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dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Usually dark romance can be morally ambiguous. This is not the case with this series which goes far far beyond moral ambiguity and has you questioning your sanity for rooting for these characters. I can’t even say I like any of the characters but I can say I’m invested and this author knows how to tell a captivating story about the UCK kingpins and the various dramas with various members of the criminal underworld.
I would say for me this series is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. A strong 4 stars for the author’s writing of action and a plot that keeps you engaged. 3 stars because the decision to make each book about the ensemble cast rather than a particular main couple sometimes distracts and makes you lose track of who’s who and doesn’t always allow for deeper character development that really allows you to sink into the characters. So that how we find out bits of their back stories sometimes feels arbitrary and it’s easy to be confused as to whose back story is whose.
That said, this picks up from the drama of Book 1 and the kidnapping of Dea and goes into some resolution of Henny and Tali’s relationship as well as the development of romantic partners for Shantel, Faxx and Link, while dealing with the Book 1 villains. This book ends of less of a cliffhanger-y note but still at a point where you wonder what will happen next and are diving into book 3.
This series is NOT for the faint of hear- it’s dramatic and sexy and action-packed but it is… A LOT…. Gratuitously so. Take heed of the author’s content warnings and come with a strong stomach for violence.
I would say for me this series is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. A strong 4 stars for the author’s writing of action and a plot that keeps you engaged. 3 stars because the decision to make each book about the ensemble cast rather than a particular main couple sometimes distracts and makes you lose track of who’s who and doesn’t always allow for deeper character development that really allows you to sink into the characters. So that how we find out bits of their back stories sometimes feels arbitrary and it’s easy to be confused as to whose back story is whose.
That said, this picks up from the drama of Book 1 and the kidnapping of Dea and goes into some resolution of Henny and Tali’s relationship as well as the development of romantic partners for Shantel, Faxx and Link, while dealing with the Book 1 villains. This book ends of less of a cliffhanger-y note but still at a point where you wonder what will happen next and are diving into book 3.
This series is NOT for the faint of hear- it’s dramatic and sexy and action-packed but it is… A LOT…. Gratuitously so. Take heed of the author’s content warnings and come with a strong stomach for violence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Body horror, Bullying, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Toxic friendship, Violence, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Stalking, Mental illness, Blood, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, and Torture
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Infidelity, Addiction, Classism, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Infertility
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