The show enticed me to seek out the books and dear God, what a fabulous read!
It's so meaty with details and the wSUPER LATE JUMPING ON THIS BANDWAGON.
The show enticed me to seek out the books and dear God, what a fabulous read!
It's so meaty with details and the writing hooked me in without making me feel bored, despite it's length.
James Alexander Malcom Mackenzie Fraser is such a damn gem, I literally cannot even with him. Claire on the other hand, irritated me for quite some time during the book with her constant guilt over Frank. Yes, I understand why. Yes, she has good reason. But, I mean..., there was just no comparison over the two once she finally realized she was in love. Just let go, and let love happen already!
It's been such a while since I marathoned a book, and why not start with one that's over 900 pages! I read this in a week. Loved every second of it....more
I was in such a reading slump when I started this book, but it was one that definitely reignited my love of reading.
The characters were very complex aI was in such a reading slump when I started this book, but it was one that definitely reignited my love of reading.
The characters were very complex and the writing was graphic enough that I could envision the written scenes playing out in my head very clearly. When I purchased this book, I hadn't realized it was a spin off, so felt a little lost at first not knowing the complete back stories of all the characters.
Despite this, I really enjoyed this book. Both Gideon and The Beast broke my heart with how broken they were to begin with.
I did feel like some scenes were very abrupt in the way that they ended, but would definitely recommend.
Of all the dark romances that I've read, the effect this one had on me is hands down the strongest. Page, after page, after page my heart was getting Of all the dark romances that I've read, the effect this one had on me is hands down the strongest. Page, after page, after page my heart was getting shredded mercilessly to the point where I wanted to walk away - give myself a break. But I couldn't. I was a complete glutton for the punishment. You'd swear a part of me turned into Martinez himself.
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Oh God, Martinez! His character was so deep, it sunk to the pit of my soul. When I wasn't reading, I found myself aimlessly thinking about Martinez, his pain and the things he's went through - and more times then one, tearing up about it as if he were real! Ugh! That's NEVER happened to me before!
"My father once told me that Martinez men didn’t hold onto memories in our minds. They were burned deep within our souls where they laid dormant. I never understood what he meant by that until now. Except this was one of those scenes that no matter how hard I tried, how much I sacrificed, how long I prayed, I would never be able to forget. It would eternally haunt me. My mind would be forever branded. My heart forever broken. My future immorally damned. The moment where a part of me died."
He was a lot of things in this book, but my connection with him was endless because before everything transformed him into the feared, ruthless and cruel man he became - I saw his heart. The vulnerability, the love, the passion. He was so full of it, and bit by bit by bit his heart became consumed with darkness.
"I went up to the attic of the only home I’d ever known, feeling more alone than I’d ever felt before. Contemplating if this was the life that I was destined to lead. No family. No love. No God. Only darkness. I sat there for what felt like hours, lost in the depths of my mind. A menacing place I didn’t like to frequent very often."
He fought himself constantly to keep up the image, but when he was alone he couldn't fool himself. UGH!! He ruined me man! Not to mention his description matched the cover model so perfectly, I saw every last bit of this man's intesity, gestures and sex appeal with vivid accuracy.
As someone who has always battled insecurity when it comes to weight, this book hit a very special place for me.
It was real. It was honest. It was meaAs someone who has always battled insecurity when it comes to weight, this book hit a very special place for me.
It was real. It was honest. It was mean, and it was beautiful.
This is actually one of the first books I've ever read where self-love was the moral of the story. Too many times I related almost painfully to Libby, but my goodness she was truly such a strong force of light, it's no wonder Jack smelled sunshine off her.
I loved this story so much for the writing, the characters and the way it made me feel once I finished it. Excellent book that I would recommend to everyone....more
Ok, so I knew my feelings for Caleb were mixed and torn based on how he went about things. However, this book gave him full redemption!
Although the sOk, so I knew my feelings for Caleb were mixed and torn based on how he went about things. However, this book gave him full redemption!
Although the series was an emotionally difficult read, I had to know what happened after that ending in Seduced in the Dark. Sure enough, delight and joy have found its way back into my heart for my former monster, Caleb.
Let's talk about what we know. 1. He's gorgeous
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2. He has the worst, most f#4ked up past that no human being should ever endure.
3. He enjoys the dark twisted nature that came with his release of causing pain and being in control 4. He loves Livvie.
In this Epilogue, we see a transformed Caleb. He battles the dark that threatens to spread its sticky web in his mind and heart on a daily basis, but he fights it and allows himself to feel. Everything. He understands the wrongs he's done and tries to right them. He's deeply tormented and scarred from the things he's suffered and had to do, and he does his very best to be the man that Livvie needs him to be.
However, getting to see his softer yet still dominant side was a real treat. Everything he knew in and from life is no more and he struggles to "fit in". All in all, this book was my fav of the two previous. Getting inside his mind and seeing how difficult it is for him made him human to me and one that definitely deserves a happy ending.
After the first book, I thought I knew what to expect. It was gruesome. It was at times hard to read due to the graphic nature, and it was IN-TENSE. Therefore, going into this book I assumed I would be prepared, but I wasn't.
Nope. Not even a little.
This story took intense to a whole other level. The realness of the story and rawness that came with it was at times way too much to bear. In fact, several times I had to walk away from the story because my face just couldn't stop leaking. Which is the only reason I decided to knock off one star. Because although I absolutely loved the story, it was too much for even me.
To some that might not be reason enough, but for me - lover off all things dark, twisted and seriously f#2ked up - it was too much.
Livvie - my God, this girl! Near the middle of the story I truly began to think, maybe this girl does have Stockholm Syndrome and that Caleb really is a horrible, awful, monster. Well..., he's a monster yes. Horrible..., mmm yeah kinda..., but awful? Naw, he's good inside. Deep, deep inside, he's good. The first book was all about them. He was the only one partaking in his violent activities so in my mind it didn't seem so terrible. But, this book there's others. Regardless of their participation, there's others and the things that went on made me seriously question Caleb and truly fear and hurt for Livvie.
This is one of those books that is NOT for everyone. If you can handle the most horrific scenarios and be open to the underlying story underneath, try it out. If you know you have triggers and are sensitive to graphic subjects. Don't even try....more
Since the release of this book, I've seen it appear countless times on my feed with raving reviews, so naturally I had to investigate and see what it Since the release of this book, I've seen it appear countless times on my feed with raving reviews, so naturally I had to investigate and see what it was about this book that made everyone literally lose their shit.
Diving into this book, I already knew that it involved abuse, and knew that for many it was a really sensitive subject. For me, I tend to be attracted to all the dark books that leave you feeling sick to the stomach, so I wasn't afraid to jump right in.
Based on the books I've read in the past that are extremely and sometimes brutally graphic, this one I found to be quite tame. That however, by no means helped me to brace for the impact this particular story would have on my heart. Lily's story dug its claws into me so deep because it was so real.
This is the type of story that could happen to anyone. Me. You. A friend. A friend of a friend.
Hoover, broke down the emotions and really showed the WHY behind victims of abuse. Why do they stay? Why can't they just leave? Why do they put up with it?
The emotional torment Lily went through is so real, it was easy for me to relate and understand not only her perspective, but also Ryle's and Atals'.
The ending was something that I wasn't expecting but I'm glad it went down that way. Relieved, actually.
Loved this story and all the feels that came with it!
Finally, FINALLY, the answers come and my heart can somewhat rest.
I'm not going to lie, there was a good minute My heart is so damn full!
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Finally, FINALLY, the answers come and my heart can somewhat rest.
I'm not going to lie, there was a good minute there when I was furious with Mac. After everything that happened, the route she chose to pursue was making me livid. Even after she found out about Barrons, she still was being such a prideful jerk and I couldn't stand her. However, she has burrowed a very special place in my heart so forgiving her once she came back to her senses was easy. In this final chapter, she was harder, more fearless and much, much darker. Although it didn't sit well with me at certain points, it suited her and made sense to the story.
As for my dark and handsome knight, Mr Barrons. I knew deep down he was the man I knew he was. Loyal til the end. His true face never once upset me. From the jump, he's always been forward and to the point about his intentions and I loved every minute of the ride.
The chemistry was off the chains and I was extremely satisfied with the ending. If you're looking for a series that's so good, it'll drive you crazy. Take the time to look into the Fever Series.
I find it so mind boggling that a series can hold my interest to this extent without giving me ANY FREAKIN ANSWERS as to what the hell is going on.
StiI find it so mind boggling that a series can hold my interest to this extent without giving me ANY FREAKIN ANSWERS as to what the hell is going on.
Still don't know what Barrons is. Still don't know who has Alina's journal. Still don't know the extent of Mac's powers, OR if she's even JUST a sidhe-seer. Still don't have any confirmation on who killed Alina. Still don't know why Barrons wants the book. Still don't know the beef between Thayne and Barrons.
And yet still, I cannot put down the bloody books. *Sigh.
It's so damn addicting - and frustrating - that I find myself up until ungodly hours still seeking the answers I so desperately crave THAT NEVER COME!!
A part of me wants to rip my hair out while the other part wants to give a standing ovation to the author for captivating me to this degree.
I thoroughly enjoyed the ride in book 2. Mac still can't catch a break, things just keep getting thrown at her..., but I liked the fact that at least this time around she had tiny snippets of contentment or peace. Also, pretty sure my insides erupted when FINALLY we got the slightest bit of action between Barrons and Mac. However, my brain is as scrambled as eggs because every time I think I've figured out what Barrons is, it's wrong.
It's the sweetest, most irritating, yet tantalizing form of torture I've ever endured in a book. Plus, on top of trying to figure out the mystery that is Barrons, there's now the question of what the hell is Mac becoming?
Too many unanswered questions..., but I just can't get enough!...more
He didn’t just occupy space; he saturated it. The room had been full of books before, now it was full of him. About thirty, six foot two or three, He didn’t just occupy space; he saturated it. The room had been full of books before, now it was full of him. About thirty, six foot two or three, he had dark hair, golden skin, and dark eyes.
The cover of this book makes it appear to be some sort of hot erotic novel, which it absolutely was not.
I got hooked from reading the preview and ended up getting it and finishing it in one day. The writing and the story had me so damn intrigued that I was in a constant state "I need to know what the hell is going to happen."
Mac thinks she's just your average southern belle until her life gets flipped upside down with the news that her sister has been murdered while studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Her grief and frustrations with the local police easily giving up on her sisters case sends her packing up her bags and heading over to Dublin to investigate and probe the police further. What she ends up discovering makes her cross a line that she can never return from. Life itself will never be the same again for Mac.
My heart was in pain for Mac throughout this entire book. The things she had to go through all while still grieving were terrible. I wanted her to have just a simple moment of contentment but it never came. In fact it got even worse once my man, Jericho Barrons stepped in.
He was deliciously cold and one hundred percent alpha. I absolutely adored his character and wanted oh so badly to
1. Find out what the hell he is 2. Have him and Mac hook up
Both wants never happened and I'm glad for it because it allowed me to read on with so much anticipation and frustration that I now cannot wait to start the second book within the series. A definite trick that was well done by Moning. Everything about this story captured me and held my attention.
I'm very much looking forward to getting answers and seeing how this story unfolds....more
Started off very interesting and I did enjoy the characters. Lada's coldness but desire to be loved was equally just as heartbreaking to me as Radu's Started off very interesting and I did enjoy the characters. Lada's coldness but desire to be loved was equally just as heartbreaking to me as Radu's kindness/compassion and desire to be accepted.
Overall, I think the story was good, but I lost interest several times, despite the beauty of the writing. Perhaps it just wasn't for me? Or perhaps I thought it would be a different story all together that might have involved vampires...may have definitely misread the back which is no fault but my own. Whatevs. ...more
T.M. Frazier has easily become one of my new favourite authors. Her writing is so captivating and her descriptions keep you biting your nails - right down to the skin.
I loved Lawless, it was so damn beautiful and I wanted with all my heart to love Soulless. But, for whatever reason it just didn't do it for me this time around.
What it boils down to for me I think was the flashbacks. Although they are necessary - you find that out in the end - I wanted more time with Thia and Bear. I felt that there were too many other characters muddled in the mix that it took away from my two broken bonded lovers.
Also, as much as I love Preppy, to me his involment - based on how the story ended - didn't make sense to me.
I don't know. It's still a fantastic read, I guess I just didn't connect this time around. womp womp...more
Although I really enjoyed the writing because it was very enchanting, the story felt too rushed. The main character almost seems too accepting of the Although I really enjoyed the writing because it was very enchanting, the story felt too rushed. The main character almost seems too accepting of the way in which her world crumbles. It felt a little unrealistic and choppy which became a problem in trying to connect.
I did however enjoy the chemistry between Catori and Cruz. It was subtle but had enough of a charge to intrigue me.
Perhaps this was simply an introduction, which if that's the case I would be very interested to see where the story goes. ...more
Adopting a serious expression, he repeated quietly, “You are … for me?”
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Oh my goodness, my heart seriously cannot take Zaal. Reading hisAdopting a serious expression, he repeated quietly, “You are … for me?”
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Oh my goodness, my heart seriously cannot take Zaal. Reading his story made my heart constantly ache. I could never, ever imagine how anyone could go on after enduring so much pain.
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.
Zaal is everything that nightmares are made of, trained to ruthlessly and soullessly kill. There were many similarities between Zaal and Luka but I understood the reason behind it. I really liked that the two stories were linked together so you could see how Luka is handling everything after everything that transpired with him.
The book had quite a bit of cheesy moments plopped in between the gruesome, but I welcomed it. With the intensity of this story, I needed the cheese factor to stop my chest from caving in.
Like Raze, this is not a story for the sensitive. It's dark, raw, gritty and heartbreaking. But, those that read my reviews know that I got a serious fetish for the dark and twisted....more
I've come to discover that I have a fetish for dark books where the characters are beyond broken and disturbed, but can still find love despite of the disaster they call life.
Luka was born into the biggest crime family in Brooklyn. Let's just say in their world, he was more like royalty. The jealousy and greed of who he thought was family ruined his life. Setting him up for a crime he didn't commit, resulting in him being sent to an underground death ring where he was abused, drugged and forced to fight just to survive. Problem is, the only way to survive this hell is to be dead inside and become the monster the ring needs you to be. Luka had to die so that Raze could be born.
This book was so intense! The descriptive writing made me visualize and feel everything while still being easy to follow.
Raze, aka Luka reminded me of Achilles from the movie Troy. All the man knew was death. Killing made him a champion. Add tattoos and a broken mind in the mix and there we have Raze.
"I killed because I had to. I had no other choice. I was already dead, no more than a number—stripped of morals, stripped of freedom, and stripped of life. I was an animal conditioned to inflict pain without remorse. And you couldn’t kill someone who had no soul."
I love the beauty meets beast concept. The chemistry and history between Kisa and Raze was quite cheesy at times but I drank it all up, loving every second of it.
"When I was halfway around, something made me look up, some magnetic pull. I never looked up, never showed my eyes to anyone but the man I was about to kill. But this time, I couldn’t resist. High up in a box way above the crowd, Kisa’s face came into focus."
All in all, this is the type of read that makes your heart hurt. Almost painfully. However, if you're glutton for punishment like yours truly, give it a go! Can't wait to read the second instalment.
This book reeled me in from the start. The dimensions of the writing made everything so damn addicting. I needed to know what was going to happen...liThis book reeled me in from the start. The dimensions of the writing made everything so damn addicting. I needed to know what was going to happen...like all the time. It's something beautiful and somewhat disturbing when a book can literally take over your thoughts to make you want more. It's almost like I developed this rocking twitch anytime I was away from the story.
Jemma was a character that I absolutely loved. Her pain, irritations, insecurities and attractions were written out so beautifully you would swear I was feeling everything she was. I felt so bad for the girl. There's this gnawing twist that happens in the pit of your stomach when you're reading something and you KNOW everyone is keeping secrets from the main character. You want to scream out of frustration because you too are dying to know what the hell is going on but you're kept in the dark, having to wait - with the main character - for the truth to unravel itself. GAHHH! So frustrating, but so good!
Low and behold, when the truth finally came to light, it made me so angry! The betrayal had me like...no, no, no, no, NO!
Everything leading up to that point was such a struggle, because I wanted it to happen so bad and then my soared just to be smashed back down to the ground. Fingers crossed, in the next book hopefully it was all for a reason that I can be like - Yaaay! See? I knew you weren't that much of a douche!
Anyhoosie, this book was absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to read the next!...more
At some point or another, we all come to a path where we're just unsure. Unsure if the decisions we'rThe premise of this book was great and relatable.
At some point or another, we all come to a path where we're just unsure. Unsure if the decisions we're making will be something we regret in the long run, and unsure if we should just stay with what's comfortable or reach outside the limits that scare us.
The characters were great and easy to love.
The editing however could use some cleaning up, grammatically. It unfortunately did distract me from enjoying the read as much as I could have....more
4.5 Stars! Going into this book, I already knew 1. Based on what happened to Bear in the last book within the series, this one was going to be intense.
2. T.M. Frazier spares no prisoners. She goes for the heartstrings showing no mercy.
Literally within the first five chapters, my head would not stop shaking from left to right with how baffled I was from the events that unfolded. Sure enough, it just kept getting worse as the chapters went on.
Let me start with Bear. The impression that I got from him based on the last two books was that he was hard, but sweet. Knowing what happened to him, I suspected he may become rock solid but wasn't expecting him to be as volatile as he was. He was mean, cold, broken and so very dark..., but my goodness was he perfect.
Then there's Thia. Imagine the worst thing that could ever happen to you, then times it by two and add nuclear explosives to it. That's Thia's life. Many times when I finally thought that Bear would be kinder or nicer or more compassionate and he wasn't, my heart would break more for her. But she's one strong cookie. I enjoyed her character very much.
Although some parts reminded me a little too much of King and Doe's story in similarities, I absolutely loved the tension, anger and chemistry between Thia and Bear. Despite predicting how their story would unfold, every minute of it was still entertaining and heart wrenching.
If you haven't gotten into the King Series yet, be well warned that its not for the faint at heart. It's a raw, emotional and at times extremely f*&ked up read, but its so so so so so damn good!
So, Friday I was strolling through my Goodreads feed and the cover for this caught my eye. One thing led to another and..., well, I was an addicted fiSo, Friday I was strolling through my Goodreads feed and the cover for this caught my eye. One thing led to another and..., well, I was an addicted fiend the entire weekend wanting to know how this dark, twisted story would end.
This was the darkest story I've ever read. It rolled up on me like the angriest thunderstorm and unleashed its fury on my emotions.
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I cringed, gasped, shook my head, felt my stomach roll and yet nothing could tear my eyes away from this read. It. Was. In-tense.
The story of Liv and Josh was one big heaping tragedy rolled up in the biggest bag of fucked up. There were times I wanted him to hate her and lash out and a part of me was kinda mad that he didn't, but happy at the same time.
This whole book engulfs you onto the darkest of trails, leading you into the disturbing world of sex trafficking. The things that transpired throughout this book made my heart race with so many feelings from shock, to disgust, to excitement and fear. It was not an easy read at all, but one that completely entranced me.
Wow. Not something for the sensitive but definitely a read worth venturing into if you're brave enough....more
Going into this book, I felt like a starving child that hasn't eaten in days! I needed to know what was Hell hath no fury like Mare Barrow
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Going into this book, I felt like a starving child that hasn't eaten in days! I needed to know what was going to happen to Mare...to Cal and most definitely, Maven.
The burdens, pain, heartache and fury that Mare now carries with her have completely skewed her perception. She trusts no one, questions everything and keeps her guard up at all times. Hell, after what happened to her, who can blame the poor girl? She's been forced to become this emotionless machine, finding excuses for herself when she actually feels something other than the cold that's coiled itself around her heart.
"My exhaustion is bone-deep, in every muscle and nerve. My heart is another wound entirely, still bleeding from betrayal and failure. When I open my eyes, finding cramped, gray walls, everything I want to forget comes rushing back."
The tone that Aveyard set throughout this book with Mare, dug into me. She has an extremely talented way of making you feel as though you too are carrying this crushing weight against your chest.
Although I felt some parts were dragged out a little. I get why she has become the stone wall she has, but I wanted so badly for her to let Cal in. To allow herself to be comforted.
I will definitely be finishing this series in hopes that Mare will finally find peace and maybe even what she believes she can't feel anymore..., Love....more
Feeling a little conflicted about this one
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When I came across this book and saw who the author was, immediately I had to have it. Being a Feeling a little conflicted about this one
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When I came across this book and saw who the author was, immediately I had to have it. Being a fan of her previous work with the Hush Hush Series I didn't really read the synopsis. My eyes saw Becca Fitzpatrick and my mind went YUP!
The premise of this book is very intriguing. Estella Goodwin witnesses a murder and is put into witness protection in the small town of Thunder Basin where she takes on her new identity of Stella Gordon. Now, this obviously wouldn't be juicy if she just did nothing all summer hiding out in the middle of nowhere. Stella comes across some eye candy. Chet. A blond haired, blue eyed former rebel that has since repented from his past transgressions and is now trying to do right.
Diving into this book, it was easy to become entranced in Stella's story because the writing is so crisp and descriptive that you can't help but become consumed by it. You can't help but feel for Stella because of her situation and everything she had to leave behind. However, as the story unfolded, I found myself irritated with Stella.
From the jump I knew what would happen between her and Chet. She wanted to keep things friendly because she still had a boyfriend, but..., girlfriend kept teasing and leading Chet on. So naturally, Chet starts reciprocating and she then hits him with the..., let's be friends card. Come. On. You're so worried and so in love with your boyfriend but go out of your way to seek Chet out? Girl please.
Apart from constantly shaking my head at Stella's antics. I found the book dragged on a little too long before actually bringing back up the real reason she was in witness protection in the first place.
Despite not being a big fan of the story itself, the book still kept my interest until the end. Becca Fitzpatrick is one of those authors that I would read just about every piece of work she's written just to get wrapped up in her writing.
This book told such a magical and tragic story, blending the past with the present in such a way that actually makes you think..., is this real?
The waThis book told such a magical and tragic story, blending the past with the present in such a way that actually makes you think..., is this real?
The way that Thomas intertwined history with fantasy was a real treat to get caught up in. I was really impressed with the way the biblical elements were executed in this story. From the names to the descriptions, everything was well put together and beautifully written.
Too many times throughout this book, my heart ached for Sophia. Geez, that poor girl could not catch a break! Every time she was somewhat standing back on her feet, something came along and shot the girl down. She was a character that I really enjoyed, her thought process truly took you with her and made you feel like you were right there, living in her moments of glory and pain.
The only issue I had was finding it a little hard to grasp who was leading in certain chapters. The other POVs introduced were a little confusing, but not enough to take away from the story.
Apart from that I'd definitely recommend this book! The pacing was great and the story and writing kept me furiously turning the pages to see what the hell was going to happen next.
ANNNNND THAT ENDING! Gugghhh! Too many feels!...more
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