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megwoman25's review
4.0
If someone told me a year ago I’d be reading dark & dangerous romance and loving it, I wouldn’t have believed them yet here we are. I dont know that I would have enjoyed this as much when I first dabbled as I had a real problem with non/dub con and to some degree I’m still not completely on board. However, I find now that there are some instances like those in this book that blur the lines enough that I actually like them. I can’t say I’d ever date an ex con in real life but man do I seem to have a thing for them in dark romance and Grayson is triple tits delish. Mmmm
mynoseisalwaysrunny's review
dark
emotional
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
brenyub's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
😧
author_nyxgraves's review
5.0
Beautifully written dark, captivating, and deeply emotional story. I felt every emotion throughout this story. Abby and Grayson both have traumatic childhood stories. I love the bonds between Grayson and Abby, and Grayson and his brothers. I'm excited to read about Stone in 'Hostage' ♡
sheznb's review
5.0
Ok so I wasn’t sure what I was thinking going into this book, but I’m glad I read it!!
This book has the anti-hero Grayson seeking redemption for his past.
With the help of his brotherhood they set on seeking revenge.
Abby is teaching a writing class in prison where she meets Grayson.
Their pasts are revealed during the story with both points of view and it was a fantastic story!
Chemistry is sizzling and I loved every minute of this book!!!
This book has the anti-hero Grayson seeking redemption for his past.
With the help of his brotherhood they set on seeking revenge.
Abby is teaching a writing class in prison where she meets Grayson.
Their pasts are revealed during the story with both points of view and it was a fantastic story!
Chemistry is sizzling and I loved every minute of this book!!!
ashezbookz's review
3.0
For a book classified as dark - this was not dark at all. However it was a fun read and I did enjoy it toward the end - it loses stars based on the fact that it did not, in my opinion, fulfill my requirement based on its class.
I do, however, look forward to book 2 - I think he'll be way more interesting and perhaps a bit more "dark" than this - it was a lovey story - and there was a certain incident involving a library that was utterly awesome and I will probably re-read that portion of the book because it was spectacular!
I do, however, look forward to book 2 - I think he'll be way more interesting and perhaps a bit more "dark" than this - it was a lovey story - and there was a certain incident involving a library that was utterly awesome and I will probably re-read that portion of the book because it was spectacular!
smartcookiesca's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
mvbookreviewer's review against another edition
5.0
Even in chains, he seems vibrant, wild and free, a force of nature—it makes me feel like I’m the one in prison.
Prisoner is the debut book in the Criminals & Captives series by two very talented authors Annika Martin and Skye Warren. While I have never read a novel by Skye Warren prior to this, I have enjoyed the work of Ms. Martin who also writes as Carolyn Crane. Behind the Mask is one of my favorite books by Ms. Crane and I have on occasion “pestered” her about continuing the series. I seriously hope that she does, because she has left the series at a point where die-hard fans like ourselves need the next book in the series.
Prisoner begins with the heroine Abigail Winslow being assigned a project to work at the The Kingman Correctional Facility and comes across Grayson Kane, who changes her life in more ways than one. Grayson who is in for a crime he did not commit, executes the perfect getaway plan which finds Abigail being taken hostage and held against her will.
Grayson is the kind of hero that commands all your attention and nothing less. When Grayson first walks into the story, or rather strolls into it, you can practically feel the energy that rolls off him, the take charge vibe that would make the story unforgettable in its way. It is powerful how just the mere introduction of a character makes you shiver in all the right ways, telling you that he is going to wreak havoc on your emotions before he is done.
Abigail finds herself in uncharted waters when it comes to the effect Grayson has on her. Even though she tries her hardest to get away from Grayson and escape captivity, what holds her to him is far stronger than anything either of them can deny. While life would be much easier for both if their deeper feelings were not to be involved, neither Grayson nor Abigail can find it in themselves to walk away before they are thoroughly immersed in each other’s psyche, heart, and soul.
If I were to sum up what Prisoner was like in one word, I would choose “unconventional”. Prisoner is a book that stands out in many ways because I went searching for something that would push the boundaries of the norm we are all used to as romance readers and that is exactly what I got. I loved Grayson to bits, because he is unapologetically ruthless in a way that is all him. I wouldn’t have loved his character half as much if he had turned putty the minute he found Abigail and fell for her.
I also loved Abigail equally and as much. Her spirit and fire burns in a different way, but it is equally strong when it comes to the clash of wills between Grayson and her, which I am happy to report that both of them win, and so fabulously too. I loved how Abigail could make Grayson feel all those things that he never thought was possible and that in Grayson Abigail found what she had been searching for all her life.
Like I mentioned earlier, as soon as you meet Grayson, you know that he is going to shake you up. He might be a captive, but he is a man who makes his own rules within the four walls of the prison he is in. The minute he mouthed Ms. Winslow and left Abigail flustered in his wake, I knew that Grayson would be a character that would be devastating to my heart and senses. And I was so glad to be proven right in this regard.
There is violence in this story, so be warned. There are also elements that may not be well received by certain readers. But this is Grayson and Abigail’s story and I for one am so glad that the authors stayed true to their voice, both individual and collective, and let their love unfold in the truest way possible for them.
Definitely and absolutely recommended for those who love a ruthless hero, a heroine who ignites that fire within, and a story that leaves you breathless from want.
Final Verdict: There is nothing that anyone can say otherwise when it comes to Prisoner that would change my mind about its absolute remarkableness: a story steeped in darkness sucking in the light, designed to turn the pages!
Rating = 4.75/5
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lakg9193's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5