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Bleeding Hearts
Karver
Life has taught me that we all wear masks. Some for protection. Some to hide their true selves; be that good, bad and in between. Everybody lies and everybody leaves, that much I know is true. Nana always said I would know when I found the one. That I could wholly and unapologetically be my true self with them. When lies, deception and manipulation are tactics I've perfected to protect myself and my heart, how do I convince Sloane that my love for her is real? Deep within my tangled web of lies that suffocates her is my one kernel of truth. She's my 143.
Sloane
Nothing. All that I feel and all that I am, amounts to absolutely nothing. When your father abandons you and your mother screams at you that you have no right to cry over her heartbreak, you learn to shut it all off. Even in the face of something that should cause me insurmountable grief, I feel nothing. Does that make me broken or a monster? Perhaps, I'm both. Or so I thought. Karver came crashing into my pathetic existence and gave it meaning. Feeling. The floodgates opened and he kickstarted my heart back to life. But there's a balance in this thing called life. The good with the bad. The joy with the sorrow. And the sweet smiles followed by salty tears. What's worse... I've fallen in love with the suspect of multiple murders. Is he broken or a monster? Perhaps, he's both.
Life has taught me that we all wear masks. Some for protection. Some to hide their true selves; be that good, bad and in between. Everybody lies and everybody leaves, that much I know is true. Nana always said I would know when I found the one. That I could wholly and unapologetically be my true self with them. When lies, deception and manipulation are tactics I've perfected to protect myself and my heart, how do I convince Sloane that my love for her is real? Deep within my tangled web of lies that suffocates her is my one kernel of truth. She's my 143.
Sloane
Nothing. All that I feel and all that I am, amounts to absolutely nothing. When your father abandons you and your mother screams at you that you have no right to cry over her heartbreak, you learn to shut it all off. Even in the face of something that should cause me insurmountable grief, I feel nothing. Does that make me broken or a monster? Perhaps, I'm both. Or so I thought. Karver came crashing into my pathetic existence and gave it meaning. Feeling. The floodgates opened and he kickstarted my heart back to life. But there's a balance in this thing called life. The good with the bad. The joy with the sorrow. And the sweet smiles followed by salty tears. What's worse... I've fallen in love with the suspect of multiple murders. Is he broken or a monster? Perhaps, he's both.
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322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2024
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July 22, 2024
Psych Ward romance, BPD MMC, Toxic Love (and I do mean toxic), gore, shock factor, and Spice all rolled into one book. This book goes hard and I found myself flying through the last fifty percent as quickly as I could. The ending was like a whole crash landing to my senses. The love story between Karver and his clover, had times of total swooning to me wondering why I liked them together in the first place, it really was a whiplash of emotions. The added mystery of the murders in the ward adds a touch of suspense and you think you know, but then again the book itself could be playing tricks on you. The side characters are all loveable and I felt a sense of protectiveness for them, all in vain perhaps, but I couldn't help it. The spice was beyond spicy, Heart rate definitely sent into overdrive at times. Karver and Sloane are very interesting characters and the dual POVs allow us a deeper look into who they are and what makes them tick.
July 23, 2024
This was such a fantastic read.
It was highly emotional. It was gritty whilst also heartwarming. It was dark and light.
The characters were everything in this book. They were the glue that held it all together.
Finding love in the darkest places.
But it's dark and gritty.
This was definitely a toxic love story. It was full of violence and gore. Keeping me on my toes throughout, it was one hell of a ride, and one I won't forget anytime soon.
This book dives into the dark parts of mental health and having someone close to me who suffers from mental health issues. The author approached this subject perfectly. I loved how each chapter had its own little fact about mental health.
It was highly emotional. It was gritty whilst also heartwarming. It was dark and light.
The characters were everything in this book. They were the glue that held it all together.
Finding love in the darkest places.
But it's dark and gritty.
This was definitely a toxic love story. It was full of violence and gore. Keeping me on my toes throughout, it was one hell of a ride, and one I won't forget anytime soon.
This book dives into the dark parts of mental health and having someone close to me who suffers from mental health issues. The author approached this subject perfectly. I loved how each chapter had its own little fact about mental health.
July 23, 2024
This story follows sloane and karver. Its a psych ward dark romance...also with murders happening. I dont want to give much away but wow! This book was intriguing and intense. Its so fast and easy to read! I like that mental health was part of it. Not many books actually go into depth about it. If you have read other books from this author, this will crush you emotionally again over and over again! Its a lot darker than the other books but i loved every part.
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Mental Health/psych ward
Dual POV
Harsh Love from both mmc and fmc
Self harm
Forced Proximity
Plot Twists
Death
thank you to the author for allowing me access to the book for voluntary feedback
Check Trigger Warnings
Mental Health/psych ward
Dual POV
Harsh Love from both mmc and fmc
Self harm
Forced Proximity
Plot Twists
Death
thank you to the author for allowing me access to the book for voluntary feedback
July 10, 2024
I'm not sure where to start. Bleeding Hearts will forever stick with me, for multiple reasons actually lol. First of all I want to say to please check the trigger warnings before proceeding.
I was hooked from the very beginning & I could not put my kindle down. I felt connected with every character, that I cared for lol. Poor Karver & Sloane, two people hurting from their own things. Will they be able to make it through all odds thrown their way? Buckle up & find out.
I loved everything about BH & could go on forever but I'll keep it cute and shortish. The twists, the way she pulled us into their story's, the pain, the anger, confusion & all other emotions. It was sooooo freaking good. Finally a book that doesn't sugar coat Mental Illness and make it seem like a trend. BH touches heavily on the reality of living with BPD, also known as Borderline Personality Disorder. Raw, uncut & right there in your face. By far my favorite read of 2024.
I was hooked from the very beginning & I could not put my kindle down. I felt connected with every character, that I cared for lol. Poor Karver & Sloane, two people hurting from their own things. Will they be able to make it through all odds thrown their way? Buckle up & find out.
I loved everything about BH & could go on forever but I'll keep it cute and shortish. The twists, the way she pulled us into their story's, the pain, the anger, confusion & all other emotions. It was sooooo freaking good. Finally a book that doesn't sugar coat Mental Illness and make it seem like a trend. BH touches heavily on the reality of living with BPD, also known as Borderline Personality Disorder. Raw, uncut & right there in your face. By far my favorite read of 2024.
July 23, 2024
Oh my! This book was everything I needed and more. I was sucked in from the very first page! The representation of mental health was so eloquently described. It truly gives the reader a better understanding of the mindset of the characters and why they do certain things. I was so engaged in the relationships of the characters. I needed to know more! Like seriously didn’t want to put the book down to go to work, it was that good! Let me tell you, the spice was spicing and the twists were twisting every step of the way. By far one of my top reads this year!
July 13, 2024
An Editor’s Very Biased Review
It’s a strange thing when you work on a book you feel so protective and personally meaningful when you have to constantly dive into it with technical eyes. In a way, it feels very surreal to see things you have experienced yourself and are so vulnerable, so tender, rewrapped in a fictional world and put out there for the world to unknowingly see. Out of all of K’s books, all of which I have so gratefully worked on, this is my baby and the most personal to me. Granted, I will probably say the same thing about the next books.
Bleeding Hearts captures the experience of having emotional dysregulation perfectly and the violent havoc it wrecks on the mind and heart. Yes, there’s a whole intricate plot behind it - which I found to be highly original, clever and heartfelt (pun intended) - but the characters are the forces behind this story. As always, K’s characters shine with realness, grittiness, and wit. Every single character has an arc - not always for the best - but an arc nonetheless. There’s a vulnerability in this book from the patients in this psych ward that just melt my heart. It’s probably because I see myself in so many of them. I see my own mental health journey, my own experiences on these pages that make for a revelatory read I think anyone who struggles with mental health issues will experience. There’s things that look like plot devices but aren’t, some of which I rarely see in psych ward set dark romances, and that is the dark realities of places like this; the abuse of authority- especially in a sexual manner, the lack of accountability from mental health workers, the 'who cares attitude' of some ward employees and so much more.
Karver and Sloane are trying to find their own type of love amidst an internal and external hellscape. Obviously, there's a LOT on A+ grade spice during their journey. Karver's grief, rage and mood swings, Sloane's search for the end to her numbness, Axel's paranoia and fear, Decker's who knows what that man has, Thumper's struggles with PTSD, LeeAnn's nonverbal presence.
This isn’t a pretty story. It isn’t glorifying or romanticizing anything. Love is not the end all, be all here. There is no magical fix. A kiss does not break the spell in this one. It is gory. It is violent. It is appalling. It is messy. It is funny. It is macabre. It is gripping. It is poignant. It is a masterpiece.
Check your TWs!!
It’s a strange thing when you work on a book you feel so protective and personally meaningful when you have to constantly dive into it with technical eyes. In a way, it feels very surreal to see things you have experienced yourself and are so vulnerable, so tender, rewrapped in a fictional world and put out there for the world to unknowingly see. Out of all of K’s books, all of which I have so gratefully worked on, this is my baby and the most personal to me. Granted, I will probably say the same thing about the next books.
Bleeding Hearts captures the experience of having emotional dysregulation perfectly and the violent havoc it wrecks on the mind and heart. Yes, there’s a whole intricate plot behind it - which I found to be highly original, clever and heartfelt (pun intended) - but the characters are the forces behind this story. As always, K’s characters shine with realness, grittiness, and wit. Every single character has an arc - not always for the best - but an arc nonetheless. There’s a vulnerability in this book from the patients in this psych ward that just melt my heart. It’s probably because I see myself in so many of them. I see my own mental health journey, my own experiences on these pages that make for a revelatory read I think anyone who struggles with mental health issues will experience. There’s things that look like plot devices but aren’t, some of which I rarely see in psych ward set dark romances, and that is the dark realities of places like this; the abuse of authority- especially in a sexual manner, the lack of accountability from mental health workers, the 'who cares attitude' of some ward employees and so much more.
Karver and Sloane are trying to find their own type of love amidst an internal and external hellscape. Obviously, there's a LOT on A+ grade spice during their journey. Karver's grief, rage and mood swings, Sloane's search for the end to her numbness, Axel's paranoia and fear, Decker's who knows what that man has, Thumper's struggles with PTSD, LeeAnn's nonverbal presence.
This isn’t a pretty story. It isn’t glorifying or romanticizing anything. Love is not the end all, be all here. There is no magical fix. A kiss does not break the spell in this one. It is gory. It is violent. It is appalling. It is messy. It is funny. It is macabre. It is gripping. It is poignant. It is a masterpiece.
Check your TWs!!
July 23, 2024
Firstly I would love to thank K.iller for giving me the opportunity to reading her new book Bleeding Hearts that will be coming out on July 23 so let’s buckle up for this ride.
K.iller you did amazing job representing mental illness in this book cause when I was reading I didn’t want to put this book down I can relate to some of things in this book I appreciate you having it in your amazing masterpiece cause I did have a family member of mines that had to go to a mental hospital in she was so young. I will reread this book again in a heart beat.
I really got connected to Sloane and Karver cause I did go through depression and anxiety and I would shut my feelings off but not my brain. This bought me so much comfort it made me feel seen in to know that I’m not alone through all the things I’ve been through. Thank you again for the opportunity to read your book before the whole world gets to see, you deserve the whole world.
K.iller you did amazing job representing mental illness in this book cause when I was reading I didn’t want to put this book down I can relate to some of things in this book I appreciate you having it in your amazing masterpiece cause I did have a family member of mines that had to go to a mental hospital in she was so young. I will reread this book again in a heart beat.
I really got connected to Sloane and Karver cause I did go through depression and anxiety and I would shut my feelings off but not my brain. This bought me so much comfort it made me feel seen in to know that I’m not alone through all the things I’ve been through. Thank you again for the opportunity to read your book before the whole world gets to see, you deserve the whole world.
July 21, 2025
Dark romance with dual pov and the setting is mostly in a psych ward. Really enjoyed the back and forth of these characters and of course there is a good amount of spice. It’s also not your normal hea but it is a hea of sorts.
Spoilers:
Mmc says mine from the first time he sees her. She is just as obsessed with him even though she doesn’t know him yet. He will die if it means she’s safe but she will do the same to save him. Both our fmc and mmc have their fair share of mental disorders but somehow they work even with all the shit he puts her through thanks to his past traumas and his own demons. He is the only person that makes her feel alive instead of just numb but there’s a murderer loose in the ward and people are dropping like flys.
Spoilers:
Mmc says mine from the first time he sees her. She is just as obsessed with him even though she doesn’t know him yet. He will die if it means she’s safe but she will do the same to save him. Both our fmc and mmc have their fair share of mental disorders but somehow they work even with all the shit he puts her through thanks to his past traumas and his own demons. He is the only person that makes her feel alive instead of just numb but there’s a murderer loose in the ward and people are dropping like flys.
July 17, 2024
This whole book was WILD…in the best way!! I loved the focus on mental health and the little facts at the end of each chapter that helped us to understand the characters better. I was hooked from the first page. This was my first book by this author and I am definitely not disappointed I can’t wait to read her other books. Sloane has been through a lot and meets her match in Carver. While their relationship is toxic they find what they need in each other. I love the little secrets they have like 143 that is the cutest thing I have ever heard. With everything that was going on I did find myself overwhelmed sometimes but I think that was intentional it really put you in there with the characters. So many twist and turns. I would have never guessed the ending and I almost threw my kindle. I found myself wanting to know more about all the side characters like what brought them there. I got to the end of the story and I’m like what I need to know more!! The book made me feel all the feels for sure. I found myself wanting to punch either Carver or Sloane at one point or another. The spice was chefs kiss definitely needed a cool down after all that! But I have questions?? This is definitely a book I will never forget!!
August 1, 2024
The mental illness aspect is covered extremely well, even the symptoms posted at the bottom of pages helps to really get a feel for the MCs. Toxic love definitely plays a large part, the bouncing back n forth because of their mental illness is written perfectly. There may or may not be a few twists you do or do not see coming 😬☘️🔪
Do read the trigger warnings ⚠️
Do read the trigger warnings ⚠️
October 14, 2024
HOLY COW. K.Iller does it AGAIN.
She literally takes BPD and other major mental illness and turns it into the most addictive and twisted toxic dark romance. I changed who I thought was the killer a billion times and was STILL INCORRECT. I want more. I need more.
She literally takes BPD and other major mental illness and turns it into the most addictive and twisted toxic dark romance. I changed who I thought was the killer a billion times and was STILL INCORRECT. I want more. I need more.
July 15, 2024
Thank you for the arc opportunity!
First, I'm going to start with the tigger warnings: BPD (borderline personality disorder), mental health topics like depression, anxiety, body horror, abuse, and addiction. K.iller adds facts about bpd to get the reader to know more about the disorder.
I related to both Sloane and Karver, I deal with depression and anxiety every day, and some days are harder than others. She does not sugarcoat this in her book, which I appreciate because it makes me feel seen. It was also interesting to read from the characters' pov about it, and it was not romanticized. I could NOT put my Kindle down! There is twist after twist, and the spice was spicy. It's definitely a wild read, and the ending had me in a choke hold.
First, I'm going to start with the tigger warnings: BPD (borderline personality disorder), mental health topics like depression, anxiety, body horror, abuse, and addiction. K.iller adds facts about bpd to get the reader to know more about the disorder.
I related to both Sloane and Karver, I deal with depression and anxiety every day, and some days are harder than others. She does not sugarcoat this in her book, which I appreciate because it makes me feel seen. It was also interesting to read from the characters' pov about it, and it was not romanticized. I could NOT put my Kindle down! There is twist after twist, and the spice was spicy. It's definitely a wild read, and the ending had me in a choke hold.
July 12, 2024
4.75 ⭐️
I really had to question myself through this book.
This was my first read by this author and I was NOT disappointed!
One thing I really loved about this was at the end of each chapter there were facts and information about someone suffering with BPD. It really helped you to understand the characters more. The writing style was so good.
Aside from that, the spice was absolutely and incredibly HOT!
The little interlude between chapters 33 and 34, wow. I did not see that coming.
I really had to question myself through this book.
This was my first read by this author and I was NOT disappointed!
One thing I really loved about this was at the end of each chapter there were facts and information about someone suffering with BPD. It really helped you to understand the characters more. The writing style was so good.
Aside from that, the spice was absolutely and incredibly HOT!
The little interlude between chapters 33 and 34, wow. I did not see that coming.
July 24, 2025
Bleeding Hearts by K. Iller was my first dive into the horror-romance genre, and it absolutely delivered — dark, unsettling, and emotionally raw in all the right ways. I went in expecting something twisted, but what I got was a deeply character-driven story that managed to be both horrifying and emotionally impactful.
The blend of horror, psychological thriller, and dark romance worked surprisingly well. Some scenes — especially Dr. Dead’s flashback — were intense, and I’ll admit my vivid imagination made those moments hit harder than expected. If you’re sensitive to gore or graphic depictions of trauma, definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in.
What stood out most to me was the depiction of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I’ve struggled with my own mental health, and I found the portrayal to be spot-on without ever feeling exploitative. The scenes where Karver "switches" were written so well you could almost feel it happening — a deeply empathetic depiction that left a lasting impression.
While the setup (like co-ed rooming in a mental health facility) felt a bit unrealistic at first, it became more believable considering the small-town, understaffed context. And when it comes to the emotional core of the book — a toxic but complex relationship between two people with serious mental struggles — it worked. We weren’t supposed to root for a fairy tale; we were watching two broken people navigate pain, connection, and chaos. That felt earned.
The writing style was atmospheric, poetic, and perfectly suited to the story. I didn’t mind that I figured out who the killer was by the second body — the real shock was how far it all went. The ending? Shocking in a good way. It landed.
I would absolutely recommend this to others, with a huge caveat: read the trigger warnings first. This book goes hard on some very heavy topics, and I was only able to enjoy it because I happened to be in a good headspace at the time. That said, I’ll definitely be seeking out more by K. Iller.
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
A deeply compelling read with a respectful portrayal of mental illness, vivid horror, and emotionally raw relationships. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for the right reader.
The blend of horror, psychological thriller, and dark romance worked surprisingly well. Some scenes — especially Dr. Dead’s flashback — were intense, and I’ll admit my vivid imagination made those moments hit harder than expected. If you’re sensitive to gore or graphic depictions of trauma, definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in.
What stood out most to me was the depiction of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I’ve struggled with my own mental health, and I found the portrayal to be spot-on without ever feeling exploitative. The scenes where Karver "switches" were written so well you could almost feel it happening — a deeply empathetic depiction that left a lasting impression.
While the setup (like co-ed rooming in a mental health facility) felt a bit unrealistic at first, it became more believable considering the small-town, understaffed context. And when it comes to the emotional core of the book — a toxic but complex relationship between two people with serious mental struggles — it worked. We weren’t supposed to root for a fairy tale; we were watching two broken people navigate pain, connection, and chaos. That felt earned.
The writing style was atmospheric, poetic, and perfectly suited to the story. I didn’t mind that I figured out who the killer was by the second body — the real shock was how far it all went. The ending? Shocking in a good way. It landed.
I would absolutely recommend this to others, with a huge caveat: read the trigger warnings first. This book goes hard on some very heavy topics, and I was only able to enjoy it because I happened to be in a good headspace at the time. That said, I’ll definitely be seeking out more by K. Iller.
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
A deeply compelling read with a respectful portrayal of mental illness, vivid horror, and emotionally raw relationships. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for the right reader.
July 30, 2024
-Psych ward romance
-Mental health / BPD rep.
-Toxic love.
-Gore
-Thriller elements.
-Human heart as a.. sex toy?! nuff said.
-THAT ENDING?! 😭
Karver & his little clover are my new favorite book couple. 🥹😍
This was the first book I've ever read by K.iller and I'm super excited to read Next Life and her other books soon! I really fell in love with her writing and I absolutely love books that make me feel something. I love getting lost in a book that elicits feelings from me. One of my best friends passed recently and being able to escape into K.iller's world of Bleeding Hearts helped me a lot and took my mind off my grief.
I've struggled with my mental health as well as being the child of someone with an addiction and I loved the mental health & addiction rep in this book. This book made me giggle, laugh, and cry. You can tell K.iller did her homework with BPD (as well as other topics) while developing these characters and so on.
I was in a relationship with someone with BPD in the past and the representation was very spot on. Especially with the splitting and instances of self sabotage. It's really sad to see someone you love at war with themselves in such a way.
I loved the little facts about BPD throughout the book as well I thought it was a nice touch.
◇Please check TW before reading.◇
-Mental health / BPD rep.
-Toxic love.
-Gore
-Thriller elements.
-Human heart as a.. sex toy?! nuff said.
-THAT ENDING?! 😭
Karver & his little clover are my new favorite book couple. 🥹😍
This was the first book I've ever read by K.iller and I'm super excited to read Next Life and her other books soon! I really fell in love with her writing and I absolutely love books that make me feel something. I love getting lost in a book that elicits feelings from me. One of my best friends passed recently and being able to escape into K.iller's world of Bleeding Hearts helped me a lot and took my mind off my grief.
I've struggled with my mental health as well as being the child of someone with an addiction and I loved the mental health & addiction rep in this book. This book made me giggle, laugh, and cry. You can tell K.iller did her homework with BPD (as well as other topics) while developing these characters and so on.
I was in a relationship with someone with BPD in the past and the representation was very spot on. Especially with the splitting and instances of self sabotage. It's really sad to see someone you love at war with themselves in such a way.
I loved the little facts about BPD throughout the book as well I thought it was a nice touch.
◇Please check TW before reading.◇
July 27, 2024
🩸🩸🫀🫀
CHECK YOUR TW & BBP
This was a quicker paced book that quickly captured your attention! From the rollercoaster ride of emotion, the MMC goes through to share empathy for his battle with his demons and the battle his Clover goes through on the receiving end. The love hate relationship between Karver and Sloane keep you swooning over the couple and questioning if they should truly be together. There is no "sugar coating" or lack in spice either!
Karver offers insight into the vulnerability of emotional disregulation and the havoc it causes. You find yourself feeling for the other patients and connecting on some level with almost every character.
Meanwhile, in the midst of their chaos, you add the mysterious murders taking place that keep you guessing and playing detective.
This book has the spice, gore, dark romance, the mystery, the suspense, and the thrill to keep you hooked.
At the end of every chapter, there was information to help the reader understand a little more about BPD, and I thought that was a very impactful touch. As someone who has grown up with a family member diagnosed, I found myself gaining more insight into their lenses, including my own.
CHECK YOUR TW & BBP
This was a quicker paced book that quickly captured your attention! From the rollercoaster ride of emotion, the MMC goes through to share empathy for his battle with his demons and the battle his Clover goes through on the receiving end. The love hate relationship between Karver and Sloane keep you swooning over the couple and questioning if they should truly be together. There is no "sugar coating" or lack in spice either!
Karver offers insight into the vulnerability of emotional disregulation and the havoc it causes. You find yourself feeling for the other patients and connecting on some level with almost every character.
Meanwhile, in the midst of their chaos, you add the mysterious murders taking place that keep you guessing and playing detective.
This book has the spice, gore, dark romance, the mystery, the suspense, and the thrill to keep you hooked.
At the end of every chapter, there was information to help the reader understand a little more about BPD, and I thought that was a very impactful touch. As someone who has grown up with a family member diagnosed, I found myself gaining more insight into their lenses, including my own.
July 16, 2024
I was given the opportunity to arc read Bleeding Hearts and I’m soooo glad! My absolute favorite read in ages. It’s going to be with me FOREVER. I can’t give it enough stars here. 143!!
***CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS!***
K, thank you for so beautifully portraying the highs and lows of mental illnesses and the effects it has on different individuals. This is an amazing representation. As someone struggling with mental illness and being the product of a mother with mental illness it was wonderful to see the representation. Thank you.
Karver, Sloane, Decker, and Axel are now family and I refuse to believe they are characters. You brought them to life and they are forever in my heart.
I don’t think I can accurately describe the plot/synopsis of Bleeding Hearts without giving it all away. There will be no spoilers from me. It’s love and life and highs and lows when living with mental illness. My heart is wrecked in the most beautiful and perfect way! Just go read it already!
***CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS!***
K, thank you for so beautifully portraying the highs and lows of mental illnesses and the effects it has on different individuals. This is an amazing representation. As someone struggling with mental illness and being the product of a mother with mental illness it was wonderful to see the representation. Thank you.
Karver, Sloane, Decker, and Axel are now family and I refuse to believe they are characters. You brought them to life and they are forever in my heart.
I don’t think I can accurately describe the plot/synopsis of Bleeding Hearts without giving it all away. There will be no spoilers from me. It’s love and life and highs and lows when living with mental illness. My heart is wrecked in the most beautiful and perfect way! Just go read it already!
December 12, 2024
A terrific and thrilling love story!
From the first page I was hooked. This story gives you everything you need in a book. It gives you love, spice, gore, and a mystery. While you focus on a toxic relationship growing between two mentally ill individuals, A murder goes around killing the others in the facility in which they reside.
The twists in this book had me feeling every emotion I could possibly feel. The anger I felt at the characters, eventually became a sadness I felt for the characters. I never in any possibility could have guessed the ending to this book. It left me crying on the inside and on the outside.
I'm really hoping for a sort of continuation for Sloane and Karver because in my bleeding heart I'd love to read more of their love story.
From the first page I was hooked. This story gives you everything you need in a book. It gives you love, spice, gore, and a mystery. While you focus on a toxic relationship growing between two mentally ill individuals, A murder goes around killing the others in the facility in which they reside.
The twists in this book had me feeling every emotion I could possibly feel. The anger I felt at the characters, eventually became a sadness I felt for the characters. I never in any possibility could have guessed the ending to this book. It left me crying on the inside and on the outside.
I'm really hoping for a sort of continuation for Sloane and Karver because in my bleeding heart I'd love to read more of their love story.
July 12, 2024
WHAT in the WHAT???
I just... I have no words. I am a huge advocate for going into a book completely blind. I think it makes the plot twists so much better. This book was quite the wild ride, and I am SO MAD with how it ended but also really enjoyed the book.
The characters are twisted but also make you fall in love with them at the end. If you are looking for a shock factor book, read this blind. It makes it so much better! This book does address BPD and mental health. It also has facts about BPD sprinkled in.
#Check Trigger Warnings
#Mental Health
#Twisted Love
#Forced Proximity
#Plot Twists
#Death
I just... I have no words. I am a huge advocate for going into a book completely blind. I think it makes the plot twists so much better. This book was quite the wild ride, and I am SO MAD with how it ended but also really enjoyed the book.
The characters are twisted but also make you fall in love with them at the end. If you are looking for a shock factor book, read this blind. It makes it so much better! This book does address BPD and mental health. It also has facts about BPD sprinkled in.
#Check Trigger Warnings
#Mental Health
#Twisted Love
#Forced Proximity
#Plot Twists
#Death
July 12, 2024
From the beginning of this book I fell in love with the real worldness of it, mental health is a pretty taboo topic and this book and its author took careful consideration into representing bpd and trauma perfectly. Each chapter ending with a fact about bpd added that little extra to it all.
Beyond that the characters are ones you connect with on a deeper level, you really feel what they are feeling, something I love in a book.
Adding in the mystery and the thrill of the ongoing plot, honestly chefs kiss. The book was one I literally didn’t put down until I was finished. I can’t wait to see what K.iller comes up with next!
Beyond that the characters are ones you connect with on a deeper level, you really feel what they are feeling, something I love in a book.
Adding in the mystery and the thrill of the ongoing plot, honestly chefs kiss. The book was one I literally didn’t put down until I was finished. I can’t wait to see what K.iller comes up with next!
July 15, 2024
I was given the opportunity to arc read Bleeding Hearts, and what a ride.
Please ensure you check yourself with the trigger warnings as this story is deep and gritty af.
The characters that are portrayed as so raw in their struggles with mental health.
Karver, what can I say… he is so broken and yet so beautifully fractured. He is officially my 143!
Sloane, omg is all I have to say.
I refuse to discuss the synopsis as I feel it does not give this story justice.
I was enthralled, feral for the spice, and in the end ugly crying.
I absolutely adore this book, well done to K. iller….
Without a doubt and no one can change my mind
6 stars all the way.
Please ensure you check yourself with the trigger warnings as this story is deep and gritty af.
The characters that are portrayed as so raw in their struggles with mental health.
Karver, what can I say… he is so broken and yet so beautifully fractured. He is officially my 143!
Sloane, omg is all I have to say.
I refuse to discuss the synopsis as I feel it does not give this story justice.
I was enthralled, feral for the spice, and in the end ugly crying.
I absolutely adore this book, well done to K. iller….
Without a doubt and no one can change my mind
6 stars all the way.
July 23, 2024
Bleeding hearts is one of the most unique books I have ever read. The point of view from people that are struggling with mental health is a whole different insight that I have never read before.
Between the flashbacks, The inner monologues, And the blending of two worlds is so seamless. It's hard not to feel that you are the characters.
The characters themselves. Each one has so much development and depth that it's hard not to imagine them as real people walking around like you.
This story does have dark triggers, Hits hard on mental health issues, And is not for the faint of heart.
I will promise you though, if you can read this book it will be one for the ages!
Between the flashbacks, The inner monologues, And the blending of two worlds is so seamless. It's hard not to feel that you are the characters.
The characters themselves. Each one has so much development and depth that it's hard not to imagine them as real people walking around like you.
This story does have dark triggers, Hits hard on mental health issues, And is not for the faint of heart.
I will promise you though, if you can read this book it will be one for the ages!
August 14, 2024
Oh my god!!!!
I'm signing right now! This bok was amazing in so many ways and it truly made me feel. I finished it in a day because I couldn't stop. Karver and Sloane deserved better than what they got in this life.
Spoiler: I want a book 2 where she gets out if solitary and can be with him again! Even if it is in the ward. I also have so many questions on if the visitors were his parents as it seemed. If book 2 is a thing Sloane needs a 143 tattoo as well or a brand of it and they need to get married or break out. Because they don't deserve this! He is doing better and the cops really need to do better work because they each have aliens for a lot of those murders!
I'm signing right now! This bok was amazing in so many ways and it truly made me feel. I finished it in a day because I couldn't stop. Karver and Sloane deserved better than what they got in this life.
Spoiler: I want a book 2 where she gets out if solitary and can be with him again! Even if it is in the ward. I also have so many questions on if the visitors were his parents as it seemed. If book 2 is a thing Sloane needs a 143 tattoo as well or a brand of it and they need to get married or break out. Because they don't deserve this! He is doing better and the cops really need to do better work because they each have aliens for a lot of those murders!
June 28, 2025
143!
Holy guacamole. This story had me hooked from the very beginning. The characters and their deep desires were brought to the surface through so many trials and tribulations.
Karver- the new book boyfriend. Just wow. His love and passion spiraling with hatred towards his clover. She slashed his heart in a way that was so painful, yet so fully thought out that she truly saved him, even if it meant losing herself.
Sloane- the all loving female character who is constantly making questionable decisions. The clover in the patch of grass.
Together their hearts bleed.
Girlypop! You absolutely rocked out those story. I loved each and every moment. 143 for life!
Holy guacamole. This story had me hooked from the very beginning. The characters and their deep desires were brought to the surface through so many trials and tribulations.
Karver- the new book boyfriend. Just wow. His love and passion spiraling with hatred towards his clover. She slashed his heart in a way that was so painful, yet so fully thought out that she truly saved him, even if it meant losing herself.
Sloane- the all loving female character who is constantly making questionable decisions. The clover in the patch of grass.
Together their hearts bleed.
Girlypop! You absolutely rocked out those story. I loved each and every moment. 143 for life!
November 9, 2025
Ever read something so damn good it leaves you in absolute awwwww? This book has some of the best mental health representation, and the author does an excellent job explaining it as the story progresses. The character development, plot, and spice are perfectly balanced.
Two broken characters, Karver and Sloane, find a twisted solace in each other. Sloane, who has learned to feel nothing, has her emotions awakened by Karver. However, she discovers that the man who saved her from her emotional numbness is the prime suspect in multiple murders, leaving her to question if he is a monster or simply as broken as she is.
I neeeeeed a book two! This is a must add to your TBR.
Two broken characters, Karver and Sloane, find a twisted solace in each other. Sloane, who has learned to feel nothing, has her emotions awakened by Karver. However, she discovers that the man who saved her from her emotional numbness is the prime suspect in multiple murders, leaving her to question if he is a monster or simply as broken as she is.
I neeeeeed a book two! This is a must add to your TBR.
July 12, 2024
😏 absolute filth I tell you!!! But in the best way possible. K.iller has a way of writing that will suck you in so fast, you won’t want to put the book down. You will laugh so hard throughout while also having your heart ripped out 👀 . She has done an incredible job at representing different mental illnesses and BPD ( borderline personality disorder). Each chapter ends with a fact about BPD that I found very insightful. Never have a read a book that has made me feel every emotion so intensely. One minute I wanted to cry and the next I was laughing so hard I thought I’d piss my pants. Each character is written to perfection ( yes even that one bitch ) I cannot wait until there’s more.. I will definitely be reading everything from K.iller from here in out. You sucked me in and now you’re stuck with me!!
July 18, 2024
There needs to be more stars for this book. I absolutely ate this book up. The twists and turns be twistin and turnin. I feel in love with all the characters including the smaller ones. The way the K.iller details everything in her books makes you feel as though you are there living in their lives. I was completely obliterated after reading this book. It made me laugh, broke my heart multiple times, made me fall in love, and kept me guessing til the end. Everyone needs to read this! Also check the TWs please make sure you check the menu before you dive into this world!
October 29, 2025
Bleeding Hearts by K. Killer had me second guessing my own assumptions, sanity, and reality. More than half way through I put a pin in it, not because it was too much, I just didn't want it to end. Who can you trust? Who did it? What's happening behind the doors in a Psych hospital? Bleeding hearts starts off strong, with a even stronger ending. K. Iller holds your attention from page 1 to the very last. Grab your tissues, read your triggers, and if it's too much, put a pin in it. This review will contain no spoilers but it was one of my favorite reads this year. 10/10 recommend
July 11, 2024
The way this book as written was executed extremely well. While the story line was so raw and full of emotion with turns at every corner that fact that mental illnesses where not romanticized but represented was a breath of freash air. You can tell the author spent many many hours researching to make sure she get all her facts correct. This was such an emotional read the title says it all because that's how you'll feel after reading this book.
July 16, 2024
I love that this book was not only a great read but a great representation of mental health (BPD). I actually learned some things I never about as well. Karter and Sloane together are the epitome of roller coaster of emotions. At times, I was like, "Why are they together?" While at other times, I'm like, "they are perfect!" I may forever be mad over Sophie and Thumper, but the love for this book is still there.
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