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christikb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.5
I couldn't stop obsessing over Saint View Strip and, like the oh-so-rational person I am, I was completely incapable of waiting two months for Augie's story so...alas, I dove into the Saint View Psychos. Because why not? The only problem with this impulse-driven series read is that I'm STUPID picky about my reverse harem novels because so few authors can actually execute the story well. Well, I should have trusted that Elle Thorpe could do exactly that because I am completely feral over this series. Bliss, a woman from the wrong side of the street whose brother got her out before she could starve, gets pulled back into the Saint View-life when her brother is executed while on the phone with her and leaves her his bar, Psychos; the three book arc tracks Bliss' experience taking back her life, making Psychos successful, solving her brother's assassination, and falling in love and building a family with War (my precious Warrick Maynard đ), Scythe (my morally BLACK baby, seriously, your Honor, I love him and his forked-up ways)/Vincent, and Nash (perfect flannel-wearing protector husband). Unlike in other RH books, SVP works because the series is very much smutty suspense where the suspense has nothing to do with the romance AND Bliss is not the only common factor between these men; they love each other as much as they do her. More RH novels should invest in these elements, but sadly, authors tend to skimp on storyline and emotion building between all characters in the relationship and the story suffers for it. Not here though--Psychos is fantastic in every way.
kerriecaldwell's review against another edition
4.0
I did love this series. Loved the plot, the dynamic between Bliss and her guys. BUT, as a curvy woman myself, I feel like the fat shaming from others, the word fat in general, was overdone. Also unrealistic for a curvy woman to be told she canât have kids by a doctor. Iâm a size 18 and have two healthy kids and a 3rd on the way. Iâve never been told i couldnât or shouldnât get pregnant. I liked that she was a plus size female main character because itâs not something you see a lot of, however i just felt like the constant reminder that she was overweight was too much and took away sometimes from everything else that she was which was beautiful, brave, fierce, etc.
none the less i did enjoy this series and would recommend!
none the less i did enjoy this series and would recommend!
danig81's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ang_reads_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Finished 1/17/24
rinasreadsnz's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fitting title for this book. This book starts with violence, in fact, there is probably more violence in this book than in both of the previous books combined. But you know what? It was crucial for all of it to happen the way it did or we would have had loose ends. Heck, even Bliss got in on the action.
Seeing how they all came togetherârelationship-wiseâwas so satisfying. I couldn't see how it was all going to work at the end of the last book but boy, oh boy, did Elle pull it all together well. All the twists and turns, the deception and the sabotage? It makes for a completely fascinating read and one you don't want to put down.
We have a reunion of ALL the characters (yip, even Lacey and her boys!), a few surprises and a HEAP of suspense.
Do yourself a favour and get the bonus epilogue, it's a must in my opinion.
Did I let out an evil cackle at the cliffhanger ending in the bonus epilogue? Yes.
Am I excited for the next series? Also, Yes.
No surprise for me when the killer was revealedâI had it right this time!
4.5 stars
Seeing how they all came togetherârelationship-wiseâwas so satisfying. I couldn't see how it was all going to work at the end of the last book but boy, oh boy, did Elle pull it all together well. All the twists and turns, the deception and the sabotage? It makes for a completely fascinating read and one you don't want to put down.
We have a reunion of ALL the characters (yip, even Lacey and her boys!), a few surprises and a HEAP of suspense.
Do yourself a favour and get the bonus epilogue, it's a must in my opinion.
Did I let out an evil cackle at the cliffhanger ending in the bonus epilogue? Yes.
Am I excited for the next series? Also, Yes.
No surprise for me when the killer was revealedâI had it right this time!
4.5 stars
mj_86's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Rape
kristens_korner's review against another edition
4.0
Good quick read with satisfactory ending, not leaving me feel void. I did like the variety of characters and the uniqueness of their stories.