.0
We dive straight into the story where the heroine needs a job and she gets thrown into this world of dark and brooding men with some serious issues.
I really didn't get on with the characters unfortunately, they all had annoying personalities and their mannerisms seemed very forced. I couldn't connect with any of them and the heroine constantly referred to her medical issue. It was the main point of the story and it really hindered that for me since I also have the same medical issue and it's never at the forefront of my mind for everything I do in life.
There didn't seem to be a plot other than the characters getting together. I wanted more depth to the story line but it was definitely a character-driven story. Unfortunately, all the characters seemed to be the same carbon copy of each other but with a different exterior.
I really didn't get on with the characters unfortunately, they all had annoying personalities and their mannerisms seemed very forced. I couldn't connect with any of them and the heroine constantly referred to her medical issue. It was the main point of the story and it really hindered that for me since I also have the same medical issue and it's never at the forefront of my mind for everything I do in life.
There didn't seem to be a plot other than the characters getting together. I wanted more depth to the story line but it was definitely a character-driven story. Unfortunately, all the characters seemed to be the same carbon copy of each other but with a different exterior.
michelle_loves_books_x's review against another edition
5.0
Love love love!!!
I absolutely love this book!!! It is such an incredible start to the series and OMG I need more!!! Sooo many secrets and mystery and I need answers! Love it!!
I absolutely love this book!!! It is such an incredible start to the series and OMG I need more!!! Sooo many secrets and mystery and I need answers! Love it!!
virgo_reader's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely an interesting start to a series, though it didn’t wind up being what I expected.
Rose is a ballerina with a dark past and a desperate present. She was dropped by the Royal Ballet after being diagnosed with arthritis and now lives with daily pain. She’s back in her childhood home and haunted by the ghosts of her past, and needing to find a job quickly. She finds one as assistant to a mysterious man with an equally tortured past.
Through this book we see a bit of the mystery of the series set up through the side characters. Who lives in the house Rose works at? Is Ms Hadley evil? Who is Ivan, the man she was hired as an assistant to? Why does he want her?
This is a reverse harem series but set up very uniquely. Each of the first three books focuses on a different man with dual POV between that man and Rose. The fourth book switches POV between the four of them.
This book was the best of the first three. I thought Ivan’s submission to Rose was sexy and well written.
Rose is a ballerina with a dark past and a desperate present. She was dropped by the Royal Ballet after being diagnosed with arthritis and now lives with daily pain. She’s back in her childhood home and haunted by the ghosts of her past, and needing to find a job quickly. She finds one as assistant to a mysterious man with an equally tortured past.
Through this book we see a bit of the mystery of the series set up through the side characters. Who lives in the house Rose works at? Is Ms Hadley evil? Who is Ivan, the man she was hired as an assistant to? Why does he want her?
This is a reverse harem series but set up very uniquely. Each of the first three books focuses on a different man with dual POV between that man and Rose. The fourth book switches POV between the four of them.
This book was the best of the first three. I thought Ivan’s submission to Rose was sexy and well written.
gailxoxo's review against another edition
1.0
As a fan of dark why choose as a genre and of Bea Paige specifically, I have to say I really disliked this book. The premise (which can be found on other reviews) was promising and could have led to so much more. Unlike most why choose, each book concentrates on one of the men, this one on Ivan. Much is made of Ivans obsessive behaviour, his darkness. But its a case of insta-obsession, which can work (ie Haunting Adeline) but in this case, it's not true obsession, it's more of a "Thank You, Next" obsession. A sex addiction with specific kinks. Rose has an instant connection to Ivan, but this is told not shown, yet again being told of his darkness. Argh, it drove me crazy. I felt that characters had no depth to them, and had the one thing I hate...a female who decides she can change the man. Nope just nope. I won't be continuing this series and would recommend Freestyle (I can't remember the series name) as an alternative Bea Paige series.
briewhale's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
3.0
It took me a while to get into this story. I almost DNF’ed a couple times. But once the story started coming together, I was intrigued. Some dark part of me insists that I continue the series and figure out the rest of the secrets. Ivan was my least favorite of the three men, so I am determined to learn the others’ stories. Especially after Anton’s proclamation at the end.
katherineroseamber's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0