A perfect short and spicy Christmas bonus featuring the Shaw brothers and Bexley.
Apex is one of my favorite books, so of course I was super excited to read this bonus, and it was everything I hoped for and more. Love the relationship between Bex and the Shaw brothers, and would happily switch places with Bex anytime to get myself in the middle of the Shaw brother sandwich 🔥
“This is by far the most interesting haunting I’ve ever experienced.”
This book was amazing! I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one sitting.
Loved the haunted, spooky atmosphere and the paranormal elements. I think that the asylum was a great setting for the story. The storyline was mysterious and full of twists and turns. I loved trying to piece the clues together.
Even though the book was quite short, there was a lot happening. The pacing was fast, but never rushed, and there was time for character and relationship development.
The chemistry between the FMC and MMC was so good and I loved their allies to lovers relationship development.
I would love to learn more about the asylum and Dr Aspendale.
I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately it wasn’t for me. The blurb sounded promising, but I couldn’t get into the story or connect with the characters.
“Can you take your little ghost hands off me now? As much as I love being held down and degraded, I have a boyfriend, and I’d like to go to my next class.” “Is this your way of seducing me? Because it isn’t working.” “Do not whimper to your god, little mortal. I’ll burn down the remaining realms before I hear you call out to someone else.”
I have mixed feelings about this book, and it took me a while to get into the story. There were some parts (mainly towards the end) that I really enjoyed, but also some things I disliked.
The prologue was really promising. The FMC is kidnapped to an island in the middle of nowhere with creatures that are not human, but it’s never really explained what they are, other than that they’re tall and strong, from different realms, have powers and are trying to go to Earth.
The FMC spends the first week just in her room, and after that the book skips a whole month. And during that time she seemingly interacts with the MMC, and now they hate each other but it’s not explained why. The mortal studies class was a nice concept.
The banter and tension between the FMC and MMC was great and I liked their relationship development towards the end of the book. Also liked the small revelations about their shared past, and I hope to learn more about their history.
Overall, in my opinion the story got a lot better towards the end and I can’t wait to read the next book.
If you enjoy fast-paced dark fantasy romance and want something quick and easy to read with not a lot of world-building, you’ll probably enjoy this one.
“Run all you want, but there’s no escaping us.” “A stalker with a heart? That’s new.” “You like being treated like my personal, slutty toy. Admit it.” “These lips and every inch of your skin is my belonging. My property. Mine. And no one touches what I deem mine.” “God can’t hear you in the depths of hell, little thief. But the devil can… and he sure loves to hear you beg.”
Great, dark RH bully romance with tropes like enemies to lovers, touch her and die, primal kink and masked MMCs.
The FMC Ivy had a rough life, and had to steal to survive. Loved how more and more of her life and situation was revealed throughout the story.
Loved how the 3 MMCs were clearly different from each other. Silas was the unhinged serial killer, Max the sweet golden retriever type and Heath the morally grey bad boy, who brought some amazing banter.
The relationship development between Ivy and the MMCs was great, and I loved how her relationship developed differently with each of the MMCs, some faster and some slower. But one common thing was how the spice with all of them was really spicing!
I loved how strong Ivy was as a character. She was determined and willing to do anything to protect those she loves.
There was a lot happening, but also a lot of time for character and relationship development. The plot kept me hooked and it was hard to put this book down. There were multiple twists and turns, and the parts with cat training made me laugh.
There were multiple interesting side characters I would love to learn more about.
I haven’t read the Spine Ridge University series (they’re on my tbr), but that didn’t affect my reading experience, and after reading this one I really need to move the series higher up on my tbr.
Please check the trigger warnings before reading!
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
I’m speechless. This book was a wild ride and it made me question what was happening. And I’m honestly still not sure what was true and what happened inside the FMC’s head, but I loved it.
After a tragic accident, the FMC finds herself in a series of insane events. There was a lot happening, with many twists and turns. The storyline started as “normal” and got more twisted towards the end.
The writing was captivating and made me feel like I was in the middle of the action with the characters. I went to this novella blind, without knowing anything about the book, and I think that was the best decision.
“Bad things happen to good people all the time. It’s part of life. That’s all this is: an unfortunate event.” “I don’t mind the insects. We can share the body. A good person always shares their things.” “A sandwich can be pulled apart. A laptop can be broken down piece by piece. Even humans can split from their skin.”
This book was amazing! Dark, gory, shocking, and disturbing, but at the same time addictive and easy to read.
The writing was captivating and there were so many layers to the story. Loved how the book was in multiple parts, highlighting different characters and their roles in the Pure Companion Company. The whole idea of the company was fascinating and it was interesting to read how they perfected the product.
The farm part was the most disturbing to me, and I’m glad I’m a vegetarian because I probably wouldn’t be able to look a steak in the same way.
This was the first book I’ve read from the author, but won’t be the last. I can’t wait to read more!
Please check the trigger warnings before reading!
Thank you author Audrey Rush and Booksirens for the ARC. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
I’ve read GD before and loved it, and the audiobook version was just as amazing. The narrator, Craig Richards, did a fantastic job portraying Merrick.
This book is a comfort read for me. Funny, easy to read, fast paced, with great characters and an interesting storyline. I love the gothic atmosphere and paranormal elements.