So compelling, in fact, that I read this book in one sitting in just under two hours. All of the characters are deeply broken and, while they are absolutely not lovable, they are UNBELIEVABLY COMPELLING. When I say this is dark, I am NOT kidding, but it's more emotionally dark (except for Mara's graphic kidnapping and leaving for dead) than anything else. It actually may be my favourite book of hers because it doesn't move as quickly as the Brutal Birthrights or Underworlds so there's time to flesh out and develop the transition from uncaring to obsessed, while maintaining the coldness that is completely paramount to the MMC. Sophie set this one up beautifully, ensuring that the relationship (whatever it might actually be) between Mara and Cole feels earned, particularly given Cole's own lack of emotion. Unlike many other readers, I didn't find this story slow to start at all, but I think that's largely because I went in expecting the beginning to set the stage for rival serial killers, which would ultimately lead to spice. One night, in an effort to shatter Cole's careful control, Shaw kidnaps a woman who caught Cole's eye and leaves her just dead enough to tempt Cole he leaves her for dead in the barren minefield, but, through sheer determination, she manages to escape and find help, leading to a dark story of obsession, sex, and murder. Cole Blackwell is a gorgeous, renowned artist who has a.dark passenger, shall we say (props for those who get the Dexter reference, I'll be here all week), and a severe rivalry with Alastor Shaw, a fellow artist and the Beast of the Bay, a brutal Ted Bundy-esque killer. Let me begin by saying that There Are No Saints is DARK. I have read almost every book that Sophie Lark has written and I am also fine with that fact. I am officially down the rabbit hole of dark, forbidden romance and I am perfectly fine with that fact. I am gonna read the next book but I’m not sure if I’ll finish it. With everything I’ve said I did like this book but just the last few chapters I started to get irritated and tired of it. Little things started to annoy me and within the last few chapters i found myself rolling my eyes constantly with her. I found that she thought too much of herself, she would act like a fragile girl one second and then the next she was trying to act tough. Mara, female mc.The way her art was described I don’t think I would’ve liked it tbh. His art that was described I found that I would’ve loved to see them irl. Yes he’s a stalker and a killer but there’s just something about him something addicting I fell in love with him more within each chapter. The little spice that was in it was okay.Ĭole, male mc. There were spicy scenes but not as much as I would’ve thought and would’ve liked tbh i was a little disappointed with that. The pictures of the art they were talking about were nice to see but then always the image of them in the scene that was being described I found I loved them. The plot is good and is addicting because it’s like you need to see what happens and even tho I guessed a little of it, it still surprised me. I can't wait to see what the second duet book has install for us!!!įrom reading the blurb itself it sucks you in. This is the exact reason I read for these kind of books. The connection and chemistry between Mara and Cole is unlike anything, Cole is a guy that always is calculated, puts on different mask around people and thinks before he does anything, but he loses all control whenever he is around Mara. Cole is someone who doesn’t have any feelings but he is experiencing something he hasn’t before when it comes to Mara. There is this charm about him that everyone is attracted to and Sophie has a way of drawing you into him. Cole gives me very much Joe vibes from YOU, he was an interesting character and was very interesting to get inside his head. She has created this character who is a literal serial killer, an anti hero, but there is something about him that draws you in and find something redeeming. She has somehow written about these characters so well and in so much detailed that words cannot describe it. It's all you could want in a book and more. This book has everything in it from suspense to dark romance to mystery. When I read the first few chapters of the book I was genuinely shocked with how well written it was and I just had to keep reading. It was amazing! It's one of my first Sophie Lark books and her writing is just phenomenal, the way that she writes it makes you feel as though you are emerged in the book and you just get lost in it. This is probably one of the best books that I have ever read.
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