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Watch Her Bleed by Emily Kleep
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
*Must Read Trigger Warnings*
A few of my faves…..
“The moment I put my hands on you, you’re mine. I won’t lie to you and say that I won’t be possessive because I will be. Being mine means I will cut the hand, or any other offending body part, off anyone who thinks they have the right to touch you. I am intense at times, yes, but your happiness will always be my priority.”
“Pretty sure you are the best alarm clock out there. Alarm
c*ck, if you will.”
“Sometimes life is painful. Sometimes it’s more painful for others for no apparent reason. We can’t control the bad things that people do to us, but we can control how we react to them.”
This book was full of twists and turns, but it is soooo good! Mattia was made for Aurora. He was so good to her from the beginning. He is everything she needed, to heal from her trauma. Trauma brought on by the hands of her “family”. Aurora’s best friend Kaia, is amazing. She was truly there for her through everything.
In the end, everything Aurora went through, lead her to so many people that love her. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
A few of my faves…..
“The moment I put my hands on you, you’re mine. I won’t lie to you and say that I won’t be possessive because I will be. Being mine means I will cut the hand, or any other offending body part, off anyone who thinks they have the right to touch you. I am intense at times, yes, but your happiness will always be my priority.”
“Pretty sure you are the best alarm clock out there. Alarm
c*ck, if you will.”
“Sometimes life is painful. Sometimes it’s more painful for others for no apparent reason. We can’t control the bad things that people do to us, but we can control how we react to them.”
This book was full of twists and turns, but it is soooo good! Mattia was made for Aurora. He was so good to her from the beginning. He is everything she needed, to heal from her trauma. Trauma brought on by the hands of her “family”. Aurora’s best friend Kaia, is amazing. She was truly there for her through everything.
In the end, everything Aurora went through, lead her to so many people that love her. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Black Swan by Roxy Leigh
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Dark and Spicy 🌶️
This is my first book that I’ve read by Roxy…. And it was so good! I didn’t want to put it down. Dean and Octavia are perfect together! At first I wasn’t sure about Dean, but then I was so glad that Octavia gave him a second chance.
This is my first book that I’ve read by Roxy…. And it was so good! I didn’t want to put it down. Dean and Octavia are perfect together! At first I wasn’t sure about Dean, but then I was so glad that Octavia gave him a second chance.
Only after by Emily Klepp
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
“Sometimes we have to go through hell before we can truly appreciate life. Only after we find the strength to fight for our happiness can we see the pathway out of the darkness.”
Oh man, this book was an emotional roller coaster 🎢
Tyrone and Eva are so perfect together, and I love that they could be there for each other through their traumas. Most of all, they got their revenge together, in ways that so many survivors, deserve and wish they could get.
* Must read the Trigger Warnings. This is a dark romance*
Oh man, this book was an emotional roller coaster 🎢
Tyrone and Eva are so perfect together, and I love that they could be there for each other through their traumas. Most of all, they got their revenge together, in ways that so many survivors, deserve and wish they could get.
* Must read the Trigger Warnings. This is a dark romance*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Until Then by Emily Klepp
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
*Make sure to read the trigger warnings*
Very dark, but so good! Poor Amara, dealt with so much. Zander is absolutely incredible for taking care of her and sticking around through it all. Diego is the best friend that anyone can ask for. Overall, I’m so happy that Amara got her HEA, as well as the justice that she deserves.
Very dark, but so good! Poor Amara, dealt with so much. Zander is absolutely incredible for taking care of her and sticking around through it all. Diego is the best friend that anyone can ask for. Overall, I’m so happy that Amara got her HEA, as well as the justice that she deserves.
Wretched by Emily McIntire
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Inspired by the Wizard of Oz.
This one is seriously my favorite out of the whole series! It had just the right amount of darkness without being too dark, but it still had all the spice! I like that it was a crime/ detective type plot as well. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
This one is seriously my favorite out of the whole series! It had just the right amount of darkness without being too dark, but it still had all the spice! I like that it was a crime/ detective type plot as well. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Reverse perspective by Emily Klepp
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
This was the first time that I have ever read a Dark Reverse Harem Novel… so glad that this was the one to pop my cherry! 👀
First of all, make sure you read the trigger warnings. There is very detailed SA.
Next, HOT DAMN! The spice is extra spicy! 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The story was amazing. Once I started, I could not put it down. I loved the characters, and it kept you hooked. It was full of so much emotion. You could feel the good, the bad, and the ugly. I was so happy that Sadie made it through her trauma, with the help of her 3 boyfriends, as well as her friends. In the end, Sadie took control. She is 100% a bad a$$!
Looking forward to reading more of Emily’s books!
First of all, make sure you read the trigger warnings. There is very detailed SA.
Next, HOT DAMN! The spice is extra spicy! 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The story was amazing. Once I started, I could not put it down. I loved the characters, and it kept you hooked. It was full of so much emotion. You could feel the good, the bad, and the ugly. I was so happy that Sadie made it through her trauma, with the help of her 3 boyfriends, as well as her friends. In the end, Sadie took control. She is 100% a bad a$$!
Looking forward to reading more of Emily’s books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Honestly, this one was so much better than the first two books. Belly seemed a little more mature and not so whiney. It was a little easier to get into.
Jeremiah actually seems manipulative in this one. And the ending… W T H. I cried. But also, the ending just wasn’t enough. I’m trying not to spoil anything, but nothing else, with Jeremiah’s and Belly’s event being cancelled? Then straight into Belly and Conrad? It was almost disappointing.
Jeremiah actually seems manipulative in this one. And the ending… W T H. I cried. But also, the ending just wasn’t enough. I’m trying not to spoil anything, but nothing else, with Jeremiah’s and Belly’s event being cancelled? Then straight into Belly and Conrad? It was almost disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Scarred by Emily McIntire
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Lion King re-written as a Dark Spicy Romance. The first half of the book was kind of slow, but it got really good! I felt like this one wasn’t as dark and descriptive as Hooked, which saved me from the stares again, while parking my car (audiobook) 🤣 The spicy parts are 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵! Overall, it is very well written, and I enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Trick or Truce by Kristen Granata
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Infertility, Sexual content, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol