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Sabre Security #3
Hollow Veins
All I ever wanted was the chance to live. From the moment I left my cage, I’ve fought for every single breath. But my new life came at a cost.
The rapture approaches.
Hysteria is taking over the country.
Michael Abaddon stole everything from me. My freedom. My sanity. My soul. As his reign of terror escalates, the time has come to take my life back.
He wants to burn us all.
But I’ll be the one to set the world on fire.
Our family is pushed to a breaking point as Sabre Security nears the brink of collapse. All we want is a fresh start. A future. The chance to rebuild our lives in peace.
We must defeat the devil first or die trying. Either way, we’ll go down in flames… together.
The end of the road is here. This is our happy f*cking forever.
Author’s Note: Hollow Veins is the third and final book in the Sabre Security series. It must be read in order.
The rapture approaches.
Hysteria is taking over the country.
Michael Abaddon stole everything from me. My freedom. My sanity. My soul. As his reign of terror escalates, the time has come to take my life back.
He wants to burn us all.
But I’ll be the one to set the world on fire.
Our family is pushed to a breaking point as Sabre Security nears the brink of collapse. All we want is a fresh start. A future. The chance to rebuild our lives in peace.
We must defeat the devil first or die trying. Either way, we’ll go down in flames… together.
The end of the road is here. This is our happy f*cking forever.
Author’s Note: Hollow Veins is the third and final book in the Sabre Security series. It must be read in order.
462 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2023
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J. Rose
26 books2,517 followersJ Rose is an independent dark romance author from the United Kingdom. She writes challenging, plot-driven stories packed full of angst, heartbreak and broken characters fighting for their happily ever afters.
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September 3, 2023
📚 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐒 📚 Is the final full length RH romance novel in the (Sabre Security) series by J. Rose. Spoken in 'multiple perspectives. This picks up right where the previous book left off. And so our heroine Harlow, and her heros Hunter, Leighton Enzo & Theo's story continues in this last installment. It's not a pretty read, the characters come out more battle scarred more than ever.
This was such a solid series and it just solidifies the need for me to read more by this author, this series just got better and better with each book, this was gritty enough for my dark little heart to keep me invested throughout.
A game of cat and mouse ensued as they hunted down the elusive serial killer Michael Abaddon, always one step ahead of them, finding himself allies to carry out his work. More bodies turn up. More innocents lives cut short.
And throughout Harlow is growing into a strong woman, healing and emerging from her chrysalis. She's overcome so much to get to where she is today, the glue that holds them all together.
I am so sad that this series has come to an end and I have to say goodbye to this crazy world and these characters that slowly crept into my heart.
July 30, 2026
this series was so good!!! 🖤
February 11, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Definitely not on the same level as the Blackwood Institute for me but the ability this author have in writing MIND BLOWING stories where you truly think nothing is going to be resolved until it is never will stop amazing me . This plot is fantastic. The reasons all 3 books are on the 3⭐️ratings are because of some things that annoyed me a LOT ! I couldn’t forgive what she did to Hunter….. he went from the baddest strong boss main character to a secondary weak character, and that is not only because of what happened to him which I ALSO hated, I didn’t think was necessary. But also because he was made a second thought. He had less POV’s then the others and she didn’t show the other characters being very there for him, she didn’t show tell us they were doing this and that but it wasn’t very well described. At one point I was MAD at Harlow because she should’ve been 24/7 by his side and she wasn’t, after you do something so monumental to a main character, the least I expect is for him to have unconditional support and love, I expect to see on page how they are all doing everything they can to help him. Specifically when the accident was due to Harlow stupidity…. Yeah as you can see I was mad.
The other characters develop was cool but I end it up with my favorite being Enzo from first to last book. I also like that here in this trilogy the guys are not with each other, I normally love when the boyfriends are also with each other, but in the case of this trilogy it works exactly as it is, they are all only with Harlow and solely focus on her.
As I said the story is WORTH IT and the crazy shenanigans that this book takes you left me on the edge of my seat the whole time. She is a very talented writer FOR SURE ! 🖤
Definitely not on the same level as the Blackwood Institute for me but the ability this author have in writing MIND BLOWING stories where you truly think nothing is going to be resolved until it is never will stop amazing me . This plot is fantastic. The reasons all 3 books are on the 3⭐️ratings are because of some things that annoyed me a LOT ! I couldn’t forgive what she did to Hunter….. he went from the baddest strong boss main character to a secondary weak character, and that is not only because of what happened to him which I ALSO hated, I didn’t think was necessary. But also because he was made a second thought. He had less POV’s then the others and she didn’t show the other characters being very there for him, she didn’t show tell us they were doing this and that but it wasn’t very well described. At one point I was MAD at Harlow because she should’ve been 24/7 by his side and she wasn’t, after you do something so monumental to a main character, the least I expect is for him to have unconditional support and love, I expect to see on page how they are all doing everything they can to help him. Specifically when the accident was due to Harlow stupidity…. Yeah as you can see I was mad.
The other characters develop was cool but I end it up with my favorite being Enzo from first to last book. I also like that here in this trilogy the guys are not with each other, I normally love when the boyfriends are also with each other, but in the case of this trilogy it works exactly as it is, they are all only with Harlow and solely focus on her.
As I said the story is WORTH IT and the crazy shenanigans that this book takes you left me on the edge of my seat the whole time. She is a very talented writer FOR SURE ! 🖤
January 7, 2025
Yeah this one had me crying several times.
It was truly the perfect ending.
It was truly the perfect ending.
October 3, 2025
Una serie bellissima
August 3, 2023
“I promised you the world, Harlow,” he murmurs into my mouth. “Now I’m going to give it to you.”
“What if I don’t want the world? What if I only want you four and nothing else?”
The corner of his mouth hooks up. “You already have us, come hell or high water. This is our happy fucking forever, baby.”
I press my forehead against his.
“Fucking forever.”
So many things going wrong with this😭
Breaks my fucking heart because i actually liked the plot and the trilogy.
1) we needed to SEE MORE HUNTER. Hunter is why I finished this book and also I wanted to read how that stinky pastor Michaels actually got in
2) Theo being a submissive. I can track but lord something about him being a submissive did not sit right with me.
3)The way Leighton wasn't very supportive and was fussy about hunter's hearing loss.
4)Enzo was just.... Enzo. Your stereotypical grumpy rough hero.
5) THE BOYS HAD NO CONNECTION OUT OF HARLOW AND THIS CASE.
if you take out harlow from this dynamic, the boys are nothing.
It was a messy clusterfuck 😔
Oh some things i ACTUALLY liked.
The smut scene with Leighton, Harlow and Theo.
MY MY MY
LEIGH BOSSING AROUNG THEO WAS SO FUCKING HOT.
The smut scene with ALL the boys oh made me so happy.
Hunter.
No you don't understand how much it was just HUNTER that made me finish this
The plot ACTUALLY giving me smth at the end.
It was SO visual which I did like.
But no sadly this did not hit the way it was supposed to,
And i wholeheartedly feel sad over this.
“What if I don’t want the world? What if I only want you four and nothing else?”
The corner of his mouth hooks up. “You already have us, come hell or high water. This is our happy fucking forever, baby.”
I press my forehead against his.
“Fucking forever.”
So many things going wrong with this😭
Breaks my fucking heart because i actually liked the plot and the trilogy.
1) we needed to SEE MORE HUNTER. Hunter is why I finished this book and also I wanted to read how that stinky pastor Michaels actually got in
2) Theo being a submissive. I can track but lord something about him being a submissive did not sit right with me.
3)The way Leighton wasn't very supportive and was fussy about hunter's hearing loss.
4)Enzo was just.... Enzo. Your stereotypical grumpy rough hero.
5) THE BOYS HAD NO CONNECTION OUT OF HARLOW AND THIS CASE.
if you take out harlow from this dynamic, the boys are nothing.
It was a messy clusterfuck 😔
Oh some things i ACTUALLY liked.
The smut scene with Leighton, Harlow and Theo.
MY MY MY
LEIGH BOSSING AROUNG THEO WAS SO FUCKING HOT.
The smut scene with ALL the boys oh made me so happy.
Hunter.
No you don't understand how much it was just HUNTER that made me finish this
The plot ACTUALLY giving me smth at the end.
It was SO visual which I did like.
But no sadly this did not hit the way it was supposed to,
And i wholeheartedly feel sad over this.
July 11, 2024
Harlow has spent the last 13 years in captivity watching 18 girls being brutally tortured and murdered by Pastor Michaels and Mrs Michaels. When she escapes, she is protected by Sabre Security and moves in with Hunter, Enzo, Leighton and Theo.
Harlow is unable to remember any part of her old life and the memories she does have of the last 13 years are a mess. It's a race against the clock to catch Pastor Michaels as he continues to kill girls at an alarming rate unless Harlow is returned to him.
Okay, this book did feel slightly slower than book 1 but it was still hugely enjoyable. The plot twist was so well done and believable!
I love Harlow's journey and I'm preferring this over the romance aspect of the book to be honest.
Enzo & Hunter are definitely my favourite boys but I am enjoy Leighton & Theo more.
Harlow is unable to remember any part of her old life and the memories she does have of the last 13 years are a mess. It's a race against the clock to catch Pastor Michaels as he continues to kill girls at an alarming rate unless Harlow is returned to him.
Okay, this book did feel slightly slower than book 1 but it was still hugely enjoyable. The plot twist was so well done and believable!
I love Harlow's journey and I'm preferring this over the romance aspect of the book to be honest.
Enzo & Hunter are definitely my favourite boys but I am enjoy Leighton & Theo more.
December 11, 2025
3,5 ⭐️ I expected more details about the cult in the end, but at least we got motivation of the evil guy this time. Also plotline with wedding and pregnancy should be extended epilogue of Blackwood Institute
January 24, 2025
Ok give us nothing
August 7, 2023
I hung around for this 3rd book in hopes it got better. But dear lord. This series DRAGGED. This felt like it could have been summed up in one book. MAYBE a duology at best.
The group was not believable. The guys had ZERO chemistry amongst themselves. Not even talking sexually. They are all just roommates who tolerate each other and work together. Even the brothers had no compassion or sympathy for each other. The spice was SLOW and a simmer in my opinion.
Theo was not a match for Harlow, she just filled a void for him which was really sad.
The concept of this series was great but the execution was poor. It needed to be trimmed down and the guys’ relationship really needed to be improved to make this a believable RH. And for the life of me I can’t fathom why an elite security agency with an eye witness couldn’t nail this guy down for over a year considering all the bodies he left behind.
The group was not believable. The guys had ZERO chemistry amongst themselves. Not even talking sexually. They are all just roommates who tolerate each other and work together. Even the brothers had no compassion or sympathy for each other. The spice was SLOW and a simmer in my opinion.
Theo was not a match for Harlow, she just filled a void for him which was really sad.
The concept of this series was great but the execution was poor. It needed to be trimmed down and the guys’ relationship really needed to be improved to make this a believable RH. And for the life of me I can’t fathom why an elite security agency with an eye witness couldn’t nail this guy down for over a year considering all the bodies he left behind.
September 14, 2025
This was the action packed, emotional rollercoaster that I expected!
There is just so much hurt, trauma, changes and new hope for the group and everyone around them, and it is so good to see how far they have come in their relationship to being a strong cohesieve group now.
Also awesome to see Brooke and her guys setteling down in their forever.
AND some little hint to a connected story starting in the periphery of Sabre Security; Where Broken Wings Fly
I am just sad Harlow’s story is ending now…
~i recieved a copy if this book for my honest review. All opinions are my own~
There is just so much hurt, trauma, changes and new hope for the group and everyone around them, and it is so good to see how far they have come in their relationship to being a strong cohesieve group now.
Also awesome to see Brooke and her guys setteling down in their forever.
AND some little hint to a connected story starting in the periphery of Sabre Security; Where Broken Wings Fly
I am just sad Harlow’s story is ending now…
~i recieved a copy if this book for my honest review. All opinions are my own~
August 8, 2023
We’re a family. That means we live and die together, no matter what.
What an epic end to an amazing series! J Rose definitely knows how to write an addictive, page turner.
Check trigger warnings because this trilogy deals with some sensitive, harrowing stuff including cults, rape, kidnap and graphic abuse.
What an epic end to an amazing series! J Rose definitely knows how to write an addictive, page turner.
Check trigger warnings because this trilogy deals with some sensitive, harrowing stuff including cults, rape, kidnap and graphic abuse.
October 12, 2025
5/5 ⭐️
4/5 🌶️
hello hello 🥹🥹🥹🥹 this was a masterpiece. what a perfect end to the trilogy 😭😭 I ALREADY MISS THEM SO MUCH 😩 i wanna say this was the toughest to read out of the three, you get to see each character experience every emotion you could ever imagine. they all go through so much together and individually 😩 my heart broke over and over again but was definitely put back together each time.
everything about every single character is beautifully written, j rose never ever fails 😩 i love each and every one of these characters so much. they’re the perfect pieces to each other, creating their own little family and getting the happy ending they all deserve. after reading each book in the trilogy, you truly got to learn more and more about everyone and fell more in love with them. one of the best parts? everyone from blackwood institute is PRESENT and it made me miss them so much but had me giddy the entire time with how close they all are with each other 🥹 i’m so ready to read the rest of this universe.
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4/5 🌶️
hello hello 🥹🥹🥹🥹 this was a masterpiece. what a perfect end to the trilogy 😭😭 I ALREADY MISS THEM SO MUCH 😩 i wanna say this was the toughest to read out of the three, you get to see each character experience every emotion you could ever imagine. they all go through so much together and individually 😩 my heart broke over and over again but was definitely put back together each time.
everything about every single character is beautifully written, j rose never ever fails 😩 i love each and every one of these characters so much. they’re the perfect pieces to each other, creating their own little family and getting the happy ending they all deserve. after reading each book in the trilogy, you truly got to learn more and more about everyone and fell more in love with them. one of the best parts? everyone from blackwood institute is PRESENT and it made me miss them so much but had me giddy the entire time with how close they all are with each other 🥹 i’m so ready to read the rest of this universe.
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July 21, 2023
Hollow Veins by J Rose is a dark reverse harem romance. This is the third and final book in the Sabre Security series.
I absolutely love J Rose's books! I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn’t wait to see how it was all going to end. I loved the relationship between Harlow, Leighton, Hunter, Enzo, and Theo. I really enjoyed getting all of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I can't wait to dive into the spin off duet Briar Valley so I can see a bit more of Sabre Security.
I would highly recommend this book if you like dark romances, contemporary romances, reverse harem romances, or romantic suspense.
I absolutely love J Rose's books! I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn’t wait to see how it was all going to end. I loved the relationship between Harlow, Leighton, Hunter, Enzo, and Theo. I really enjoyed getting all of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I can't wait to dive into the spin off duet Briar Valley so I can see a bit more of Sabre Security.
I would highly recommend this book if you like dark romances, contemporary romances, reverse harem romances, or romantic suspense.
September 15, 2024
This was a perfect end to the series. A perfect mix of heartbreak, spice and emotions. J Rose has a way of giving you such a good in depth plot with multiple characters that grow over her books and this was just ANOTHER example of what a great writer she is.
Overall
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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July 18, 2023
Coming up for air.
I am in awe. This jaw dropping series comes to a close in this captivating tale and I am not yet ready to say goodbye to these amazing characters. The author delivered a real all-around book full of heartache, trauma, inspiration and passion. The hope Harlow gave both the reader and her men throughout the book was truly a wonder.
This book continues right where we left off from book two, with them jetting off for a much-needed vacation. Unfortunately, when their paradise is cut short, they are forced back to London to continue with what little leads they have for Michael Abbadon. His sadistic tendencies are getting worse and soon his cult of worshippers or Angels of the Abyss, are gearing up for war.
Hunter, Enzo, Leighton and Theo have all embraced the woman they have come to love and cherish and are more than ever willing to do anything to take Michael down to protect their Harlow. With more killings, more deceit and more traumatic memories, we are also met with passion and the hope that despite all of the ugly in the world, there is also good.
The empathy the author created in this entire series was captivating. I did not want to stop turning the pages and am in such awe of this series. I loved it all so much. J Rose did a fantastic job at creating this world and blending all of the craziness together. This series is a definite favorite of mine and I look so much to reading more from her.
In the final showdown, we are left with our eyes wide open, our jaws hanging and one of the best endings I have read in a while. I truly could not get enough of this series.
'Set the world on fire.'
"I don't have to die for them. I have to live in their memory."
"We're a family. That means we live and die together, no matter what. Our family means fuck all if we're dead."
"I think it's time the world heard from the girl who lived, rather than the monster who silenced her..."
Survival is possible.'
*Overall 5/5
*Series Overall 5/5
*Heat? 5/5
*Fast Burn
*MFMMM Romance
*Heartbreakingly beautiful HEA
I am in awe. This jaw dropping series comes to a close in this captivating tale and I am not yet ready to say goodbye to these amazing characters. The author delivered a real all-around book full of heartache, trauma, inspiration and passion. The hope Harlow gave both the reader and her men throughout the book was truly a wonder.
This book continues right where we left off from book two, with them jetting off for a much-needed vacation. Unfortunately, when their paradise is cut short, they are forced back to London to continue with what little leads they have for Michael Abbadon. His sadistic tendencies are getting worse and soon his cult of worshippers or Angels of the Abyss, are gearing up for war.
Hunter, Enzo, Leighton and Theo have all embraced the woman they have come to love and cherish and are more than ever willing to do anything to take Michael down to protect their Harlow. With more killings, more deceit and more traumatic memories, we are also met with passion and the hope that despite all of the ugly in the world, there is also good.
The empathy the author created in this entire series was captivating. I did not want to stop turning the pages and am in such awe of this series. I loved it all so much. J Rose did a fantastic job at creating this world and blending all of the craziness together. This series is a definite favorite of mine and I look so much to reading more from her.
In the final showdown, we are left with our eyes wide open, our jaws hanging and one of the best endings I have read in a while. I truly could not get enough of this series.
'Set the world on fire.'
"I don't have to die for them. I have to live in their memory."
"We're a family. That means we live and die together, no matter what. Our family means fuck all if we're dead."
"I think it's time the world heard from the girl who lived, rather than the monster who silenced her..."
Survival is possible.'
*Overall 5/5
*Series Overall 5/5
*Heat? 5/5
*Fast Burn
*MFMMM Romance
*Heartbreakingly beautiful HEA
July 13, 2023
"Hollow Veins" is the final book in the "Sabre Security" series, and what an epic ending it is... Once I was at the end of this book I had tears in my eyes, a lump in my throat and a big smile on my face. This might not make any sense if you haven't read the book yet, but I swear it will once you're finished.
Before we reach the end, there is a lot more happening in this final book. Harlow has come a long way throughout this series, and this final book shows her as the amazing woman she is. She's brave, filled with love and compassion, and so ... damn ... strong! I truly admire the person she became, and the positive influence she has on everyone around her. While building up to an epic final, some of the scenes in this book left me with goosebumps. Even though I can hardly imagine things like this happening in real life, we know they do and it left me a little unsettled at times. I mean this in a good way; the author managed to capture human nature in an epic story with this series and I can't imagine what she will bring us next.
I absolutely recommend this series; it's one of the best dark contemporary RH series I've ever read with an amazing plot, wonderful characters and some very hot spicy scenes. I'm sad it's finished, but I'm sure I'll devour whatever this author comes up with next.
Before we reach the end, there is a lot more happening in this final book. Harlow has come a long way throughout this series, and this final book shows her as the amazing woman she is. She's brave, filled with love and compassion, and so ... damn ... strong! I truly admire the person she became, and the positive influence she has on everyone around her. While building up to an epic final, some of the scenes in this book left me with goosebumps. Even though I can hardly imagine things like this happening in real life, we know they do and it left me a little unsettled at times. I mean this in a good way; the author managed to capture human nature in an epic story with this series and I can't imagine what she will bring us next.
I absolutely recommend this series; it's one of the best dark contemporary RH series I've ever read with an amazing plot, wonderful characters and some very hot spicy scenes. I'm sad it's finished, but I'm sure I'll devour whatever this author comes up with next.
July 12, 2023
Hollow Veins by J Rose ☆☆☆☆☆
'𝐒𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧— 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞.'
Hollow Veins is the third and last book in The Sabre Security series by J Rose and as always, please check your tw's diving in.
I really don't know how to write this review as its come so full circle and what an absolute banger it was.
Hollow Veins starts right up with a prologue that actually made me feel quite sorry for someone who I've hated over the entire series, only Jess could write someone so hedonistic but actually make me feel slightly sorry for.
'𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐝, 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.'
Harlow, I just absolutely adore her. She is everything and the way she's grown, mentally and physically, and the woman she's become. She's the glue that holds her, Theo, Enzo, Leighton and Hunter together, and I loved that although this is a dark story, there are glimpses of humour that shine through in all the characters.
Harlow and her guys are so well written and so complex but all bring something completely different to the group. Theo is one of my absolute favourite men Jess has written, and two parts made me actually sob my heart out. Hunter is going through so much, he's grieving, he's adapting, and he's beautifully learning to put his broken pieces back together. Leighton I feel is the one alongside Harlow who is trying to hold everyone together, whilst fighting his own battles, and then you have Enzo, Enzo is a clear leader, he and the other three guys would light a match and burn the world down for Harlow, and I love the little family they've created.
And the addition of Brooklyn and her guys, and the wedding, and the bit of Eli that made me cry. I can't help but just be so obsessed with these characters and worlds that J rose builds so beautifully. They are broken, they are damaged, they are beautiful.
Also just another shout out to Jess for another absolutely perfect playlist to accompany one of my favourite books of the year. She kills these every damn time.
I honestly cannot wait to see what you come up with next for this world!
'𝐖𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫.'
'𝐒𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧— 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞.'
Hollow Veins is the third and last book in The Sabre Security series by J Rose and as always, please check your tw's diving in.
I really don't know how to write this review as its come so full circle and what an absolute banger it was.
Hollow Veins starts right up with a prologue that actually made me feel quite sorry for someone who I've hated over the entire series, only Jess could write someone so hedonistic but actually make me feel slightly sorry for.
'𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐝, 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.'
Harlow, I just absolutely adore her. She is everything and the way she's grown, mentally and physically, and the woman she's become. She's the glue that holds her, Theo, Enzo, Leighton and Hunter together, and I loved that although this is a dark story, there are glimpses of humour that shine through in all the characters.
Harlow and her guys are so well written and so complex but all bring something completely different to the group. Theo is one of my absolute favourite men Jess has written, and two parts made me actually sob my heart out. Hunter is going through so much, he's grieving, he's adapting, and he's beautifully learning to put his broken pieces back together. Leighton I feel is the one alongside Harlow who is trying to hold everyone together, whilst fighting his own battles, and then you have Enzo, Enzo is a clear leader, he and the other three guys would light a match and burn the world down for Harlow, and I love the little family they've created.
And the addition of Brooklyn and her guys, and the wedding, and the bit of Eli that made me cry. I can't help but just be so obsessed with these characters and worlds that J rose builds so beautifully. They are broken, they are damaged, they are beautiful.
Also just another shout out to Jess for another absolutely perfect playlist to accompany one of my favourite books of the year. She kills these every damn time.
I honestly cannot wait to see what you come up with next for this world!
'𝐖𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫.'
September 1, 2023
This one was simply too long. It dragged and dragged, even the last one was borderline too much. This one just wasn’t it. The little action definitely did not make up for the boredom and the creativity definitely left like the fun parts were all so predictable and that ending was very unsatisfying. What a horrible way to end a sertis.
February 9, 2025
5/5⭐️ 4/5🌶️
——• Reverse Harem 🔪❤️🩹
I have no way of putting this into words apart from it's incredibly fucked up but so damn good. This whole story screams trigger warning as it's based on a girl who was kept as a prisoner by a serial killer and I swear to god, there is so much depth to this story that I can't stop reading. It’s been a while since I immediately jumped into the next book and I did so with book 2 and 3.
Book 1 (as above) was fucking phenomenal idgaf and was my second 5⭐ star for 2025 and making it even better was that it's book one to the trilogy which always gets me excited!!
Book 2 was a 4⭐️ because as much as I loved it, I feel like there was just to much back and forth with how the MMC went about things and that JR only did it for the sake of dragging the story out, which annoyed the fuck out me.
Book 3 was another 5⭐️ and despite feeling similar to the back and forth throughout this one, there was more to it which made everything make sense. Whilst the capture of Michael didn’t hit like I thought it would have, the way everything ended did.
I think their story overall was beautiful and as my very first time reading J Rose, it was one hell of a fucking read 🔥🔥
I will be honest by saying I didn't read much about this before jumping into it as I thought it was just a RH with a thriller vibe to it but IT IS SO MUCH MORE THEN THAT and I promise you its worth it!!
SIDE NOTE: Read the Blackwood Institute Series first as they are heavily involved throughout this story.
——• Reverse Harem 🔪❤️🩹
I have no way of putting this into words apart from it's incredibly fucked up but so damn good. This whole story screams trigger warning as it's based on a girl who was kept as a prisoner by a serial killer and I swear to god, there is so much depth to this story that I can't stop reading. It’s been a while since I immediately jumped into the next book and I did so with book 2 and 3.
Book 1 (as above) was fucking phenomenal idgaf and was my second 5⭐ star for 2025 and making it even better was that it's book one to the trilogy which always gets me excited!!
Book 2 was a 4⭐️ because as much as I loved it, I feel like there was just to much back and forth with how the MMC went about things and that JR only did it for the sake of dragging the story out, which annoyed the fuck out me.
Book 3 was another 5⭐️ and despite feeling similar to the back and forth throughout this one, there was more to it which made everything make sense. Whilst the capture of Michael didn’t hit like I thought it would have, the way everything ended did.
I think their story overall was beautiful and as my very first time reading J Rose, it was one hell of a fucking read 🔥🔥
I will be honest by saying I didn't read much about this before jumping into it as I thought it was just a RH with a thriller vibe to it but IT IS SO MUCH MORE THEN THAT and I promise you its worth it!!
SIDE NOTE: Read the Blackwood Institute Series first as they are heavily involved throughout this story.
July 18, 2023
*RH
*Contemporary
*Multi-POV
*abused FMC
*established harem (4)
*slow burn
*plot focus - detective
*emotional!!
*3/3
Epic ending 🖤
There’s sooo many twists in this final book!
This one starts with Harlow and her harem sequestered away enjoying a break from reality…but it soon comes crashing down around them, forcing them back to the UK. And honestly Abbadon certainly brings them a lot to then have to deal with! You are so rooting for them to take him down. It he manages to continue to lurk in the shadows 😡😡
Whilst this is going on though Harlow is going through her own personal journey and I love how she deals and the strength she shows 😍
The guys also have their own personal demons to deal with and questions they’re raising about the future, at points it certainly seems like this case will tear them apart but they come out stronger 🥰🥰
Love the interconnection with Rose other series to and the friendship with Brooke 😄
There are some deep and dark moments throughout in line with this trilogy so do be mindful of CWs.
It’s so cleverly written, especially the take down, don’t get me wrong I was a bit like oh right 😐 but then realising there was still more book left and then what came it was an oh oohhhhhhhh 😲😲😲 moment! IYKYK and if not defo read it and you will 😳
This is truly a sorry of and for survivors!
*Contemporary
*Multi-POV
*abused FMC
*established harem (4)
*slow burn
*plot focus - detective
*emotional!!
*3/3
Epic ending 🖤
There’s sooo many twists in this final book!
This one starts with Harlow and her harem sequestered away enjoying a break from reality…but it soon comes crashing down around them, forcing them back to the UK. And honestly Abbadon certainly brings them a lot to then have to deal with! You are so rooting for them to take him down. It he manages to continue to lurk in the shadows 😡😡
Whilst this is going on though Harlow is going through her own personal journey and I love how she deals and the strength she shows 😍
The guys also have their own personal demons to deal with and questions they’re raising about the future, at points it certainly seems like this case will tear them apart but they come out stronger 🥰🥰
Love the interconnection with Rose other series to and the friendship with Brooke 😄
There are some deep and dark moments throughout in line with this trilogy so do be mindful of CWs.
It’s so cleverly written, especially the take down, don’t get me wrong I was a bit like oh right 😐 but then realising there was still more book left and then what came it was an oh oohhhhhhhh 😲😲😲 moment! IYKYK and if not defo read it and you will 😳
This is truly a sorry of and for survivors!
October 4, 2023
So I really enjoyed the Blackwood Institute more but this was still an enjoyable series. Rather than a crazy, revenge riddled heroine we have the emotionally fragile Harlow who has been a prisoner in a literal cage for over ten years. This book finally brings a just ending for the Pastor and even an ally of his that until now has been unknown. Together with the guys Harlow rather quickly adapts to the real world but more than that she quite quickly latches on to the guys and allows them to be her everything. With a few bumps in the road they do get their HEA and I'm glad things for them all worked out but especially Hunter.
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February 23, 2024
This is my review for all 3 books in this series.
I have been so nervous about starting this series because I love as in loooove Blackwood Institute. But of course I should have known there was nothing to worry about because J Rose absolutely smashed it.
I don't think anything will beat Blackwood Institute, I mean it's no. 2 on my all time favorites list and I don't see anything knocking it off the podium anytime soon.
But this was so good. I was so happy to be semi back in this world. I enjoyed seeing old characters again. More importantly I enjoyed this new world of J Rose's.
Usually in books I like the male character more than the girl, but here I loved Harlow so much. I loved seeing her grow. She went from quiet and scared to strong, resilient and brave. She was damn brave, she didn't think twice about sacrificing herself to save those she loved and I was so here for it.
I loved the guys too of course. I think Leighton was my favorite. He was so sweet and funny. I felt like each of the guys gave something to Harlow that she needed in order to grow into herself.
I'm sad this whole world is over but man have I enjoyed it.
I have been so nervous about starting this series because I love as in loooove Blackwood Institute. But of course I should have known there was nothing to worry about because J Rose absolutely smashed it.
I don't think anything will beat Blackwood Institute, I mean it's no. 2 on my all time favorites list and I don't see anything knocking it off the podium anytime soon.
But this was so good. I was so happy to be semi back in this world. I enjoyed seeing old characters again. More importantly I enjoyed this new world of J Rose's.
Usually in books I like the male character more than the girl, but here I loved Harlow so much. I loved seeing her grow. She went from quiet and scared to strong, resilient and brave. She was damn brave, she didn't think twice about sacrificing herself to save those she loved and I was so here for it.
I loved the guys too of course. I think Leighton was my favorite. He was so sweet and funny. I felt like each of the guys gave something to Harlow that she needed in order to grow into herself.
I'm sad this whole world is over but man have I enjoyed it.
July 22, 2023
The End 😭😭😭
This is the end of Harlow and her guys’ story. This is a story about surviving and finding yourself after years upon years of trauma. This story is not for the faint of heart. This story will break your heart before it inevitably repairs it. This is a definite must read!!
This is the end of Harlow and her guys’ story. This is a story about surviving and finding yourself after years upon years of trauma. This story is not for the faint of heart. This story will break your heart before it inevitably repairs it. This is a definite must read!!
January 13, 2024
Wow. What an incredible end to this series.
My heart was racing the entire time. My anxiety went through the roof with this one. This one was by far the darkest out of the 3 but also the most hopeful and inspiring.
I'm so happy everything worked out for Harlow and her family despite all the chaos and heartache.
My heart was racing the entire time. My anxiety went through the roof with this one. This one was by far the darkest out of the 3 but also the most hopeful and inspiring.
I'm so happy everything worked out for Harlow and her family despite all the chaos and heartache.
September 26, 2024
This book- 3.5 ⭐️
Series- 4⭐️
This series has had me in a chokehold for the last few days-
I loved every second of it!
The plot in this one was a little overdone but the characters the CHARACTERS kept me going- I loved Harlow and her men and honestly i can’t choose my favourite man in her harem
Brooke wedding😭 I loved the update on the Blackwood couple and them in general
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the ending had me smiling, I’m glad Harlow and her men got their hea 💕
Series- 4⭐️
This series has had me in a chokehold for the last few days-
I loved every second of it!
The plot in this one was a little overdone but the characters the CHARACTERS kept me going- I loved Harlow and her men and honestly i can’t choose my favourite man in her harem
Brooke wedding😭 I loved the update on the Blackwood couple and them in general
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the ending had me smiling, I’m glad Harlow and her men got their hea 💕
February 14, 2024
no words
I thought I loved Blackstone Institute. This was amazing. It was a thriller, a romance, and spicy all wrapped up in one. I was really hoping for more cases solved by Sabre Security, especially more involving Brook and crew but both stories were wrapped up well.
I thought I loved Blackstone Institute. This was amazing. It was a thriller, a romance, and spicy all wrapped up in one. I was really hoping for more cases solved by Sabre Security, especially more involving Brook and crew but both stories were wrapped up well.
October 1, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
June 27, 2026
3.5/5
July 23, 2023
ARC kindly provided for the author in exchange for an honest review
There may be spoilers for previous books by Sabre Security and Blackwood Institute: The Complete Trilogy
J. Rose gave these characters the ending they deserved with this last book full of feelings, a plot that never fell since Corpse Roads to Hollow Veins, and of course: the best characters. Also, in this book we can see more than ever the amazing shared world that this author has created with the importance of the Blackwood Institute gang in Sabre Security and vice versa and the confirmation of my theory for the ending of Briar Valley. Undoubtedly J. Rose earned her place as one of my favorite authors from the first time I read her, and yet she never ceases to amaze me with her ability to tell the most heartbreaking and beautiful stories ever.
Hunter was a character I didn't like right away, but he ended up winning my heart a bit by the end of the first book, and with Hollow Veins I really appreciated his character growth - I think of the four male characters Hunter has a much more difficult path, going from being in complete control of everything to depending on his family to keep him going, not an easy thing for this grumpy man who has a hard time expressing his feelings and asking for help, and I have to say that although it broke my heart, I loved reading his vulnerable, insecure and fearful side, and how despite the difficult moments and the barrier he tried to put to not show weakness he continued to be that protector for Harlow and his family. Something completely unexpected about this character and that made me cry a lot were those scenes with Theo where they were finally able to put the past behind them!
Enzo continued to prove in this book that he's the giant with the most beautiful heart in the world! I loved the way he was ALWAYS there for Hunter while trying to break down the barrier he put up between him and his family, and the way he takes leadership. I also really liked that the author showed a more vulnerable side of Enzo with the losses and complications they experience but without the character losing the strength that characterizes him, plus, reading his tiredness and desire to continue with his dreams made me experience mixed feelings: it was beautiful, I wanted this to happen to him from the first book, but it was difficult to say goodbye to the image of the Enzo we met in Desecrated Saints.
Leigh will always have a special place in my heart because I love his playful, easy-going, flirtatious personality, and I loved watching him grow so much over these three books! from the impulsive, angry-at-the-world guy who doesn't know what to do with his freedom and feels guilty about his mistakes to a guy who's willing to take control when necessary, who can hold Hunter through the worst of times, even when he doesn't ask for it, that knows how to make Theo have the place he deserves in the family and that always gave Harlow what she needed, but more important: that he wants to take charge of his future and undo his mistakes by himself.
Theo was my favorite from the first time I read him, even before this series started, and I have to say I wasn't very happy after after he had so little involvement in the first book, BUT now I understand that it was the necessary progression of his character and I LOVED every moment of him, from reading him heartbroken over Alyssa's death and trying to stay away from his family, to the little close-ups he had with Harlow and how that helped him find himself and open his heart to the guys again, to be this nerdy, book-loving guy who is also the most reasonable, sensitive and gives all his trust and love to Harlow in the purest and most beautiful way, even though I kind of hate him for interrupting that moment in the gym. And the way in which J. Rose closed HIS plotwas the so touching.
Finally, the girl who united all these characters: Harlow's growth in the series is obvious throughout each book, but I think in this last one we really get to know the real Harlow, a strong, brave girl, who doesn't seek revenge but justice and is willing to do anything to protect her family, who knows when to show mercy without being weak and who allows herself to show her most vulnerable side to those she loves. This girl had one of the most complicated, raw and realistic paths I've ever read, and I think she got the ending she deserved from her and I'm going to miss her dearly!
🖤Hunter: 5/5
🖤Enzo: 5/5
🖤Harlow: 5/5
🖤Theo: 5/5
🖤Leighton: 5/5
🖤Plot: 5/5
🖤Love story: 5/5
🖤Secondary characters: 5/5
🖤Cover: 5/5
🌶️: 4.5/5
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ARC amablemente proporcionada por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
Puede haber spoilers de los libros anteriores de Sabre Security y Blackwood Institute: The Complete Trilogy
J. Rose le dio a estos personajes el final que merecían con un ultimo libro lleno de sentimientos, una trama que nunca cayó desde Corpse Roads hasta Hollow Veins, y por supuesto: los mejores personajes. Además, en este libro podemos ver más que nunca el maravilloso mundo compartido que esta autora ha creado con la importancia que tiene la pandilla de Blackwood Institute en Sabre Security y viceversa, y la confirmación de mi teoría para el final de Briar Valley. Sin lugar a dudas J. Rose se ganó su lugar como una de mis autoras favoritas desde la primera vez que la leí, y aún así no deja de sorprenderme con su habilidad para contar las historias más desgarradoras y hermosas.
Hunter fue un personaje que no me gustó de inmediato, pero que terminó ganándose un poco mi corazón al final del primer libro, y con Hollow Veins pude apreciar realmente el crecimiento de su personaje: creo que de los cuatro personajes masculinos Hunter es el que tiene un camino mucho más complicado, pues pasa de estar en completo control de todo a depender de su familia para seguir adelante, algo que no es nada fácil para este hombre gruñón al que le cuesta expresar sus sentimientos y pedir ayuda, y tengo que decir que aunque me rompió el corazón, me encantó leer su lado vulnerable, inseguro y temeroso, y como a pesar de los momentos complicados y la barrera que intentaba poner para no mostrar debilidad siguió siendo ese protector para Harlow y su familia. Algo completamente inesperado de este personaje y que me hizo llorar muchísimo fueron esas escenas con Theo en las que por fin pudieron dejar el pasado atrás!
Enzo siguió demostrando en este libro que es el gigante con el corazón más hermoso del mundo! Me encantó la manera en la que SIEMPRE estuvo ahí para Hunter al mismo tiempo que intentaba romper la barrera que este ponía entre él y su familia, y la manera en la que asume el liderazgo. También me gustó mucho que la autora mostrara un lado más vulnerable de Enzo es Hollow Veins con las perdidas y complicaciones que experimentan pero sin que el personaje pierda la fuerza que lo caracteriza, además, me hizo experimentar sentimientos encontrados leer su cansancio y ganas de seguir con sus sueños: fue hermoso, quise que esto le pasara a su personaje desde el primer libro, pero fue difícil decirle adiós a la imagen del Enzo que conocimos en Desecrated Saints.
Leigh siempre va a tener un lugar especial en mi corazón porque amo su personalidad bromista, sencilla y coqueta, y me encantó leerlo crecer tanto a lo largo de estos tres libros: pasó de ser el chico impulsivo y enojado con el mundo que no sabe qué hacer con su libertad y se siente culpable por sus errores a un chico que está dispuesto a tomar el control cuando es necesario, que puede sostener a Hunter en los perores momento, aun cuando él no lo pide, que sabe como hacer que Theo tenga el lugar que merece en la familia y que siempre le dio a Harlow lo que ella necesitaba, pero más importante: que quiere tomar las riendas de su futuro y revertir sus equivocaciones por si mismo.
Theo fue mi favorito desde la primera vez que lo leí, incluso antes de que esta serie empezara, y tengo que decir no estuve muy feliz después de que apreciara tan poco en el primer libro, PERO ahora entiendo que era la progresión necesaria de su personaje y AMÉ cada momento de él, desde leerlo con el corazón roto por la muerte de Alyssa y tratando de mantenerse alejado de su familia, pasando por los pequeños acercamientos que tuvo con Harlow y como eso lo ayudó a encontrarse de nuevo y abrir su corazón de nuevo a los chicos, hasta ser este chico nerd, amante de la lectura que también es el más centrado de todos, sensible y que le entrega toda su confianza y amor a Harlow de la manera más pura y hermosa, aunque lo odie un poco por interrumpir ese momento en el gimnasio. Y la manera en la que J. Rose cerró su trama fue la más conmovedora.
Por último, la chica que unió a todos estos personajes: el crecimiento de Harlow en la serie es obvio a lo largo de cada libro, pero creo que en este ultimo realmente conocemos a la verdadera Harlow, una chica fuerte, valiente, que no busca venganza, si no justicia y esta dispuesta a todo para proteger a los que ama y considera su familia, que sabe cuando mostrar piedad sin ser débil y que se permite mostrarle a los que ama su lado más vulnerable. Esta chica tuvo uno de los caminos más complicados, crudos y realistas que he leído, y creo que tuvo el final que merecía y la voy a extrañar muchísimo!
🖤Hunter: 5/5
🖤Enzo: 5/5
🖤Harlow: 5/5
🖤Theo: 5/5
🖤Leighton: 5/5
🖤Trama: 5/5
🖤Historia de amor: 5/5
🖤Personajes secundarios: 5/5
🖤Portada: 5/5
🌶️: 4.5/5
There may be spoilers for previous books by Sabre Security and Blackwood Institute: The Complete Trilogy
J. Rose gave these characters the ending they deserved with this last book full of feelings, a plot that never fell since Corpse Roads to Hollow Veins, and of course: the best characters. Also, in this book we can see more than ever the amazing shared world that this author has created with the importance of the Blackwood Institute gang in Sabre Security and vice versa and the confirmation of my theory for the ending of Briar Valley. Undoubtedly J. Rose earned her place as one of my favorite authors from the first time I read her, and yet she never ceases to amaze me with her ability to tell the most heartbreaking and beautiful stories ever.
Hunter was a character I didn't like right away, but he ended up winning my heart a bit by the end of the first book, and with Hollow Veins I really appreciated his character growth - I think of the four male characters Hunter has a much more difficult path, going from being in complete control of everything to depending on his family to keep him going, not an easy thing for this grumpy man who has a hard time expressing his feelings and asking for help, and I have to say that although it broke my heart, I loved reading his vulnerable, insecure and fearful side, and how despite the difficult moments and the barrier he tried to put to not show weakness he continued to be that protector for Harlow and his family. Something completely unexpected about this character and that made me cry a lot were those scenes with Theo where they were finally able to put the past behind them!
Enzo continued to prove in this book that he's the giant with the most beautiful heart in the world! I loved the way he was ALWAYS there for Hunter while trying to break down the barrier he put up between him and his family, and the way he takes leadership. I also really liked that the author showed a more vulnerable side of Enzo with the losses and complications they experience but without the character losing the strength that characterizes him, plus, reading his tiredness and desire to continue with his dreams made me experience mixed feelings: it was beautiful, I wanted this to happen to him from the first book, but it was difficult to say goodbye to the image of the Enzo we met in Desecrated Saints.
Leigh will always have a special place in my heart because I love his playful, easy-going, flirtatious personality, and I loved watching him grow so much over these three books! from the impulsive, angry-at-the-world guy who doesn't know what to do with his freedom and feels guilty about his mistakes to a guy who's willing to take control when necessary, who can hold Hunter through the worst of times, even when he doesn't ask for it, that knows how to make Theo have the place he deserves in the family and that always gave Harlow what she needed, but more important: that he wants to take charge of his future and undo his mistakes by himself.
Theo was my favorite from the first time I read him, even before this series started, and I have to say I wasn't very happy after after he had so little involvement in the first book, BUT now I understand that it was the necessary progression of his character and I LOVED every moment of him, from reading him heartbroken over Alyssa's death and trying to stay away from his family, to the little close-ups he had with Harlow and how that helped him find himself and open his heart to the guys again, to be this nerdy, book-loving guy who is also the most reasonable, sensitive and gives all his trust and love to Harlow in the purest and most beautiful way, even though I kind of hate him for interrupting that moment in the gym. And the way in which J. Rose closed HIS plotwas the so touching.
Finally, the girl who united all these characters: Harlow's growth in the series is obvious throughout each book, but I think in this last one we really get to know the real Harlow, a strong, brave girl, who doesn't seek revenge but justice and is willing to do anything to protect her family, who knows when to show mercy without being weak and who allows herself to show her most vulnerable side to those she loves. This girl had one of the most complicated, raw and realistic paths I've ever read, and I think she got the ending she deserved from her and I'm going to miss her dearly!
🖤Hunter: 5/5
🖤Enzo: 5/5
🖤Harlow: 5/5
🖤Theo: 5/5
🖤Leighton: 5/5
🖤Plot: 5/5
🖤Love story: 5/5
🖤Secondary characters: 5/5
🖤Cover: 5/5
🌶️: 4.5/5
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ARC amablemente proporcionada por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
Puede haber spoilers de los libros anteriores de Sabre Security y Blackwood Institute: The Complete Trilogy
J. Rose le dio a estos personajes el final que merecían con un ultimo libro lleno de sentimientos, una trama que nunca cayó desde Corpse Roads hasta Hollow Veins, y por supuesto: los mejores personajes. Además, en este libro podemos ver más que nunca el maravilloso mundo compartido que esta autora ha creado con la importancia que tiene la pandilla de Blackwood Institute en Sabre Security y viceversa, y la confirmación de mi teoría para el final de Briar Valley. Sin lugar a dudas J. Rose se ganó su lugar como una de mis autoras favoritas desde la primera vez que la leí, y aún así no deja de sorprenderme con su habilidad para contar las historias más desgarradoras y hermosas.
Hunter fue un personaje que no me gustó de inmediato, pero que terminó ganándose un poco mi corazón al final del primer libro, y con Hollow Veins pude apreciar realmente el crecimiento de su personaje: creo que de los cuatro personajes masculinos Hunter es el que tiene un camino mucho más complicado, pues pasa de estar en completo control de todo a depender de su familia para seguir adelante, algo que no es nada fácil para este hombre gruñón al que le cuesta expresar sus sentimientos y pedir ayuda, y tengo que decir que aunque me rompió el corazón, me encantó leer su lado vulnerable, inseguro y temeroso, y como a pesar de los momentos complicados y la barrera que intentaba poner para no mostrar debilidad siguió siendo ese protector para Harlow y su familia. Algo completamente inesperado de este personaje y que me hizo llorar muchísimo fueron esas escenas con Theo en las que por fin pudieron dejar el pasado atrás!
Enzo siguió demostrando en este libro que es el gigante con el corazón más hermoso del mundo! Me encantó la manera en la que SIEMPRE estuvo ahí para Hunter al mismo tiempo que intentaba romper la barrera que este ponía entre él y su familia, y la manera en la que asume el liderazgo. También me gustó mucho que la autora mostrara un lado más vulnerable de Enzo es Hollow Veins con las perdidas y complicaciones que experimentan pero sin que el personaje pierda la fuerza que lo caracteriza, además, me hizo experimentar sentimientos encontrados leer su cansancio y ganas de seguir con sus sueños: fue hermoso, quise que esto le pasara a su personaje desde el primer libro, pero fue difícil decirle adiós a la imagen del Enzo que conocimos en Desecrated Saints.
Leigh siempre va a tener un lugar especial en mi corazón porque amo su personalidad bromista, sencilla y coqueta, y me encantó leerlo crecer tanto a lo largo de estos tres libros: pasó de ser el chico impulsivo y enojado con el mundo que no sabe qué hacer con su libertad y se siente culpable por sus errores a un chico que está dispuesto a tomar el control cuando es necesario, que puede sostener a Hunter en los perores momento, aun cuando él no lo pide, que sabe como hacer que Theo tenga el lugar que merece en la familia y que siempre le dio a Harlow lo que ella necesitaba, pero más importante: que quiere tomar las riendas de su futuro y revertir sus equivocaciones por si mismo.
Theo fue mi favorito desde la primera vez que lo leí, incluso antes de que esta serie empezara, y tengo que decir no estuve muy feliz después de que apreciara tan poco en el primer libro, PERO ahora entiendo que era la progresión necesaria de su personaje y AMÉ cada momento de él, desde leerlo con el corazón roto por la muerte de Alyssa y tratando de mantenerse alejado de su familia, pasando por los pequeños acercamientos que tuvo con Harlow y como eso lo ayudó a encontrarse de nuevo y abrir su corazón de nuevo a los chicos, hasta ser este chico nerd, amante de la lectura que también es el más centrado de todos, sensible y que le entrega toda su confianza y amor a Harlow de la manera más pura y hermosa, aunque lo odie un poco por interrumpir ese momento en el gimnasio. Y la manera en la que J. Rose cerró su trama fue la más conmovedora.
Por último, la chica que unió a todos estos personajes: el crecimiento de Harlow en la serie es obvio a lo largo de cada libro, pero creo que en este ultimo realmente conocemos a la verdadera Harlow, una chica fuerte, valiente, que no busca venganza, si no justicia y esta dispuesta a todo para proteger a los que ama y considera su familia, que sabe cuando mostrar piedad sin ser débil y que se permite mostrarle a los que ama su lado más vulnerable. Esta chica tuvo uno de los caminos más complicados, crudos y realistas que he leído, y creo que tuvo el final que merecía y la voy a extrañar muchísimo!
🖤Hunter: 5/5
🖤Enzo: 5/5
🖤Harlow: 5/5
🖤Theo: 5/5
🖤Leighton: 5/5
🖤Trama: 5/5
🖤Historia de amor: 5/5
🖤Personajes secundarios: 5/5
🖤Portada: 5/5
🌶️: 4.5/5
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