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Watch Me
The first thing Wolf learned about being a serial killer is: never Google “how to get away with murder”.
Despite the cameras, despite all the ways to get caught, he strives for infamy.
Wolf becomes The Lullaby, the last thing you hear before you fall asleep. Hearts beat in staccato as his murderous melody whispers through the city. As Wolf's kills mount, so does his confidence.
He planned for everything, everything except joining his own fan club.
Everything except falling in love.
The president – and only member – Lyon Shizohr may be the one person who can catch the Lullaby.
Or perhaps the only one on his side.
What happens when a lullaby starts sounding like a love song?
In this thrilling romance, the stakes are higher than the body count as Wolf tries to dance around the pitfalls of being the bad guy while courting Lyon with his crimes. But when his lullaby comes to a crescendo, what will Wolf do to avoid having to face the music?
Content warnings for this book include suicide, depictions and descriptions, and mentions of rape. Please do not read if you will find these themes or images triggering.
Despite the cameras, despite all the ways to get caught, he strives for infamy.
Wolf becomes The Lullaby, the last thing you hear before you fall asleep. Hearts beat in staccato as his murderous melody whispers through the city. As Wolf's kills mount, so does his confidence.
He planned for everything, everything except joining his own fan club.
Everything except falling in love.
The president – and only member – Lyon Shizohr may be the one person who can catch the Lullaby.
Or perhaps the only one on his side.
What happens when a lullaby starts sounding like a love song?
In this thrilling romance, the stakes are higher than the body count as Wolf tries to dance around the pitfalls of being the bad guy while courting Lyon with his crimes. But when his lullaby comes to a crescendo, what will Wolf do to avoid having to face the music?
Content warnings for this book include suicide, depictions and descriptions, and mentions of rape. Please do not read if you will find these themes or images triggering.
418 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2020
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September 21, 2020
This book is fantastic. The plot, the plot twists, the characters. The only reason it’s not 5 stars is that there are some mistakes and it the wording is wonky at times, but it’s absolutely worth a read.
July 19, 2022
Do yourself a favour and DON'T listen to those good reviews!
I'm normally not adamant about these things, as everyone has their own taste. Likes and dislikes are subjective, and just because I like something, doesn't mean you have to.
With that being said, this book is objectively absolutely TERRIBLE. I will say that it was recommended to me through the TikTok of the author and that they seemed very nice, but I'm really sorry: this book is truly beyond salvageable. I genuinely tried to like it, but I couldn't read more than 50 pages, because everything about it is just SO cringe.
Everything about this book is just bad. The characters are portrayed in a way that I can only describe as 'alien'. They feel like what some pubescent teen thinks people would act like. Let me assure you: no person would EVER (re)act the way main character does.
But sure. Okay. I could look over that, if any part of the story was at least interesting. But there was nothing. I will admit that I haven't finished this book, but I had no reason to do so in the first place. I could not care less about what happens. Every sentence feels like punishment, because the stakes are just so low, and the main character is so extremely predictable. I think the author tried to make Wolfgang seem like a psychopath, but, IMO, failed immensely. He just feels like an "I'm so deep and no one else knows what they're talking about except for me, who's understood the entire concept of society"-kind of person. Basically, the Joker meme ("we live in a society").
The style this book is written in made me roll my eyes about 5 times per page, if not more. I understand the author is young, but if you're going to publish a book, you should probably read it yourself before putting that stuff up for sale. I kid you not, getting through this book is the most painful task I can think of. The fanfictions I wrote at age 11 could not compete with this. Here's a small example of what you can expect: "Staring at the blanket, I sit up. Patting my cat, I look at my phone. Yawning, I read the headlines." Sometimes, there's about 5 sentences like these in a row, before it goes back to normal. This is not a deliberate decision the author made when writing. It becomes abundandly clear within just a few pages.
I wish the author knew what they were doing, but they clearly didn't. This book is simply painful to read and, unless you don't care about awfully written characters, a plot that makes no sense and constant spelling-errors as well as an extremely annoying and clumsy writing-style, I can sadly not recommend this to anyone.
I'm normally not adamant about these things, as everyone has their own taste. Likes and dislikes are subjective, and just because I like something, doesn't mean you have to.
With that being said, this book is objectively absolutely TERRIBLE. I will say that it was recommended to me through the TikTok of the author and that they seemed very nice, but I'm really sorry: this book is truly beyond salvageable. I genuinely tried to like it, but I couldn't read more than 50 pages, because everything about it is just SO cringe.
Everything about this book is just bad. The characters are portrayed in a way that I can only describe as 'alien'. They feel like what some pubescent teen thinks people would act like. Let me assure you: no person would EVER (re)act the way main character does.
But sure. Okay. I could look over that, if any part of the story was at least interesting. But there was nothing. I will admit that I haven't finished this book, but I had no reason to do so in the first place. I could not care less about what happens. Every sentence feels like punishment, because the stakes are just so low, and the main character is so extremely predictable. I think the author tried to make Wolfgang seem like a psychopath, but, IMO, failed immensely. He just feels like an "I'm so deep and no one else knows what they're talking about except for me, who's understood the entire concept of society"-kind of person. Basically, the Joker meme ("we live in a society").
The style this book is written in made me roll my eyes about 5 times per page, if not more. I understand the author is young, but if you're going to publish a book, you should probably read it yourself before putting that stuff up for sale. I kid you not, getting through this book is the most painful task I can think of. The fanfictions I wrote at age 11 could not compete with this. Here's a small example of what you can expect: "Staring at the blanket, I sit up. Patting my cat, I look at my phone. Yawning, I read the headlines." Sometimes, there's about 5 sentences like these in a row, before it goes back to normal. This is not a deliberate decision the author made when writing. It becomes abundandly clear within just a few pages.
I wish the author knew what they were doing, but they clearly didn't. This book is simply painful to read and, unless you don't care about awfully written characters, a plot that makes no sense and constant spelling-errors as well as an extremely annoying and clumsy writing-style, I can sadly not recommend this to anyone.
October 5, 2020
There was A Lot Going On. After I finished this book and talked it over with my partner, I concluded that it really doesn't make sense, plot-wise.
I didn't read the back so I thought the love interest was going to be a different character, and I'm kind of disappointed that wasn't the case.
I truly just nabbed this because I saw it was written by a trans author and wanted to support them. I had no idea what I was in for—I wouldn't normally have picked this up. A college project on the #tcc tumblr community has made me leery of any serial killer fans.
I think if the premise of this intrigues you, you'll probably like it. There was a lot more homophobia in it than I anticipated, particularly in the latter half of the book (as something the main characters face). Also note that neither the main character nor the love interest are trans—just the side characters are.
I didn't read the back so I thought the love interest was going to be a different character, and I'm kind of disappointed that wasn't the case.
I truly just nabbed this because I saw it was written by a trans author and wanted to support them. I had no idea what I was in for—I wouldn't normally have picked this up. A college project on the #tcc tumblr community has made me leery of any serial killer fans.
I think if the premise of this intrigues you, you'll probably like it. There was a lot more homophobia in it than I anticipated, particularly in the latter half of the book (as something the main characters face). Also note that neither the main character nor the love interest are trans—just the side characters are.
September 29, 2020
I haven't been this invested in a book for a long time. Do you know those books that you start reading and you never want to stop? Those books that you wish just kept going forever? This is one of those books. Not only does it have a great representation of the LGBT+ community, but it's also plot enthralls you. This has become my favorite book and I can't wait to read more from this author.
June 23, 2025
Well… I didn’t DNF this like I thought and I’m going to even be a little generous and give this 2 stars. Who would have thought?
The premise had so much promise but there were just a lot of other things that ruined it.
1) it felt like there were two plots and they often didn’t mesh well together and one would get put on hold to progress the other (romance and serial killer)
2) the romance was so fast paced. What do you mean he proposed after less than a year???
3) why was there exposition in the last 10 minutes, I’m sure all audience members, including myself, figured out the gist of it earlier
4) the MC’s character attitude didn’t make sense….ever. What do you mean they were cool and a perceived playboy but socially awkward and a loner but also emotional but also a sociopath who murdered over like a 1000 people. It felt like the author just wanted this person to be their idea of “everything” and because of trying to make them vulnerable for their love interest but smooth / outcast enough to be a murderer- it just got messy and motives didn’t make sense
4a) there is no reason why he should have cared about killing his “friend’s” parents. They were like pretty awful from my understanding
5) this might sound mean cause the audiobook narrator was the author but… not everyone should be a voice narrator. That is what almost made me dnf at 1%. I couldn’t stand the wavering tone. “And THeN hE weNT iNTo thE CLub RooM”
6) WE GET IT. THE BOOK WAS CALLED WATCH ME AND HE WENT BY THE LULLABY CAUSE THAT WAS THE LAST THING THEY HEARD. I’m all for a “hey that’s the title, that’s fun” moment but IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE REPEATED EVERY TIME HE TALKS ABOUT KILLING SOMEONE… WHICH IS A LOT
On the plus side and why I didn’t give this only 1 star. After I got introduced to Lyon I was actually interested in their romance. Although I couldn’t tell if I wanted them to win or not, which overall is fine. I don’t mind an unreliable narrator or a bad ending for MC generally. And I didn’t predict the exact ending so that’s a positive.
Okay I’m done. Sorry.
The premise had so much promise but there were just a lot of other things that ruined it.
1) it felt like there were two plots and they often didn’t mesh well together and one would get put on hold to progress the other (romance and serial killer)
2) the romance was so fast paced. What do you mean he proposed after less than a year???
3) why was there exposition in the last 10 minutes, I’m sure all audience members, including myself, figured out the gist of it earlier
4) the MC’s character attitude didn’t make sense….ever. What do you mean they were cool and a perceived playboy but socially awkward and a loner but also emotional but also a sociopath who murdered over like a 1000 people. It felt like the author just wanted this person to be their idea of “everything” and because of trying to make them vulnerable for their love interest but smooth / outcast enough to be a murderer- it just got messy and motives didn’t make sense
4a) there is no reason why he should have cared about killing his “friend’s” parents. They were like pretty awful from my understanding
5) this might sound mean cause the audiobook narrator was the author but… not everyone should be a voice narrator. That is what almost made me dnf at 1%. I couldn’t stand the wavering tone. “And THeN hE weNT iNTo thE CLub RooM”
6) WE GET IT. THE BOOK WAS CALLED WATCH ME AND HE WENT BY THE LULLABY CAUSE THAT WAS THE LAST THING THEY HEARD. I’m all for a “hey that’s the title, that’s fun” moment but IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE REPEATED EVERY TIME HE TALKS ABOUT KILLING SOMEONE… WHICH IS A LOT
On the plus side and why I didn’t give this only 1 star. After I got introduced to Lyon I was actually interested in their romance. Although I couldn’t tell if I wanted them to win or not, which overall is fine. I don’t mind an unreliable narrator or a bad ending for MC generally. And I didn’t predict the exact ending so that’s a positive.
Okay I’m done. Sorry.
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March 18, 2024
CW: murder, homophobia, transphobia, child abuse, emotional abuse, toxic relationship, child death, suicide, religious bigotry, fire/fire injury, false accusations of rape, gun violence, blood, gaslighting
Soooo...... I'm one of the five people that didn't like this book. Hi. It's me, the problem.
Basically, my issues with the book boil down to two things: the grammar/formatting and the plot lol.
The grammar: That's not where that comma goes. You put periods at the end of sentences, even in dialogue. You only put a comma at the end if it's a dialogue tag NOT an action tag.
Not grievous, but fairly frequent typos.
The formatting: Double space paragraphs are inconsistent. Some paragraphs missing indentations.
The plot: Hoo boy. Okay. Basically, .
Also, at the end why is the story basically positing that Absolutely bonkers if you ask me, tbh.
But really I think my biggest issue with this book can highlighted by one major moment: on page 40, Wolf says there are 58 weeks in a year. Now, I don't know about you, but last time I checked there were only 52. This leaves me with two possible responses:
1. This is not our world. Despite it being set in Oregon, in the USA, with Google and the FBI, this is a fundamentally different universe. I could accept that, if it was made clearer during the narration. However, nothing beyond that 58 weeks would lead me to believe it is set in a different universe. (Except for the fake city names, but those don't count, because everyone makes up fake cities in fiction.)
2. Alternately, the author just... didn't do the due diligence of checking how many weeks in a year. Which, frankly, I could also believe based on their research of serial killers.
So I see this as an instance where I either read a book I completely misunderstood or there was something not quite working in the writing of the book.
Basically:
>I found the names kind of silly. I get the ~symbolism~ in naming him Ethos but (don't mind me, recycling my update joke) all I could think was, "ah, yes, Wolfgang Ethos and his brother Foxglove Pathos and Bearclaw Logos" Like be so for real 💀
Despite.... all of that. I get it. I do. I have also written edgy dramatic serial killer books. This just felt a bit juvenile in places where research or precision was lacking, which was disappointing because I really, truly do love a good serial killer novel. I just ALSO am interested in forensic psychology so when things don't quite match, I get confused.
And, in the end, I think the author was a little too excited to write off Wolf's when trying to redeem the character through trauma.
Soooo...... I'm one of the five people that didn't like this book. Hi. It's me, the problem.
Basically, my issues with the book boil down to two things: the grammar/formatting and the plot lol.
The grammar: That's not where that comma goes. You put periods at the end of sentences, even in dialogue. You only put a comma at the end if it's a dialogue tag NOT an action tag.
Not grievous, but fairly frequent typos.
The formatting: Double space paragraphs are inconsistent. Some paragraphs missing indentations.
The plot: Hoo boy. Okay. Basically, .
Also, at the end why is the story basically positing that Absolutely bonkers if you ask me, tbh.
But really I think my biggest issue with this book can highlighted by one major moment: on page 40, Wolf says there are 58 weeks in a year. Now, I don't know about you, but last time I checked there were only 52. This leaves me with two possible responses:
1. This is not our world. Despite it being set in Oregon, in the USA, with Google and the FBI, this is a fundamentally different universe. I could accept that, if it was made clearer during the narration. However, nothing beyond that 58 weeks would lead me to believe it is set in a different universe. (Except for the fake city names, but those don't count, because everyone makes up fake cities in fiction.)
2. Alternately, the author just... didn't do the due diligence of checking how many weeks in a year. Which, frankly, I could also believe based on their research of serial killers.
So I see this as an instance where I either read a book I completely misunderstood or there was something not quite working in the writing of the book.
Basically:
>I found the names kind of silly. I get the ~symbolism~ in naming him Ethos but (don't mind me, recycling my update joke) all I could think was, "ah, yes, Wolfgang Ethos and his brother Foxglove Pathos and Bearclaw Logos" Like be so for real 💀
Despite.... all of that. I get it. I do. I have also written edgy dramatic serial killer books. This just felt a bit juvenile in places where research or precision was lacking, which was disappointing because I really, truly do love a good serial killer novel. I just ALSO am interested in forensic psychology so when things don't quite match, I get confused.
And, in the end, I think the author was a little too excited to write off Wolf's when trying to redeem the character through trauma.
September 11, 2020
I just love this author! Watch me is such an amazing book. Valentyne really knows how to write and how to catch the readers attention.
Being kind of 'traumatised' by the rollercoaster of emotions I went through while reading his first book, I was pretty scared about Watch me, if I am honest. While this book didn't bring me to tears like his other one, this held me on edge the whole time nonetheless.
The author just has such an amazing way to grab the attention of the reader over hundreds of pages, continuously.
I do wish, which I already thought while reading his first book, that the relationship of the main love interests (Wolf and Lyon) would be brought even more into focus. I feel like he always perfectly puts the main plot, excluding the love part, into scene, where you don't get the feeling that anything was glossed over, while the love part felt not entirely deep enough in my opinion. Not saying that I don't absolutely loved Wolf and Lyon, no I love them, but I feel like if you go deeper into their love story you can also show more of their personality, especially Lyons. While I feel like I know e.g. Wolf and Rudo perfectly, I still don't have Lyon figured out to 100%. Especially, since he is a rather mysterious character. And the other critique in my opinion is, that while this book is not written to fulfil your moral fantasies, 'the bad serial killer turns around and becomes good', I feel like Wolfs 'serial killer'-personality and his 'normal' personality where sometimes too separated, where I forgot that he already murderd over 200 people.
Those, however, where the only things that kind of irked me while reading, but there where only minor things in my opinion. I loved the characters and I was pleasantly surprised how some relationships turned out. I don't know how realistic this is but I would die for a sequel, since I really, really adore Lyon. Probably, because he was the complete opposite of what I expected him to be like. I imagined a more nerdy, indie boy but got a more Chuck Bass kinda guy... And I am definitely not complaining. Of course I also loved to have the 'villain' as an protagonist, always so interesting to read. And, to close it up, you have to praise the LGBT representation by Valentyne and the repetitive focus on consent, which really makes me happy.
All in all, I absolutely loved it and I can't wait for another book to be released... I am already waiting for more!!!!
Being kind of 'traumatised' by the rollercoaster of emotions I went through while reading his first book, I was pretty scared about Watch me, if I am honest. While this book didn't bring me to tears like his other one, this held me on edge the whole time nonetheless.
The author just has such an amazing way to grab the attention of the reader over hundreds of pages, continuously.
I do wish, which I already thought while reading his first book, that the relationship of the main love interests (Wolf and Lyon) would be brought even more into focus. I feel like he always perfectly puts the main plot, excluding the love part, into scene, where you don't get the feeling that anything was glossed over, while the love part felt not entirely deep enough in my opinion. Not saying that I don't absolutely loved Wolf and Lyon, no I love them, but I feel like if you go deeper into their love story you can also show more of their personality, especially Lyons. While I feel like I know e.g. Wolf and Rudo perfectly, I still don't have Lyon figured out to 100%. Especially, since he is a rather mysterious character. And the other critique in my opinion is, that while this book is not written to fulfil your moral fantasies, 'the bad serial killer turns around and becomes good', I feel like Wolfs 'serial killer'-personality and his 'normal' personality where sometimes too separated, where I forgot that he already murderd over 200 people.
Those, however, where the only things that kind of irked me while reading, but there where only minor things in my opinion. I loved the characters and I was pleasantly surprised how some relationships turned out. I don't know how realistic this is but I would die for a sequel, since I really, really adore Lyon. Probably, because he was the complete opposite of what I expected him to be like. I imagined a more nerdy, indie boy but got a more Chuck Bass kinda guy... And I am definitely not complaining. Of course I also loved to have the 'villain' as an protagonist, always so interesting to read. And, to close it up, you have to praise the LGBT representation by Valentyne and the repetitive focus on consent, which really makes me happy.
All in all, I absolutely loved it and I can't wait for another book to be released... I am already waiting for more!!!!
November 13, 2020
I don't even know what to say or where to start. The only thing I know is: I loved it. I l had hoped that I would love it, but when it actually happend, I was surprised.
So the book starts with a introduction into the world view of the MC and MC as a person. Or rather the person they pretend to be. I love how their mask slowly starts to fall apart the more we get into the book. I loved the murder part, but I also loved the characters. If you don't I'm pretty sure you won't enjoy the book. Because in my personal opinion, it's pretty much character driven. Every decision that the MC makes matters - he is a killer after all, so of course they matter.
When I first met Lyon on page, I was in love so I could totally understand that Wolf felt so too. There was something about him, that just drew you closer. I loved the side characters.... or rather, there were some I hated, but those were the embodyment of the antagonistic force, so I was supposed to hate them. xD I was surprised by a certain person to be the antagonist. Looking back, it was obvious, hell, the MC TOLD ME HIMSELF but I didn't believe him . Man, had I known how much I would wish death upon that one character from page one, I would have never started to like him in the first place xD Top 10 Anime betrayels xD
The writing is really great, the ship is sailing so beautifully, they are just so good to each other, you can ship them without a second thought. They are so cute together. This is the evil power couple dynamic I've been craving all my life and this book has made my dreams finally come true.
Where was I .... oh yeah I was praising the book. Anyways, there are some really dark things in the book and I loved that the author wasn't afraid to show them, to make you cry, to make you scream to make you feel. My emotions where all over the place and I loved it.
ALSO on another note, there were no sexy scenes :) As an asexual I was scared there would be explicit scenes but BOY the word banana wasn't even mentioned once! They do have sex, but it's fade to black, so not only is this book focusing on the ROMANTIC aspect of the relationship, not only is it amazingly told and written, not only is the plot captivating. No, it is also asexual friendly.
Book Community, don't you dare sleep on this book! It's my new favourit! ♥
So the book starts with a introduction into the world view of the MC and MC as a person. Or rather the person they pretend to be. I love how their mask slowly starts to fall apart the more we get into the book. I loved the murder part, but I also loved the characters. If you don't I'm pretty sure you won't enjoy the book. Because in my personal opinion, it's pretty much character driven. Every decision that the MC makes matters - he is a killer after all, so of course they matter.
When I first met Lyon on page, I was in love so I could totally understand that Wolf felt so too. There was something about him, that just drew you closer. I loved the side characters.... or rather, there were some I hated, but those were the embodyment of the antagonistic force, so I was supposed to hate them. xD I was surprised by a certain person to be the antagonist. Looking back, it was obvious, hell, the MC TOLD ME HIMSELF but I didn't believe him . Man, had I known how much I would wish death upon that one character from page one, I would have never started to like him in the first place xD Top 10 Anime betrayels xD
The writing is really great, the ship is sailing so beautifully, they are just so good to each other, you can ship them without a second thought. They are so cute together. This is the evil power couple dynamic I've been craving all my life and this book has made my dreams finally come true.
Where was I .... oh yeah I was praising the book. Anyways, there are some really dark things in the book and I loved that the author wasn't afraid to show them, to make you cry, to make you scream to make you feel. My emotions where all over the place and I loved it.
ALSO on another note, there were no sexy scenes :) As an asexual I was scared there would be explicit scenes but BOY the word banana wasn't even mentioned once! They do have sex, but it's fade to black, so not only is this book focusing on the ROMANTIC aspect of the relationship, not only is it amazingly told and written, not only is the plot captivating. No, it is also asexual friendly.
Book Community, don't you dare sleep on this book! It's my new favourit! ♥
September 22, 2020
Enticing Read
I found this gem via TikTok and was so intrigued by the premise I had to pick it up. Some suspension of disbelief is required, but only minor. The characters are flawed in a delightful way. Watching the story progress as Wolf came up with his plan and the began to carry it out, the "meeting" of Lyon and all the little twists to that part of the story... it was all just lovely. The ending left me feeling a bit forlorn, though, and I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or not. Definitely left me with things to consider.
I found this gem via TikTok and was so intrigued by the premise I had to pick it up. Some suspension of disbelief is required, but only minor. The characters are flawed in a delightful way. Watching the story progress as Wolf came up with his plan and the began to carry it out, the "meeting" of Lyon and all the little twists to that part of the story... it was all just lovely. The ending left me feeling a bit forlorn, though, and I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or not. Definitely left me with things to consider.
September 7, 2021
"We are all one choice away from infamy." Watch Me is an intense journey following a group of childhood friends. Watch Me explores how their choices, and the choices of the flawed systems they were born into, impact their lives. Watch Me is an excellent read that will have you rooting for the serial killer.
September 12, 2022
My problem with this book is that it didn't make sense to me. As i am someone who is well familiar with the minds of serial killers this is not a mind of one. And yes the story is a fiction but come on even the storyline was a bit disappointed. And to be honest very very unrealistic and messy.
August 29, 2023
I.. I think I give up. Another time I'll write something but.. GOOD GOD ITS IRRITATING.
September 11, 2020
Hi
Hi, this book has held my heart for 48 hours. Thank you so much for this book. The twists and turns I never expected, Lyon and Wolf’s relationship,,, all of it. This is one of my favorite books and I look forward to reading any others you publish. :)
Hi, this book has held my heart for 48 hours. Thank you so much for this book. The twists and turns I never expected, Lyon and Wolf’s relationship,,, all of it. This is one of my favorite books and I look forward to reading any others you publish. :)
February 27, 2024
MUST READ IF YOU LIKE PERSPECTIVES OF RELIGIOUS TRAUMA, DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE COMPLICATIONS OF HUMAN LOVE
honestly, i did really feel like this book made sense. i really think that, rudolph did deserve better, but they definitely did have some effect on wolf. but SPOILERS AHEAD. i dont think that the entire ending made much sense, or at least, it was honestly ethically terrible. rudo just consented to being put to death toll and framed? and somehow got along with wolf again? i do understand getting back together with a friend after a lot of problems. wolf and rudo were inseparable, but kind of unhealthy. apart from the few typos in the book, i really genuinely enjoyed it. i could see lyon having bpd, due to how the end of the book ended, he almost seemed like he didnt understand the real lengths of how terrible a serial killer, in this fictional world is. but to that one reviewer saying that a crossdressing killer insinuated that its to demonize transwomen, that is so wrong?? 😭 men dressing up as women, crossdressing has always been a comical genre. honestly it brought a bit of comedy to wolfgang's little persona and killer identity. also, i really loved that rudolph was a character written that just made sense, they definetely have a lot of sad stuff they went through, and i think that it was realistic, that since they were a kid they were convinced they were *supposed* to hate others, whom are different. they didnt want to clearly, and the names they were forced to proclaim were definitely really heartbreaking. i felt like i just *got* the book on a deeper level, and moral of the story /lh
EVERYONE IN THIS BOOK NEEDS THERAPY
honestly, i did really feel like this book made sense. i really think that, rudolph did deserve better, but they definitely did have some effect on wolf. but SPOILERS AHEAD. i dont think that the entire ending made much sense, or at least, it was honestly ethically terrible. rudo just consented to being put to death toll and framed? and somehow got along with wolf again? i do understand getting back together with a friend after a lot of problems. wolf and rudo were inseparable, but kind of unhealthy. apart from the few typos in the book, i really genuinely enjoyed it. i could see lyon having bpd, due to how the end of the book ended, he almost seemed like he didnt understand the real lengths of how terrible a serial killer, in this fictional world is. but to that one reviewer saying that a crossdressing killer insinuated that its to demonize transwomen, that is so wrong?? 😭 men dressing up as women, crossdressing has always been a comical genre. honestly it brought a bit of comedy to wolfgang's little persona and killer identity. also, i really loved that rudolph was a character written that just made sense, they definetely have a lot of sad stuff they went through, and i think that it was realistic, that since they were a kid they were convinced they were *supposed* to hate others, whom are different. they didnt want to clearly, and the names they were forced to proclaim were definitely really heartbreaking. i felt like i just *got* the book on a deeper level, and moral of the story /lh
EVERYONE IN THIS BOOK NEEDS THERAPY
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June 7, 2024
The problem with reviewing this book is that everything that can be said has been said.
Pros:
Canon queer characters
Queer romance
Canon disabled character
Fairly interesting plot
Decent handling of MC's trauma
Cons:
Completely unbelievable plot
Sad rich kids
Typos and grammatical errors galore
Cis man dressing like a girl to commit murder
Murder didn't need to happen
As other reviewers have stated, this would have been practically the same book if it didn't have a single instance of death.
Looking at it from a serial killer book perspective this is a mediocre story with a practically impossible concept (which like, I get that's the point but seriously) 2/5*. From a queer romance perspective this is a decent book, boys processing trauma together and being cute 4/5*. Combine the two and we land at 3*
Pros:
Canon queer characters
Queer romance
Canon disabled character
Fairly interesting plot
Decent handling of MC's trauma
Cons:
Completely unbelievable plot
Sad rich kids
Typos and grammatical errors galore
Cis man dressing like a girl to commit murder
Murder didn't need to happen
As other reviewers have stated, this would have been practically the same book if it didn't have a single instance of death.
Looking at it from a serial killer book perspective this is a mediocre story with a practically impossible concept (which like, I get that's the point but seriously) 2/5*. From a queer romance perspective this is a decent book, boys processing trauma together and being cute 4/5*. Combine the two and we land at 3*
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April 1, 2021
I absolutely loved this book. I have never been very invested in a book before and this kept me on my toes. I loved the characters, though some are horrible people I liked how they sort of redeemed themselves in the end. There were some minor typos but I didn't mind and just read over them anyways. I would highly suggest this book to anyone. I loved the sort of slow burn with the love interests. I loved the fact that I was almost fed up with Wolf being so dense but it really just added to his character. I couldn't stop reading and I'm starting it again. I plan to read the other two books released by the author too. Thank you so much for this amazing story, I cant wait to see what's next to come. :)
January 26, 2021
Watch Me is a great book. The characters are well thought out and you won't want the book to end. With each killing it becomes more tense trying to see if the main character (Wolf) will get caught. With a shocking ending it will make you question a lot of things. I think anyone will enjoy this book especially if you are interested in serial killers or are just wanting a different kind of book to read. If you are interested in the paranormal please go check out his other books as they are amazing as well.
February 16, 2024
I tried so hard to enjoy this book. I purchased this book because I was familiar with the author from their online presence and wanted to support them. However, the dialogue is unnatural, the main character’s motivations are vague and often bare little relation to actually progressing the plot, and their actions consistently hit me with such visceral second hand embarrassment I had to physically put the book down and walk away. In fairness, I did not finish the book, though I’m not sure there was any way to resolve the story in a satisfying way that makes cohesive sense.
March 29, 2022
I got this book a while ago but I haven’t had the motivation to read for a while. One night I finally decided to give this book a try. I was absolutely captivated and found it so hard to put it down! It was finished within two days. I definitely recommend reading this as its so worth it. The relationship between Wolf and each of the characters is very well developed and the dynamic between Wolf and Lyon is captivating. While the chapters are long, the read is so worth it!
February 21, 2021
I have been in a slump for a while and there hasn’t been any book that has caught my attention. But then i started reading this book. It was almost impossible to stop reading and i held my breath through the entire story. This would definitely be a book i wish I could read for the first time again and again.
January 22, 2023
Honestly one of the best books I've ever read. The only better ones are by the same author. I think it could use a second book but from Lyon because it would be really cool to see how he felt especially when wolf stood on the stage with the gun to his head. The panic Lyon must've felt! I would love to read it :D
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May 21, 2023
I enjoyed this read
Soulmates eventually find each other, that's how felt towards Lyon and Wolf.
( Spoiler alert )
For a second I thought he was going to turn himself in but its fascinating how wolf's wicked side realized that he couldn't be with Lyon from prison, I wonder if he would have if he didn't have that influence
Soulmates eventually find each other, that's how felt towards Lyon and Wolf.
( Spoiler alert )
For a second I thought he was going to turn himself in but its fascinating how wolf's wicked side realized that he couldn't be with Lyon from prison, I wonder if he would have if he didn't have that influence
March 25, 2024
Honestly, it was an amazing book and I’m kinda hoping they add more and make it a series. It contains lgbtqia+ so if you’re not into that kind of stuff this isn’t for you. It has the occasional spicy sections which I LOVE and it really pulls you in. The dynamic between Wolf and Lyon is just 😘🤌 and the writing it gorgeous. And Rudo deserves everything that happened to him.
October 14, 2023
I’m going to be completely honest when I started this book I didn’t think I would like it because of how slow the beginning was but as I continued to read on I changed my mind it’s a really great read !!
October 27, 2021
This is one of the best books I have ever read! I have never been so captivated by a book, Valentyne does such a good job at keeping you wanting more.
March 1, 2023
I liked the book except for the real life serial killer references
September 26, 2023
My favourite book of all time. I really found an incredible author in Valentyne and can't wait to read future books.
March 6, 2024
I love this book with all my heart, it's far more of a quick read, a good book if you like murder and romance
February 21, 2021
Ok so I'm about 2/3s through the book and I am enjoying it, but there is something that does not sit right with me as a trans person. Even though the author is also trans, there are some elements that come across as transphobic. The fact that the serial killer is a guy who disguises himself as a girl while killing people is the same thing that JK Rowling, a known transphobe, is guilty of writing about and defends. Also, the nonbinary character, who is the only character in the book on the trans spectrum that I know of, is deeply manipulative and homophobic. Maybe things will be resolved as I keep reading (and if it does I'll update my review), but so far it has made reading the book much more uncomfortable even if I am enjoying the story.
Update for clarification: there is a difference between what JK Rowling has written and what the author has written (especially with intention), but even so when I have explained and discussed the story with friends they have all felt a bit uneasy about it. Also I get that this is fiction and not everything is going to be morally perfect (tbh it’d be ridiculous to assume so with any media but especially with a story about serial killing lol). I do wish to keep reading since I am invested in the story, but idk. I also know that internalized homophobia is a plot point but I guess it just threw me off after overthinking it a bit
Update for clarification: there is a difference between what JK Rowling has written and what the author has written (especially with intention), but even so when I have explained and discussed the story with friends they have all felt a bit uneasy about it. Also I get that this is fiction and not everything is going to be morally perfect (tbh it’d be ridiculous to assume so with any media but especially with a story about serial killing lol). I do wish to keep reading since I am invested in the story, but idk. I also know that internalized homophobia is a plot point but I guess it just threw me off after overthinking it a bit
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December 30, 2025
So good, like on my goodness did I love it. The twist with the one character LIKE ONG. Ah best story so far iv read. Like more then my (now old) favourite book ‘the outsiders’.
(Also it took me so long to read because I have adhd and forgot it existed for 3 weeks)
(Also it took me so long to read because I have adhd and forgot it existed for 3 weeks)
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