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Z. Devlyn

little mouse let's play a game.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 20 March 2019

It’s no secret I own almost every single book Natalie Bennett has written. I mean there are a few that are out of print and I don’t own those. which kind of makes me sad because I believe she belongs on anyone’s book shelf. But I’m biased.
Crucible is about a girl who loves everything retro. Down to almost the last detail. She had to run away because she assaulted her ex with a snow globe. So, she disappeared to a small town. A small town with some very big Secrets. Involving the Nikolas and Blackwood’s.
This is a prelude to Natalie’s Deviant games duet. The next being Affliction so this does end on a cliff hanger. But it’s one that really makes you excited for the next book. I want more Jace and Kade because well twins? Yummy!
I am also going to throw out there that is book is tamer than her normal style of writing which I found interesting. Natalie Bennett is in my opinion a dark romance queen. She pushes boundaries. Hell, she makes you love the monster. She writes scenes that are over the top and make you say to yourself that you shouldn’t love it, but you do. In this book however it was on the low end. There were many fade to black moments. It doesn’t take away from the book at all. I will say that, I just found it interesting.
I will leave you with this, if you haven’t ever read anything Natalie Bennett. I would start with this book. It’s a great way to ease into her style of writing without going, “Holy crap what did I read?” It’s a great intro into her world and style of writing. In my eyes, it belongs on the 4-bunny shelf. Beautiful Job Natalie. I can’t wait for Affliction.

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Gin

Dark & twisted!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 25 February 2020

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Another Natalie Bennett classic! Twisted, dark and enthralling. What a mind she must have to come up with these twisted worlds with deviant morals and mesmerizing characters especially the villains. This story starts out murky with a beauty pageant lovely moving to a new town for a fresh start and to hide from her past. Raelynn is mysterious as she tries to make a life in a small town. It doesn’t take long for the town’s hot hunks to target her in their monstrous games. Rae is a goner for the sexy Jace and Kaiden even if there’s something a little off with the twins. But their hot and soon twist up Rae in the best way as the twins turn up the sexy and the three become a threesome. There’s so much more to the town’s prominent families and the games they play. Cruel, twisted and just wrong. This is a quick read with an intriguing storyline and characters. Can’t wait for the next installment.

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shanetabboga

dark and deviant.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 14 January 2022

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This is dark, twisted, and enthralling. It’s an MFM romance; twin brothers and the new girl in town. It takes place in a small town and old money families with specific, uhm, tastes and traditions. such games they play and it’s cruel and deviant.

it’s a quick read and as always, Natalie never fails to create such dark and twisted worlds with such villainous characters you just love to hate.

Kimberly

So exciting 🖤

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 28 February 2022

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This book was so good and I can't wait to start part 2. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I really loved every second of it. It's dark twisted and a little depraved my black heart loves it all.

Anonymous

A little bit of false advertising.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 2 May 2020

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I rarely write reviews, yet I had to for this book. This is not a "dark romance," with kink, power plays, or the like. Those things hinge on consent and, truly, a mutual understanding of some sort between individuals while causing pain to achieve mutual pleasure. Kink is not about forcing people to play your game when they truly don't want to - especially when the game involves one participant killing another.

The twin male romantic leads in the book thrive on lack of consent, and it's presented as an awesome way to achieve sexual pleasure. Granted I only got 15% into the book and had to stop after the described kidnapping of a young woman, who was tortured, raped by both men and then murdered - all for "fun." I love dark books and initially found Natalie Bennett after reading Periculum - which is hardly a skip through a child's playground (pun intended) and also involves murder. What the other book does not contain is the thrill of rape, torture and murder from the perspective of the rapist and murderer - and have that presented as if it were an edgy way to achieve climax. For me, sexual thrills - no matter the game - requires a desire for both parties to partake. If all of what I've described is something that appeals to you, that's fine, but "dark themes" does not accurately describe the book, just my opinion.

(I gave it two stars instead of one because she does do a good job of forming a story-line and building an inner world that does draw you in.) And, please, don't respond with something along the lines of "if you kept reading, you would see that these guys redeem themselves or are just really good guys wanting to be saved," or some nonsense. IMO, it's purty darn impossible to redeem one's self after killing for sexual pleasure. Just my two cents.

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Loz83

A New Start In a New Town Ruled by a Crazy Deranged Family

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 25 July 2020

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Rae moves to a sleepy tiny town with the help of her family, to escape a precarious situation.

She jumps from the frying pan into the fire, as this small town has a deviant underbelly.

A town that is basically controlled by B.I. (Blackwood Inc,) the Blackwood family psychotic twins Jace and Kaiden, their sister Olivia, her boyfriend Trevor, and their crazy sick parents (Ma, and the towns sheriff)

While, in the beginning, Rae welcomes the attention of the twins, (which leads two sexual exploits with both) it soon becomes apparent that the twins, and the whole Blackwood family have a sick and twisted agenda in store for Rae.

Will she be able to escape, or will she be forced to play their game. A game she can’t afford to lose.

This book was so suspenseful, it kept me on a knifes edge.
The Blackwoods with their dark good looks, and green eyes are an abomination. So evil.
Can’t wait to start the next instalment.

Desi

Great start of a new series

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 10 January 2019

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I love the cover of this book. It really pops and stands out.

It is the first book in a new series and it is a prelude to the next book. I am not going to say anything about the actual story because I don’t want to spoil anything and a lot of things aren’t clear yet. I have no idea where this story is going to lead me.

The book grabbed me from the beginning and I read the story in one sitting. The characters are very intriguing. I liked Rae a lot and I don’t think she will be giving in without a fight. I can’t wait to find out more about the Blackwood family and their games.

There are a lot of secrets that are yet to be revealed. The book wasn’t to gory or dark, but I won’t be surprised if that changes with the next book

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Saucy Sierra

Wow!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 13 October 2021

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Very smooth and fast paced. I really enjoy this author and the writing is great. This is a great book!!

LaToya (Readingbythebayou)

Crucible 🖤

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 3 March 2020

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This was a great prelude to this series. NB lays the groundwork of our main characters and they're very interesting especially Kade and Jace. Rae is a strong heroine and will definitely give those guys a run for their money.

Nikitasbookreviews

Loved this

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 27 December 2019

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I absolutely am in love with this book and I seriously cannot wait for Malady!
From the beginning this book was intriguing and I couldn’t put it down!

Jace and kaiden are uber psycho hot!
And I can’t wait to see how this plays out!
I can’t believe I didn’t read this book up until now lol

As always with natalie’s books this was was amazing!
Definite 5 stars and i highly recommend it!

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