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Hollow's Row #3
Lovely Wicked Things
Halen:
I’ve created a monster. When past and present collide, the fallout feels like the death of my morality. Every time I look into Kallum’s clashing, feverish eyes, I see a dark omen—the threat of what we’ll do to each other if our desires run wild.
While the Hollow’s Row case comes to a head, a new heinous player enters the scene. As the Alchemist threatens the town, I’m torn between a promise to help my friend, and my loyalty to Kallum—the man who has sacrificed everything for me.
I’ve created a monster—but he’s my monster. And if I can’t control Kallum’s chaotic nature, I’ll lose him…just as I’ve lost everyone I’ve loved.
There could be a future for us, but only if we don’t damn ourselves first.
Kallum:
The moment Halen St. James crashed my world, I made a vow to harbor her darkness, the lovely spark who ignited my black soul. But now, it’s time for Halen to finally step out of her shadows.
I would do—and have done—anything to keep her mine. I’ve become a villain to protect her. Even from herself.
When she looks into my eyes with recognition, I’m a man reborn, redeemed by her cleansing fire. Only there’s a vital piece of our story missing, and without it, I’ll always fear losing her—a primal fear that provokes the demon within.
The truth lies somewhere in the murky marsh waters, where killers and philosophers intwine, obscuring ancient wisdoms and feasting on the sweetest nectar.
I was created for her, to devour her heartbreak, and she was designed for me, the muse to the devil Full list can be found on author's website.
I’ve created a monster. When past and present collide, the fallout feels like the death of my morality. Every time I look into Kallum’s clashing, feverish eyes, I see a dark omen—the threat of what we’ll do to each other if our desires run wild.
While the Hollow’s Row case comes to a head, a new heinous player enters the scene. As the Alchemist threatens the town, I’m torn between a promise to help my friend, and my loyalty to Kallum—the man who has sacrificed everything for me.
I’ve created a monster—but he’s my monster. And if I can’t control Kallum’s chaotic nature, I’ll lose him…just as I’ve lost everyone I’ve loved.
There could be a future for us, but only if we don’t damn ourselves first.
Kallum:
The moment Halen St. James crashed my world, I made a vow to harbor her darkness, the lovely spark who ignited my black soul. But now, it’s time for Halen to finally step out of her shadows.
I would do—and have done—anything to keep her mine. I’ve become a villain to protect her. Even from herself.
When she looks into my eyes with recognition, I’m a man reborn, redeemed by her cleansing fire. Only there’s a vital piece of our story missing, and without it, I’ll always fear losing her—a primal fear that provokes the demon within.
The truth lies somewhere in the murky marsh waters, where killers and philosophers intwine, obscuring ancient wisdoms and feasting on the sweetest nectar.
I was created for her, to devour her heartbreak, and she was designed for me, the muse to the devil Full list can be found on author's website.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2024
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USA Today bestselling romantic thriller author. From an early age, Trisha Wolfe dreamed up fictional worlds and characters and was accused of talking to herself. Today, she lives in South Carolina with her family and writes full time, using her fictional worlds as an excuse to continue talking to herself.
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March 24, 2024
I hate to be the bearer of a 1 star review, but someone please tell me why there was a third book? Cut the pyscho babble, and all this could have happened in book two.
The amount of adjectives used in this book got really annoying, honestly "hot, wet, delicious, salacious heat" 😂 not literally but jesus one word would have been descriptive enough. This happened like a million times. I physically couldn't continue with this, dnf at 56%
The amount of adjectives used in this book got really annoying, honestly "hot, wet, delicious, salacious heat" 😂 not literally but jesus one word would have been descriptive enough. This happened like a million times. I physically couldn't continue with this, dnf at 56%
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May 21, 2023Here’s to the only time I willingly read about Nietzsche 🍷
June 18, 2024
1st read, Feb 2024: 5 stars
2nd read, June 2024: 5 stars
This was even better than anything I could have imagined. The final final final twist (there were many) made me audibly gasp. I think this series has irrevocably altered my brain chemistry. It’s unhinged, brilliant, disturbing, and also achingly romantic.
“It’s our own unique chemistry. Just like quantum particles whose fates are intertwined, we were created together during the same event. We’re entangled, our properties forever linked wherever we are. Opposites that continuously communicate across time and space.”
2nd read, June 2024: 5 stars
This was even better than anything I could have imagined. The final final final twist (there were many) made me audibly gasp. I think this series has irrevocably altered my brain chemistry. It’s unhinged, brilliant, disturbing, and also achingly romantic.
“It’s our own unique chemistry. Just like quantum particles whose fates are intertwined, we were created together during the same event. We’re entangled, our properties forever linked wherever we are. Opposites that continuously communicate across time and space.”
April 22, 2024
“The harder we deny our nature, the more painful our existence.”
I'll be honest, reading this trilogy cost me some brain cells, but it was worth it. Trisha Wolfe is a fantastic writer, and I admire her creative process. It's great that I picked up this series; otherwise, I would've missed out on these captivating characters.
“She is the bridge erected over my abyss. She is life sparked amid my death.”
With the conclusion of this series, all of our questions are answered, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Kallum Locke is undeniably a fascinatingly intelligent individual, despite being a fucking psychopath. However, Halen, my dear Halen, is the one I will miss the most. She's one of the most complex characters I have ever encountered, and exploring her psyche has been a true pleasure.
April 26, 2024
You can't read this series without giving up a piece of your soul and mental health - but you will be rewarded with obsession, ecstasy and a look into the abyss.
Halen and Kallum have burned themselves into the cortex of my brain and even if I don't like all the decisions they made in these 3 books - I can't help but see the logic.
Trisha really solved the plot fantastically and in the end it is clear once again: We are all the hero and the villain in the story of our lives and there is nothing that can save us from ourselves.
"It's the light we're drawn to. The light is so lovely it's blinding. Some cages, we design for ourselves."
Melancholy because it's over and yet somehow also relief because these books are not easy fare - I can only guess how many hours Trisha spent researching.
Kallum's ego is a bit too much for me (haha, I'm probably not alone in that) - he's a walking red flag and yet unfortunately I'm drawn to him more than I like to admit.
I often feel for Halen so much that it hurts, I want to hold her in my arms and never let go - on the other hand, I want to run in circles screaming at her.
"When we achieve superiority over humanity, we in turn become exiled from it, as obtaining everything we desire is a descent into a solitary abyss."
I think this is true on so many levels it's scary.
Halen and Kallum have burned themselves into the cortex of my brain and even if I don't like all the decisions they made in these 3 books - I can't help but see the logic.
Trisha really solved the plot fantastically and in the end it is clear once again: We are all the hero and the villain in the story of our lives and there is nothing that can save us from ourselves.
"It's the light we're drawn to. The light is so lovely it's blinding. Some cages, we design for ourselves."
Melancholy because it's over and yet somehow also relief because these books are not easy fare - I can only guess how many hours Trisha spent researching.
Kallum's ego is a bit too much for me (haha, I'm probably not alone in that) - he's a walking red flag and yet unfortunately I'm drawn to him more than I like to admit.
I often feel for Halen so much that it hurts, I want to hold her in my arms and never let go - on the other hand, I want to run in circles screaming at her.
"When we achieve superiority over humanity, we in turn become exiled from it, as obtaining everything we desire is a descent into a solitary abyss."
I think this is true on so many levels it's scary.
February 16, 2024
What a Masterpiece!
Trisha Wolfe came out swinging hard with the Hollow’s Row Trilogy. From Lovely Bad Things to Lovely Violent Things to Lovely Wicked Things: A Dark Academia Romance my head was so twisted up that I didn’t know up from down. The unforgettable journey that Trisha took me on, it’s something that I cherish as a reader. To give myself over so wholly to an Author…to feel every step I took chasing down pages and collecting clues…it’s something I want to experience with every single book. Yet, only select Authors possess what I seek. Trisha has solidified herself in my ”Top Shelf” of Authors.
In order to preserve other readers’ experience, I don’t have too much to talk about beyond vague details that really made this Finale the sweetest goodbye (for now?) to this world. I loved Kallum. The patience of this man was exactly what I would expect a handsome devil to have…chasing his prey…his muse…all of Kallum was beautifully dark and twisted and I will continue to say this of Kallum, he is what dreams are made of. ILOVEHIM.
Halen, I loved the way that Trisha wrote this FMC. It gave representation to aspects of women that I don’t come across often. Also, the ending/conclusion was very refreshing to see that it wasn’t a…let’s say typical/common ending for a woman. And I respected this decision so much. Ending’s are not all the same for every one person…so, it’s interesting to read about fictional character’s getting an ending that doesn’t always get the appreciation that it deserves. Little sidenote here, being a woman myself may make me slightly biased just a warning, but I feel that as a woman we have a lot of things that society likes to expect of us. Normalize for us. And to see a fictional Female character having a less than “acceptable” outcome (as society likes to deem) was strongly appreciated by myself.
I have to say that Devyn stole a little bit of my heart with this book as well! I was not expecting that! My heart truly went out to her…and I really could understand her character’s behavior.
And lastly, the final chapter!!! I was such a sucker for that. I feel like I could reread these books over and over and continue to savor them over the years.
Trisha Wolfe came out swinging hard with the Hollow’s Row Trilogy. From Lovely Bad Things to Lovely Violent Things to Lovely Wicked Things: A Dark Academia Romance my head was so twisted up that I didn’t know up from down. The unforgettable journey that Trisha took me on, it’s something that I cherish as a reader. To give myself over so wholly to an Author…to feel every step I took chasing down pages and collecting clues…it’s something I want to experience with every single book. Yet, only select Authors possess what I seek. Trisha has solidified herself in my ”Top Shelf” of Authors.
In order to preserve other readers’ experience, I don’t have too much to talk about beyond vague details that really made this Finale the sweetest goodbye (for now?) to this world. I loved Kallum. The patience of this man was exactly what I would expect a handsome devil to have…chasing his prey…his muse…all of Kallum was beautifully dark and twisted and I will continue to say this of Kallum, he is what dreams are made of. ILOVEHIM.
Halen, I loved the way that Trisha wrote this FMC. It gave representation to aspects of women that I don’t come across often. Also, the ending/conclusion was very refreshing to see that it wasn’t a…let’s say typical/common ending for a woman. And I respected this decision so much. Ending’s are not all the same for every one person…so, it’s interesting to read about fictional character’s getting an ending that doesn’t always get the appreciation that it deserves. Little sidenote here, being a woman myself may make me slightly biased just a warning, but I feel that as a woman we have a lot of things that society likes to expect of us. Normalize for us. And to see a fictional Female character having a less than “acceptable” outcome (as society likes to deem) was strongly appreciated by myself.
I have to say that Devyn stole a little bit of my heart with this book as well! I was not expecting that! My heart truly went out to her…and I really could understand her character’s behavior.
And lastly, the final chapter!!! I was such a sucker for that. I feel like I could reread these books over and over and continue to savor them over the years.
August 18, 2024
What an amazing ending! And the epilogue 🥲
Only took off a star because I was slightly confused on how everything connected and keeping some of the 'bad guys' straight in my head. But I loved the mystery/thriller crime scene mixed with dark romance!
Only took off a star because I was slightly confused on how everything connected and keeping some of the 'bad guys' straight in my head. But I loved the mystery/thriller crime scene mixed with dark romance!
March 17, 2024
4.5 stars
NEARLY perfect. I did in fact see the ending coming, but that’s okay. I still had a fantastic time with this series and with its characters. Professor Kallum Locke is one hoooot specimen of fictional man. A great ending to the trilogy!
NEARLY perfect. I did in fact see the ending coming, but that’s okay. I still had a fantastic time with this series and with its characters. Professor Kallum Locke is one hoooot specimen of fictional man. A great ending to the trilogy!
February 2, 2024
I'm still processing the plethora of emotions that are currently coursing through my system after finishing “ 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝔀𝓲𝓬𝓴𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓫𝔂 𝓣𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓪 𝓦𝓸𝓵𝓯𝓮 ”
But I'm going to post one of the very first highlighted quotes ( I practically highlighted the whole book ) . I don't know, I needed to do something Hollow' Row related on my feed . KALLUM LOCKE is being persistent and demanding, so here we all are. )🖤
“ 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚....𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙢𝙪��𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙪𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚.”
- 𝕷𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖞 𝖜𝖎𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘 𝖇𝖞 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖍𝖆 𝖂𝖔𝖑𝖋𝖊
🖤✨ But I seriously can't wait to share this review with you.
I had to put a mental order for LVT and LWT physical copies ( going to be worth going bankrupt over )🤣💗 but wouldn't have it any other way 💗
This series is the reason why I read. It delivered that " rush " we ultimately chase. I feel irrevocably altered . Fundamentally so.
It's perfect. @trisha_wolfe you did IT. You did these characters justice.🖤✨.
(Full review soon ).
But I'm going to post one of the very first highlighted quotes ( I practically highlighted the whole book ) . I don't know, I needed to do something Hollow' Row related on my feed . KALLUM LOCKE is being persistent and demanding, so here we all are. )🖤
“ 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚....𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙢𝙪��𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙪𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚.”
- 𝕷𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖞 𝖜𝖎𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘 𝖇𝖞 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖍𝖆 𝖂𝖔𝖑𝖋𝖊
🖤✨ But I seriously can't wait to share this review with you.
I had to put a mental order for LVT and LWT physical copies ( going to be worth going bankrupt over )🤣💗 but wouldn't have it any other way 💗
This series is the reason why I read. It delivered that " rush " we ultimately chase. I feel irrevocably altered . Fundamentally so.
It's perfect. @trisha_wolfe you did IT. You did these characters justice.🖤✨.
(Full review soon ).
Shelved as 'dnf'
March 5, 2024F it.
DNF @ 12%, because this book is probably not catching me at the right time, but also,
If i wanted so much philosophy in my reading, i would have re-taken uni philosophy (which i had, twice, and no thank you).
I want to focus on Kallum and his hot desires for Halen, not everything else.
I am really mad about this by the way.
DNF @ 12%, because this book is probably not catching me at the right time, but also,
If i wanted so much philosophy in my reading, i would have re-taken uni philosophy (which i had, twice, and no thank you).
I want to focus on Kallum and his hot desires for Halen, not everything else.
I am really mad about this by the way.
February 3, 2024
This was my most anticipated read of the entire year and yet the moment it appeared on my kindle I had a sinking feeling that I wasn't ready. How does one prepare to say goodbye to such cherished characters? To gain closure and move forward, leaving them behind?
I knew this would be a stellar book; Trisha Wolfe is one of my favourite writers and her stories never disappoint me. She's also incredibly gifted at writing strong endings. But this?? This was everything and more. I am completely awestruck. This was a feast for my mind, heart and soul. This was the best possible conclusion I could have imagined for my beloved Kallum and Halen.
As unhinged as it is deeply romantic, brilliant and calculated as it is emotionally affective and all-consuming, Lovely Wicked Things is the keystone to the masterpiece that is the Hollow's Row trilogy.
Please note that you absolutely cannot read these books out of order, as they build on one another. You have to start with Lovely Bad Things. This review is intentionally vague to avoid spoiling any part of the series. Potential triggers will be listed at the very bottom.
I'm the type of reader that craves intensity and Trisha Wolfe is the kind of writer that drowns me in it. Her ability to write character chemistry and intimacy is unmatched, and in combination with her truly twisted up and thrilling plots, it makes for the sweetest rush. Lovely Wicked Things is no exception.
"Question everything." If you've read the first two books, you know there are many questions that need answers in this conclusion. My mind was seriously blown with how everything came full circle in a way that was thrilling, organic and so damn romantic. The final twist had my jaw dropping with its perfect yet unpredictable execution, and insane emotional impact.
Dr. Halen St. James is an incredible female character and her journey is absolutely unforgettable to me. She is so intelligent and capable, yet so lost to her pain. Her character carries this intense tone of melancholy that I could feel deeply before I even understood her history. My heart broke for her, and just like Professor Kallum Locke, I wanted to take her pain from her.
And Kallum? Well, we know how feral I am for this fictional man from my last review but I will try to give the short version: Kallum Locke is the perfect fictional man and the standard to which I now compare all future book boyfriends. I don't think I have ever swooned so hard in my life! In this final book we get answers to questions that surround him and oh my god he truly is perfection. His resolute, unrelenting and unconditional love for Halen takes my breath away and chokes me up! In fact, the way that both of these characters reach for each other and protect each other is so achingly beautiful to me. Their love feels sacred and reflecting on their story makes me incredibly emotional.
The layers and symbolism throughout all three books are seemingly infinite and I'll be content to spend the rest of my life dissecting the brilliance within these pages. I will never tire of this story and how everything has unfolded; it's one I will revisit over and over.
If you've been on the fence about starting or waiting for the series to be complete, don't wait a moment longer!
This review is full of my honestthoughts ramblings and opinions. I had the great pleasure of beta reading this book and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support Trisha Wolfe with this release. This book, and this series, remain one of my all-time favourites and I will always recommend to dark romance readers that appreciate thrilling and twisted plots, crime romance and intense romance.
Extras:
- Official playlist (Spotify)
- Official Pinterest board
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Potential triggers: murder, violence and gore, surgical removal of body parts, occult practices and rituals, pregnancy loss, suicidal ideation, PTSD, grief and loss.
I knew this would be a stellar book; Trisha Wolfe is one of my favourite writers and her stories never disappoint me. She's also incredibly gifted at writing strong endings. But this?? This was everything and more. I am completely awestruck. This was a feast for my mind, heart and soul. This was the best possible conclusion I could have imagined for my beloved Kallum and Halen.
As unhinged as it is deeply romantic, brilliant and calculated as it is emotionally affective and all-consuming, Lovely Wicked Things is the keystone to the masterpiece that is the Hollow's Row trilogy.
Please note that you absolutely cannot read these books out of order, as they build on one another. You have to start with Lovely Bad Things. This review is intentionally vague to avoid spoiling any part of the series. Potential triggers will be listed at the very bottom.
"The harder we deny our nature, the more painful our existence."
I'm the type of reader that craves intensity and Trisha Wolfe is the kind of writer that drowns me in it. Her ability to write character chemistry and intimacy is unmatched, and in combination with her truly twisted up and thrilling plots, it makes for the sweetest rush. Lovely Wicked Things is no exception.
"Question everything." If you've read the first two books, you know there are many questions that need answers in this conclusion. My mind was seriously blown with how everything came full circle in a way that was thrilling, organic and so damn romantic. The final twist had my jaw dropping with its perfect yet unpredictable execution, and insane emotional impact.
“I’ve felt your pain, so beautifully broken. I’ve seen you at your darkest, and you never looked more exquisite.”
Dr. Halen St. James is an incredible female character and her journey is absolutely unforgettable to me. She is so intelligent and capable, yet so lost to her pain. Her character carries this intense tone of melancholy that I could feel deeply before I even understood her history. My heart broke for her, and just like Professor Kallum Locke, I wanted to take her pain from her.
And Kallum? Well, we know how feral I am for this fictional man from my last review but I will try to give the short version: Kallum Locke is the perfect fictional man and the standard to which I now compare all future book boyfriends. I don't think I have ever swooned so hard in my life! In this final book we get answers to questions that surround him and oh my god he truly is perfection. His resolute, unrelenting and unconditional love for Halen takes my breath away and chokes me up! In fact, the way that both of these characters reach for each other and protect each other is so achingly beautiful to me. Their love feels sacred and reflecting on their story makes me incredibly emotional.
"It’s the connection of the twin flame. Once your other half is found, if divided, it will consume and devour everything in its path like the fires of hell to be reunited. It’s the course."
The layers and symbolism throughout all three books are seemingly infinite and I'll be content to spend the rest of my life dissecting the brilliance within these pages. I will never tire of this story and how everything has unfolded; it's one I will revisit over and over.
If you've been on the fence about starting or waiting for the series to be complete, don't wait a moment longer!
This review is full of my honest
Extras:
- Official playlist (Spotify)
- Official Pinterest board
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Potential triggers: murder, violence and gore, surgical removal of body parts, occult practices and rituals, pregnancy loss, suicidal ideation, PTSD, grief and loss.
November 2, 2024
The plot twists would not stop twisting with this one lmao I really liked the conclusion to the story this shit really kept me on my toes. I feel like this stands out from all of the books that I have read, like this series was so fucking interesting to me.
At times did I feel like I was in a college course? Absolutely yes, did I understand anything, no not really lmao but it didn’t take away from the story as much as I thought it would. A round of applause for Trisha for doing this much research into philosophy, that had to have been so time-consuming and I feel like she really nailed.
Kallum has got to be the most ride or die MMC’s like the shit that this man does for her is fucking psychotic but also extremely swoon worthy and I couldn’t get enough, I’m obsessed with the bad boy of academia🤭 like the sophisticated charm of this man, if he’s the devil, I would follow him straight to hell. He’s a legit mastermind, THE man with a fucking plan if you will.
The way he calls her “sweetness” OMG 😮💨 the chemistry and connection between these two was addicting.
Overall, this series was super fucking twisted and SOOOO entertaining. The audio books were actual perfection. Like I said, in the beginning of this journey, this is definitely meant for a certain audience and well, target fucking audience reached👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m sad it’s over but what a fucking wild ride
That “what if” epilogue😭😭😭😭😭
At times did I feel like I was in a college course? Absolutely yes, did I understand anything, no not really lmao but it didn’t take away from the story as much as I thought it would. A round of applause for Trisha for doing this much research into philosophy, that had to have been so time-consuming and I feel like she really nailed.
Kallum has got to be the most ride or die MMC’s like the shit that this man does for her is fucking psychotic but also extremely swoon worthy and I couldn’t get enough, I’m obsessed with the bad boy of academia🤭 like the sophisticated charm of this man, if he’s the devil, I would follow him straight to hell. He’s a legit mastermind, THE man with a fucking plan if you will.
The way he calls her “sweetness” OMG 😮💨 the chemistry and connection between these two was addicting.
Overall, this series was super fucking twisted and SOOOO entertaining. The audio books were actual perfection. Like I said, in the beginning of this journey, this is definitely meant for a certain audience and well, target fucking audience reached👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m sad it’s over but what a fucking wild ride
That “what if” epilogue😭😭😭😭😭
Want to read
September 5, 2023I need this book. I just finished the second book. When will this book be out?
I am crying
I am crying
August 18, 2024
3.75⭐️ (Rounded up)
🌶️🌶️🌶️ The spice was underwhelming.
Initially I was intrigued by the occult aspects and dark academia vibes of the Hollow’s Row trilogy. However by the third book everything felt very repetitive.
I anticipated the books would become progressively darker and more spicy/intense as the series progressed but that isn’t the case. If I had to see Kallum call Halen “Sweetness” one more time I was gonna yeet my damn book across the room.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ The spice was underwhelming.
Initially I was intrigued by the occult aspects and dark academia vibes of the Hollow’s Row trilogy. However by the third book everything felt very repetitive.
I anticipated the books would become progressively darker and more spicy/intense as the series progressed but that isn’t the case. If I had to see Kallum call Halen “Sweetness” one more time I was gonna yeet my damn book across the room.
October 17, 2024
The Darkness in Philosophy
4.5 Stars
TPAM Cont. BR of this series
October 2024? Or sooner?
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
There is nothing better than reading a Trisha Wolfe story when you really want something dark and twisted and full of suspense.
She is a master of making us connect with the darkness in ourselves. And using that to connect and love her dark twisted characters.
While this wasn't my absolute favorite of her works I still VERY MUCH enjoyed the crazy ride she took us on.
You just never knew where she was taking us. Kept us guessing on who was involved and what crazy thing would happen next.
A lot of times when I read a trilogy I find myself saying 'This could have been and would have been better as two books '. Or sometimes better as one. But that is NOT the case for this trilogy nor any of the series I've read by this author.
Every book is definitely necessary and has its own flavors, elements and revelations necessary to the story and characters.
This is the end of this series but I am looking forward to reading her next endeavor into
The Dark & Twisted
4.5 Stars
TPAM Cont. BR of this series
October 2024? Or sooner?
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
There is nothing better than reading a Trisha Wolfe story when you really want something dark and twisted and full of suspense.
She is a master of making us connect with the darkness in ourselves. And using that to connect and love her dark twisted characters.
While this wasn't my absolute favorite of her works I still VERY MUCH enjoyed the crazy ride she took us on.
You just never knew where she was taking us. Kept us guessing on who was involved and what crazy thing would happen next.
A lot of times when I read a trilogy I find myself saying 'This could have been and would have been better as two books '. Or sometimes better as one. But that is NOT the case for this trilogy nor any of the series I've read by this author.
Every book is definitely necessary and has its own flavors, elements and revelations necessary to the story and characters.
This is the end of this series but I am looking forward to reading her next endeavor into
The Dark & Twisted
March 1, 2024
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
I'll try my best to keep this short and right on point without spoiling too many details due to this being the last book in the series.
What a finally this was. I don't think anything I say would be able to do this story and the whole series justice. Trisha created this unbelievably complex world when everything was somehow connected. When your brain thinks you have everything, figure out boom! She giveaway us a twist and then another one.
I could with no doubt talk about Kallum all day. He is a beautiful nightmare. This man is simply perfect. His whole persona, the mystery that follows him, the way he speaks, and the highest level of obsession he has when it comes to Halen. You just can't resist him. it's impossible. Everything he does is calculated, and he is two steps ahead of everyone else.
There would be no professor Kallum Locke without his sweetness, Dr Halen St. James. The journey we took with her was extraordinary. We see how strong and capable she is but also how vulnerable her grief is making her to be. Kallum was able to take her pain away. He wasn't afraid of her darkness as much as she welcomed his.
We finally get answers to all questions and even get a chance to see exactly how it all started. We've completed a full circle!
There are many other things I wish to mention, but I won't risk spoiling the fun for others who have yet to discover the story for themselves.
This series will forever be one of my favourites, and I will highly recommend it to people who love a thrill of mastery, occult thames, and criminal investigations. I've never been a huge fan of philosophy, but Trisha made it extremely enjoyable here. I can only imagine the level of research that went into these books. Check out for yourself.
I'll try my best to keep this short and right on point without spoiling too many details due to this being the last book in the series.
What a finally this was. I don't think anything I say would be able to do this story and the whole series justice. Trisha created this unbelievably complex world when everything was somehow connected. When your brain thinks you have everything, figure out boom! She giveaway us a twist and then another one.
I could with no doubt talk about Kallum all day. He is a beautiful nightmare. This man is simply perfect. His whole persona, the mystery that follows him, the way he speaks, and the highest level of obsession he has when it comes to Halen. You just can't resist him. it's impossible. Everything he does is calculated, and he is two steps ahead of everyone else.
There would be no professor Kallum Locke without his sweetness, Dr Halen St. James. The journey we took with her was extraordinary. We see how strong and capable she is but also how vulnerable her grief is making her to be. Kallum was able to take her pain away. He wasn't afraid of her darkness as much as she welcomed his.
We finally get answers to all questions and even get a chance to see exactly how it all started. We've completed a full circle!
There are many other things I wish to mention, but I won't risk spoiling the fun for others who have yet to discover the story for themselves.
This series will forever be one of my favourites, and I will highly recommend it to people who love a thrill of mastery, occult thames, and criminal investigations. I've never been a huge fan of philosophy, but Trisha made it extremely enjoyable here. I can only imagine the level of research that went into these books. Check out for yourself.
January 24, 2024
fucking hell…. i need to gather all my brain cells after finishing that.
this book was by far my most anticipated book this year.. i genuinely have no idea what to read or do next.
𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧. 𝐢 𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
i am a husk of the person i once was before i started this book. im extremely sad this journey for kallum and halen is over…. *for now* //maniacal laughter//
questions.. questions.. questions. everything i thought i knew for sure? questioned. my theories? shot down. for every tiny hole there was, they were filled up after the epilogue. every single thing was called into question and every single thing was answered. i gasped, i screamed, i was gagged… the way trisha wolfe uncovered each piece was foul. a crime against my brain.
kallum for sure makes my brain hurt, but god is he a fucking psychopathic genius. halen is a special kind of person to even draw conclusions after what he’s said. reading about kallum and halen was like looking into an abyss and hoping i wouldn’t get lost and believing i would survive the insanity and spiral this book took me on.
i desperately want to look inside of trisha brain.. how does she do it? how does she write the most obsessive and beautiful stories ever??
i am 1000000% a whore for kallum and i’m not ashamed about it. and honestly, if halen st james doesn’t want him, i do.
this book was by far my most anticipated book this year.. i genuinely have no idea what to read or do next.
𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧. 𝐢 𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
i am a husk of the person i once was before i started this book. im extremely sad this journey for kallum and halen is over…. *for now* //maniacal laughter//
questions.. questions.. questions. everything i thought i knew for sure? questioned. my theories? shot down. for every tiny hole there was, they were filled up after the epilogue. every single thing was called into question and every single thing was answered. i gasped, i screamed, i was gagged… the way trisha wolfe uncovered each piece was foul. a crime against my brain.
kallum for sure makes my brain hurt, but god is he a fucking psychopathic genius. halen is a special kind of person to even draw conclusions after what he’s said. reading about kallum and halen was like looking into an abyss and hoping i wouldn’t get lost and believing i would survive the insanity and spiral this book took me on.
i desperately want to look inside of trisha brain.. how does she do it? how does she write the most obsessive and beautiful stories ever??
i am 1000000% a whore for kallum and i’m not ashamed about it. and honestly, if halen st james doesn’t want him, i do.
April 8, 2024
Начинът, по който Триша Уолф пише е неописуем. Просто трябва да го преживееш. Може да те побърка, а може и да те окрили. Но точно това е идеята. Един от най-добрите автори на дарк романи hands down 🙌😌
July 3, 2024
honestly could’ve just combined this with the last book and it would’ve been just as action packed
February 10, 2024
~ ARC review ~
I first want to start off by saying thank you for providing me with this arc! I am so thankful & grateful 🩷
Trisha Wolfe I love your mind and the pen you hold! this book is brilliant & I won’t be able to get it out my head ever 😭
Trisha did not disappoint, never has. I love how she made these characters and these scenes come to life. she told this story 100% and didn’t leave anything unsaid, I loved how everything came into a “full circle”😉 I said it once and I’ll say it again, I truly felt as though I was solving mysteries along side Halen.
also when Kallum speaks, I feel like he is speaking another language. this man is too intelligent for me to understand, but lord do I love a smart man.
OMG THE PLOT TWISTS??
the plot twists.. yes plural!! had me gasping, screaming, and slamming my phone down so many times, my roommate started to worry 😹
let me just say..
I just about 100 pages left and I just KNEWWW things were a little too calm to be true AND THEN BOOM everything I thought I knew SHATTERS! I’ll let you guys experience that on your own tho 😊
I love kallumhalen so much, I think and talk about them almost every day- you can ask any of my friends.
they are literally my username on everything 🫣 I love how they are willing to destroy themselves to protect the other, I don’t think I have ever loved a ship this much; it’s bordering insanity..
KALLUM IS SO PERFECT OH MY GOD!
he is literally the master manipulator and I love him so much for it. everything he does is solely for Halen and making sure she is safe(with him at her side ofc.)
pretty sure Kallum would lock Halen in a basement and never let her out if Halen..
NOW THAT EPILOGUE?? I never knew I loved what-if endings until now.. they are literally soulmates in EVERY TIMELINE 🩶🩶
This being the end is so bittersweet 😭🩷 and I am so happy to have been there along the way! hopefully kallumhalen visits Trisha again and she gives us a small chapter 😆😆(this is me manifesting)
this book was just a perfect ending to the series and i’m still thinking about it days later. I literally cannot express it enough
top 5 fav quotes ♾️
“She’s the mirror flame of my own, yet it’s her fire that makes me feel.”
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“Her touch damn near sends me to my knees. I’m so awestruck by her, so desperate to keep her, I’m torn over whether I should steal her and lock her away in my mountain home.”
•
“I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything this lovely.” “Neither have I,” I confess, but I’m not looking at anything but her.”
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“I’m held captive amid a sea of falling stars by her beauty alone. The power of it could rival the universe.”
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“I need him. I am so utterly, fervently in love with Kallum that it can frighten me,”- “my shadow can become, how fiercely I will fight to protect the man who is branded into my flesh and my soul.”
fav epilogue quotes 🩶
“This angel has washed up on my shores of despair, and my heart beats for the first fucking time. God, it’s painful, but I’ve never felt so fucking alive.”
•
“I don’t want there to be a what if for us.”
•
“Across time and space, heaven and hell, this life and the next in any world”—“I will find you, Halen St. James.”
I first want to start off by saying thank you for providing me with this arc! I am so thankful & grateful 🩷
Trisha Wolfe I love your mind and the pen you hold! this book is brilliant & I won’t be able to get it out my head ever 😭
Trisha did not disappoint, never has. I love how she made these characters and these scenes come to life. she told this story 100% and didn’t leave anything unsaid, I loved how everything came into a “full circle”😉 I said it once and I’ll say it again, I truly felt as though I was solving mysteries along side Halen.
also when Kallum speaks, I feel like he is speaking another language. this man is too intelligent for me to understand, but lord do I love a smart man.
OMG THE PLOT TWISTS??
the plot twists.. yes plural!! had me gasping, screaming, and slamming my phone down so many times, my roommate started to worry 😹
let me just say..
I just about 100 pages left and I just KNEWWW things were a little too calm to be true AND THEN BOOM everything I thought I knew SHATTERS! I’ll let you guys experience that on your own tho 😊
I love kallumhalen so much, I think and talk about them almost every day- you can ask any of my friends.
they are literally my username on everything 🫣 I love how they are willing to destroy themselves to protect the other, I don’t think I have ever loved a ship this much; it’s bordering insanity..
KALLUM IS SO PERFECT OH MY GOD!
he is literally the master manipulator and I love him so much for it. everything he does is solely for Halen and making sure she is safe(with him at her side ofc.)
pretty sure Kallum would lock Halen in a basement and never let her out if Halen..
NOW THAT EPILOGUE?? I never knew I loved what-if endings until now.. they are literally soulmates in EVERY TIMELINE 🩶🩶
This being the end is so bittersweet 😭🩷 and I am so happy to have been there along the way! hopefully kallumhalen visits Trisha again and she gives us a small chapter 😆😆(this is me manifesting)
this book was just a perfect ending to the series and i’m still thinking about it days later. I literally cannot express it enough
top 5 fav quotes ♾️
“She’s the mirror flame of my own, yet it’s her fire that makes me feel.”
•
“Her touch damn near sends me to my knees. I’m so awestruck by her, so desperate to keep her, I’m torn over whether I should steal her and lock her away in my mountain home.”
•
“I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything this lovely.” “Neither have I,” I confess, but I’m not looking at anything but her.”
•
“I’m held captive amid a sea of falling stars by her beauty alone. The power of it could rival the universe.”
•
“I need him. I am so utterly, fervently in love with Kallum that it can frighten me,”- “my shadow can become, how fiercely I will fight to protect the man who is branded into my flesh and my soul.”
fav epilogue quotes 🩶
“This angel has washed up on my shores of despair, and my heart beats for the first fucking time. God, it’s painful, but I’ve never felt so fucking alive.”
•
“I don’t want there to be a what if for us.”
•
“Across time and space, heaven and hell, this life and the next in any world”—“I will find you, Halen St. James.”
April 6, 2024
“Lovely Wicked Things” is the third and (perhaps) final installment of the Hollow's Row series, and it’s just as twisted as the others. Dark and depraved. Halen and Kallum’s relationship is so complicated and complex; the lust for each other and violence is immoral and wicked. The Hollow’s Row case is messier than ever, getting more and more freaky. Philosophy, occult, and ritualistic crime scenes, along with inner demons, dark desires, loyalty, and betrayal are all interwoven into this narrative. This one might be the best of the three.
April 19, 2024
The final book in this series and it tied everything together so well! I went into this blind it felt like a darker version of criminal minds with spice and a hot professor. Definitely check your trigger warnings but if you like dark romance with some suspense this series is a good one.
February 12, 2024
Makes me think that someone had a BIG crush on their philosophy professor. 👀
I really liked the first two books in this trilogy but this one felt like sitting through a philosophy class that I did not ask to take. It felt over written. I read the first two last year and I could not remember who the different town people were. When the big bad was revealed, I had no memory of who that was.
I also kept getting second hand embarrassment for Halen and Kallum. They were having sexually charged arguments in front of their co-workers while standing in front of a dead body. What an uncomfortable work enviornment.
I even felt bad for the rich cultist lady. She threw a nice party for the whole town and it gets crashed by the feds who 1) bother her with sensitive questions while she’s trying to host and 2) dry hump up on her terrace in front of the whole party after she’s asked them to leave. 😂
I really liked the first two books in this trilogy but this one felt like sitting through a philosophy class that I did not ask to take. It felt over written. I read the first two last year and I could not remember who the different town people were. When the big bad was revealed, I had no memory of who that was.
I also kept getting second hand embarrassment for Halen and Kallum. They were having sexually charged arguments in front of their co-workers while standing in front of a dead body. What an uncomfortable work enviornment.
I even felt bad for the rich cultist lady. She threw a nice party for the whole town and it gets crashed by the feds who 1) bother her with sensitive questions while she’s trying to host and 2) dry hump up on her terrace in front of the whole party after she’s asked them to leave. 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2024
This is somewhat a review for both books 2 & 3. There's a good story here but it's buried under so much melodramatic, apparently made up, philosophical and ritualistic mumbo jumbo that I can't in good conscience give this 2 stars. The way the characters speak and quote renowned figures of antiquity is almost a mockery of flowery prose. So many passages are needlessly cryptic and vague that it felt more as if the intent was to overwhelm and drown the reader in them (or bore them to tears) than to actually say anything profound. I did manage to extract a handful of nice quotes though; it's not all pointless.
March 3, 2024
Trisha Wolfe truly never disappoints.
This book was so beautifully written...
It was a rollercoaster of emotions and I honestly loved it.
It was as if it was made for me, since I'm really into mythology, criminology and philosophy; it even has numerous references of the works of several influential and most notorious philosophers, such as Dante, Plato and Nietzsche (one of my personal favorites), that end up connecting altogether with the plot one way or another, so I enjoyed it a lot.
P.S.: Now, how do I get Kallum out of my mind? Lmao
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This book was so beautifully written...
It was a rollercoaster of emotions and I honestly loved it.
It was as if it was made for me, since I'm really into mythology, criminology and philosophy; it even has numerous references of the works of several influential and most notorious philosophers, such as Dante, Plato and Nietzsche (one of my personal favorites), that end up connecting altogether with the plot one way or another, so I enjoyed it a lot.
P.S.: Now, how do I get Kallum out of my mind? Lmao
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 13, 2024
2.5⭐️/2.5🌶️
I’ve never been a fan of philosophy and god this book really tested me.
I was honestly so utterly confused I can’t even begin to tell you what happened bc I wouldn’t be able to tell you. So much was said but I feel like so little had happened. I also don’t remember much of what happened in the first two books so this was just not working for me.
I also don’t really know but Kallum and Halen just didn’t make sense. They were hot but god my brain is mush after reading this one.
I’ve never been a fan of philosophy and god this book really tested me.
I was honestly so utterly confused I can’t even begin to tell you what happened bc I wouldn’t be able to tell you. So much was said but I feel like so little had happened. I also don’t remember much of what happened in the first two books so this was just not working for me.
I also don’t really know but Kallum and Halen just didn’t make sense. They were hot but god my brain is mush after reading this one.
October 21, 2024
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘂𝘀”
This series caught me in the perfect time and headspace (if I were not in the mood for this, I would’ve pushed to reading another time because it was A LOT). The energy and heart that Trisha Wolfe put into this series is EVIDENT, and it must’ve been challenging at times to conceptualize the story, characters, and fictional interpretations of certain philosophies. Goddamn impressive.
Professor Kallum Locke is one hell of a morally black fictional character (technically he goes from being painted as a villain, to the hero, back to the villain, then to the anti-hero), and I absolutely fell head over heels for him…but…that may be a bad thing? 😂🙈 I also LOVED Dr. St. James and how she evolved/awakened throughout this series. The chemistry was insane.
I found this to be enthralling, surprisingly action-packed, intelligently stimulating (to where you have to pay attention the whole time to follow along), at-times disturbing / very dark, and sexy AF. A surprising series for me that I’ll be thinking about for a long time, tbh.
I don’t think I’m actually able to put this series into words, but if you like DARK, taboo romance and the topic of occultism and crime solving - this was a wildly satisfying and thought provoking ride. It had a thought-provoking mystery of a case that needed to be solved (so if like shows like Criminal Minds this should be up your alley) - and although some twists were predictable - some DEF caught me off guard and had my jaw physically drop.
I keep saying this to my friends, but Kallum is giving very much Damon Torrence energy. Obsessive, possessive, violent, sociopathic, manic, and utterly DELICIOUS.
ALSO ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THAT EPILOGUE 😭
This series caught me in the perfect time and headspace (if I were not in the mood for this, I would’ve pushed to reading another time because it was A LOT). The energy and heart that Trisha Wolfe put into this series is EVIDENT, and it must’ve been challenging at times to conceptualize the story, characters, and fictional interpretations of certain philosophies. Goddamn impressive.
Professor Kallum Locke is one hell of a morally black fictional character (technically he goes from being painted as a villain, to the hero, back to the villain, then to the anti-hero), and I absolutely fell head over heels for him…but…that may be a bad thing? 😂🙈 I also LOVED Dr. St. James and how she evolved/awakened throughout this series. The chemistry was insane.
I found this to be enthralling, surprisingly action-packed, intelligently stimulating (to where you have to pay attention the whole time to follow along), at-times disturbing / very dark, and sexy AF. A surprising series for me that I’ll be thinking about for a long time, tbh.
I don’t think I’m actually able to put this series into words, but if you like DARK, taboo romance and the topic of occultism and crime solving - this was a wildly satisfying and thought provoking ride. It had a thought-provoking mystery of a case that needed to be solved (so if like shows like Criminal Minds this should be up your alley) - and although some twists were predictable - some DEF caught me off guard and had my jaw physically drop.
I keep saying this to my friends, but Kallum is giving very much Damon Torrence energy. Obsessive, possessive, violent, sociopathic, manic, and utterly DELICIOUS.
ALSO ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THAT EPILOGUE 😭
February 2, 2024
5 LOVELY WICKED STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"There is beauty in the darkest art, genius in the fault, the imperfections. The very substance that makes us bad and violent and wicked, when broken down to our divine state, makes us lovely. Because we were designed for each other."
First and foremost, thank you to Trisha for giving me the opportunity to arc read this masterpiece.
It's been several days since I finished reading Lovely Wicked Things, and my heart is still thrashing within its body cavity due to the many chaotic feelings I seemingly cannot control, mainly because I know this series has come to an end. [I'm still struggling to form coherent sentences that will capture my thoughts around LWT, so please bear with me...]
This trilogy is a masterclass in dark romance with dark academia vibes, psychological twists, and thigh-clenching, hotter-than-hell chemistry between two complex, highly intelligent, morally grey characters.
Professor Kallum Locke is unlike any other MMC I’ve ever read, and he is simply his own deity. Since the first pages of LBT, I’ve been entranced by this beautifully crafted character and his dynamic with Dr. Halen St. James. I didn't think it was possible, but I fell even more in love with Kallum & Halen in LWT, as the tension and chemistry continued to be deliciously volatile and off-the-charts-hot between these two.
Truth be told, I wasn't sure what to expect [especially with how LVT (Book 2) ended], but I am SO content with how everything in this unique plot is brilliantly wrapped-up, and I really couldn't have imagined a more perfect ending for Kallum & Halen. Without a doubt, Hollow’s Row is a series I will continuously recommend over and over again.
Final note - I wish I could share more of my favorite quotes here, but the character limitation won't allow me to copy & paste the entire book... [I'm not even remotely joking, I essentially highlighted every sentence of every page]... You'll just have to read it to see what I mean.
"There is beauty in the darkest art, genius in the fault, the imperfections. The very substance that makes us bad and violent and wicked, when broken down to our divine state, makes us lovely. Because we were designed for each other."
First and foremost, thank you to Trisha for giving me the opportunity to arc read this masterpiece.
It's been several days since I finished reading Lovely Wicked Things, and my heart is still thrashing within its body cavity due to the many chaotic feelings I seemingly cannot control, mainly because I know this series has come to an end. [I'm still struggling to form coherent sentences that will capture my thoughts around LWT, so please bear with me...]
This trilogy is a masterclass in dark romance with dark academia vibes, psychological twists, and thigh-clenching, hotter-than-hell chemistry between two complex, highly intelligent, morally grey characters.
Professor Kallum Locke is unlike any other MMC I’ve ever read, and he is simply his own deity. Since the first pages of LBT, I’ve been entranced by this beautifully crafted character and his dynamic with Dr. Halen St. James. I didn't think it was possible, but I fell even more in love with Kallum & Halen in LWT, as the tension and chemistry continued to be deliciously volatile and off-the-charts-hot between these two.
Truth be told, I wasn't sure what to expect [especially with how LVT (Book 2) ended], but I am SO content with how everything in this unique plot is brilliantly wrapped-up, and I really couldn't have imagined a more perfect ending for Kallum & Halen. Without a doubt, Hollow’s Row is a series I will continuously recommend over and over again.
Final note - I wish I could share more of my favorite quotes here, but the character limitation won't allow me to copy & paste the entire book... [I'm not even remotely joking, I essentially highlighted every sentence of every page]... You'll just have to read it to see what I mean.
May 23, 2024
This book really was the double ouroboros (a full circle) of the series. The unhinged duality of both Halen and Kallum are perfect synchronicities. She really had me thinking that Wellington was the Harbinger when it was Kallum all along. The epilogue was everything I love that she gave us an insight to what could have been instead of the chaos. Brilliantly written series Kallum Locke has got to be one of my favourite MMC’s of all time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 2, 2024
Beta Read - Thank you so much for this opportunity.
I have to gather my thoughts.
| LOVELY WICKED THINGS |
by Trisha Wolfe
ARC REVIEW
"We are these wild, wicked things."
Where do I even begin. I LOVE this trilogy so much! This was a wild ride with Dr. Halen St. James and Professor Kallum Locke. These two are end game! The love they share for one another is violent, wicked, and ever so patient 😈. The final installment to Hollow’s Row trilogy and it was a MASTERPIECE!
This book picks up right where our memory is unlocked of the harbinger killings and soon back to the present with FBI agent Rana - takes the lead of the task force, making sure she covers her ass and adds new players to the mix. This ultimately adds some new territories to be marked and jealously arises. There are new crime scenes to explore and more rituals 😈. These two are fire as they truly are twin flames. They burn brightly and will burn anyone trying to come between them.
"Across time and space, heaven and hell, this life and the next in any world...I will find you, Halen St. James"
The twists, turns, and unexpected connections from all the books come to a close, and all you want is more! Kallum will truly do anything for his dark muse.
✨️SWOON ✨️
The beautiful segway to Trisha's new villain - the Alcolyte - gets me so excited for her new creation and madness!
"It was your laugh that first captured my attention, I was spellbound."
Kallum Locke is my favorite Trisha Wolfe morally grey character, I'm OBSESSED! I'm unwell and I miss them already!
"There are no safe words between us. You want this to stop, you know how to make it stop."
Trisha, you continue to be my dark thriller goddess! I worship your words and the way it makes me feel. Thank you for creating this world. I love you so much! Thank you for listening and being there. You are one of a kind! Thank you again for the Beta read and ARC...yes I read this book twice 😈 . And it was EVERYTHING!
I have to gather my thoughts.
| LOVELY WICKED THINGS |
by Trisha Wolfe
ARC REVIEW
"We are these wild, wicked things."
Where do I even begin. I LOVE this trilogy so much! This was a wild ride with Dr. Halen St. James and Professor Kallum Locke. These two are end game! The love they share for one another is violent, wicked, and ever so patient 😈. The final installment to Hollow’s Row trilogy and it was a MASTERPIECE!
This book picks up right where our memory is unlocked of the harbinger killings and soon back to the present with FBI agent Rana - takes the lead of the task force, making sure she covers her ass and adds new players to the mix. This ultimately adds some new territories to be marked and jealously arises. There are new crime scenes to explore and more rituals 😈. These two are fire as they truly are twin flames. They burn brightly and will burn anyone trying to come between them.
"Across time and space, heaven and hell, this life and the next in any world...I will find you, Halen St. James"
The twists, turns, and unexpected connections from all the books come to a close, and all you want is more! Kallum will truly do anything for his dark muse.
✨️SWOON ✨️
The beautiful segway to Trisha's new villain - the Alcolyte - gets me so excited for her new creation and madness!
"It was your laugh that first captured my attention, I was spellbound."
Kallum Locke is my favorite Trisha Wolfe morally grey character, I'm OBSESSED! I'm unwell and I miss them already!
"There are no safe words between us. You want this to stop, you know how to make it stop."
Trisha, you continue to be my dark thriller goddess! I worship your words and the way it makes me feel. Thank you for creating this world. I love you so much! Thank you for listening and being there. You are one of a kind! Thank you again for the Beta read and ARC...yes I read this book twice 😈 . And it was EVERYTHING!
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