Book Review: We Who Will Die (Empire of Blood #1) by Stacia Stark
A spoiler-free review of We Who Will Die, the first book in Stacia Stark’s new Empire of Blood series. Expect brutal arena trials, morally gray vampires, slow-burn romance, and a richly built Roman-inspired world.
Book Review: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
A page-turner that almost stuck the landing. In this review of The Housemaid, I break down why Freida McFadden’s viral thriller entertained me, but ultimately missed the mark with a predictable plot and an ending that undercut its own message.
October’s Darkest Obsessions: New Mafia Romances Worth Losing Sleep Over
Discover the best dark romance books of October 2025 — Huntsman by Naima Simone and The Devil by Michelle Heard. Mafia, obsession, and heartbreak collide in these new must-reads.
Spooky, Sexy, and Smart: October Reads That Hit All Three
Curl up with stories that seduce, scare, and spellbind. These October reads mix dark romance, gothic fantasy, and irresistible danger.
Book Review: The Caged Girl by Monica Arya
In The Caged Girl, Monica Arya delivers a haunting dark romance about captivity, passion, and the fight for freedom. Beautifully written, devastating, and unforgettable.
Book Review: The Favorite Girl by Monica Arya
Monica Arya’s The Favorite Girl is a chilling descent into control, trauma, and obsession. Behind the white walls of the Ivory Estate, perfection hides a predator’s paradise. This is one of those thrillers that gets under your skin—and stays there.
Book Review: Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube
Lindsay Straube’s Kiss of the Basilisk slithers between seduction and danger, blending dark romance, fantasy, and temptation into one intoxicating debut. But is it spellbinding or just scandalous? Read my full review.
The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn
Ava Morgyn’s The Bane Witch delivers a chilling story of witchcraft, trauma, and vengeance that lingers long after the last page.
Book Review: The Female by Invi Wright
Step into the shadows with The Female by Invi Wright. A dark, spicy fantasy romance filled with demons, desire, and danger—perfect for readers who crave wickedly addictive storytelling.
🖤 Crown of Light and Ashes — Review
Read our dark, seductive review of Crown of Light and Ashes by Maya Basol & M.F. Grace—BookTok’s latest viral romantasy. Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, a morally grey antihero, and haunting world-building, this dark fantasy romance is a must for fans of intense, high-stakes love stories.
🔥 Viral Dark Romance Books of July (That Deserve Their Own Candle Line)
Discover the most viral dark romance books lighting up BookTok this July—complete with fantasy, forbidden love, and slow-burn tension. These moody reads are so addictive, they deserve their own candle line. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, gothic fantasy, and steamy plot twists.
🖤 Dark Romance Books That Are Taking Over BookTok This July
Discover the dark romance books taking over BookTok this July! From forbidden love and morally gray heroes to twisted plots and slow-burn obsession, these trending reads are perfect for fans of spicy, emotionally intense stories.