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Deviant King by Rina Kent

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thatbook_lover's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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dark emotional mysterious tense

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated

okay, I admit this whole world is entertaining but like a man would never talk to me like that and walk away unscathed. I thought I liked my book boyfriend's toxic but Aiden King.... Jesus Christ. He is the most manipulative character I have ever seen as a love interest and I had to keep reminding myself to stop judging Elsa for being annoying. I feel a little bad but also what the fuck.

Every time he would threaten her, she would fight against it so hard knowing she couldn't win and let him turn her life and her friend's life into chaos and then give in and have sex once it was too much to deal with? I think she either should have let him ruin every time or give in immediately to whatever he said. She always gave in anyway, why not save yourself the trouble? Also consent is like not a thing in the Rina Kent AU which I know goes along with her (if it's not for you, don't read it)

. Aiden was hot but like... scary. I would move out of the country away from someone who acted like him. Like they're first few interactions are literally nightmare fuel but only slightly hot. Elsa and Aiden are both in psychological shambles with some seriously questionable turn ons but it was entertaining. I really never know what's gunna happen in these books and the whole memory loss plot with Elsa and all of Aiden's weirdness, like I need to know what happened. I feel like Aiden could never find someone who accepts him with his craziness like Elsa does, they both are so messed up it works. They terrify me just a little bit. I just can't see Aiden going white picket fence but apparently all Rina Kent couple get happy endings. I enjoyed this but also not at the same time? All RK's books are like anxiety attacks and butterflies all at once.

I did like how Elsa finally stood up for herself to Silver, I can't believe that bitch gets her own story

I can't rate this but I will keep going. Aiden is fascinating in an insane way.

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The first thing I’m going to mention about Deviant King is that it’s a Dark Bully Romance. Not everyone enjoys reading bully romance, but this reader loves these types of books, especially when the FMC puts the bully in his place or ends up falling for the bully because, secretly, he’s been harboring feelings for the girl for so long. The second thing is this book is the first in a trilogy and it needs to be read in order.

Just because I enjoy bully romances in fictional books doesn’t mean I condone bullies in real life. Bullies are a major red flag in real life, but in fictional books, they are acceptable. Rina Kent definitely knows how to write bullies and make me despise them, but the moment they show some good qualities, I fall head over heels for them, especially when I know they are harboring a secret or two.

The FMC, Elsa, is someone I felt sympathy for immediately, not only because the MMC, Aiden, made her life miserable at school but also because she possibly has a traumatic past that is hidden from her. She lost her parents and is now living with her Aunt and Uncle, who are very protective of her, especially when she had heart surgery and is still dealing with a heart condition. She has nightmares about her past that give her glimpses into what perhaps happened, but not enough to go on. She just wants to finish school and go off to Cambridge afterward, but unfortunately, her nemesis, Aiden has other plans. I loved how she fought back against Aiden and wasn’t willing to give in to him. Eventually, though, she does give in and that’s due to him showing another side of himself.

Aiden was a downright a-hole to Elsa, and he tended to grate on my nerves while reading Elsa’s POV on what he and his minions were doing to her. (FYI…This book is told solely in Elsa’s POV.) Some of the things were crossing the line a lot, but I had to remember it’s a Dark Romance, which means Aiden is going to push the boundaries. (Check your triggers before reading this book.) But I knew deep down Aiden had a soft side, or in his case, a very jealous and possessive side toward Elsa.

“If anyone dares to look at you, let alone touch what’s mine, I’ll fucking murder them. Is that clear?”

He had kept guys away from her for two years, and whenever someone else approached her, he would take action against them, including his friends, such as Xander, who tried to rile up Aiden when it came to Elsa.

“Are you jealous, mighty king?” “Damn straight I’m jealous. I’m so possessive of you, it drives me fucking crazy.”

Aiden and Elsa’s relationship is very complicated, especially when Elsa doesn’t trust Aiden and she is not willing to give in to his advances at first, and Aiden won’t accept no as an answer and pushes her constantly. But, when it does finally happen between the two, it’s intense, deviant (like the title suggests), and off-the-charts steamy.

I was definitely drawn to the mystery behind Elsa’s past, and I need to know what happened to her. It was only touched a bit in this book with her nightmares, so I’m hoping Rina touches more on it in the next book. Aiden is harboring something, and I need to find out more about what he is hiding about himself. I hope I also get his POV, eventually, in the trilogy. I would love to know his true feelings about Elsa, especially with how this book ended. Yes, there is a cliffhanger, and it left me with more questions than answers. I need to make time to read the next book, already and I will soon.

This book is definitely for readers who love dark bully romances where the MMC is unhinged, obsessed with the FMC, and willing to do anything to have her as his.

Trope(s)/Element(s):
⚽️Bully Romance
⚽️Enemies to Lovers
⚽️OTT Jealous/Possessive Hero
⚽️Scarred Hero
⚽️Virgin Heroine
⚽️Amnesia (Heroine) – Possible Traumatic Past

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dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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jdsils's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Very dark

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katkinslee's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What is in these damn books? They are like crack! It's crazy how invested in these people I am. That ending!? I love Aiden and I have no idea why because he is so toxic but I found myself wanting Elsa to give into him all the time!! Rina Kent is some kind of magician because I'm so addicted to all of the characters. The passion in the spicy scenes is so intense as well which is great. I will say there are similarities with this story and Levi's but but enough to turn me off continuing.

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adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

5.0

🐚 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 🐚
📖| Deviant King - Rina Kent
5 ⭐

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: cliffhanger, death of a parent

Now it's time for the famous Aiden King.

Aiden is dark, soulless, very manipulative, has no compassion or remorse and is infatuated with our sweet and innocent Elsa. Aiden wants her, to manipulate her to attract her to him, but all Elsa can do is to be drawn to him. And I don't judge her, because I was too.

I think that there's a story between Aiden and Elsa that only Aiden knows about it, and I hope we learn more in the next books.

They are like like cats and mouse. They fight, Aiden tries to keep her close to him, Elsa tries to distance herself and fight back, but somehow they always end up together.

Rina wrote very beautifully the contrast between the two: Aiden is the perfect alpha bully who does anything to get what he wants, he is possessive and has a darker, sadistic side, compared to Elsa who is strong, sweet, but who knows to fight back.

Deviant King is not for everyone. Aiden does some very horrible things to Elsa, but if that's not your cup of tea, then might not be the book for you. But if you have read dark books, especially with the bully trope, and you can handle it then go for it.

I really liked this book, but that cliffhanger kills you. I need to find out what happens next!

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shaykay's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

I picked this one up because it's the next book in the flipping universe. I swear Kent is about to become a new favorite author, and if I was doing those how I used to, she would be one. Anyway, I was nervous going into this one because this is the first book by Kent that needed to be a standalone. The story between Elsa and Aiden spans over three books, and they go through a lot. In this first book, we barely scratch the surface. We got to see how they met when she first went to Royal Elite, who, when he shunned her, the rest of the students bullied her relentlessly to even the present day. The present-day does take place the year after Levi and Astrid. So they've graduated already; we sometimes see them in this book. However, when I finished this book, it wasn't my favorite. I really wanted more from this world and hated the slow pace. Still, after completing this trilogy, I understand why the series started this way. I appreciated it, even though I wanted the story to speed up slightly.

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sashasauroras's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

<spoilers>
so um
yeah this book was a LOT. not great to say the least like.. just no..
yeah i’m confused.. this book is just not great like plot wise and overall??

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Let's just say that calling a criminal and an abuser the villain is fitting but doesn't do justice to what he actually is!
I felt uncomfortable reading everything the MMC did, and it was even more uncomfortable knowing he was just 18.

Dark romance my ass!

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