A review by readsbykirby
Disturbed Lucidity by Rebecca Joyce, Rebecca Joyce

5.0

Disturbed Lucidity by Rebecca Joyce

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rebecca Joyce has left addicted me to yet another set of men with "Disturbed Lucidity," the first installment in the Disturbed M.C. series! From the first few pages, I was pulled into a gritty world where mental health struggles are depicted with both authenticity and sensitivity with accuracy.

Ivy Scott , our fierce and beautifully flawed female protagonist, feels like a kindred spirit—a beautifully chaotic embodiment of strength and vulnerability. As someone who resonates with her journey, I can confidently say that Joyce has an uncanny ability to articulate the complexities of mental health in a way that is both relatable and empowering. At times I felt like she had spent time in my brain or sitting down with my own "head shrink".

Lucifer "Luc" Hawk —talk about a captivating character! Luc is everything you want in a dark, brooding anti-hero, and Joyce paints his development with the craftsmanship of a skilled artisan. The chemistry between him and Ivy sizzles and adds an intoxicating layer to the already intense narrative. Plus I am a sucker for a well done age-gap romance.
The exploration of self-acceptance, wrapped in a storyline devoid of kink shaming, had me cheering for Luc and Ivy fully to embrace their true selves without reservation.

The intertwining of various clubs creates a layered universe that leaves readers craving more. As I turned the pages, I found myself particularly intrigued by the Wraith Warriors, even more so after our introduction to them in Sandman's story, eager for more tales of Wraith and his brothers. I adored the family dynamcis of different clubs knowing what family really means and seeing them come together for the love of one little girl.

The dynamics between the characters are rich, with subtle hints at looming confrontations, like the anticipated showdown involving Montana, Reaper, and Maxim—my fingers are crossed for a seriously satisfying showdown between Reaper and Montana.... Maxim has shown regret and remorse but Montana.... that man needs to be taken down a fews pegs. I see trouble for the Soulless Sinners in the near future.

Joyce sprinkles other surprises throughout, with one familiar face like Matthew Law steering the plot toward tantalizing possibilities. And can we just take a moment to discuss the urgent need for Malice and Silver's story? It’s a craving I can’t ignore!

The ONLY issue I had while reading this story was the part where Jude is at the clubhouse and loading the Glock and slamming the "clip" home followed by Trash "clicking off the safety".

I totally get not every reader has a well developed knowledge of firearms but as a owner, collector, and gun enthusiast I couldn't help but groan and say noooo!!!!

Quick little firearm nuggets ,

magazines hold ammunition until it is fed into the firearms chamber.

Clips assist in loading ammunition into the firearms magazine.

All firearms besides revolvers (you know the "cowboy guns" that are cylinder fed and single-shot firearms) have magazines, but not all guns have clips.

ALSO Glocks have do NOT have an external manual safety, so Trash could not have "clicked off the the safety". The semiautomatic Glock has a what they refer to as a "safe action system" meaning there are 3 parts to "safety".

Trigger Safety The firing pin and Drop all 3 of these have different roles in the overall "safety" of the firearm.



"Disturbed Lucidity" serves as a powerful introduction to a captivating new series that promises to delve into the depths of human emotion, relationships, and the struggles we face., as well as the men and women who have served our country and the horrors they are left to fight, most of the time alone in their heads, once they are back on American soil.

I eagerly await the next chapter in this world and the brilliant storytelling that my girl Rebecca Joyce brings to life. If you're looking for a tale that’s thought-provoking, steamy, and beautifully raw, grab your copy now—you won’t regret it!