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Mad Love by April Jade
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.25
This book lives up to its name. it's utterly mad. It starts off very much enemies to lovers and then there is a sudden switch into mad obsession. I loved it and the sex was hot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Silhouette by Amanda Meuwissen
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really liked this short story. It was hot as hell but the only thing the narrator started singing and I really don't like spontaneous singing because I have audio sensory issues due to my autism. All in all a quick and wonderful book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
This book was excellent from beginning to end. It really felt like I was being told an ancient Chinese fairytale. I also love that this book was very much a story within a story. And by the time I got to the end of the book, I was aching for more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Pregnancy
His Enduring Love: 50 Loving States, Illinois by Theodora Taylor
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
This book was just off the wall from page one. I went in it with zero expectations and I came out of it just with some mixed feelings. This book is a dark romance for sure. This is not a fluffy interracial romance and there is a lot of triggers Within that may be a little bit uncomfortable but overall the book was more entertaining than uncomfortable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Stalking, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Ableism and Pregnancy
Set Up for Love by B. Love
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
A friend of mine recommend me this book and I came into it with zero expectations. But then I fell in love with Zara and Mayven. I was a bit skeptical of the infidelity storylines but B.Love made me root for these two until the very end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, and Infidelity
Something About You by Riley Hart
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
5.0
This book was so good. From beginning to end. I immediately fell in love with Lucky and Saint and couldn't put this book down. I went into this book that thinking that it was going to be a simple enemies-to-lovers, country mouse/city mouse type of thing but this book hit me directly into the feels. By the time I got through this book, I was ugly crying. Another thing I loved was that there was no third-act breakup. I was so nervous that there would be but the author came through in the end.
I loved this book so much that I immediately bought it in paperback. The best book I read so far (it's Jan 2) but any other books got a high bar to jump over for sure.
I loved this book so much that I immediately bought it in paperback. The best book I read so far (it's Jan 2) but any other books got a high bar to jump over for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
There is a mention of adultery. Not the main relationship but a family member cheats on their spouse and it has major consequences.
Laurent and the Beast by K.A. Merikan
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
5.0
It's been a minute since I read dark romance and I have had this author on my tbr for a while. So I decided to listen to the audiobook and it was so good. The voice acting was awesome, the story was excellent, and the spice was fantastic. I went into this book blind not even checking out TW and do not recommend you doing that. Because it's REALLY dark. But I overall enjoyed this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia
Going Wide: Self-Publishing Your Books Outside The Amazon Ecosystem by M.K. Williams
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This book was essential to me as I go through the process of going wide. I highly recommend it for any author who is about to go through this transition in their career.
Little Green Vines by Britt Andrews
dark
emotional
fast-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
5.0
This book was so freaking hot I had to take laps just to get back to normal after reading it. It's the perfect monster book and honestly, this book made my tail k*nk that much worse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Stalking
Moderate: Xenophobia
The rape is dub-con but it still counts. I would classify this book as dark erotica so please read the content warnings at the beginning of the book.
Unforgettable by Robin Covington
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the first indigeous queer book I have read and it was worth the wait. This book touched me deeply, especially sacred son. I'm not indigeous but Judah and Gideon's journey was so similar to my own with kids. It had me in tears at one point. I savoured every word, every page, and I'm kind of sad that its over.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Alcoholism and Murder