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tj_darkreads's review
5.0
This was so freaking good. This book was a mindf*k you didn't know if it was real or just your imagination. I love book's that make you doubt what you just read and that last chapter had me like "Wait, what was that I just read" and I had to reread it again. Just a fantastic story with more twists and turns and don't think this is a romance love story, oh no, this is an erotic horror that involves a possessive MMC with the you touch, you die vibe. It is MF with a lil FF thrown in, but then was it real or a dream? This was just so good it's hard to believe that it’s a standalone.
cj0210's review
5.0
I was hooked on this book when I read the first sentence. I read this within one sitting today, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire way through. There were so many unexpected twists, and the storyline itself was such an interesting concept. By the time I finished reading the book, I wanted to instantly know what was going to happen next. Such a well written piece and I am super happy I got to read this.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
spookymessreads's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Whispers in the Dark is a dark romance, that you can blow through in one sitting if you really feel up to it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the characters, but I felt there were some scenes that were rushed and could have used some more development which is why I'm only giving it three stars. I will absolutely be reading the next book in the series because I can't wait for Ivy's story and romance.
The character development, world building, and background of everything is very well thought out and is captivating. I personally pieced things together at a certain point but it wasn't in a bad way, it was an exciting way that created anticipation. The anticipation of that mixed in with the anticipation of what was happening between Hades and Alice was just the ultimate level of GIVE ME MORE!
Adding some more build up in between certain events and before some things happened would have helped get my five stars, because it made it feel rushed and not in a clean or smooth way in a lot of spots. There were also some moments between characters that felt forced for the sake of the plot but weren't necessary and that threw things off sometimes.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The character development, world building, and background of everything is very well thought out and is captivating. I personally pieced things together at a certain point but it wasn't in a bad way, it was an exciting way that created anticipation. The anticipation of that mixed in with the anticipation of what was happening between Hades and Alice was just the ultimate level of GIVE ME MORE!
Adding some more build up in between certain events and before some things happened would have helped get my five stars, because it made it feel rushed and not in a clean or smooth way in a lot of spots. There were also some moments between characters that felt forced for the sake of the plot but weren't necessary and that threw things off sometimes.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
cassandra_t's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
4.0
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Definitely a dark, spicy book where I suggest checking trigger warnings before reading.
This book is about Alice, an 18 year old in a creepy old house who begins to experience supernatural intimate moments that have her questioning her own mental health. Since a child she’s heard whispers in the walls and felt a mysterious presence. Alice tries to be a normal teen though, going to the Carnevil, a paranormal circus, a high school party, and bars. She wishes nothing more than to feel normal and to potentially get a boyfriend. Then an unknown stranger shows her exactly what she’s missing.
This book is dark, extremely spicy, and covers a lot of dark topics. I would classify it as an erotic horror. This book has FM and FF scenes. Some bondage. It really has you questioning what is real and what is not. And the ending is quite the twist of an ending. I definitely recommend if this genre is for you. It had just enough mystery to not want to put it down, and had plenty of spice. Like 4 or 5 level of spice. I will definitely check out the next in the series when it comes out.
adrihean's review against another edition
5.0
“Talking about things is like reliving them, reminding yourself that they happened.”
“Whispers in the Dark,” by Delilah Croww
I loved reading this book. Number one, it is so spicy in the best ways. The guessing who the man is and the supernatural aspects in the book kept me on my toes. It’s mostly M/F but a tiny bit F/F in there. It’s a dark romance with bullying and stalking and mental illness wrapped into one. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it as much as I actually did. I wasn’t super fond of the ending, but it didn’t ruin the book at all. 5 out of 5 stars, will definitely be re-reading it.
-M/F & F/F
-Stalking
-Bullying
-Mental Illness
-Ghosts/Supernatural Aspects
-Outcast
Thank you for the ARC, Booksirens.
“Whispers in the Dark,” by Delilah Croww
I loved reading this book. Number one, it is so spicy in the best ways. The guessing who the man is and the supernatural aspects in the book kept me on my toes. It’s mostly M/F but a tiny bit F/F in there. It’s a dark romance with bullying and stalking and mental illness wrapped into one. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it as much as I actually did. I wasn’t super fond of the ending, but it didn’t ruin the book at all. 5 out of 5 stars, will definitely be re-reading it.
-M/F & F/F
-Stalking
-Bullying
-Mental Illness
-Ghosts/Supernatural Aspects
-Outcast
Thank you for the ARC, Booksirens.
haikwil's review
3.0
Fast read and engaging plot, but the ending. I almost threw my IPad out the window and resigned from ever reading ARC again. I was willing to look past the typos and formatting errors, but the ending…
Croww really made the characters hateable, I felt like I was going to puke each time the dumb jocks appeared. Well executed. There are also loveable little darlings such as Ivy [AKA The Best Girl].
In between the plot and spice, the author mentions very accurate statements such as:
“Some think girls are incapable of understanding men because of how emotional we get regarding sex. We can shut that part of our psyche off and [become] carnal like they are. Some men don’t know what to do about it when we do. It’s why they call us sluts. Whores. I call it freethinking or rather–– free feeling. Satisfying our own needs. Some of us do it in private.”
In short it’s a good read if you give it a chance, and you’re not so picky about errors. I honestly didn’t find them that bad, I still understood the story. She wrote a compelling 18 year old troubled girl, don’t expect her to write poetry and speak like she’s a fairy.
OMG, THE ENDING!!! I’m still raging.
Plot - ★★★★★
Characters - ★★★★★
Style: - ★★★★☆
Spice - ★★★★☆ [One scene was cut off, and it infuriated me.]
Overall -★★★☆☆ [3 because the ending also infuriated me.]
I had a few favorite quotes but this one beats them all:
“Stop looking at them and do something about it.”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Croww really made the characters hateable, I felt like I was going to puke each time the dumb jocks appeared. Well executed. There are also loveable little darlings such as Ivy [AKA The Best Girl].
In between the plot and spice, the author mentions very accurate statements such as:
“Some think girls are incapable of understanding men because of how emotional we get regarding sex. We can shut that part of our psyche off and [become] carnal like they are. Some men don’t know what to do about it when we do. It’s why they call us sluts. Whores. I call it freethinking or rather–– free feeling. Satisfying our own needs. Some of us do it in private.”
In short it’s a good read if you give it a chance, and you’re not so picky about errors. I honestly didn’t find them that bad, I still understood the story. She wrote a compelling 18 year old troubled girl, don’t expect her to write poetry and speak like she’s a fairy.
OMG, THE ENDING!!! I’m still raging.
Plot - ★★★★★
Characters - ★★★★★
Style: - ★★★★☆
Spice - ★★★★☆ [One scene was cut off, and it infuriated me.]
Overall -★★★☆☆ [3 because the ending also infuriated me.]
I had a few favorite quotes but this one beats them all:
“Stop looking at them and do something about it.”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
sammiiee's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
⚠️ Please be aware there is a lot of Trigger Warning ⚠️
⚠️Make sure you are entirely sure your able to read as this is dark, extremely dark but this by no means reflects my rating.
My Rating is low simply because it feels like its written very poorly, words misspelt, sentences that don't make sense. And the times just don't match, it goes from one part to another without explanation.
There's not really much plot other than who's behind the mask, which I will admit I wasn't expecting.
I had however gathered the plot around Alice's Family extremely quickly.
I think this really has the protentional to be a better read, editors just need to reread.
⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
⚠️Make sure you are entirely sure your able to read as this is dark, extremely dark but this by no means reflects my rating.
My Rating is low simply because it feels like its written very poorly, words misspelt, sentences that don't make sense. And the times just don't match, it goes from one part to another without explanation.
There's not really much plot other than who's behind the mask, which I will admit I wasn't expecting.
I had however gathered the plot around Alice's Family extremely quickly.
I think this really has the protentional to be a better read, editors just need to reread.
⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Pedophilia and Death of parent
mycozybooknest's review
4.0
3.75*
Thank you Booksirens for this book. That premise was very interesting. It wasn't 179 pages but 184 though..
Anyway, there were a tons of typos and errors that could have made me stop reading this but I pushed through and I'm glad I did because I had a good time. It was really dark and yet, I wanted to know more.
I think this could have been developed a bit more so it made even more sense. I feel scenes happened in a snap sometimes, kinda like blink and you get confused feeling you skipped something but overall, I really enjoyed.
I knew, or at least had an inkling, of what was happening and who was who.
I'm glad there is a second book as I feel the story would be even more complete even if it doesn't focus on the same characters.
Thinking about it more, I have no real opinions on the characters for some reason but they all had a little something. As for the ending, I had a little shock but since I had a feeling of what was coming, I wasn't as surprised as I should have... ?
Overall good read. It will be even better with a lot of edit, formatting, and what not but I'm happy I read this.
Thank you Booksirens for this book. That premise was very interesting. It wasn't 179 pages but 184 though..
Anyway, there were a tons of typos and errors that could have made me stop reading this but I pushed through and I'm glad I did because I had a good time. It was really dark and yet, I wanted to know more.
I think this could have been developed a bit more so it made even more sense. I feel scenes happened in a snap sometimes, kinda like blink and you get confused feeling you skipped something but overall, I really enjoyed.
I knew, or at least had an inkling, of what was happening and who was who.
I'm glad there is a second book as I feel the story would be even more complete even if it doesn't focus on the same characters.
Thinking about it more, I have no real opinions on the characters for some reason but they all had a little something. As for the ending, I had a little shock but since I had a feeling of what was coming, I wasn't as surprised as I should have... ?
Overall good read. It will be even better with a lot of edit, formatting, and what not but I'm happy I read this.