bookfreak08's review
5.0
Wow! What a ride this was! I am really into dark romance but even I consider Devil’s Bargain by Harleigh Beck a deep deep dark romance. There were many moments where I felt the abuse was way too much and too descriptive but after when it’s all said and done, Beck really did justice to April and Rick’s story by laying all the gritty and ugly details out for us to really capture the inner workings of such tragedy. I went into the book blind and I definitely advice you to do the same because it will surprise you, shock you to your core when you don’t know what to expect and from whom. It may not be an easy story to digest but I think that’s what separates it from the generic stuff. If you are serious about being a dark romance reader, take a chance in Devil’s Bargain. I don’t think you’ll regret it.
lethanibooks's review
5.0
5/5
Hands down the darkest book I've ever read in my life. It has every trigger warning possible and it made me feel uncomfortable throughout. Uncomfortable in the best way though, I must be totally twisted because this book turned me on like nothing and nobody had before
Hands down the darkest book I've ever read in my life. It has every trigger warning possible and it made me feel uncomfortable throughout. Uncomfortable in the best way though, I must be totally twisted because this book turned me on like nothing and nobody had before
spooksreadsx's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
miimo's review
3.0
3-3.5⭐
I want to start off by saying that this book was DARK DARK and before you start reading this one, read the TW.
I usually have a hard time with dark romance books set in a high school setting and that include age gap. I mean I've read my fair share of dark romances, and I like them, they are not sunshine and rainbows. However, I haven't dived in to these dark tropes and taboos yet. But I did pick this one up cause I've been wanting to read a Harleigh Beck book. This book was very well-written and I was engulfed in the story, BUT it freaked me the F up. This book was so f:ed up and I was fearing for April's life, I just wanted to reach the end so I could see if she had a HEA and then I wanted to give her a BIG hug. If I'm being honest, I skimmed and skipped the parts that were a little bit to much for me, but I still needed to finish the book. This book was scary, twisted and had some disturbing shit that kept me on my toes, but it also had hope. April's friend group was amazing and Rick, oh "sweet" Rick!
It might take a little while until I read a book as dark as this one again, and when I'm ready I might pick up another Harleigh book.
Once again this is a very dark romance and if you are aware that these tropes and dark romances aren't for you, the simply don't read this book and if you enjoy dark romances and taboos then enjoy the heck out of this one. Let's not judge each other for what books we like and read.
Trigger warnings include:
Grooming
dub/non-con
Trafficking
Gun violence
Sexual violence
and more...
I want to start off by saying that this book was DARK DARK and before you start reading this one, read the TW.
I usually have a hard time with dark romance books set in a high school setting and that include age gap. I mean I've read my fair share of dark romances, and I like them, they are not sunshine and rainbows. However, I haven't dived in to these dark tropes and taboos yet. But I did pick this one up cause I've been wanting to read a Harleigh Beck book. This book was very well-written and I was engulfed in the story, BUT it freaked me the F up. This book was so f:ed up and I was fearing for April's life, I just wanted to reach the end so I could see if she had a HEA and then I wanted to give her a BIG hug. If I'm being honest, I skimmed and skipped the parts that were a little bit to much for me, but I still needed to finish the book. This book was scary, twisted and had some disturbing shit that kept me on my toes, but it also had hope. April's friend group was amazing and Rick, oh "sweet" Rick!
It might take a little while until I read a book as dark as this one again, and when I'm ready I might pick up another Harleigh book.
Once again this is a very dark romance and if you are aware that these tropes and dark romances aren't for you, the simply don't read this book and if you enjoy dark romances and taboos then enjoy the heck out of this one. Let's not judge each other for what books we like and read.
Trigger warnings include:
Grooming
dub/non-con
Trafficking
Gun violence
Sexual violence
and more...
dlm_turningpages's review
5.0
Wow! I just loved this so much.
So this is a spin off story to counter bet. & it’s Aprils story. What a frigging journey!
April is living the poor side of town with an alcoholic mom and an eviction notice at the door…she desperate.
She made a deal with the devil… now she’s stuck in a mess she feels she can’t get out of.
So this is a spin off story to counter bet. & it’s Aprils story. What a frigging journey!
April is living the poor side of town with an alcoholic mom and an eviction notice at the door…she desperate.
She made a deal with the devil… now she’s stuck in a mess she feels she can’t get out of.
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