Claimed by Fangs and Darkness

Everlasting Possession #2

by Maggie Sunseri

Details coming soon.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Dark Romance, Vampires, Paranormal, Dark, Fantasy Romance

617 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2025

About the author

Maggie Sunseri is the author of fantasy romance books by day and a witch, tarot card reader, and succubus by night. She has a bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Sociology. When she’s not traveling the world, you’ll find her curled up with a good book and a hot cup of tea, pretending it’s autumn no matter the season.

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Reviews

[Rochelle ♡]

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˖⁺‧₊♡ pre-read review ⋙
witches and vampires is such an iconic combination and combined with celestial references? an absolute dream to start “autumnal reading” (ignoring the fact that australia will not, in fact, be heading into autumn).

a massive thank you to maggie sunseri for the gifted e-arc.

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[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Finally pulled the plug and DNF’d.

Now drink everytime he says ‘very good girl’. COME ON

[lizface · Rating 5 out of 5]

”I let Evie do this because I loved her. And loving someone meant letting them make their own decisions, even if those decisions wrecked me.”

And just like that my favorite couples story has come to an end 😭

Evie and Kylo are my absolute FAVORITE book couple atm. They have the perfect balance of darkness and light. The steps they take to care for each other in and out of the døm/sūb dynamic is absolutely perfect. I love that their relationship isn’t always shown as something so easy and carefree as well. They each have their faults and still love the other no matter. Kylo always let Evie choose her path, no matter how difficult it was for him to let her do so. Our side characters are as fantastic as ever! And we even meet some new people this time, who I freaking ADORE! I need more of Vesper’s story 🥹
The funniest thing for my this time was Kylo finally meeting his “boyfriend” 👀😂

If you like books with vampires, shifters, witches, BDSM spice, possessive MMCs, and amazing banter this book is for you.

Book 2 in the Everlasting Possession duet isn’t the end of Evie and Kylo, but the beginning.
As the born begin to move closer towards war with the turned, someone Evie least expected to see again in her life reappears. Evie takes this opportunity to hide in plain sight and try to get information Kylo and their clan of turned can use against the born. But at what cost? With the witch who murdered Princeton still on the loose Evie knows she must locate and end her. And when she does find her, it was someone she was least expecting. And little does Evie know this witch has it out for her, BAD.


Thank you Maggie for this wonderful series. I’ll never get enough of them. EVER.
And a HUGE thank you for having me on your ARC team 🥹🫶🏼

[Berry ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this duet!!
4.25 / 5⭐️
Starting off from the diabolical cliffhanger of the previous book, Evie and Kylo slowly become such a strong power couple! Evie really leaned into her growth journey, healing her past trauma and facing it head on. And I love how Kylo supported her all throughout the book despite how much their relationship was tested.

I did really love how this one was more political, almost mimicking things that were happening in real life as well! Reading is definitely political, in my opinion, and I loved how Maggie Sunseri tied it all together.

I also loved how much more witchy this book was compared to the first! And the spice??? The SPICCCEEEE in this duet was definitely right up my alley. Idk what that says about me as an individual, but I own it lol.
Also that Rune cameo at the end? Hilarious!

Overall I loved this series so much! I might just need to revisit the previous duology to reevaluate my thoughts, because I loved Evie and Kylo so much.

[Jenn Ely · Rating 3 out of 5]

MMC is very Damon Salvatore coded throughout the series, the type of spice in this is completely different from what I’m used to reading and i learned isn’t my favorite. That being said, I enjoyed the world and plot enough where it overshadowed my “meh” feeling about the spice. I did like book 1 more, I felt book 2 was slow paced for about 80% of the story and the ending felt rushed.

[destiny · Rating 4 out of 5]

no bc the way book one ended, i immediately RAN when this popped up on my kindle 😭

thank you so much maggie babes for the arc !! ugh i love you downnnn 🫀 these characters and their story will forever live with me

this is a dark romantasy, vampires + witches, masked vigilante, revenge plot, tarot cards, hekate, feminine rage, breeding kink, daddy dom, groveling, healing, found family, duo pov, book two in duet 🖤

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ BOOK ONE (marked by masks and secrets) BEFORE CONTINUING !!

picking up right where book one ended, evie has felt lost like no other. she’s on the path to get revenge for her family and to finally be free from the hold the born vampires have on her. with the help of kylo and their people, they fall deeper into the unknown and with that, uncover more dark secrets. evie and kylo’s relationship is hanging on by a thread. but he will never stop supporting and spoiling her.

gosh how i love kylo and evie 😭 their story just makes my heart clench and i can’t stop thinking about them. this literally had me falling more in love with tarot cards !! it’s just wild to me how i haven’t been able to stop thinking about tarot and this plays such a huge role in this book 🙌🏼

the spice ??? THE. SPICE. WAS. EVERYTHING. I. NEEDED. 😍🤤

evie’s character switch was one that i was hoping on 😩 her whole life flipped upside down and to see her raging actually had me standing up and clapping 👏🏼 and the kylo over here providing for her and being there for her every step of the way ?? yuh i need me a him 🥰 the groveling did it for me 🧎🏻‍♀️

THE ENDING ??!!? OH I’M SO PUMPED FOR WHAT’S NEXT 🤩

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[Cait Ireen | caitireenreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5⭐️
3/5🌶️

Fresh from the tragedy of the previous book, Evie is set on a dark path to reunite her family and break the chains that the born vampires have on her, Kylo and the rest of the made vampires. As a figure from her past emerges and a new dangerous player enters the game, Evie and Kylo’s relationship is put to the test. Figuring out who they can trust will be paramount to taking their revenge and claiming the city as theirs.

This book was witchy and fun! I was absolutely lapping up all of the magical references in the story, the strong tarot influence and the interwoven story of the witches and the vampires. The spice was SPICINNNNN, as per usual, and Maggie’s writing keeps getting better and better. I’m obsessed with our obsessive Kylo and the level of grump that Evie displays. I love me a grumpy FMC so darn much!! The ending has me SO EXCITED to see what’s going to happen next because, no spoilers, I think it’s gonna get wild up in here!

What I Loved About This Story:
✨Grumpy & stabby FMC
✨Groveling… oh so much groveling 😈
✨SO much witchy influence: tarot, Hekate... it was so fun!
✨Interwoven story with Sunseri’s first duet

Thank you to the author for the free early copy of this book. I love being a part of your Street Team!

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Maggie for the gifted arc!! First of all, I just want to say that I absolutely love this world Maggie has created, and my heart was absolutely SOARING at the connections to the eternal obsession duet.
Maggie has such a great way of writing through healing trauma—it’s something I’ve noticed in all of her books I’ve read. The characters truly put in the work to heal from their past traumas, and I love how that’s realistically explored in a fantasy setting. Also, these characters are so good at communicating!! In a genre that’s pretty flooded with toxic (but fun) relationships, this is a breath of fresh air. Evie has done so much growing since the beginning of book one, and I was proud of the progress she made in this book!!
I also love when a fantasy novel explores themes that are relevant to real life, and boy did this book do that!! *whispers* reading is political
Anyways, I’ve had so much fun with every single book that’s taken place in this world, and I feel like there’s still so much to explore, especially with the introduction of certain new characters. Happy vampire season xoxo

[Dr. Smut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Smut’s Checklist Book Review: Claimed by Fangs and Darkness
1. Trigger Warnings: 1/1 point.
This book had it all. There are triggers from the past woven into the characters’ backstories, making them who they are and beautiful stories of healing. There are triggers in the present with high-stakes danger and serious “Who did this to you?” energy. And then, my personal favorite, there are triggers in the spice... yum. It was dark and delicious and I loved it!
Full point for trigger warnings.
2. Characters: 1/1 point
If you remember my review of book 1, I gave it 0.75 for characters because I wanted more badassery from Evie. And BESTIES... MAGGIE DELIVERED.
Kylo= shadow daddy vampire dom. Obviously I’m obsessed. And Book 1 Evie was meek and timid and just starting to come into her own. But Book 2 Evie? She took no prisoners, owned her power, and looked cute as hell while doing it!
She earned her full point for characters.
3. Plot: 0.5/1 point
I was hooked from the start. We pick up from a huge cliffhanger at the end of book 1 so I was already feral for the story. The pacing was solid, and the stakes stayed high the whole way through. That said, there were a few spots where the plot got a little tangled and hard to follow, especially when it came to some of the politics. And the big reveal at the end was creative but I did see it coming.
So while I loved the ride, I’m giving the plot 0.5 points.
4. Smut: 0.75/1 point
First of all, Kylo’s dirty talk is unmatched. Period.
The smut was descriptive and k!nky, but book 1 had a much larger k!nk buffet and I felt like there was less of it in this book.
Having said that, the smut was still delicious.
That’s why it’s getting 0.75 points for smut.
5. Fun-to-read: 1/1 point
This book was dark, delicious, and STRESSFUL in the absolute best way. The pacing kept me hooked, the banter made me giggle, and even when the politics got a little twisty, I was still fully entertained. Between the spice, the drama, and the beautiful and emotional character arcs, I had the best time reading it.
Full point for fun.

Overall! That’s a grand total of 4.25 stars and I’m going to give it 3 chili peppers for the spice. Thanks to Maggie Sunseri for the free book in exchange for my honest review! I am honored to be a member of her street team!

[Sapir_library ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️

I will begin by blaming the frickin reading slump that I gave Maggie's book less than five stars. Trust me, every book by her is a five-star book for me. I think I will need to reread this when I am in a better headspace. Anywho, I still enjoyed it! I LOVE Kylo and Evie's relationship, and our man, Kylo, is unhinged on one hand but soft on the other when it comes to Evie. His words and actions, I must add, can warm every heart; if not, there is something wrong with you, yes, I said it lol.
I enjoyed the feminine rage, the action, the twists and turns here.
Their growth throughout this book was so sweet, and Evie's strength is so impressive, you go girl!
I love how Maggie, in every duet, focuses heavily on carness, trauma, and healing in her books. She crafts these moments so beautifully.

I won't reveal more of the book's content, mainly since it is the sequel to Marked by Masks and Secrets. Please read her books, you will fall in love with them :)

P.S. It is recommended to read the Eternal Obsession Duet before this one. Even though this duet focuses on a different couple, there are moments when characters appear from the previous duet.

With that said, thank you so much for yet another ARC, Maggie. I can't wait for more of your works and men that I cannot stop falling for :)

[Tay_is_reading_again · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this conclusion to Kylo and Evie’s story!! Scarlett and Rune may still be my favorite couple in this universe but I sure did love Kyvie and their story in the Everlasting Possession duet.

Kylo is everything I’d want in a MMC: hot, possessive, vampire, and wears a mask 😉. Evie goes through SOOOO much character growth in this book and I truly loved seeing her come into herself.

Book 2 picks up right after the shocking cliffhanger ending of book 1. Maggie’s books are never predictable and this is no exception. This one had so many twist, turns and it felt like an emotional rollercoaster! As Evie grows into her power Kylo must learn to support her and not hold her back, resulting in massive character growth for Kylo.

We got plenty of red hot spice in this book including some kink that began in book 1. If you like your vampire MMCs tall, dark, and dominant then you’ll love Kylo.

Maggie also laid the groundwork for a full circle moment involving a characters heritage that I’m sure we will see unfold in the next duet. This book was incredibly satisfying while still leaving me wanting more!

Read this if you like:
🩸vampires & witches
🩸she’s a shadow mommy
🩸possessive MMC
🩸power dynamics
🩸high spice and kink
🩸found family
🩸conclusion to a Duology

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Thank you so much for Maggie Sunseri for the advance reader copy!

[Bri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took a while for me to get through for a few reasons:
1. This series is on kindle unlimited, which is awesome, but there isn’t an audiobook yet, and I’m definitely more of an audiobook girly (so I can get other things done simultaneously)
2. I adore this series more than any other fantasy romance EVER. Maggie Sunseri can have my SOUL if it means she never stops writing these books, and I will devour them gratefully. Because of this, I was distraught at the idea of finishing the series, so much that I made myself slow my reading toward the end.
3. There are some SAD elements to this book, and because I felt so deeply for these characters, I found it difficult to read those parts.. so much so that I forced myself to put my kindle away for a few days to emotionally prepare for the heartbreak o was reading.

All of this goes to show just how deeply I adore and cherish this series; it’s truly an out-of-body experience to love them so much.

[TheCaffeinatedBookSisters · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- FIVE STARS
🌶️🌶️🌶️- spicy dom/sub

✨Witch/vampire
✨Obsessive & posessive MMC
✨Trauma
✨War & rebellion
✨Star crossed lovers

He is a masked, obsessive vampire and she is a powerful but deeply traumatized witch. Oh and there are a lot of shadows involved. Do I even need to say more? A great read for spooky season!

This is the perfect book if you want plot AND a ton of SPICE. This duet is not for the faint of heart, be sure to check trigger warnings before enjoying! I devoured this book and loved every second! The banter between Kylo and Evie was top notch! LOVED IT!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was gifted an ARC by the author and it was an amazing adventure. It's the 2nd book in this duology and 4th book in this world. The plot and characters are interesting. The magic system is intriguing. Some spice thrown in here and there for added flair. It comes out on KU in the next few days. It is lengthy but a fun ride.

[Skyler Newhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun, super spicy read! I’m so glad this author has announced another book in this world. I HAVE QUESTIONS. Evie’s character arc in this book is wild and I loved how Kylo let her grow, even when the situations she put herself in pained him.

Both of these duets were spicy and entertaining, especially for spooky season (if you’re into masked stalker vampire shadow daddies lmao).

[Ali]

DNF @ 20% and rly sad about it

kylo was icking me out so bad and their dynamic and inner monologues took a really cringey turn i was basically eye rolling and having to put my kindle down

if i had to hear one more pet name and weird show of possession in public or “he loved my violence” or some other thing about darkness and etc etc i was gonna lose it

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, thank you to Maggie for having me back as an ARC reader for this duet!

When I tell you I was DYING for book two, I meant it. When I got my ARC notification, I stopped reading my current book and immediately began this one. The cliffhanger from Masked by Masks and Secrets gave me a book hangover. I couldn’t stop thinking about Evie and Kylo! Which brings me to returning to Etherdale.

I LOVED that I was able to jump right back into their world. I wasn’t confused with where the book began (I really hate when I have to backtrack to the first book for information.) It was very easy to pick up exactly where book one left us. This book had ALL the goods. We got returning characters, introduced to some new great characters, horrible villains, spice, magic, and more!

Kylo and Evie continue to be perfection. Finding their own ways to work together to bring down the turned vampires. In my first review, I said that Evie and Kylo were more intertwined than they knew at the time and I was RIGHT. The shadows came to play! I will miss this couple very much but I enjoyed their story and their adventures so very much. This duet will always have a special place in my heart.

[Lisa (Queenie) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the second part in this duet and Kylo and Evie's story. I can't wait to see where Maggie takes us in this world. I really hope there is more somehow!

[J.O. Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A deeply emotional, highstakes, and entertaining read.

[Nicole Holstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful continuation of book 2, no notes 🫶 just witchy vibes and possessive vampire behavior and I loved it

[Caitlin McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 So I really loved this series overall and was kind of surprised by this book. Definitely at the end of the last book I thought that this was set up for the actual war/revolution aspect of this novel to be taking the center of this book’s plot but the author went for espionage. That was both surprising and creative! I really liked that creativity but that meant the whole overarching revolution plot was crammed into like 30 pages at the end of the book which is why I deduct from 5 stars. I also still loved Evie and Kylo’s relationship and that they reacted in realistic ways to situations within their character structure rather than in stupid ways like a lot of authors choose to. Would totally recommend this for a spooky season read if you’re looking for some vampires and witches!!!

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

4⭐️ | 4🌶️

Oh Kylo baby was almost too sweet in the second book of this duet. Talk about perfect boyfriend material. I would have connected more if there was more happening but it felt very boring when everything was perfect, I enjoyed more of the tension and pining book 1 delivered. I really enjoyed the last 20% of the book and felt like it was a great conclusion. Obviously that ending had me foaming at the mouth of another book with Rune and Kylo.

[Hilary Maitland · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really enjoyed book one but I’m at 55% and I’m DNF . This book is in need of a good editor. The story is also too much a mirror of the first series. It’s such an interesting world but it’s the same story with a slightly different flavor and I was bored. A good editor would have cut 100 pages. I loved Rune and Kylo was no Rune.

[Kam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did we read the same book, or are people taking bribes? 😅

[Living1000 · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨Spoiler-Free Review & Quotes✨

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🌶️

✅Interconnected series Cross-Over
✅Timeline
✅Dual POV
✅Steam/Smut
✅Feminine Rage
✅Morally grey shadow daddy MMC
✅“Not a normal girl” FMC
✅Touch her and 💀
✅Found family
✅New friendships
✅World & character building
✅Clan rivalry
✅Trauma Awareness & Healing
✅Self-Acceptance
✅Magic
✅Vampires, witches, demons, etc…

⚠️ Triggers: at the end of this review ⚠️

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OMFG
What the helly
I need the next duet right now!!!!!
I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS
** Patiently waiting for the next book announcement **

Okay, DEFINITELY read Eternal Obsession duet (EO) series prior to Everlasting Possession duet (EP)!!!!
There is a cross-over between the series and while you could get by without reading EO, you’ll catch onto what may seem like unimportant information if you don’t read the series!
I love a good cross-over, so I was giggling while reading those scenes 😅
Kylo finally meets his boyfriend! 😂

The timelines in both EO and EP are happening at the same time.. just from different POV’s and geographical regions in the same world.

This book was fantastic and had me emotional for so many different reasons-
The love between Kylo and Evie is such a swoon-worthy journey as their adoration for each other is put through the wringer. They support one another through each of their struggles and love each other despite their faults. The light and dark in their relationship wasn’t the typical fairytale, but it was the best relationship dynamic you could ask for both of these series characters.
Evie has so much childhood trauma which she needs to process and learn to live with. The burden of her memories and their collective past tests their ability to more forward.
I couldn’t help but see the comparison between EO and EP in this aspect.
Trauma awareness and healing is a strong trope in both of these series and I love it.
I read lines from both series that I didn’t know I needed to hear for myself.

The friendships and found family are so heartwarming and reassuring.
We see friendships tested and reforged.
The care between them is so strong.

And as always, Maggie always slips in the best quotes I’ve ever read. While reading, I constantly had either tears or a smile on my face.

As a whole, I highly recommend reading both Eternal Obsession and Everlasting Possession.
If you love Zade (Haunting Adeline) and Rhysand (ACOTAR)..
you’ll love Rune and Kylo 🫠

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Some of my FAVORITE (spoiler-free) quotes:

“Death is not the end. It’s just another beginning.”

“I let you down before,’ I told my inner child. the part of me that had been burdened with too much pain, too much responsibility— all that had been denied and suppressed for over a decade. ‘But I'm taking over. You were never meant to hold any of this for me. You're free."

“In life, death is the only certainty”

“I want to worship you, ——. I don’t fear you. I only fear losing you.”

“All my life, I’d apologized to everyone for everything. I’d strived endlessly to atone for sins that had never belonged to me. I lifted a hand to the smile that had formed on my lips. It felt like a radical, revolutionary act to take up this much space, to tell the world I was done carrying excess weight.”

“Higher than the grief and rage and fear for each other was the love—the reason we were here, the reason we would fight. It was a privilege to have so much to lose.”

“Of course you’re uncomfortable, ——. Your whole life, people have tried to make you smaller, to convince you that you’re not even deserving of basic empathy and consideration. Like I told you in the art installation, you’ll get used to being loved by me. One day it’ll be as easy as breathing.”

“Trauma was a murky lens over reality.”

“Sometimes collective heartbreak is the necessary catalyst for real change.”

“Parties were too daunting. Approach a pre-formed huddle of people and insert myself into their conservation? I would rather be shot with a crossbow.”

“Socializing could be fun. Rewarding, even. Who knew?”

“On —— lips I tasted star paths and battlefields.”

“Often, when we are afraid—especially from childhood hurts—we turn to comforting savior fantasies. Fierce protectors, white knights, grand battles of good versus evil. But reality exists in shades of gray, not in absolutes. There is always more to a story and its characters than our first clouded initial assumptions.”

“Whoever said that revenge isn’t satisfying is full of shit,’ she said. ‘Because I feel fantastic. Being the bigger person is an abuser’s favorite propaganda.”

“You can’t pull back the veil of ignorance. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.”

“She killed the girl who hid from love, from belonging, from her own destiny. She killed the woman who made herself small in the face of controlling, mediocre men. She let go of the fear that had held her back for a decade, and she made her life as big and ruinous and extraordinary as any of her favorite fantasy romance novels.”

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10/10 Recommend!!!

✨I was provided a digital ARC by the author in return for an honest and independent review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.✨

‼️⚠️ Triggers:
Violence and murder, Torture, War, Depictions of anxiety and trauma responses, Childhood trauma & neglect (emotional and physical abuse), Spanking, Somnophilia, BDSM with Daddy Dom undertones, Collaring, Breeding kink (fantasy, no procreation involved), Praise and degradation, Primal kink, Vampiric feeding / blood play, Non-consensual feeding, Possessive MMC, References to trafficking and child marriage, Harassment & threat of violence, Descriptions of past domestic violence, birth control tampering, and gaslighting – NOT the MMC/FMC, Attempted SA, Bondage
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[Natalie Bryant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful conclusion to evie and kylo’s story. Kylo is unhinged perfection and evie’s growth and healing was beautiful, I loved seeing her come into her power. Thank you Maggie for the arc! I absolutely love this duology.

[Jean R · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the plot of the turned and mortals vs the born, the dom/sub relationship or like the book just claims „roleplay“ I did not enjoy.

Kylo in his thoughts never talks about that he just means roleplay when he thinks about how it turns him on to hurt and humiliate Evie within his POV.
His kinks like spitting at someone, when it isn‘t even when in need for lube, is purely a disrespectful act. And spitting into Evie‘s mouth where she then has to swallow the disrespect and say thank you? Just at the end of the book you even get a spitting at one of the villains to show disrespect but when it‘s the MMC spitting at the FMC it‘s supposed to be hot? No. It‘s not.

If it all is just „roleplay“ why are they not switching roles from time to time. That of course never happens. The MMC Kylo keeps getting hard at just thinking about how he can humiliate and hurt Evie next. Rinse. Repeat.

The more dark romance/romantasy/paranormal books with bdsm I read where of course the MMC is the dom, the more it makes me think about how male kinks are deeply rooted in misogyny.
Making women submit, small, humiliate them, hurt them, use them—and emotionally dependend on them.
It should be a red flag that these acts, yes also with consent, need aftercare because of course the mind and body realize that what just happened was fucked up.
Isn‘t is something that when Evie is tortured by their enemies they also use aftercare to try to manipulate and brainwash her?

The society in this series is close to ours in the way that of course it‘s a patriarchy. And within this world and within our real world I wonder why women who have less and less control over their body are willing to submit to a man, give up even more control and consent to be hurt and humiliated. This all just sounds like one of the biggest successes of patriarchy: Making women who fought hard for their indepencene and freedom, while both again are at stake, still agree to be the collared, beaten and spat at sub in a relationship.

I understand when women who suffered abuse see being a sub with consent as reclaiming control about who can cause them pain. But I‘ll never stop blaiming men who want their girlfriend to become their sub, because while they might claim otherwise their kinks are deeply misogynistic. They might grovel and claim they love their „girls“ but still get aroused from their pain. Get therapy instead and be a good boy and submit yourselves.

With Kylo I find it even more disturbing than with the MMC of the first duology, Rune, since Kylo‘s best childhood friend was brutalized and humiliated by the born. Yet he finds pleasure in similar acts. Yes yes, with consent…

So on the one side we have men in power with kinks that are deeply rooted in misogyny and on the other side we have women with internalized misogyny.

Can we have dark romance/romantasy/paranormal books where during their roleplay they switch it up. Because if not and the men keep being the doms these books just keep pushing internalized misogyny into the world as something desireable where there is enough of it already to keep women small and docile.

One sentence right at the end I agree with my whole heart, though:
„Being the bigger person is an abuser‘s favorite propaganda.“ I want to scream from the rooftops that forgiving an abuser, who are mostly men, is a sentiment mostly directed at women and it never really has the healing of women as its priority.

[Kenz 📚🫶🏽✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claimed by Fangs and Darkness is the final installment of the Everlasting Possession duet and the fourth overall book in this world. If you have not read the Eternal Obsession duet, I highly recommend you read those books before finishing this duology as there many important Easter eggs and overlapping characters that appear throughout these pages. In fact, with the way this story ends, I believe we will be getting a full cross-over book that incorporates characters in both duologies which I am SO ecstatic about!

Every time I start a book from Maggie, I think "there's no way she's going to top the last one" and every time I am proven wrong. I am astounded by her beautiful writing style, intricate plot lines, unique world building, and the way she is able to draw every emotion from me. I love that all of her books in this universe have a strong emphasis on overcoming trauma and the accompanying healing journey that inevitably takes place through love. This second book emphasizes the importance of love from found family, siblings, and of course, significant others. Found family is so critical in my own life that my own heart bursts whenever I see this kind of love depicted in my favorite books. Of course, we see the relationship growth between Evie and Kylo and the turmoil that they go through both as a couple and individually. Their love knows no bounds and reminds me of what true love looks like, even if they are a bit unrealistically obsessive and possessive.

If you think reading is not political, I'd like to urge you to think more about the themes in this book. Most of the politics, if not all of them, mirror the current climate of oppression. Evie and Kylo heading the revolution against the oppressive powers serve as a reminder that all is NOT lost if we stand up and fight against it, even against all odds.

While Evie and Kylo are the main characters in this story, the side characters are unforgettable. Aster, Conrad, and Juliette are a lethal combination of pure evil and despite how much I despise them, I enjoyed learning more about their backstories. Juliette's character was complex and I was fascinated by her. On the other hand, Vesper, Idris, and many of the supporting good guys I felt so drawn to. Vesper's story I was emotional over and I have some theories about what's to come with her future.

I cannot emphasize enough how much I love this duet and I can't wait to see what's to come! This book would be perfect for you if you enjoy books with:
✨ dark romantasy (please check your triggers)
✨ overcoming trauma and healing journey
✨ political intrigue with rebellion against oppressive regimes
✨ found family
✨ vampires and witches
✨ paranormal elements and magic

Thank you so much to Maggie Sunseri for the eARC and having me as part of her incredible street team in exchange for this honest review!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Claimed by Fangs and Darkness (Everlasting Possession #2)
Author: Maggie Sunseri
Genre: Dark Romantasy
Age Category: Adult
Publication Date: Aug 30, 2025

*minor spoilers from book 1 within the first paragraph, skip ahead to avoid them*

Evie is now able to access her powers, just in time for Etherdale to come under siege from the power-hungry born. Kylo is now torn between the revolution he has been planning for decades and his obsessive, all-consuming love for Evie. While Kylo and Evie may be connected through blood and shadows, she is not ready to forgive him for this betrayal. Monsters from Evie's past then come back to haunt her and she has no choice but to face them to get the future she dreams about. No longer is she the frightened little girl who ran, she is now The Tower incarnate. She does not fear violence; she thirsts for it.

I loved this in so many ways. The growth that Evie went through in this book was heartbreaking yet so hopeful at the same time. The final third of this book was emotional whiplash and I loved it. The pacing goes from fast to medium then back to fast, which sometimes I don't love, but this time it was perfect. There is nothing better than a man who would destroy the world for her, kill anyone who harms her, and then go and follow her orders like a good boy. Oh, and the side characters, they all have their unique input and place in the storyline that just makes me want to know more about them. Is it too demanding to ask for books on like five or six side characters in a single duet?

My only regret is that I wish I had read the first book (Marked by Masks and Secrets) right before I read this to enable me to full immerse myself in this world. The beginning was an emotional gut punch that had me hooked and set to devour this book. If it wasn't for life getting in the way, I would have spent an entire day just reading this in one setting. The best part of this is the found family dynamics mixed with the intoxicatingly good relationship between Evie and Kylo. Oh and don't forget about the spice. So good. Ugh, so good.

There is something about Maggie Sunseri's writing that is so addicting. You will find yourself unable to put this book down, even when you really need to be doing something else. There is a reason Maggie Sunseri is an auto-buy author for me and this just proves she shall remain in my top three author rankings for the foreseeable future. I can only hope that the next book Maggie writes is another duet set in this world. This is a must read for anyone who needs a fun, fast paced, perfectly spiced romantasy read.

Rating 4.25/5

[Grace Machuca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maggie continues to take us into Kylo and Evie's world of Vampires, Witches and the unknown with Claimed By Fangs And Darkness book 2 of the Everlasting Possession Series.
Evie fled in book 1, you need to read it first, because she thought Kyro was using her for her powers.

Evie is not one to trust easily due to her past. When Kylo catches up to her again, he finds her and Idris, her brother, were attacked. Evie has always ran from who she truly is. She is afraid of her powers because they are strong and if not under control can cause a lot of damage.

Evie has to learn to embrace who she is to bring back her brother and protect the people and place she loves and calls home. She still is having issues trusting Kylo, feeling betrayed, but he stops at nothing to prove that they're soulmates and that his love is true. I love the way he is with her. He is overly protective but is trying to let Evie grow and be independent, knowing this is important to her.

When her past catches up to her, she has to decide who she is, let go of guilt and learn how to fight. I love that she grows into this confident woman, opening up and doing what she was created for. At times Evie was too independent and out to prove herself that it got her into danger. I found myself gripping the pages during those moments, yelling at her to listen to those around her and let Kylo help.

I love Kylo and Evie. They're love and connection is written so beautifully. I went through so many emotions. The characters went through so much trauma. It broke my heart, kept me on edge, and happy. Thank you Maggie! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kylo is a dom who loves it when his angel submits. Their shadows are just as uncontrollable when it comes to their intimate moments. He can only feed from her and enjoys it while drugging her with his venom and pleasing her at the same time. Maggie doesn't shy away from spice and the details will have you melting. 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

I can't wait for the next story. I have a feeling that Eternal Obsession and Everlasting Possession are going to intertwine somehow and I am here for all of it!