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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Twisted Truths is the fourth and final book in the Midnight Manor series.

The book picks up right where the previous one, Midnight Whispers, ended. This book focuses on Obsidian Voss and is told from two POVs, Obsidian and Ariana.

I liked Ariana as a character. She came from a difficult background, and I was instantly intrigued by her. I would love to learn more about her past.

Obsidian was quite a mysterious character in the previous books in the series, and it was nice to learn more about him. From the outside, he seemed rude and broody, but as Ariana got to know him better, he was able to show his more vulnerable side and open up about his past.

I enjoyed the tension between Obsidian and Ariana. The pacing of the book was quite fast, and there was a lot happening, especially towards the end.

Great finish to a great series! It was also nice to see familiar characters from the previous books.

Thank you, P. Rayne & Valentine PR, for the ARC! 

Receiving the ARC did not affect my opinion of the book, and I’m voluntarily leaving this review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“I hate him. I love him. I f*cking hate that I love him.”
“All I did was trade one prison for another.”
“I tried to chase the sun, but my sunshine is blackened and it leaves me in too much darkness.”

I’m speechless and don’t know where to start. This book was amazing, and I need the next one immediately. I could have never guessed that this was a debut novel.

I was hooked from the first pages, and this book had me in a chokehold. It truly was an emotional roller coaster—there were some really sad and dark moments, but also some really sweet and happy ones. This book made me both cry and laugh.

I loved how the FMC, Collins, grew from a sweet little girl into an incredible, strong woman. Her life wasn’t easy or perfect, but she stayed strong and kept fighting.

The relationship development between the main characters was well-written, and I really enjoyed the slow burn. I loved how understanding and observant Creed was about all of their needs and desires.

Riley was such a sweetheart. He also had a difficult past, and I loved how both Collins and Creed were able to help and heal him.

I also loved the found family element between the characters and would love to learn more about the side characters and their stories.

Overall, a great dark rockstar romance. I can’t wait to read the next book and find out what happens.

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Oh, Bunny, I hope you didn’t hurt yourself. Damaging my property is a punishable offense.”

“Are you ready to learn why you should behave for men?”

This book was a wild ride in the best way possible.

I loved the dynamic between Bunny and Demetrius, and how Bunny was fighting for herself instead of just taking everything. She was strong and didn’t go down without a fight.

The BDSM aspect was well written, and I loved how much aftercare there was. I also loved the inclusion of BDSM as a coping mechanism and how it can be helpful with mental health struggles.

I couldn’t put the book down and devoured it in one sitting. The ending took me by surprise; it was definitely something I didn’t see coming! But I loved it.

The writing was engaging and had me truly feeling for the characters. I can’t wait to read more from the author and would love to read more about Bunny and Demetrius.

Please check the trigger warnings before reading; your mental health matters!


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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️

“Who knew an assassin could be so breathtaking?”
“Shower, eat, murd3r a king — in that order.”
“Oh, I remember. I remember how easily you had me on my knees for you.”

I’ve been wanting to read this book for so long, and it did not disappoint.

I really liked Ariella as a main character. She was witty, strong, and independent. She definitely didn’t need anyone to be there for her or to save her. I would love to learn more about her past.

The MMC, Caspian, remained a mystery to me, and I would have preferred more information about him and who he is as a character. The banter and tension between him and Ariella were great.

The magic system seemed unique and interesting, and I would love to learn more about it.

The storyline itself kept me hooked from the first page to the end, and I can’t wait to read more! The plot was easy to follow and had both magical and mysterious elements.



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DNF after 50%

Unfortunately, this book wasn’t for me. The blurb sounded interesting, but I personally didn’t enjoy the writing style and had a hard time getting into the story. 

I would have preferred more dialogue instead of inner monologue, though I also found the dialogue quite cringe at times.

I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️

“See, you like walking red flags. That, my man, is a problem.”
“My name sounds so f*cking good on your lips. Do it again.”
“Some people want to remain broken because it’s easier.”

Fast-paced MM Grumpy x Sunshine romance with queer discovery, street racing, photography, a college setting, and a mysterious plot.

The first half of the book focused more on the relationship development between the main characters, but towards the end, the plot became more mysterious, and there was a lot happening.

I enjoyed the relationship between the main characters, even though at times I was frustrated with the lack of communication between Alek and Evan.

I really liked how Alek grew as a character throughout the book. At first, he seemed just grumpy and at times mean, but on the inside, he was really a sweet and loving character with a difficult, traumatic past.

I loved the strong friendships between the characters and the found family elements. The side characters were interesting, helped move the plot forward, and at times served as comedic relief. I would like to learn more about them.

The plot itself was slower at the beginning, more focused on relationships, but it got faster towards the end. There were multiple plot twists that took me by surprise.

I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,5

“I don’t even understand why I am still standing. Why am I still alive? Can’t people just die of pain?”

“You need to learn how to bargain, my beautiful.”

“I am in Hell, but it smells like my safe space.”

Alien romance with tropes like fated and rejected mates, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers. A great continuation of the previous book in the series, The Queen of Monsters.

The FMC, Gianna, was an interesting character with a dark and difficult past. I liked her inner monologue and thoughts about her issues and struggles. Even though she might have looked fragile and weak compared to the aliens, she was strong and fierce and didn’t need anyone to tell her what to do. The title Warrior Queen really fits her as a character!

I liked the relationship development and the slow burn between Gianna and the MMC, Zaan. There were times I was really frustrated with Zaan and his actions. He had a lot of rules for Gianna but never explained them or really asked questions of her. There were times when I really disliked him, but also times when I really liked him as a character. From the outside, he seemed like a monster, but on the inside, he was surprisingly sweet and cuddly.

The world-building was well-written, and the world continued to be interesting. The storyline itself was engaging without any dull moments.

It was nice to see familiar characters from the previous book, like Natalia and Jade. I haven’t read the first book in the series, The Ice Queen, yet, but it’s 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.

DNF after 24%

The book sounded great and had many amazing tropes, but for some reason, I just didn’t enjoy reading it.

I personally found the FMC annoying. The MMC seemed interesting, but his actions didn’t make sense or have clear motives.


Thank you author Eva Simmons for the ARC. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

I liked the idea and overall concept of the book, and I think the storyline has potential. The different realms of Hell were interesting, and I would love to learn more about them.

The first half of the book was great, but after that, the plot got quite repetitive and, unfortunately, a bit boring at times. It was also quite easy to guess what was going to happen in the end.

Nice, promising start to a series. I personally would prefer the story itself, the characters, and the world to have a bit more depth. I found the world to be a bit underdeveloped, and the world-building was rushed.

The trials sounded interesting, and I would love to learn more about them. For example, a dual-pov with Kenna and Sora or some other way to see what happens during the trials would be great.

I’m interested to see where the story goes next.



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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Collection of 5 short, spicy & sweet bonus scenes happening after Vengeful Gods.

•The Woods

•The Date

•The Single Bed

•The Bath

•The Birthday 

I arc read Vengeful Gods about 4 months ago and loved it ,so it was nice to get to read more about the characters. I continue to enjoy their dynamic and relationships.

Thank you author Elliott Rose for the free copy 🖤