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A review by booknerdcoco
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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
5.0
This was my first novel by Shantel Tessier, and believe me. It didn't disappoint!!
First of all, I was drawn in from that very first page. It doesn't ease you in, not like a lot of dark romance - Tessier went straight for the sweet spot...and it was oh so good.
I loved the smut (🌶🥵), but I really appreciated the plot full of twists and turns. Things that just came out of nowhere. I couldn't pick my jaw up off the floor, especially as I felt like I really got to know the characters.
I have experienced this epic story twice. Reading and audiobook, and wow what an eargasm that was!
I am officially obsessed with this series and this author!!
First of all, I was drawn in from that very first page. It doesn't ease you in, not like a lot of dark romance - Tessier went straight for the sweet spot...and it was oh so good.
I loved the smut (🌶🥵), but I really appreciated the plot full of twists and turns. Things that just came out of nowhere. I couldn't pick my jaw up off the floor, especially as I felt like I really got to know the characters.
I have experienced this epic story twice. Reading and audiobook, and wow what an eargasm that was!
I am officially obsessed with this series and this author!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail