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The Devils of Vitality
Call of the Sea
The Devils of Vitality always catch their prey.
Bay Delmar is pretty done with life.
There’s a reason even his friends refer to him as the Undead or Robot. It’s been years since Bay’s been able to feel anything other than emptiness when he isn’t straddling a hoverbike and risking his neck in one of Vitality’s infamous street races. By day, he’s Professor Delmar, the reputable—yet stony—youngest staff member at the prestigious Vail University. But by night, he’s either racing or sneaking off to the Seaside Cinema where he partakes in other…questionable pastimes. The fact that he suffers from emotional detachment, likes fast bikes and violent porn, aren’t even his biggest secret. No, the one thing Bay can never risk the world finding out is that he has an obsession. With a student.
Sila Varun is an apex predator.
Being a genius and all-around perfect specimen sort of ensured from the get-go he would be. He’s lived his life at the top of the food chain, and the best way to get prey to let down their guard? Give them a false sense of security. The mask he wears on a daily basis provides him and his brother with a layer of protection, but boredom is always there, scratching at the back of his psyche. Until he discovers Bay Delmar lurking in the shadows—both literally and figuratively. What was meant to be a quickly handled task soon turns into a fixation. Sila’s never grown attached to anything before, and he has no intention of doing so now, so what harm could playing a long game bring?
Bay is shocked, and admittedly a little thrilled when the person he’s been secretly yearning for suddenly shows an interest in him, only it’s clear from the start that Sila isn’t the kindhearted boy next door type he’s led the planet to believe. His psychopathic nature is revealed the very first night the two of them share together, and the worst possible thing that could happen does. Bay realizes that only makes him like the younger man more. Since his emotions went dormant, he needs constant stimulation—of both the pain and pleasure sort—in order to feel anything, and Sila’s vicious nature easily calls to the soul Bay thought was gone forever. This psychopath may be the only thing that can breathe life back into him. But how can he convince Sila he’s worth more alive to him than dead?
Sila’s always in control, always in charge. He plays everyone like pieces in a game of chess. So why does he feel like he’s stumbled onto someone else’s board? And why is he suddenly wondering if the Devil kills the King after all, or if perhaps he lays claim to him instead?
Trigger Warning: This is a stand-alone dark romance, which means there are many themes that some might find disturbing. Some of these include but are not limited to, dub-con, violence, and a heartless male lead who's incapable of feeling guilt or remorse, along with explicit sexual material not suitable for all readers. Please be sure to read the Author's Note for a complete list of all warnings! HEA guarneteed. Though this book takes place on the same planet and within the same timeframe as Echo and These Silent Stars, those books do not need to be read first, or at all, to enjoy this book.
Bay Delmar is pretty done with life.
There’s a reason even his friends refer to him as the Undead or Robot. It’s been years since Bay’s been able to feel anything other than emptiness when he isn’t straddling a hoverbike and risking his neck in one of Vitality’s infamous street races. By day, he’s Professor Delmar, the reputable—yet stony—youngest staff member at the prestigious Vail University. But by night, he’s either racing or sneaking off to the Seaside Cinema where he partakes in other…questionable pastimes. The fact that he suffers from emotional detachment, likes fast bikes and violent porn, aren’t even his biggest secret. No, the one thing Bay can never risk the world finding out is that he has an obsession. With a student.
Sila Varun is an apex predator.
Being a genius and all-around perfect specimen sort of ensured from the get-go he would be. He’s lived his life at the top of the food chain, and the best way to get prey to let down their guard? Give them a false sense of security. The mask he wears on a daily basis provides him and his brother with a layer of protection, but boredom is always there, scratching at the back of his psyche. Until he discovers Bay Delmar lurking in the shadows—both literally and figuratively. What was meant to be a quickly handled task soon turns into a fixation. Sila’s never grown attached to anything before, and he has no intention of doing so now, so what harm could playing a long game bring?
Bay is shocked, and admittedly a little thrilled when the person he’s been secretly yearning for suddenly shows an interest in him, only it’s clear from the start that Sila isn’t the kindhearted boy next door type he’s led the planet to believe. His psychopathic nature is revealed the very first night the two of them share together, and the worst possible thing that could happen does. Bay realizes that only makes him like the younger man more. Since his emotions went dormant, he needs constant stimulation—of both the pain and pleasure sort—in order to feel anything, and Sila’s vicious nature easily calls to the soul Bay thought was gone forever. This psychopath may be the only thing that can breathe life back into him. But how can he convince Sila he’s worth more alive to him than dead?
Sila’s always in control, always in charge. He plays everyone like pieces in a game of chess. So why does he feel like he’s stumbled onto someone else’s board? And why is he suddenly wondering if the Devil kills the King after all, or if perhaps he lays claim to him instead?
Trigger Warning: This is a stand-alone dark romance, which means there are many themes that some might find disturbing. Some of these include but are not limited to, dub-con, violence, and a heartless male lead who's incapable of feeling guilt or remorse, along with explicit sexual material not suitable for all readers. Please be sure to read the Author's Note for a complete list of all warnings! HEA guarneteed. Though this book takes place on the same planet and within the same timeframe as Echo and These Silent Stars, those books do not need to be read first, or at all, to enjoy this book.
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First published October 31, 2023
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Chani Lynn Feener
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Chani majored in Creative Writing at Johnson State College in Vermont. To pay her bills, she has worked many odd jobs, including, but not limited to, telemarketing, order picking in a warehouse, and filling ink cartridges. When she isn’t writing, she’s binging TV shows, drawing, or frequenting zoos/aquariums. She is the author of the Xenith trilogy, and the teen paranormal series, The Underworld Saga, originally written under the penname Tempest C. Avery. She currently resides in Connecticut.
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Chani majored in Creative Writing at Johnson State College in Vermont. To pay her bills, she has worked many odd jobs, including, but not limited to, telemarketing, order picking in a warehouse, and filling ink cartridges. When she isn’t writing, she’s binging TV shows, drawing, or frequenting zoos/aquariums. She is the author of the Xenith trilogy, and the teen paranormal series, The Underworld Saga, originally written under the penname Tempest C. Avery. She currently resides in Connecticut.
Have a question? Check her blog! https://chanilynnfeener.wixsite.com/a...
Find her on Instagram @TempestChani
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January 4, 2024
What always gets me hooked is Chani's author’s note and the trigger warnings it contains. Simply perfect.
Sila Varun is not a good person. He isn’t a hidden prince charming or a misunderstood guy waiting for the right person to come along to turn him into a hero. There is no redemption here. Some of the things he does are seriously vile and depraved. He’s a psychopath who doesn’t feel guilt or remorse—even toward his love interest. 😍🖤😍
Book three of the Devils is the least good for me, I think. It was beautifully written as always and the characters were as usual extremely interesting and as beautifully dark as I'm used to from this author. I also found it hard to put the book down. Still, somehow it drags on quite a bit and the plot is on the sparse side. But I still love it.
Sila and Bay watch each other from a distance and are very wrapped up in their minds. They are fascinated by each other, but don't allow themselves to get any closer.
There was nothing boring about Bay Delmar. The man was an amalgamation of differing parts that didn’t belong anywhere near each other. A professor who moonlighted as a street racer with a penchant for filthy sex theaters and getting off to photos of his student?
Name something more interesting. 🖤🤩🖤
It takes quite a while for them to get involved with each other, but then they finally go at each other like bunnies.
A thousand thanks for the healing cream and strong self-healing powers, without which the books would probably not even be possible. My goodness ... brutal, very brutal, that's all I need to say, but I loved every single page.
“When I catch you, I’ll strip you down and pump you so full of my cock your voice will be hoarse come morning from all the screaming you’ll do for me.” 🖤🤤🖤
Yeah, there's nothing more I can add to that. Next up, a fairy tale for me to get all the nasty images out of my head.
Sila Varun is not a good person. He isn’t a hidden prince charming or a misunderstood guy waiting for the right person to come along to turn him into a hero. There is no redemption here. Some of the things he does are seriously vile and depraved. He’s a psychopath who doesn’t feel guilt or remorse—even toward his love interest. 😍🖤😍
Book three of the Devils is the least good for me, I think. It was beautifully written as always and the characters were as usual extremely interesting and as beautifully dark as I'm used to from this author. I also found it hard to put the book down. Still, somehow it drags on quite a bit and the plot is on the sparse side. But I still love it.
Sila and Bay watch each other from a distance and are very wrapped up in their minds. They are fascinated by each other, but don't allow themselves to get any closer.
There was nothing boring about Bay Delmar. The man was an amalgamation of differing parts that didn’t belong anywhere near each other. A professor who moonlighted as a street racer with a penchant for filthy sex theaters and getting off to photos of his student?
Name something more interesting. 🖤🤩🖤
It takes quite a while for them to get involved with each other, but then they finally go at each other like bunnies.
A thousand thanks for the healing cream and strong self-healing powers, without which the books would probably not even be possible. My goodness ... brutal, very brutal, that's all I need to say, but I loved every single page.
“When I catch you, I’ll strip you down and pump you so full of my cock your voice will be hoarse come morning from all the screaming you’ll do for me.” 🖤🤤🖤
Yeah, there's nothing more I can add to that. Next up, a fairy tale for me to get all the nasty images out of my head.
October 8, 2023
Sila, why do I love you so much my little psycho? Oh yeah, because I can remember you are fictional.
🙀IMPORTANT. READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS IN THE AUTHOR’S NOTE!!🙀
As the author states, “Sila Varun is not a good person. He isn’t a Prince Charming or misunderstood guy waiting for the right person to come along to turn him into a hero. There is no redemption here.”
Call of the Sea is a Cat chases Mouse book.
Sila is a schemer with a superiority complex.
Bay is a ghost of a person with many secrets. He has blue hair and is a buttoned up stoic professor by day who does illegal street bike racing by night. But there’s more!
Loved both of them!
Chani sets it up so that you truly understand these characters, why they are how they are and act the way they act. The conversations during their cat/mouse chase and their primal play moments kept me on the edge of my seat. They end up making so much sense when they finally come together as a “couple”.
This series and universe are so fascinating there is never time for boredom. You never know what will happen next or how the characters will act. Best to read Echo and These Silent Stars before this. It is so satisfying to see how the events in the previous two are connected to this one and how all the characters between the trilogy interact when you read this one. Loved seeing Kelevra, Rin, and Berga again. There is also a fun little cameo by Nate Narek, whom I recognized from His Dark Paradox. So happy there is more to come in this universe!
I read this in paperback but would have highlighted half the book if in ebook. Sila has the best lines.
🙀IMPORTANT. READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS IN THE AUTHOR’S NOTE!!🙀
As the author states, “Sila Varun is not a good person. He isn’t a Prince Charming or misunderstood guy waiting for the right person to come along to turn him into a hero. There is no redemption here.”
Call of the Sea is a Cat chases Mouse book.
Sila is a schemer with a superiority complex.
Bay is a ghost of a person with many secrets. He has blue hair and is a buttoned up stoic professor by day who does illegal street bike racing by night. But there’s more!
Loved both of them!
Chani sets it up so that you truly understand these characters, why they are how they are and act the way they act. The conversations during their cat/mouse chase and their primal play moments kept me on the edge of my seat. They end up making so much sense when they finally come together as a “couple”.
This series and universe are so fascinating there is never time for boredom. You never know what will happen next or how the characters will act. Best to read Echo and These Silent Stars before this. It is so satisfying to see how the events in the previous two are connected to this one and how all the characters between the trilogy interact when you read this one. Loved seeing Kelevra, Rin, and Berga again. There is also a fun little cameo by Nate Narek, whom I recognized from His Dark Paradox. So happy there is more to come in this universe!
I read this in paperback but would have highlighted half the book if in ebook. Sila has the best lines.
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September 18, 2024
MM Romance
Teacher/Student Obsessive Possessive
4.5 Stars ⭐️
🎧 Audiobook Reread
🎵Narrated by Darren Draper🎵 I’d never listened to this narrator before but he rocked it! He kind of reminded me of Michael Dean because his voice would ramp up in speed during the intense parts but I definitely preferred Darren’s voice & performance over Michael’s.
So I never change my ratings because I feel like what I thought the first time is the most honest but I’m going to bump this one up to 5 stars and here’s why. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars was because of the typos but upon listening to it, I don’t have that problem anymore now do I? Therefore due to Darren’s outstanding performance and the fact I understood this better because I read These Silent Stars this time around, I’m 5 starring it. 💗
The other reason for upping my stars is because I’ve read this book twice this year. Usually when doing audiobook rereads, it’s of books I’ve read years ago but the second I saw audio for this I used a credit on it. Absolutely love this couple and how they match each others crazy but I definitely recommend reading These Silent Stars before picking this up because I didn’t realize how much I was missing by reading this one first.
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Original Review Below
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I didn’t think this author was for me after picking up “Between The Devil and the Sea” last year and absolutely loathing it but I wanted to give her another try. I decided to sample all of the books from the Devils of Vitality series and this one hooked me like a bad pickup line and didn’t let go. Initially, I was a tad nervous about the noncon because it’s listed in the trigger warnings more than once and was a big reason why I didn’t like BTDATS but it didn’t bother me in this one. I am still not a fan of it but because I love dark romance, my brain has made it okay in certain circumstances. There are like little loopholes most people would probably scoff at that fall into a gray area that just works for me. I could try to explain it but it’s kind of fucked up and if I explain why it worked in this book I’ll give away major plot points so I’m just going to say that the noncon wasn’t a problem for me and leave it at that. Also, for a psychopath, Sila was quite good at aftercare with all his healing cream, tea and baths especially after their first time. I just wasn’t expecting him to do the things he did for Bay but tbh neither did he. 😂😂
I went into this thinking Sila was the psychopath and he is but Bay is clever and his confessions as time went on made my jaw drop. Sila thought he was always 5 steps ahead, playing everyone in a ruthless chess game but Bay was a worthy opponent in more ways than one. It made this book a delight to read because they were perfect for each other and I absolutely loved their chemistry and the sex scenes were super hot. I am a fan of Pandaveer! 😂
To me, this is almost a 5 star book and I would probably rate it as such if there weren’t so many typos and editing mistakes. I just don’t understand how an author this popular who has written so many books doesn’t have an editor who catches all these mistakes. The covers are absolutely beautiful; the kind of books I’d want on my shelves but not when they are riddled with errors. If these books weren’t on KU, I’d feel ripped off despite loving the subject matter. I thought maybe this was just a problem in BTDATS but I even notice it in her samples and friends have told me it’s part of her charm. However, I don’t find it charming, I find it annoying to be completely in love with a book only to have errors take me out of the story. With free apps like Grammarly and readers like me willing to beta or arc read for free to find errors, there is really no excuse for a book to be released like this. 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Other than that, I absolutely loved this and I’m super curious about Rin’s book because he’s Sila’s twin brother. I read this before any of the others in the series and it read fine as a stand-alone. It made me curious about other characters but I never felt like I was missing anything.
Teacher/Student Obsessive Possessive
4.5 Stars ⭐️
🎧 Audiobook Reread
🎵Narrated by Darren Draper🎵 I’d never listened to this narrator before but he rocked it! He kind of reminded me of Michael Dean because his voice would ramp up in speed during the intense parts but I definitely preferred Darren’s voice & performance over Michael’s.
So I never change my ratings because I feel like what I thought the first time is the most honest but I’m going to bump this one up to 5 stars and here’s why. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars was because of the typos but upon listening to it, I don’t have that problem anymore now do I? Therefore due to Darren’s outstanding performance and the fact I understood this better because I read These Silent Stars this time around, I’m 5 starring it. 💗
The other reason for upping my stars is because I’ve read this book twice this year. Usually when doing audiobook rereads, it’s of books I’ve read years ago but the second I saw audio for this I used a credit on it. Absolutely love this couple and how they match each others crazy but I definitely recommend reading These Silent Stars before picking this up because I didn’t realize how much I was missing by reading this one first.
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Original Review Below
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I didn’t think this author was for me after picking up “Between The Devil and the Sea” last year and absolutely loathing it but I wanted to give her another try. I decided to sample all of the books from the Devils of Vitality series and this one hooked me like a bad pickup line and didn’t let go. Initially, I was a tad nervous about the noncon because it’s listed in the trigger warnings more than once and was a big reason why I didn’t like BTDATS but it didn’t bother me in this one. I am still not a fan of it but because I love dark romance, my brain has made it okay in certain circumstances. There are like little loopholes most people would probably scoff at that fall into a gray area that just works for me. I could try to explain it but it’s kind of fucked up and if I explain why it worked in this book I’ll give away major plot points so I’m just going to say that the noncon wasn’t a problem for me and leave it at that. Also, for a psychopath, Sila was quite good at aftercare with all his healing cream, tea and baths especially after their first time. I just wasn’t expecting him to do the things he did for Bay but tbh neither did he. 😂😂
I went into this thinking Sila was the psychopath and he is but Bay is clever and his confessions as time went on made my jaw drop. Sila thought he was always 5 steps ahead, playing everyone in a ruthless chess game but Bay was a worthy opponent in more ways than one. It made this book a delight to read because they were perfect for each other and I absolutely loved their chemistry and the sex scenes were super hot. I am a fan of Pandaveer! 😂
To me, this is almost a 5 star book and I would probably rate it as such if there weren’t so many typos and editing mistakes. I just don’t understand how an author this popular who has written so many books doesn’t have an editor who catches all these mistakes. The covers are absolutely beautiful; the kind of books I’d want on my shelves but not when they are riddled with errors. If these books weren’t on KU, I’d feel ripped off despite loving the subject matter. I thought maybe this was just a problem in BTDATS but I even notice it in her samples and friends have told me it’s part of her charm. However, I don’t find it charming, I find it annoying to be completely in love with a book only to have errors take me out of the story. With free apps like Grammarly and readers like me willing to beta or arc read for free to find errors, there is really no excuse for a book to be released like this. 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Other than that, I absolutely loved this and I’m super curious about Rin’s book because he’s Sila’s twin brother. I read this before any of the others in the series and it read fine as a stand-alone. It made me curious about other characters but I never felt like I was missing anything.
November 3, 2024
4.5 stars.
I was completely captivated by the twisted, intense relationship dynamic between Sila and Bay!
That kind of dark, layered chemistry between them was incredibly captivating, especially since the author manages to bring out the psychological tension and vulnerability without sacrificing authenticity
Both characters were a bit "deranged" but so well-matched.
The whole relationship was rough but it worked so well since Bay was very into it.
The fact that the author skillfully wove in Dom/Sub dynamics, respecting the nuances and boundaries that make such relationships fulfilling, was so refreshing to see.
The plot wasn’t as strong as in the second book, but the emotional intricacies and that shocking twist at the end made up for it, keeping me hooked till the end.
The author’s ability to maintain that suspense, making me wonder if Sila might cross a line, added so much tension to their relationship.
Bay’s character arc, standing strong alongside Sila, added a satisfying depth, showing he wasn’t just a passive participant but someone who could match Sila’s energy, and I was so proud of him at the end.
I was completely captivated by the twisted, intense relationship dynamic between Sila and Bay!
That kind of dark, layered chemistry between them was incredibly captivating, especially since the author manages to bring out the psychological tension and vulnerability without sacrificing authenticity
Both characters were a bit "deranged" but so well-matched.
The whole relationship was rough but it worked so well since Bay was very into it.
The fact that the author skillfully wove in Dom/Sub dynamics, respecting the nuances and boundaries that make such relationships fulfilling, was so refreshing to see.
The plot wasn’t as strong as in the second book, but the emotional intricacies and that shocking twist at the end made up for it, keeping me hooked till the end.
The author’s ability to maintain that suspense, making me wonder if Sila might cross a line, added so much tension to their relationship.
Bay’s character arc, standing strong alongside Sila, added a satisfying depth, showing he wasn’t just a passive participant but someone who could match Sila’s energy, and I was so proud of him at the end.
January 17, 2025
I would like to thank BookSirens for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
There's just something about Chani's world building that I find electric and addictive! Granted this story's pain kink was sooo not my thing, but I thought I'd push my limits as sex is an easy skip for me when I'm invested in the plot/character development etc.
This book went all out with Sila. He is very much not a good person. He gave off that movie "Seven" serial killer vibes, and so, combined with the fact that the sex in this installment was every kind of fucked up and brutal, it was just too much for me. Like, next level too much.
Ironically, I enjoyed the last 20%, as the third act shenanigans brought with it a cameo of sorts with characters from echo and these silent stars, effectively softening the vibe a smidge. There was some cleverness at the end there, as well as a window into Sila and Bay's relationship growth, and that was nice too.
I'm sure tons of people would enjoy this very dark MM, but I've met my pain/fuckedupness threshold for this lifetime.
There's just something about Chani's world building that I find electric and addictive! Granted this story's pain kink was sooo not my thing, but I thought I'd push my limits as sex is an easy skip for me when I'm invested in the plot/character development etc.
This book went all out with Sila. He is very much not a good person. He gave off that movie "Seven" serial killer vibes, and so, combined with the fact that the sex in this installment was every kind of fucked up and brutal, it was just too much for me. Like, next level too much.
Ironically, I enjoyed the last 20%, as the third act shenanigans brought with it a cameo of sorts with characters from echo and these silent stars, effectively softening the vibe a smidge. There was some cleverness at the end there, as well as a window into Sila and Bay's relationship growth, and that was nice too.
I'm sure tons of people would enjoy this very dark MM, but I've met my pain/fuckedupness threshold for this lifetime.
January 5, 2024
i still think about this book almost everyday and it's been two months since i read it. i'm so down bad fr
“You shouldn’t look at me like that, Kitten.”
“Like what?”
“Like you want me to eat you up.”
Chani is one of the best dark mm romance authors everrr. her mmcs are always completely bonkers bananas and i fucking love that for us. this one actually got my motor revving to review it when ive been too lazy to bother lately. just be warned i tend to write all the spoilers and since this is a newer book, don't proceed if you don't wanna know what ur getting into before you get into it.
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Bay Delmar is a 25 yo psychology professor at Vail and he is a freak nasty, bike-racing, blue-haired hottie stalker. he was orphaned as a child and then later adopted by an older woman when he was 10. when his grandmother idle who had a heart attack and died is discovered to be a gambling addict who signed away all her assets, Bay is left broke and alone and the only one who suspects foul play in her death. after trying to seek justice and having all doors closed in his face, he goes to sleep and wakes up emotionless. his life becomes meaningless and his only incentive to keep going is the memory of Idle, the game of life he plays at the races, and his trips to a posh sex theater where he plays out his most depraved fantasies completely solo. er–mostly solo. he's the only one the room, anyway.
Sila Varun is a character well met by now if you've read the other books in this interconnected universe. he's a psychopath to the gills, while his twin brother Rin, is a hot-headed sass pants. Bay's junior by five years, Sila initially is not impressed w the professor. after Rin suggests Bay has taken an interest in the two of them, he demands for Sila to handle it...and handle it Sila does. Sila turns the tables on Bay and shows his psychology professor what stalking really is.
after weeks of filming Bay and his masochistic pleasures in the theater, arranging races to coax Bay out under his racing name Pandeveer, leaving him roses and texts from unknown numbers, Sila finally corners his professor in the woods under the guise of being Rin. what transpires is all documented thoroughly on Chani's warning page. Sila finds creative uses with the handle of a knife and eventually foregoes decorum and just holds Bay down while he takes what he wants. with a pierced tip. and a multi slate filming them the whole time. the strength of Bay's obsession with Sila grows when the next morning, he wakes up to find himself in bed and healed by ointment with "Rin" still looking after him. it takes but a second in the daylight for Bay to know it was Sila and not Rin who accosted him and that just really gives the guy butterflies. or whatever fucked up thing you can call those. moths, maybe.
Sila is shooketh at being recognized apart from his twin and what was meant to be a lesson to warn Bay away from him and his brother, becomes a little habit Sila can quit whenever he wants to but decides he won't. for now. right. it doesn't take long for him to realize that Bay's emotional response, or lack thereof, is regulated after being put through the wringer by Sila's devilish urges. he gets hungry for the emotions of his professor and decides then that they don't belong to anyone but him.
"You’re free to express yourself. I don’t want lies or masks. These aren’t roles. I’m me. You’re you. You’re mine. It’s as simple as that.”
so, yeah, the jealousy. lush. gorg. i actually screamed when Bay had a friend come to his apartment the day after Sila brutalized him and Sila got so bent out of shape about it he bent Bay over the table to hole check him cos he was mad at the thought of Bay sleeping w someone else. it was rude and uncouth but so filthy and animalistic af. ugh. Chani!!!! is!!! my girl!!!
“I own you,” he said seductively, as though he were trying to coax Bay into admitting it. “No one gets to touch what’s mine.”
and no one is safe from Sila's possessive paranoia! not even his own twin
“Thank my brother. He’s the one who taught me the importance of taking care of things that have meaning to us. Or,” he changed his mind, “actually, don’t. Don’t speak to him if I’m not around.”
Sila eventually makes it his personal duty to help Bay in his plight for justice/revenge against the people responsible for killing and stealing from his grandmother. in exchange for his help, Bay belongs to Sila until boredom strikes and he loses interest. there's no contract but there is a collar to prove it. that obviously means copious amounts of filth bcs duh. it is not as extreme as it could be but i'm generally unbothered by most things that make a trigger warning checklist. i personally love a little noncon and dubcon so long as it ends in an HEA. i'm simple that way.
“Where am I running to?”
“Anywhere,” Sila said. “Just run far and run fast. I’ll catch you, baby.”
eventually neither Bay nor Sila can see around their obsession for one another but neither behaves in a way the other can predict or decode and it makes every revelation about their feelings soooo yum. esp Sila because he is a psychopath but it doesn't stop him from getting all stirred up in a little tizzy when he thinks about Bay too long.
it all comes to a head when Sila and Bay uncover most of the truth about what happened to granny. unfortunately, just as Bay and Sila are passing the point where Sila's promise to help is no longer keeping him tied to Bay, Sila's dad shows up and our resident psychopath goes ghost on the professor. for like, a day, but Bay has real romeo and juliet aspirations apparently cos he plays his racing game one more time and loses. planning to end it all since he lost against himself and was "abandoned" (sir be for real) by Sila, he ends up on a familiar bridge and is ready to throw himself over.
fortunately, or tragically, for him, Sila's rabid ass is on him a minute and drags him–literally, by his ankle–to his chamber of secrets. okay, he actually bought them a house. yeah. *pam beasley voice* HE BOUGHT HIM A HOUSE! (AND PROCEEDED TO BEAT HIM UP INSIDE THEIR NEW BEDROOM/EN-SUITE FOR DARING TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE)
listen. it's dark. i get it and i really wanna be sensitive to that but unfortunately the horny bitch that dominates half my personality WENT CRAAAZZZYYY for how unhinged Sila became when he thought Bay wanted to end things so he could end himself. i was eating up every fucking word, reading and rereading a half dozen times because BABY! IT IS DELISH. he even threatens his own precious twin brother in the midst of his meltdown. it was giving GROVEL energy but wasn't a grovel at all i was literally squealing. god i love him. Sila really fully truly loses the plot having no idea that he is just a confused king bcs Bay is so down bad he was gonna kill himself thinking Sila abandoned him, not abandon Sila to kill himself. unable to cope with almost losing Bay, unable to decide if he wants to kill him, unable to tell what he's feeling or what has his chest in a vice grip.. he just unleashes on Bay.
“You always give me a choice,” he added weakly.
“That’s rich coming from someone who almost took their own life less than an hour ago,” Sila drawled. “Where was my choice in that, Kitten? Hmm? If I hadn’t gotten there in time, they’d be fishing you out of the river and I—” He stopped himself. He’d be a wreck. A bigger one than he was right now. And he hated that. Hated knowing it was the truth.
Sila devolves rapidly during the sexually charged torture of his precious little Bay. it's nothing short of hilarious from here i'm ngl to you. Sila basically passes out in a fever and Bay panicks and calls Rin, only for the twin to stumble into the two of them butt ass naked with Sila barely able to open his eyes but still managing to threaten Rin's fiancé. the hospital banter and interactions are so fucking good from Rin being FED THE HELL UP to Sila waking up and immediately needing Bay in his arms. i swear he does a whole 180° from being a Devil to being a doggy boyfriend. if the dog was like, a great pyrenees or a doberman.
the real climax of the book happens but frankly it's boring to me because it's just grandma idle's loose ends getting tied up and thats fine since ultimately it gives Bay enough blackmail over Sila to match Sila's blackmail over him. it gives him the edge he needs to show his own cards and the web he was weaving for Sila the whole time. it was too easy and there was no real tell through the book but i didn't careee because game set match, psychopath. these two *chefs kiss* perfect for each other.
Bay knew exactly what Sila was, yet he never shied away. He ran when he was told, sure, cried and screamed and bled and begged. But at the end of the day, whether they wanted to admit it or not, that was all by choice. All of Bay’s actions had been done by choice. It was Sila who’d fooled himself into believing otherwise. Sila who had fallen into the other man’s trap. He’d thought he’d caught Bay? Bay had been the one catching him.
Chani has yet to disappoint and i think this is one of my fave pairings thus far. Apollo and Shade are my no. 1s forever but ugh Sila was just smth special, truly. 5 stars all the wayyy god bless
“You shouldn’t look at me like that, Kitten.”
“Like what?”
“Like you want me to eat you up.”
Chani is one of the best dark mm romance authors everrr. her mmcs are always completely bonkers bananas and i fucking love that for us. this one actually got my motor revving to review it when ive been too lazy to bother lately. just be warned i tend to write all the spoilers and since this is a newer book, don't proceed if you don't wanna know what ur getting into before you get into it.
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Bay Delmar is a 25 yo psychology professor at Vail and he is a freak nasty, bike-racing, blue-haired hottie stalker. he was orphaned as a child and then later adopted by an older woman when he was 10. when his grandmother idle who had a heart attack and died is discovered to be a gambling addict who signed away all her assets, Bay is left broke and alone and the only one who suspects foul play in her death. after trying to seek justice and having all doors closed in his face, he goes to sleep and wakes up emotionless. his life becomes meaningless and his only incentive to keep going is the memory of Idle, the game of life he plays at the races, and his trips to a posh sex theater where he plays out his most depraved fantasies completely solo. er–mostly solo. he's the only one the room, anyway.
Sila Varun is a character well met by now if you've read the other books in this interconnected universe. he's a psychopath to the gills, while his twin brother Rin, is a hot-headed sass pants. Bay's junior by five years, Sila initially is not impressed w the professor. after Rin suggests Bay has taken an interest in the two of them, he demands for Sila to handle it...and handle it Sila does. Sila turns the tables on Bay and shows his psychology professor what stalking really is.
after weeks of filming Bay and his masochistic pleasures in the theater, arranging races to coax Bay out under his racing name Pandeveer, leaving him roses and texts from unknown numbers, Sila finally corners his professor in the woods under the guise of being Rin. what transpires is all documented thoroughly on Chani's warning page. Sila finds creative uses with the handle of a knife and eventually foregoes decorum and just holds Bay down while he takes what he wants. with a pierced tip. and a multi slate filming them the whole time. the strength of Bay's obsession with Sila grows when the next morning, he wakes up to find himself in bed and healed by ointment with "Rin" still looking after him. it takes but a second in the daylight for Bay to know it was Sila and not Rin who accosted him and that just really gives the guy butterflies. or whatever fucked up thing you can call those. moths, maybe.
Sila is shooketh at being recognized apart from his twin and what was meant to be a lesson to warn Bay away from him and his brother, becomes a little habit Sila can quit whenever he wants to but decides he won't. for now. right. it doesn't take long for him to realize that Bay's emotional response, or lack thereof, is regulated after being put through the wringer by Sila's devilish urges. he gets hungry for the emotions of his professor and decides then that they don't belong to anyone but him.
"You’re free to express yourself. I don’t want lies or masks. These aren’t roles. I’m me. You’re you. You’re mine. It’s as simple as that.”
so, yeah, the jealousy. lush. gorg. i actually screamed when Bay had a friend come to his apartment the day after Sila brutalized him and Sila got so bent out of shape about it he bent Bay over the table to hole check him cos he was mad at the thought of Bay sleeping w someone else. it was rude and uncouth but so filthy and animalistic af. ugh. Chani!!!! is!!! my girl!!!
“I own you,” he said seductively, as though he were trying to coax Bay into admitting it. “No one gets to touch what’s mine.”
and no one is safe from Sila's possessive paranoia! not even his own twin
“Thank my brother. He’s the one who taught me the importance of taking care of things that have meaning to us. Or,” he changed his mind, “actually, don’t. Don’t speak to him if I’m not around.”
Sila eventually makes it his personal duty to help Bay in his plight for justice/revenge against the people responsible for killing and stealing from his grandmother. in exchange for his help, Bay belongs to Sila until boredom strikes and he loses interest. there's no contract but there is a collar to prove it. that obviously means copious amounts of filth bcs duh. it is not as extreme as it could be but i'm generally unbothered by most things that make a trigger warning checklist. i personally love a little noncon and dubcon so long as it ends in an HEA. i'm simple that way.
“Where am I running to?”
“Anywhere,” Sila said. “Just run far and run fast. I’ll catch you, baby.”
eventually neither Bay nor Sila can see around their obsession for one another but neither behaves in a way the other can predict or decode and it makes every revelation about their feelings soooo yum. esp Sila because he is a psychopath but it doesn't stop him from getting all stirred up in a little tizzy when he thinks about Bay too long.
it all comes to a head when Sila and Bay uncover most of the truth about what happened to granny. unfortunately, just as Bay and Sila are passing the point where Sila's promise to help is no longer keeping him tied to Bay, Sila's dad shows up and our resident psychopath goes ghost on the professor. for like, a day, but Bay has real romeo and juliet aspirations apparently cos he plays his racing game one more time and loses. planning to end it all since he lost against himself and was "abandoned" (sir be for real) by Sila, he ends up on a familiar bridge and is ready to throw himself over.
fortunately, or tragically, for him, Sila's rabid ass is on him a minute and drags him–literally, by his ankle–to his chamber of secrets. okay, he actually bought them a house. yeah. *pam beasley voice* HE BOUGHT HIM A HOUSE! (AND PROCEEDED TO BEAT HIM UP INSIDE THEIR NEW BEDROOM/EN-SUITE FOR DARING TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE)
listen. it's dark. i get it and i really wanna be sensitive to that but unfortunately the horny bitch that dominates half my personality WENT CRAAAZZZYYY for how unhinged Sila became when he thought Bay wanted to end things so he could end himself. i was eating up every fucking word, reading and rereading a half dozen times because BABY! IT IS DELISH. he even threatens his own precious twin brother in the midst of his meltdown. it was giving GROVEL energy but wasn't a grovel at all i was literally squealing. god i love him. Sila really fully truly loses the plot having no idea that he is just a confused king bcs Bay is so down bad he was gonna kill himself thinking Sila abandoned him, not abandon Sila to kill himself. unable to cope with almost losing Bay, unable to decide if he wants to kill him, unable to tell what he's feeling or what has his chest in a vice grip.. he just unleashes on Bay.
“You always give me a choice,” he added weakly.
“That’s rich coming from someone who almost took their own life less than an hour ago,” Sila drawled. “Where was my choice in that, Kitten? Hmm? If I hadn’t gotten there in time, they’d be fishing you out of the river and I—” He stopped himself. He’d be a wreck. A bigger one than he was right now. And he hated that. Hated knowing it was the truth.
Sila devolves rapidly during the sexually charged torture of his precious little Bay. it's nothing short of hilarious from here i'm ngl to you. Sila basically passes out in a fever and Bay panicks and calls Rin, only for the twin to stumble into the two of them butt ass naked with Sila barely able to open his eyes but still managing to threaten Rin's fiancé. the hospital banter and interactions are so fucking good from Rin being FED THE HELL UP to Sila waking up and immediately needing Bay in his arms. i swear he does a whole 180° from being a Devil to being a doggy boyfriend. if the dog was like, a great pyrenees or a doberman.
the real climax of the book happens but frankly it's boring to me because it's just grandma idle's loose ends getting tied up and thats fine since ultimately it gives Bay enough blackmail over Sila to match Sila's blackmail over him. it gives him the edge he needs to show his own cards and the web he was weaving for Sila the whole time. it was too easy and there was no real tell through the book but i didn't careee because game set match, psychopath. these two *chefs kiss* perfect for each other.
Bay knew exactly what Sila was, yet he never shied away. He ran when he was told, sure, cried and screamed and bled and begged. But at the end of the day, whether they wanted to admit it or not, that was all by choice. All of Bay’s actions had been done by choice. It was Sila who’d fooled himself into believing otherwise. Sila who had fallen into the other man’s trap. He’d thought he’d caught Bay? Bay had been the one catching him.
Chani has yet to disappoint and i think this is one of my fave pairings thus far. Apollo and Shade are my no. 1s forever but ugh Sila was just smth special, truly. 5 stars all the wayyy god bless
October 20, 2023
Call of the Sea is a fantastically dark romance between Sila and his Professor Bay. Together they have insane chemistry, and their dynamic never ceases to surprise and terrify simultaneously. Sila is such a fascinating character because he rarely reveals his true self, hiding his dark impulses and putting on a great facade. Bay is also extremely complicated due to his rather inappropriate desires and hidden struggles as well.
Together Sila and Bay have fantastic moments that are intense, dangerous, and addicting to see develop and grow over the course of their story. I was enthralled with this story from beginning to end. I never really knew where the story was going and enjoyed seeing these two navigate their crazy relationship. I also loved getting to see Sila manipulate events from previous entries in this series. He really is a wolf in sheep's clothing, which I could not get enough of.
Overall, Call of the Sea is another fantastic dark romance that always keeps me guessing as to where the story will go. This series is always full of surprises that I can not get enough of.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
Together Sila and Bay have fantastic moments that are intense, dangerous, and addicting to see develop and grow over the course of their story. I was enthralled with this story from beginning to end. I never really knew where the story was going and enjoyed seeing these two navigate their crazy relationship. I also loved getting to see Sila manipulate events from previous entries in this series. He really is a wolf in sheep's clothing, which I could not get enough of.
Overall, Call of the Sea is another fantastic dark romance that always keeps me guessing as to where the story will go. This series is always full of surprises that I can not get enough of.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
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March 21, 2025
3.5 stars ☆
okay the first half was fine, it had its moments, but omg something about the second half hit different for me. the scene when ?? i needed more of that from Sila and i’m so glad he delivered like how i wanted when it came to him feeling possessive over Bay by the end. 🥹 i also loved how Sila used to be all “the only person i tell, and share, everything with is Rin” but the way he did a switch up and was able to have thoughts later on like “anyone who stands in the way between me and Bay, even if that person is Rin, will die/get hurt”? yes please, i ate that shit up. it’s the type of energy i wanna see in my romance (the two mcs being each other’s one and only, fuck everyone else type). i loved seeing that development from him considering we see Bay being the one attached at first but then Sila became the clingy one after a certain point that had me giggling tbh. the revelation of .
overall, this was such a fun read! Rin’s book is still my personal favorite bc i was invested in that one from beginning to end (Rin and Kel’s possessiveness just had me on a chokehold like no other 😭), but this one also had its enjoyable moments that had me grinning.
okay the first half was fine, it had its moments, but omg something about the second half hit different for me. the scene when ?? i needed more of that from Sila and i’m so glad he delivered like how i wanted when it came to him feeling possessive over Bay by the end. 🥹 i also loved how Sila used to be all “the only person i tell, and share, everything with is Rin” but the way he did a switch up and was able to have thoughts later on like “anyone who stands in the way between me and Bay, even if that person is Rin, will die/get hurt”? yes please, i ate that shit up. it’s the type of energy i wanna see in my romance (the two mcs being each other’s one and only, fuck everyone else type). i loved seeing that development from him considering we see Bay being the one attached at first but then Sila became the clingy one after a certain point that had me giggling tbh. the revelation of .
overall, this was such a fun read! Rin’s book is still my personal favorite bc i was invested in that one from beginning to end (Rin and Kel’s possessiveness just had me on a chokehold like no other 😭), but this one also had its enjoyable moments that had me grinning.
November 14, 2024
I really have been missing out
Bay and Sila had me losing my shit from page 1 (can we talk about the sex cinema? or better yet just skip to inventing one??)
I still can’t believe the amount of waffling around I did before I started this only for me to be sucked in by the story in a heartbeat
While my coworkers were waking up early to get ahead at work, I was busy trying to sneak a few chapters before work because the spice ABSOLUTELY could not be left unattended
That alley scene though?? That was the moment I knew we were really going to get down and dirty — and I loved every second of it
November 11, 2024
Not me falling in love with the psychopathic character again...😂😂😂
Sila had me all heart eyed at multiple points - making Bay soup, tending to his wounds (which yeah, he inflicted, but still....) and the way he reacted when he though Bay was going to jump.... Seriously a psychologist would have a field day with me at this point 😂
I loved Bay and the way he was so invested in Sila. It hurt to read when he thought he'd been abandoned, but being in Sila's mind in the aftermath of the bridge was devastating - this is the first book in the series that's made me really cry!
I also loved the friendships that Bay had with Nate, Berga and Flix and they way they looked to him as an older brother - I hope we get to see more of these friendships in each of these characters books, especially because Rabbit wasn't featured all that much in either Rin or Sila's books and I did miss his presence.
I also love how Sila just goes and buys a whole fucking house for him and Bay because Rin didn't want to walk in on Sila's 'pet' in their apartment 😂😂😂 Honestly I was just all swoony over Sila, even though he was a psychopath!
I wasn't overly keen on the ending with Bay's revelation of how he'd manipulated the situation - I preferred when Bay was just the prey and along for the ride! Although it did make sense that he can prove he's on the same level as Sila, but still I would have preferred it not to have happened.
I'm really excited to read the books for Flix, Berga and Nate too because all of their pairings sound so interesting and I'm just enjoying this series so much.
Again, a lot of spelling errors and wrong words used. I can overlook it if it's a few, but these are so consistent it makes me itch to get a red pen out!
Sila had me all heart eyed at multiple points - making Bay soup, tending to his wounds (which yeah, he inflicted, but still....) and the way he reacted when he though Bay was going to jump.... Seriously a psychologist would have a field day with me at this point 😂
I loved Bay and the way he was so invested in Sila. It hurt to read when he thought he'd been abandoned, but being in Sila's mind in the aftermath of the bridge was devastating - this is the first book in the series that's made me really cry!
I also loved the friendships that Bay had with Nate, Berga and Flix and they way they looked to him as an older brother - I hope we get to see more of these friendships in each of these characters books, especially because Rabbit wasn't featured all that much in either Rin or Sila's books and I did miss his presence.
I also love how Sila just goes and buys a whole fucking house for him and Bay because Rin didn't want to walk in on Sila's 'pet' in their apartment 😂😂😂 Honestly I was just all swoony over Sila, even though he was a psychopath!
I wasn't overly keen on the ending with Bay's revelation of how he'd manipulated the situation - I preferred when Bay was just the prey and along for the ride! Although it did make sense that he can prove he's on the same level as Sila, but still I would have preferred it not to have happened.
I'm really excited to read the books for Flix, Berga and Nate too because all of their pairings sound so interesting and I'm just enjoying this series so much.
Again, a lot of spelling errors and wrong words used. I can overlook it if it's a few, but these are so consistent it makes me itch to get a red pen out!
October 13, 2024
Keep this in mind the next time you think of visiting the bridge,” he warned. “The only way you’re allowed to die is if it’s at my hand. I’m the only one who gets to kill you. Your life now belongs to me, and if you try to take something that’s mine…” He eased Bay’s chin up with a single finger. “I’ll tear you apart for real, Bay Delmar, and I’ll leave you bare, lying in a pool of your own blood for the whole world to see.”
SILA & BAY OH MY FUCKING GOD 🐈⬛
This was so good, the world building the side characters, the planet, the mafia, the gangs, the illegal hover bikes, you name it I love it and ate this book up. I don’t know who was more twisted honestly Sila or Bay. And just when you think you know what’s going to happen you get another twist and it’s even more delicious than the last. The story was so good omgggggggg.
Also every time sila called bay kitten I screamed
I will definitely be checking out more by this author and hopefully more of them come to audio 🤙
Thanks for putting me on to this Megan! I love this planet and all it’s devils 😈
SILA & BAY OH MY FUCKING GOD 🐈⬛
This was so good, the world building the side characters, the planet, the mafia, the gangs, the illegal hover bikes, you name it I love it and ate this book up. I don’t know who was more twisted honestly Sila or Bay. And just when you think you know what’s going to happen you get another twist and it’s even more delicious than the last. The story was so good omgggggggg.
Also every time sila called bay kitten I screamed
I will definitely be checking out more by this author and hopefully more of them come to audio 🤙
Thanks for putting me on to this Megan! I love this planet and all it’s devils 😈
January 21, 2024
it took me awhile to start this bc the trigger warnings worried me and i was 100% right to be worried but chani’s writing is addicting, so i ended up loving the book even tho most of it made me scared for my life😭😭😂😂 also i’ve never been more obsessed with an author’s note than i am with chani’s….she keeps it real af and it’s needed.
sila is literally incorrigible and it shouldn’t charm me in any way bc he needs to be JAILED but i’m weakkkk😩😩😩 it’s actually worrisome bc sila is terrifying as fuck!! like bay, for the love of god KEEP HIM!!! need that mf off the streets fr….that scene after sila finds bay at the bridge???? wheeww mf i was shaking in my boots, those trigger warnings are seriously no joke!!! i was flabbergasted……and not just about the sexual violence but also about the fact that bay was outta his damn mind begging sila to kill him…..imagine being down that bad for a man💀💀💀 i’m playing but fr🤨
anyways i was HOLLERING at the way they blackmailed each other into never leaving each other😂😂😂 bc why is that simultaneously the cutest and most batshit crazy thing ever!!!! those two are literally MADE for each other….i wasn’t thoroughly convinced until bay laid it all out there but holy shit…..respect…..two certifiably insane peas in a pod fr……the fact the author could change my mind from ‘i’m uncomfortable, bay seek help’ to ‘nevermind, y’all belong together and then some’ is wild and honestly mind blowing….i’m just like so impressed by the way the author can make their dynamic off-putting and rough, the brutality hard to swallow and comprehend at times, but make you actually fully trust and believe that these mmcs need and care for each other in a fairly balanced** way (**that is COMPLETELY UNIQUE to them of course, bc their version of fairly balanced is not the same as mine💀), which is hard to accomplish with psychopath “romances”…..and i have to put the romance in quotes bc romance would be a strong word for this😂
the one thing i don’t like with psychopath romances is said psychopath saying “i love you”. like psychopaths are not capable of love so like let’s be real, ya know. so it was kinda disappointing that sila tells bay he loves him….oh well, total me thing, i know.
this author somehow always manages to make 500+ pages feel like light work when that many pages normally has me shying away or dragging my feet to even pick it up bc my attention span is decimated af😭 but the way i sped thru this mf??? the pace was outrageous!!!
can we plsssssss get a book about berga or flix tho???🤞🤞🙏🙏 they intrigued the hell outta me.
sila is literally incorrigible and it shouldn’t charm me in any way bc he needs to be JAILED but i’m weakkkk😩😩😩 it’s actually worrisome bc sila is terrifying as fuck!! like bay, for the love of god KEEP HIM!!! need that mf off the streets fr….that scene after sila finds bay at the bridge???? wheeww mf i was shaking in my boots, those trigger warnings are seriously no joke!!! i was flabbergasted……and not just about the sexual violence but also about the fact that bay was outta his damn mind begging sila to kill him…..imagine being down that bad for a man💀💀💀 i’m playing but fr🤨
anyways i was HOLLERING at the way they blackmailed each other into never leaving each other😂😂😂 bc why is that simultaneously the cutest and most batshit crazy thing ever!!!! those two are literally MADE for each other….i wasn’t thoroughly convinced until bay laid it all out there but holy shit…..respect…..two certifiably insane peas in a pod fr……the fact the author could change my mind from ‘i’m uncomfortable, bay seek help’ to ‘nevermind, y’all belong together and then some’ is wild and honestly mind blowing….i’m just like so impressed by the way the author can make their dynamic off-putting and rough, the brutality hard to swallow and comprehend at times, but make you actually fully trust and believe that these mmcs need and care for each other in a fairly balanced** way (**that is COMPLETELY UNIQUE to them of course, bc their version of fairly balanced is not the same as mine💀), which is hard to accomplish with psychopath “romances”…..and i have to put the romance in quotes bc romance would be a strong word for this😂
the one thing i don’t like with psychopath romances is said psychopath saying “i love you”. like psychopaths are not capable of love so like let’s be real, ya know. so it was kinda disappointing that sila tells bay he loves him….oh well, total me thing, i know.
this author somehow always manages to make 500+ pages feel like light work when that many pages normally has me shying away or dragging my feet to even pick it up bc my attention span is decimated af😭 but the way i sped thru this mf??? the pace was outrageous!!!
can we plsssssss get a book about berga or flix tho???🤞🤞🙏🙏 they intrigued the hell outta me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2025
Why are these books so darn good????
Ever since reading These Silent Stars, I've been looking forward to reading Sila's book and seeing just what type of person would fit him. I'm honestly super impressed. As a couple they are toxic as hell, but they know that and it works for them.
I also like how this book ties up the loose ends in the other books. Aka what was going on with the Shepard gang the whole time. Well, now we know.
This book also lets a few of the other side characters shine, or at least give them mention. I really want to know more about Flix, I feel like "fascinating" is Berga's equivalent to Sila's "interesting", and love that Zane is taking one of Bay's classes. Also, poor Arlet. Struck out three times in three different books 😂😂😂. Could we get a little novella showing us that she finds a happy romance?
Edit to add: Reading this review again I realize I make this book seem super lighthearted and fun, which... is NOT accurate. It has funny moments and dark humor, but it is a dark romance for sure. NC, CNC, DC, knife play, blood play, "am I actually going to kill him this time" play (?), suicidal thoughts, etc. Check the content/trigger warnings in the front of the book because the author lists everything. Sila is 100% a manipulating psychopath.
I know I'm horrible at reviews, I tend to just gush or rant, but these Devils of Vitality books are just so darn good. I'm so glad I waited until I had an uninterrupted day so I could read without pause. Every time I read one of them I end up re-reading another, I'm seriously addicted.
So excited to hear we will be getting more from this world!
Ever since reading These Silent Stars, I've been looking forward to reading Sila's book and seeing just what type of person would fit him. I'm honestly super impressed. As a couple they are toxic as hell, but they know that and it works for them.
I also like how this book ties up the loose ends in the other books. Aka what was going on with the Shepard gang the whole time. Well, now we know.
This book also lets a few of the other side characters shine, or at least give them mention. I really want to know more about Flix, I feel like "fascinating" is Berga's equivalent to Sila's "interesting", and love that Zane is taking one of Bay's classes. Also, poor Arlet. Struck out three times in three different books 😂😂😂. Could we get a little novella showing us that she finds a happy romance?
Edit to add: Reading this review again I realize I make this book seem super lighthearted and fun, which... is NOT accurate. It has funny moments and dark humor, but it is a dark romance for sure. NC, CNC, DC, knife play, blood play, "am I actually going to kill him this time" play (?), suicidal thoughts, etc. Check the content/trigger warnings in the front of the book because the author lists everything. Sila is 100% a manipulating psychopath.
I know I'm horrible at reviews, I tend to just gush or rant, but these Devils of Vitality books are just so darn good. I'm so glad I waited until I had an uninterrupted day so I could read without pause. Every time I read one of them I end up re-reading another, I'm seriously addicted.
So excited to hear we will be getting more from this world!
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March 9, 2024DNF @ 30%
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. I am enjoying Sila (he is actually so funny and sarcastic). And this is exactly what I expected from a Chani book. All the toxic, dubcon, stalker vibes 🫠
But... I am just not feeling it at the moment. It's a me thing. I will likely pick this back up in the future but your girl is struggling at the moment so I need to take something off my plate and this is a thicc book. So I'm putting her down for a hot minute.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. I am enjoying Sila (he is actually so funny and sarcastic). And this is exactly what I expected from a Chani book. All the toxic, dubcon, stalker vibes 🫠
But... I am just not feeling it at the moment. It's a me thing. I will likely pick this back up in the future but your girl is struggling at the moment so I need to take something off my plate and this is a thicc book. So I'm putting her down for a hot minute.
October 1, 2023
I have had the absolute pleasure of beta reading and editing this book for Chani and oh my godddd, it was so freaking good!
I’m not going to say too much because it’s not officially out anywhere yet and I don’t want to spoil anything, but just know that if you are a fan of the author’s work, you know exactly what you are getting into! This is a dark (yes, DARK, read the trigger warnings) MM teacher/student romance (although believe me when I tell you it is absolutely nothing like your normal teacher/student trope!!) with plenty of obsession, manipulation and coercion, as well as allll the spice!
This book’s timeline runs alongside that of ‘Echo’ and ‘These Silent Stars’ and there is plenty of crossover between characters (although the books don’t need to be read in order for them to make sense).
The characters (as with all her books) were absolutely perfect and I fell in love with their totally fucked-up selves 🤣 I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this book when it releases, as well as reading both ‘Echo’ and ‘These Silent Stars’, both of which are available now! 💕
I’m not going to say too much because it’s not officially out anywhere yet and I don’t want to spoil anything, but just know that if you are a fan of the author’s work, you know exactly what you are getting into! This is a dark (yes, DARK, read the trigger warnings) MM teacher/student romance (although believe me when I tell you it is absolutely nothing like your normal teacher/student trope!!) with plenty of obsession, manipulation and coercion, as well as allll the spice!
This book’s timeline runs alongside that of ‘Echo’ and ‘These Silent Stars’ and there is plenty of crossover between characters (although the books don’t need to be read in order for them to make sense).
The characters (as with all her books) were absolutely perfect and I fell in love with their totally fucked-up selves 🤣 I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this book when it releases, as well as reading both ‘Echo’ and ‘These Silent Stars’, both of which are available now! 💕
November 5, 2023
Some of the things Sila does to Bay....... I could feel my crotch retreat all the way back and up into my chest cavity in fear. Nope. Nope. Nope.
***places dark romance on the ground and backs away slowly....
This was good but also more disturbing than I like. Though the twist was so good. At first I couldn't tell what Sila liked about Bay. And..... then Bay made a case for himself. These two are seriously so fucked up.
Also, this author has a unique gift of consistently choosing the worst character names. Sigh. Oh well.
I like this author and have liked both Rin and Sila's stories, but I've also made peace with the fact that dark romance is not the genre for me. I prefer my angst purely emotional.
I'll look out for their other romances that aren't dark. The trigger warnings on this caused enough anguish and that was BEFORE I even got to read the actual content necessitating them.
Yikes.
***places dark romance on the ground and backs away slowly....
This was good but also more disturbing than I like. Though the twist was so good. At first I couldn't tell what Sila liked about Bay. And..... then Bay made a case for himself. These two are seriously so fucked up.
Also, this author has a unique gift of consistently choosing the worst character names. Sigh. Oh well.
I like this author and have liked both Rin and Sila's stories, but I've also made peace with the fact that dark romance is not the genre for me. I prefer my angst purely emotional.
I'll look out for their other romances that aren't dark. The trigger warnings on this caused enough anguish and that was BEFORE I even got to read the actual content necessitating them.
Yikes.
November 13, 2024
I am so mad, it’s not even funny right now.
Book was a solid 4.5, hell maybe even a 4.75 because the bad shit crazy things that happened in this book made me downright giddy
BUT THE ENDING???? The CONFESSION SCENE???? HELLOOOOO???? Is channi KIDDING??? i scrubbed my eyes for a straight minute thinking I WAS HALLUCINATING AFTER STAYING UP ALL NIGHT TO READ THIS !
Seriously Channi? THAT ENDING WAS LAME.
Equals you mean? Honey, that was cheap writing and you know it.
I pretend that shit didn’t exist and I won’t break my heart by rating this 3 stars because EVERYTHING but that last chapter deserved superiority
Book was a solid 4.5, hell maybe even a 4.75 because the bad shit crazy things that happened in this book made me downright giddy
BUT THE ENDING???? The CONFESSION SCENE???? HELLOOOOO???? Is channi KIDDING??? i scrubbed my eyes for a straight minute thinking I WAS HALLUCINATING AFTER STAYING UP ALL NIGHT TO READ THIS !
Seriously Channi? THAT ENDING WAS LAME.
Equals you mean? Honey, that was cheap writing and you know it.
I pretend that shit didn’t exist and I won’t break my heart by rating this 3 stars because EVERYTHING but that last chapter deserved superiority
February 11, 2025
Rating 4/5⭐️
Spice 4/5🌶
Such an incredible, mind-twisting, heart-aching, dark sci-fi, M/M romance read.
Bay Delmar is a professor by day and illegal street racer by night, but even that can barely get an emotional reaction from him anymore after he suffered a family tragedy in his past. Until he spots Sila Varun on campus. Add stalking to his repertoire and his numbness recedes enough that he becomes obsessed with the Vail student.
Sila is so completely different from him. Sila is a psychopath who feels very little, though he may have met his match in Bay Delmar, criminal psychologist professor at Vail University. The romance between these two is very dark and violent, which is what both seem to prefer.
If you like dark m/m erotica, this author & series is for you. The Devil’s of Vitality are deliciously depraved, and when they find their other halves/obsession’s it’s no holds barred! Highly recommend!!
Spice 4/5🌶
Such an incredible, mind-twisting, heart-aching, dark sci-fi, M/M romance read.
Bay Delmar is a professor by day and illegal street racer by night, but even that can barely get an emotional reaction from him anymore after he suffered a family tragedy in his past. Until he spots Sila Varun on campus. Add stalking to his repertoire and his numbness recedes enough that he becomes obsessed with the Vail student.
Sila is so completely different from him. Sila is a psychopath who feels very little, though he may have met his match in Bay Delmar, criminal psychologist professor at Vail University. The romance between these two is very dark and violent, which is what both seem to prefer.
If you like dark m/m erotica, this author & series is for you. The Devil’s of Vitality are deliciously depraved, and when they find their other halves/obsession’s it’s no holds barred! Highly recommend!!
August 2, 2025
4⭐
“Who the hell do you think you are? A pathetic nobody who broke at the first sign of distress. How dare you think you have the right to take from me.”
“I don’t. I would never.”
“You were going to jump. You want to die so badly you’ll die at my hands.”
“Who the hell do you think you are? A pathetic nobody who broke at the first sign of distress. How dare you think you have the right to take from me.”
“I don’t. I would never.”
“You were going to jump. You want to die so badly you’ll die at my hands.”
December 13, 2025
By now I am well familiar with CLF writing style which is really dark romance that pushes boundaries, plays
recklessly with power imbalance, and lives in that murky space of non-con and consensual non-con. That’s part of the deal. But Call of the Sea takes a sharper turn because the love interest isn’t just “dark” Sila is a full-blown, genuinely terrifying psychopath 😬🔪🩸. Not romanticized. Not softened. Just… unhinged.
There were moments I was actively scared reading this. Like, pausing line by line, bracing myself.
What made this readable (and oddly compelling) for me was how explicit the text is about Bay’s internal experience. Even in scenes that are dark, rough, or terrifying, it is made unmistakably clear that Bay is aroused, engaged, and discovering a kink he’s never been able to experience before but fantasised. That framing matters. It doesn’t erase the horror, but it grounds it in character psychology rather than shock value.
That’s something the book does very well. It makes it clear that Bay chooses this. He agrees to play with Sila without rules, without safeties, fully aware that this could destroy him. His obsession runs just as deep, even if it manifests differently. Watching someone who’s emotionally numb chase sensation through danger and pain was unsettling and fascinating in equal measure.
Sila, though… wow. Watching him discover attachment was one of the creepiest yet hottest things I’ve read in a while 😈🖤. He doesn’t even know if Bay will survive him. Bay doesn’t know if he’ll survive Sila. Together they make this perfectly fucked up dependency. Even knowing there’s an HEA, the book keeps you suspended in that who’s walking out alive? tension for far longer than is comfortable and that’s intentional.
What I loved most is that there are no distractions. No annoying side characters. No love triangles. No miscommunication drama. Just two deeply damaged people locked into each other with tunnel vision. The angst comes from internal struggle, not external nonsense. And when Sila starts falling when he gets possessive, clingy, and utterly fixated? Yeah… that was delicious 😏🖤.
The beginning was slower than I expected, and I won’t lie, I was side-eyeing the pages like okay… when are we getting there? But I trusted CLF to get me there. once it decided to move, it moved, and from that point on it became impossible to look away.
Unhinged. Disturbing. Horrifically beautiful.
And once again, this author did not let me down 😌🩸📖
November 25, 2024
the trigger warnings need trigger warnings because that was dark. yummy ✨✨✨
December 19, 2024
(2.5/5) This book was the exact opposite of Rin's book, at least for me. Because this story had a promising beginning but a relatively bad ending (unlike Rin's book).
Unfortunately, I didn't like most of the book. I didn't like the development of Sila and Bay's relationship (and not because it was completely messed up), I didn't like the plot in the slightest (although, to be fair, I kind of liked the parallel between this story and the other stories in the series—because it finally explained what wasn't explained in the last two books), and I really think the whole thing was just weird. I can't even really explain it, which I should since I'm criticising a lot here, but I just didn't enjoy the vibe here (and again, I'm not talking about the very, very dark elements in this book—those weren't the problem for me).
“Keep me,” Bay repeated. “Give me that choice. Death or you. Please.”
I really thought this book could be good. Sila was a fantastic character in Rin's story. I was also looking forward to Bay, who was just as fucked up as Sila, which in some ways made the questionable actions less dark.
I'm a little disappointed with how it turned out.
Unfortunately, I didn't like most of the book. I didn't like the development of Sila and Bay's relationship (and not because it was completely messed up), I didn't like the plot in the slightest (although, to be fair, I kind of liked the parallel between this story and the other stories in the series—because it finally explained what wasn't explained in the last two books), and I really think the whole thing was just weird. I can't even really explain it, which I should since I'm criticising a lot here, but I just didn't enjoy the vibe here (and again, I'm not talking about the very, very dark elements in this book—those weren't the problem for me).
“Keep me,” Bay repeated. “Give me that choice. Death or you. Please.”
I really thought this book could be good. Sila was a fantastic character in Rin's story. I was also looking forward to Bay, who was just as fucked up as Sila, which in some ways made the questionable actions less dark.
I'm a little disappointed with how it turned out.
October 17, 2023
I loved Sila SO FUCKING MUCH already and was curious how his book will play out. AND LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I'm so glad to say that once again Chani has delivered!! 🥹 Bay is the perfect counterpart for Sila and definitely shot up to one of my faves in this world. There were a couple hiccups with pacing for me, but immediately from page one, I loved and gobbled up every bit of this. I would definitely recommend reading Rin's book, These Silent Stars, first if you haven't yet, since there's missing context if you hop straight to this. (And also Echo, the first Devils of Vitality book because you're missing out in general if you don't!!! 😂) But it's still a great standalone read! And dare I say it's my fave of the three so far??? 👀 I'll have to think on it, but Sila is absolutely my favorite character. 💖 Full RTC.
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🥇Gold 🥇
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Book 1: Echo - 🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 2: These Silent Stars - 🥈⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 3: Call of the Sea - 🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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🥇Gold 🥇
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Book 1: Echo - 🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 2: These Silent Stars - 🥈⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 3: Call of the Sea - 🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 12, 2025
Feb 2025
Kindle edition
Re-read for a group challenge week 5. I prefer this brother. Stayed up late to finish. Sila and Bay were chaotic. Didn't realise who Nate was until starting the next book. The whole topping from bottom thing was still a surprise.
October 2023
Kindle edition
Received from Booksirens. Nope, I didn't get paid for this. Yep, full honesty.
Read the warnings at the beginning, they're there for a reason.
No shitty parents around this time, except for mentions of Varun's father who was dealt with in Rin's book. It's Sila's turn for a HEA. Compared to the rest, this one is darker. It starts off with stalking and then goes into non-con and masochism, and then a whole world of pain. I would've liked the stalking part to last a bit longer. Loses a little something when the curtain is pulled back.
Compared to the rest, this one was had spelling and name errors. Will I buy the book when it comes out? Sure. It's my favorite of the lot and I need a proper sit down read, rather than grabbing a page where and when I can. I should not have started the book before work. I went bed at half two this morning. I need sleep. I finished it though so yay. Nice to see the other book characters still hanging around or in R&B's case guided. Curious about Nate and Berga.
The suicide annoyed me on a personal level. Compared to the other type I've witnessed growing up, this felt more game manipulation on Bay's end, and yeah. It bothered me. That's a me issue. Leaving it at that.
I enjoyed the dynamic of their relationship. The way they start off one way and then the roles change. I'm actually surprised Castle got through the book alive. As well as Bay's ass. That thing went through so much. The ending part reminds me of a book I love. The Trap, with the scenario and the urgency that follows. Rin's reactions were hilarious. It was dark, and there was a lot going on. Not sure how I felt about Bay's revelation. 4.5 stars. Will probably be a 5 on a re-read.
Kindle edition
Re-read for a group challenge week 5. I prefer this brother. Stayed up late to finish. Sila and Bay were chaotic. Didn't realise who Nate was until starting the next book. The whole topping from bottom thing was still a surprise.
October 2023
Kindle edition
Received from Booksirens. Nope, I didn't get paid for this. Yep, full honesty.
Read the warnings at the beginning, they're there for a reason.
No shitty parents around this time, except for mentions of Varun's father who was dealt with in Rin's book. It's Sila's turn for a HEA. Compared to the rest, this one is darker. It starts off with stalking and then goes into non-con and masochism, and then a whole world of pain. I would've liked the stalking part to last a bit longer. Loses a little something when the curtain is pulled back.
Compared to the rest, this one was had spelling and name errors. Will I buy the book when it comes out? Sure. It's my favorite of the lot and I need a proper sit down read, rather than grabbing a page where and when I can. I should not have started the book before work. I went bed at half two this morning. I need sleep. I finished it though so yay. Nice to see the other book characters still hanging around or in R&B's case guided. Curious about Nate and Berga.
The suicide annoyed me on a personal level. Compared to the other type I've witnessed growing up, this felt more game manipulation on Bay's end, and yeah. It bothered me. That's a me issue. Leaving it at that.
I enjoyed the dynamic of their relationship. The way they start off one way and then the roles change. I'm actually surprised Castle got through the book alive. As well as Bay's ass. That thing went through so much. The ending part reminds me of a book I love. The Trap, with the scenario and the urgency that follows. Rin's reactions were hilarious. It was dark, and there was a lot going on. Not sure how I felt about Bay's revelation. 4.5 stars. Will probably be a 5 on a re-read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2023
Where do I start?
First of all, this is my first book from this author. I have heard so much about her and her writing skills that I had to take this book and OH LORD was I not disappointed.
The book is thick and I was captivated from page one.
The psychology of the characters and how fucked up they are, was just fascinating.
Be it Bay or Sila, both of them are utterly fascinating.
What I love the most in this story, is that there is no pretence that the protagonists are good people, even though they are emotionless or psychopaths.
Yes, it is a dark romance and yes there is a list of triggers, that I recommend you read before starting anything.
I really enjoyed their emotional journey. Their evolution was the cherry on the cake.
The primal "play", blood "play", or any other "plays" were no joke and well done.
I can see on each page how the author had put so much work into her characters and even though at some point I thought I was comfortable enough to predict the end, BAM, she proved me wrong. I was amazed at how things turned out.
The whole story is linked to the two previous books, which is not an easy task to do, I fall in love with each character, be it the main one or the secondary.
I will definitely read the two previous books, as I'm so curious about their story.
I could talk for hours about this book but it will spoil you, so I will stick to this. ;)
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
First of all, this is my first book from this author. I have heard so much about her and her writing skills that I had to take this book and OH LORD was I not disappointed.
The book is thick and I was captivated from page one.
The psychology of the characters and how fucked up they are, was just fascinating.
Be it Bay or Sila, both of them are utterly fascinating.
What I love the most in this story, is that there is no pretence that the protagonists are good people, even though they are emotionless or psychopaths.
Yes, it is a dark romance and yes there is a list of triggers, that I recommend you read before starting anything.
I really enjoyed their emotional journey. Their evolution was the cherry on the cake.
The primal "play", blood "play", or any other "plays" were no joke and well done.
I can see on each page how the author had put so much work into her characters and even though at some point I thought I was comfortable enough to predict the end, BAM, she proved me wrong. I was amazed at how things turned out.
The whole story is linked to the two previous books, which is not an easy task to do, I fall in love with each character, be it the main one or the secondary.
I will definitely read the two previous books, as I'm so curious about their story.
I could talk for hours about this book but it will spoil you, so I will stick to this. ;)
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 8, 2024
Me hizo valorar más el libro anterior, Rin y Kel los extraño 🥺
November 6, 2024
This was sooo good- my favorite in the series so far. It was almost 5 stars, but I just couldn’t with all the editing errors.
November 1, 2023
My Review
I received an ARC of this book from Book Sirens. The book is out today. Trigger Warnings for this book are as follows: dub-con, violence, and a heartless male lead who’s incapable of feeling guilt or remorse, along with explicit sexual material not suitable for all readers.
I am back with another book by Chani Lynn Feener called Call of the Sea.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the two books I’ve read so far, I was eager to read other of Chani Lynn Feener books.
Now, if you read some of my other reviews, you’d know how much I love forbidden romances. Dark romance is a genre I didn’t use to read often, but I am learning this year that when it’s written well, it’s a fun read.
Between you and me, I wouldn’t want to meet someone like Sila, not even if you paid me a lot of money. He feels nothing, though anyone who’ve met him would think otherwise. Little do they know the emotion he shows is nothing more than mimicry. He is the definition of a psychopath. He sees killing as a means to an end and feels nothing before, during, or after killing someone.
Our first introduction to Bay is through Sila, watching and listening to the other man as he lets off some steam. From the get go Sila lets us know what he intends to do to Bay and none of it seems consensual.
Bay is somewhat different to Sila in that he is drowning in emotion, grief to be exact. He races illegally for the rush it gives him. Make no mistake though, Bay is not a saint.
Both men are, in different ways, very broken. When they meet officially, it is in Bay’s classroom. Sila is his student. Teachers and students technically can get together, but they will probably be whispered about. Sila doesn’t care about little things like that. He wants Bay, and he’s going to get him.
Interestingly enough, at first Bay is nothing more than something to be used and for Bay, Sila is someone to help him turn off his guilt.
The more time they spend together, the more the two men begin to change. They begin to care about each other, though they refused to label it as such.
Call of the Sea was interesting and intriguing. The sex was hot, often raw and in your face (I loved it!) the characters were wonderfully complex. The world building was really, really, great. It was also had moments of sweetness.
Another winner. I can’t wait to read another book by Chani Lynn Feener!
Until next time! Peace and happy reading!
I received an ARC of this book from Book Sirens. The book is out today. Trigger Warnings for this book are as follows: dub-con, violence, and a heartless male lead who’s incapable of feeling guilt or remorse, along with explicit sexual material not suitable for all readers.
I am back with another book by Chani Lynn Feener called Call of the Sea.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the two books I’ve read so far, I was eager to read other of Chani Lynn Feener books.
Now, if you read some of my other reviews, you’d know how much I love forbidden romances. Dark romance is a genre I didn’t use to read often, but I am learning this year that when it’s written well, it’s a fun read.
Between you and me, I wouldn’t want to meet someone like Sila, not even if you paid me a lot of money. He feels nothing, though anyone who’ve met him would think otherwise. Little do they know the emotion he shows is nothing more than mimicry. He is the definition of a psychopath. He sees killing as a means to an end and feels nothing before, during, or after killing someone.
Our first introduction to Bay is through Sila, watching and listening to the other man as he lets off some steam. From the get go Sila lets us know what he intends to do to Bay and none of it seems consensual.
Bay is somewhat different to Sila in that he is drowning in emotion, grief to be exact. He races illegally for the rush it gives him. Make no mistake though, Bay is not a saint.
Both men are, in different ways, very broken. When they meet officially, it is in Bay’s classroom. Sila is his student. Teachers and students technically can get together, but they will probably be whispered about. Sila doesn’t care about little things like that. He wants Bay, and he’s going to get him.
Interestingly enough, at first Bay is nothing more than something to be used and for Bay, Sila is someone to help him turn off his guilt.
The more time they spend together, the more the two men begin to change. They begin to care about each other, though they refused to label it as such.
Call of the Sea was interesting and intriguing. The sex was hot, often raw and in your face (I loved it!) the characters were wonderfully complex. The world building was really, really, great. It was also had moments of sweetness.
Another winner. I can’t wait to read another book by Chani Lynn Feener!
Until next time! Peace and happy reading!
September 13, 2024
SILA VARUN = CUNT
love love love sila he served cunt till his last breath. he was sooo psychotic and crazy i loved seeing him finally be himself. he was everything i wanted tbh absolutely insane and so sexy. this was literally the hottest thing i’ve ever read.
i need this man more than oxygen to breathe. holy fuck. don’t get me wrong he definitely needs to be locked up but how is he so hot ???? him and his dirty damn mouth. the way this man had my jaw on the floor for more than half of this book was insane. the woods, the bridge, the piercing scenes. the way he rlly was going to kill him w his.. the psych ward is calling !!!
“I dragged you up for air once. I can keep doing it. I can breathe life back into you, baby,” his hand ghosted higher, over the curve of Bay’s hip, “I can make you keep going.”
anyway. loved how attached sila & bay both were to each other, i thought it was a little fast at first but i love that they were both so obsessed with each other from the beginning. id be more than just obsessed w sila so this was relatable! also loved their crumbs of domestic scenes when they weren’t fucking lmao like sila hugging bay was adorable :( the whole hospital scene just got to me. how clingy sila was with bay was so cute <3
loved the kelrin crumbs too i miss them already! but going to miss the twins the most tbh i absolutely adore their relationship. every time rin showed up my heart skipped a beat. love my twins.
will be seated for kaznate !!!
love love love sila he served cunt till his last breath. he was sooo psychotic and crazy i loved seeing him finally be himself. he was everything i wanted tbh absolutely insane and so sexy. this was literally the hottest thing i’ve ever read.
i need this man more than oxygen to breathe. holy fuck. don’t get me wrong he definitely needs to be locked up but how is he so hot ???? him and his dirty damn mouth. the way this man had my jaw on the floor for more than half of this book was insane. the woods, the bridge, the piercing scenes. the way he rlly was going to kill him w his.. the psych ward is calling !!!
“I dragged you up for air once. I can keep doing it. I can breathe life back into you, baby,” his hand ghosted higher, over the curve of Bay’s hip, “I can make you keep going.”
anyway. loved how attached sila & bay both were to each other, i thought it was a little fast at first but i love that they were both so obsessed with each other from the beginning. id be more than just obsessed w sila so this was relatable! also loved their crumbs of domestic scenes when they weren’t fucking lmao like sila hugging bay was adorable :( the whole hospital scene just got to me. how clingy sila was with bay was so cute <3
loved the kelrin crumbs too i miss them already! but going to miss the twins the most tbh i absolutely adore their relationship. every time rin showed up my heart skipped a beat. love my twins.
will be seated for kaznate !!!
October 31, 2023
Call of the Sea by Chani Lynn Feener is the third installment of the Devils of Vitality series. Please, before you pick it up, read the TWs and heed them. It also is necessary to read the first two books in the series to completely understand the dynamic between Sila and Rin (the twins). Rin was the MC in book 2 and was at times an emotional hothead. Sila is so completely different from him. Sila is a psychopath who feels very little though he may have met his match in Bay Delmar, criminal psychologist professor at Vail University. The romance between these two is very dark and violent which is what both seem to prefer. I love the bit of primal play and it fits their personalities so well. And the twist at the end? I definitely did not see that coming.
Chani does an amazing job of making each of her dark characters so different. It would be so easy to slide into these stereotypical jerks who use and abuse their love interests, but each one is unique. Baikal, Kelevra, and Sila are so interesting and for some strange reason I love them all. I cannot wait to see who the next book is about. There are so many possibilities. I cannot recommend this series and author more. She is phenomenal.
I received an ARC for my honest review
Chani does an amazing job of making each of her dark characters so different. It would be so easy to slide into these stereotypical jerks who use and abuse their love interests, but each one is unique. Baikal, Kelevra, and Sila are so interesting and for some strange reason I love them all. I cannot wait to see who the next book is about. There are so many possibilities. I cannot recommend this series and author more. She is phenomenal.
I received an ARC for my honest review
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