Tillie Cole really knows how to spin a dark tale and leaving you happy at the end.
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Zaal and Talia meet when Zaal is brought by Luka to the Hampton house where she is staying to try and get him to come off of the drugs and see if he can be rehabilitated from the abuse he has suffered for the last 21 years.  Luka knows they have an up hill battle, but Talia is drawn to Zaal.  Zaal has no recollection of his childhood and is confused when the drugs wear off.  He no longer has the rage and his memories start to come back.  Talia does her best to care for Zaal and he decides that she is his and he is hers.  Although their families are sworn enemies, both of them decide they don't care - all they need is each other.  It was well done and it was nice to see Zaal get a happy ending.  There was a nice surprise for Luka and Kisa that just added to the overall plot of this book.  I liked how it was told from different POV's and enjoyed how the story moved this whole series plot forward.  Looking forward to the next book.
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This book will take you down the rabbit hole of the dark and Jiffy Kate will be your guides.
From page one you'll feel the guilty pleasure of it and be seduced. You won't know right from wrong, lines will become blurred.
The topics of mental health, voyeurism, addiction, and abuse are all addressed so well. Jiffy Kate does a great job of giving you characters you feel so passionately for in a story you can loose yourself in.
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Dark Seraphine is a wonderful story, written in Caleb's POV. And Caleb has quite a sense of humour.
Caleb has been able to see The Walker's for the longest time and he has kept it secret for a while now. As the story unfolds, we see Caleb discover who he is, and the reason why he can see the Walkers and the Dark Agents--oh these ones sent shivers scattering all over my body. The twist at the end of the story was a pleasant suprise, and I look forward to reading the next book in the Trilogy. I love a good cliffhanger and this one was a good one.
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Dark, devious, and daring. This book dares to go where others are afraid to tread. Savannah goes through some of the darkest days of her life by the one person who is designed to protect her. She endures life altering events,that leave both physical and emotional scars. She all but gives up, until she is rescued. She slowly falls in love with Cole who proves that he is worthy of her love and trust. But, once again life is cruel to her and now their relationship hangs in the balance. This is a book full of twist, turns and jaw dropping surprises.
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5 Stars

Take a psychopath, a girl looking for answers, a man looking for revenge, and throw in a taboo subject, mix it all up and what do you get. One hell of a must read dark story from K Webster.

We meet Jayne when she thinks her life has been turned upside down.  What she doesn't know is what is about to happen will consume her until she gets answers.  This is the type of book that is hard to write a review because you can't give anything away in the story.  So why did I like it so much.

Ms. Webster has a way of weaving a dark tale that has your emotions all over the place.  Just when you are feeling and thinking one things she throws in a twist that is so off the wall that you are saying WTH?!?!?!  With this story she also kept you in the dark about certain things.  Don't worry you will find out the answers but she keeps you waiting on the edge of your seat.

The characters ----  well you will hate some of them, hate some of them and then up loving them, and feel for others.  Her characters are so complicated and unique that they draw you into the story.

Once again she has written a story that has you needing group therapy after reading.  Settle in for a wild ride with Sweet Jayne.
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The dark romance and the reference to the fairy tale characters was amazing. It was sick and twisted and very entertaining. Well done.
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4.5 Stars!

Amo Jones seriously slays me with her brilliance!  She has yet again entered the creatively twisted depths of her mind to bring us the conclusion to Razing Grace and it is NOT to be missed!

The book picks up shortly after the events that occurred at the end of book 1.  For the sake of those who have not yet read or finished book, I am going to keep this completely spoiler free.  Because, I don't believe in spoilers and because this is just too good to spoil!
Jones did a great job of tying things up in book two.  I was slightly disappointed in the direction she took one of the characters, but hey, its her creative mind and not mine.  Even though I would have gone differently with it, that little twist worked.  Jones does a great job with developing these characters even further.  She even pays attention to the secondary characters, who while minor, still were important enough to add something to the story.

Let me tell you, this is not for the faint of heart.  These characters are dark and so is the story.  Maybe Im twisted, but I love a good dark romance with some gore/horror elements and Jones excels at that in this series and particularly in Part 2.  She also does a nice job of not letting you see whats coming around the next corner.  I pride myself on being keen enough to figure the twist before the twist actually happens, but I didn't get all of them here.  Kudos to Ms. Jones!

Overall, this is a fantastically dark, romantically twisted read with characters you cant help but love, even if you shouldnt!
P.S. The story is wrapped up in Part 2, so no cliffhanger
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Holy moly, talk about a gut twister at the end of this one. I'm definitely going to have to counteract this read with something feel good next. I have to trust that Winters has a plan and as they say, "It's not over until the fat lady sings."

This lady sure knows how to write a dark riveting tale.
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Good googly moogly, what a story.  Jade West has a vivid and wicked imagination and I'm always impressed by her story telling, but this is one dark little ditty I wasn't prepared for. Abigail is such a tortured soul and you feel her heartache, but when Phoenix (Leo) comes into the story, you REALLY understand what darkness is. When two such shattered souls find each other, you know you're in for the ride of your life. And what a ride!!!
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I loooove fairy tale retellings but twisted fairy tales are harder; they can be disappointing when the author goes too off subject or makes up something you just don't buy.
Erin Bedford nailed it with Hunter. It was refreshing to read about something in the town golden boy's point of view. I didn't think there was any way to end up liking that character but here, you like him right away - and you also wanna slap the Beast - and Belle, too, for being with him.
I really enjoyed it; Erin uses my favourite backstory, takes liberties that ensure that it remains surprising at every turn, and creates a world I want to read more about.
Don't miss it!
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Tillie Cole writes great books that reach out and grab you, shake you and throw you around. And this book,  her 3rd in the Scarred Souls series certainly does this. You are going to scream, yell and neglect your family as you try to race to the books conclusion. However, if you haven't read the first 2 instalments, please wait and read them first. Although they have differentain characters, they all interlock and you will definitely appreciate this book better. Thanks again for another brilliant read.
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I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for an honest voluntary review. This is a very dark book with a happy ending, I wasn't fond of the content but I won't let that change my feelings about the book itself. The story was well thought out although it had very dark content. The characters changed over the course of the story and the insight into the character's thoughts made the story possible. Leo and Sophia were complex and unique and they would not have been able to do what they did without each other and find a way for their story to unfold and their love to develop. The writing is great like always coming from Gabi. If you're into the mob and darker parts of that type of story, then this is a good book for you.
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Pretty dark and creepy. A nice contrast to the happy, upbeat stuff I usually choose. Lots of plot twists. I am usually way too good at figuring out the ending before I get there....but not this time!  If you love "The Raven" and "A Tell Tale Heart", you will love this stuff.  Now I am waiting to see when there will be a Vol II!
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Reviewed for Lustful Literature

I just want to take a moment and give Tillie Cole a standing ovation for writing this book. This amazing story will have you feeling so many emotions. My stomach hurt, it was gut wrenching and my heart was filled with so much love. So much love for not only prisoner 221 but also for Talia. I LOVED him, I LOVED her, I LOVED THEM.  If you fell in love with RAZE and that twisted mafia world that was so brilliantly created, then REAP is a must have. No question about it this book if fantastic!

I kept my eyes to the dark wet ground as Master ordered, never making eye contact. He told me I was a dog, a killer. He told me I was his slave.

221 is beautiful, tormented and flawed. His story is not a pretty one, its not a happy one. Its dark, demented, devastating and left me in a constant state of heartbreak.  Even when he finally sees his sun, gah, it completely tore me apart.  The raw emotions and confusion that plagues him will have you at the mercy of the pages. There is no walking away because the need to know everything will have you turning the pages. Just the innocence in this man and disbelief when he escapes the horrors of his life, I just don't even have the right words for.

I cant even express how much I loved Talias character. This lonely controlled woman was feisty and bold. Shes fierce and determined. I loved that her obsession turned into her greatest love. She has such a big heart and the light she brings to our tortured hero was just a joy to read. I loved their honesty and seeing him go through some pretty liberating experiences with the naivety that he held added to my overall love for them. Its hard to explain it without giving things away.

I love that we get 3 povs in this novel. There is nothing better than being able to hear from a character that our hearts broke for and being able to see how his journey continues on. Luca definitely has some amazing moments within this story and if you loved him before you will love him even more. Tillie Coles talent at creating perfectly imperfect characters is truly outstanding. Im in complete awe with this authors ability to bring us stories that captivate with words that have so much power to them. She definitely sets the bar higher and higher each time she writes a new one.  If I haven't been clear this book is A MUST READ. Its going to test you like the first book did but its so worth the ride. I cant wait for the next book.
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I'm going to warn you that this is a dark tale. It's not all sunshine and happiness. It is quite the opposite. But one that totally intrigued me and I just couldn't stop, needing to know more about this total deranged relationship between these three characters.

Winston and Charlotte on the outside look like the perfect couple. Winston runs a successful business with a partner, Aiden, who is his perfect match. But looks are deceiving and Charlotte is afraid of where her life is heading, especially with these two alpha men in her life.

There were so many twists and turns and just when you thought you knew where the storyline was going, BAM! it would take off in an entirely different direction. I was on the edge all the way to the epilogue and was blown away by how perfectly executed the story went. I totally did not see this ending coming. At. All.

HIGHLY recommend this short story by Alexis Riddley and can't wait for more stories from her.
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A dark tale of self discovery that you won't be able to put down.

Trust issue can run deep without you being tortured by a stranger, so add that to the mix, and you get one heart-racing novel about a girl who's just wanting to move on with her life---if she can remember what that was.

It's not just the story, mystery, or even the twists that make you turn the page (Although those do the job as well). Smith writes her heart out in this book, using phrases of thought to provoke a reader, and the words are as bent around the darkness as the story itself. You get the swirling feeling of water going down the drain knowing something bad is going to happen, but yet you can't stop READING!

I think Smith needs to not only stick with this genre but embrace it. She's got the gift. The gift of treachery.

In a good way ;)
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A beautiful dark story. It's dark because of the evil men who hurt and torment the innocent. And it's beautiful because the writing makes it so.

This novella is a stand-alone though it's also part of the Stripped series and the Chicago Underground series, all highly recommended. Narrated with sensibility and insight, it tells of the struggles of a young woman who has been isolated and brain-washed by the leader of a religious cult. She runs to keep her baby safe, even from the one man who looks like a devil but vows to protect her from everything.

I like that the main character, Beth, is yearning to understand what's happened to her, and to find the strength to be free, yes, but also forgive and feel like a human being who deserves to be happy. And Luca's unrelenting fortitude and support help her do that as well. It's got revenge, redemption, love, kindness, violence, and some nurturing intimacy. Very worthy.

(This is my honest opinion of a book I reviewed on my blog Literaria)