A review by lillyreads_08
Be Mine, Cruel Valentines by Brea Alepoú
3.0
Be Mine, Cruel Valentine is the fifth and final book in the Corrupted Cupid series. We have Ramsey, who was bullied relentlessly in his senior year by three freshmen, Foxyn, Leyton and Theon. Those three are tight; they are like brothers. Six years later, when his former bullies are in university, Ramsey reappears before them; now it's time for him to claim them.
I was excited for this story, but sadly it fell a bit flat for me. While there is no redemption for the bullies (they are as cruel as ever), and Ramsey is no saint as he became a twisted man, I thought it would be darker. It just fell a bit short of what I wanted. Don't get me wrong; this book has violence, blood, and pain, it's an extreme bully romance. I had an issue with Ramsey's personality, but I really liked Leyton out of the bunch. We also get an appearance by Elio from [b:Savage|61269175|Savage|Brea Alepoú|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1654988254l/61269175._SX50_.jpg|96605615].
This book is level 5 spice. It's extremely hot, no question about that. The sex is rough, violent and unhinged. I enjoyed it. While this is MMMM, the bullies do not have a relationship with each other instead, it's one bottom and three tops type of arrangement. While I'm not crazy about poly/harem stories, if I'm going to read one I prefer that type of dynamic so that was a plus for me!
This was an "It's me, not the book" situation. I think most people will enjoy it - those who are into these tropes. Please check TWs, as this story is not for everyone.
I was excited for this story, but sadly it fell a bit flat for me. While there is no redemption for the bullies (they are as cruel as ever), and Ramsey is no saint as he became a twisted man, I thought it would be darker. It just fell a bit short of what I wanted. Don't get me wrong; this book has violence, blood, and pain, it's an extreme bully romance. I had an issue with Ramsey's personality, but I really liked Leyton out of the bunch. We also get an appearance by Elio from [b:Savage|61269175|Savage|Brea Alepoú|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1654988254l/61269175._SX50_.jpg|96605615].
This book is level 5 spice. It's extremely hot, no question about that. The sex is rough, violent and unhinged. I enjoyed it. While this is MMMM, the bullies do not have a relationship with each other instead, it's one bottom and three tops type of arrangement. While I'm not crazy about poly/harem stories, if I'm going to read one I prefer that type of dynamic so that was a plus for me!
This was an "It's me, not the book" situation. I think most people will enjoy it - those who are into these tropes. Please check TWs, as this story is not for everyone.