mizcakey's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
stephv99's review
5.0
This was the perfect ending to the duet!! It was definitely an emotional roller coaster ride. This one was darker then book 1 and it was entertaining and enjoyable
cj_454's review
5.0
This conclusion is just as gripping as part 1. To begin with, we get more background on what happened years ago and then the story picks back up where book 1 finished. Tristan is so broken that he seems beyond help. Secrets are revealed and your heart just breaks for the twins, especially what Tristan had to endure.
The writing is so good, it keeps you riveted to every page, absorbing every word and taking in every detail. Render being the more level-headed of the two, really tries to get Ivy to understand and explain things after everything that happened and all that they did. We also start to learn more about the twins and Tristan's behaviour really starts to make sense. He is terrified of losing the people he loves, and because of what happened, he doesn't really know what proper love looks like.
Once things have calmed down somewhat and they've talked, Ivy realises how certain things have been misunderstood and they all work at being more understanding. Ivy was an incredibly strong character and I loved the way she never really backed down. She stood her ground with the Twins and knew what was needed to appease them. Tristan and Render seemed polar opposites times and I really enjoyed their characters. They were fascinating in their mannerisms and you could tell that they were two halves of the same soul. I think we saw a lot more of Tristan's vulnerability than we did Render and I liked the fact that both Ivy and Render seemed to make a conscious effort to ensure Tristan felt loved just as much as they loved each other.
I think one of my favourite moments was when Ivy held her own against their mother, that scenes was well done.
I also can't finish my review without mentioning how sizzling all their spicy scenes were! There weren't many times when it wasn't all 3 of them. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes a why-choose, enemies-to-lovers story. The writing was well done and it kept me hooked until I finished! I didn't want it to end!!
The writing is so good, it keeps you riveted to every page, absorbing every word and taking in every detail. Render being the more level-headed of the two, really tries to get Ivy to understand and explain things after everything that happened and all that they did. We also start to learn more about the twins and Tristan's behaviour really starts to make sense. He is terrified of losing the people he loves, and because of what happened, he doesn't really know what proper love looks like.
Once things have calmed down somewhat and they've talked, Ivy realises how certain things have been misunderstood and they all work at being more understanding. Ivy was an incredibly strong character and I loved the way she never really backed down. She stood her ground with the Twins and knew what was needed to appease them. Tristan and Render seemed polar opposites times and I really enjoyed their characters. They were fascinating in their mannerisms and you could tell that they were two halves of the same soul. I think we saw a lot more of Tristan's vulnerability than we did Render and I liked the fact that both Ivy and Render seemed to make a conscious effort to ensure Tristan felt loved just as much as they loved each other.
I think one of my favourite moments was when Ivy held her own against their mother, that scenes was well done.
I also can't finish my review without mentioning how sizzling all their spicy scenes were! There weren't many times when it wasn't all 3 of them. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes a why-choose, enemies-to-lovers story. The writing was well done and it kept me hooked until I finished! I didn't want it to end!!
onehandedreads's review
2.0
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I didn’t enjoy the first book of the duet but I wanted to give the second book a chance to be better. It wasn’t. It was more of the same. Typically I love dark romance but these book were just not my cup of tea. The dark didn’t move the plot.
I didn’t enjoy the first book of the duet but I wanted to give the second book a chance to be better. It wasn’t. It was more of the same. Typically I love dark romance but these book were just not my cup of tea. The dark didn’t move the plot.
chaoskay's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Perfect finale love love loved it . It’s a lot darker than book 1 so check those trigger warnings before starting.
lady_h_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“When I’m inside you, Ivy, I don’t feel like a pitiful goddamn loser who can’t keep anyone safe or happy. When I’m holding you down and making you come on my cock, I feel worthy of my name.”
Shame on Me was just as depraved and delicious as the first book in the duet - this time ending with a HEA. I loved it, devouring it in one sitting. It starts even darker than Fool Me Twice, a book that was already the blackest of black romances, as the true depths of the twins’ damaged psyches come to light.
The relationships are still toxic, with the boys’ obsession with Ivy leading to devious acts. Only, in time, they discover Ivy is just as obsessed with them. And that they have awoken a woman who responds beautifully to their darkest desires.
Shame on Me is fast burn with intense, explicit MF and MFM scenes. There are non-con, degrading, and violent acts. Plus a very hot double-dickage scene and breeding talk.
I highly recommend this duet. It is perfect for readers who love dark romance with toxic relationships that end up in a HEA.
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance
Tropes/Features: Very dark elements (darker with more TWs than book one), enemies-to-lovers, college setting, bully, virgin FMC, twin MMCs, obsession, OTT J/P, touch her and die, stalking, non-con/coercion, kink awakening
Narrator: Multiple 1st Person POV
Relationship Type: Why choose MFM, fast burn, very spicy (kinks)
Book Type/Ending: Part Two of Dark Double Duet, HEA
TW/CW: Abbreviated list available in book; extensive list available at https://authorstephaniehurst.com/trigger-warnings
auburn_phoenix_15's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Significantly better than the first book as there was a lot more back story in this one, therefore giving me into an inside jnto the characters trauma.
Rather bloody and gruesome in this one as there were a lot of killings and bloody deaths.
Their build in their relationship was significantly better and more understanding than the first book. More of a mutual understanding with all characters making them communicate and express their feelings towards one another.
Loved the ending and wish to read more of their books.
Rather bloody and gruesome in this one as there were a lot of killings and bloody deaths.
Their build in their relationship was significantly better and more understanding than the first book. More of a mutual understanding with all characters making them communicate and express their feelings towards one another.
Loved the ending and wish to read more of their books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Gore, Pedophilia, Blood, Death of parent, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
elisa_shae's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
I’m not a huge fan where Ivy went from being scared shitless of the twins, to being dicked down and suddenly falling in love with them. But the series as a whole is a good, quick read.
ga2themax's review
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such an exciting, steamy, and crazy conclusion to this story! Loved that they could finally talk their shit out and get on the same page with everything.
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