A review by admya
Brutal Game by Jo Brenner

4.75

🏒dark hockey  

🔥college/billionaire 

🏒bully 

🔥enemies to lovers 

🏒dub/noncon 

🔥somno 

🏒forced exhibitionism 

🔥and so so much more 🥵🥵 

 

Star:  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ 

Brutal Game by Jo Brenner is a dark and intense romance that dives into the complexities of obsession, power, and revenge. The story centers on Jack Feldman, a hockey star with a golden reputation, and the woman who dares to challenge him, only to find herself ensnared in his twisted game.  

On the surface, Jack is admired by all—a campus hero and the perfect golden boy. But behind closed doors, he reveals a much darker side, one that is ruthless and bent on control. When Aviva attempts to get revenge against Jack’s team, her life takes a drastic turn as Jack forces her into a devastating game of manipulation and desire. 

Jo Brenner does an excellent job of portraying the psychological warfare between the characters. The tension is palpable as Jack’s obsession deepens, and Aviva finds herself torn between resistance and surrender. Their interactions are laced with a mix of fear, lust, and a strange form of connection that pushes the boundaries of morality. 

The darker elements of the relationship are central to the plot, making this a story not for the faint of heart. It explores themes of dominance, submission, and the psychological toll of toxic relationships. Jo Brenner navigates the fine line between attraction and fear, keeping readers on edge as the power struggle intensifies. 

For readers who enjoy darker romances with themes of obsession, control, and redemption, Brutal Game offers an intense, emotional journey. Jo Brenner's ability to create complex characters and a gripping storyline ensures that this novel will resonate with fans of darker, boundary-pushing romance.