A review by reedkaye
Bad Things by Varian Krylov

5.0

This is the second book I’ve read by this author. I’m left feeling a little frustrated. The book ends too abruptly. Maybe all her books do I don’t know but I’m not ready to end the story yet. This story more than once brought tears to my eyes. This story starts out with Xavier a guy who has a thing for protecting his sister. He had not been able to protect her from rape when she was at college and Xavier somewhat feels he didn’t keep her safe. This also causes Xavier to watch out for others but not for himself. While Xavier thinks he is helping his FBI sister get evidence on a case she is working, he meets Carson. Before long they are in a dangerous game. Carson has plenty of issues. He is in denial of being gay. When it comes out how Carson’s parent’s dealt with him being gay it broke my heart. Carson ends up not dealing with it until with Xavier he is forced to deal. Aiden and Dario also enter into the story about this time. I’m not sure I can believe the relationship with these two even though they both are lovable characters. There are so many twists and turns in this story. My only unanswered question is with James. I’m not sure how he really fits into this overall. It feels like he has a open story but I’m not sure he is really needed here. I like this author’s stories but get frustrated when they end because I’m not ready to end it. I received a copy from GRR and this is my opinion.