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wanderingbookish's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ananyanoni's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aubreysmith9412's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Zane has dreams of becoming a crime reporter, and he's spent months following the trail of bodies that seem to surround the Mulvaneys and their partners. When he encounters Asa at an event, he thinks he's found his in. But Zane is in for way, way more than he bargained for.
When discovering the Mulvaney family secret - they're the psychopath sons of an eccentric (and apparently very handsome) billionaire who take out the trash that slip through the criminal justice cracks - he doesn't expect things to hit so close to home. But they do, and Zane has to rely on Asa to get him through.
Zane leans heavily on Asa. Asa keeps him going, keeps him from spiraling. He also keeps him rather blood thirsty. Zane's brother was the victim of a sick and twisted game run by sick and twisted people (even by Mulvaney standards). And Zane won't rest until they're all taken out. And Asa won't rest until Zane gets his closure.
The start of their relationship is a little rough around the edges, but they soon build a foundation on communication and honesty. Zane communicates his needs, and Asa communicates his desires. They find a balance that works for them. And they make it work. Zane even manages to win over Asa's twin, Avi, who is more territorial of Asa than anyone else. And considering Avi's fixation with Jericho's brother, Felix, whatever lies ahead for the four of them is bound to be intense.
When discovering the Mulvaney family secret - they're the psychopath sons of an eccentric (and apparently very handsome) billionaire who take out the trash that slip through the criminal justice cracks - he doesn't expect things to hit so close to home. But they do, and Zane has to rely on Asa to get him through.
Zane leans heavily on Asa. Asa keeps him going, keeps him from spiraling. He also keeps him rather blood thirsty. Zane's brother was the victim of a sick and twisted game run by sick and twisted people (even by Mulvaney standards). And Zane won't rest until they're all taken out. And Asa won't rest until Zane gets his closure.
The start of their relationship is a little rough around the edges, but they soon build a foundation on communication and honesty. Zane communicates his needs, and Asa communicates his desires. They find a balance that works for them. And they make it work. Zane even manages to win over Asa's twin, Avi, who is more territorial of Asa than anyone else. And considering Avi's fixation with Jericho's brother, Felix, whatever lies ahead for the four of them is bound to be intense.
wii3rdo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ASA MULVANEY MAKES ME SO FUCKING FERAL OH MY GOD 😫😫
ahem, anyway. 🙂
WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? i’m so fucking serious when i say: every SINGLE book hits harder than the last! there’s a pattern to the flow (unraveling) of the story, but there’s certain elements about each story that make them distinctly different according to the mcs.
i love seeing how much the Mulvaney family has grown, and seeing different sides to each character whenever i read their story? 🥰 it makes them REAL instead of whatever two-dimensional view of them i had prior to their story.
Zane is such a national treasure. maybe i’m biased because he’s a journalist and journalism is my major, BUT THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW 😼
but let me shut up so i can get started with Avi and Felix’s story 🫡ðŸ¤
ahem, anyway. 🙂
WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? i’m so fucking serious when i say: every SINGLE book hits harder than the last! there’s a pattern to the flow (unraveling) of the story, but there’s certain elements about each story that make them distinctly different according to the mcs.
i love seeing how much the Mulvaney family has grown, and seeing different sides to each character whenever i read their story? 🥰 it makes them REAL instead of whatever two-dimensional view of them i had prior to their story.
Zane is such a national treasure. maybe i’m biased because he’s a journalist and journalism is my major, BUT THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW 😼
but let me shut up so i can get started with Avi and Felix’s story 🫡ðŸ¤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
onebluereader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
kendallkels14's review against another edition
5.0
Every Book Is Better Than The Last!!
I am just obsessed with this series! Literally every single thing about it, I’m crazy about. Asa and Zane were just *sigh*. I wanted to cry in parts of this book. Zane broke my heart. He really did. I wanted to hug him so bad. Asa just balanced him soooo well. He was protective and dominant and playful and perfect. He was actually pretty funny! I was a little surprised by that. It was kind of fun to see Asa without Avi. Like, I think I’m going to love seeing them together all the time but it was nice seeing him on his own. I’m glad Zane had that opportunity. I don’t even have words to explain how well thought out this book was. The game? Holy cow. Like, some serious research went into that! I was captivated, for real. And that was a whole source of my sorrow for Zane. I’m in a major book hangover. I was ready for the crazy good guys to take down the bad guys but I wasn’t ready to be done. I need more Asa and Zane. So so much more.
I am just obsessed with this series! Literally every single thing about it, I’m crazy about. Asa and Zane were just *sigh*. I wanted to cry in parts of this book. Zane broke my heart. He really did. I wanted to hug him so bad. Asa just balanced him soooo well. He was protective and dominant and playful and perfect. He was actually pretty funny! I was a little surprised by that. It was kind of fun to see Asa without Avi. Like, I think I’m going to love seeing them together all the time but it was nice seeing him on his own. I’m glad Zane had that opportunity. I don’t even have words to explain how well thought out this book was. The game? Holy cow. Like, some serious research went into that! I was captivated, for real. And that was a whole source of my sorrow for Zane. I’m in a major book hangover. I was ready for the crazy good guys to take down the bad guys but I wasn’t ready to be done. I need more Asa and Zane. So so much more.
sydney_h's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sydneymartinnnn's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
valenciaga's review against another edition
5.0
i would sell my soul to read this again for the first time