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Breaking Broken
“Welcome to the maze, baby. What? Did you really think I’d go easy on you because we’re girls?”
Book #4 in 'love after life' series
Coming 2025...
Siren:
She was supposed to be a distraction.
A fragile, trembling thing to make the school days go by quicker: Maze.
So soft. So mortal. Broken in ways only monsters like me fantasise about. My little Stray. The quiet virgin with sad eyes and no future. God, she was so fucking delicious in the beginning.
She should’ve died the first time I tasted her. But she didn’t. She came back.
Again. And again.
It’s a sick joke. Because every time I kill her, our bond tightens. How was I supposed to know that killing her would turn her into my fated mate?
Every time she remembers what we are to each other, I end her.
Every time she comes back, I unravel further.
I am Siren, the daughter of Sin and Lust.
I was never meant to crave.
Never meant to need.
Never meant to love.
But Maze? She’s tearing apart my prophecy one death at a time.
And now my broken little toy wants vengeance.
She’s not just back. She’s evolved.
And for the first time in my godless existence— I’m afraid.
Book #4 in 'love after life' series
Coming 2025...
Siren:
She was supposed to be a distraction.
A fragile, trembling thing to make the school days go by quicker: Maze.
So soft. So mortal. Broken in ways only monsters like me fantasise about. My little Stray. The quiet virgin with sad eyes and no future. God, she was so fucking delicious in the beginning.
She should’ve died the first time I tasted her. But she didn’t. She came back.
Again. And again.
It’s a sick joke. Because every time I kill her, our bond tightens. How was I supposed to know that killing her would turn her into my fated mate?
Every time she remembers what we are to each other, I end her.
Every time she comes back, I unravel further.
I am Siren, the daughter of Sin and Lust.
I was never meant to crave.
Never meant to need.
Never meant to love.
But Maze? She’s tearing apart my prophecy one death at a time.
And now my broken little toy wants vengeance.
She’s not just back. She’s evolved.
And for the first time in my godless existence— I’m afraid.
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July 26, 2025
2.75 ⭐
I have mixed feelings about this one. I really liked the ending — it tied everything together and made all the struggles the main characters went through feel more meaningful. But at the same time, I didn’t enjoy most of the book.
Even knowing it was a dark romance, and also a bully romance, I just couldn’t fully connect with it. For a large part of the story, there were constant power imbalances, and by the time that shifted, it already felt like it was too late for me to be fully on board. The whole dynamic just felt a little off for my taste — especially when it came to Maze’s powers, which added another layer that didn’t quite work for me.
So... yeah. I guess it just wasn’t the right fit for me, even though the ending did pull things together nicely.
I have mixed feelings about this one. I really liked the ending — it tied everything together and made all the struggles the main characters went through feel more meaningful. But at the same time, I didn’t enjoy most of the book.
Even knowing it was a dark romance, and also a bully romance, I just couldn’t fully connect with it. For a large part of the story, there were constant power imbalances, and by the time that shifted, it already felt like it was too late for me to be fully on board. The whole dynamic just felt a little off for my taste — especially when it came to Maze’s powers, which added another layer that didn’t quite work for me.
So... yeah. I guess it just wasn’t the right fit for me, even though the ending did pull things together nicely.
July 14, 2025
Warning! I’m no stranger to dark sapphic romances, but this one takes the whole fucking cake. I’ve read dozens of dark romances, but even I reached a few points where I stopped and took breaks because I just needed a breather…and maybe a drink.
Siren was so unhinged, vicious and unapologetically her twisted self that I didn’t know whether to sympathize or hate her. So I did both. I know Maze was no saint, but with her, I definitely sympathized and, like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes. The characters were so complex, strong, and vulnerable in their own way. I was engaged from beginning to end, and the suspense had me on the edge of my seat and ready to fall off. Overall, it was sinfully dark and such a page-turner that I only put it down a few times for those breaks, but I was addicted.
Oh, wait. I cannot stress enough that this is definitely not for the faint of heart. If you enjoy the darkest of dark sapphic romances with unhinged characters, then look no further. And last but not least, please read the trigger warnings.
🥀 “I hate how deceptively sweet her voice is, despite her cruel words.” 🥀
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Siren was so unhinged, vicious and unapologetically her twisted self that I didn’t know whether to sympathize or hate her. So I did both. I know Maze was no saint, but with her, I definitely sympathized and, like a phoenix, she rose from the ashes. The characters were so complex, strong, and vulnerable in their own way. I was engaged from beginning to end, and the suspense had me on the edge of my seat and ready to fall off. Overall, it was sinfully dark and such a page-turner that I only put it down a few times for those breaks, but I was addicted.
Oh, wait. I cannot stress enough that this is definitely not for the faint of heart. If you enjoy the darkest of dark sapphic romances with unhinged characters, then look no further. And last but not least, please read the trigger warnings.
🥀 “I hate how deceptively sweet her voice is, despite her cruel words.” 🥀
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 25, 2025
Dark romance can be mixed a bag since it contains every shade of black. This story falls near the pitch black side. As a huge fan of dark romance, I absolutely devoured this story.
There are a lot of warnings (tw), so pay attention if you are sensitive. This book takes place in a dark academia setting. Monsters, gods, and demons are real, mortals mix with them, and magic is a prevalent part of this world.
The main FMCs are Siren and Maze. One is a mortal who gets invited to the school in the Middle Earth realm. The other is the daughter of Lust and Sin. The university is supposed to teach them how to use their powers. Siren and Maze have their own reasons for attending school. While they are forced to be classmates, there is no love lost between any of the students.
I had read another book in the series, which was Nympho notes, which was about . the demons Lust and Sin and their Halloween daliance with a mortal woman.
This book grabbed me and didn't let go, not that I would have asked 😉😈. If unhinged darkness, bullying, un@living, dub-con, forced proximity, and twisted love set in a college atmosphere are also your thing, don't hesitate to snatch this up.
4.5 stars, 4🌶
I received an advanced copy for an honest review.
There are a lot of warnings (tw), so pay attention if you are sensitive. This book takes place in a dark academia setting. Monsters, gods, and demons are real, mortals mix with them, and magic is a prevalent part of this world.
The main FMCs are Siren and Maze. One is a mortal who gets invited to the school in the Middle Earth realm. The other is the daughter of Lust and Sin. The university is supposed to teach them how to use their powers. Siren and Maze have their own reasons for attending school. While they are forced to be classmates, there is no love lost between any of the students.
I had read another book in the series, which was Nympho notes, which was about . the demons Lust and Sin and their Halloween daliance with a mortal woman.
This book grabbed me and didn't let go, not that I would have asked 😉😈. If unhinged darkness, bullying, un@living, dub-con, forced proximity, and twisted love set in a college atmosphere are also your thing, don't hesitate to snatch this up.
4.5 stars, 4🌶
I received an advanced copy for an honest review.
September 24, 2025
4.5 stars
Wow, oh wow! This book had me in a chokehold from the get go! And I struggled to put it down. People that see what I read and know me, know I LOVE sapphic dark romance but I’m always craving some like ‘pitch black’ dark romance! And Holly Guy definitely helped me scratch that itch with this book!!
Did it make me question my own morals, no. But, I think that just means I’m a little F*cked up 🤣🤣 and I’m ok about. I love these types of books so much and this was everything I wanted and more!
This was my first book by Holly Guy, can’t wait to read more of her work 😍
This is a Dark Sapphic Bully Romance, written in First person with 2x POV’s. Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract, Fated Mates. There is CNC/DubCon, so make sure you check the TW’s, which you can find on Hollys website. There are 7 glorious spicy scenes 😈. Enjoy!
Wow, oh wow! This book had me in a chokehold from the get go! And I struggled to put it down. People that see what I read and know me, know I LOVE sapphic dark romance but I’m always craving some like ‘pitch black’ dark romance! And Holly Guy definitely helped me scratch that itch with this book!!
Did it make me question my own morals, no. But, I think that just means I’m a little F*cked up 🤣🤣 and I’m ok about. I love these types of books so much and this was everything I wanted and more!
This was my first book by Holly Guy, can’t wait to read more of her work 😍
This is a Dark Sapphic Bully Romance, written in First person with 2x POV’s. Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract, Fated Mates. There is CNC/DubCon, so make sure you check the TW’s, which you can find on Hollys website. There are 7 glorious spicy scenes 😈. Enjoy!
September 11, 2025
3 Stars
Feelings aside, was interesting for me because I wanted to know how far the author would take dark romance. The writing was suitable in the circumstance. The characters were amusing independently. Their motivations made me curious enough to read on. The darkness of the story was indeed dark. Sometimes intolerable for me not because it is gross but the character annoyed me for something they did or said.
One tiresome aspect of the story was the repetitive nature of the internal monologue. I understand that it goes with the obsession territory, but 5 too many just grinds my gears eventually.
With regards to the dark aspect of the story, yes, it is dark. It has unsavoury elements to it such as bullying (the biggest part in the MCs dynamic), degradation-praise, literally killing a character and the very hard to swallow non-consent/dubious consent.
In summary, it’s not for me. I appreciate the author’s work, time and effort creating the novel.
Feelings aside, was interesting for me because I wanted to know how far the author would take dark romance. The writing was suitable in the circumstance. The characters were amusing independently. Their motivations made me curious enough to read on. The darkness of the story was indeed dark. Sometimes intolerable for me not because it is gross but the character annoyed me for something they did or said.
One tiresome aspect of the story was the repetitive nature of the internal monologue. I understand that it goes with the obsession territory, but 5 too many just grinds my gears eventually.
With regards to the dark aspect of the story, yes, it is dark. It has unsavoury elements to it such as bullying (the biggest part in the MCs dynamic), degradation-praise, literally killing a character and the very hard to swallow non-consent/dubious consent.
In summary, it’s not for me. I appreciate the author’s work, time and effort creating the novel.
July 26, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.🔥
I don’t even know where to begin with this book… it’s unbelievably delicious in so many ways!
Spoilers ahead
Breaking Broken follows the overly nervous Maze, an impure powerless being who joins the middle earth academy. On her first day, she comes across the academy bullies, headed by the dominating Siren (Sin & Lust’s daughter!!!)
Siren - a powerful being and daughter of Sin & Lust, is looking for a cure for her “monstrous” appearance but once Maze comes into vision, she can’t help being tempted by her allure. But this temptress of hers leads Siren to do the unthinkable, kill her stray (Maze) and carry on finding her cure.
But unbeknown to Siren, Maze isn’t dead.. she returns to life, feeling more confident and dare she say, more powerful than ever before.
This happens a couple times until Maze is so powerful, she pulls them into a hellish loop of Sirens nightmares. But was it her.. I’ll let you yall find out!
My Thoughts
I ATE this book up! After restarting the ARC due to some personal circumstances, I started rereading this Wednesday, and by the time I needed to sleep, I had 10% left. I couldn’t stop thinking of it! I so wanted to get back to it the next day but life was life’ing. But I finished it today and my god I loved it! Had a bit of an emotional moment by the end.
The 🌶️ was perfection! Like 10/10 *chefs kiss* perfection!
It’s dark, like read your triggers dark, but it’s so delicious, so deviously toe curling that you won’t want to put it down! Just like previously read books from Holly Guy, I wish for more of their story! Some extra scenes/deleted scenes, I’d lap up every bit of extra content of Maze & Siren!
This has bumped Nympho Notes from the No1 favourites spot!
Go do the thing and read this book, you will not be disappointed!!
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read Breaking Broken 🖤
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.🔥
I don’t even know where to begin with this book… it’s unbelievably delicious in so many ways!
Spoilers ahead
Breaking Broken follows the overly nervous Maze, an impure powerless being who joins the middle earth academy. On her first day, she comes across the academy bullies, headed by the dominating Siren (Sin & Lust’s daughter!!!)
Siren - a powerful being and daughter of Sin & Lust, is looking for a cure for her “monstrous” appearance but once Maze comes into vision, she can’t help being tempted by her allure. But this temptress of hers leads Siren to do the unthinkable, kill her stray (Maze) and carry on finding her cure.
But unbeknown to Siren, Maze isn’t dead.. she returns to life, feeling more confident and dare she say, more powerful than ever before.
This happens a couple times until Maze is so powerful, she pulls them into a hellish loop of Sirens nightmares. But was it her.. I’ll let you yall find out!
My Thoughts
I ATE this book up! After restarting the ARC due to some personal circumstances, I started rereading this Wednesday, and by the time I needed to sleep, I had 10% left. I couldn’t stop thinking of it! I so wanted to get back to it the next day but life was life’ing. But I finished it today and my god I loved it! Had a bit of an emotional moment by the end.
The 🌶️ was perfection! Like 10/10 *chefs kiss* perfection!
It’s dark, like read your triggers dark, but it’s so delicious, so deviously toe curling that you won’t want to put it down! Just like previously read books from Holly Guy, I wish for more of their story! Some extra scenes/deleted scenes, I’d lap up every bit of extra content of Maze & Siren!
This has bumped Nympho Notes from the No1 favourites spot!
Go do the thing and read this book, you will not be disappointed!!
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read Breaking Broken 🖤
July 20, 2025
Well Holly you've gone and done it again. (also sorry my review is a little late!)
Although I hated Siren at first, I was crying for her to live by the end. That last chapter pulled every emotion from me and I'm glad they got their HEA. And with Berry too! She is the best friend everyone wants.
As for the spice. 🥵🔥🥵🔥. My partner got lucky a few times while reading this 🤣.
I don't want to give too much away so I'm going to tell you to go and read this book to find out gor yourself.
10/10 recommend and this book is definitely in my top 5 of the year! 🥰🥰
Thank you Holly for letting me read this in advance.
Although I hated Siren at first, I was crying for her to live by the end. That last chapter pulled every emotion from me and I'm glad they got their HEA. And with Berry too! She is the best friend everyone wants.
As for the spice. 🥵🔥🥵🔥. My partner got lucky a few times while reading this 🤣.
I don't want to give too much away so I'm going to tell you to go and read this book to find out gor yourself.
10/10 recommend and this book is definitely in my top 5 of the year! 🥰🥰
Thank you Holly for letting me read this in advance.
June 20, 2025
I’m giving my honest review as an arc/beta reader , and all my opinions and thoughts of the book are my own.
I absolutely loved this book and how much there was so much plot along with the spice and it also had its sad parts but it also has wonderful character development and so much backstory for one of the characters and it was all around great read and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read it.
I absolutely loved this book and how much there was so much plot along with the spice and it also had its sad parts but it also has wonderful character development and so much backstory for one of the characters and it was all around great read and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read it.
July 20, 2025
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Siren and her stray. The back and forth between the two characters and how they were sort of a compliment to each other (I guess that just comes with the territory of fated mates). I also enjoyed that the author was not scared to go dark and then some, because I often find books labelled dark not to be that dark. Breaking Broken did deliver on the promised darkness. It is not a comfort book, but I find that darkness comforting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 19, 2025
I am voluntarily writing this review as a Beta/ARC reader, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
"A sudden force of lightning bursts free from my ribcage, blinding me in a sea of crimson.
The little white light of my soul shrieks to be free from my physical body." - Maze aka Stray.
🐍Fated Mates
✨Unhinged FMC
🐍Self-Harm / Violence
✨Sapphic Dark Romance
🐍Destiny
✨Bully / Violence
🐍Touch Her & Die Vibes
✨Tree Branches IYKYK
"Breaking Broken is the fourth book in the "Love After Life" series by Holly Guy. You want to buckle up for this one, it is the most unhinged, twisted and beautifully heart-breaking story of the series. Maze is powerless (infertile) compared to other creatures and monsters at Middle Earth Academy, she is weak and an easy-target for Siren, daughter of Lust & Sin. She has been praying to the Gods to get her own Realm to torture unfortunate souls but whilst she's waiting she might as well have a little fun. Everyone fears her, her name carries wait and when she claims you, there is no escaping.
"I must say I'm impressed. You put on a very good show back there, Stray." I sober quickly. "But I'm back in charge now, baby."
Honestly, the dynamic between Maze & Siren is delicious. Siren tortures and controls 'Stray' using her charm and let me tell you Chapter Fourteen is *chef's-kiss* - I am on my knees. There is something so carnal when an author writes the character barking like a dog, no spoilers but that full scene will have you panting for more. Holly Guy, for me, is an incredible writer, the creativity and depth of characters is beautiful. Most favourite experience is when characters from her previous work make an appearance and intertwine into the story!! Maze doesn't shy away from Siren's torment and if you keep reading to Chapter 18 & 19 you will devour!! All, I will say is tree branches 👀 IYKYK -- I would love to tell you all my thoughts on how great I thought this scene was and all the reasons why I was kicking my legs, and squealing like a banshee but I really DO NOT want to spoil this for you. Let's just say, I really enjoy when the victim of a bully stands up for themselves, and it was pure joy!! seeing Siren in the situation she finds herself here 😉 I will strongly advise that if you are triggered by any of the following, please skip this book and genre. It is okay that it is not for you:-
🖤 Bullying
🖤 Sexual Assault / Rape
🖤 Abandonment / Family Issues
🖤 Suicidal Thoughts / Self-Harm/
The author is a big advocate and so are all her readers to protect and support anyone struggling with their mental health.
"A sudden force of lightning bursts free from my ribcage, blinding me in a sea of crimson.
The little white light of my soul shrieks to be free from my physical body." - Maze aka Stray.
🐍Fated Mates
✨Unhinged FMC
🐍Self-Harm / Violence
✨Sapphic Dark Romance
🐍Destiny
✨Bully / Violence
🐍Touch Her & Die Vibes
✨Tree Branches IYKYK
"Breaking Broken is the fourth book in the "Love After Life" series by Holly Guy. You want to buckle up for this one, it is the most unhinged, twisted and beautifully heart-breaking story of the series. Maze is powerless (infertile) compared to other creatures and monsters at Middle Earth Academy, she is weak and an easy-target for Siren, daughter of Lust & Sin. She has been praying to the Gods to get her own Realm to torture unfortunate souls but whilst she's waiting she might as well have a little fun. Everyone fears her, her name carries wait and when she claims you, there is no escaping.
"I must say I'm impressed. You put on a very good show back there, Stray." I sober quickly. "But I'm back in charge now, baby."
Honestly, the dynamic between Maze & Siren is delicious. Siren tortures and controls 'Stray' using her charm and let me tell you Chapter Fourteen is *chef's-kiss* - I am on my knees. There is something so carnal when an author writes the character barking like a dog, no spoilers but that full scene will have you panting for more. Holly Guy, for me, is an incredible writer, the creativity and depth of characters is beautiful. Most favourite experience is when characters from her previous work make an appearance and intertwine into the story!! Maze doesn't shy away from Siren's torment and if you keep reading to Chapter 18 & 19 you will devour!! All, I will say is tree branches 👀 IYKYK -- I would love to tell you all my thoughts on how great I thought this scene was and all the reasons why I was kicking my legs, and squealing like a banshee but I really DO NOT want to spoil this for you. Let's just say, I really enjoy when the victim of a bully stands up for themselves, and it was pure joy!! seeing Siren in the situation she finds herself here 😉 I will strongly advise that if you are triggered by any of the following, please skip this book and genre. It is okay that it is not for you:-
🖤 Bullying
🖤 Sexual Assault / Rape
🖤 Abandonment / Family Issues
🖤 Suicidal Thoughts / Self-Harm/
The author is a big advocate and so are all her readers to protect and support anyone struggling with their mental health.
July 14, 2025
Dark, twisted and addictive. “Breaking Broken” by Holly Guy consumed me completely.
Some of the book tropes/themes:
☘ Dark Sapphic Romance
☘ Bullying/Humiliation
☘ Fated Mates
☘ Touch Her and Die
☘ Obsession
☘ Self-harm
☘ Abandonment Issues
☘ Violence
☘ Torture
Maze gets a scholarship to Middle Earth Academy. The only problem is, she’s powerless (infertile), and compared to the other creatures attending the school, she’s weak, making her an easy target. Despite her fear, she’s determined, because it’s her only chance at a better life. On her first day, however, she starts to doubt if it’s all worth it when she becomes the target of the Queen Bee herself - Siren. Siren, the daughter of Lust and Sin, is the most feared creature in the entire school, and her biggest dream is to get her own Realm where she can torture the souls of sinners.
Their dynamic is absolutely toxic and unhinged, but captured remarkably. I loved their love-hate relationship and their back-and-forth. Both characters are complex, and both are hurting in one way or another. Even though Siren is batshit crazy, I couldn’t hate her as a character. At some point, I could even sympathize with her, but even before that, her personality was just too addictive. Their spice is completely out of this world. The torture, the humiliation, the obsession - every page held an incredible amount of suspense.
This book is undoubtedly going on my list of favourites. I wish I could read it again for the first time. An absolutely incredible story and I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.
I strongly recommend checking out the trigger warnings, because it’s going to be DARK.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Some of the book tropes/themes:
☘ Dark Sapphic Romance
☘ Bullying/Humiliation
☘ Fated Mates
☘ Touch Her and Die
☘ Obsession
☘ Self-harm
☘ Abandonment Issues
☘ Violence
☘ Torture
Maze gets a scholarship to Middle Earth Academy. The only problem is, she’s powerless (infertile), and compared to the other creatures attending the school, she’s weak, making her an easy target. Despite her fear, she’s determined, because it’s her only chance at a better life. On her first day, however, she starts to doubt if it’s all worth it when she becomes the target of the Queen Bee herself - Siren. Siren, the daughter of Lust and Sin, is the most feared creature in the entire school, and her biggest dream is to get her own Realm where she can torture the souls of sinners.
Their dynamic is absolutely toxic and unhinged, but captured remarkably. I loved their love-hate relationship and their back-and-forth. Both characters are complex, and both are hurting in one way or another. Even though Siren is batshit crazy, I couldn’t hate her as a character. At some point, I could even sympathize with her, but even before that, her personality was just too addictive. Their spice is completely out of this world. The torture, the humiliation, the obsession - every page held an incredible amount of suspense.
This book is undoubtedly going on my list of favourites. I wish I could read it again for the first time. An absolutely incredible story and I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.
I strongly recommend checking out the trigger warnings, because it’s going to be DARK.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 13, 2025
Was given the opportunity to read this books as an Arc so here’s my honest opinion.
Book Trope:
She's so f*cking beautiful, it makes me sick.
I hate her.
I crave her.
But I made a vow-I'll ruin her. Break her.
Kill her if I have to.
Even if it means tearing my own soul apart with hers.
Breaking Broken
FF Dark Romance
Forced Fated Mates
始！
Bully x Bullied
S*x-Obsessed bully x V1rg1n
Unhinged, Raw, HARDCORE SMUT cnc (& LOTS of it)
Breaking Broken is the fourth book in the Love After Life series by Holly Guy. This book is so unhinged that I had to put it down to centre myself many times ( in a good way). This story follows Maze and Siren, this story has Spice, Agony and my other tropes. Please the TW’s very carefully
I loved the way Holly about these characters. I felt like i could feel their struggles, their emotions were written just rightly. I loved the love and hate relationship between these two, their banter was just what i usually appreciate in a book. The spice in this book was just right, didn’t feel like it was too much nor out of place. The plot twists just kept coming and I kept eating it up.
I will definitely continue to read Holly’s book, had the opportunity to meet her in person and she was honestly the best, so friendly and inviting.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My Favourite quote: "I want your shame. Your undoing. I want you to be nothing."
Overall, i loved the book and would definitely recommend and hype it up more. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ YOU TRIGGERS WARNINGs.
Book Trope:
She's so f*cking beautiful, it makes me sick.
I hate her.
I crave her.
But I made a vow-I'll ruin her. Break her.
Kill her if I have to.
Even if it means tearing my own soul apart with hers.
Breaking Broken
FF Dark Romance
Forced Fated Mates
始！
Bully x Bullied
S*x-Obsessed bully x V1rg1n
Unhinged, Raw, HARDCORE SMUT cnc (& LOTS of it)
Breaking Broken is the fourth book in the Love After Life series by Holly Guy. This book is so unhinged that I had to put it down to centre myself many times ( in a good way). This story follows Maze and Siren, this story has Spice, Agony and my other tropes. Please the TW’s very carefully
I loved the way Holly about these characters. I felt like i could feel their struggles, their emotions were written just rightly. I loved the love and hate relationship between these two, their banter was just what i usually appreciate in a book. The spice in this book was just right, didn’t feel like it was too much nor out of place. The plot twists just kept coming and I kept eating it up.
I will definitely continue to read Holly’s book, had the opportunity to meet her in person and she was honestly the best, so friendly and inviting.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My Favourite quote: "I want your shame. Your undoing. I want you to be nothing."
Overall, i loved the book and would definitely recommend and hype it up more. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ YOU TRIGGERS WARNINGs.
July 20, 2025
“Breaking Broken” by Holly Guy is an intensely dark and disturbing fantasy romance that delves deep into themes of obsession, power, and a profoundly toxic relationship.
The story centers on Siren, the powerful and manipulative daughter of the Gods of Sin and Lust, who is cursed with a monstrous transformation at night. She’s obsessed with Maze (aka Stray), her “fated mate,” whom she repeatedly bullies, humiliates, and even kills – only for Maze to inexplicably return to life.
Maze, initially a timid and seemingly powerless victim, develops her own magical abilities, but still finds herself entangled in Siren’s cruel games. The dynamic between them is a complex blend of fear, pleasure, and a twisted form of desire, particularly from Maze’s side, even as she attempts to fight back or expose Siren. The narrative is explicit, featuring non-consensual acts and a “hate-fuck” dynamic that highlights the extreme power imbalance.
This book is definitely not for everyone. It’s a raw, unvarnished exploration of depravity and unhealthy attachment, set against a supernatural backdrop. Readers who enjoy very dark, morally grey romance with explicit content, supernatural elements, and intense power dynamics might find it compelling. Be aware of significant trigger warnings for violence, abuse, and non-consensual sexual acts.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story centers on Siren, the powerful and manipulative daughter of the Gods of Sin and Lust, who is cursed with a monstrous transformation at night. She’s obsessed with Maze (aka Stray), her “fated mate,” whom she repeatedly bullies, humiliates, and even kills – only for Maze to inexplicably return to life.
Maze, initially a timid and seemingly powerless victim, develops her own magical abilities, but still finds herself entangled in Siren’s cruel games. The dynamic between them is a complex blend of fear, pleasure, and a twisted form of desire, particularly from Maze’s side, even as she attempts to fight back or expose Siren. The narrative is explicit, featuring non-consensual acts and a “hate-fuck” dynamic that highlights the extreme power imbalance.
This book is definitely not for everyone. It’s a raw, unvarnished exploration of depravity and unhealthy attachment, set against a supernatural backdrop. Readers who enjoy very dark, morally grey romance with explicit content, supernatural elements, and intense power dynamics might find it compelling. Be aware of significant trigger warnings for violence, abuse, and non-consensual sexual acts.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 4, 2026
Breaking Broken is one of the most intense and compelling dark romances I've read in a long time. It's bold, daring, and utterly impossible to put down. From the very beginning, Holly Guy pulls you into a world where danger, desire, and deep emotional turbulence collide in the most electrifying ways.
The story follows Maze: a seemingly fragile and powerless outsider, and Siren, the fearsome daughter of Sin and Lust. Their dynamic is brutally captivating: a toxic, obsessive bond that twists and turns, pulling both women deeper into each other's shadows and secrets.
Holly Guy handles the emotional and character arcs very well. Maze grows from someone beaten down by life into a force that refuses to be defined by her trauma, while Siren's internal conflict and raw vulnerability make her more than just a villain; she becomes a fascinatingly complex character. Their relationship is dark, cruel, and at times difficult to witness, but it's also strangely addicting and deeply engrossing.
Set in a brutal, magical academy where gods, mortals, and monsters coexist, the worldbuilding is a richly imaginative setting that adds another layer of intrigue to an already intense narrative. Themes of power, obsession, pain, and growth are woven seamlessly throughout, creating a story that isn't afraid to explore the darkest corners while still delivering real emotional payoff.
If you enjoy dark romances with fierce enemies-to-lovers tension and unflinching emotional stakes, then Breaking Broken should be on your TBR. Deeply intense and addictive!
(Please be sure to check Trigger Warnings before going into this book!)
The story follows Maze: a seemingly fragile and powerless outsider, and Siren, the fearsome daughter of Sin and Lust. Their dynamic is brutally captivating: a toxic, obsessive bond that twists and turns, pulling both women deeper into each other's shadows and secrets.
Holly Guy handles the emotional and character arcs very well. Maze grows from someone beaten down by life into a force that refuses to be defined by her trauma, while Siren's internal conflict and raw vulnerability make her more than just a villain; she becomes a fascinatingly complex character. Their relationship is dark, cruel, and at times difficult to witness, but it's also strangely addicting and deeply engrossing.
Set in a brutal, magical academy where gods, mortals, and monsters coexist, the worldbuilding is a richly imaginative setting that adds another layer of intrigue to an already intense narrative. Themes of power, obsession, pain, and growth are woven seamlessly throughout, creating a story that isn't afraid to explore the darkest corners while still delivering real emotional payoff.
If you enjoy dark romances with fierce enemies-to-lovers tension and unflinching emotional stakes, then Breaking Broken should be on your TBR. Deeply intense and addictive!
(Please be sure to check Trigger Warnings before going into this book!)
June 21, 2025
Beta Review here!!!!!
This book was fucking hot. (This should be enough of the review but details below.)
Breaking Broken is the 4th book in the Love After Life series by the author and each and every book surpasses the expectations and unhinge-ness level. Maze and Siren's story is a mix of spice, agony, angst that guarantees the HEA. It's a FF, Fated Mates, Non-human Beings that has any power book that plays with every emotion you can feel. You thought you knew all your kinks? This book will make you question it. You'll feel the hate for characters before understanding their perspective and falling for them again. Heed the warning though, this book will fuck you up—both literally and figuratively. Take the TWs seriously because your mental health matters.
Now to what I liked:-
I loved Maze and Siren's story a lot. The way the author writes about their inner conflicts, their insecurity—it makes the character speak to you. Both Maze and Siren are shown beautifully and their development throughout the book is well shown. You can see their actions, hear their banter and thoughts and live the book. And the spice was top notch. Every kink, every word from one rages conflicting thoughts from the others. The book had the perfect amount of spice and angst to keep you engaged and edged. But as it says—"All is well that ends well" (yes as previously mentioned HEA).
I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone (while mentioning the TWs).
⭐-⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5
🌶️-🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
This book was fucking hot. (This should be enough of the review but details below.)
Breaking Broken is the 4th book in the Love After Life series by the author and each and every book surpasses the expectations and unhinge-ness level. Maze and Siren's story is a mix of spice, agony, angst that guarantees the HEA. It's a FF, Fated Mates, Non-human Beings that has any power book that plays with every emotion you can feel. You thought you knew all your kinks? This book will make you question it. You'll feel the hate for characters before understanding their perspective and falling for them again. Heed the warning though, this book will fuck you up—both literally and figuratively. Take the TWs seriously because your mental health matters.
Now to what I liked:-
I loved Maze and Siren's story a lot. The way the author writes about their inner conflicts, their insecurity—it makes the character speak to you. Both Maze and Siren are shown beautifully and their development throughout the book is well shown. You can see their actions, hear their banter and thoughts and live the book. And the spice was top notch. Every kink, every word from one rages conflicting thoughts from the others. The book had the perfect amount of spice and angst to keep you engaged and edged. But as it says—"All is well that ends well" (yes as previously mentioned HEA).
I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone (while mentioning the TWs).
⭐-⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5
🌶️-🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 17, 2025
Dark. Vicious. Utterly addictive.
This is not the book you pick up for comfort. It’s the one that claws under your skin and drags you willingly into a world of blood, sin, and obsession.
Murder, mayhem, and divine fury set the pace in this brutal tale where nothing is sacred and everyone bleeds.
Maze is meek. Powerless. An orphan with trembling hands and eyes that flinch at every shadow. In a world ruled by gods, she’s dust on a marble floor until she meets her.
Siren. The daughter of Lust and Sin. Radiant, venomous, and utterly untouchable. She reigns supreme at the academy, dripping poison and perfume in equal measure, hating herself as much as she hates anyone who threatens her throne. Including Maze.
Siren is the villain. But this isn’t her descent. It’s her reckoning. And Maze? Maze doesn’t stay powerless forever.
This is a sapphic enemies to lovers masterpiece, soaked in pain and pleasure, cruelty and desire. A dark romance forged in hate and twisted into something almost beautiful if you like your love stories sharp enough to cut and sinful enough to burn.
Read it. Bleed with it. Fall for it.
Just don’t expect to come out unscathed.
This is not the book you pick up for comfort. It’s the one that claws under your skin and drags you willingly into a world of blood, sin, and obsession.
Murder, mayhem, and divine fury set the pace in this brutal tale where nothing is sacred and everyone bleeds.
Maze is meek. Powerless. An orphan with trembling hands and eyes that flinch at every shadow. In a world ruled by gods, she’s dust on a marble floor until she meets her.
Siren. The daughter of Lust and Sin. Radiant, venomous, and utterly untouchable. She reigns supreme at the academy, dripping poison and perfume in equal measure, hating herself as much as she hates anyone who threatens her throne. Including Maze.
Siren is the villain. But this isn’t her descent. It’s her reckoning. And Maze? Maze doesn’t stay powerless forever.
This is a sapphic enemies to lovers masterpiece, soaked in pain and pleasure, cruelty and desire. A dark romance forged in hate and twisted into something almost beautiful if you like your love stories sharp enough to cut and sinful enough to burn.
Read it. Bleed with it. Fall for it.
Just don’t expect to come out unscathed.
August 29, 2025
Deliciously dark and destructive, but so good
Seriously heed the trigger warnings on this one, because it is DARK. Like it’s so graphic and gory but it’s SO good. Especially if you like bully romance and dark fantasy, it’s perfect.
The descriptions are haunting and the characters give serious cat and mouse vibes. Some sentences made me feel so squeamish but in a good way because the pictures painted were just so intense.
There were a lot of interesting monsters introduced and I loved imagining all their gruesome appearances. Some scenes are so sad as well, and really self destructive. The snake scene killed me - IYKYK I guess.
There’s a lot of humiliation and kink so take it as you will and be prepared for all those content warnings. I’m not a big reader of bully romance but I adore dark fantasy and the sapphic nature really caught my eye. I found it very interesting to read the rest, it’s written really well and the first book of Holly’s that I’ve read. I’ll definitely be reading more of her work in the future.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a pitch black bully romance / dark fantasy.
Seriously heed the trigger warnings on this one, because it is DARK. Like it’s so graphic and gory but it’s SO good. Especially if you like bully romance and dark fantasy, it’s perfect.
The descriptions are haunting and the characters give serious cat and mouse vibes. Some sentences made me feel so squeamish but in a good way because the pictures painted were just so intense.
There were a lot of interesting monsters introduced and I loved imagining all their gruesome appearances. Some scenes are so sad as well, and really self destructive. The snake scene killed me - IYKYK I guess.
There’s a lot of humiliation and kink so take it as you will and be prepared for all those content warnings. I’m not a big reader of bully romance but I adore dark fantasy and the sapphic nature really caught my eye. I found it very interesting to read the rest, it’s written really well and the first book of Holly’s that I’ve read. I’ll definitely be reading more of her work in the future.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a pitch black bully romance / dark fantasy.
July 30, 2025
This book doesn’t flirt with darkness, it worships it.
Breaking Broke. Is a brutal, seductive plunge into a world where magic is power, cruelty is currency, and love is anything but soft. Set in a twisted dark academia realm where mortals walk beside monsters, gods, and demons, this story is as wicked as it is addictive.
The main characters are Siren, born of Sin and Lust, and Maze, a mortal thrown into their world. They are volatile, broken, and absolutely magnetic. They collide at a university meant to sharpen their powers, but what unfolds is far from a standard school rivalry. Its obsession, its torment, it’s a dance on the knife’s edge between destruction and desire.
This isn’t a romance that gently unfolds. It claws, bruises, and burns. There are heavy heavy trigger warnings for good reason.
So if you crave the kind of darkness that doesn’t apologize, with twisted dynamics and unrelenting tension, you’ll want to let this book wreck you.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Breaking Broke. Is a brutal, seductive plunge into a world where magic is power, cruelty is currency, and love is anything but soft. Set in a twisted dark academia realm where mortals walk beside monsters, gods, and demons, this story is as wicked as it is addictive.
The main characters are Siren, born of Sin and Lust, and Maze, a mortal thrown into their world. They are volatile, broken, and absolutely magnetic. They collide at a university meant to sharpen their powers, but what unfolds is far from a standard school rivalry. Its obsession, its torment, it’s a dance on the knife’s edge between destruction and desire.
This isn’t a romance that gently unfolds. It claws, bruises, and burns. There are heavy heavy trigger warnings for good reason.
So if you crave the kind of darkness that doesn’t apologize, with twisted dynamics and unrelenting tension, you’ll want to let this book wreck you.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
June 22, 2025
I read this as an arc so this is my honest review.
I knew going in this was going to be a little dark and unhinged for me but if you like
Dark sapphic
Touch her and die
UNHINGED FMC
Bully romance
Violence
Non con
Fated mates
Then this book absolutely does what it says on the tin!
“I can imagine some of my book buddies screaming this is unhinged in the best way!”
Writing wise it’s a great solid easy read. It’s both unhinged and heart breaking. Story was good.
For me as a person because it’s not quite my taste (I like my ladies a bit softer and more romancy) I struggled with the darkness a bit but in terms of what was promised Holly delivered beautifully and there will be hoards that will lap this book up and scream for more. So that’s why I’ve given this book five stars because I know those dark romance bookish beans out there are going to LOVE it!
I knew going in this was going to be a little dark and unhinged for me but if you like
Dark sapphic
Touch her and die
UNHINGED FMC
Bully romance
Violence
Non con
Fated mates
Then this book absolutely does what it says on the tin!
“I can imagine some of my book buddies screaming this is unhinged in the best way!”
Writing wise it’s a great solid easy read. It’s both unhinged and heart breaking. Story was good.
For me as a person because it’s not quite my taste (I like my ladies a bit softer and more romancy) I struggled with the darkness a bit but in terms of what was promised Holly delivered beautifully and there will be hoards that will lap this book up and scream for more. So that’s why I’ve given this book five stars because I know those dark romance bookish beans out there are going to LOVE it!
July 16, 2025
I am honestly not sure how I feel about this book. First let me say it’s not due to the darkness, honestly I could have handled a little more darkness but I just feel like the story was hard to follow and the characters needed more development.
The way the book starts also set me up to be confused most of the book…
Siren and Maze are interesting characters but they are lacking. I feel like they have a lot of potential but it just didn’t come through when I was reading.
I went in expecting a really dark book after reading other reviews and I was a little disappointed. The spice is really not there. To me this is an enemy to lovers with minimal spice and darkness.
I am not saying don’t give it a shot it just wasn’t my favorite book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The way the book starts also set me up to be confused most of the book…
Siren and Maze are interesting characters but they are lacking. I feel like they have a lot of potential but it just didn’t come through when I was reading.
I went in expecting a really dark book after reading other reviews and I was a little disappointed. The spice is really not there. To me this is an enemy to lovers with minimal spice and darkness.
I am not saying don’t give it a shot it just wasn’t my favorite book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 27, 2025
Duel 1st Person POV. 4🌟 5🌶️. 248 pages
I want to start by saying this book is NOT for the faint of heart, it’s a pitch black romance with a wide range of content warnings!
That being said this is probably the darkest, most unhinged book I have ever read and despite the insanity of the narrative I loved every second of it, it’s wrong in all the right ways. The popular, queen b femme student Siren is determined not to loose her spot at the top of the school’s food chain, so her only answer assault and murder the new timid, lonely, supposed mortal. Only for them to be fated mates.
Again check content and triggers warnings before picking this book up and read responsibly
Must read if you like:
✨Pitch Black Romance
✨Dark Fantasy
✨Forced Fated Mates
✨Bully / Victim
✨Demon + Mortal
✨Forced Proximity
✨Repeated Murder
✨Virgin MC
✨NonCon / CNC
✨Revenge
I want to start by saying this book is NOT for the faint of heart, it’s a pitch black romance with a wide range of content warnings!
That being said this is probably the darkest, most unhinged book I have ever read and despite the insanity of the narrative I loved every second of it, it’s wrong in all the right ways. The popular, queen b femme student Siren is determined not to loose her spot at the top of the school’s food chain, so her only answer assault and murder the new timid, lonely, supposed mortal. Only for them to be fated mates.
Again check content and triggers warnings before picking this book up and read responsibly
Must read if you like:
✨Pitch Black Romance
✨Dark Fantasy
✨Forced Fated Mates
✨Bully / Victim
✨Demon + Mortal
✨Forced Proximity
✨Repeated Murder
✨Virgin MC
✨NonCon / CNC
✨Revenge
June 20, 2025
Breaking Broken is the 4th book in the Love After Life Series.
4.5/5 Stars
If you are a fan of:
Sapphic Dark Romance
Fated Mates
Touch her and Unalive
Unhinged FMC's(seriously unhinged)
Bullying
Then you will love this deliciously dark and depraved book by Holly Guy.
“You’re so pretty when you bleed. Who can blame me for hurting you?”
Siren is so unhinged and depraved, and yet it was easy to understand the reasoning behind her madness. Maze, I loved her, she was scared but showed strength in character.
The ending was perfect and tied up the story beautifully
"And for the first time, I don’t feel like I’m bracing for an end. I feel like I’m finally stepping into the beginning."
Definitely will be reading more from this Author!
4.5/5 Stars
If you are a fan of:
Sapphic Dark Romance
Fated Mates
Touch her and Unalive
Unhinged FMC's(seriously unhinged)
Bullying
Then you will love this deliciously dark and depraved book by Holly Guy.
“You’re so pretty when you bleed. Who can blame me for hurting you?”
Siren is so unhinged and depraved, and yet it was easy to understand the reasoning behind her madness. Maze, I loved her, she was scared but showed strength in character.
The ending was perfect and tied up the story beautifully
"And for the first time, I don’t feel like I’m bracing for an end. I feel like I’m finally stepping into the beginning."
Definitely will be reading more from this Author!
October 1, 2025
I ATE this book up!!!!
I got into abit of a slump with my reading lately and needed something to get me out of it…… I found the book to do just that!!
FF bully romance, fated mates and a dash of monster smut!!
This is my first FF book and it was dark, delicious, devilishly toe curling 😈
Holly really knows how to blend spice and plot in such a twisted way that speaks to my soul.
It’s fair to say now that if Holly writes it I’m gonna read it!
Maze and Siren are fire and ice and the back and forth bully tactics with sprinklings of tension and hot side glances just warmed my heart ❤️🔥
This book has defo taken over top spot above Nympho Notes ✨
“You can’t break what’s already broken.”
My lips tip up at the edges “Let’s put that to the test, then. Let’s see if I can break broken”
I got into abit of a slump with my reading lately and needed something to get me out of it…… I found the book to do just that!!
FF bully romance, fated mates and a dash of monster smut!!
This is my first FF book and it was dark, delicious, devilishly toe curling 😈
Holly really knows how to blend spice and plot in such a twisted way that speaks to my soul.
It’s fair to say now that if Holly writes it I’m gonna read it!
Maze and Siren are fire and ice and the back and forth bully tactics with sprinklings of tension and hot side glances just warmed my heart ❤️🔥
This book has defo taken over top spot above Nympho Notes ✨
“You can’t break what’s already broken.”
My lips tip up at the edges “Let’s put that to the test, then. Let’s see if I can break broken”
October 28, 2025
It's a spicy book that's for sure with bully aspects, dub-con, and the push-n-pull between characters that has you on edge quite often. The characters give you a wide range of emotions also as I often went from hating them on one page to panting, and wanting cheer them toward their HEA. Though I will say, there were times when the internal monologs were monotonous and the I wanted to pull my hair out with the overkill obsessive tendencies. Yeah, we get it. You really want her.
While the book it dark, some aspects were not for me. That is not to say they wouldn't be for others. I would definitely recommend checking before reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
While the book it dark, some aspects were not for me. That is not to say they wouldn't be for others. I would definitely recommend checking before reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 17, 2025
I went out of my comfort zone with this book. I rarely read monster smut and I like my bully romance a little bit tamer! Some things were really dark, the smut was good even though it was ab*se most of the time. Just be warned.
With that said, I had a good time reading this book, I was entertained and had no idea where this would go (that does not happen often).
I just wished I'd sense a bit more character development for Siren, like I did with Maze. The ending seemed a bit rushed, we could do with less bullying and more introspection/redeeming.
I gave this book 3 and a half star.with 4 🌶
I am leaving this review voluntarily as an ARC reader.
With that said, I had a good time reading this book, I was entertained and had no idea where this would go (that does not happen often).
I just wished I'd sense a bit more character development for Siren, like I did with Maze. The ending seemed a bit rushed, we could do with less bullying and more introspection/redeeming.
I gave this book 3 and a half star.with 4 🌶
I am leaving this review voluntarily as an ARC reader.
July 21, 2025
This book was dark. This book was twisty. This book had a HEA that I did not see coming. This story took you to the world of middle Earth where gods, creatures, Angels and demons all come together. I wasn't sure what to expect when going into this story as I usually just read a brief snipit or go by the cover (yes I judge books by the cover), but I was genuinely surprised by this one. The spicy scenes were extra spicy and I don't know if I can look at snakes the same way again. But there were also some very deep moments that had some very good life lessons involved. Anyways back to spicy scenes....... 😍🥵🥵🔥🔥💥 that is all I have to say about it.
August 15, 2025
Just finished Breaking Broken by Holly Guy and I’m still sitting here trying to process everything. This book is raw, messy, and deeply emotional — the kind of story that doesn’t sugarcoat pain but also doesn’t shy away from showing how beautiful healing can be. Holly Guy writes heartbreak in a way that feels almost too real, and it hits harder because of it.
The characters feel like people you actually know — flawed, stubborn, but so easy to care about. Watching them struggle, fall apart, and try to piece themselves back together had me completely invested. Breaking Broken isn’t an easy read, but it’s a powerful one, and it’ll stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page. 💔✨
The characters feel like people you actually know — flawed, stubborn, but so easy to care about. Watching them struggle, fall apart, and try to piece themselves back together had me completely invested. Breaking Broken isn’t an easy read, but it’s a powerful one, and it’ll stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page. 💔✨
July 20, 2025
Breaking Broken – Holly Guy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've been excitedly waiting for Breaking Broken since the moment I finished the previous book ‘Nympho Notes’ in the “love after life” series by Holly Guy. Breaking Broken is book #4 in this series and truly didn’t disappoint in any shape or form, I ate this book up so quickly. The ending made me cry, i have so much love for Siren and Maze. 😭
Themes within this book are:
🌱Dark Sapphic Romance
🌱 Self-Harm – Violence
🌱Bullying – Romance
🌱Unhinged Main Characters
🌱 Non-Con
🌱 Touch Her And You Will Die.
🌱 Fated Mates
True to form Holly is able to capture such dark, intense scenes within this book, Siren and Maze's relationship is incredibly toxic, and by toxic, I mean that Siren literally tortures Maze. Their dynamic is captured so incredibly well. While the relationship may be toxic, it’s clear to see as the book progresses just how incredibly hung up over each other they are.
While Siren bullies Maze in the most degrading and horrific ways, Maze won’t stand for it for long. The moment Maze takes control of who she is, is the moment her growth starts to blossom. Standing up to her bully, who tortures, abuses, and ra*es her gives her the strength she needs to fight back.
My favourite thing about this book is that it is not only how dark and intense it gets, but also the growth of these characters is night and day. They are just everything. 😭💕
Breaking Broken releases this July and is available to pre-order now on the Zon.
#hollyguyauthor #breakingbroken #darkromance #bookrecommendations #bullyromance
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've been excitedly waiting for Breaking Broken since the moment I finished the previous book ‘Nympho Notes’ in the “love after life” series by Holly Guy. Breaking Broken is book #4 in this series and truly didn’t disappoint in any shape or form, I ate this book up so quickly. The ending made me cry, i have so much love for Siren and Maze. 😭
Themes within this book are:
🌱Dark Sapphic Romance
🌱 Self-Harm – Violence
🌱Bullying – Romance
🌱Unhinged Main Characters
🌱 Non-Con
🌱 Touch Her And You Will Die.
🌱 Fated Mates
True to form Holly is able to capture such dark, intense scenes within this book, Siren and Maze's relationship is incredibly toxic, and by toxic, I mean that Siren literally tortures Maze. Their dynamic is captured so incredibly well. While the relationship may be toxic, it’s clear to see as the book progresses just how incredibly hung up over each other they are.
While Siren bullies Maze in the most degrading and horrific ways, Maze won’t stand for it for long. The moment Maze takes control of who she is, is the moment her growth starts to blossom. Standing up to her bully, who tortures, abuses, and ra*es her gives her the strength she needs to fight back.
My favourite thing about this book is that it is not only how dark and intense it gets, but also the growth of these characters is night and day. They are just everything. 😭💕
Breaking Broken releases this July and is available to pre-order now on the Zon.
#hollyguyauthor #breakingbroken #darkromance #bookrecommendations #bullyromance
July 26, 2025
𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐅 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐎𝐖.
What a wicked, beautiful, and otherworldly love story this turned out to be!
I already adored the previous books in the 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 series, and this one did not disappoint. I was especially thrilled to see Sin and Lust make an appearance again—they were my absolute faves in the series!
This book is dark, twisted, and deliciously intense. Siren is a full-on bully to her fated mate, and I was 𝒔𝒐 here for it.
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚗 𝙵𝙵 𝚋𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚏𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊 𝚍𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚖𝚞𝚝𝚝, 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎’𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚘𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗.
What a wicked, beautiful, and otherworldly love story this turned out to be!
I already adored the previous books in the 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 series, and this one did not disappoint. I was especially thrilled to see Sin and Lust make an appearance again—they were my absolute faves in the series!
This book is dark, twisted, and deliciously intense. Siren is a full-on bully to her fated mate, and I was 𝒔𝒐 here for it.
𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚗 𝙵𝙵 𝚋𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚏𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊 𝚍𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚖𝚞𝚝𝚝, 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎’𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚘𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗.
July 18, 2025
You want to feel hot, raw, empowering, and sensual?
Then do I have a book for you!
But first, please check the TW as this is a DARK sapphic romance!
Your FMC's are Siren and Maze, and they will both take you for a ride!
I won't give anything away, but this was my first book by Holly Guy, and I am addicted and it is hard to do that for me, so please, let that tell you something!
Add this to your TBR or even start it right now! You won't regret it!
Then do I have a book for you!
But first, please check the TW as this is a DARK sapphic romance!
Your FMC's are Siren and Maze, and they will both take you for a ride!
I won't give anything away, but this was my first book by Holly Guy, and I am addicted and it is hard to do that for me, so please, let that tell you something!
Add this to your TBR or even start it right now! You won't regret it!
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