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Blackrose Brotherhood #3
Violent Demand
Cast out and hunted by the Brotherhood, Octavius is on borrowed time. He has one chance to prove his innocence, one chance to put things right, before Mikalis hunts him down and executes him.
He must find Saint.
But the Brotherhood member-turned-nyk whom they all seem to fear, is unlikely to make it easy. Still, Octavius has nothing left to lose. He will recapture Saint, or die trying.
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Saint has seen it all. He doesn't care why or how he was freed from the Brotherhood's captivity. He just wants to gorge and f*ck his way toward the impending apocalypse. Is that too much to ask?
The Brotherhood member that's following him? The quick, vicious, but curiously alluring one with a shock of white hair? He doesn't matter to Saint. If he gets too close, Saint will finish him. Because the last thing Saint wants or needs is to get dragged back behind bars. If that happens, this time, with everything he knows about their fearless leader, Mikalis, Saint will tear the Brotherhood apart.
Octavius needs to stay away for his own good, because if Saint catches him, he just might teach him what it truly means to be nyktelios. And how the Brotherhood has been lied to for millennia.
Besides, what does it matter, when none of them have long left to live...
He must find Saint.
But the Brotherhood member-turned-nyk whom they all seem to fear, is unlikely to make it easy. Still, Octavius has nothing left to lose. He will recapture Saint, or die trying.
*
Saint has seen it all. He doesn't care why or how he was freed from the Brotherhood's captivity. He just wants to gorge and f*ck his way toward the impending apocalypse. Is that too much to ask?
The Brotherhood member that's following him? The quick, vicious, but curiously alluring one with a shock of white hair? He doesn't matter to Saint. If he gets too close, Saint will finish him. Because the last thing Saint wants or needs is to get dragged back behind bars. If that happens, this time, with everything he knows about their fearless leader, Mikalis, Saint will tear the Brotherhood apart.
Octavius needs to stay away for his own good, because if Saint catches him, he just might teach him what it truly means to be nyktelios. And how the Brotherhood has been lied to for millennia.
Besides, what does it matter, when none of them have long left to live...
324 pages, Hardcover
Published October 10, 2023
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April 22, 2025
I was provided an e-copy of the book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
✅ Vampires
✅ Pace and action
✅ Plot
✅ Betrayals and twists
✅ Shocking revelations
✅ Romance (MMM)
✅ Smut
✅ Multiple POVs
4.5 stars
This one was my favorite of the series so far. Not necessarily my favorite characters, but the way the romance was developed and the progression of the plot felt smoother than in the previous books, and I loved it!
After Atlas was shut down and Saint released at the end of Violent Mistake, everything has gone to hell for Octavius. The Brotherhood believes him to be a traitor and to be responsible for this chaos, they even have video proof of it, but Octavius is innocent and he is determined to earn back Mikalis' trust. His plan is simple, he will find Saint and kill him to show Mikalis that he is not against the Brotherhood and that he has been set up. Lately, though, Mikalis has been even shadier than before and the more Octavius learns about the Brotherhood and its founder, the more he realizes that Mikalis is not who they thought he was, but who can he trust if not the leader of the Brotherhood?
Since the beginning of this series, Octavius has always been the mysterious one. The one that no one knows, and no one really cares to know about. He is just there, he does his job, and he is good at it, so there is no need to know more about him. It was nice to see that under this unaffected and cold surface, there is a heart, and someone that can care deeply, and just wants to be accepted and loved. Octavius craves Mikalis’s approval and forgiveness, but once he starts to see that Mikalis does not care about him, even though Octavius dedicated his life to the brotherhood, he also starts to realize that maybe he deserves more. Maybe he deserves someone who will love him and trust him, and that the Brotherhood is not all there is in life.
Saint was a surprise for me. I was expecting him to be similar to Mikalis: a cold and detached immortal being who’s been around for too long to care about anything anymore, but he was actually super sweet. After spending decades, if not centuries, as a prisoner of the Brotherhood, Saint now just wants to be free and live the rest of his life in peace, away from the Brotherhood and Mikalis. That being said, he also has a violent and vicious side that comes out whenever someone he cares about is being threatened, and when Saint decides to fight, he is a badass.
Jayden is Saint’s feeder, but he is more than just a blood bag to Saint. Jayden is sweet, caring, and funny, and Saint loves him. This book is centered around Octavius and Saint, but we can’t have them without having Jayden too. Octavius doesn’t care about Jayden at first, dismissing him as “just another foolish feeder”, but even Octavius can’t resist Jayden’s sunshine disposition and it’s not long before he starts to care about him too.
This book has an MMM romance, contrary to the previous books of the series, but it is so well done, that I think even readers who are not usually fans of MMM romance will enjoy it. Nothing feels forced, it just happens smoothly as the plot progresses, and it would have been weirder to remove Jayden from the equation than to include him and make this romance a MMM.
Mikalis has been shrouded in secrets and mystery since the first book of this series, and the more we learn about him, the more questions I have… We discover a lot about his origins and his true identity in this book, but I am still not sure about him. Is he working for the greater good or not? Is he truly trying to help or not? Is he a friend or an enemy of the Brotherhood? We can’t be sure of anything when it comes to him, and I like that he is complex and that even after everything that happened in this book, I don’t know in which category to put him.
This book is full of action and shocking revelations. I am still processing everything that’s been revealed, and I have many questions. Hopefully, the fourth book will be released soon!
1. Violent Desire ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Violent Mistake ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2.5 Violent Secret ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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✅ Vampires
✅ Pace and action
✅ Plot
✅ Betrayals and twists
✅ Shocking revelations
✅ Romance (MMM)
✅ Smut
✅ Multiple POVs
4.5 stars
This one was my favorite of the series so far. Not necessarily my favorite characters, but the way the romance was developed and the progression of the plot felt smoother than in the previous books, and I loved it!
Kazi launched from the couch, Zaine lunged to stop him, and Saint watched it all unfold with a tickle of amusement, like watching a trainwreck in slow motion. The fate of the world hung on this dysfunctional Brotherhood getting their shit together.
After Atlas was shut down and Saint released at the end of Violent Mistake, everything has gone to hell for Octavius. The Brotherhood believes him to be a traitor and to be responsible for this chaos, they even have video proof of it, but Octavius is innocent and he is determined to earn back Mikalis' trust. His plan is simple, he will find Saint and kill him to show Mikalis that he is not against the Brotherhood and that he has been set up. Lately, though, Mikalis has been even shadier than before and the more Octavius learns about the Brotherhood and its founder, the more he realizes that Mikalis is not who they thought he was, but who can he trust if not the leader of the Brotherhood?
Since the beginning of this series, Octavius has always been the mysterious one. The one that no one knows, and no one really cares to know about. He is just there, he does his job, and he is good at it, so there is no need to know more about him. It was nice to see that under this unaffected and cold surface, there is a heart, and someone that can care deeply, and just wants to be accepted and loved. Octavius craves Mikalis’s approval and forgiveness, but once he starts to see that Mikalis does not care about him, even though Octavius dedicated his life to the brotherhood, he also starts to realize that maybe he deserves more. Maybe he deserves someone who will love him and trust him, and that the Brotherhood is not all there is in life.
No wonder Mikalis had locked him up. He was powerful and dangerous. But why hadn’t Mikalis killed him, like he did all the other nyks they encountered?
Saint was a surprise for me. I was expecting him to be similar to Mikalis: a cold and detached immortal being who’s been around for too long to care about anything anymore, but he was actually super sweet. After spending decades, if not centuries, as a prisoner of the Brotherhood, Saint now just wants to be free and live the rest of his life in peace, away from the Brotherhood and Mikalis. That being said, he also has a violent and vicious side that comes out whenever someone he cares about is being threatened, and when Saint decides to fight, he is a badass.
“Jay, he tried to kill you.”
“And I almost hit him with a pan. I think it’s love.”
Jayden is Saint’s feeder, but he is more than just a blood bag to Saint. Jayden is sweet, caring, and funny, and Saint loves him. This book is centered around Octavius and Saint, but we can’t have them without having Jayden too. Octavius doesn’t care about Jayden at first, dismissing him as “just another foolish feeder”, but even Octavius can’t resist Jayden’s sunshine disposition and it’s not long before he starts to care about him too.
“All right, I’ll make a deal with you, Octavius.” Saint offered his hand. “I will help prove your innocence to Mikalis. We’ll find whoever betrayed him. You certainly can’t clear your name alone, not with the entire Brotherhood against you.”
“It wasn’t me. I’d never betray him, or them.” He eyed Saint’s hand as though it might bite him. “What do you get out of this?”
“One last chance to prove I’m not the big bad wolf you all believe me to be.”
This book has an MMM romance, contrary to the previous books of the series, but it is so well done, that I think even readers who are not usually fans of MMM romance will enjoy it. Nothing feels forced, it just happens smoothly as the plot progresses, and it would have been weirder to remove Jayden from the equation than to include him and make this romance a MMM.
“He claims none of you are permitted to love, yet he demands you love him unconditionally.”
“It’s nothing like that. It’s…” He paused, searching for the right words. “Mutual respect.”
Saint laughed. “I was Brotherhood. I know exactly what it’s like, and trust me, it’s not mutual.”
Mikalis has been shrouded in secrets and mystery since the first book of this series, and the more we learn about him, the more questions I have… We discover a lot about his origins and his true identity in this book, but I am still not sure about him. Is he working for the greater good or not? Is he truly trying to help or not? Is he a friend or an enemy of the Brotherhood? We can’t be sure of anything when it comes to him, and I like that he is complex and that even after everything that happened in this book, I don’t know in which category to put him.
There were those who believed the Brotherhood lies, and those who lived them.
Octavius was one who lived them.
The cult of Mikalis.
This book is full of action and shocking revelations. I am still processing everything that’s been revealed, and I have many questions. Hopefully, the fourth book will be released soon!
1. Violent Desire ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Violent Mistake ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2.5 Violent Secret ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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May 2, 2025OUT NOW!
The Blackrose vampires are back, and this time Octavius is in trouble. Cast out and hunted by the Brotherhood, he's on borrowed time. They all believe he's turned traitor. He has one chance to prove his innocence, one chance to put things right, before Mikalis hunts him down and executes him.
Octavius must find the banished Brotherhood member who they all seem to fear.
Saint.
The Blackrose vampires are back, and this time Octavius is in trouble. Cast out and hunted by the Brotherhood, he's on borrowed time. They all believe he's turned traitor. He has one chance to prove his innocence, one chance to put things right, before Mikalis hunts him down and executes him.
Octavius must find the banished Brotherhood member who they all seem to fear.
Saint.
October 20, 2023
"Saint’s lips drew into a devilish smirk and Octavius despised him even more than he had before. Despised him and wanted him. That had to be the bloodlust, the hunger and that vicious, ancient part of him he kept under control, because Octavius would never willingly desire a nyk."
I loved both books so far in Ariana Nash's fabulous Blackrose Brotherhood series, Violent Desire and Violent Mistake, but I think Violent Demand may be my fave to date - EXCEPT for one little issue, the sneaky inclusion of a MMM relationship plotline (you kept quiet about that one Ms Nash!) MMM is not my thing but it didn't detract from the storyline and the trio were actually cute AF together (Jayden is Saint's human feeder, but he's so much more than that because all the feels❣️).
Anyway....recall, this is a series of quasi-standalone books about a different couple each time but set in the same universe, with an underlying thread tying them all together. I highly recommend that you read them in order for that reason. This is essentially Octavius and Saint's story.
So, we have a group of vampires essentially policing their own species in an attempt to maintain some semblance of control, to keep the line between humans and the supernatural world separate and blurred and to protect the (dispensible) humans, basically as a by-product of that overarching goal. The Blackrose Brotherhood will stop at nothing to achieve this and everything and everyone else is expendable. Secrecy is paramount. The Brotherhood are united in a common goal.
But lately the Brotherhood's leader Mikalis has been acting even more shady than usual and the Brotherhood (wrongly) believe that Octavius has turned traitor and he is now enemy number 1, alongside the mysterious Saint, ex-Brother turned nyktelios, who has also (somewhat suspiciously) recently escaped from Mikalis' captivity. Time for Octavius to track down the elusive and ancient nyk, in the hope of redeeming himself in Mikalis' eyes, except maybe Saint was never really the problem....
Ariana Nash is the master of the twisty-turny, slow burn, urban fantasy novel and the shocks just keep on coming in this instalment!
Highly recommended if you love:
❣️Enemies to lovers
❣️Forced proximity
❣️First times
❣️MMM dark romance
❣️PNR
❣️Plot twists
❣️Found family
❣️HFN
As always with an Ariana Nash book, it's a 'must read' for me!
5 steamy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved both books so far in Ariana Nash's fabulous Blackrose Brotherhood series, Violent Desire and Violent Mistake, but I think Violent Demand may be my fave to date - EXCEPT for one little issue, the sneaky inclusion of a MMM relationship plotline (you kept quiet about that one Ms Nash!) MMM is not my thing but it didn't detract from the storyline and the trio were actually cute AF together (Jayden is Saint's human feeder, but he's so much more than that because all the feels❣️).
Anyway....recall, this is a series of quasi-standalone books about a different couple each time but set in the same universe, with an underlying thread tying them all together. I highly recommend that you read them in order for that reason. This is essentially Octavius and Saint's story.
So, we have a group of vampires essentially policing their own species in an attempt to maintain some semblance of control, to keep the line between humans and the supernatural world separate and blurred and to protect the (dispensible) humans, basically as a by-product of that overarching goal. The Blackrose Brotherhood will stop at nothing to achieve this and everything and everyone else is expendable. Secrecy is paramount. The Brotherhood are united in a common goal.
But lately the Brotherhood's leader Mikalis has been acting even more shady than usual and the Brotherhood (wrongly) believe that Octavius has turned traitor and he is now enemy number 1, alongside the mysterious Saint, ex-Brother turned nyktelios, who has also (somewhat suspiciously) recently escaped from Mikalis' captivity. Time for Octavius to track down the elusive and ancient nyk, in the hope of redeeming himself in Mikalis' eyes, except maybe Saint was never really the problem....
Ariana Nash is the master of the twisty-turny, slow burn, urban fantasy novel and the shocks just keep on coming in this instalment!
Highly recommended if you love:
❣️Enemies to lovers
❣️Forced proximity
❣️First times
❣️MMM dark romance
❣️PNR
❣️Plot twists
❣️Found family
❣️HFN
As always with an Ariana Nash book, it's a 'must read' for me!
5 steamy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 28, 2023
4.5 Stars
Dang, that was exciting. I can't tell by the ending if we're going to get more or not, though. I mean, it's finished, but also isn't. I know that doesn't make sense, but it's what I've got. I am very curious to know what the true antagonist's game was. Damn. Way to go Ms. Nash!
Dang, that was exciting. I can't tell by the ending if we're going to get more or not, though. I mean, it's finished, but also isn't. I know that doesn't make sense, but it's what I've got. I am very curious to know what the true antagonist's game was. Damn. Way to go Ms. Nash!
November 24, 2023
The storyline was good. The romance was meh. Overall entertaining.
3.25 stars
3.25 stars
October 10, 2023
That book was unbelievable, sooo many things happened, I was really surprised by the plot, and it gets way more intense than it already was.
Now I have a soft spot for Octavius, he’s more complex than he lets appear, and come on poor him, he really suffered so much through the centuries. Now that he’s being hunted by his so-called brothers, his only choice is to find the old Nyk who has been released from the compound prison, and deliver him to Mikaelis. But one thing is sure, his meeting with Saint was clearly not what he expected !
Saint is finally free from the Brotherhood and just wants to enjoy his newfound freedom, but he cannot deny the attraction he feels for the one following him, decides to make him understand the truth, Saint will do anything to convince Octavius that he might have to change his way of thinking.
The plot was intense, I couldn’t stop reading and I lived for the dynamic between Octavius and Saint 🔥 fire, fire, fire. Also loved Jayden, such a nice addition 😍
And just for my personal opinion, I cannot decide if I want to trust Mikaelis or not, and that’s why this book is so well written, there is no real way to know what he thinks, I love such complex characters !!
Truly another masterpiece, cannot wait for the next one, I’m totally hooked ❤️
I received an ARC Copy of this book from the author, this review is from my own thoughts 😍
Now I have a soft spot for Octavius, he’s more complex than he lets appear, and come on poor him, he really suffered so much through the centuries. Now that he’s being hunted by his so-called brothers, his only choice is to find the old Nyk who has been released from the compound prison, and deliver him to Mikaelis. But one thing is sure, his meeting with Saint was clearly not what he expected !
Saint is finally free from the Brotherhood and just wants to enjoy his newfound freedom, but he cannot deny the attraction he feels for the one following him, decides to make him understand the truth, Saint will do anything to convince Octavius that he might have to change his way of thinking.
The plot was intense, I couldn’t stop reading and I lived for the dynamic between Octavius and Saint 🔥 fire, fire, fire. Also loved Jayden, such a nice addition 😍
And just for my personal opinion, I cannot decide if I want to trust Mikaelis or not, and that’s why this book is so well written, there is no real way to know what he thinks, I love such complex characters !!
Truly another masterpiece, cannot wait for the next one, I’m totally hooked ❤️
I received an ARC Copy of this book from the author, this review is from my own thoughts 😍
October 20, 2023
I was so surprised by just how much I loved this book. Every story in this series has shown action, love, steam and mystery, and Violent Demand was no different but at the same time it felt like more. More action, more love, more steam and so much more mystery. I am intrigued and anxious to know what will happen next. This book kept me on my toes; scared, grinning, palpitations short-circuiting. Octavius was such a surprise as a character. He was so slappable at the beginning and I wanted to shake him hard but then he became this dangerous evil puppy with the sweetest smile and a laughter that surprised everyone. Saint was even mord of a surprise! I would've never guessed his personality, the level of loyalty and devotion and the amount of pain he carried, and the small happy place he was trying to get for himself for as long as he managed.
These two were fated to meet, their relationship was fireworks and so much more: there are some scenes that will replay in my mind forever living rent free in ny brain. No complaints from me. And what to say about Jayden? I did not see that coming, and loved every single second of it.
Action packed and gasp inducing, Violent Demand did not disappoint!! I am in love!
These two were fated to meet, their relationship was fireworks and so much more: there are some scenes that will replay in my mind forever living rent free in ny brain. No complaints from me. And what to say about Jayden? I did not see that coming, and loved every single second of it.
Action packed and gasp inducing, Violent Demand did not disappoint!! I am in love!
October 12, 2023
"Octavius cared for them both just as much, if not more, than he cared for the Brotherhood. He'd break every and all rules to keep them safe."
HOLY MOTHER EFFING SHIT! When Nash said there were going to be some shocking revelations in this one she wasn't lying. I'm still not recovered and I finished a few days ago. I couldn't even sit down to write my review right away after finishing like I usually do because I still had so many theories bouncing around in my brain after reading. Violent Demand is a turning point in this series. There are major plot reveals, a few wild twists, and of course a betrayal or two thrown in.
I truly enjoyed getting to know Octavius, Saint, and their human Jayden. Oh, did I mention this book is MMM? That was definitely one of the surprises for me while reading because there was absolutely no warning about that whatsoever. Ariana Nash sure knows how to keep a secret. Thinking back to the few teasers/hints we got for the book, I can now appreciate how sneaky she was being. Well played Nash. Well played!
"Their trio was special. He hadn't had time to consider what it all meant, just that they were together and were stronger for it."
Saint turned out to be extremely unexpected. He was nothing like I was imagining and was actually super freaking sweet. That isn't to say he couldn't be the vicious nyk he was, because oh boy could he, especially if Octavius or Jay were threatened. But underneath all the fangs and claws the nyk had a heart and he showed it when it came to the men he considered his. And then there's Octavius. Behind his mask of indifference was just a man who wanted to be accepted. He'd hidden behind his walls for so long and though it took some time, eventually they started to fall thanks to Saint and Jay. Speaking of Jay, that human was just a bright ball of sunshiney, horny, goodness. He was perfect for them and exactly what was needed for their trio to flourish, and I'm not just talking about his blood.
"History is written by the winners."
I'm still not sure about Mikalis, which is exactly what I think is this authors intention. Big reveals aside, there are still some things that do not add up. I'm crossing my fingers we won't have to wait long for the next book after this one because I am on the edge of my seat needing to know what happens next. If you are a fan of the Blackrose Brotherhood series, then Violent Demand absolutely cannot be missed. Prepare to have your mind blown. Fair warning.
HOLY MOTHER EFFING SHIT! When Nash said there were going to be some shocking revelations in this one she wasn't lying. I'm still not recovered and I finished a few days ago. I couldn't even sit down to write my review right away after finishing like I usually do because I still had so many theories bouncing around in my brain after reading. Violent Demand is a turning point in this series. There are major plot reveals, a few wild twists, and of course a betrayal or two thrown in.
I truly enjoyed getting to know Octavius, Saint, and their human Jayden. Oh, did I mention this book is MMM? That was definitely one of the surprises for me while reading because there was absolutely no warning about that whatsoever. Ariana Nash sure knows how to keep a secret. Thinking back to the few teasers/hints we got for the book, I can now appreciate how sneaky she was being. Well played Nash. Well played!
"Their trio was special. He hadn't had time to consider what it all meant, just that they were together and were stronger for it."
Saint turned out to be extremely unexpected. He was nothing like I was imagining and was actually super freaking sweet. That isn't to say he couldn't be the vicious nyk he was, because oh boy could he, especially if Octavius or Jay were threatened. But underneath all the fangs and claws the nyk had a heart and he showed it when it came to the men he considered his. And then there's Octavius. Behind his mask of indifference was just a man who wanted to be accepted. He'd hidden behind his walls for so long and though it took some time, eventually they started to fall thanks to Saint and Jay. Speaking of Jay, that human was just a bright ball of sunshiney, horny, goodness. He was perfect for them and exactly what was needed for their trio to flourish, and I'm not just talking about his blood.
"History is written by the winners."
I'm still not sure about Mikalis, which is exactly what I think is this authors intention. Big reveals aside, there are still some things that do not add up. I'm crossing my fingers we won't have to wait long for the next book after this one because I am on the edge of my seat needing to know what happens next. If you are a fan of the Blackrose Brotherhood series, then Violent Demand absolutely cannot be missed. Prepare to have your mind blown. Fair warning.
October 11, 2023
What the actual F***??? Violent Demand is game-changing for the series. There's so much to process from it.
It starts and ends with action, it barely slows, and when it does, I was kinda left with aftershocks from what I'd just learned. I'm still reeling from stuff at 20% and I'm finished!
Nash has some serious talent. I've been a fan for years and this book is exactly why. When the series started I had theories, only to pivot when given more information, but I was right, but also, what do I believe now? I'm so confused and entertained at the same time. This series gives my brain a workout for sure. I'm trying to put the puzzle pieces together and they keep changing!
Saint was everything I hoped he would be. Ever since he was introduced, I knew he would be a favorite. He is not a good guy, but he is perfect for Jayden and Octavius. The 3 of them together is just perfect.
I really hope that book 4 isn't too far away because I still need more answers!
It starts and ends with action, it barely slows, and when it does, I was kinda left with aftershocks from what I'd just learned. I'm still reeling from stuff at 20% and I'm finished!
Nash has some serious talent. I've been a fan for years and this book is exactly why. When the series started I had theories, only to pivot when given more information, but I was right, but also, what do I believe now? I'm so confused and entertained at the same time. This series gives my brain a workout for sure. I'm trying to put the puzzle pieces together and they keep changing!
Saint was everything I hoped he would be. Ever since he was introduced, I knew he would be a favorite. He is not a good guy, but he is perfect for Jayden and Octavius. The 3 of them together is just perfect.
I really hope that book 4 isn't too far away because I still need more answers!
October 20, 2023
The overarching story is getting more intense and exciting with each book and I absolutely love that.
The addition of a third was an absolute surprise – not necessarily bad, just caught me off-guard.
I’ve read and enjoyed many MMM but I would have liked to be prepared for it here.
I also think the sex scenes could have been a little longer – felt them too short and over with before I could really enjoy them.
Threesomes can be highly enjoyable when done right…😜
I really liked Saint and Octavius – very strong and commanding characters.
I really can’t wait to see how it all plays out – definitely sticking with this till the end...
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The addition of a third was an absolute surprise – not necessarily bad, just caught me off-guard.
I’ve read and enjoyed many MMM but I would have liked to be prepared for it here.
I also think the sex scenes could have been a little longer – felt them too short and over with before I could really enjoy them.
Threesomes can be highly enjoyable when done right…😜
I really liked Saint and Octavius – very strong and commanding characters.
I really can’t wait to see how it all plays out – definitely sticking with this till the end...
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October 25, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
Violent Demand is the third book in the Blackrose Brotherhood series. While this book features a new relationship, there is an overarching series plot and the books are best read in order. This review may then reveal spoilers for the series.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
Violent Demand is the third book in the Blackrose Brotherhood series. While this book features a new relationship, there is an overarching series plot and the books are best read in order. This review may then reveal spoilers for the series.
Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.
October 20, 2023
Violent Demand
Unexpected, action-packed, and a crazy rollercoaster of so many twists I never saw coming! WOW! That about sums up the whole book.
Nothing was as it seemed and even the romance was unexpected yet perfect and savagely sweet.
I absolutely loved it what more can I say. Except I wonder what the heck will happen next. All I know is nothing will ever be the same again!
Unexpected, action-packed, and a crazy rollercoaster of so many twists I never saw coming! WOW! That about sums up the whole book.
Nothing was as it seemed and even the romance was unexpected yet perfect and savagely sweet.
I absolutely loved it what more can I say. Except I wonder what the heck will happen next. All I know is nothing will ever be the same again!
December 5, 2023
“Do you want me, Little Wolf?” The voice was more monster than man, and it set off a riot of chaotic need racing through Octavius’s already scorched veins.
“Yes.” He replied in his mind, fearing the word would leave his lips garbled.
This might be my favorite installment of this series so far. Again, lately I'm not in the mood for long series following one couple. So this was just what I needed after not knowing what to start reading. I think that the fact that the Brotherhood is finally becoming little by little, with a lot of help from their human companions smacking some sense into them, into an actual brotherhood was what I liked the most. I'm just a big sucker for found-family stories in all its forms.
I had to check if some events were actually a surprise or were already established on the blurb, since I tend to dive in directly into the story. I won’t mention said events in my review because those were my favorite things of the story. Especially with authors that I already know I'm going to enjoy the book.
Prickly, almost dickish, characters are my cup of tea. Plus white-haired? Clearly Octavius was already on my radar since the first book. Adding a mysterious one like Saint. I was sold. Though I didn’t expect these two to end up together, it surprised me how well they fit. Also, another surprise for me was Saint’s personality. I mean, after all those centuries of isolation I’d have thought that he was going to be colder or distant. But nothing could be further from the truth.
Gotta say that I'd have loved to see a little bit more scenes of all of them together between all the chaos surrounding them.
After every mystery solved there's a new one added to the growing list. I need to know what’s going to happen next after reading this installment!
*Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a free and honest review*
November 27, 2023
That smile was a wicked, curious thing. Full of hunger, and knowing, and a thousand ways to kill Octavius.
THESE. GUYS. I finished this book without the words to explain how much I enjoyed it. I expected to rate this book similar to how I've rated the rest of the series, but Octavius, Saint and Jay wormed their way into my heart and gave me an unexpected top read of 2023! These guys wowed me.
Octavius had seen the rise and fall of the Roman empire. He'd seen wars decimate populations, seen humans evolve and fuck up over and over, and now he'd never see how it ended. Even after all this time, all the pain, all the centuries, he didn't want to die.
We open this book with Atlas and the Brotherhood in shambles - and it doesn't get any better from there! There were SO. MANY. BIG. REVEALS in this read - one that I didn't see coming a mile away too! We got a ton of answers - and more questions, in true Ariana Nash style.
I enjoyed the fractured relationships between the Brotherhood characters we know from previous books; as Eric said, they are the most shortsighted collection of emotionally stunted people! I feel like this is slowly changing though; old ideas are questioned, loyalties are being tested. Who knows where book 4 will take us?
"I need them," Octavius admitted. "Without them, I'm just... a ghost."
The perils of immortality. I hesitate to say this, but the romance did seem slightly skewed towards Octavius and Saint? Though Jayden was a solid, eager presence - something about his humanness matched with their ancient lives gave them a strong balance. It kind of made the slight emphasis on Saint/Octavius's relationship felt really right to me, which is something I don't typically enjoy in my usual 3+ dynamic reads!
"Worry about yourself, little Viking. If it were up to me, you'd already be dust. And be fucking nice to Octavius."
A highlight in this read was how Saint got over Octavius! Octavius deserved to be protected at all costs and Saint understood the assignment. Even when he wasn't sure of their future, Saint and Jay still *sighs dreamily*
"History is written by the winners."
The Brotherhood itself is going to reshape - who could be next in this series? My guess is Storm - that big baddie probably has a cinnamon roll heart just waiting to find its mate!
May 7, 2025
Listen, you get your li’l 4.5/5 stars, but you’re gonna sit there and think about what you did while I give them to you.
Be so for real right now, buddy-friend-pal. I’ve strapped into my Big ‘Tism boots and I’m giving bombastic, criminal offensive—direct contact—side-eye as a gift for leaving Jay out of the POV rotation—you better not even mention that 1/3rd of a page or I will fucking riot—and you’re over there playing these games I’m not tryna play with you. He did not deserve that.
It made me feel like nobody saw him as more than a Stage 5 Clinger, just hanging out and being a hanger-on. Not the viiiiibe, baybeeee. Not the vibe.
And you can sit there and be smug about the fact that you redeemed Octavius, but it took until almost 85% of the way through for me to get there and I 100% wobbled on that there at the very end. So. Go on and climb back down off that high horse and join the rest of us.
… The rest of us being the folx that think Jayden should’ve been more heavily featured, because he damn sure wasn’t just arm candy. That man took the lion’s share of silly goose wrangling, and I bet he contained fucking MULTITUDES.
MULTITUDES.
I’m pissed, but I refuse to get over how much I love that the shit is still building a tower to the biggest of the fans and twisting and turning and getting deeper and dirtier… This is the godsdamned good shit, people. This is not a drill. The next book is gonna be ✨e v e r y t h i n g✨
Be so for real right now, buddy-friend-pal. I’ve strapped into my Big ‘Tism boots and I’m giving bombastic, criminal offensive—direct contact—side-eye as a gift for leaving Jay out of the POV rotation—you better not even mention that 1/3rd of a page or I will fucking riot—and you’re over there playing these games I’m not tryna play with you. He did not deserve that.
It made me feel like nobody saw him as more than a Stage 5 Clinger, just hanging out and being a hanger-on. Not the viiiiibe, baybeeee. Not the vibe.
And you can sit there and be smug about the fact that you redeemed Octavius, but it took until almost 85% of the way through for me to get there and I 100% wobbled on that there at the very end. So. Go on and climb back down off that high horse and join the rest of us.
… The rest of us being the folx that think Jayden should’ve been more heavily featured, because he damn sure wasn’t just arm candy. That man took the lion’s share of silly goose wrangling, and I bet he contained fucking MULTITUDES.
MULTITUDES.
I’m pissed, but I refuse to get over how much I love that the shit is still building a tower to the biggest of the fans and twisting and turning and getting deeper and dirtier… This is the godsdamned good shit, people. This is not a drill. The next book is gonna be ✨e v e r y t h i n g✨
January 3, 2024
4.6 stars
June 13, 2025
I’m so impressed by everything in this book - the plot, the action, the chemistry between the MCs. I’m not usually into MMM but here it’s so tastefully done that it genuinely feels respectful to MM and the other MM and the three together as well. Also, the build up and the semi-slow burn was wonderful, really makes you feel the heat between the pair before they even get intimate. 10/10, easily.
October 19, 2023
OMG!!! This was sooo good! Octavius was accused of betraying the Brotherhood, so the do the only thing he can do….run, but He wants to prove his innocence and make things right because he is affair of what Mikalis could do to him, his only way to do it is to find and capture Saint.
Saint was an enigma, nobody know why he was a prisoner, but now he is free. He doesn't know how or who helps him escape but now another Brotherhood member following him but he is capable of finish him if the has to, but after an encounter with both Mikalis and Octavius he help Octavius survive the wrath of Mikalis. After this encounter everything change for them, Octavius insist in capture him and Saint is trying to get Octavius to see that everything he know is a lie.
I love every minute reading this book, every book in this serie is a delight, so many things are uncovered and some times the bad guy is someone you never see coming and the purpose of the Brotherhood was something else, is the good guy maybe the real bad guy or there’s something else going on here, this was so full of action and betrayals and lies, I was on edge the whole time, Octavius was a very interesting character and Saint…wow!!! I never would have guess that he will became a very protective and powerful nyk a good one! There’s so much going on in this book that will make you want more, So excited for what comes next for the Brotherhood!!!
Saint was an enigma, nobody know why he was a prisoner, but now he is free. He doesn't know how or who helps him escape but now another Brotherhood member following him but he is capable of finish him if the has to, but after an encounter with both Mikalis and Octavius he help Octavius survive the wrath of Mikalis. After this encounter everything change for them, Octavius insist in capture him and Saint is trying to get Octavius to see that everything he know is a lie.
I love every minute reading this book, every book in this serie is a delight, so many things are uncovered and some times the bad guy is someone you never see coming and the purpose of the Brotherhood was something else, is the good guy maybe the real bad guy or there’s something else going on here, this was so full of action and betrayals and lies, I was on edge the whole time, Octavius was a very interesting character and Saint…wow!!! I never would have guess that he will became a very protective and powerful nyk a good one! There’s so much going on in this book that will make you want more, So excited for what comes next for the Brotherhood!!!
October 11, 2023
Little Wolf
Holy nyks, talk about an insanely captivating, jaw dropping, mind blowing read!! I am still trying to recover from everything we learned, though I’m still not entirely sure where I stand, or how I can be expected to form thoughts after gorging myself on this fantastic book.
“He was hard and hungry and wild. He was nyk.
And there was no going back.”
I freaking love Saint, like I licked him and he is forever mine. I think we can all agree he is fascinating, smart, superbly sexy, and he has me so deeply under his spell I never want to wake. And Octavius, prickly, fierce, and so very much loved. I adore him, all of him, and will tear apart any who seek to hurt him. They are magnificent and I didn’t think anything could make me love them more, and then it did.
But oh the surprises and twists in this book, they nearly felled me. and my heart is still racing. What’s up is down, right is left, and the only thing I know is that I never want to leave the incredible world of the Blackrose Brotherhood.
Holy nyks, talk about an insanely captivating, jaw dropping, mind blowing read!! I am still trying to recover from everything we learned, though I’m still not entirely sure where I stand, or how I can be expected to form thoughts after gorging myself on this fantastic book.
“He was hard and hungry and wild. He was nyk.
And there was no going back.”
I freaking love Saint, like I licked him and he is forever mine. I think we can all agree he is fascinating, smart, superbly sexy, and he has me so deeply under his spell I never want to wake. And Octavius, prickly, fierce, and so very much loved. I adore him, all of him, and will tear apart any who seek to hurt him. They are magnificent and I didn’t think anything could make me love them more, and then it did.
But oh the surprises and twists in this book, they nearly felled me. and my heart is still racing. What’s up is down, right is left, and the only thing I know is that I never want to leave the incredible world of the Blackrose Brotherhood.
October 24, 2023
Well, Mistress Ariana has a magic hand for this crazy plot twist, and I love it.
This may be my favorite so far, and Saint and Octavius give such incredible vibes.
Love Saint and poor Octavius just need some rough lovin. Their connection is undeniably strong, and you feel it from the first encounter. But... Jayden... I didn't feel him or his connection with any of the others. Nada... He was just there, just a feeder or blood or release... And honestly, I feel he deserved more. He had so much potential. Even the sex was mehhhh.
This book is 4 stars from the plot alone which was the chef's kiss!
Zaine love that viking more and more with each book. Kazimir and Aiko wish we got more screen time with them.
Mikalis... Wow what so many secrets and doubts about him. God can't wait for the next one***
This may be my favorite so far, and Saint and Octavius give such incredible vibes.
Love Saint and poor Octavius just need some rough lovin. Their connection is undeniably strong, and you feel it from the first encounter. But... Jayden... I didn't feel him or his connection with any of the others. Nada... He was just there, just a feeder or blood or release... And honestly, I feel he deserved more. He had so much potential. Even the sex was mehhhh.
This book is 4 stars from the plot alone which was the chef's kiss!
Zaine love that viking more and more with each book. Kazimir and Aiko wish we got more screen time with them.
Mikalis... Wow what so many secrets and doubts about him. God can't wait for the next one***
October 11, 2023
I hadn’t read the book before this in a while, so I was glad to start this third book. And, oh, man, it was such a pleasure to be back. After a little bit of back and forth, we get to see Octavious and Saint work to find out who the traitor is, and how to protect the Brotherhood even from threats from within. This is filled with so many twists and turns, and we get to see Saint and Octavious fall for each other…with a little bit extra. LOL! We get to see a lot of fighting, loving, and expansion in the plot. I can’t wait to see just exactly what is going on as we only got to see part of it, and I’m loving it. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
October 23, 2023
4.5⭐
In terms of the overarching storyline it was outstanding. The buildup and suspense has me HOOKED in waiting for the next book. But in terms of romance between our actual main couple, it was a bit lacking. Like I don't know at the end if it counts as an MM or an MMM.
I felt the beginning was so focused on the overall development of the story and then author realised that MCs are not actually getting together together and so the middle was just rushed declarations and confessions even though it was definitely not the RIGHT TIME.
But it was a good read nonetheless and makes me itch to want to know what happens next.
In terms of the overarching storyline it was outstanding. The buildup and suspense has me HOOKED in waiting for the next book. But in terms of romance between our actual main couple, it was a bit lacking. Like I don't know at the end if it counts as an MM or an MMM.
I felt the beginning was so focused on the overall development of the story and then author realised that MCs are not actually getting together together and so the middle was just rushed declarations and confessions even though it was definitely not the RIGHT TIME.
But it was a good read nonetheless and makes me itch to want to know what happens next.
December 19, 2023
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review
This was my favourite of the series so far! While it felt like a lot happened in a very short time, the connection between Octavius and Saint was written fantastically, and they were such diverse characters that they each felt like they added something different to the relationship.
I also enjoyed how everything ramped up in scale and destruction and woah factor, that some of the revelations actually caught me by surprise, and there was a perfect balance of plot and spice.
This was my favourite of the series so far! While it felt like a lot happened in a very short time, the connection between Octavius and Saint was written fantastically, and they were such diverse characters that they each felt like they added something different to the relationship.
I also enjoyed how everything ramped up in scale and destruction and woah factor, that some of the revelations actually caught me by surprise, and there was a perfect balance of plot and spice.
October 20, 2023
MISS NASH I COULD KISS YOU RIGHT NOW
May 4, 2025
**********Contains Spoilers**********
I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was another good addition to the Blackrose Brotherhood Series. I really enjoyed immersing myself in this thrilling world that Ariana has created and I can’t wait to get all the answers during the final book of this amazing series. This was definitely my favourite of the series so far. It was actioned pack throughout. Octavius has been branded as traitor and he’s enemy number one, well really number two after Saint of Mikalis and the Brotherhood. I can see why it was easy for everyone to believe that Octavius had betrayed them as they saw supposed proof with their own eyes and he’s an a*sehole which is a front of protection that hides a world of hurt, but really all the Brotherhood are a*seholes in their own right. Octavius decides his only way to get back in Mikalis’s good graces and a chance to clear his name is that he find and recapture Saint, the once Brotherhood member-turned nyk who they all fear.
All I can say is that Mikalis takes any slight extremely personal and wants to take them out, no matter how many years of fateful service the Brotherhood member has. I loved seeing Octavius’s prickly attitude slowly drop where Saint and Jay are concerned and I think they make a great team. I would’ve loved a bit more time with the three of them working on their relationship. As it was more focused on Octavius and Saint building a relationship but the moments we do get of them is fire. If they’re happy with their dynamic who cares? Wow, the world has turned to complete chaos and I can’t wait to see how things shape up in the riveting conclusion to this series. I’ve pre-ordered Mikalis’s book, Violent Betrayal and I’m looking forward to reading it when it’s released in August, as well as more books by Ariana Nash in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was another good addition to the Blackrose Brotherhood Series. I really enjoyed immersing myself in this thrilling world that Ariana has created and I can’t wait to get all the answers during the final book of this amazing series. This was definitely my favourite of the series so far. It was actioned pack throughout. Octavius has been branded as traitor and he’s enemy number one, well really number two after Saint of Mikalis and the Brotherhood. I can see why it was easy for everyone to believe that Octavius had betrayed them as they saw supposed proof with their own eyes and he’s an a*sehole which is a front of protection that hides a world of hurt, but really all the Brotherhood are a*seholes in their own right. Octavius decides his only way to get back in Mikalis’s good graces and a chance to clear his name is that he find and recapture Saint, the once Brotherhood member-turned nyk who they all fear.
All I can say is that Mikalis takes any slight extremely personal and wants to take them out, no matter how many years of fateful service the Brotherhood member has. I loved seeing Octavius’s prickly attitude slowly drop where Saint and Jay are concerned and I think they make a great team. I would’ve loved a bit more time with the three of them working on their relationship. As it was more focused on Octavius and Saint building a relationship but the moments we do get of them is fire. If they’re happy with their dynamic who cares? Wow, the world has turned to complete chaos and I can’t wait to see how things shape up in the riveting conclusion to this series. I’ve pre-ordered Mikalis’s book, Violent Betrayal and I’m looking forward to reading it when it’s released in August, as well as more books by Ariana Nash in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
March 10, 2024
I find myself torn on how to review this book. On one hand, I genuinely enjoyed it, particularly the chemistry between Octavius and Saint, who seem perfectly suited for each other. However, there are certain aspects that prevent me from giving it a five-star rating.
I was initially drawn to Octavius and Saint's story, especially after the announcement from Ariana that they would be the central couple in this book. While I typically don't seek out MMM romances, I don't mind stumbling upon them either. What did bother me, though, was the imbalance and lack of development in their relationship.
Throughout the book, we're repeatedly told about the deepening connection between Octavius and Saint, hinting at a transformation into love. Yet, this development feels somewhat lacking in execution. Jayden, the third member of the relationship, often feels like an afterthought in their scenes together. While Ariana has clarified that the focus is on Octavius and Saint, Jayden's role remains unclear and underdeveloped. Despite claims that their relationship goes beyond the typical feeder-vampire dynamic, this deeper connection isn't convincingly depicted.
The characters' assertions that Jayden is important to them aren't adequately supported by the narrative, leaving Jayden with minimal characterization and no significant relationship development with either Octavius or Saint, let alone as a throuple. It's disappointing that Jayden seems like a third wheel at times, raising questions about his necessity to the story.
While I appreciated the dynamics between the characters, the lack of balance and development in their relationship left me feeling underwhelmed. Nonetheless, I remain invested in the series and will continue with the next book, albeit with tempered expectations.
I was initially drawn to Octavius and Saint's story, especially after the announcement from Ariana that they would be the central couple in this book. While I typically don't seek out MMM romances, I don't mind stumbling upon them either. What did bother me, though, was the imbalance and lack of development in their relationship.
Throughout the book, we're repeatedly told about the deepening connection between Octavius and Saint, hinting at a transformation into love. Yet, this development feels somewhat lacking in execution. Jayden, the third member of the relationship, often feels like an afterthought in their scenes together. While Ariana has clarified that the focus is on Octavius and Saint, Jayden's role remains unclear and underdeveloped. Despite claims that their relationship goes beyond the typical feeder-vampire dynamic, this deeper connection isn't convincingly depicted.
The characters' assertions that Jayden is important to them aren't adequately supported by the narrative, leaving Jayden with minimal characterization and no significant relationship development with either Octavius or Saint, let alone as a throuple. It's disappointing that Jayden seems like a third wheel at times, raising questions about his necessity to the story.
While I appreciated the dynamics between the characters, the lack of balance and development in their relationship left me feeling underwhelmed. Nonetheless, I remain invested in the series and will continue with the next book, albeit with tempered expectations.
October 27, 2023
I liked the dynamics between the trio, even though we didn’t get to know Jayden properly. All I know about him is that he likes sex and bake cookies. Saint is an interesting character but it baffled me how he goes from being a prisioner for hundreds of years to driving and wearing suits suddenly. I liked his strength of character and how he managed Octavius in his self-righteousness. Their turning point is when he makes Octavius understand that despite being part of the brotherhood for millennia, the second someone accused him of something, they all turned their backs to him. I will risk to think that Mikalis is not the villain we think he is, but the way he lead the Brotherhood made them all wary of each other. Eric actually mentions how fractured and dysfunctional they have become and how it’s the opposite of a Brotherhood (if we look at the vampired from Black Dagger Brotherhood series, by J. R. Ward, it’s easy to see how they support each other despite their mistakes). We don’t know yet what Mikalis’ plans are/were, if he is actually Erebus or a manifestation of it, if the cage was for him or Nyx, or if the Nykts are his being, but the way he phrased his last words, it makes me think he is in the “good guys side” and if only he had trusted his men with his truth they would probably be stronger now.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 21, 2025
Octavius, the Brotherhood’s tech genius and the mastermind behind the powerful AI system known as Atlas, becomes the most wanted man on the planet after Atlas self-destructs in a catastrophic event. Branded a traitor and dubbed “the most dangerous Saint,” Octavius goes on the hunt for him — but his disappearance kicks off a dangerous spiral of secrets, betrayal, and revelations.
As the Brotherhood fractures under paranoia and mistrust, cracks start to form in Mikali's carefully crafted narrative. The truth Octavius uncovered after Atlas’s implosion may reveal a hidden enemy — one who wears the perfect disguise, blending into the world with an unassuming presence and an unnatural calm.
With chaos erupting and the threat of global collapse looming, unlikely allies emerge: the fierce and loyal Little Wolf, the sharp-witted Jay, and the fugitive Saint . Together, they must form an uneasy truce to uncover the real enemy, stop the coming apocalypse, and decide whether true friendship can be forged in the shadows of betrayal.
As the Brotherhood fractures under paranoia and mistrust, cracks start to form in Mikali's carefully crafted narrative. The truth Octavius uncovered after Atlas’s implosion may reveal a hidden enemy — one who wears the perfect disguise, blending into the world with an unassuming presence and an unnatural calm.
With chaos erupting and the threat of global collapse looming, unlikely allies emerge: the fierce and loyal Little Wolf, the sharp-witted Jay, and the fugitive Saint . Together, they must form an uneasy truce to uncover the real enemy, stop the coming apocalypse, and decide whether true friendship can be forged in the shadows of betrayal.
October 24, 2023
My my a lot happened in this book and I fell in love with Mikalis alittle more. He is such a man enigma and badass. I definitely finished this book in few settings because it’s a page turner. Loved a lot about it but there were a few that made me take away a star.
I didn’t feel the connection between Jayden and the other two MCs. I was looking forward to the MMM and the chemistry really fell flat. Even Octavius and Saints chemistry didn’t feel as deep as the other books. The dialogue also felt a bit off. Saint started to sound from a badass to a snarky teenager at times. I wanted him serious and ruthless like Mikalis specially since there was so much mystery around him but his dialogue seemed abit much at times.
I can’t wait to read the next book!
I didn’t feel the connection between Jayden and the other two MCs. I was looking forward to the MMM and the chemistry really fell flat. Even Octavius and Saints chemistry didn’t feel as deep as the other books. The dialogue also felt a bit off. Saint started to sound from a badass to a snarky teenager at times. I wanted him serious and ruthless like Mikalis specially since there was so much mystery around him but his dialogue seemed abit much at times.
I can’t wait to read the next book!
December 12, 2023
Straight to the point, if you've read and enjoyed the previous books, you definitely should delve into this one. I had a fantastic time with it, and it makes a strong contribution to the series. The spotlight shifts to Octavius and Saint, both outstanding characters with depth and consistency. Their relationship develops at a compelling pace, filled with conflicting emotions.
This installment provides more insight into the Brotherhood, and it's a significant plus. The struggle and Mikalis's influence become clearer, adding depth to the narrative. The book is packed with action and intense emotions.
On the flip side, there's a noticeable reduction in tension and darkness, leaning more toward adventure than dark fantasy. Some overly saccharine moments and almost cliché messages like "love conquers all" may feel a bit too much. Additionally, there's an abundance of explicit sexual scenes, which, in my opinion, adds little to the story. Also, similar to the previous books, don't judge it by its cover; the content surpasses the impression given.
Despite these nuances, it stands as a solid MM vampire book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
This installment provides more insight into the Brotherhood, and it's a significant plus. The struggle and Mikalis's influence become clearer, adding depth to the narrative. The book is packed with action and intense emotions.
On the flip side, there's a noticeable reduction in tension and darkness, leaning more toward adventure than dark fantasy. Some overly saccharine moments and almost cliché messages like "love conquers all" may feel a bit too much. Additionally, there's an abundance of explicit sexual scenes, which, in my opinion, adds little to the story. Also, similar to the previous books, don't judge it by its cover; the content surpasses the impression given.
Despite these nuances, it stands as a solid MM vampire book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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