A review by bigbuttandabook
Queen of Diamonds by Marie Mackay

challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

The sweet agony of her stories is amazing. And the groveling and revenge in this one was so dark and twisted and one of the most satisfying pay back I have read since Sweet Revenge by Viano Oniomoh. Then you add in a character like Kyan who is sweet and psycho and so swoony that you are out right melting over the most deranged behavior. Glade was fierce, unhinged, tortured, loyal, stabby and amazing. Knight and Zed were broody and begged so pretty when their time came. I knew from the previews this was going to give Havoc a run for her money and I was so right!  Mackey has a tried and true recipe for these hurt/comfort complex scent match OV stories that I eat up! I pick them and I don’t put them down til I’m done. They’re all consuming and this series feels like it’s going to be gold. I’m seriously mad at myself for not signing up for the other ARCs.