What do you think?
Rate this book
In Love with the Devil
If you love a bird, cage it, then let it fly. If it returns, then it knows where home is.
JULIANLike a breath of fresh air, a little bird flew into my life. Astoria was desperate for me to be her hero, but I’m no hero.
I tried to train her to be my pet and it broke both of us.
I let her run, gave her time and space, but she’ll never be free of me. I’ll always find her. She’s mine.
ASTORIAHe snuck into my home, always wearing a mask, did unimaginable depraved things to me, then whispered his own name into my ear. Julian.
He insisted I was his then destroyed me.
No matter where I run, nothing calms my craving for him. It’s disgusting but I'm addicted. I’ll never forgive him. I shouldn’t.
*This book explores very dark themes. Your mental health is priority. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book or contact author before starting this book.
JULIANLike a breath of fresh air, a little bird flew into my life. Astoria was desperate for me to be her hero, but I’m no hero.
I tried to train her to be my pet and it broke both of us.
I let her run, gave her time and space, but she’ll never be free of me. I’ll always find her. She’s mine.
ASTORIAHe snuck into my home, always wearing a mask, did unimaginable depraved things to me, then whispered his own name into my ear. Julian.
He insisted I was his then destroyed me.
No matter where I run, nothing calms my craving for him. It’s disgusting but I'm addicted. I’ll never forgive him. I shouldn’t.
*This book explores very dark themes. Your mental health is priority. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book or contact author before starting this book.
422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2024
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 291 reviews
December 12, 2024
This book chewed, spit me out, and left me feeling like a discarded ragdoll. It's a horror erotica novel that not only pushed my boundaries but also made me question my moral compass. It's been a while since a book has had such a powerful impact on me.
Here is what to expect
Severe Stockholm Syndrome
Captor/Captive
Taboo- Doctor/patient
Masked stalker
Total Minfuck
A list of Tiggers
Not only did this book blow my mind, but it also left me with a big book hangover. On my dark scale, this book is pitch black.
At first, I didn't think I was going to love Astoria. I ended up adoring her. My heart broke for her and felt every emotion for her. Julian is morally black. You hate to love him. At the same time, you can't help but wonder what he going to do next.
I found the author's writing style to be engaging and the storyline kept me hooked from start to finish. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more books from this author in the future.
Here is what to expect
Severe Stockholm Syndrome
Captor/Captive
Taboo- Doctor/patient
Masked stalker
Total Minfuck
A list of Tiggers
Not only did this book blow my mind, but it also left me with a big book hangover. On my dark scale, this book is pitch black.
At first, I didn't think I was going to love Astoria. I ended up adoring her. My heart broke for her and felt every emotion for her. Julian is morally black. You hate to love him. At the same time, you can't help but wonder what he going to do next.
I found the author's writing style to be engaging and the storyline kept me hooked from start to finish. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more books from this author in the future.
December 10, 2024
I would give this 10 stars if I could. And thank goddess I started this in the early afternoon. This would have been an obvious all-nighter.
If by reading the blurb you think this is not your jam, move along. Do not disturb the peace. ✌🏽 I have read a lot of memorable dark romances this year and honestly, this might be the best one. Dear author, you have a lifelong fan in me. I know she was writing this for herself. Please continue to share the dark corners of your mind in your toxic love romances. Every trope, every scenario you explored… you smashed it. Even ones I didn’t think I would be into (medical doctor and patient?!) and ones I tend to get disappointed by because it’s always promised but never up to expectations (breeding kink/chemical pregnancies).
In some ways, it reminds me a lot of A03 writer, Deathsdoll’s “If I Can’t Have You” in both the use of the brutal and violent stalker that the heroine knows, and the mental breakdown the heroine goes through, and eventual believable conclusion of toxic love on both sides. Also the smut. In some other ways, it’s a real novel that is like a bodice ripper: give me a saga. An epic. A journey. I want the heroine to be put in one unbelievable situation after another. I don’t think I’ve had my expectations shocked so much since I read Haley Inez’s Deadly Vows a few years ago (the escalation by the hero? Chef’s kisses. No remarks).
I really, really enjoy dark romances written in this way: long stories, and a believable turn where both hero and heroine realize they love each other, yes toxic, but earned because of all that they went through. For all the explicit smut and abuse, I need to feel at the end of the day that the hero does feel for the heroine and that the heroine does find the hero attractive and the acts good for her, even if she doesn’t understand wtf is happening. Story does this beautifully, taking the time.
These are my initial thoughts. I will come back to add my favourite quotes because this story was lowkey funny with its deadpan dialogue.
If by reading the blurb you think this is not your jam, move along. Do not disturb the peace. ✌🏽 I have read a lot of memorable dark romances this year and honestly, this might be the best one. Dear author, you have a lifelong fan in me. I know she was writing this for herself. Please continue to share the dark corners of your mind in your toxic love romances. Every trope, every scenario you explored… you smashed it. Even ones I didn’t think I would be into (medical doctor and patient?!) and ones I tend to get disappointed by because it’s always promised but never up to expectations (breeding kink/chemical pregnancies).
In some ways, it reminds me a lot of A03 writer, Deathsdoll’s “If I Can’t Have You” in both the use of the brutal and violent stalker that the heroine knows, and the mental breakdown the heroine goes through, and eventual believable conclusion of toxic love on both sides. Also the smut. In some other ways, it’s a real novel that is like a bodice ripper: give me a saga. An epic. A journey. I want the heroine to be put in one unbelievable situation after another. I don’t think I’ve had my expectations shocked so much since I read Haley Inez’s Deadly Vows a few years ago (the escalation by the hero? Chef’s kisses. No remarks).
I really, really enjoy dark romances written in this way: long stories, and a believable turn where both hero and heroine realize they love each other, yes toxic, but earned because of all that they went through. For all the explicit smut and abuse, I need to feel at the end of the day that the hero does feel for the heroine and that the heroine does find the hero attractive and the acts good for her, even if she doesn’t understand wtf is happening. Story does this beautifully, taking the time.
These are my initial thoughts. I will come back to add my favourite quotes because this story was lowkey funny with its deadpan dialogue.
December 14, 2024
For a book with five pages of TWs, it sure missed a huge one
The book starts with the psychopath describing his obsession from childhood to OW. It really, really soured my mood, but this was described as pitch black, horror erotica and I just needed to know.
The OW is mentioned for the last time at 77%! Just when all the horror and mindfuckery had managed to make me forget, there he goes, comparing the prey to OW, AGAIN
My tolerance never really recovered after that.
Grammar issues, formatting and strange wordings aside, I think the author had made interestingly twisted individuals. It almost read like a from of study in self-hatred and endless self-destruction. I admit, I skipped 90% of the torture porn, which means I probably shouldn't be marking this as read, but ¯\_(ᵕ—ᴗ—)_/¯
But it was all wasted because if you read about an obsessed, pitch dark psycho hero THE LAST THING you expect is a fucking MENAGE/SHARING scene.
what.
the.
fuck.
It made sense for the heroine to try to have a 'normal' relationship after all she went through, so I didn't mind the fact she sleeps with OM in her attempt to find that.
But the hero asking her to give OM a blowjob? And then lets him p*netrate the heroine?! Irredeemable.
I finished because by then I was too close to the finish line, but honestly, for a book so full of truly horrendous stuff, it sure seemed oblivious to the biggest trigger in romance...
Without the OM menage scene this could've been a 3 ★ only for the good mindtwists and the slow burn progression of heartless to heart-having(?) psychopath.
But I don't do sharing romance, so 🚮
The book starts with the psychopath describing his obsession from childhood to OW. It really, really soured my mood, but this was described as pitch black, horror erotica and I just needed to know.
The OW is mentioned for the last time at 77%! Just when all the horror and mindfuckery had managed to make me forget, there he goes, comparing the prey to OW, AGAIN
Molly never looked at me like that.
My tolerance never really recovered after that.
Grammar issues, formatting and strange wordings aside, I think the author had made interestingly twisted individuals. It almost read like a from of study in self-hatred and endless self-destruction. I admit, I skipped 90% of the torture porn, which means I probably shouldn't be marking this as read, but ¯\_(ᵕ—ᴗ—)_/¯
But it was all wasted because if you read about an obsessed, pitch dark psycho hero THE LAST THING you expect is a fucking MENAGE/SHARING scene.
what.
the.
fuck.
It made sense for the heroine to try to have a 'normal' relationship after all she went through, so I didn't mind the fact she sleeps with OM in her attempt to find that.
But the hero asking her to give OM a blowjob? And then lets him p*netrate the heroine?! Irredeemable.
I finished because by then I was too close to the finish line, but honestly, for a book so full of truly horrendous stuff, it sure seemed oblivious to the biggest trigger in romance...
Without the OM menage scene this could've been a 3 ★ only for the good mindtwists and the slow burn progression of heartless to heart-having(?) psychopath.
But I don't do sharing romance, so 🚮
October 26, 2024
In Love With The Devil by Sky Blu
4.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: ebook
Genre: Pitch Black Erotic Horror
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
•Age Gap
•Forbidden
•Obsessed MMC
•Touch Her and 💀
•Stalker
🛑 READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS BOOK 🛑
✨ ARC REVIEW ✨
Is it possible to get Stockholm Syndrome from a book or the characters? Because I seriously think that’s what I have after reading this book. How can I possibly have compassion and empathy for Julian when he causes and inflicts so much terror and abuse? Both mentally and physically. After reading the last words of this book, I truly felt like something was wrong with me.
Let’s me be clear about one before you read and rate this book… this is NOT a dark romance nor is it marketed as one. This is a true Pitch Black Erotic Horror.
It’s very hard to submit this review because I do not want give any spoilers for the book… that’s part of the appeal so I will keep it as vague as I can. I will say that Julian is the most unhinged, obsessive MMC I’ve ever read about. His methods for showing his love and obsession are the most brutal and jaw dropping I’ve seen yet. He stalks, hunts, drugs, plants cameras everywhere and monitors all aspect of our FMC’s life. His devotion to his obsession knows no bounds. He performs painful surgical procedures (that didn’t need to be painful), brands her skin… and those are the nice things. Several times while reading this, I found myself curling my toes with how far he took his wrath, or love, or obsession. Julian is the definition of truly f’ed up BUT all that being said, throughout the book, I found myself feeling empathy for him. We find out later where his psycho behavior stems from. Again, without giving anything away, I do think he loved our FMC… even though his actions said otherwise.
I loved that story took place over a few years instead of months giving us the true feeling of Stockholm Syndrome with our FMC. What she was put thru and endured was not for the weak and her psyche shifted throughout the book. Being held captive, the physical abuse and all the mind fucks she endured could have only happened over time to make it believable. I can appreciate that fact and the brilliant way the author didn’t rush into a happily ever after. I think each scene and timeframe were perfectly executed… having us, the reader become more anxious as to what was going to happen next.
This was one of my favorites reads this year.
Do I recommend? YES! If you can handle it.
4.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: ebook
Genre: Pitch Black Erotic Horror
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
•Age Gap
•Forbidden
•Obsessed MMC
•Touch Her and 💀
•Stalker
🛑 READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS BOOK 🛑
✨ ARC REVIEW ✨
Is it possible to get Stockholm Syndrome from a book or the characters? Because I seriously think that’s what I have after reading this book. How can I possibly have compassion and empathy for Julian when he causes and inflicts so much terror and abuse? Both mentally and physically. After reading the last words of this book, I truly felt like something was wrong with me.
Let’s me be clear about one before you read and rate this book… this is NOT a dark romance nor is it marketed as one. This is a true Pitch Black Erotic Horror.
It’s very hard to submit this review because I do not want give any spoilers for the book… that’s part of the appeal so I will keep it as vague as I can. I will say that Julian is the most unhinged, obsessive MMC I’ve ever read about. His methods for showing his love and obsession are the most brutal and jaw dropping I’ve seen yet. He stalks, hunts, drugs, plants cameras everywhere and monitors all aspect of our FMC’s life. His devotion to his obsession knows no bounds. He performs painful surgical procedures (that didn’t need to be painful), brands her skin… and those are the nice things. Several times while reading this, I found myself curling my toes with how far he took his wrath, or love, or obsession. Julian is the definition of truly f’ed up BUT all that being said, throughout the book, I found myself feeling empathy for him. We find out later where his psycho behavior stems from. Again, without giving anything away, I do think he loved our FMC… even though his actions said otherwise.
I loved that story took place over a few years instead of months giving us the true feeling of Stockholm Syndrome with our FMC. What she was put thru and endured was not for the weak and her psyche shifted throughout the book. Being held captive, the physical abuse and all the mind fucks she endured could have only happened over time to make it believable. I can appreciate that fact and the brilliant way the author didn’t rush into a happily ever after. I think each scene and timeframe were perfectly executed… having us, the reader become more anxious as to what was going to happen next.
This was one of my favorites reads this year.
Do I recommend? YES! If you can handle it.
December 23, 2024
The anti-hero of anti-hero’s.
October 15, 2024
I’m so confused on how I feel about Julian. Do I love him? Do I hate him ? Is Stockholm syndrome real for readers ? 😅
I haven’t read a book so pitch black in a long time and I really enjoyed it ! It is so well written and worded were it doesn’t make you cringe the whole way through at how completely messed up it actually is 🤣
I always advise this, but please please check the trigger warnings for this book, even if you think you don’t have any, as this book even caught me off guard ! ❤️🩹
I love how this book really shows you the in-depth thoughts and feeling of both characters. I find this really opens your eyes on their situation (not a justification of anything that happens in this book, just a mere observation, as many will relate to astoria). The HEA definitely soothes the heart to know that after everything, it all works out it the best it could. ❤️🩹
Also, little side note, I just love the style of writing and the whole layout of this book. Perfect length chapters, smaller sections during chapters, and the chapter titles are just a great touch (also the pictures)😍
I haven’t read a book so pitch black in a long time and I really enjoyed it ! It is so well written and worded were it doesn’t make you cringe the whole way through at how completely messed up it actually is 🤣
I always advise this, but please please check the trigger warnings for this book, even if you think you don’t have any, as this book even caught me off guard ! ❤️🩹
I love how this book really shows you the in-depth thoughts and feeling of both characters. I find this really opens your eyes on their situation (not a justification of anything that happens in this book, just a mere observation, as many will relate to astoria). The HEA definitely soothes the heart to know that after everything, it all works out it the best it could. ❤️🩹
Also, little side note, I just love the style of writing and the whole layout of this book. Perfect length chapters, smaller sections during chapters, and the chapter titles are just a great touch (also the pictures)😍
October 25, 2024
Wow. I must admit, this was the darkest romance I’ve read yet - this is a true erotic horror story. If you enjoy questioning your own moral compass go ahead and do yourself a favor and read all about the captivating despicable yet addictive Dr. Michaelson.
Astoria nor the doctor meet traditionally seen character tropes, both felt believable and interesting with their own character developments.
Overall the spice and suspense kept me on edge, I read straight through the night dying to see just how this could possibly end.
10/10 go ahead and wreck your sleep schedule, In love with the Devil is worth it.
😈🌶️🙃
Astoria nor the doctor meet traditionally seen character tropes, both felt believable and interesting with their own character developments.
Overall the spice and suspense kept me on edge, I read straight through the night dying to see just how this could possibly end.
10/10 go ahead and wreck your sleep schedule, In love with the Devil is worth it.
😈🌶️🙃
December 6, 2024
This book was definitely pitch black as promised but I couldn’t wait to get through it and not for the good reasons. There was no character development or plot. The author uses 500 pages to graphically describe things listed in the trigger warnings which seem to be just for shock value. I was expecting something more like Haunting Adeline but this book was a complete disappointment and that’s without all the editing errors I found when reading.
November 9, 2024
4.5 stars
Holy Stockholm Syndrome, this was so good, so dark, and complex. A little repetitive and lengthy in the events and scenes of pain, sadism sex — there is an inordinate amount of an$l intrusion— and mental, physical, and emotional abuse, but still a lot of depth to this story.
Asher Julian, a GYN, her GYN, is completely obsessed and unhinged for Astoria, who likes to see the good in all even at her expense. Their love story wraps around the intricacies of a past in common, with her learned pleasure in pain, and her deriving comfort in a tormentor. You see him break her and create her into someone who is his perfect companion, someone who craves him, and falls in love with his true bad self. And while he might be her devil, he is also her avenger. Anyone who touches or touched her with harm can say goodbye.
All this woven into a multilayer plot line of thought processes, childhood experiences, friendships, past and current attempts at love in relationships, mental and physical captivity, and personal evolution. Oh and there was lots of spice, too.
Lots of dark themes in the story, lots, and it’s a first for me to note the content warnings are baseline descriptors of what to expect. (I rarely check content warnings since I’m not triggered or bothered by dark themes.) It’s pitch black, an exotic horror, yes, but this one has a happy ending where our antihero stays pretty much true to character, and just shy of redeemable.
I loved the side characters and their contribution to the complexity of the plot line. Mindy, Astoria’s best friend, was the friend you want in your corner. Great show of diversity having a Latina heroine, excellent small subplots that added to the drama and intrigue. Great story overall that leaves you thinking.
Holy Stockholm Syndrome, this was so good, so dark, and complex. A little repetitive and lengthy in the events and scenes of pain, sadism sex — there is an inordinate amount of an$l intrusion— and mental, physical, and emotional abuse, but still a lot of depth to this story.
Asher Julian, a GYN, her GYN, is completely obsessed and unhinged for Astoria, who likes to see the good in all even at her expense. Their love story wraps around the intricacies of a past in common, with her learned pleasure in pain, and her deriving comfort in a tormentor. You see him break her and create her into someone who is his perfect companion, someone who craves him, and falls in love with his true bad self. And while he might be her devil, he is also her avenger. Anyone who touches or touched her with harm can say goodbye.
All this woven into a multilayer plot line of thought processes, childhood experiences, friendships, past and current attempts at love in relationships, mental and physical captivity, and personal evolution. Oh and there was lots of spice, too.
Lots of dark themes in the story, lots, and it’s a first for me to note the content warnings are baseline descriptors of what to expect. (I rarely check content warnings since I’m not triggered or bothered by dark themes.) It’s pitch black, an exotic horror, yes, but this one has a happy ending where our antihero stays pretty much true to character, and just shy of redeemable.
I loved the side characters and their contribution to the complexity of the plot line. Mindy, Astoria’s best friend, was the friend you want in your corner. Great show of diversity having a Latina heroine, excellent small subplots that added to the drama and intrigue. Great story overall that leaves you thinking.
October 25, 2024
Rating: 4.5/5
Sky creates such intensity and force in “In Love With The Devil.” TW/CWs are there for a reason. The story is not a fluffy romance with a touch of darkness. I don’t have any triggers and prefer to go into most stories blind. Do I suggest that for everyone? No.
“In Love With The Devil” is very dark. Julian’s behavior is questionable—of course, all fictional. The story shows the physical and psychological aspects of ownership and control Julian has over Astoria, which evolves into Astoria's acceptance. How dependent she is on him.
Sky Blu explores dark themes in detail in almost every scene, leaving me feeling raw. The characteristics of Julian and Astoria throughout the story also bring up all sorts of feelings and questions on my end that I believe are intentional. I am happy with the way it ended.
Sky creates such intensity and force in “In Love With The Devil.” TW/CWs are there for a reason. The story is not a fluffy romance with a touch of darkness. I don’t have any triggers and prefer to go into most stories blind. Do I suggest that for everyone? No.
“In Love With The Devil” is very dark. Julian’s behavior is questionable—of course, all fictional. The story shows the physical and psychological aspects of ownership and control Julian has over Astoria, which evolves into Astoria's acceptance. How dependent she is on him.
Sky Blu explores dark themes in detail in almost every scene, leaving me feeling raw. The characteristics of Julian and Astoria throughout the story also bring up all sorts of feelings and questions on my end that I believe are intentional. I am happy with the way it ended.
October 31, 2024
The moment I begin reading a book, is the moment I start writing my review. I do this because I want to notate all of the things that make me laugh, cry, and cringe so that I can consolidate my notes at the end and write what I hope is a good review that will help determine if you want to read the book.
It started out this way, I was going to tell you about how this book was perfect for the Dark Horror lover and reader who can read any trigger warnings. But in the end, that wasn't what I wanted to share. Yes there are many triggers and yes it's dark which is my go to when it comes to genres and tropes, but I personally had a difficult time reading it.
Immediately you are introduced to the main characters, getting a little background for both of them and then your hit with the spice which I liked because sometimes you want a fast burn. And there's no hiding it since the blub says it all so we already know just how crazy Julian is. This guy just can't help himself when it comes to Astoria. He's obsessed, possessive, and unhinged. Usually you would steer clear of that right? No, not Astoria because this girl doesn't even know what she wants. She basically asked for it.
But after the first quarter of the book I felt that it was very repetitive and the story dragged on. Julian and Astoria were on a constant cycle of him abusing her the same way in every scene, and she dealing with it the same way each time. I would have loved to see more of Astoria's life before Julian took her, or even more of his relationship with Molly.
I did like the idea of the story and the author was very good at describing the scenes and portraying the characters. Though this was not one of my favorite reads, it's definitely not the last time I read one of Sky's books.
It started out this way, I was going to tell you about how this book was perfect for the Dark Horror lover and reader who can read any trigger warnings. But in the end, that wasn't what I wanted to share. Yes there are many triggers and yes it's dark which is my go to when it comes to genres and tropes, but I personally had a difficult time reading it.
Immediately you are introduced to the main characters, getting a little background for both of them and then your hit with the spice which I liked because sometimes you want a fast burn. And there's no hiding it since the blub says it all so we already know just how crazy Julian is. This guy just can't help himself when it comes to Astoria. He's obsessed, possessive, and unhinged. Usually you would steer clear of that right? No, not Astoria because this girl doesn't even know what she wants. She basically asked for it.
But after the first quarter of the book I felt that it was very repetitive and the story dragged on. Julian and Astoria were on a constant cycle of him abusing her the same way in every scene, and she dealing with it the same way each time. I would have loved to see more of Astoria's life before Julian took her, or even more of his relationship with Molly.
I did like the idea of the story and the author was very good at describing the scenes and portraying the characters. Though this was not one of my favorite reads, it's definitely not the last time I read one of Sky's books.
November 21, 2024
Lacking depth
I see what the other reviews were insinuating with it being “pitch black.” I was very much up for the challenge but it ended up being another one of those books where it was 99% of spice and little to no storyline. The little storyline that this book possesses was to little and far between, I didn’t find the book remotely interesting till the last 50 or so pages, the book being 500 + pages makes that a problem for me.
If you don’t care for storyline and just want to read pure forced, dirty and cringy spice with emotional manipulation and torture then you may enjoy this book more than myself. I personally by the end of it just wished for her to be put out of her misery because I was bored to death of the same repetitive assault. With the lack of depth I couldn’t develop a relationship with her or her captor, they were both disinteresting due to the very little character development.
I see what the other reviews were insinuating with it being “pitch black.” I was very much up for the challenge but it ended up being another one of those books where it was 99% of spice and little to no storyline. The little storyline that this book possesses was to little and far between, I didn’t find the book remotely interesting till the last 50 or so pages, the book being 500 + pages makes that a problem for me.
If you don’t care for storyline and just want to read pure forced, dirty and cringy spice with emotional manipulation and torture then you may enjoy this book more than myself. I personally by the end of it just wished for her to be put out of her misery because I was bored to death of the same repetitive assault. With the lack of depth I couldn’t develop a relationship with her or her captor, they were both disinteresting due to the very little character development.
October 12, 2024
Holy amaze balls!! Okay first please please read your trigger warnings, as this is extremely DARK! Like wow what did I just read kinda dark.
Anyways, the way these two characters come together is the most f'd up way I've ever heard of, but it ends up being the coolest "romance" I've ever read. Think Stockholm Syndrome but on a scary level. The things this man does to her, holy hell. So they are hot but is the most screwed up way ever! The main character is so loveable you want to just help her out. (Me yelling at her, when she could have done something different) I really really really enjoyed this book! The stalking, the friendships, the torture, and the love were all amazingly written. I can not not wait to read more by this author 🖤❤
Anyways, the way these two characters come together is the most f'd up way I've ever heard of, but it ends up being the coolest "romance" I've ever read. Think Stockholm Syndrome but on a scary level. The things this man does to her, holy hell. So they are hot but is the most screwed up way ever! The main character is so loveable you want to just help her out. (Me yelling at her, when she could have done something different) I really really really enjoyed this book! The stalking, the friendships, the torture, and the love were all amazingly written. I can not not wait to read more by this author 🖤❤
October 25, 2024
This is definitely dark and taboo, but it is one hell of a read! The characters are very complex and make you want to sit down and read this book on one sitting! The plot carries the story on very smoothly and keeps you looking even when you want to look away!
Good for fans of pitch black romance, morally black characters, taboo reads, and more!
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Good for fans of pitch black romance, morally black characters, taboo reads, and more!
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Want to read
December 19, 2024NOTE: random ménage: MMC’s tells her to give OM BJ & let’s him penetrate her???? Makes no sense
Miscarriage??? “k!dnap and 🍇, Stockholm Syndrome, abuse and torture, pregnancy and miscarriage”
HOOK: AITA for |ocking her in my basement for months after I caught another man enjoying her b○dy? After I told her MANY times she was mine?
Granted, I was wearing a ghøst måsk and kept snéaking into her home to f*€k her in her sleep after I’d drrüug her… but that’s not the point. I made it very clear I required pure loyalty. I still cannot believe she allowed another guy to enjoy my h○|es just because I disappeared for 3 months. And hey, before you start thinking I’m the båd güy…
I did NØT stâlk ånyøné ëlsé.
I disappeared to give her time and space ‘cause she freaked out after the last time I f○.rced myself øn her, and when she found out I deleted her POS ex-boyfriend.
She’s trying to convince me I overreacted. It’s normal. I wh!pped her and |○cked her up in pitch darkness for five months. I know I’m right ‘cause who cheats on their st@|ker after they cl@!m you?
“Those are some of the triggers, he’s her obgyn who becomes obsessed and sta/ks and heavy on the controlling & n0n c0n. More on the horror side as well with some of the t0rtur€”
Miscarriage??? “k!dnap and 🍇, Stockholm Syndrome, abuse and torture, pregnancy and miscarriage”
HOOK: AITA for |ocking her in my basement for months after I caught another man enjoying her b○dy? After I told her MANY times she was mine?
Granted, I was wearing a ghøst måsk and kept snéaking into her home to f*€k her in her sleep after I’d drrüug her… but that’s not the point. I made it very clear I required pure loyalty. I still cannot believe she allowed another guy to enjoy my h○|es just because I disappeared for 3 months. And hey, before you start thinking I’m the båd güy…
I did NØT stâlk ånyøné ëlsé.
I disappeared to give her time and space ‘cause she freaked out after the last time I f○.rced myself øn her, and when she found out I deleted her POS ex-boyfriend.
She’s trying to convince me I overreacted. It’s normal. I wh!pped her and |○cked her up in pitch darkness for five months. I know I’m right ‘cause who cheats on their st@|ker after they cl@!m you?
“Those are some of the triggers, he’s her obgyn who becomes obsessed and sta/ks and heavy on the controlling & n0n c0n. More on the horror side as well with some of the t0rtur€”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2024
3⭐️
“If you love a bird, cage it, then let it fly. If it returns, then it knows where home is.”
Ok I need to stop reading books with Stockholm Syndrome because my ass also get manipulated 😅
Sold 3 ⭐️ like some parts more than others, the book kept my attention and honestly I couldn’t put it down
I wasn’t fuss about the “plot” I felt like it was too long and overall was repetitive it didn’t need to be as long as it was and also was a little disappointed with the ending- felt like I didn’t get a end? It just ended bit anticlimax
I did in fact enjoyed the characters
- only had main issues with the mmc which is that I didn’t like that he had “feelings” - he went too soft for me which in books like this imo shouldn’t happen I want them not to be redeemable some parts gave him redeemable points- eg the “fake” pregnancy scenes- the way he was written didn’t give me the same horrible disgusting man that I been reading about he expressed emotions that I didn’t feel fit his character after that I felt like I was reading about a different character
Other than that good read- was my first from the author and will check out others from them!:)
“If you love a bird, cage it, then let it fly. If it returns, then it knows where home is.”
Ok I need to stop reading books with Stockholm Syndrome because my ass also get manipulated 😅
Sold 3 ⭐️ like some parts more than others, the book kept my attention and honestly I couldn’t put it down
I wasn’t fuss about the “plot” I felt like it was too long and overall was repetitive it didn’t need to be as long as it was and also was a little disappointed with the ending- felt like I didn’t get a end? It just ended bit anticlimax
I did in fact enjoyed the characters
- only had main issues with the mmc which is that I didn’t like that he had “feelings” - he went too soft for me which in books like this imo shouldn’t happen I want them not to be redeemable some parts gave him redeemable points- eg the “fake” pregnancy scenes- the way he was written didn’t give me the same horrible disgusting man that I been reading about he expressed emotions that I didn’t feel fit his character after that I felt like I was reading about a different character
Other than that good read- was my first from the author and will check out others from them!:)
October 26, 2024
This book is horror erotica and that for sure made me question some things about myself. This book left me mind blown and kind of made the next book I read after a bit on a dud, which is crazy. This book isn’t just a dark romance book, this book is like top scale dark dark. I found myself loving Astoria and also loving Julian, even though you may not want to or shouldn’t, you just do. This book also has tons of triggers so look that up, I know I enjoy a masked stalker romance but some people may not…..but you should! Haha
I loved this book, it was absolutely fantastic and absolutely made me feel some things 😜
I loved this book, it was absolutely fantastic and absolutely made me feel some things 😜
December 2, 2024
DARK DARK DARK and I loved every second of it. This is the perfect mix of two amazing kinks--doctor and grape fantasy--then mix in torture and it's wickedly good. This book will make you question all your morals but then still brush past all the red flags at a sprint.
if you don't have triggers--dive in babe! These shadows will not disappoint.
if you don't have triggers--dive in babe! These shadows will not disappoint.
December 27, 2024
Over 500 pages of straight up abuse???
December 4, 2024
It’s like the author took every f-ed up thought she had and threw it at this book
A book like this really makes me question the author’s mental state. I read the trigger warnings beforehand but was still shocked by how dark and depraved this book got. Factor in the fact that there wasn’t a plot line (and no, obsession and perverted fantasies are not plots) and the reader is left with nothing of substance. I mean if you like torture p*rn just say it - no need to write a book about it. Please go talk with a therapist.
A book like this really makes me question the author’s mental state. I read the trigger warnings beforehand but was still shocked by how dark and depraved this book got. Factor in the fact that there wasn’t a plot line (and no, obsession and perverted fantasies are not plots) and the reader is left with nothing of substance. I mean if you like torture p*rn just say it - no need to write a book about it. Please go talk with a therapist.
December 20, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
The spice is 99% noncon
Tropes:
• Masked stalker
• Kidnapping
• Breeding
• Touch her and you die
• He’s her doctor
I genuinely don’t know how to rate this one. I read this entire book in one sitting. It was like a train wreck, I just couldn’t look away. This book is DARK and I highly recommend reading tws before starting. i’m honestly still reeling from finishing this book.
The spice is 99% noncon
Tropes:
• Masked stalker
• Kidnapping
• Breeding
• Touch her and you die
• He’s her doctor
I genuinely don’t know how to rate this one. I read this entire book in one sitting. It was like a train wreck, I just couldn’t look away. This book is DARK and I highly recommend reading tws before starting. i’m honestly still reeling from finishing this book.
November 7, 2024
I do not mark this book down for the content, the content was pitch black as promised. The book is incorrectly formatted, and the formatting keeps changing throughout the book. It makes it very hard to separate between paragraph and section breaks. The book is riddled with wrong words (for example site instead of sight and other homonyms) and typos.
The story continued long after it felt like it was over, and none of the "revelations" were surprising or foreshadowed. The shock value was only surface level as any scenes lacked detailed enough descriptions to put the reader in the scene. Medical procedures described seemed to lack the proper research to understand which parts/tools cause the discomfort/pain (and when).
However, at the end of the day, it did deliver on its promise to be dark. I just wish that the waffling at the end was about 50 - 100 pages shorter. If you are so inclined, remember to check the content warnings before reading.
The story continued long after it felt like it was over, and none of the "revelations" were surprising or foreshadowed. The shock value was only surface level as any scenes lacked detailed enough descriptions to put the reader in the scene. Medical procedures described seemed to lack the proper research to understand which parts/tools cause the discomfort/pain (and when).
However, at the end of the day, it did deliver on its promise to be dark. I just wish that the waffling at the end was about 50 - 100 pages shorter. If you are so inclined, remember to check the content warnings before reading.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2024
This book. This vibe. This is everything for me.
I needed a few hours to come down from this because OH MY GOD.
First, if you can’t pitch black. This is not the book for you. Sky even says it in her triggers.
Second, Julian. This man, is the ULTIMATE. Depraved, psychotic, dangerous. He is my kind of dangerous. Twisted, dark and broken. Yes, broken. Then, there’s Astoria.
Astoria is BROKEN. So broken and is perfect for Julian. She tries to be strong, but Julian does his thing that just makes her rethink everything. The manipulation is real here.
I had to pause a few times and say out loud to to my husband "this man is crazy!" But I think deep down, he is my kind of crazy. Like, the command he has, the patience. He is such a patient man.
Strap up and get ready. This is a RIDE. You have to be mentally ready for this.
Honestly.
It’s so good. This is the best book I have read so far. I love me a dark, twisted man and Julian is it. He’s freaking IT!
I needed a few hours to come down from this because OH MY GOD.
First, if you can’t pitch black. This is not the book for you. Sky even says it in her triggers.
Second, Julian. This man, is the ULTIMATE. Depraved, psychotic, dangerous. He is my kind of dangerous. Twisted, dark and broken. Yes, broken. Then, there’s Astoria.
Astoria is BROKEN. So broken and is perfect for Julian. She tries to be strong, but Julian does his thing that just makes her rethink everything. The manipulation is real here.
I had to pause a few times and say out loud to to my husband "this man is crazy!" But I think deep down, he is my kind of crazy. Like, the command he has, the patience. He is such a patient man.
Strap up and get ready. This is a RIDE. You have to be mentally ready for this.
Honestly.
It’s so good. This is the best book I have read so far. I love me a dark, twisted man and Julian is it. He’s freaking IT!
October 13, 2024
⛔️🆁🅴🅰🅳 🆃🅷🅴 🆃🆁🅸🅶🅶🅴🆁 🆆🅰🆁🅽🅸🅽🅶🆂⛔️
Honestly, this storyline takes a part of you, throws it into the washer on spin and drain, then spits you back out! 🫦
It’s an extreme Stockholm syndrome, there is no let up for our FMC. Her life before wasn’t a bed of roses, then our MMC comes along stalking and kidnapping her, he taunts her with fears and phobias, on top of t0rture and all the rest he subjects her to 🔪🩸⛓️💀💦 When I say he puts her through the wringer, I mean it, some parts were gut wrenching, others were hard to dissect and this makes it a great read. Just when you think her life has got back to something (I won’t say normal) liveable, WHAM! He never left 👺
The writing is good, Sky describes it in a way that ensures you feel everything 😬 I look forward to reading more from her but in the same vain I don’t want to be in her head 😂😂
Honestly, this storyline takes a part of you, throws it into the washer on spin and drain, then spits you back out! 🫦
It’s an extreme Stockholm syndrome, there is no let up for our FMC. Her life before wasn’t a bed of roses, then our MMC comes along stalking and kidnapping her, he taunts her with fears and phobias, on top of t0rture and all the rest he subjects her to 🔪🩸⛓️💀💦 When I say he puts her through the wringer, I mean it, some parts were gut wrenching, others were hard to dissect and this makes it a great read. Just when you think her life has got back to something (I won’t say normal) liveable, WHAM! He never left 👺
The writing is good, Sky describes it in a way that ensures you feel everything 😬 I look forward to reading more from her but in the same vain I don’t want to be in her head 😂😂
Read
November 12, 2024No…just no. DNF
October 17, 2024
Finally pulled out of my reading slump!! This was easily one of my favorite (and darkest) reads of 2024. The list of trigger warnings is long, and I agree with the author that this isn’t the book to read if you don’t enjoy pitch-black romance or erotic horror. The plot of this story is incredibly written and developed!
Julian (the MMC) is absolutely irredeemable, but there were moments where I couldn’t help but root for him. I love it when authors manage to blur the lines, making readers both hate and love these irredeemable characters.
Astoria (the FMC) left me speechless in a good way. She’s not the type of FMC who is annoying because of utter stupidity; she’s a woman with a traumatic past who puts up a good fight.
Together, Julian and Astoria are addictive in their twisted dynamic. I could go on and on about how much I loved these two. I wish I had an endless supply of books similar to this one, but for now, I’ll settle for re-reading this at least once a month.
Lastly, I’m so grateful for Sky, the author, who states, “I know there are others like me, who need to explore the darkest corners of their minds.” This is true; I crave these dark corners and love finding others who can relate.
Julian (the MMC) is absolutely irredeemable, but there were moments where I couldn’t help but root for him. I love it when authors manage to blur the lines, making readers both hate and love these irredeemable characters.
Astoria (the FMC) left me speechless in a good way. She’s not the type of FMC who is annoying because of utter stupidity; she’s a woman with a traumatic past who puts up a good fight.
Together, Julian and Astoria are addictive in their twisted dynamic. I could go on and on about how much I loved these two. I wish I had an endless supply of books similar to this one, but for now, I’ll settle for re-reading this at least once a month.
Lastly, I’m so grateful for Sky, the author, who states, “I know there are others like me, who need to explore the darkest corners of their minds.” This is true; I crave these dark corners and love finding others who can relate.
November 8, 2024
Well that was something. I hated Julian/asher the entire time. The ending did not change how I felt about him.
October 25, 2024
This book right here……ummm has me all over the place. I read dark romance, it’s my thing. THIS IS NOT A DARK ROMANCE. THIS IS A EROTIC HORROR. That being said, when Sky says it is pitch black she means it.
This book wastes no time; I started reading this book and immediately was taken back. To say it was not the start I thought it was going to be is an understatement.
The story had me grasping my imaginary pearls, okay…I was appalled, sad, angry, emotional, happy, proud…. You name it I felt it.
Julian, ahhh Julian. He is a tortured soul, I have never felt such loathing towards a fictional character… I see his personal journey and his attempts at change. I still don’t know how I feel about him after finishing this book.
Poor Astoria, feels like she never had a chance. I just want to hug her and love her. I want to mother her and show her so many things.
In the end no matter the emotional roller coaster this story was, I connected with the characters and I feel like Sky really put her soul into it. I was unable to take my eyes off my book, I needed to know what happened next!
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Genre: HORROR EROTICA
Do NOT read without checking the trigger warnings!!!!
I must say, I am happy I was chosen to ARC read this book, idk what says about me 😂 BUT oh well.
Thank you for choosing me to be on your ARC team!
This book wastes no time; I started reading this book and immediately was taken back. To say it was not the start I thought it was going to be is an understatement.
The story had me grasping my imaginary pearls, okay…I was appalled, sad, angry, emotional, happy, proud…. You name it I felt it.
Julian, ahhh Julian. He is a tortured soul, I have never felt such loathing towards a fictional character… I see his personal journey and his attempts at change. I still don’t know how I feel about him after finishing this book.
Poor Astoria, feels like she never had a chance. I just want to hug her and love her. I want to mother her and show her so many things.
In the end no matter the emotional roller coaster this story was, I connected with the characters and I feel like Sky really put her soul into it. I was unable to take my eyes off my book, I needed to know what happened next!
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Genre: HORROR EROTICA
Do NOT read without checking the trigger warnings!!!!
I must say, I am happy I was chosen to ARC read this book, idk what says about me 😂 BUT oh well.
Thank you for choosing me to be on your ARC team!
November 2, 2024
Delicious pitch black romance!
Buckle up my red flag loving queens, this one is for youuuu. This book is not for the faint of heart. It is dark, twisted, and toxic, but in all the best ways. It will make you question what you are reading and why. You will probably want to reach for a comfort read after this one.
Astoria and Julian meet by pure chance, but the second Julian lays eyes on Astoria her fate is sealed. There is nothing she can do to escape him. Her past and her demeanor make her perfect for Julian. She took awhile to grow on me. She seemed to be too weak to handle what was happening, but as the story progresses, she gets stronger, and you get more information on her background that makes her whole character click together. She needed to be led down Julians dark path to recover. It’s so beautifully twisted and it ate me up and spit me back out.
I think this is one where you need to go in blind, but do not pass over the tw’s. Please. It’s a dark, but healing story that any dark loving reader will eat up.
Buckle up my red flag loving queens, this one is for youuuu. This book is not for the faint of heart. It is dark, twisted, and toxic, but in all the best ways. It will make you question what you are reading and why. You will probably want to reach for a comfort read after this one.
Astoria and Julian meet by pure chance, but the second Julian lays eyes on Astoria her fate is sealed. There is nothing she can do to escape him. Her past and her demeanor make her perfect for Julian. She took awhile to grow on me. She seemed to be too weak to handle what was happening, but as the story progresses, she gets stronger, and you get more information on her background that makes her whole character click together. She needed to be led down Julians dark path to recover. It’s so beautifully twisted and it ate me up and spit me back out.
I think this is one where you need to go in blind, but do not pass over the tw’s. Please. It’s a dark, but healing story that any dark loving reader will eat up.
October 31, 2024
This was only my second er0tic horror. I will say this read your trigger warnings with this book!!!
I skipped the warnings because I don’t have any but you know what this book got me. It caught me off guard! It didn’t trigger me to where I had to stop but man I had to take a few breathers while reading.
Sky did an amazing job with the story, the writing and the characters. There were a few parts where it caught me off guard but I liked that. It kept me on my toes.
I will say this I have a love/hate relationship with this book and the characters. Did I like some of the things that happened yes, did I hate what happened and how it happened hell yes!
This book has me questioning my moral compass.
I did finish it and I did like it but this book isn’t for everyone!
I skipped the warnings because I don’t have any but you know what this book got me. It caught me off guard! It didn’t trigger me to where I had to stop but man I had to take a few breathers while reading.
Sky did an amazing job with the story, the writing and the characters. There were a few parts where it caught me off guard but I liked that. It kept me on my toes.
I will say this I have a love/hate relationship with this book and the characters. Did I like some of the things that happened yes, did I hate what happened and how it happened hell yes!
This book has me questioning my moral compass.
I did finish it and I did like it but this book isn’t for everyone!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 291 reviews