The Devil's Tattoo

Devil's Tattoo #1

by Nicole R. Taylor

**NO LONGER AVAILABLE**

The Highway to Hell or the Stairway to Heaven?

Zoe Granger picked up her first guitar the day her heart was smashed into a billion pieces. It was a way to keep her mind off her inevitable downward spiral, but music soon became her escape. She's been burned too many times to tell and is just happy to coast through life, never putting herself out there. That's until her best friend Dee suggests they start a band and suddenly she finds herself not just a part of it, but fronting the whole outfit.

They call themselves The Devil's Tattoo and when they release their debut EP, it rockets to the top of the charts and it's like an overnight fairytale. Contracts, photo shoots, royalties and interviews are heaped onto the shy Zoe and it's like she's finally found her place. Then comes the phone call that changes everything. They've been asked to co-headline a tour with one of the hottest bands of the moment, The Stabs and Zoe will never be the same again.

Will Strickland is one fourth of the hottest indie rock band to ever grace the airwaves. He's the bass player in The Stabs, hot as hell and could have his pick of any girl that flings herself at him. But he's only got eyes for Zoe and she has no idea why he'd bother. She's got one hell of a trust issue and an attitude to boot and Will seems to be the one who wants to tame her, but is he game enough?

The Devil's Tattoo and The Stabs go on the road and it's either going to be a highway to hell or a stairway to heaven. Only time will tell who will come out on top and Zoe's determined to do it without getting her heart broken… again.

The Devil's Tattoo is a rock'n'roll romance set in Australia. It's a story about two people learning to love again through the one thing they know best, music. It has a dose of drama, some colourful language, a HEA and some sex scenes. It's a stand alone novel within a series. It's recommended for readers 18 and up.

Genres: Romance, New Adult, Music, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Musicians, Young Adult

360 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 9, 2013

About the author

Nicole R. Taylor is an Australian Urban Fantasy author.
She lives in the western suburbs of Melbourne dreaming up nail biting stories featuring bad-ass witches, duplicitous vampires, hunky shape shifters and devious monsters.
She likes chocolate, cat memes and video games.
When she’s not writing, she likes to think of what she’s writing next.


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Reviews

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Rockin', Aussie Talkin', Real Band Experience Stars

This was a pleasant surprise for me. It was recommended by Capt'n Heather;
A freebie on Amazon, which had all of the authentic feel of a band on the road getting its' legs and notoriety.

Mix in a singer songwriter who doesn't know how talented and beautiful she is; a traumatic past relationship which left her broken and the attraction of the hot indie bass player of another band.
These two have both had horrible experiences in love.
These two both keep the past secret.
And most importantly, these two both are so smitten with each other...
they just keep mucking it up.
We get both POVs and this allows us to see how simple communication would really work in this book world. But like one reviewer told me long ago, where would we be without some kind of conflict or confusion; just HEA in 10 pages. (Thank you, SueBee)

The steam factor worked itself up to a real boil. It took awhile but once it kicked in, it felt real.

The flavor of the Aussie speak was interesting for me and I really felt I was touring with them. There was an easy feel of description; there were moments when I could think I was actually watching the performance and see how good it was.

I'm glad it was recommended; enjoyed the ride and got my HEA. Aussie Style :D

[Patrycja · Rating 3 out of 5]

**ARC kindly provided by an author in exchange for honest review **

3.5 stars!



The Devil’s Tattoo totally surprised me, because in some way is like every other rock star romance story I’ve read, but still has a hint of uniqueness that I really appriciated. As much confused as I was Nicole R Taylor’s book did a great number on me. This unusual Aussie charm made my heart melt and Zoe & Will’s story was totally in Rock’n’Roll style, without being overwhelmed with every stereotype, which is another advantage.

This story is about Zoe, who is really lonely young woman. She has only one friend who believes her no matter what. After what happened with her ex, she build thick walls and stopped trying to really live. The only thing she looked forward was playing her guitar. Fortunately thanks to push from Dee, she becomes lead singer of The Devil’s Tattoo and starts to breathe again.
Will is bassist in another indie band. When he sees Zoe playing he wants her and her band on tour with them. He’s mesmerized by this beautiful woman who’s his siren. Now, he has to coax Zoe in believing she can love again.

"The Walls have gone up, the Walls have closed down
The Walls that you have built up
Built up inside you"

I adored Zoe and Will’s juvenile crash, it was so unique as well as at times frustrating, but I could not help myself, and every time Will tried to make a move and started acting like a middle schooler my heart swell and I swooned.



I also loved Zoe and her rocker chick vibe! It was sexy as hell and I pictured her as singer of one of my favorite bands – Halestorm. After that idea popped into my head I couldn’t stop liking her more.

Eh, but unfortunately reading few another cliches in this type of stories made me gritt my teeth. I guess nowadays it really is hard to find new awesome ideas, that will knock my socks off.

Overall, despite minor issue , The Devil’s Tattoo is great read! I loved everything that made this book a little bit different especially Australia setting. It was nice and refreshing to see Aussie music and nice rocker girl with kick ass attidute. I collected this differences like gems. I only can wish they were more of them.


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[~ Becs ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this - beautifully paced romance.

Review to come


4.5 stars!

[SoBeA · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, for the most part this was pretty awesome, 3.5 stars until the last quarter, but only because I wasn't too happy about the ending, so 3 stars for the last bit. It just felt like the H and h's secrets were built up so much so, that when they were finally reveled, they should've been more intense. < spoiler> I'd like to think, I'd be more sympathetic in reality, but in the book, it just felt like, ESP with the H's secret, it should've been bigger, to effect him the way it did plus, the H does something stupid, and IMO, was forgiven way too easily. I think was angrier than the h. I mean at least, a couple hours. Or better yet, even a day should've gone by, before everything was all hunky dory again! .

Anyway, like said a mostly, awesome read :)

[Deanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really worked for me! I knew after reading the synopsis I would really enjoy this one. I'm a huge music fan and an indie snob at that. All the bands mentioned were right up my alley so I could completely picture in my mind what Zoe and Will looked like to me and the music their bands made. The story had me hooked from the beginning. Although it could have developed a little faster for me...I could have used a little more happy time between Zoe and Will. There are a lot of characters to go around for more books so I'm totally looking forward to reading more from Ms. Taylor! Overall, great rocker romance that sucked me in!

[Dee Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe is a songwriter and guitar player. Three years ago, she suffered emotional and physical pain so devastating, she locked herself away into her apartment and swore to never again hand over her heart to some man to only have it crushed. Then, there is Will, a bass player in the band, Stabs. He too suffered a betrayal a few years ago that caused him to close up emotionally and a cold darkness settled around him. How these two musicians worked through the heartbreaks of their past, how to open their hearts after being frozen and faced the ultimate testing of their fragile relationship makes this story interesting, captivating, romantic and entertaining. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Five stars.

[Tricia Santos · Rating 4 out of 5]

**ARC received in exchange for honest review**

The Devil’s Tattoo book was just flat-out wonderful. Shocker based on the title of the story, right? I loved the adorableness, the awkwardness, the angst, the writing, the music, the emotions, the characters…it was just a feel-good story. The plot is unique and the writing is refreshing. The book is a short, sweet, light read that I definitely didn’t know would suck me in so fast. I’m not going to go over the plot much like I usually do because the synopsis does a spot on job of telling you what to expect. Except they forget to mention how much this book makes you FEEL. A well-written synopsis is hard to come by these days, and it definitely showcases how great the writing style was. It flowed perfectly and the story was well-paced.

“You read about these kinds of things in soppy romance novels or in hipster chick flick movies. The lonesome plain girl in the crowd and the handsome indie guy in the popular band chases her and despite all the advice not to from band mates and vice versa. Then again, people shouldn’t read too much into a look.”

I fell in love with all the characters from the very beginning. Despite them all being rockstars, they all felt very relatable. Zoe is one of the most real heroines I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. She’s refreshingly different with tattoos, a rocking body, and a mad intuition when it comes to music. Zoe is in a bad place in the beginning of the book from a relationship, no doubt. But with lots of coaxing and pushing from her best friend and pseudo brother, Dee, she is slowly able to begin her journey of self-discovery. Part of that journey involves them forming a band with some friends that quickly sky-rockets to popularity in Australia (yes, I adored the setting). Zoe is a self-taught prodigy, and she is so humble about her talents. Among other things. She is really insecure at first, hiding behind her hair and Dee. I really enjoyed seeing her come out of her shell and becoming the boss that she is when she’s on stage immersed in her music. At first, she was awkward around Will, because she is just coming out of her shell. But Zoe is snarky and feisty as hell. She also has the biggest heart, as shown in the way she played matchmaker with Sophie and Chris. As we find out more about her crappy last few years, my respect for her grows even more. She is definitely brave. I could see how her insecurities at times could get kind of annoying, but she is a girl who has been badly hurt and she is working on rebuilding herself. I was rooting for her the whole time..

“Right then, I wished I’d done this right, because I could have just walked right out and swept her into my arms and planted a kiss right on her lips. She was wild and perfect.”

Oh, Will… So adorable. He was like one of those young boys who doesn’t know how to show a girl he likes her so he does stupid stuff to get her attention and ends up royally pissing her off instead. In this case, he played the man-whore just to make her jealous. He wanted to see that she was attracted to him. Because he was madly obsessed with her, and she was too uncomfortable to talk to him. The result was a disaster, of course. But it made for wonderful sexual tension. Neither of them were sure of the other’s feelings. He was actually a sweet, caring guy who unfortunately got stuck with the classic rockstar image. He made me “awww…” quite a few times. He just needed guidance. In his defense though, the reason he couldn’t just go talk to Zoe like a grown-up when he became a victim of insta-love was because he didn’t’ want her to think he just wanted to have sex. Speaking of, that was definitely worth the wait and angst. Their chemistry is off the freaking charts. Will had a dirty secret of his own, one that haunted him and was the reason he was messed up the first time he and Zoe had an encounter.

“You make me feel alive, Will Strickland.”
“If I make you feel alive, then you set me on fire.”

I can’t write a review without giving Dee an honorable mention. I can’t wait for his book. He is one of the best supporting characters I have ever seen, and I want him to find his happiness. Anyway, I kind of liked that Will messed it up in the beginning so that they were forced to take their time before jumping into any kind of relationship. IF they had just acted on the instant attraction they felt in the beginning they might have not ended up the way they did. I also adored that this wasn’t a gritty rockstar book, I mean I’m not saying it’s tame, but it didn’t make me cringe. Instead, it made me feel all gooey on the inside. It was a unique spin on many stories we’ve heard over and over: the hate-to-love story, the rockstar story, the broken lovers story, etc. It was a story of learning to move on, learning to let go, learning to not let your past define you, learning to love, and learning to let love in.


“The moment she trusted me enough and let me hold her… I knew it. I knew I wanted her, but I wanted her forever. It wasn’t an attraction anymore. I was falling for her and somehow I knew that like was turning into love.”

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[Jennifer Ricketts (Donnie Darko Girl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for my stop on the blog tour at Donnie Darko Girl.

The Devil's Tattoo had Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song Beat the Devil's Tattoo stuck in my head the entire time I was reading the book. I love that song! The title of this book is what drew me to read the synopsis - obviously this book is named from the song. :) Plus I love tattoos (working on getting three quarter sleeves done), so anything that says "tattoo" will instantly catch my attention.

This book was a whirlwind through the formation and evolution of the band The Devil's Tattoo - the brainchild of Zoe's best friend, Dee. Frank and Chris, friends of Zoe and Dee, round out the band members. Time races forward from the moment the four of them begin practicing together, to their first gig at a small venue, to touring with a big band like The Stab. Zoe had concerns about being in the spotlight as the frontwoman, but she didn't have too much time to worry. She finds out that she's in her element performing music, transforming into a confident woman on stage plus she wrote The Devil's Tattoo's first and instantly popular song Walls.

This book to me is a love letter to music - many of the bands mentioned in the book are real and are some of my favorite bands. I really loved reading about Zoe and Dee's band touring even if I did find it a bit unbelievable that they would become so huge so quickly, basically overnight.

Zoe and Will's romance was a whirlwind. They were obviously attracted to one another, yet just when I thought things were going to progress, Zoe usually would freak out and pull back. I was definitely curious as to what happened to her with her past relationship to make her so afraid of moving into a new relationship. The scar on her arm that she kept touching (covered up with a tattoo) had me guessing there had been physical abuse. She said everyone turned against her at the end of that relationship and started saying nasty things to her, and I couldn't imagine what kind of friends she must have had to turn on her like that or why they would.

Zoe and Will were a bit frustrating to watch. Will's reputation as a womanizer precedes him and makes it a problem for him to let Zoe know he's interested in her as more than just a one night stand. Zoe's past keeps her from being able to move forward without the fear of being hurt. Will was kind of annoying to me, not enough to make me dislike him but just enough to make me wish Zoe wasn't hung up on him. I really love Zoe, and I think I might just be super protective of her! Plus, time moved forward so fast it was a challenge for my brain to keep up.

Overall, I really liked The Devil's Tattoo - I think the pacing was fast, but due to the story it probably wouldn't have worked out any other way. The dialogue was AMAZING, and the writing took my breath away at times. I could clearly hear in my head the characters' Australian accents, and I learned some Australian slang words that I want to use, too! The Devil's Tattoo is a book I'd like to read again just for the dialogue and overall writing - it's THAT good.

[Beverly Diehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I loved: Being inside the Australian club scene, the camaraderie and caring among bandmates, the glimpse of rock life, the way all the guys flocked together and were super-protective of Zoe, especially her best bud Dee, and the OMG hot sex.

Disclaimer: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved, but needed help with Aussie slang. Thank goodness for Kindle built-in dictionaries, to translate for a clueless American like me that arvo = afternoon, sunnies = sunglasses, and doona = duvet/bedspread.

Chapters were told alternately from Zoe and Will's POV. This mostly worked well, BUT... the author often unnecessarily repeated EXACTLY the dialogue and action from the other POV. While the general rule of thumb is "show, not tell" this is the kind of thing where for the reader's sake, telling an abbreviated version and focusing on the different emotions of the characters would have served better.

Other beefs: 1) MOST of the novel was written in past tense, with dialogue in present tense, but there was considerable drift, where the narrative was in present tense. 2) Sometimes typos/spelling were a distraction. For example, the things that guitarists step on to change the sound are ALWAYS "pedals," never "peddles." I've personally been anal about proper use of "it's" and "its" since missing it on a test in high school. There weren't enough typos to make me hate the book, but there were a couple dozen speed-bumps that took me out of the story. The past/present tense issue, the spelling issues, plus the Aussie slang meant that there were too many times I was puzzle-solving rather than being entirely carried away by the story.

3) The initial romance and attraction between Zoe and Will took a little too long to catch fire, IMO. Once it did, look out! Loved the heat and the tenderness between these two.

The sex scenes were A-MAZ-ING-LY hot, and kudos on the consistent condom use. (Yes, Virginia, you CAN use condoms without it ever coming off as less spontaneous or sexy.) If you're a fan of fast and furious when it comes to fucking(FFF), you've hit the jackpot here.

The author clearly knows her way around the clubs and music scene, and her world-building drew me in from the start. Even though I can't give it five stars, due to the issues mentioned above, I really loved this story.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this book – the cover, the title, and the story.

The story-line itself is strong and draws you in right from the start, and is a fast moving page turner. It is written with chapters alternating between Zoe and Will’s POV. I found this interesting because I don’t usually enjoy the alternating POV setup, but in this case it was great and worked very well – actually ……… it was awesome.

The author did a really great job with the characters – each one of them played an integral part in the story which gave it depth and made the relationship between the bands and the members interesting. I loved how each member of the two bands interacted with each other, and how they were there for each other. This was an exciting time for them all, and being on the road and in each other’s company 24/7 must have been difficult, and without the stability of good friendship, it could have all unravelled in an instant.

I especially loved the friendship between Zoe and her best friend Dee. Their friendship and how they related to each other was awesome. He is the type of person any woman would love to have as a best friend. He understood her and protected her from everyone, including herself. He loved her.

I loved the world-building in this book, I could visualize each and every club they played in, the dingy hotels and motels, and life on the touring bus. The author did a great job with this.

This was a really good book, taking a shy and insecure office worker and catapulting her to rock stardom works for me. Add to that the chemistry between Zoe and Will, wow, it was sizzling HOT!

Great book – I loved it, and could not put it down.

[Lorraine Montuori · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t dislike The Devil’s Tattoo, but I didn’t love it either. I’m on the fence completely. I wanted to love it. I enjoy a sexy rock star as much as the next chick. I feel like there was maybe something missing to give it that push from being a good read to a great read.

I had a little trouble getting into it at first, but then I realized that Nicole R. Taylor is Australian, which explained the slang and language. I do find it difficult to judge the writing style, as I don’t know jack about Australian culture, so I’m not going to.

Zoe was a pretty cool chick and Will was sweet. I liked them as a couple. There was a lot of pussy-footing around the fact that they liked each other, and for me, that just took too long. No progress, then wam! They’re together. Zoe had this bad experience with men that she kept pushing Will away because of, and when it’s finally uncovered what happened- there wasn’t enough detail and emotion to make me feel like I could relate to her that well. Will, well…I liked him, but he didn’t give off rock star hottie vibes. The saving grace for me was the beautiful things he says and does in regards to Zoe.

At the end of the day, The Devil’s Tattoo was worth a read if you like rock star books. This is going to be a series, and I’ll be reading the next one.
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[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

ROCK AND ROLL

Zoe Granger learnt to play the guitar to ease her pain. She's a girl who keeps out of the limelight until her best friend Dee pushes her to form a band with him and two other friends. They call themselves " The Devil's Tattoo".

Will Strickland is the bass player for "The Stabs" he first sees Zoe perform and is attracted to her. When his group push for the Devil's Tattoo to go on tour with them, he hopes to get to know Zoe better. But she's been burned before, and his reputation as a womaniser is a definite hindrance. Zoe's best friend Dee is her unwavering self appointed protector and will do anything to stop Zoe from being hurt again.

The author can certainly write that's for sure. But this was just okay for me, when Will and Zoe's back stories are revealed I was thinking okay not nice, but it wasn't anything thst would have you thinking OMG. My other bug bear with this is, it focuses very heavily on the music industry. I'm guessing that's a subject the author is very familiar with. The romance seemed a bit pushed to the background.

[✦ Ellen’s Reviews ✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars! I was immediately drawn into this book and read it almost in one sitting! I loved the characters, and loved that the author featured a female musician, and not just the same predictable male rock star. Zoe is a tough-on-the-outside, brilliant but insecure up-and-coming singer and songwriter who finds herself on tour with Will, the hot bass player in a popular band. These characters have a lot of depth, and I loved seeing their relationship develop over the course of the story.

I am a big fan of dual POV’s when done right, and and the author does an amazing job here with alternating between Zoe and Will’s voice. There is lots of steam in this story and the scenes between Zoe and Will are natural, sexy and real all at once. An added bonus for me was that I picked up a few new Australian terms! I loved The Devil’s Tattoo and highly recommend it for any fan of rock star books.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

HOT ROCKER ROMANCE.

Slow start I will admit I was up to 60% before it started giving me the urge to read on before that it was about the attraction between Will & Zoe, there careers how they got to tour and Zoe struggling with the fact Will wanted her and due to being hurt before struggled to give in.

Once I reached this mark it was a hot read and I enjoyed it despite a none elaborate ending leaving you just assuming it was a happily ever after.

[Nicole Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't feel their connection. They barely spoke to each other and puf, they were madly in love. The story was predictable and I expected more from the writing style, every character seemed to have an universal way of thinking.

[BookHookup · Rating 3 out of 5]

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First Thoughts..

Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars! This book screams rock and roll!

The Pace, The Plot and The Writing..

Unfortunately, I had some issues with the pacing of the overall story. While I LOVED the edgy and unique environment that was created for this book, I just felt like things seriously stalled in certain places and unrealistically fast-forwarded in others. I’ve read a lot of stories influenced by or centered around music and I can honestly say that The Devil’s Tattoo is one of the first books where I could actually place myself within the scenes of a gig.. The author does a great job lacing her words with authenticity and vividness when it comes to the whole experience behind a concert. When both Will and Zoe were up on stage performing or even when they simply hung out in the venues after their shows, I was so curiously drawn in by their actions and behaviors as popular musicians. I will say though, the music vibe started off strong in the beginning of the story and flowed steadily through the middle, but seemed to fade off as Will and Zoe’s romance hit its high notes and I wish it would of remained constant throughout the entire book. However, I did love cover of this book, the title, the band names, and the bonds and friendships between the band mates. There’s definitely heaps of potential with this series..

The Characters..

Zoe Granger is a damaged woman that allowed the demons of her painful past to heavily influence the person that she is today.. Aside from her best friend and the guys from her band, she doesn’t have the energy for relationships but isn’t interested in one night stands either. Zoe’s character is complex and hard to relate to at times, she’s very intense and personally, I felt she came off pretty cold at times (even though I know she wasn’t..) but was still frustratingly intriguing all at the same time. She throws herself into this sort of rockstar goddess persona on stage, but when she steps away from the microphone, she reverts back into a socially awkward, closed off shell of the girl she used to be. Zoe uses music to escape her reality and eventually becomes the lead of The Devil’s Tattoo, unknowingly memorizing her fans, her band mates and most importantly, Will Strictland..

Will, Will, Will… There’s something immediately captivating about his character.. As one of the guys from the band, The Stabs, he carries around this reputation that has labeled him as bit of a ladies man (aka manwhore), something he may have been at one time but isn’t anymore. Especially after he lays eyes on the wildly beautiful Zoe Granger..

The romance between these two is complicated, confusing and for the most part, swoonworthy. What was frustrating as a reader, was the length of time it took for the pair to finally come to their senses and hookup already. There was heated, instantaneous attraction right from the very beginning, and while I understand why the progression of their relationship was hindered, I felt like some of the events and reactions of the characters were unnecessary and misplaced. It made for choppy translation in my opinion. I think if the importance of Zoe’s brokenness had been introduced earlier on in the story, it may have allowed me to better relate to her and her reasonings. It was those misunderstandings that disrupted the flow and made things a little too confusing for my taste. But, that aside, the chemistry is still undeniable and palpable!

Final Thoughts..

I live for books that incorporate music into its storyline. It’s a difficult topic to write about too because there’s readers like me that are pretty demanding about capturing that “realness” of dark venues, loud music, passionate musicians with an all-consuming romance on top of it! Yes, there were some things that fell short for me when it comes to this book, but as I mentioned earlier, there’s quite a bit of potential as well. I look forward to seeing where the series goes from here!

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

“Was I destined to feel afraid the rest of my life because of what someone else did to me.”

Zoe Granger is a young woman turned musician, who while still being a novice is still very good at what she does. After a horrible memory of a past boyfriend Zoe immerses herself into her music, almost as if it has healing powers. Between her music and her best friend Dee who is a guy by the way, Zoe doesn’t find herself healed, yet these two things in her life give her great strength and an inner peace to believe that one day, just maybe.

Dee comes up with a sort of abrupt plan to form a band, including Zoe as the lead singer/guitar player. And before you know it, this band which is now called “The Devil’s Tattoo” is swinging full force, playing gigs and making plans.

In the midst of all of this we meet Will Strickland, who is a bad news womanizing playboy from the band “The Stabs.” Before Zoe and the boys formed her band was the first time she’d ever laid eyes upon Will and his sultry bass playing ways. It was at a gig that his band was headlining, and it took everything inside her not to stare at him. When their eyes met, they were both obviously taken with each other and this is where there dual crush began. Flash forward to a gig where Will is now the captivated audience member caught in Zoe’s spell, and the game of cat and mouse is in full swing.

“They run through song after song, people cheering and clapping around me, but I’ve only eyes for her. The ghost, the siren and I think I’m alive again.”

Will can’t get Zoe out of his head, so he decides to pursue her band to headline their next tour. They accept and end up touring together, this brings Zoe’s frustrations to head even more. Because as much as she wants and even craves Will, she tries her very best to avoid expanding her crush due to fear of getting hurt again. Dee who is truly the best friend anyone could wish for, is even pushing her to let go and submit to her feelings for Will. By this time we realize that Will’s bad boy ways are behind him, and that his whole focus is on getting Zoe to be his. As the tour winds down Zoe slowly lets Will into her heart, and they become more comfortable around each other.

“The way he wrote, the way he played guitar, the way he sat on my bed. Every time I looked up, he was smiling at me, his stormy grey eyes sparkling and I wondered if this was what it was like. Being happy with someone.”

This book is told in both Zoe and Will’s POV, and the cast of characters are pretty cool. I found myself liking them all. Between the two bands you have Sticks, Chris, Louie, Frank, Pete, and Dean. And then there’s Simone who has quickly become Zoe’s best friend slash band manager. Simone was probably my favorite!

What comes next? Drama of course! There is a beautiful ex of Will’s named Mish who held his heart at some point, because she’s referred to as “The one that got away.” Although at this point in the story Zoe doesn’t know that. All she knows is that some hot chick is attempting to blow her perfect love story out of the water. And of course things happen, and feelings get hurt, and misunderstandings are flying all around etc… I honestly got a little frustrated at times with Zoe, because it was so obvious how Will felt! I just wanted to shake her and say “He’s crazy about you—YOU fool.” Zoe felt like a fraud, like she was the rebound for Will’s broken heart.

After these two finally get there crap together its actually pretty cute. Their affections seemed real and unrushed and the writing was fun and quirky. Will is quite the dreamboat and even though Zoe frustrated me, I guess I could understand why. Us woman can be difficult at times, regardless of our past! If you’re looking for a light read with pretty awesome music references, and some sweet-steamy scenes then this book is perfect for you.

Oh, and I loved some of the song lyrics by the way…

“Just a ghost in the crowd

Look and see her eyes, they glow

It’s a hard mountain to climb

But the view from here is

Undeniable.”

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Initial Thoughts..

Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars! This book screams rock and roll!


The Pace, The Plot and The Writing..

Unfortunately, I had some issues with the pacing of the overall story. While I LOVED the edgy and unique environment that was created for this book, I just felt like things seriously stalled in certain places and unrealistically fast-forwarded in others. I’ve read a lot of stories influenced by or centered around music and I can honestly say that The Devil’s Tattoo is one of the first books where I could actually place myself within the scenes of a gig.. The author does a great job lacing her words with authenticity and vividness when it comes to the whole experience behind a concert. When both Will and Zoe were up on stage performing or even when they simply hung out in the venues after their shows, I was so curiously drawn in by their actions and behaviors as popular musicians. I will say though, the music vibe started off strong in the beginning of the story and flowed steadily through the middle, but seemed to fade off as Will and Zoe’s romance hit its high notes and I wish it would of remained constant throughout the entire book. However, I did love cover of this book, the title, the band names, and the bonds and friendships between the band mates. There’s definitely heaps of potential with this series..


The Characters..

Zoe Granger is a damaged woman that allowed the demons of her painful past to heavily influence the person that she is today.. Aside from her best friend and the guys from her band, she doesn’t have the energy for relationships but isn’t interested in one night stands either. Zoe’s character is complex and hard to relate to at times, she’s very intense and personally, I felt she came off pretty cold at times (even though I know she wasn’t..) but was still frustratingly intriguing all at the same time. She throws herself into this sort of rockstar goddess persona on stage, but when she steps away from the microphone, she reverts back into a socially awkward, closed off shell of the girl she used to be. Zoe uses music to escape her reality and eventually becomes the lead of The Devil’s Tattoo, unknowingly memorizing her fans, her band mates and most importantly, Will Strictland..

Will, Will, Will… There’s something immediately captivating about his character.. As one of the guys from the band, The Stabs, he carries around this reputation that has labeled him as bit of a ladies man (aka manwhore), something he may have been at one time but isn’t anymore. Especially after he lays eyes on the wildly beautiful Zoe Granger..

The romance between these two is complicated, confusing and for the most part, swoonworthy. What was frustrating as a reader, was the length of time it took for the pair to finally come to their senses and hookup already. There was heated, instantaneous attraction right from the very beginning, and while I understand why the progression of their relationship was hindered, I felt like some of the events and reactions of the characters were unnecessary and misplaced. It made for choppy translation in my opinion. I think if the importance of Zoe’s brokenness had been introduced earlier on in the story, it may have allowed me to better relate to her and her reasonings. It was those misunderstandings that disrupted the flow and made things a little too confusing for my taste. But, that aside, the chemistry is still undeniable and palpable!


Final Thoughts..

I live for books that incorporate music into its storyline. It’s a difficult topic to write about too because there’s readers like me that are pretty demanding about capturing that “realness” of dark venues, loud music, passionate musicians with an all-consuming romance on top of it! Yes, there were some things that fell short for me when it comes to this book, but as I mentioned earlier, there’s quite a bit of potential as well. I look forward to seeing where the series goes from here!

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

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3.75 stars

The first thing I thought when I finish this book was “I want to listen to some good rock music”. I don’t really know why but I love reading books about bands and rock/heavy-rock music and when I saw The Devil’s Tattoo I knew I had to try be a part of the tour. And good thing I did apply, guys, this book gave me the feels and the chills. And now I’m talking like this… Okay! So, The Devil’s Tattoo is about Zoe, a woman who has been through a difficult situation before (sorry guys, no spoilers in this review!) and found music as a way of finding relief. Turns out she has real talent and her best friend Dee ask her to form a band with him and some friends. Now, the most important thing in this review: how cool of a name is The Devil’s Tattoo. I don’t know if there is a band with this name out there but if not, shame!!! Freaking amazing name for a band I tell you.

Anyway, then appears Will Strickland, the bassist of The Stabs, one of the hottest indie bands out there. Unfortunately, Zoe obviously hates indie music (and guys) because she’s a rock girl through and through. But somehow, she ends up in one of their concerts after being magically attracted to Will after seeing him one night at a bar. Ka-boom, insta-attraction. This I can deal with, it happens, just not insta-love. Since they get signed under the same agency they end up going on the same tour not gonna tell the details of this, trying to stay away from spoilers but this is unbelievably hard! Okay, so Will has also been attracted to her since that night at the bar and asks to make The Devil’s Tattoo go on tour with the Stabs. And so begins the story of The Devil’s Tattoo and Zoe’s possible new love life.

First of all, I must say, I want a friend like Dee. Just go find me one. He’s amazing, adorable, and one of the best main character’s best friend I have ever read. He’s the one who is always there for her and I like him a lot more than Will but what can we do?

One thing that I really liked about The Devil’s Tattoo was how the author didn’t make the main characters say I love you to each other in every page of the book. Ok, their relationship is not an easy one due to Zoe’s past, however, they never made a huge 180º degree change in personality which is what usually happens in most books. However, even though it was represented well, I didn’t really like Zoe and Will’s relationship. At least not until the end of the book, maybe that’s why I didn’t give this book a 4? Will was the epitome of what I don’t like in a guy sometimes, and Zoe, argh, girl just move on. The past doesn’t make a person entirely. Okay, you were a bit traumatized but Will showed you you can be loved, you can trust people. Just get over with it. I actually liked her certain escape to the museum, it was pretty inspiring and relatable. Also, Zoe, girl, why you put up with Will when he does certain things? These aspects made me feel angry but a good kind of angry? The Devil’s Tattoo might have some frustrating moments but in the next page there is always something that would make my heart melt a little, be it Will’s showing Zoe he loves her, Zoe showing a bit of her past, Dee’s lovely way of protecting his friends or even the funny moments between band members. But I’ve gotta say, my favourite scene, apart from the museum one, is probably the radio interview.

The Devil’s Tattoo proved to be a really addictive contemporary book (I kid you not, I was thinking about the review I’d have to write while reading the book, I just wanted to see how it ended). I recommend it to everyone who likes books about music (YES PLEASE!), yummy guys and a romance that makes you feel all kind of feelings.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Straight up - I absolutely adore the cover. It grabbed my attention and every time I checked my Goodreads shelf, it begged me to pick it up. So glad I did.

Zoe is a self-taught guitar prodigy who needed a distraction in her life. Her best friend Dee convinces Zoe to start a band called "The Devil's Tattoo". This leads to a touring opportunity with popular indie band "The Stabs" with the wickedly hot Will Strickland.

This book had everything I love, but was refreshingly light on clichés. Yes we have a tattooed bass player, but my God - get this, he is in an indie band not a high profile internationally known rock band, he is not a sex or drug addict, he doesn't get wasted every night AND he is basically a nice guy when he isn't making an ass of himself because he is trying to impress Zoe. Don't let me give you the wrong impression though because Will Strickland oozes sex appeal so he still has the gorgeous Rock'n'Roll thing goin' on.

The next noteworthy hot male is Dee, short for Dylan but don't let him hear you call him that. He is Zoe's lifelong best friend and he is certainly worthy of the title. Dee is the one constant presence in Zoe's life and won't let anyone mess with his Zo. Honestly, I couldn't help but fall a little in love with Dee and his upbeat attitude. Contrast this to his fierce protection of those he cares about and you have another great character. His scenes in the book stole the show a bit and I am not above begging that he gets his own book sometime soon.

Finally Zoe Granger. Über talented but doesn't rate herself, attractive but doesn't see it, a little naive and simultaneously world weary. Will sees her as a puzzle and I think that is a fair description. The Devil's Tattoo is written in dual point of view alternating between Will and Zoe. We get to spend a lot of time seeing life through Zoe's eyes. I admit, she almost got me to the point of wanting to slap some sense into her, but redeemed herself in the nick of time by surprising me.

To review my reading experience with The Devil's Tattoo, I would admit there was instant attraction with the cover-love. The first few chapters interested me but it wasn't insta-love. I did take a bit to settle into the story. However, it really didn't take me long to appreciate and immerse myself in this book. I think I just needed to be convinced that it wasn't going to be the same-old, same-old and then I gave myself over to the story and loved it.

Also worth mentioning, this book was set in Australia. I have a confession to make. Sometimes I cringe when I read that a book is set in Australia. I love supporting and cheering on local authors, but honestly, it can go either way and be awesome or embarrassing. What made this wonderful was that it was unapologetic in its Aussieness. I found it to be unique, refreshing and I LOVED IT! Most importantly, Nicole R Taylor didn't try too hard, so as an Australian reader it rang true to me. There was nothing too colloquial that makes me think it's appeal wouldn't translate to international readers of this genre. In fact, I think it will add to the enjoyment of those who like to experience other places via the pages of a good book.

I really loved this book - 4.5 Stars

[The Suburban Eclectic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melbourne rockers, Zoe and Will have had their heart broke Hurt so deep there’s no coming back from it. Lucky for them they have their music and their mates to pull them through. It helps them crawl out of their deepest depths of heartache and pain. It helps them feel again. They have an immediate attraction, but is it enough to bring these two gun shy musicians together?

The Devil’s Tattoo is not your usual take on the rock and roll lifestyle. There is no illicit goings-on instead it focuses on the beauty and charm of it’s rockers. Zoe is a singer/songwriter who has been so hurt by a painful breakup that she doesn’t realize how gifted she is. She is the epitome of the cool rock chick that everyone wants to be or be with. That is the persona she projects anyway. Internally she is an anxious, indecisive mess with low self esteem (I can relate). Zoe thinks Will is the typical rocker playboy womanizer, but that could be further from the truth. He is sweet, sensitive, and strong. He too is nursing a broken heart and his tentative, gentle nature almost causes him to lose any gains with Zoe. I think the author perfectly showcased how a hero can expose his vulnerability yet still remain a strong character. Their romance is a slow build, real slow. So slow that I was shouting, “kiss already!” At this point I didn’t care who took the inniative I just wanted someone to make a play. The emotional ebbs and flows yet never loses its tension. This halting, hesitant back and forth between them brought a sense of credibility and relatabillity to the story that I was moved by. The added touch of their friends and band mates pitching in their two cents added to the realness. Although The Devil’s Tattoo is told in dual pov it never felt repetitive or redundant. When they finally get together it leads to some very sensual scenes that are in keeping with the feel of the story. It is never over the top or too much and a nice change of pace from most contemporary romance.

The pacing is even and the dialogue is seamless. I liked that the author stayed true to her native roots and gave us Aussie realness. The slang is easily understood due and adds a nice touch to the story. You can tell the author has a real affinity for music and the industry. Zoe and her band The Devil’s Tattoo is a newcomer in the indie scene. Will and The Stabs are the vets that have been touring and playing the clubs all over the country. It was great to get an insider’s track on the behind the scenes action. All the characters are believable and compelling and really nice, so much so that I wished that I could check them out on their next gig. At times it seemed a little too nice. It does feel like the author is giving us an extremely sanitized version of the industry. I wouldn’t have minded a little more grit and rawness to lend itself to the devilish part of The Devil’s Tattoo. But perhaps that is the point, things are rarely if ever as they seem and there is much to be said for taking a look at the quieter side. I greatly enjoyed The Devil’s Tattoo and I hope you take a walk on the less than wild side of rock too, tat not included.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something inexplicably drew me to The Devil's Tattoo because I don't normally pick up books of this type, but I'd participated in the cover reveal and had been so intrigued by the teasers. Also, I love music and it's been a big part of my life for a long time, so a book in which music plays such a large role interested me. Not to mention, I think we all have a little fantasy of becoming rock stars, and that's just what happens to Zoe Granger. Yes, she has a troubled past, but music has brought her out of that misery and led her to a life she didn't dare to dream of before.

When Zoe's best friend Dee (short for Dylan, but don't tell anyone; it'll ruin his "mystique") decides they should start a band, she is skeptical, not to mention nervous. Not only has Zoe never played or sung for others, but she's nursing emotional wounds that have led her away from putting herself out there. But, not only is Zoe like another person on stage, but the band, named The Devil's Tattoo, takes off. Soon they're off on a national tour co-headlining with The Stabs. The bass player for The Stabs just happens to be Will Strickland, whom Zoe can't seem to stop thinking about. Zoe is determined never to be hurt again, but Will proves to be different, at least he seems to be. Just as Zoe lets her guard down, things fall apart. Can she make it through without losing herself again, or losing Will?

I really enjoyed the romance between Zoe and Will. It developed slowly, which just made it feel altogether more gratifying when something finally does happen. I know I was cheering it on, and you just want the characters to be happy. Also, you can't help but like both Zoe and Will. Zoe's had some hardships and people pushing her down, but she's fought past that, and you just want her to have someone to looooove her. And Will is just unbearably adorable at times. :) Even so, both have their faults that make you want to smack them--but that's humanity, eh?

It was such fun reading Zoe and Dee's relationship, as well. They're really the BEST of friends, through thick and thin and everything in between. They also have some of the funniest back and forths that will make you laugh out loud. :) Oh! And it's set in Australia! I don't often read Aussie authors--and I really don't read a lot of books set there!--so it was a fun, refreshing thing to see.

My only qualm is that it could use a bit more editing. I can't help but want to fix tenses that don't agree, misused words and phrases, and the like. It's a small thing, really, and something that's especially particular to me as a reader. It didn't particularly detract from the book as a whole, just momentarily distracted me.

So, if you like music and romance, I have a feeling The Devil's Tattoo could be for you! (I'm really trying to come up with a musical pun, but I've just got nothing.... Dang.) I will caution that this is a new adult book, so it does have adult content.

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[Confessions of a Book Whore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love rock star romances, but seriously, who doesn't?

This book has a bad ass rock chick and a super hot celebrity rockstar...what's not to love?
Zoe Granger has been playing guitar for three years, but never publicly. When Dee, Zoe's best friend decides they should start a rock group she begins to slowly come out of her shell. They never imagine the fame and attention they'd gain. She plays as though she's been playing for a lifetime and while she doesn't recognize the extent of her talent...or beauty, Will Strickland certainly does. Will is one-fourth of The Stabs, a big name Aussie group that's been around the block a few times. Will notices Zoe at one of his shows, but having the reputation of a man whore her defenses go up. Will can't shake the feeling that Zoe is someone he wants to know better, but he has no idea how to gain access to her. From their first encounter, there is a spark, something neither of them can deny...it's "undeniable," but who will make the first move and will their pasts come back to haunt them?

I really enjoyed this read it was slow building, but enjoyable. Zoe and Will each have had some painful history when it comes to their past relationships. It definitely explained a lot about their bizarre behavior and reluctance. They both have been hurt before, and it has made them fearful of ever giving their heart to someone again. That is until they get to know one another better, each of them possessing the ability to be the others downfall or redemption.

It was fun watching their rise to stardom and the blooming, awkward at times romance. This is a great read for those who enjoy a good rock star story with a bad ass chick and a bit of an edge. This had a bit of Aussie lingo, but I loved it. I was grinning like an idiot at most of Will and Zoe's encounters. I did get frustrated by how dense these two seemed at times. Zoe seemed so broken to me but by the end of this book my level of respect for her went up a notch!

I really enjoyed watching these two come out of their shells and open up to one another. The dynamic between characters in each band and the romantic aspect of this book are all really well written. It's fun and makes you feel like you're reading about people you actually know. They seemed more real than rock stars yet the musician angle was dope and the connection these characters built through music was incredible. I love Dee and his encouragement. He loves Zoe deeply and it's his love that pushes her to join a band and realize her potential. I really enjoyed this book and I wish there was more I could say to explain why, but since I want you all to go and read it I'll stop here.

*This book was provided to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and comments are my own.*

[Brandee (un)Conventional Bookworms · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Devil's Tattoo is the first in a new series of twenty-something rock stars. It introduces a cast I hope to get to know much better. And focuses on Zoe Granger and Will Strickland.

Zoe and Will are both damaged. They each have suffered trauma in previous relationships and have focused on music to heal. Will is the bassist for the popular indie band, The Stabs. And Zoe, having spent the last few years learning to play guitar, finds herself fronting the rising band, The Devil's Tattoo. Will sees The Devil's Tattoo perform and recognizing their brilliance, and also due to the crush he's rapidly developing on Zoe, makes sure the bands tour together.

Zoe and Will have both shied away relationships for obvious reasons. Heck, Zoe has pretty much shied away from being social in any capacity. They both have an immediate attraction but while Will wants to act on it, Zoe steers clear. They're both keeping silent about their secrets - their past hurts. What they do connect over is music. Music is their passion and it helps bridge the awkwardness between them.

I enjoyed the bonding between Zoe and Will done through the music. However, I wish they'd both been more open with one another about their pasts earlier on. I do understand their trust issues though. I would have liked to have delved deeper into their histories. I think it would have augmented their character growth. And it would have made witnessing their budding feelings as well as Zoe's transformation richer.

The supporting cast was great - particularly Dee. While we get to know Dee better than other side characters, I did enjoy them all and look forward to becoming better acquainted further into the series.

One thing to note - Ms. Taylor is Australian and the book's setting is Australia. Don't be thrown off by the colloquial language and phrases.

Also, I know this is an ARC so hopefully this is fixed but the verb tense shifts in some places, which distracted me. The Devil's Tattoo is nicely paced and flowed well. It's written as a dual POV between Zoe and Will and I generally like this format. However, I don't know that it added that much to this story. I liked watching Zoe blossom from recluse-like to rock goddess because it showed her strength and fortitude. But again, it would have been more satisfying if I'd had a deeper look into her background - what had made her the Zoe we first met. Will doesn't grow quite as much. He has the reputation of being a player but it's never really explained nor does he truly fill that role in the book. I liked Will though, and I was pleased with his emotional growth - even if it was limited.

Overall, I liked The Devil's Tattoo. I became invested in Zoe and Will and cared about their outcome. And I will be picking up the next in the series for more Dee!

**I received an eARC of this book, as part of a blog tour, in exchange for an honest review.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading rock romances. I was prepared for another lonely, messed up girl falling for some famous band member and all the angst and hotness that goes with it. Not that there is anything wrong with this formula, and in a way, we do get this formula, but with a different twist. Prepare to be pleasantly amazed. Where most rock romances use rock as the backdrop, this one puts it in the forefront. You get to know more than one rock band and their music. The main band, Devil’s Tattoo, we are there from the very beginning and even more fun, the heroine, Zoe, is part of the band, not some outsider who gets lucky. Not that she doesn’t get lucky eventually (wink, wink), but what a refreshing twist. Like a lot of these modern indie stories, she has back ground drama that lends to her being withdrawn from life. Her best friend, (a very attractive male, named Dee, gets his story in the second book) talks her into starting a band with him as he believes this will help her come back out of her shell. Of course, she meets a guy that’s “the one,” and after a lot of angst, they hit the sheets and admit they are in love as in all romance novels, but I so enjoyed the references to current music and fictional music, the Devil’s Tatto’s struggle to succeed, the details of performing in the clubs when they were starting out and then making it big. I am a big music fan and music is a part of my life, so I appreciate a story that gives music the center stage. I was so caught up, I found myself wishing I could go watch them perform.
There are a few negatives and I will list them as I think it is important in a review to list both the negative and the positive. This author is from Australia, and so some of the verbiage can throw you off if you have no clue what the words mean. Like the words they use for articles of clothing can drive you crazy because you are trying to form a visual and it just don’t work when you have no clue what is being referenced. Sometimes you just have to let it go and move on, or insert a substitute item. Add to that the need for a good editor and some might find it difficult to get through the reading. I am a good reader and capable of editing as I go, but at times, I had to stop and rewrite sentences in my head as they were so incomplete that they made no sense what so ever. I know there are also differences in writing rules between our countries, so at times I was not sure if missing a verb was due to incompleteness or just not understanding the language. However, if you can get past this annoying problem, this is such a good story. The author has weaved a fun tale with memorable characters; and most important, it is a standalone novel with an HEA. I am looking forward to the next installment. These are characters I want to spend more time with, which is the best form of praise for any author.

[Liezel Felix · Rating 3 out of 5]

My Rating: 3.5/5

“I want to know you. I want to kiss you. I want to touch you. I want to feel you inside me. All of you. Only you…”


After a messy break-up, Zoe pours her soul into music. She is one of those rare people who was gifted with that innate skill in both guitar and vocals. When her best friend convinces her to be the forth in their band The Devil’s Tattoo she didn’t know what she was in for. Her talent and charm catapulted them immediately into stardom. One day she was living a simple life in her small apartment and the next thing she knows she is off on tour with the popular Australian band, The Stabs.

Womanizer Will Strickland is the bassist of The Stabs. When he first saw Zoe at a local bar he was immediately fascinated by her. He thought she was so striking that she was just a figment on his imagination. Seeing her performing for the very first time sealed the deal. He knew that she was the one that he couldn’t let go. Given that their band was well established in the music scene he pulls every string for the The Devil’s Tattoo to co head their tour.

He finally has Zoe well within his reach but he can’t bring himself to approach her. For a ladies’ man he was so hesitant. Just being in her presence left him tongue-tied. He has no clue how to act around her. Getting a glimpse into her past relationships from her best friend Dee he know that he needs to handle her with a lot of care.

I have to say that was one of the elements that specifically caught my attention. I wanted to know what was it about Zoe’s past that made her so broken and vulnerable. Will’s intensity was intriguing as well. It isn’t just the music that they have in common after all and I loved how the author unraveled those similarities.

I thought that the roundabout way the author went with the start of their relationship was a bit juvenile. I understand that Will didn’t want to mess up his chances but I found him frustrating. I wanted to sit him down and tell him to ” just go for it! ” It however did provide for some great tension between the couple. When they got over that stage the story skyrocketed from there. Their chemistry was terrific. He spent a lot of time making her feel special which she definitely needed.

The supporting characters were amazing. Most especially Dee and I’m happy to find out that his book is next in the series. I also found the Australian setting and portrayal of the music scene very interesting.

In my opinion. this was a great start to the series and I am really looking forward to reading more about the rest of the band and the journey that The Devil’s Tattoo is about to partake in.

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