Reviews with content warning for Sexual assault - The Annihilator

This is definitely one of the darkest book I’ve ever read. But holy shit I enjoyed every second of it. I really felt for Ayla the whole book. I can’t imagine the trauma of going through everything she experienced the entire book.

The spice between her and Dain,…. Holy shit. Those sex scene were something else. I love this man. I think I should go back to my therapist after reading this book and liking this dude. But I do…

Also the ending? The reveal? Holy shit. Thank god the next book is already out cause I need it immediately!! I can’t wait to finish this series and see how everything wraps up!!

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kim23's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book dives deep into the Shadow Man and Lyla's intense, layered relationship, giving us a mix of dark, broody romance and emotional healing. The Shadow Man is everything you'd expect-mysterious, dangerous, and completely obsessed with Lyla. Lyla's story, though heartbreaking, is full of growth, and seeing her step into her own strength was really rewarding.

While this one didn't have as much action as earlier books in the series, it made up for it with all the feels. Their relationship is raw and intense, with some seriously swoon-worthy lines from the Shadow Man that had me blushing. That said, a few parts felt slow, and I found myself wishing for a little more explanation about why the Shadow Man waited so long to rescue Lyla. Still, the emotional depth and twists in the story kept me hooked.

This set the stage perfectly for the final book and I can't wait to start it!

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hollymileham's review against another edition

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dark tense

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

3.25

dont know what to think.. this was definitely a lot darker from the others some of this i absolutely hated tbh but it was a good story i did however see the plot twists coming a mile off, i absolutely hate that dain knew where lyla was and could have rescued her but just.. didnt?

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saj04's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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lemonzzest's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes

4.0

I have mixed feelings about this especially about him. Several times in this book it's mentioned through both of their POVs that his moral compass only works and is limited to her and kids. That's it. Still that didn't stop me for hoping his actions were for greater good and painting him like a hero which he isn't at all. The fact that he could've immediately stopped all those months of suffering but he let them do that, still doesn't sit right with me. So good job Runyx, you delivered a true morally grey character. Reading this book makes me question about morality and i wished things were as simple as black or white. They aren't and that's why this is dark verse for that very reason. I wish I could put my feelings about this in proper words but I don't want to. Let my rating says it all. Runyx, you get flowers from me again 💐 for being so careful with this subject and put Lyla's story in such a delicate way. I love you for that.

P.S Tristan Caine's penthouse looks so boring now. He lost so many points from me like Dante Maroni, the charmer has his Empire his Estate (yeah generational weath), Alpha created his Empire from scratch with exotic looking resort like estate, Now Mr. Blackthorn screams Billionaire with the mansion he created in the mountains just for his girl! Uuuffff. Yeah Tristan Caine can leave with his bike idc 🥱.

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nixreadsbooks_'s review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This was probably the darkest and most challenging instalment in the series. As a survivor of sexual assault, I greatly appreciated the care with which RuNyx dealt with Lyla’s history.

The healing she found through intimacy and the difficult work of therapy (both talk and exposure therapy) was realistic and appreciated. The MMC is a psycho (love him though) but he stays with her and helps her heal. We love a supportive king in DR.

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kinsportch's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.75

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morticiaddams's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.75

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