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Deviant King by Rina Kent

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ellajingreads's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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marygg3's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I'd liked the previous one better. But I think that's because I liked Astrid and Levi better.
In this one, Elsa keeps dragging everything on by denying what we all know. And Aiden us just... a bit too much of a psycho🤷🏻‍♀️
I get the whole dark romance bullshit, but this one was getting close to being too dark for my liking.
I will, however, read the next one because I'm curious about the big mystery and I'd like to see if these characters can indeed get to the romance part of this dark romance.

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karolsalg's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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cielosiluminado's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-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

2.0

aiden’s a little bitch and elsa needs to stand the fuck up

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chi__'s review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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thatbook_lover's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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samflowerv6's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated

okay, I admit this whole world is entertaining but like a man would never talk to me like that and walk away unscathed. I thought I liked my book boyfriend's toxic but Aiden King.... Jesus Christ. He is the most manipulative character I have ever seen as a love interest and I had to keep reminding myself to stop judging Elsa for being annoying. I feel a little bad but also what the fuck.

Every time he would threaten her, she would fight against it so hard knowing she couldn't win and let him turn her life and her friend's life into chaos and then give in and have sex once it was too much to deal with? I think she either should have let him ruin every time or give in immediately to whatever he said. She always gave in anyway, why not save yourself the trouble? Also consent is like not a thing in the Rina Kent AU which I know goes along with her (if it's not for you, don't read it)

. Aiden was hot but like... scary. I would move out of the country away from someone who acted like him. Like they're first few interactions are literally nightmare fuel but only slightly hot. Elsa and Aiden are both in psychological shambles with some seriously questionable turn ons but it was entertaining. I really never know what's gunna happen in these books and the whole memory loss plot with Elsa and all of Aiden's weirdness, like I need to know what happened. I feel like Aiden could never find someone who accepts him with his craziness like Elsa does, they both are so messed up it works. They terrify me just a little bit. I just can't see Aiden going white picket fence but apparently all Rina Kent couple get happy endings. I enjoyed this but also not at the same time? All RK's books are like anxiety attacks and butterflies all at once.

I did like how Elsa finally stood up for herself to Silver, I can't believe that bitch gets her own story

I can't rate this but I will keep going. Aiden is fascinating in an insane way.

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booklovinmamas's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The first thing I’m going to mention about Deviant King is that it’s a Dark Bully Romance. Not everyone enjoys reading bully romance, but this reader loves these types of books, especially when the FMC puts the bully in his place or ends up falling for the bully because, secretly, he’s been harboring feelings for the girl for so long. The second thing is this book is the first in a trilogy and it needs to be read in order.

Just because I enjoy bully romances in fictional books doesn’t mean I condone bullies in real life. Bullies are a major red flag in real life, but in fictional books, they are acceptable. Rina Kent definitely knows how to write bullies and make me despise them, but the moment they show some good qualities, I fall head over heels for them, especially when I know they are harboring a secret or two.

The FMC, Elsa, is someone I felt sympathy for immediately, not only because the MMC, Aiden, made her life miserable at school but also because she possibly has a traumatic past that is hidden from her. She lost her parents and is now living with her Aunt and Uncle, who are very protective of her, especially when she had heart surgery and is still dealing with a heart condition. She has nightmares about her past that give her glimpses into what perhaps happened, but not enough to go on. She just wants to finish school and go off to Cambridge afterward, but unfortunately, her nemesis, Aiden has other plans. I loved how she fought back against Aiden and wasn’t willing to give in to him. Eventually, though, she does give in and that’s due to him showing another side of himself.

Aiden was a downright a-hole to Elsa, and he tended to grate on my nerves while reading Elsa’s POV on what he and his minions were doing to her. (FYI…This book is told solely in Elsa’s POV.) Some of the things were crossing the line a lot, but I had to remember it’s a Dark Romance, which means Aiden is going to push the boundaries. (Check your triggers before reading this book.) But I knew deep down Aiden had a soft side, or in his case, a very jealous and possessive side toward Elsa.

“If anyone dares to look at you, let alone touch what’s mine, I’ll fucking murder them. Is that clear?”

He had kept guys away from her for two years, and whenever someone else approached her, he would take action against them, including his friends, such as Xander, who tried to rile up Aiden when it came to Elsa.

“Are you jealous, mighty king?” “Damn straight I’m jealous. I’m so possessive of you, it drives me fucking crazy.”

Aiden and Elsa’s relationship is very complicated, especially when Elsa doesn’t trust Aiden and she is not willing to give in to his advances at first, and Aiden won’t accept no as an answer and pushes her constantly. But, when it does finally happen between the two, it’s intense, deviant (like the title suggests), and off-the-charts steamy.

I was definitely drawn to the mystery behind Elsa’s past, and I need to know what happened to her. It was only touched a bit in this book with her nightmares, so I’m hoping Rina touches more on it in the next book. Aiden is harboring something, and I need to find out more about what he is hiding about himself. I hope I also get his POV, eventually, in the trilogy. I would love to know his true feelings about Elsa, especially with how this book ended. Yes, there is a cliffhanger, and it left me with more questions than answers. I need to make time to read the next book, already and I will soon.

This book is definitely for readers who love dark bully romances where the MMC is unhinged, obsessed with the FMC, and willing to do anything to have her as his.

Trope(s)/Element(s):
⚽️Bully Romance
⚽️Enemies to Lovers
⚽️OTT Jealous/Possessive Hero
⚽️Scarred Hero
⚽️Virgin Heroine
⚽️Amnesia (Heroine) – Possible Traumatic Past

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sshpurple1's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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jdsils's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.75

Very dark

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