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Wicked Trinity #1
The Sect
WARNING: This book is not recommended for those with any triggers or sensitivities to violence, torture, dubious and/or absent consent, and deviant sexual acts. This is not a love story.
Keaton Mara ran away from a life that had become a nightmare to live on the streets. While the location she now calls home is a dangerous place, she is protected by an unlikely friendship.
The streets provided her with the education she could’ve never earned from the prestigious university she attended. Regrettably, the term ‘educated fool’ becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Due to meeting a man with whom she shares a captivating chemistry with, her judgement is clouded, resulting in a fateful decision.
The consequence of trusting the prepossessing stranger results in her being stolen away to a place unknown. Her deceptive new surroundings are just as beautiful as the people who reside there. She discovers that it’s a place where the culture of sex without limits or morals is their religion.
Keaton quickly begins to realize that the beautiful scenery serves to hide a very dark truth. The seductive and enigmatic man—who lured her there—desires to save her soul. His intentions are sinister, because saving her soul is synonymous with breaking her.
Because Keaton believes her soul was brutally stolen from her many years ago, she thinks he can’t save (or destroy) something she no longer has.
She…was…wrong.
Keaton Mara ran away from a life that had become a nightmare to live on the streets. While the location she now calls home is a dangerous place, she is protected by an unlikely friendship.
The streets provided her with the education she could’ve never earned from the prestigious university she attended. Regrettably, the term ‘educated fool’ becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Due to meeting a man with whom she shares a captivating chemistry with, her judgement is clouded, resulting in a fateful decision.
The consequence of trusting the prepossessing stranger results in her being stolen away to a place unknown. Her deceptive new surroundings are just as beautiful as the people who reside there. She discovers that it’s a place where the culture of sex without limits or morals is their religion.
Keaton quickly begins to realize that the beautiful scenery serves to hide a very dark truth. The seductive and enigmatic man—who lured her there—desires to save her soul. His intentions are sinister, because saving her soul is synonymous with breaking her.
Because Keaton believes her soul was brutally stolen from her many years ago, she thinks he can’t save (or destroy) something she no longer has.
She…was…wrong.
253 pages, ebook
First published December 5, 2014
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Courtney Lane
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March 20, 2018
★★★★ ¼! The Sect, book 1 of 3. The unfolding of a mystery behind Keaton’s past & her captivity by a sexual depraved cult!
“The place and everything in it were just an illusion, hiding a very sinister truth.”
Books in Wicked Trinity series should be read in order:
Book 1: The Sect
Book 2: The Rebirth of Sin
Book 3: Seducing Virtue
The Sect (book 1) introduces us to heiress and socialite Keaton Mara, Princess aka Mute who has resorted to a life on the streets. More on why and who she is hiding from to unfold with story.
One day, at the local food bank, she locks eyes with a handsome hazel-eyed stranger,Noah Oliver. He is with The House of Rebirth known for its kindness and rehabilitation of the homeless.
“Welcome to The House of Rebirth.”
But before she knows it Keaton is drugged and whisked away to an undisclosed isolated compound. The House of Rebirth is less about spiritual awakening and appears to be more of a cult.
The Sect is about sexual depravations; slavery, BDSM, rape, violence, torture and much more! You are required to honor the sinister Reven and his volatile right hand man Noah. Keaton is coerced and broken into sexual submission.
But soon Keaton and Noah find themselves conflicted, seeking stolen moments of violent passion…
Why the mixed signals from Noah? Why has she been taken to the compound? What is the purpose of rebirth? These are just some of the many questions to be answered…
The Sect is nothing short of a mindfuck as Keaton’s past, present and future collide…
Eight words to describe Noah Oliver: Volatile, charismatic, sinister, complex, enigmatic, possessive, ruthless and deceptive.
“The sad thing is, I don’t think you’ll ever know what’s true and what’s false about me.”
Eight words to describe Keaton Mara: Scared, Princess aka Mute: Conflicted, innocent, traumatized, brave, confused, naïve and good-natured.
“I could live in the world without him, but I couldn’t persevere in the world without him.”
The Sect, told from Keaton’s POV is dark, gritty, violent and cryptic just like the blurb warns. All the hints are there to be pieced together, yet the twist near the ending brought me to my knees.
Sinister and ruthless hero! Shocking and engaging plot! A mindfuck of epic proportions!
“You never had me, Keaton, but I always had you.”
***
Hero rating: 4+ stars
Heroine rating: 4 stars
Sexual tension rating: 4.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Plot rating: 4.5 stars
Dialogue rating: 4 stars
Storytelling rating: 4.5 stars
Story ending rating: 4.5 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars
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Overall rating: 4.25 stars
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Maybe later.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
February 7, 2017
4.5 STARS
What a crazy ride! “The Sect” was definitely a dark read. It was raw, gritty, disturbing with many violent scenes and with many dark themes. This book is not for the faint of heart. Don’t expect rainbows and unicorns! You will not find them here! With a unique premise, this book was definitely something else. It was interesting, captivating and what a mind fuck!
The story is about Keaton, a young woman who is a lost soul. She has a tragic past and she is running from someone who not only hurt her, breaking her in the process,but who destroyed her future too. She knows no one can save her, her family money can't help her, so she decides to live on the streets. She ran away from her nightmare to become homeless, to live in a dangerous world, where her only friend is Jeff, a homeless man who helped her and who slowly became her protector and friend.
One day at the homeless shelter she meets Noah, a handsome man who intrigues her like no other. She feels drawn to him immediately. Noah works for a man, Reven, who says he helps women and men who don’t have a home. Reven says he can help her offering her true freedom. She doesn’t need this man or what he offers her, but it doesn’t matter because she is drugged and taken to “The House of Rebirth”. Reven is the leader of a religious cult, but this cult is not really a religious one, because everything sacred for Reven and his followers is related to sex in some shape and form.
This cult has many members, it has many rules and anyone who disobey the Leader or who is not fallowing the rules is punished.
Keaton tries to stay strong to fight for her freedom, but is not easy when you are alone surrounded by people who actually think this Sect is the best thing that happened to them. Is not easy for her when the man who was nice to her at first tries to destroy her abusing her in more ways than one.
Noah tries to break Keaton in seducing her in some way. Even if she is strong and tries to resist him, she craves his hands, his tongue, his touch. She can’t read him, he’s an enigma, he confuses her no matter how much she tries to understand him. Nothing about him makes sense. Even if her mind wants to rebel, her body desires to please him.
But more than that, she keeps trying to see kindness in his cruelty.
Noah is crude and evil, but he tries to protect her. In his way maybe he cares for her. Without knowing, maybe or maybe not, he’s dropping his hard exterior, revealing what lay beneath it all, the real Noah. He becomes possessive, he wants her only for him.
Keaton was such a great character. I really felt for her. What happened to her was truly terrible. She is smart and aware she doesn’t have any chance to survive if she stays at home, so she prefers to live, deciding to became homeless. When she is brought to “The House of Rebirth” she is strong, she never gives up hope, she is ready to fight, even if she knows her disobedience means torture.
Noah is more than damaged. He has a tragic past who made him the man he is now. He is cruel and sadistic. Does he really want to help Keaton? Is he really good inside? Like Keaton I felt confused by him. I didn’t know how he really is. Well, until some point. Both main characters are well developed and almost the entire time you don’t know how their relationship will progress. Their connection, like the sex scenes between them are intense, even if both of them don’t want to feel something for the other.
The plot was very good. You don’t know what to expect and how Keaton and Noah's relationship will progress, Noah and Reven's, Keaton and Reven's.
The twists and turns through the end are really fabulous. I didn’t see them coming. I never expect the story to be so twisted. Not in a million years I would have guessed the big twist. I really enjoyed it how everything ended!
If you want a read that will captivate you and keep you at the edge of your seat for more than one reason, this is definitely the book for you.
“You had to endure the pain to appreciate the pleasure.”
What a crazy ride! “The Sect” was definitely a dark read. It was raw, gritty, disturbing with many violent scenes and with many dark themes. This book is not for the faint of heart. Don’t expect rainbows and unicorns! You will not find them here! With a unique premise, this book was definitely something else. It was interesting, captivating and what a mind fuck!
The story is about Keaton, a young woman who is a lost soul. She has a tragic past and she is running from someone who not only hurt her, breaking her in the process,but who destroyed her future too. She knows no one can save her, her family money can't help her, so she decides to live on the streets. She ran away from her nightmare to become homeless, to live in a dangerous world, where her only friend is Jeff, a homeless man who helped her and who slowly became her protector and friend.
“I chose this life over the one I led. The nightmare. The pain. The memories.“
One day at the homeless shelter she meets Noah, a handsome man who intrigues her like no other. She feels drawn to him immediately. Noah works for a man, Reven, who says he helps women and men who don’t have a home. Reven says he can help her offering her true freedom. She doesn’t need this man or what he offers her, but it doesn’t matter because she is drugged and taken to “The House of Rebirth”. Reven is the leader of a religious cult, but this cult is not really a religious one, because everything sacred for Reven and his followers is related to sex in some shape and form.
“The human body was for pleasure. Pleasure served as a vessel for good. The sharing and inflicting of pleasure upon others exalted a worshipper’s status. The more they engaged in carnal pleasure, the better their blessings and roles inside the house.”
This cult has many members, it has many rules and anyone who disobey the Leader or who is not fallowing the rules is punished.
Keaton tries to stay strong to fight for her freedom, but is not easy when you are alone surrounded by people who actually think this Sect is the best thing that happened to them. Is not easy for her when the man who was nice to her at first tries to destroy her abusing her in more ways than one.
Noah tries to break Keaton in seducing her in some way. Even if she is strong and tries to resist him, she craves his hands, his tongue, his touch. She can’t read him, he’s an enigma, he confuses her no matter how much she tries to understand him. Nothing about him makes sense. Even if her mind wants to rebel, her body desires to please him.
“I wanted to hate him, but I couldn’t deny what he made me feel. Sex repulsed me, but I sexually desired him.”
But more than that, she keeps trying to see kindness in his cruelty.
Noah is crude and evil, but he tries to protect her. In his way maybe he cares for her. Without knowing, maybe or maybe not, he’s dropping his hard exterior, revealing what lay beneath it all, the real Noah. He becomes possessive, he wants her only for him.
Keaton was such a great character. I really felt for her. What happened to her was truly terrible. She is smart and aware she doesn’t have any chance to survive if she stays at home, so she prefers to live, deciding to became homeless. When she is brought to “The House of Rebirth” she is strong, she never gives up hope, she is ready to fight, even if she knows her disobedience means torture.
“I would escape no matter what portion of myself I had to sacrifice to reach that escape. They could do whatever they wanted to do with my body. My mind had detached itself from it a long time ago. They would never dissolve my spirit or devour my mind.”
Noah is more than damaged. He has a tragic past who made him the man he is now. He is cruel and sadistic. Does he really want to help Keaton? Is he really good inside? Like Keaton I felt confused by him. I didn’t know how he really is. Well, until some point. Both main characters are well developed and almost the entire time you don’t know how their relationship will progress. Their connection, like the sex scenes between them are intense, even if both of them don’t want to feel something for the other.
The plot was very good. You don’t know what to expect and how Keaton and Noah's relationship will progress, Noah and Reven's, Keaton and Reven's.
The twists and turns through the end are really fabulous. I didn’t see them coming. I never expect the story to be so twisted. Not in a million years I would have guessed the big twist. I really enjoyed it how everything ended!
If you want a read that will captivate you and keep you at the edge of your seat for more than one reason, this is definitely the book for you.
August 16, 2015
5 **thank you for the mindfuckery** STARS
I can honestly say I have never ever read anything like this before. A complete mind trip, so perfectly done, layered and brilliantly executed. Chapeau, Ms. Lane! You have made me a fan.
Now to my review. There is not much I can tell you about this book without spoiling it some way or another, but I'll try to talk more about my feelings instead. If you're interested keep on reading...
Whoever said things couldn't possibly get worse was clearly a liar and has never read this. I seriously mean it. The heroine Keaton Mara has rotten luck. She is living a nightmare and in an attempt to escape it she becomes homeless. And funny enough that is probably the safest she has been in a long time. But fate has other plans, because it doesn't take long for her to walk from a nightmare right into the deepest depths of hell.
I'm not really giving anything away when I tell you that at this point a sect is involved. But I'm reluctant to share what kind of agenda they have and what her life with them looks like, but let's just say the religious part is a smoke screen at best and what is hidden beneath is something else all together.
The Sect is written in Keaton's POV and she is a great character. She is strong and deals with the situation at hand the best way she can. But her lack of understanding about where she is, what is happening and what the endgame is - equates to the blind leading the blind. It took me up until 80% of the read until I started to get a rough understanding of anything really and some 'aha' moments happened. It's a book dominated by mind fucks and twists. For the better part of the read I was just simply confused but also spellbound and addicted to see what happens next.
Now my favourite part was...Noah. The ultimate anti-hero. You know those dark reads where the hero has this redemption ark and has a really soft heart and everything will be good in the end? I have read the whole book and I'm still not sure if he is bad or good, something in between or a little of both. The man is a riddle wrapped in a puzzle. I kind of love him. :)
The more I think about this book the more the little things fall into place. There are so many layers to the story and once I knew what was going on all I wanted to do was go back, re-read and see if I can find clues along the way.
The Sect is a standalone, dark read. It is by no means a romantic story and as the author already pointed out in the blurb it is barely a love story. I can only stress for potential readers to heed the warning. It's not an easy read, it is brutal, has dub-con to non con sexual content and is not for the faint of heart.
But that being said, if you like that sort of book this one will occupy your mind to no end.
**Thanks to Supreet for the impromptu BR! It was the best, as always!! ;D
“The sad thing is, I don’t think you’ll ever know what’s true and what’s false about me.”
I can honestly say I have never ever read anything like this before. A complete mind trip, so perfectly done, layered and brilliantly executed. Chapeau, Ms. Lane! You have made me a fan.
Now to my review. There is not much I can tell you about this book without spoiling it some way or another, but I'll try to talk more about my feelings instead. If you're interested keep on reading...
“Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth.”
Whoever said things couldn't possibly get worse was clearly a liar and has never read this. I seriously mean it. The heroine Keaton Mara has rotten luck. She is living a nightmare and in an attempt to escape it she becomes homeless. And funny enough that is probably the safest she has been in a long time. But fate has other plans, because it doesn't take long for her to walk from a nightmare right into the deepest depths of hell.
I'm not really giving anything away when I tell you that at this point a sect is involved. But I'm reluctant to share what kind of agenda they have and what her life with them looks like, but let's just say the religious part is a smoke screen at best and what is hidden beneath is something else all together.
The Sect is written in Keaton's POV and she is a great character. She is strong and deals with the situation at hand the best way she can. But her lack of understanding about where she is, what is happening and what the endgame is - equates to the blind leading the blind. It took me up until 80% of the read until I started to get a rough understanding of anything really and some 'aha' moments happened. It's a book dominated by mind fucks and twists. For the better part of the read I was just simply confused but also spellbound and addicted to see what happens next.
“You should hate me because it is a very dangerous thing to like me.”
Now my favourite part was...Noah. The ultimate anti-hero. You know those dark reads where the hero has this redemption ark and has a really soft heart and everything will be good in the end? I have read the whole book and I'm still not sure if he is bad or good, something in between or a little of both. The man is a riddle wrapped in a puzzle. I kind of love him. :)
“The place and everything in it were just an illusion, hiding a very sinister truth.”
The more I think about this book the more the little things fall into place. There are so many layers to the story and once I knew what was going on all I wanted to do was go back, re-read and see if I can find clues along the way.
The Sect is a standalone, dark read. It is by no means a romantic story and as the author already pointed out in the blurb it is barely a love story. I can only stress for potential readers to heed the warning. It's not an easy read, it is brutal, has dub-con to non con sexual content and is not for the faint of heart.
But that being said, if you like that sort of book this one will occupy your mind to no end.
**Thanks to Supreet for the impromptu BR! It was the best, as always!! ;D
January 2, 2015
4.5 STARS! ★★★★☆
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth."
Wow what a book to usher in the new year, I've been finally mindfucked! For a while there, I was losing hope in the dark reads & thought nothing is gonna blow me away anymore. But after putting this down at 5am and trying to process everything, I am STILL so befuddled. What just happened?!
It's so tough to review a book like this because saying too much will spoil the experience of reading this. The Sect is definitely dark, gritty, unmerciful and the list goes on AND there will be zero unicorns and rainbows. The characters you'll meet are complex and even right up till the end, I'm still trying to figure them all out.
Noah, the anti-hero is one of the toughest nut I've ever had to crack. For a very good majority of the book, I simply cannot understand what's his beef or his ulterior motives. Good guy? Bad guy? Both? I've no idea seriously. He was honestly a walking contradiction and gave me more whiplashes than I can remember. He was intriguing yet infuriating to read about.
While the scene of this book does revolve around a religious-based sex cult, I can assure you that it's rather mild and didn't prove to be a turn off for this read. If anything, it sets a foundation of a very well-thought out plot by the author. It constantly keeps you guessing and possibly squash every theory you have while you're at it.
No doubt this book has seriously impressed the hell outta me but it falls short of a winner due to the whole giant clusterfuck of revelations in the end. The heavy information dump in the last 10% of the book completely overwhelmed me and felt like my head just got hit by a truck! But in all honesty, it was a VERY good twist and when you pieced it all together, everything just started making sense. I loved it and have to hand it to the author for such an intricate piece of work.
Overall, The Sect was a read that gripped me and held me captive for the whole damn ride. This is just one of those that trying to decipher the plot will prove to be a futile attempt. Just buckle up and embrace the mind-fuckery. And as far as HEA goes, .
BR with my amazing dark lover junkie, Allison ♥! Thanks so much and it was worth staying up till the wee hours with you to crack the mystery behind this book ;D
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth."
Wow what a book to usher in the new year, I've been finally mindfucked! For a while there, I was losing hope in the dark reads & thought nothing is gonna blow me away anymore. But after putting this down at 5am and trying to process everything, I am STILL so befuddled. What just happened?!
It's so tough to review a book like this because saying too much will spoil the experience of reading this. The Sect is definitely dark, gritty, unmerciful and the list goes on AND there will be zero unicorns and rainbows. The characters you'll meet are complex and even right up till the end, I'm still trying to figure them all out.
Noah, the anti-hero is one of the toughest nut I've ever had to crack. For a very good majority of the book, I simply cannot understand what's his beef or his ulterior motives. Good guy? Bad guy? Both? I've no idea seriously. He was honestly a walking contradiction and gave me more whiplashes than I can remember. He was intriguing yet infuriating to read about.
"Love is the pain of pleasure. Pain is the pleasure of love."
While the scene of this book does revolve around a religious-based sex cult, I can assure you that it's rather mild and didn't prove to be a turn off for this read. If anything, it sets a foundation of a very well-thought out plot by the author. It constantly keeps you guessing and possibly squash every theory you have while you're at it.
"You're on borrowed time, Keaton. Play the game the way it should be played."
No doubt this book has seriously impressed the hell outta me but it falls short of a winner due to the whole giant clusterfuck of revelations in the end. The heavy information dump in the last 10% of the book completely overwhelmed me and felt like my head just got hit by a truck! But in all honesty, it was a VERY good twist and when you pieced it all together, everything just started making sense. I loved it and have to hand it to the author for such an intricate piece of work.
Overall, The Sect was a read that gripped me and held me captive for the whole damn ride. This is just one of those that trying to decipher the plot will prove to be a futile attempt. Just buckle up and embrace the mind-fuckery. And as far as HEA goes, .
BR with my amazing dark lover junkie, Allison ♥! Thanks so much and it was worth staying up till the wee hours with you to crack the mystery behind this book ;D
February 11, 2016
Genre: Dark Erotic Suspense
Type: Standalone Book 1 of Wicked Trinity series
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:
Keaton Mara’s haunting past forced her to abandon everything she ever known. Out on the street, she learned the hard way how to survive and how to stay inconspicuous. But her life was ripped apart the second time when she caught the attention of the dangerous Noah Oliver that threw her life in a tailspin.
I’ve always been interested in cults in real life, with the mentality of the leaders/followers, but I never really read a book that centered around it. I’m glad this book touched all those things I’m interested in and it was sufficiently dark for my liking.
I like how Keaton experienced the conflicting emotions throughout the book, but I can’t say I like her. Sometimes she was just too ignorant to the situation around her.
I did like Noah a lot. I thought he played his part perfectly. He was enigmatic, yet he wasn’t high up on the pedestal - he was reachable.
My favorite secondary character was Jeff. He was endearing and wise in his own way.
As for the story itself, I love the beginning and the ending, but I felt the middle part was a bit dragging. I like how, even though I figured out the major revelation quite early on, there were still bits and pieces that surprised me in the end.
One thing I have problem with was that I couldn’t feel the characters and the connections between them as much as I would like. I didn’t really feel Keaton’s fear/desire and I didn’t really feel her connections emotionally/sexually with the other characters. And for me, those are the most important aspect of a book – the soul of the story.
The Sect is a story of a woman’s survival navigating through lies and deceits in order to gain her freedom. It has mystery and intrigue that will make you follow her journey to the end.
Book in the series:
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Type: Standalone Book 1 of Wicked Trinity series
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:
Keaton Mara’s haunting past forced her to abandon everything she ever known. Out on the street, she learned the hard way how to survive and how to stay inconspicuous. But her life was ripped apart the second time when she caught the attention of the dangerous Noah Oliver that threw her life in a tailspin.
I’ve always been interested in cults in real life, with the mentality of the leaders/followers, but I never really read a book that centered around it. I’m glad this book touched all those things I’m interested in and it was sufficiently dark for my liking.
My choices weren’t my own. My body wasn’t my own. My life belonged to someone else.
I like how Keaton experienced the conflicting emotions throughout the book, but I can’t say I like her. Sometimes she was just too ignorant to the situation around her.
I did like Noah a lot. I thought he played his part perfectly. He was enigmatic, yet he wasn’t high up on the pedestal - he was reachable.
"You’ve taught me so many things about how to be real in this world. Things that I never saw or realized in my other life.”
My favorite secondary character was Jeff. He was endearing and wise in his own way.
"The strong don’t break, they give in only because they need to find a way to survive.”
As for the story itself, I love the beginning and the ending, but I felt the middle part was a bit dragging. I like how, even though I figured out the major revelation quite early on, there were still bits and pieces that surprised me in the end.
One thing I have problem with was that I couldn’t feel the characters and the connections between them as much as I would like. I didn’t really feel Keaton’s fear/desire and I didn’t really feel her connections emotionally/sexually with the other characters. And for me, those are the most important aspect of a book – the soul of the story.
The Sect is a story of a woman’s survival navigating through lies and deceits in order to gain her freedom. It has mystery and intrigue that will make you follow her journey to the end.
Book in the series:
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
January 1, 2015
4.5 Intensely Mysterious, Dark and Twisted Stars!
***SPOILER-FREE REVIEW***
She ran away from a nightmare and walked into hell.
No? Well, let this be your first!
The Sect is likely one of the most complex dark reads I've encountered. Another one of those "impossible to review in depth without spoiling" kind of plot lines. What I can say is nothing is as it seems. As a reader, you want to predict the ending but the story evolves at such a twist and turn rate, your theories all get shot to hell over and over.
Keaton is homeless and in hiding. Coming from a life of wealth, she gave it all up to hide from her past on the streets. Befriending a veteran with PTSD, she hides behind her hood...pretends she's a man...a mute. Until the day she's offered solace in a safe place...but it's a living hell instead.
Within this House of Rebirth, we meet Noah. He's attractive, alluring yet brutal. Is he her savior or her worst nightmare?
The Sect carries us through Keaton's days within the retreat (sexual cult) walls. She's a captive, that's made clear. Beyond that basic foundation, I'd try to go into this book somewhat blind. Try to read few reviews or stay with spoiler free reviewers. It's so easy to spoil the ride. Literally every single event, word spoken is the foundation for an epic reveal in the end.
The reason I deducted the half star is the complete hemorrhage of revelations in the end. My brain, I swear, was short circuiting. Everything... EVERYTHING was for a reason and explained. But holy cow, it was overwhelming!
But almost for the same reason I deducted a half star, I rated the book stellar...the complete complexity of plot and it's development, execution, and uniqueness, this author deserves my high rating. It's crazy! How can an author web such a complex tale is beyond me. For some, it may be too much to absorb, yet others will devour this story. But, rest assured, it's far from superficial or boring. My heart pounded almost continuously. I'd recommend this to seasoned readers of dark books or readers that like a deep seated mystery to unfold (not that you'll figure it out but will kill yourself trying like we did).
On a darkness level, I wouldn't call this horribly dark but, yes there's dub con, some torture, rape, murder (not graphic). Scale of 1-10 on darkness I'd rate it an 8. There's some steamy sex scenes and an antihero you really want to see be a good man...then he's not...then you wish again...then he's not. We termed it "Noah whiplash."
So, a few things to keep in mind for this book---
1- Don't even try to figure out what the final plot twist will be. It'll leave your brain mush. Seriously, it's exhausting. Just read and absorb.
2- Don't expect a hearts and flowers romance. This is dark. In fact, the word "pain" presents itself 92 times in some form in the book.
3- Don't expect a ruthless anti-hero turning into a sweet church-going Harlequin fella (not in the slightest).
4- MOST IMPORTANTLY- Don't read this alone. No, I don't mean every bump in the night will have you screaming. I mean you need full support of a buddy reader every single step of the crazy way.
5- HEA fan?
****BR with my dark-read pal, Jasmine! It was a long road but we travelled it together! Thanks for staying up till 5:00am holding my hand until the very end!
August 1, 2015
Creepy And Captivating
Ever get that "we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto" feeling when you find yourself reading? That is exactly how I felt while reading this book. I was entranced by the eerie story that was unfolding, terrified to see what the next page would reveal and compelled to keep going forward. This book made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and had me wanting to bury my head under the covers.
It is a dark, erotic story but the usual "dark" elements weren't particularly shocking compared to other dark scenes I've read. No, what had me gripped in fear for most of this story was the ability of the author to create and maintain a suspenseful, disturbing vibe throughout the entire story. From beginning to end, I had this looming feeling that something horrible was going to happen.
Don't get me wrong, lots of horrible things did happen, but I knew that the next time it would be even worse. I've read many dark stories that dealt with similar topics and even those that were more brutal and graphic didn't make tingles run up my spine like this book did. I think that one of the earliest punishments set the tone for me and there was no coming back. I'll just say that unwilling performance of fellatio probably would have been the better option, and leave it at that.
When Keaton decides to leave her upper-class life behind, choosing to live on the streets rather than live in fear of her obsessed ex-boyfriend, she couldn't have imagined that she was trading one hellish existence for another. Soon, she's drugged and kidnapped by Reven, the leader of a religious cult. It is clear right from the start that Reven is far less interested in religion than he is in forced sexual servitude, and the religious teachings are a means to manipulate the gullible.
Refusing to be broken, Keaton is repeatedly subjected to harsh punishments. Noah, a sort of "second in command", is the one assigned to break her. He is the source of her torment and soon, her desire. His true intentions are a mystery. One moment he is cruel and sadistic. The next, he is tender and encouraging.
Immediately, at the first show of emotion from Noah, I thought I had him pegged. Yet, the further in the story I got, the more I began to question whether Noah was really just playing a twisted game with Keaton. His true motives were unclear right to the end. When Keaton's fate is revealed, I was shocked! Then a few pages later, I was shocked again! Every time I thought all of the secrets had been unearthed, something else would come to light.
If you enjoy dark, erotic stories, then this is a great one! However, be sure to read the author's warnings. This story has a lot of disturbing content that will not go over well with many readers. Heed the warnings!
Ever get that "we're not in Kansas anymore, Toto" feeling when you find yourself reading? That is exactly how I felt while reading this book. I was entranced by the eerie story that was unfolding, terrified to see what the next page would reveal and compelled to keep going forward. This book made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and had me wanting to bury my head under the covers.
It is a dark, erotic story but the usual "dark" elements weren't particularly shocking compared to other dark scenes I've read. No, what had me gripped in fear for most of this story was the ability of the author to create and maintain a suspenseful, disturbing vibe throughout the entire story. From beginning to end, I had this looming feeling that something horrible was going to happen.
Don't get me wrong, lots of horrible things did happen, but I knew that the next time it would be even worse. I've read many dark stories that dealt with similar topics and even those that were more brutal and graphic didn't make tingles run up my spine like this book did. I think that one of the earliest punishments set the tone for me and there was no coming back. I'll just say that unwilling performance of fellatio probably would have been the better option, and leave it at that.
When Keaton decides to leave her upper-class life behind, choosing to live on the streets rather than live in fear of her obsessed ex-boyfriend, she couldn't have imagined that she was trading one hellish existence for another. Soon, she's drugged and kidnapped by Reven, the leader of a religious cult. It is clear right from the start that Reven is far less interested in religion than he is in forced sexual servitude, and the religious teachings are a means to manipulate the gullible.
Refusing to be broken, Keaton is repeatedly subjected to harsh punishments. Noah, a sort of "second in command", is the one assigned to break her. He is the source of her torment and soon, her desire. His true intentions are a mystery. One moment he is cruel and sadistic. The next, he is tender and encouraging.
Immediately, at the first show of emotion from Noah, I thought I had him pegged. Yet, the further in the story I got, the more I began to question whether Noah was really just playing a twisted game with Keaton. His true motives were unclear right to the end. When Keaton's fate is revealed, I was shocked! Then a few pages later, I was shocked again! Every time I thought all of the secrets had been unearthed, something else would come to light.
If you enjoy dark, erotic stories, then this is a great one! However, be sure to read the author's warnings. This story has a lot of disturbing content that will not go over well with many readers. Heed the warnings!
January 21, 2016
WOOOW just WOOOOW!!! Oh my Goodnes. That was very disturbing but also it was so fucking sexy! I had to confess, I’m really turned on while I was reading this book. Yeah, it’s sick but it’s the truth! And I’m not even sorry for that… :D
I read this book because lately I read a lot hearts & flowers type of romance books and I guess I’m just a little bit bored with them. I want to read some dark & kinky story and when I start to read this book I kept my expections low but when the story began BOOOM my God. It was totally mind blowing!!!
You can't trust nobody, they're all gonna tell lies to you. This story is gonna mess up your brain until you'll find the truth!!! OMG you’ll be shock when you read it. :D
PS. If you’re enjoying to read dark/twisted stories you have to give a shot this book asap!!! ;)
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"He was an illusion of beauty. I knew what was underneath it all. It was twisted, tattered, and demented. Sadly, I couldn’t sate my need for him, unless I was with him."
"Love is the pain of pleasure. Pain is the pleasure of love. It’s not the last line in the book, but it is the last thing you need to know."
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I read this book because lately I read a lot hearts & flowers type of romance books and I guess I’m just a little bit bored with them. I want to read some dark & kinky story and when I start to read this book I kept my expections low but when the story began BOOOM my God. It was totally mind blowing!!!
You can't trust nobody, they're all gonna tell lies to you. This story is gonna mess up your brain until you'll find the truth!!! OMG you’ll be shock when you read it. :D
PS. If you’re enjoying to read dark/twisted stories you have to give a shot this book asap!!! ;)
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"He was an illusion of beauty. I knew what was underneath it all. It was twisted, tattered, and demented. Sadly, I couldn’t sate my need for him, unless I was with him."
"Love is the pain of pleasure. Pain is the pleasure of love. It’s not the last line in the book, but it is the last thing you need to know."
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January 18, 2015
Wow! What a doozy of a book that kept me guessing pretty much through out the whole story! I do enjoy stories like that because they keep me thinking and wondering what will the outcome be! I don't have a lot of time right now to write a review that would do justice to this book..So, I am hoping to come back later and explain more about my feelings as I was reading this one! Believe me, I had quite a few feelings, and to be honest; some of them surprised me. Especially when it came to the heroine!I found myself getting quite frustrated with her need to fight so hard against some of the evil characters. I do believe she probably would have got along a lot better if she had of "submitted" until it was the BEST time to fight. I mean, the phrase "pick your battles" to me; is a smart way to live sometimes!!!
As far as the reveals that came at the end of the story, some were shocking..and others were not so much. I found myself being suspicious of everyone though, and it is always refreshing when the author can pull off a story that isn't so predictable. "The Sect" is dark...and at times just plain gruesome. It was suggested to me to make sure I read it with a buddy. I was lucky to get to read it with my best buddy Steph!!! I definitely would agree, that this book is best when you can have a hand to hold to get you through it! The story itself is just one of those stories that will get a discussion going at the end of each chapter!
Do I recommend this to readers?? Absolutely! If you are the type of person who can handle darkness, and likes a bit of mystery thrown in..then please do give this one a try! One thing this book is NOT, is a romantic love story. So, if that is what you are craving...then I would give this one a pass. There is some "romance" within the story..but I use that word hesitantly because what some of the people shared...really can't be classified as "romantic" at all. More like all consuming passion, pain versus pleasure, and most definitely...sexual. A common phrase that was said was this:
"Love is the pain of pleasure...and pain is the pleasure of love."
Thank you Steph for Buddy reading this one with me! Sorry it took me so long to get through it..life just kept getting in the way! LOL
As far as the reveals that came at the end of the story, some were shocking..and others were not so much. I found myself being suspicious of everyone though, and it is always refreshing when the author can pull off a story that isn't so predictable. "The Sect" is dark...and at times just plain gruesome. It was suggested to me to make sure I read it with a buddy. I was lucky to get to read it with my best buddy Steph!!! I definitely would agree, that this book is best when you can have a hand to hold to get you through it! The story itself is just one of those stories that will get a discussion going at the end of each chapter!
Do I recommend this to readers?? Absolutely! If you are the type of person who can handle darkness, and likes a bit of mystery thrown in..then please do give this one a try! One thing this book is NOT, is a romantic love story. So, if that is what you are craving...then I would give this one a pass. There is some "romance" within the story..but I use that word hesitantly because what some of the people shared...really can't be classified as "romantic" at all. More like all consuming passion, pain versus pleasure, and most definitely...sexual. A common phrase that was said was this:
"Love is the pain of pleasure...and pain is the pleasure of love."
Thank you Steph for Buddy reading this one with me! Sorry it took me so long to get through it..life just kept getting in the way! LOL
November 1, 2015
This was exactly the kind of book I needed at the moment! Sweet loving couple doesn't appeal to me at the moment so I needed something twisted and that's exactly what I got with this one.
The Sect was my first read from Courtney Lane. I've already read my fair share of dark reads and this one was probably one of the best I've read!
There's a warning at the beginning of the book and take it very seriously. I know dark reads are not meant for everyone. There are triggers and The Sect was no different.
I don't even know where to begin to give you an insight of this madness. I'm scared I will reveal too much. Reading this one is about paying attention to every detail there is if you want to discover what's behind all this. My recommendation will be to read and just enjoy the ride but I know if you are anything like me a million questions will pop up in your mind.
« And who are you? The villain?”
“I’m something much worse than the villain,
”Something you’ll never find a definition for. »
As I said before you have to be right in your mind to read a dark book. Don't be afraid of pushing your limits, it's what give you the chills. I can't believe what I'm going to write but if I have to be honest The Sect could have been darker at times. Don't get me wrong, just by the state of some of my status you could guess that I was more than once completely shocked or lost with the story. Can I just say that there were lighten moments that I enjoyed and find even cute and precious?
« I want to possess you. I want to say that if anyone here tried to force themselves on you, they would die. Not soon, not on your timetable, but trust me, they will die. I want to say that, but I can’t.»
The lead character Keaton is one of the strongest heroines I've read. You begin to understand her story when you read her chapters happening in the past. You see what she has to go through and you begin to understand her need to be on the streets.
After being taken away, she has to be even stronger. And believe me when I say she was. Sometimes I was so stunned of her actions. She is tough, she NEVER gives up and she never yields to anyone will!
It was even more unbelievable to see her stay sane in a world where you don't know who to trust where it's clear you have no friends and all your actions are being watched.
Of course there's a guy but am I really going to talk about him here? Once again I'm left a little clueless on what to say about him. I wanted to trust him as much as Keaton but his actions were so vicious
The Sect is no love story. I can't even say there's romance in it. There are some moments where you can detect some fragility that leads to some tenderness but you are also quickly reminded the darkest place you are in.
« You should hate me because it’s a very dangerous thing to like me. »
The story keeps you on you toes until the very end! And that's what the best part! Every detail has significance and if you don't pay attention enough you won't see anything coming. I think it's even better that way.
Courtney Lane, count me in your new fan because if your other stories are anything like this one I'm going to devour your books in a matter of months!
February 10, 2016
this ones to scary for me ill wait till someone BR it with me but since it was compared to my fave drk erotica siries ill defenetly finish it ok i dont know if im BRin this one or not but Allison is reading it now so i think ill continue with the book . This the most confusing BR ever because at the last moment its a Jackie and me BR. Jackie im sory im at 28% already so im probebly ahead of you but its leaving me depressed so far sp please help me Lol. review when Jackie finishes but its more of a 3.5 stars. Like my friend Allison said this book is very hard to read alone you defenetly need a shoulder to lean on and someone to help you thrue this book it took me the whole night to read it and it left me in such a messed up staight that i slept the whole day afterwards and need to read sweet books for awhile its defenetly the darkest book i read im not as big of a dark reader as a lot of people on Goodreads from start to finish of truly dark reads i only read Dark Duet, Escape from Paradise, Her Masters Courtesan other books i either didnt read or didnt finish but this book is the most disturbing one and made me sick in a few places its also one of the most confusing books i read i only guessed one twist and even that hapened closer to the ending. I would have given it a higher rating if it was complitly original for me a few scienes had dejavu to other books in the genre even though the thiem itself is more than original i also felt the heroin was puting herself in danger quite a few times when it was obvius that to just shut up for awhile is better im all for strong heroines but i think in survival instinct its smart sometimes to submit if you know that you cant win in this situation anyway and it will only lead to more torture. but she is defenetly one of the fighting heroines in Captive ,Captor books though the outcome is again Stockcholm Syndrome but that comes with the genre i know that this book is probebly not for my friend Jie because it has what she might consider cheating especially considering the lead charecters have a sort of HEA tougether and its defenetly not for people who dont like dark books i know most dark readers and mind fuck fans would love it though ok i desided to ad a star because this book managed to do something no other dark reads did for awhile complitly shock me and quite often i guess plot twists early not here , here everything wasnt like it seems . Evry one who read this book ironick moment im going to the Dentist now. I might reread this one i mean its been more than a year and i havent read, that many dark books, plus book two is out and maybe i need to refresh my memmory, not to mention War's recent status updates for this book are so hot
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2015
OMG! OMG! OMG! This book was one of the best mind f&%k I have read in a while. It had my head spinning and I loved every minute of it.
I finished this book and said WTF DID I JUST READ?!?! I have only done that with one other book. I am a lover of dark reads and I was really looking forward to this book, I was not disappointed this book has it all ~ massive amounts of drama, kidnapping, violence, hot sex, many twists and will leave you either a lover or a hater of Noah who is a dark, twisted, sick and broken soul with a kind and caring side.
Keaton Mara is running away from her past, and is hiding in plain sight. Which works for her for a while, until she finds herself drugged, kidnapped and under the control of a sadistic beast that got off on making her life a living nightmare.
Refusing to submit cost her great deal of pain and torture by the one person she never thought she'd ever have a connection with.
I don't want to give anything away but this book effected me on a personal level and I loved the hell out of it. The ending shocked the shit out.
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth."
The story was well-written, descriptive, riveting and emotionally charged with so many different emotions that I could not stop the roller coaster ride once it started and finished it in one sitting.
I will definitely now be looking for more of Courtney Lane's work to get my kindle fingers on.
August 25, 2016
2.5 stars. Have you ever read a book which you felt was so incredibly well-written, but you felt guilty for not liking it? Have you? So have I.
This is not that book.
I'm having the opposite problem here. I'm pretty sure that I thought this book was all kinds of crappy, but for some reason, I still kind of liked it. Not 'liked it, liked it,' but kind of liked it, as in 'I was strangely entertained, even though the characters were downright awful.'
As per usual, the heroine of another 'dark' story is dumb as a box of rocks.
As per usual, the heroine is also stubborn/vocal/acting out when she needs to keep her head down and observe her surroundings.
As per usual, the heroine is able to push aside feelings of revulsion for acts of 'hotness.'
And of course...
As per usual, the male lead (of another dark book) is abstract and not well-defined from the start, so of course the female finds this a draw for reasons unknown. I mean, handsome and mysterious might earn a coffee date at best for most of us. It wouldn't be enough to Well, unless your name is Keaton.
As per usual, the male lead has put himself into the role of 'I know what's best for you' when it comes to the female.
As per usual, the male lead does nothing but despicable things, but there are seeds of doubt sown, trying to make the reader decipher whether or not the character is truly pure evil, or just a broken man doing bad things because he believes he's in the right. I'm sticking with pure evil.
I never gave one shit about either of these characters. I was rooting for more death, tbh. The point where everything came to a head felt rushed, as if the aha! moment had to be dealt with in one fell swoop - .
With all of that said, I was entertained by the train wreck. I was hoping for more of an actual cult scenario, but the last quarter of the story did provide an interesting (albeit not clever enough to make me want to get behind the idea as an observer) explanation as to how and why everything was put together the way that it was.
Keaton and Noah's story probably should have ended with book 1. I'm mildly annoyed that the trilogy continues with the same characters. I probably should leave well enough alone and avoid book 2, but I am mildly curious to see how the characters deal with the fallout from this book.
This is not that book.
I'm having the opposite problem here. I'm pretty sure that I thought this book was all kinds of crappy, but for some reason, I still kind of liked it. Not 'liked it, liked it,' but kind of liked it, as in 'I was strangely entertained, even though the characters were downright awful.'
As per usual, the heroine of another 'dark' story is dumb as a box of rocks.
As per usual, the heroine is also stubborn/vocal/acting out when she needs to keep her head down and observe her surroundings.
As per usual, the heroine is able to push aside feelings of revulsion for acts of 'hotness.'
And of course...
As per usual, the male lead (of another dark book) is abstract and not well-defined from the start, so of course the female finds this a draw for reasons unknown. I mean, handsome and mysterious might earn a coffee date at best for most of us. It wouldn't be enough to Well, unless your name is Keaton.
As per usual, the male lead has put himself into the role of 'I know what's best for you' when it comes to the female.
As per usual, the male lead does nothing but despicable things, but there are seeds of doubt sown, trying to make the reader decipher whether or not the character is truly pure evil, or just a broken man doing bad things because he believes he's in the right. I'm sticking with pure evil.
I never gave one shit about either of these characters. I was rooting for more death, tbh. The point where everything came to a head felt rushed, as if the aha! moment had to be dealt with in one fell swoop - .
With all of that said, I was entertained by the train wreck. I was hoping for more of an actual cult scenario, but the last quarter of the story did provide an interesting (albeit not clever enough to make me want to get behind the idea as an observer) explanation as to how and why everything was put together the way that it was.
Keaton and Noah's story probably should have ended with book 1. I'm mildly annoyed that the trilogy continues with the same characters. I probably should leave well enough alone and avoid book 2, but I am mildly curious to see how the characters deal with the fallout from this book.
March 15, 2015
5 CRAZY STARS
Wow. What a crazy effin story!
So instead of writing a full review (due to the fact that I am at a complete loss for words after reading this)- I am going to mention some things I thought after reading this book: (caution lots of explicit language ahead!)
-Loved Keaton. She was seriously such a strong heroine and the shit she went through was horrific...almost as horrific as what happens to her when she is forced to stay at the "sex cult" (as I called it)
-The place she is brought to after living on the streets is by far one of the most FUCKED up places I have ever read about in a book. There are no words to describe the craziness that goes on there. And heads up-it's pretty dark! if you aren't a fan of dark reads, do NOT read this book!
-Noah...ohhhh Noah...he needs help. In a big way. He was seriously fucked up. You literally had NO IDEA if he was good or bad throughout the entire book. Definitely kept me on my toes wondering what side of Noah would get from one moment to another.
-GREAT and INTENSE sex scenes...well the ones that were consensual that is...
- I can literally say I did NOT see what happened in the last few chapters coming...AT ALL. How often can you say that about a book?! I'm usually pretty good at guessing the "twists" of a book, but I was shocked at the end of this one!
-The leader of the cult, Reven, was downright EVIL as shit. Wow. I literally spent the whole book wanting him to die a slow, painful death.
-I don't think I have highlighted so many amazing quotes in a book before. "My Notebook" on my kindle for this book is literally FILLED with quotes.
"Many think the homeless live on the streets because they don't have a choice. I did. I chose this life over the one I led. The nightmare. The pain. The memories."
"I had to lose everything to gain something more valuable"
"You think you can see through me? You can't. I can see right through you, Reven. You know why? I looked into the eyes of the devil, and he was much scarier than you"
"You should hate me because it's a very dangerous thing to like me"
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth"
You really need to one-click this book. I was so hesitant to read it because the blurb about the book seemed to good to be true! But OMG, I am so glad I read it!
Wow. What a crazy effin story!
So instead of writing a full review (due to the fact that I am at a complete loss for words after reading this)- I am going to mention some things I thought after reading this book: (caution lots of explicit language ahead!)
-Loved Keaton. She was seriously such a strong heroine and the shit she went through was horrific...almost as horrific as what happens to her when she is forced to stay at the "sex cult" (as I called it)
-The place she is brought to after living on the streets is by far one of the most FUCKED up places I have ever read about in a book. There are no words to describe the craziness that goes on there. And heads up-it's pretty dark! if you aren't a fan of dark reads, do NOT read this book!
-Noah...ohhhh Noah...he needs help. In a big way. He was seriously fucked up. You literally had NO IDEA if he was good or bad throughout the entire book. Definitely kept me on my toes wondering what side of Noah would get from one moment to another.
-GREAT and INTENSE sex scenes...well the ones that were consensual that is...
- I can literally say I did NOT see what happened in the last few chapters coming...AT ALL. How often can you say that about a book?! I'm usually pretty good at guessing the "twists" of a book, but I was shocked at the end of this one!
-The leader of the cult, Reven, was downright EVIL as shit. Wow. I literally spent the whole book wanting him to die a slow, painful death.
-I don't think I have highlighted so many amazing quotes in a book before. "My Notebook" on my kindle for this book is literally FILLED with quotes.
"Many think the homeless live on the streets because they don't have a choice. I did. I chose this life over the one I led. The nightmare. The pain. The memories."
"I had to lose everything to gain something more valuable"
"You think you can see through me? You can't. I can see right through you, Reven. You know why? I looked into the eyes of the devil, and he was much scarier than you"
"You should hate me because it's a very dangerous thing to like me"
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth"
You really need to one-click this book. I was so hesitant to read it because the blurb about the book seemed to good to be true! But OMG, I am so glad I read it!
December 17, 2014
TITLE: The Sect
AUTHOR: Courtney Lane
GENRE: Erotic Thriller
RELEASE Date: December 11th 2014
MY RATING:★★★★★
The main reason why I one clicked this was this
.--> WARNING: This book contains pretty much every dark theme there is!!
KIDNAPPED
And then all the reviewers stating how dark it was..
FIRST COMES THE PAIN, THEN THE PLEASURE
My strength and modesty were stolen from me by way of leather strips and chains, binding me in place and putting my naked body on display for anyone to see.
PRAYER is a sexual act. It can be oral sex or masturbation - a combination of the two. ATONEMENT is intercourse. An ACT OF CONTRITION is whatever Reven decides.
So it's been brought to my attention that I must be one sick dark seeking puppy because I didn't find this dark at all, more of a dark grey but stomach curling nuns running for the hills dark, nooooo!!
But I will admit it is a pretty damn good twisted book that held me hostage in it's grip!! And soooo easy to get into the story line, one of those rare finding books that life just stops moving and your left reading, I have no idea what happened to yesterday being so absorbed in this..Will I put this author on my GPS stalkers route, oh hell yes!!
Noah on many occasions did my head in, I couldn't work him out, I didn't know if he was friend or foe, so my mind was bouncing around like a yoyo trying to analyse him, lets just say I am not giving up my day job because I didn't work him out at all..One minute I hated him with a passion the next I was like OMG take me I'm yours as long as you bring chocolate lol There were so many hidden meanings behind his words and actions..
SOMETIMES WE NEED TO CLOSE OUR EYES TO SEE THE TRUTH
Would I recommend this to twisted, sadistic puppies like me oh hell yeah I will be!!
June 13, 2017
4* everybody's fool STARS!!
I'm really in good mood for some dark read and that's why I finally picked this up. I know somehow this book will scare me if I'm not really in the mood. I don't really remember if this book was my first 'cult' theme, but color me intrigued.
Keaton Mara has been run away from her demons and now, she's living on the streets. Keaton is hiding herself and avoid to be found by her family until she made a wrong move. Taken away against her will, abuse and isolated. Noah is the man she shouldn't fallen for. His whisper's full of promises that he will save her. Noah is a man on mission to save what's left on her soul.
Keaton has complicated life before she ran. With her demons keep chasing her, and Keaton is running out of time with nobody's support her. After all, her choices and freedom was taken away from her by the cult. Keaton is a strong willed woman. They never could put down her spirit and refuse to bow down. She is a survivor after all the shit happened to her.
A paradise for obedient people. But it's only the surface. The truth about the cult that only provide the rich and power people. The leader, Reven acts like a God, was a egoistical cold heart bastard. His second-in-command, Noah is the one who intrigued Keaton. She was so drawn into him. While Reven is definitely the bad guy here, I'm conflicted with Noah. His on-off attention with Keaton really confused me. Then, Noah show his form of 'affection' by protecting her even it's from him.
The story told from Keaton's POV and it was beyond fucked up. Keaton has to endure every brutality everyday because she refuse to give up. She's almost lose her mind if it isn't because of Noah. He is definitely the savior, in her eyes. What they did (the cult) was really sick in so many level. That's why I couldn't rate any higher. What a nightmare.
The story is definitely not not for the faint-hearted because sometimes I still cringed with violence and torture that presented in this book. Courtney Lane as always managed to fuck our head. What's the lie? What's the truth? It was totally unpredictable. Overall, this is not a romance like the author said. It was worse than that. Believe me. This is a survival against the crazies.
I'm really in good mood for some dark read and that's why I finally picked this up. I know somehow this book will scare me if I'm not really in the mood. I don't really remember if this book was my first 'cult' theme, but color me intrigued.
“Hope was the disease of the devil.”
Keaton Mara has been run away from her demons and now, she's living on the streets. Keaton is hiding herself and avoid to be found by her family until she made a wrong move. Taken away against her will, abuse and isolated. Noah is the man she shouldn't fallen for. His whisper's full of promises that he will save her. Noah is a man on mission to save what's left on her soul.
Keaton has complicated life before she ran. With her demons keep chasing her, and Keaton is running out of time with nobody's support her. After all, her choices and freedom was taken away from her by the cult. Keaton is a strong willed woman. They never could put down her spirit and refuse to bow down. She is a survivor after all the shit happened to her.
A paradise for obedient people. But it's only the surface. The truth about the cult that only provide the rich and power people. The leader, Reven acts like a God, was a egoistical cold heart bastard. His second-in-command, Noah is the one who intrigued Keaton. She was so drawn into him. While Reven is definitely the bad guy here, I'm conflicted with Noah. His on-off attention with Keaton really confused me. Then, Noah show his form of 'affection' by protecting her even it's from him.
“I took a pleasure in causing everyone’s pain. Hurting you? I’ve never felt more gratified than I do when I hurt you. You should hate me because it’s a very dangerous thing to like me.”
The story told from Keaton's POV and it was beyond fucked up. Keaton has to endure every brutality everyday because she refuse to give up. She's almost lose her mind if it isn't because of Noah. He is definitely the savior, in her eyes. What they did (the cult) was really sick in so many level. That's why I couldn't rate any higher. What a nightmare.
The story is definitely not not for the faint-hearted because sometimes I still cringed with violence and torture that presented in this book. Courtney Lane as always managed to fuck our head. What's the lie? What's the truth? It was totally unpredictable. Overall, this is not a romance like the author said. It was worse than that. Believe me. This is a survival against the crazies.
“I’m something much worse than the villain…something you’ll never find a definition for.”
February 3, 2015
DNF at 30%. The heroine gets her teeth removed with pliers by the hero for not sucking another man's cock. Its like, NOPE!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 20, 2014
HOLY HELL....what a book!!!
So, The Sordid Promise and the Vamp Experience by this Author are amongst some of my favourite books so I was beyond excited to read this.
I really have no idea how to review this and do it justice.
Keaton led a privileged life but after a traumatic experience at the hands of a man she ended up ( her choice ) on the streets.
She lets her guard down one day and gets taken to , basically, a sex cult. This is nothing like the countless captive/kidnapping stories out there though...
Now I LOVE dark erotica with dark themes but Holy Shit the things Keaton had to endure had me squirming ( and not in a good way ! ).One particular thing towards the start of her captivity , I was opened mouth with shock !!I was totally immersed in the story
What exactly happened to make her go on the streets??
Why she was chosen??
The enigma that was Noah and what his story was
I absolutely loved this, have always loved this Author and my God she did not disappoint with this
My family have been totally ignored for the past few days while I was reading this and if any of them dared to speak to me they were just grunted at and met with furious stares !!!
So, The Sordid Promise and the Vamp Experience by this Author are amongst some of my favourite books so I was beyond excited to read this.
I really have no idea how to review this and do it justice.
Keaton led a privileged life but after a traumatic experience at the hands of a man she ended up ( her choice ) on the streets.
She lets her guard down one day and gets taken to , basically, a sex cult. This is nothing like the countless captive/kidnapping stories out there though...
Now I LOVE dark erotica with dark themes but Holy Shit the things Keaton had to endure had me squirming ( and not in a good way ! ).One particular thing towards the start of her captivity , I was opened mouth with shock !!I was totally immersed in the story
What exactly happened to make her go on the streets??
Why she was chosen??
The enigma that was Noah and what his story was
I absolutely loved this, have always loved this Author and my God she did not disappoint with this
My family have been totally ignored for the past few days while I was reading this and if any of them dared to speak to me they were just grunted at and met with furious stares !!!
January 11, 2015
Wow! That was an incredible, emotional and fu**ed up story. I both loved and hated it, over and again. I can't put into words all this things this book made me feel. It was incredibly intense and I'm still reeling from the end.
I don't even know where to start with Noah. He is one of the most demented characters I've read and yet there was something inexplicable about him that fascinated me and drew me in despite, or perhaps because of all the crazy. Courtney Lane did a fantastic job with his character, even now I can't decide whether to wish him a painful death or be glad he has a chance at redemption. My mind is just blown.
Th final 25% of this book was spectacular. Everything came together, questions were answered and it made me see the events of the first 3/4 of the book completely differently.
I've read a lot of dark erotica, this book was completely unique and probably one of the best mind f**ks I've experienced. It was quite simply, fantastic.
I don't even know where to start with Noah. He is one of the most demented characters I've read and yet there was something inexplicable about him that fascinated me and drew me in despite, or perhaps because of all the crazy. Courtney Lane did a fantastic job with his character, even now I can't decide whether to wish him a painful death or be glad he has a chance at redemption. My mind is just blown.
Th final 25% of this book was spectacular. Everything came together, questions were answered and it made me see the events of the first 3/4 of the book completely differently.
I've read a lot of dark erotica, this book was completely unique and probably one of the best mind f**ks I've experienced. It was quite simply, fantastic.
January 24, 2016
5 stars*****
WARNING: If you are not into any form of dark reads, do NOT read this book!
As it is stated in the blurb: This is not a love story.Have that in mind.
OMG! This was intense.
I am suffering from a serious book hangover.
This story gripped me from the start. I literally devoured it!
I've read my fair share of dark reads in the past but this one was just... unique. WOW!
This was exactly what I needed. In the past few months, I've read too many hearts and flowers romance novels, and this was an escape from my "usual" genre.
The Sect was my first read from Courtney Lane, and boy, lady is a freakin' genius! I need to read more of her books.
How to describe this book?
It is most definitely an erotic thriller, but it's also so much more. Twisted, demented, f***ed up, I could go on and on...
Not every dark read that deals with similar topics (kidnapping, sexual slavery, violence) can be so ruthless, captivating and brutal.
If you think you can handle that, then go for it!
I don't want to give anything away so I will just patiently wait for a sequel (there is no cliffhanger at the end of this one though) and say that I highly recommend it!
Genre: Erotic thriller
Cover: 7/10
Writing: 10/10
Heroine: 9/10
Hero: 9/10
Humour: 1/10
Hotness: 9/10
Romance: 1/10
Extra book Details: Heroine POV; can be read as a stand alone.
WARNING: If you are not into any form of dark reads, do NOT read this book!
As it is stated in the blurb: This is not a love story.Have that in mind.
OMG! This was intense.
I am suffering from a serious book hangover.
This story gripped me from the start. I literally devoured it!
I've read my fair share of dark reads in the past but this one was just... unique. WOW!
This was exactly what I needed. In the past few months, I've read too many hearts and flowers romance novels, and this was an escape from my "usual" genre.
The Sect was my first read from Courtney Lane, and boy, lady is a freakin' genius! I need to read more of her books.
How to describe this book?
It is most definitely an erotic thriller, but it's also so much more. Twisted, demented, f***ed up, I could go on and on...
Not every dark read that deals with similar topics (kidnapping, sexual slavery, violence) can be so ruthless, captivating and brutal.
If you think you can handle that, then go for it!
I don't want to give anything away so I will just patiently wait for a sequel (there is no cliffhanger at the end of this one though) and say that I highly recommend it!
Genre: Erotic thriller
Cover: 7/10
Writing: 10/10
Heroine: 9/10
Hero: 9/10
Humour: 1/10
Hotness: 9/10
Romance: 1/10
Extra book Details: Heroine POV; can be read as a stand alone.
January 17, 2015
This one had a lot of promise but was a hard one to grasp. I was everywhere but in the book. Nothing about it drew me in and made me want to read it. I feel that about 75% of the book was rambling on about nonsense. In the end, yes everything becomes clear but it still doesn't explain the tragedy of the book. I applaud the author for a very interesting plot, however it was lost beneath the pain and lust. In some ways that could be considered ok but the story had the potential to be more than just another erotic novel.
My reaction to this story revolves around the base and the concepts to follow. Noah and Keaton's relationship was nonexistent. There was no emotional build up that would lead to the ending. It made no sense for them to be together because Noah did all the wrong things. He was never the man he stated that he was. There were no special moment between them that would stabilize the meaning of them together. The character development was all off. I guess maybe it would have been better with a little input from Noah himself. Although that would have given away the big bang ending early.
Overall, i can see the effort put into trying to make such a unique storyline work. That alone earns a star. This story needed a little more twists and turns. The constant rambling and loneliness of one girl was not enough for me.
My reaction to this story revolves around the base and the concepts to follow. Noah and Keaton's relationship was nonexistent. There was no emotional build up that would lead to the ending. It made no sense for them to be together because Noah did all the wrong things. He was never the man he stated that he was. There were no special moment between them that would stabilize the meaning of them together. The character development was all off. I guess maybe it would have been better with a little input from Noah himself. Although that would have given away the big bang ending early.
Overall, i can see the effort put into trying to make such a unique storyline work. That alone earns a star. This story needed a little more twists and turns. The constant rambling and loneliness of one girl was not enough for me.
November 4, 2015
3.5 crazy stars
So how to explain this? let’s see…
The name of the book?,
yep! Pretty much Eyes Wide Shut style XD
Yeah we have a lot of that.
The first warning of the author? I think was a bit unneeded except for this part.
I come from a catholic school, what can I say
Besides of it? There’s nothing to worry about at all!, at exception of a twisted visit to the dentist, that is
So, a very promising beginning where we get that the female character is already trying to escape from a nightmare,what nightmare?...you have to read the book.. XDanyway our heroine goes so far as to go as homeless by a while in order to escape from it…and in that scenario, the rumor was that this generous and millionaire guy was helping homeless people in a very encrypted way.
Lucky her! …She got picked.
Only to realize that, in that Paradise…
Once there… is where everything turns interesting.
So…trying to break her, right?
Finding something new about themselves?
Resisting?
Figuring out what they really are?
Did anyone say “red room”?
Opening their eyes?
So , basically?
A god-complex crazy guy with lots and lots of…
Read it as a
The end.XD
So how to explain this? let’s see…
The name of the book?,
yep! Pretty much Eyes Wide Shut style XD
Yeah we have a lot of that.
The first warning of the author? I think was a bit unneeded except for this part.
If you believe some things should be left sacred or untold, this is definitely not the book for you.
I come from a catholic school, what can I say
Besides of it? There’s nothing to worry about at all!, at exception of a twisted visit to the dentist, that is
So, a very promising beginning where we get that the female character is already trying to escape from a nightmare,what nightmare?...you have to read the book.. XDanyway our heroine goes so far as to go as homeless by a while in order to escape from it…and in that scenario, the rumor was that this generous and millionaire guy was helping homeless people in a very encrypted way.
Most said it was an urban myth and Reven was simply a motivational speaker who traveled across the country, doing his charitable duty to help the less fortunate with his words or good deeds.
Lucky her! …She got picked.
Only to realize that, in that Paradise…
A mentally unstable individual twisted the meaning of a religious text.
Once there… is where everything turns interesting.
So…trying to break her, right?
Finding something new about themselves?
Resisting?
Figuring out what they really are?
Did anyone say “red room”?
Opening their eyes?
So , basically?
A god-complex crazy guy with lots and lots of…
Read it as a
The end.XD
December 18, 2017
"It was twisted, tattered, and demented."
The author warns from the outset of this book that this is"not a romance" and this is "not a love story." She makes it clear that we should gather no "inspiration" for the topics contained within. This is a work of fiction containing dark and depraved themes. Should we believe her?
After all despite the fact that our heroine is never treated properly by her former psychopathic boyfriend nor her cold, judgmental and psychologically abusive fiancee, certainly there must be someone to love her madly, passionately just for herself? She is beautiful, wealthy, educated yet... she is damaged by the traumatic experiences her former boyfriend inflicted upon her, sodomy, stalking, attempted murder and murder of her fiance and his sister, (I might wish to add extremely bratty sister, but one should not speak ill of the dead.)
After their murders and the ex-boyfriend's subsequent acquittal for the same, our heroine Keaton is terrified for her life so she runs and decides to live as a nameless and faceless homeless person. Her protector, Jeff, a homeless veteran and an intrinsically honorable man, has his own demons and as a result after not awakening fully from a violent dream, he stabs her quite severely.
She is then kidnapped by a weird and violent sex-oriented cult leader. Here she is tortured and extreme pain is inflicted upon her because she is not one to acquiesce to their demands. It is also here she meets the man, Noah who makes her feel the pain of brutal punishment and sexual desire. She know how to handle pain by disassociating from her body but she does not know how to handle this new craving...this new sensation that makes her loathe herself, the pleasure of passion.
The reader is trapped right along with our heroine, Keaton in this absurd world of a madman, Reven, who needed to be worshiped and sexually appeased by all. There are few clues to the purpose to all of the absurdity. Noah, an enforcer for Reven, creates a fierce longing in Keaton and he seems not too unaffected himself. He is jealous and takes from her what he feels is his right, even defying Reven, the leader. She is his alone. He dishes out grave punishments and caresses her body lovingly. He is both brutal and tender with her. Nothing adds up for Keaton nor does it for the reader. Is the author making good on her promise?
In a fast paced climax most of the answers and some surprising twists are revealed to the reader. Still, it does not all add up or even ring true at least for me. More than this, is the the lingering status of the relationship of Keaton and Noah. It is intimated that Noah loved Keaton...and his punishments were his way to help Keaton feel desire. More than this she now can only function with him in her life. She does not love him. Can this be really so? Will she ever? Noah burned down his whole world and made sure the creep who sodomized her was killed. Now, he cannot go without her, The thought of another man with her drives him to murder.
“Love is the pain of pleasure. Pain is the pleasure of love."
Believe the author when she tells you this is not a romance, but something inside of me holds on to the hope that maybe, just maybe it is a "twisted, tattered and demented" love story.
The author warns from the outset of this book that this is"not a romance" and this is "not a love story." She makes it clear that we should gather no "inspiration" for the topics contained within. This is a work of fiction containing dark and depraved themes. Should we believe her?
After all despite the fact that our heroine is never treated properly by her former psychopathic boyfriend nor her cold, judgmental and psychologically abusive fiancee, certainly there must be someone to love her madly, passionately just for herself? She is beautiful, wealthy, educated yet... she is damaged by the traumatic experiences her former boyfriend inflicted upon her, sodomy, stalking, attempted murder and murder of her fiance and his sister, (I might wish to add extremely bratty sister, but one should not speak ill of the dead.)
After their murders and the ex-boyfriend's subsequent acquittal for the same, our heroine Keaton is terrified for her life so she runs and decides to live as a nameless and faceless homeless person. Her protector, Jeff, a homeless veteran and an intrinsically honorable man, has his own demons and as a result after not awakening fully from a violent dream, he stabs her quite severely.
She is then kidnapped by a weird and violent sex-oriented cult leader. Here she is tortured and extreme pain is inflicted upon her because she is not one to acquiesce to their demands. It is also here she meets the man, Noah who makes her feel the pain of brutal punishment and sexual desire. She know how to handle pain by disassociating from her body but she does not know how to handle this new craving...this new sensation that makes her loathe herself, the pleasure of passion.
The reader is trapped right along with our heroine, Keaton in this absurd world of a madman, Reven, who needed to be worshiped and sexually appeased by all. There are few clues to the purpose to all of the absurdity. Noah, an enforcer for Reven, creates a fierce longing in Keaton and he seems not too unaffected himself. He is jealous and takes from her what he feels is his right, even defying Reven, the leader. She is his alone. He dishes out grave punishments and caresses her body lovingly. He is both brutal and tender with her. Nothing adds up for Keaton nor does it for the reader. Is the author making good on her promise?
In a fast paced climax most of the answers and some surprising twists are revealed to the reader. Still, it does not all add up or even ring true at least for me. More than this, is the the lingering status of the relationship of Keaton and Noah. It is intimated that Noah loved Keaton...and his punishments were his way to help Keaton feel desire. More than this she now can only function with him in her life. She does not love him. Can this be really so? Will she ever? Noah burned down his whole world and made sure the creep who sodomized her was killed. Now, he cannot go without her, The thought of another man with her drives him to murder.
“Love is the pain of pleasure. Pain is the pleasure of love."
Believe the author when she tells you this is not a romance, but something inside of me holds on to the hope that maybe, just maybe it is a "twisted, tattered and demented" love story.
January 23, 2015
☆☆☆☆4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆
I hated this book at the beginning and a thing in particular didn't go well with me that's why not 5 stars. But I loved it after 30% of it...the story began to develop in better and doing things very interesting.
Keaton Mara is a rich girl who works in her mother's cosmetic company. She was raped when she was a teen and that monster still is making her life a hell. When he risked her life and those of people she loved she escaped home living in the streets of her city as a homeless.
Noah Oliver is a rich guy with a lot of secrets and issues. He's part of a secret sect.
The sect kidnapped Keaton at a shelter where she went for food. The moment her and Noah's eyes met they were drwan to each other. He allured her in his net easly.
Now that's a lot of mystery about this sect and what is going on there, but the real secret is who really runs the sect and why they have kidnapped Keaton. It's difficult to understand Noah and Reven the man who runs Rebirth sect, how they act and how are they related.
I think the mystery was written beautiful from the writer.
There is a lot of violence in this book , so be warned. The storyplot was amazingly developed and even though Noah made some cruel things to Keaton, he's a fascinating character. I hated him so much in the beginning he was so dark but step by step he showed also his light and that was beautiful.
If you love dark erotica romance I recommend it.
I hated this book at the beginning and a thing in particular didn't go well with me that's why not 5 stars. But I loved it after 30% of it...the story began to develop in better and doing things very interesting.
Keaton Mara is a rich girl who works in her mother's cosmetic company. She was raped when she was a teen and that monster still is making her life a hell. When he risked her life and those of people she loved she escaped home living in the streets of her city as a homeless.
Noah Oliver is a rich guy with a lot of secrets and issues. He's part of a secret sect.
The sect kidnapped Keaton at a shelter where she went for food. The moment her and Noah's eyes met they were drwan to each other. He allured her in his net easly.
Now that's a lot of mystery about this sect and what is going on there, but the real secret is who really runs the sect and why they have kidnapped Keaton. It's difficult to understand Noah and Reven the man who runs Rebirth sect, how they act and how are they related.
I think the mystery was written beautiful from the writer.
There is a lot of violence in this book , so be warned. The storyplot was amazingly developed and even though Noah made some cruel things to Keaton, he's a fascinating character. I hated him so much in the beginning he was so dark but step by step he showed also his light and that was beautiful.
If you love dark erotica romance I recommend it.
March 8, 2015
4 Shivering Stars!!
I loved this book! What a total mind fuck!! I'm still a mess after finishing this one!
Keaton couldn't get away from the monster who made her life hell. She took matters into her own hands and decided to leave everyone behind she loves and live on the streets. Befriending a homeless war veteran Jeff. She disguises herself as a boy hoping that nobody will figure out who she is.
"Many think the homeless live on the streets because they don't have a choice. I did. I chose this life over the one I led. The nightmare. The pain. The memories."
Jeff teaches her how to survive on the street. Jeff also hates shelters. Keaton talks him into going to one for a meal.
That day Keaton also ignores Jeff to not go with Noah and goes anyway to talk with a man named Reven. This man Reven is known to help the homeless people. This man is also known to take people away from the hell they are living on the streets and to help them become something better.
Keaton should of listened to Jeff that day. She left one hell only to get thrown into something that was so much worse than hell or was it?
Keaton had the biggest balls ever. This woman...shit! She was not going to give up! I loved all of her strength!
“I would escape no matter what portion of myself I had to sacrifice to reach that escape. They could do whatever they wanted to do with my body. My mind had detached itself from it a long time ago. They would never dissolve my spirit or devour my mind.”
No matter what Noah did to her she still disobeyed him. Trust me he did a lot!! I had goosebumps so many times. There was so many different sides to Noah. Even when he was sort of nice he really wasn't. He made me shiver and shake!
“Love is the pain of pleasure, and pain is the pleasure of love.”
It's not very often that I read a book that has me stumped to the very end! This one totally messed with me during the last 10%. Why 4 stars and not 5? Well shit that ending just felt like it was crammed in there. I wanted a bit more!
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth"
Awesome job Courtney Lane!! I will defiantly be reading anything you write!!
I loved this book! What a total mind fuck!! I'm still a mess after finishing this one!
Keaton couldn't get away from the monster who made her life hell. She took matters into her own hands and decided to leave everyone behind she loves and live on the streets. Befriending a homeless war veteran Jeff. She disguises herself as a boy hoping that nobody will figure out who she is.
"Many think the homeless live on the streets because they don't have a choice. I did. I chose this life over the one I led. The nightmare. The pain. The memories."
Jeff teaches her how to survive on the street. Jeff also hates shelters. Keaton talks him into going to one for a meal.
That day Keaton also ignores Jeff to not go with Noah and goes anyway to talk with a man named Reven. This man Reven is known to help the homeless people. This man is also known to take people away from the hell they are living on the streets and to help them become something better.
Keaton should of listened to Jeff that day. She left one hell only to get thrown into something that was so much worse than hell or was it?
Keaton had the biggest balls ever. This woman...shit! She was not going to give up! I loved all of her strength!
“I would escape no matter what portion of myself I had to sacrifice to reach that escape. They could do whatever they wanted to do with my body. My mind had detached itself from it a long time ago. They would never dissolve my spirit or devour my mind.”
No matter what Noah did to her she still disobeyed him. Trust me he did a lot!! I had goosebumps so many times. There was so many different sides to Noah. Even when he was sort of nice he really wasn't. He made me shiver and shake!
“Love is the pain of pleasure, and pain is the pleasure of love.”
It's not very often that I read a book that has me stumped to the very end! This one totally messed with me during the last 10%. Why 4 stars and not 5? Well shit that ending just felt like it was crammed in there. I wanted a bit more!
"Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the truth"
Awesome job Courtney Lane!! I will defiantly be reading anything you write!!
Want to read
November 25, 2014ARC kindly provided by author in return for an honest review
Shelved as 'nope-not-on-your-chinny-chin-chin'
June 22, 2019Reminder to me not to read this.
January 4, 2015
3.5 Stars
August 3, 2016
3.75 Stars
February 12, 2017
This was me at the beginning of this book..
Me in the middle.....
And me at the end....
This was a mindf**k of epic proportions. Just when I thought I had things figured out, everything was flipped on it's head and tossed around and I was lost again. Poor Keaton, just like me, didn't know which way was up or down. She was put through so much, both before and during her stay at the House of Rebirth. The majority of the book I was worried about what horrors awaited Keaton on the next page.
The author was not kidding when she said this was not a love story, but the sex scenes with Noah (and only Noah) were really hot. I wasn't really into the scenes with other people having sex, but hey, that's just me. But back to Noah.......My neck hurt so bad from him giving me whiplash with his freaking 50 personalities. I could not figure this guy out. He seemed the savior a lot, but also seemed way too comfortable playing the devil.
Then you reach the end and well...
The truth of what was going on was shocking, but was kind of in your face the whole time as well. Like you'd put together the outside pieces of the puzzle together while reading, but needed a few more middle pieces. And boy, once those middle pieces fell into place.... The truth was basically just as crazy as the lie. Lol.
Me in the middle.....
And me at the end....
This was a mindf**k of epic proportions. Just when I thought I had things figured out, everything was flipped on it's head and tossed around and I was lost again. Poor Keaton, just like me, didn't know which way was up or down. She was put through so much, both before and during her stay at the House of Rebirth. The majority of the book I was worried about what horrors awaited Keaton on the next page.
The author was not kidding when she said this was not a love story, but the sex scenes with Noah (and only Noah) were really hot. I wasn't really into the scenes with other people having sex, but hey, that's just me. But back to Noah.......My neck hurt so bad from him giving me whiplash with his freaking 50 personalities. I could not figure this guy out. He seemed the savior a lot, but also seemed way too comfortable playing the devil.
Then you reach the end and well...
The truth of what was going on was shocking, but was kind of in your face the whole time as well. Like you'd put together the outside pieces of the puzzle together while reading, but needed a few more middle pieces. And boy, once those middle pieces fell into place.... The truth was basically just as crazy as the lie. Lol.
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