House of Clowns

HUNT Trilogy #1

by A. Em

They called it the House of Clowns, but it felt more like a prison to me. A place where people were forced into roles they never chose, a refuge for outcasts with nowhere else to go. It was made for the amusement of others, but never for the happiness of those trapped inside. Slowly, it was draining me—stripping away not just my joy, but the core of who I once was. If I could remember anything from before this place, maybe I'd hold onto it. But all I know now is this—a life of smeared colors, an endless performance for an invisible audience.

They say what doesn't break you makes you stronger. But that's a lie. It doesn't build you up; it wears you down, piece by piece until all that's left is the mask you wear.

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I've told myself over and over that people will always try to tear you down. It's a reflex—they crush your hopes because they can't bear to see you rise above them. They want you in the shadows so they feel bigger and more secure. How I despise them.

And they call me a clown? No, the real clowns are the ones who wear fake smiles and pretend everything's perfect in their little worlds. It's all a joke—a joke that stops being funny when their world falls apart. And when it does, they'll drag you down with them, taking whatever's left of your smile.

Genres: Dark Romance, Dark, Halloween, Novella

164 pages, ebook

Published November 13, 2024

About the author

“Where others write ever after, I write never after.” -A.

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Reviews

[Kswag · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me start by praising the author on what she did with book's cover and interior. The graphics were vivid and I really liked them.

Could someone please explain to me how a writer can make you want to fight at the start of a book, be in utter heartbreak in the middle, and be a little lost at the end?

Tell me, how does someone write a novel about clowns and create such a fantastic romance thriller story?

All these great experiences take place in less than 200 pages.

Let me leave this here for ya’ll:
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Balloons have never been more entertaining I promise you .

This one definitely moves into the top spot for unusual but yet exhilarating reads of the week.

[Moony Luve · Rating 5 out of 5]

House of Clowns
A.Em
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‘She chuckled, then giggled, her palm covering her lips. "Sorry, Mom, I've fallen in love with a clown."
This book was confusing in the best way.
It was so hot, sweet, unhinged, gory, loving, spicy, allllll the things, all at the same time, and that made me go, huh???? 🤔
😂
This book is so good!
Joker 🥹 ilysm. I want to keep you.
“I don't want to live in a present without you."
With how much I LOVE circus smut you would think that one particular scene towards the end wouldn’t haven surprised me, like, what he uses seems like it should be something anyone would think to do first with circus smexy time, but I haven’t read any circus schmexy scenes with this particular thing done, and I was soooo pleasantly surprised by it, like after you read it you are going to be like “holy crap that seems like something that would be so easy to do at the circus” but it just isn’t something I have read at all! Lol I love when authors can do that!! Take something so small and make it something that really makes you think lol.
Pay attention when reading this book, it’s short but it has soooo much plot, and it has a lot of twists and turns to keep track of.
It really is amazing and I highly recommended it!
"You can run all you want," he whispered, the timbre of his voice low, each word tinged with the dark, wry humor. "But you know I'll always find you."

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

"She was the only thing that made me whole, the thing that made me more than a clown. To her, I was hers, the broken pieces and all."

Speaking of broken pieces, that is all that was left of me after finishing this book. A eM has this beautiful talent of writing the most tragic, thrilling, and captivating stories that keep you enthralled to the very end and House of Clowns is no exception. Now, don't let the clown aspect of this one keep you from picking it up - the relationship that grows between Rio and Chiara is sooo worth reading about a few clowns. Both of the main characters have their own tragic backstories and the more you learn about each throughout the story, the more you can feel that they were always meant to find one another. This story is full of twists and secrets that will make it extremely difficult to put this book down. This is not a super spicy read, in my opinion, but the spice that is included is fantastic. You also may never look at red balloons the same way again. Definitely make sure to add this one to your TBR!

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly, I Just Want To Say I Received This ARC Copy This Morning And As Soon As I Picked It Up I Couldn't Put It Down.

It Wasn't What I Was Expecting AT ALL It Were Even Better! The Ending Totally Blew Me Away As It Wasn't Predictable In The Slightest! In Fact I Even Shed A Few Tears!

This Book Is Currently On Pre Order For Release 13th November. I Can Personally Recommend This Book As It's Not What You're Expecting At All.

The Scene Building Was Minimal But I Felt Like I Had Been Transported Into This Dark, Mysterious, Creepy Big Top Tent.

The Character Development Was Immense And Rio Aka Joker Is On A Different Level BUT Likeable... If That Makes Any Sense lol.
Chiara And Rio Make This Book And Keep You Wanting To Read More. You Just Need To Know...

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This had me hooked from the start!! I literally read it in a day! It’s a short book but packed with devastating moments, disturbing topics, a huge WTF moment 🤯🔥

[Jesy Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mom, I'm in love with a clown.

Listen to me right now. This book is amazing. It isn't your typical dark romance that is mostly romance and secondarily plot. Quite the opposite. So much amazing plot, so much beautiful character development and just the right touches of dirty in just the right places. I couldn't have enjoyed this more. Except, you know, for when it made me cry.

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review My heart aches for Rio and Chiara, they are two broken people who found solace in each other.
I loved this book, I couldn't stop reading, the secrets hidden behind the circus. And that ending destroyed me.

[Elizabeth Springs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m horrible at putting how amazing A. eM’s books are!! HOC was nothing short of amazing! She hits it everytime and I don’t understand how she does it!!! If you want to get over your fear of clowns and fall in love with one then read this book to help you with that fear!! Amazing job as always!! This story will also bring out every emotion you have.

[Nyx Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

ℌ𝔬𝔲𝔰𝔢 𝔒𝔣 ℭ𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔫𝔰 𝔟𝔶 𝔄. 𝔢𝔐. (𝔄ℜℭ ℜ𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔢𝔴)
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Fav Quotes:
“ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴄᴀʟʟ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴄʟᴏᴡɴ? ɴᴏ, ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴀʟ ᴄʟᴏᴡɴꜱ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇꜱ ᴡʜᴏ ᴡᴇᴀʀ ꜰᴀᴋᴇ ꜱᴍɪʟᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴇɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ’ꜱ ᴘᴇʀꜰᴇᴄᴛ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅꜱ.“

“ɪ ʜᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ʜᴇʀ, ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱ ʜᴇʀ, ꜰɪɴᴅ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʟᴀʏ ʙᴇʜɪɴᴅ ʜᴇʀ ʙʀᴜɪꜱᴇᴅ ꜱᴍɪʟᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʏ ꜱʜᴇ ᴍᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴀꜱ ɪꜰ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴡᴀꜱ ɴᴏᴛ Qᴜɪᴛᴇ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ.”

“ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴛʜᴇ Qᴜᴇᴇɴ ᴏꜰ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛꜱ, ᴏʀ ᴍᴀʏʙᴇ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴄᴇ—ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ᴡʜᴏ’ᴅ ꜱᴛᴏʟᴇɴ ᴍʏ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ, ɴᴏ Qᴜᴇꜱᴛɪᴏɴ. ᴍʏ ʙʀᴇᴀᴛʜ ᴄᴀᴜɢʜᴛ, ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴇʟꜱᴇ ꜰᴏʀɢᴏᴛᴛᴇɴ.”

“ᴇᴠᴇɴ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴛʜᴏᴜꜱᴀɴᴅ ʏᴇᴀʀꜱ ᴡɪᴛʜᴏᴜᴛ ᴍᴇ,” ɪ ᴡʜɪꜱᴘᴇʀᴇᴅ, ʜᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ ᴍʏ ᴏᴡɴ ᴠᴏɪᴄᴇ ᴄᴀᴛᴄʜ, “ɪ’ᴅ ꜱᴛɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴀᴘᴘɪᴇꜱᴛ ᴍᴀɴ ᴀʟɪᴠᴇ ᴋɴᴏᴡɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴍʏ ʟɪꜰᴇ.”
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Review:
Y’all are getting this review will I’m crying. Like actual crying and I never cry with books- these aren’t happy tears either 😢. This short story broke my heart and never repaired it back. A. eM. We’re fighting. I grew attached to Ace and Joker in every way, they were everything and I will always love them and have them in my heart- if you’re looking for a book with a HEA- yea this isn’t for you babes, go to another book. Besides the obvious please know that this book was beautiful even if it was heartbreaking. Highly recommend if you’re looking to cry and if want to fall in love with a clown 🥺

[ɢʀᴇʏッ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️ 3 🌶️

MCs: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘢 (𝘈𝘤𝘦) & 𝘙𝘪𝘰 (𝘑𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘳)

𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘮.

im a sucker for tragedies...& this book had a 𝑺𝑯𝑯𝑯𝑻 𝑻𝑶𝑵!! its a wild ride!! its thought-provoking that had me feeling the feels, confusion, heartbroken, i was juz torn to pieces by the end of it all!! i was surprised with the quick cameo, i thought that was clever. & as little as it was compared to my normal reads...i enjoyed when the spice scenes hit!! chiara & rio's love story is sweet & tragic all at the same time…& i loved it!! besides, i dont think i can ever look at a red balloon & not think about this book!! i need more of this pls!! thankfully its a trilogy so im def looking forward to the nxt ones♥️

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘳𝘺, 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵—𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭.

🎡 secret society
🃏 bully
🎡 clowns
🃏 circus
🎡 orphans
🃏 possessive
🎡 🔪play
🃏 dark secret
🎡 not so happy ending
🃏 interesting use of 🎈

‼️ ur mental health matters. ✔️🆃🆆/🅲🆆

[Crystal Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

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WOW! Just WOW! This book is tragic and perfect in all the ways. The book is full of twists, secrets, and darkness.

The story between Rio and Chiara was written so well. Both have tragic backgrounds and find some comfort within each other. Their connection was almost instant and you could feel it.

The boom will have you so mad, in tears, and holding your breath wondering what will happen next.

[Ruth Bookish Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

House of Clowns:
Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Hunt Trilogy Book 1
By A. Em

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Always read trigger warnings!
This book has dark themes and is meant for adult audience

Tropes: 
🖤stalker
🖤killer
🖤not so happy ending
🖤possessive
🖤bully
🖤knife play
🖤age gap
🖤enemies to lovers
🖤tampering
🖤dark secret
🖤orphans
🖤clowns
🖤circus
🖤secret society

This book totally blew me away! It was not what I was expecting… I was unable to put this book down.
A eM has the ability to bring even the coldest of hearts to tears.

A tale full of mystery and intrigue, a rollercoaster ride right from the beginning all the way to the end.

This will have you guessing/questioning and asking yourself what the hell is going on! As we follow our main characters, Rio and Chiara. Their relationship is passionate and will pull at your heartstrings as their narrative unfolds and secrets become revealed. A wonderful and dark world filled with mystery!

A dark intriguing storyline, a fantastic psychological thriller/horror with all the bells and whistles…

This is not what you expect. It will leave you dumbfounded. A truly superb storyline with a fantastic narrative and characters that will pull at your heartstrings!

Pure brilliance by A eM. As always, she has crafted a well constructed and delicately weaved plot line that is out of this world! Twist and turns are abundant and well placed.
Fantastic and beautifully written main characters along with their heartbreaking back stories. We are left on a cliff, and I cannot wait to find out where this uniquely talented author will take us next.

Quotes:
“Roses have thorns, darling,” he said softly, low and moderate. “Nothing perfect is beautiful.”

"You're pathetic," he spat between strikes, his words like poison. "Just like your mother. Fat, stupid, useless."

I was a clown. I was a monster. I was something they loved to watch but would never dare to hold close.

“We are all scarred, secrets stitched across our skin in pieces of stories we’re not willing to share yet.”

[Neapolitan670 📚🖤 · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was just a roller coaster of a ride and it wasn’t even part of the circus 🤭

Chiara, her mind an enemy she has no control over, a drunk abusive father and younger brother she tries to protect, an older one who has fled the nest. Her life is one long trudge toward nothingness until she meets a clown, Rio. Rio, has also known only hardships all his life but the House of Clowns saved him, gave him a purpose. He met Chiara and the chemistry they share is beyond anything he’s felt before. Where will it lead them? Will their love be like a Shakespearean tragedy or can they control the narrative?

𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩.

Soo, I finished this in one sitting, that’s how much this story hauled me in with intent (see what I did there 🤣) to figure out this mystery that slowly unfolds as you read, to leave your jaw hanging open at the end. Totally jumping into the next one 🤣

[Onyx Reads Smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is nothing better than two incredibly broken people finding each other and themselves. Joker (Rio) was so protective towards Ace (Chiara) from the very beginning. He knew nothing about her, about the hell she was living in, but he protected her like it was his lifes duty.
The chemistry between Ace and Joker was incredible. The character development between the two of them was written beautifully. The ending was definitely not what I was expecting so buckle up for that.

As always, your mental health matter so please read the triggers going into this🤍

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a trip, and I cannot wait for my ticket for the next installment in the Hunt Trilogy. Like many of A. eM.'s book, House of Clowns is a psychological thriller and readers will question if what they are reading is reality and what is lurking in the shadows. This entire book had me either holding my breath or sobbing, the plot line for Joker (Rio) and Ace (Chiara) is dark and doesn't hold back on the emotional punches. While your heart aches for the pain that the main characters face, there was something cathartic about the ending. Not that there was a happily ever after, but that sometimes that best we can do is taking one step at a time and holding onto the memories we cherish to make it through. This book takes place in the same universe as Shadow Duet and would recommend reading those books first. A. eM. creates a web with plot lines and ripple effects, which just adds to the complexity and nuances as readers work their way through her books.

[Christina (Bloodycrimsonreads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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•ARC review•
Release date: November 13th
Book 1 of the Hunt trilogy

A eM knows how to write a heavy, gripping book that has such an eerie atmosphere, for such short books. I’m always left surprised by that fact. I feel like whenever I read one of her books, there’s a heavy fog that will be lifted at the last minute, and when that fog is indeed lifted, the readers are left heartbroken. House Of Clowns is, unsurprisingly, in that category. There’s just something so tangible about the atmosphere, it’s like I could taste the fog if I opened my mouth a little. It’s an amalgam of the storyline, the characters, the flashbacks. If you want a quick yet impactful read with late supernatural elements and a bit of confusion, A eM definitely has something for you, namely this book in particular.

Thanks so much to A eM for the arc🖤



🤡Romance thriller
🤡Mystery horror
🤡Abuse
🤡Supernatural elements
🤡Carnival

[Dee Castro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always been a fan of clowns because they’re underrated and misunderstood. Rio, aka Joker in this book only cements my opinions on clowns.

In this book, we hear from both MCs, Joker & Ace, and we get a glimpse into what makes them broken. However, the beauty about broken things is the fact that something new can be created, and that’s what the author did with this book.

I felt a range of emotions from anger, to awe, to sadness. The ended left me speechless because talk about a twist! I see that the book is a part of a series, so I am hoping that the next book will give us a bit more insight on Chiara aka Ace maybe a few other characters.

I urge you to grab a copy & see why we will all fall for the clown.

[Paula Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘And they call me a clown? No, the real clowns are the ones who wear fake smiles and pretend everything's perfect in their little worlds.’

This was not what I expected it to be. A rollercoaster of emotions - sadness, anger, disbelief to name a few. Chiara and Rio are both two broken people, who find their fit in each other.
A story steeped in loss, secrets & different family dynamics - it's an incredible read, but that ending! I genuinely gasped and still not sure if I forgive @iam_a_em - even though they did make me fall for a clown.

‘Death isn't always an end. Sometimes it's a new beginning. An old path closing, a better one waiting.’

[Nupur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god!! I didn't know a book could make me feel so many emotions at once. I devoured this book in one go and my heart was swollen with the emotions. This emotional rollercoaster was not what I had imagined but it was written with perfection. This made me wanna cry and laugh and hope and feel hurt all throughout the book. Wonderful characters and narrations. Just loved it. Can't wait for more. And ofcourse definitely Recommended.

[argyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book, it might you cry though. It’s sad, touching and dark. There’s love for family and want for a better life. Your fmc is living at home with her abusive, drunk father and her little brother. She wants nothing more than to be able to leave and take her bother with her. Then one she takes her brother to the carnival and her world will never be the same.

[Nadia Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️: I hardly give books 5 stars but this one deserves it! The way the author writes is elegantly beautiful and dark. Her writing style literally touches your soul! I wish I could quote her whole book because there were so many times I was like “damn, this is some deep stuff”. This is a quick read and will captivate you the moment you start reading it. I wouldn’t say this is like “mystery horror” but more of “gothic romance” (but this is just my opinion). The storyline is very unique and the meaning of clowns and other themes mentioned in the book makes you think about them on a darker and deeper level. Beautifully well done!

[Lotty Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was EVERYTHING and More, It was of course written to perfection which is to be expected when it comes to books by this author
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It is filled with soo soo much emotion, it quite literally broke my heart, there is no HEA here but it is a heart wrenching beautiful story that I cannot stop thinking about.
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I grew so attached to both the MMC & FMC, both trying to find a world where they are accepted when their worlds collide and they end up finding love in a hopeless place.
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No matter how hard you try, even if you hate clowns, by the end of this book you will be head over heels for one.

[♥︎Obsidian°Scorpio°Reads♥︎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you dare to enter House Of Clowns Bambolina?.

Everything you think you know about this story will leave in a total. What in The MindFûçƙ" did i just read moment 🤯.

A. Em. An the way she can weave a tale so thrillingly dark and so captivating, leaving you on the edge of your seat, knuckles white and heart pounding felling like your being watched (In a Good Way 🥵) .. Is just something you'll have to read to experience. This is dark and oh so captivating.
You dare to enter House Of Clowns?.

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[Ashley Morefield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming and heartwrenching

"We are all scarred, secrets stitched across our skin in pieces of stories we're not willing to share yet."

I absolutely loved this book! It had the horror, the feels, and the trauma that I love in these types of books. I love that Joker and Ace find a connection and a love that was perfect for them! And she was able to get the strength to deal with her "dad."

[Heather. · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I loved this, once I started reading I couldn't put it down! I've never been a clown person, but this book, makes you love the man behind the paint.

[Beezin · Rating 5 out of 5]

never looking at balloons the same way this book changed me

[Natalie’s_world_in_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this book down!
It’s not what I expected at all! It’s amazing! I need this book on my shelf!
I had sooo many emotions- I had tears, anger, at one point I held my breath, heart pounding!
Loved the plot!
The character development is brilliant!
The connection between Chiara and Rio is instant, passionate!
This book blew my mind!
Absolutely loved this book! Can’t wait for the next book in this series!
A.eM you’re fantastic! ♥️
If you haven’t a fear of clowns, like I did, read this and I promise you, you will fall in love with a clown and have a new book boyfriend! 😍

[Darkacademiareads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, how my damn heart broke alongside Ace.

A.EM has this uncanny talent for ripping your heart out, dragging it through glass, and then somehow stitching it back together in a way that makes it even more fragile and beautiful than before. Her stories are drenched in trauma, horror, pain—and love. Always love. And every single time, I fall harder. Her books are the very definition of “broken things can still be beautiful.”

Let me be clear: this book does not have a happy ending. I’m saying it now so no one comes for me. But gods, even without it, it’s still so beautiful, so haunting, so achingly raw—I’d relive every tear-stained page all over again.

Ace’s soul is lonely and fractured, and her home life? Shattered. Her father is pure poison, and her poor brother—my heart. I broke for them both.
And The Joker… oh, he’s just as broken, just as tortured. But you know that “I can fix him” energy? Yeah, it lives here. And he would die for her. This is that kind of story. The rare kind—the ride-or-die, soul-bonded, bleed-for-you kind—and it hurts. But you’ll love every second.

This book is a symphony of heartbreak, beauty, and unfiltered emotion. It’s a dark, emotional punch to the chest and I loved every breath-stealing moment of it.

If you want a story that makes you feel—deeply, violently, completely—this is it. I’d recommend this book to anyone who’s ever felt like the broken pieces might still be worth something.

Because this book will remind you: they are

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review
I just finished this book a few minutes ago and this book is amazing. I could not get enough if this. I love her writing. I finished this book in a day and it will have a special place in my heart.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This dark little novella absolutely destroyed me but I need more, and will read anything this babe blesses the world with.
Tragic, haunting, surprising, beautiful, and addictive.

“”Roses have thorns,darling,” he said softly, low and moderate. “Nothing perfect is beautiful””

“We are all scarred, secrets stitched across our skin in pieces of stories we’re not willing to share yet”

“Why is a clown expected to be smiling anyway?”

“At least clowns have the cover of a painted face, a mask to hide the chaos beneath”

Highly recommend!!