hecate_'s review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nerida182's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, so this was absolutely BONKERS… and I loved it.
Only KAM can give you warped MC’s and an even more warped story and make it work every damn time.
Both Dex and Hammer are great characters to follow, and together they just work so well. They’re both disturbed, dangerous and downright dirty. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have their sweet moments that positively make you melt.
Sweet baby Dex is a motormouth, a scatterbrain and an absolute bimbo. Seriously, I love this kid. Dex comparing sex to pizza (and throw in a hot dog) was a literary masterpiece.
Hammer (aka Shakespeare) is a surprisingly caring guy who just happens to enjoy cracking people open with a sledgehammer. I mean, what more could you want?!
D!ckhead was the perfect type of wild ride; I demolished this. Do yourself a favor and go into this with zero expectations and just enjoy it for what it is - pure chaos.
In the words of Dex, I have “NO REGERTS!!1”
Only KAM can give you warped MC’s and an even more warped story and make it work every damn time.
Both Dex and Hammer are great characters to follow, and together they just work so well. They’re both disturbed, dangerous and downright dirty. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have their sweet moments that positively make you melt.
Sweet baby Dex is a motormouth, a scatterbrain and an absolute bimbo. Seriously, I love this kid. Dex comparing sex to pizza (and throw in a hot dog) was a literary masterpiece.
Hammer (aka Shakespeare) is a surprisingly caring guy who just happens to enjoy cracking people open with a sledgehammer. I mean, what more could you want?!
D!ckhead was the perfect type of wild ride; I demolished this. Do yourself a favor and go into this with zero expectations and just enjoy it for what it is - pure chaos.
In the words of Dex, I have “NO REGERTS!!1”
karentje's review against another edition
5.0
Gritty, dark romance with incredibly original, fascinating MCs. I loved how unexpected Hammer and Dex both were. The farther along we get in the story, the more they reveal of themselves. Peeling back the superficial layers of accident-prone himbo and scary MC enforcer. Was there ever an unlikelier pair? They grow closer in less than romantic circumstances, to say the least, but it works for them. Hammer’s journey of self-discovery, especially with regards to his bisexuality, was so well-written. I loved that it was gradual and not something he just jumped into without any self-reflection. He surprised me with how accepting and open to new experiences he was. He is a dangerous man, but he feels safe enough with Dex to be vulnerable and try new things, which leads to genuinely heartwarming moments. Dex is very earnest and has a positive outlook on life, even with everything he’s gone through. At times I wanted to shake some sense into him; at others I was so impressed or wanted to give him a hug… I really needed him to get his HEA.
I fully expected to love this story, but I was still amazed at exactly how much. And at how surprisingly touching and sweet Dex and Hammer are together, admittedly amongst all the blood and gore, violence and danger. The character development in this story is next level. There’s so much to unravel and learn. And so many scrapes to get out of! Oh my poor nerves... Excellent pacing and suspense, which raised my heartbeat to uncomfortable heights!
Recommend!
I fully expected to love this story, but I was still amazed at exactly how much. And at how surprisingly touching and sweet Dex and Hammer are together, admittedly amongst all the blood and gore, violence and danger. The character development in this story is next level. There’s so much to unravel and learn. And so many scrapes to get out of! Oh my poor nerves... Excellent pacing and suspense, which raised my heartbeat to uncomfortable heights!
Recommend!
syniya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
douggietheoat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gabriela18live's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
endemictoearth's review against another edition
This one just goes a little beyond what I was hoping to read. I’m sure it’s a great dark romance, but I was okay with the level of books 1 and 2, this one seems more intense and I’m a delicate flower.
renwzi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0