It’s not every day I reread a book. In fact, it’s been many years. Sure, I’ll skim through favorite scenes of reads, but to read the same book from front to back twice? Unheard of! I went so many years without leisurely reading, that I don’t have time for rereads. After this second go at Pestilence, I think I need to change my mindset.

When the opportunity came up to reread Pestilence for NetGalley, I jumped on it. No hesitation. No concern about taking time away from new reads because I needed it in my life again. This is one of my favorite reads of all time. I am so happy I received the opportunity to review it— I didn’t realize how much I missed this world until I stepped back into this dystopian romance.

Pestilence still makes me swoon. Whew!


》Sara《

Gorgeous, strong, vulnerable Sara— my love for her is forever. She is so valiant in her efforts to seek redemption for the world— to see it, an effort that turns to wanting to save Pestilence from his prejudice and narrow-mindedness. She sees the ugly but also the beauty, she sees what is worth saving. I adore her completely. I also looove being in her POV! Her one-liners had me cackling! A total delight.

》Pestilence《

Oh Pestilence, my beloved. Who he is at the beginning of the tale is a being with one purpose, one mission. To eradicate humans who have failed one another, who have failed their home. He sees nothing more than the incapability of change, but it’s change that he gets to know quite intimately. His arc is beautiful to see unfold.


》The Romance《

Sublime. The romance is sublime. There is so much anger, hurt, bitterness, and hate at the beginning of their relationship. They see only the worst in one another, but slowly humanity slips in. Even in the most otherworldly, immortal being. Sara human heart gives way to feelings of pain and loss, but also love and hope. Her heart opens to Pestilence, even against what she’d consider her better judgement. He’s a harder code to crack, at times as indecipherable has the holy tattoos upon his flesh. But his prejudice again humanity is questioned upon seeing Sara— upon knowing her. From her he learns not just about lust— but about love. Above all, about love.

Their slow burn romance is everything.


》To the Victor《

This entry in The Four Horsemen series easily tops my favorite. I enjoy all four books, but this is the one of my heart. Pestilence and Sara can hold me captive anytime, I’m theirs, and they’re my favorite forever.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.


》Original Review from 2021《

Pestilence. Pestilence. Pestilence.

Who would have thought such a word would invoke swooning and dreamy sighs?

All jokes aside, I truly enjoyed this book. It was fun, it was different, and it was not what I expected which is a very good thing. I devoured this story so quickly. I simply could not put it down.

I loved our leads' chemistry and romance, but what I truly loved most was our protagonist Sara. I rooted hard for her from start to finish-- I never left her side. She was a well developed character who stayed true to herself while also allowing herself to evolve.

I am so glad I immersed myself in this world.