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Killer Queens #3
To The Grave
I was tied to the Laniidae sorority sisters whether I liked it or not.
With Mara behind bars and Lucas Wolfe's murder pinned on her, my three admirers and I had extinguished the civil war brewing under our very noses.
Now, Laniidae needed to elect a new Martyr.
And I have to keep my growing feelings for charming Kennedy, bubbly Teresa, and vicious Xander to myself. After Xander made me hers and finally let me see the broken piece inside her, I knew my heart was in danger just as much as my life.
The horde of Cathartidae frat bros still weren't convinced that the rest of us were innocent. Especially not with my secret journal in police custody.
But taking down their newly installed leader just might make our problems disappear before Atwood University's annual Halloween Ball.
Now it was time to face my final taking justice into my own hands and facing him.
Everyday Jake was getting closer and closer to my baby brother and there wasn't much time until Will was completely lost to the pull of the CT brothers.
Would I be able to make him pay for what he'd done to me? And could I keep my shadows safe in the meantime?
With Mara behind bars and Lucas Wolfe's murder pinned on her, my three admirers and I had extinguished the civil war brewing under our very noses.
Now, Laniidae needed to elect a new Martyr.
And I have to keep my growing feelings for charming Kennedy, bubbly Teresa, and vicious Xander to myself. After Xander made me hers and finally let me see the broken piece inside her, I knew my heart was in danger just as much as my life.
The horde of Cathartidae frat bros still weren't convinced that the rest of us were innocent. Especially not with my secret journal in police custody.
But taking down their newly installed leader just might make our problems disappear before Atwood University's annual Halloween Ball.
Now it was time to face my final taking justice into my own hands and facing him.
Everyday Jake was getting closer and closer to my baby brother and there wasn't much time until Will was completely lost to the pull of the CT brothers.
Would I be able to make him pay for what he'd done to me? And could I keep my shadows safe in the meantime?
624 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2025
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August 6, 2025
somehow 626 pages wasn’t enough😩gonna miss these sisters dearly
August 3, 2025
I need 500 more books in this series… UGH, SOOO FREAKING GOOD!
This series has had me in a chokehold from the first book and I’m not ready to come up for air yet.
Still after three books I’m not a total fan of Xander. And maybe I hoped for more of an insight in why she’s always a ragging bitch or more of her sweet side to come out. Even tho we got a bit of that in the 2nd book. It’s just hard for me to see reason to her harsh ways…
Luckily sweet Ken and T are there to balance everything out. I love the dynamic and love they bring. Where can I find two of those? Asking for a friend.
The 🔥spice 🔥 was spicing as always!
Elle getting her justice was a great way to end this series but I still have a lot of questions and feel like somethings didn’t get a proper resolve.
This series has had me in a chokehold from the first book and I’m not ready to come up for air yet.
Still after three books I’m not a total fan of Xander. And maybe I hoped for more of an insight in why she’s always a ragging bitch or more of her sweet side to come out. Even tho we got a bit of that in the 2nd book. It’s just hard for me to see reason to her harsh ways…
Luckily sweet Ken and T are there to balance everything out. I love the dynamic and love they bring. Where can I find two of those? Asking for a friend.
The 🔥spice 🔥 was spicing as always!
Elle getting her justice was a great way to end this series but I still have a lot of questions and feel like somethings didn’t get a proper resolve.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 5, 2025
i am so sad this series is over 😭😭 one of my favorite series i’ve ever read!!
i loved the individual connections Elle had with Kennedy, Teresa and Xander; their combined and individual relationships were so much fun to learn about. i was giggling and kicking my feet everytime hahah. the way Kylie Cross writes is so captivating and makes you excited for each chapter. the culty vibe of Laniidae lived up to everything i was hoping for and more.
and the smut is unmatched 100000/10🥵
i loved how thrilling this journey was and i am so excited for the next books about the motor cycle club!!🤩
i loved the individual connections Elle had with Kennedy, Teresa and Xander; their combined and individual relationships were so much fun to learn about. i was giggling and kicking my feet everytime hahah. the way Kylie Cross writes is so captivating and makes you excited for each chapter. the culty vibe of Laniidae lived up to everything i was hoping for and more.
and the smut is unmatched 100000/10🥵
i loved how thrilling this journey was and i am so excited for the next books about the motor cycle club!!🤩
May 6, 2026
Mostly Single 1st Person POV. 5🌟 5🌶️. 624 pages
7 Spicy Scenes
Last but certainly not least, To the Grave, the finally book of the Killer Queens series. A series that had me in an absolute chokehold from the beginning and one that I was devastated to see end.
Picking up directly after the events of To the Flame, To the Grave pulls us into the aftermath of LD’s coverup, Elle’s most recent screw up and the repercussions that come with that. With harsh punishments, investigations and escalations from CT, how will the LD sisters survive?
This book was like a drug for me, it was impossible to put it down the first time I read it and still impossible the third time around. There’s so much going on in this one that you won’t want to stop reading for even a second. The developing relationship between E and X had me on tenterhooks the entire time, I appreciated that a few of the chapters where from X’s POV it gave us a chance to truly know how she felt and to properly fall in love with her brutish self. Because she’s still a brute, but one that may have a soft underbelly somewhere. To the Grave felt like somewhat of a healing journey for E and in some ways X as well, while still maintaining those delicious dark and dubious elements.
The stakes were higher in this one and the payoff at the end was simply *chefs kiss*. This book had me screaming, crying and in need of a cold shower (an odd combination, but not unwelcome). The Killer Queens series is one that I will continue to circle back to simply because I cannot get enough. Do yourself a favour and read this trilogy or you’ll be missing out on something amazing!
Things to LOVE:
📚Dark Why Choose Romance
🚺F/F/F/NB
😈Morally Grey
🤫Secret Society
🔪Hunted
🧐Investigations
😈Punishments
⚖️Vengeance
7 Spicy Scenes
Last but certainly not least, To the Grave, the finally book of the Killer Queens series. A series that had me in an absolute chokehold from the beginning and one that I was devastated to see end.
Picking up directly after the events of To the Flame, To the Grave pulls us into the aftermath of LD’s coverup, Elle’s most recent screw up and the repercussions that come with that. With harsh punishments, investigations and escalations from CT, how will the LD sisters survive?
This book was like a drug for me, it was impossible to put it down the first time I read it and still impossible the third time around. There’s so much going on in this one that you won’t want to stop reading for even a second. The developing relationship between E and X had me on tenterhooks the entire time, I appreciated that a few of the chapters where from X’s POV it gave us a chance to truly know how she felt and to properly fall in love with her brutish self. Because she’s still a brute, but one that may have a soft underbelly somewhere. To the Grave felt like somewhat of a healing journey for E and in some ways X as well, while still maintaining those delicious dark and dubious elements.
The stakes were higher in this one and the payoff at the end was simply *chefs kiss*. This book had me screaming, crying and in need of a cold shower (an odd combination, but not unwelcome). The Killer Queens series is one that I will continue to circle back to simply because I cannot get enough. Do yourself a favour and read this trilogy or you’ll be missing out on something amazing!
Things to LOVE:
📚Dark Why Choose Romance
🚺F/F/F/NB
😈Morally Grey
🤫Secret Society
🔪Hunted
🧐Investigations
😈Punishments
⚖️Vengeance
August 31, 2025
Omg! I loved this story!
Why did this story have to end??? I’m so deeply in love with Xander, Teresa, Kennedy and Elle and I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to them and all of the other Laniidae sisters. I’m impatiently waiting for this author’s next book because why choose romances will always have a special place in my heart and on my kindle.
Why did this story have to end??? I’m so deeply in love with Xander, Teresa, Kennedy and Elle and I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to them and all of the other Laniidae sisters. I’m impatiently waiting for this author’s next book because why choose romances will always have a special place in my heart and on my kindle.
August 16, 2025
Spoilers ahead.
First of all I had the same issue with this (e)book as with the first two - the amount of spelling errors and word choices or sentence structures that didn't quite feel right due to what I assume was a lack of editing near the end of the process. I won't dwell on that since I talked about it in the other reviews.
Something I did forget to mention in the first two reviews that I found weird throughout the trilogy is why is it portrayed as really weird that Xander won't drive anyone in her car unless they're wearing their seatbelts? Like is that not extremely normal? It was shown as though it was one of her most extreme behaviours and actions and she was literally just practicing basic road safety. Does every other character in this book universe just drive around without a seatbelt on at all times? They must do in order to think it's so weird when Xander points it out. It's really a very minor issue it's not like an actual negative quality of the stories, I just couldn't get past it because I found it really odd that everyone else treated it as odd.
I preferred Xander's character in this book, she just felt too extreme in the first two for what it felt like she was meant to be. I don't have an issue with a character being like that, it just didn't feel like it fit what we were supposed to think of her. I did like the explorations we got of some other characters, and the more in-detail looks at their backgrounds, it fleshed out some of the characters really well.
I don't have a ton to say about this, partly because I've forgotten a lot of my thoughts by now, but I reckon if you think you would enjoy this trilogy after readiong the descriptions and content warnings for it, you probably will enjoy it.
First of all I had the same issue with this (e)book as with the first two - the amount of spelling errors and word choices or sentence structures that didn't quite feel right due to what I assume was a lack of editing near the end of the process. I won't dwell on that since I talked about it in the other reviews.
Something I did forget to mention in the first two reviews that I found weird throughout the trilogy is why is it portrayed as really weird that Xander won't drive anyone in her car unless they're wearing their seatbelts? Like is that not extremely normal? It was shown as though it was one of her most extreme behaviours and actions and she was literally just practicing basic road safety. Does every other character in this book universe just drive around without a seatbelt on at all times? They must do in order to think it's so weird when Xander points it out. It's really a very minor issue it's not like an actual negative quality of the stories, I just couldn't get past it because I found it really odd that everyone else treated it as odd.
I preferred Xander's character in this book, she just felt too extreme in the first two for what it felt like she was meant to be. I don't have an issue with a character being like that, it just didn't feel like it fit what we were supposed to think of her. I did like the explorations we got of some other characters, and the more in-detail looks at their backgrounds, it fleshed out some of the characters really well.
I don't have a ton to say about this, partly because I've forgotten a lot of my thoughts by now, but I reckon if you think you would enjoy this trilogy after readiong the descriptions and content warnings for it, you probably will enjoy it.
May 31, 2026
i don’t usually leave reviews but this time i just had to. HOLYYYYY SHIT that was amazing. The plot, the characters, and the dynamic between them, all of it was amazing and got me in a chokehold, i finished the entire trilogy in a week.
i kinda have a love hate relationship with Xander though, i mean she’s really hot in her own ways but the physical abuse part was a bit too much for me. like i get the whole punishing thing in bdsm, but going as far as throwing elle down the stairs with her foot ?? yikes… that and the Ritual scene with the paddles left me a bit disgusted/irked by her i’m ngl. but regardless of that she still ended up growing on me so i guess that’s still a win lol. Overall this was a really great read, and even though i’ve seen a lot of people complaining about Elle’s constant arousal state, personally i think it was really refreshing to have a MC with a high libido and completely unashamed of it.
I’m really sad i finished it, im gonna miss them all so much !!
im only taking off one star because Kendaddy isn’t real which means i’ll have to settle for someone who isn’t them (and also because we didn’t get an « i love you » scene between them and Elle which im really mad about considering Ken is my fav)💔
i kinda have a love hate relationship with Xander though, i mean she’s really hot in her own ways but the physical abuse part was a bit too much for me. like i get the whole punishing thing in bdsm, but going as far as throwing elle down the stairs with her foot ?? yikes… that and the Ritual scene with the paddles left me a bit disgusted/irked by her i’m ngl. but regardless of that she still ended up growing on me so i guess that’s still a win lol. Overall this was a really great read, and even though i’ve seen a lot of people complaining about Elle’s constant arousal state, personally i think it was really refreshing to have a MC with a high libido and completely unashamed of it.
I’m really sad i finished it, im gonna miss them all so much !!
im only taking off one star because Kendaddy isn’t real which means i’ll have to settle for someone who isn’t them (and also because we didn’t get an « i love you » scene between them and Elle which im really mad about considering Ken is my fav)💔
March 23, 2026
4.5⭐️
Okay the last book in the trilogy was so much better! Elle wasn’t as annoying and actually had growth. I finally got more of Xander and it was like Christmas morning being able to see ALL of them in their dynamic together.
The ending got so good, I literally could not put my kindle down once I reached 70% (well I did actually because I needed to sleep so I’d be functional at work, sigh to responsibilities). I do wish I got to see Jake suffer more because he deserved torture imo. And I kinda hoped they’d all get one more railing session out of them before the end but I hear there’s a Christmas novella I can look forward to instead.
Writing was easy to read and descriptive enough to pain the story, setting and characters clear in my mind. Spice was fucking phenomenal and I actually needed more, which is funny because that was a complaint in the previous book. Character growth for Elle is what really elevated this book for me and seeing more of Xander too because I already loved T and K, I really needed this book to solidify my love for X as well.
The series was a great time, I hope there will be books for the Apidae sisters as well!
Okay the last book in the trilogy was so much better! Elle wasn’t as annoying and actually had growth. I finally got more of Xander and it was like Christmas morning being able to see ALL of them in their dynamic together.
The ending got so good, I literally could not put my kindle down once I reached 70% (well I did actually because I needed to sleep so I’d be functional at work, sigh to responsibilities). I do wish I got to see Jake suffer more because he deserved torture imo. And I kinda hoped they’d all get one more railing session out of them before the end but I hear there’s a Christmas novella I can look forward to instead.
Writing was easy to read and descriptive enough to pain the story, setting and characters clear in my mind. Spice was fucking phenomenal and I actually needed more, which is funny because that was a complaint in the previous book. Character growth for Elle is what really elevated this book for me and seeing more of Xander too because I already loved T and K, I really needed this book to solidify my love for X as well.
The series was a great time, I hope there will be books for the Apidae sisters as well!
May 12, 2026
Taking into account that I read the trilogy back to back, the further I got, the more and more attached I became to the story. At this point, I’m completely obsessed with Lannidae and the 3 shadows. Seriously, by now I’ve fully accepted that I’m going to have an emotional hangover. When I started reading To the Bone, I never imagined this would happen, but it has shot straight into my favorites. As always, the spice was… perfect.
Xander redeems themself a little in this book; at least I found them less unbearable than in the previous two, where, to me, they systematically mistreated Elle (no sugarcoating it, I think it was simply an abusive relationship).
Tere and Kennedy have continued being a mouthwatering power duo. I’ll never get over them — screw book boyfriends, let’s see who could ever measure up to these two women.
Anyway, I’ve already bought the Christmas novellete, and this trilogy definitely looks like it’s going to become my go-to comfort read.
Xander redeems themself a little in this book; at least I found them less unbearable than in the previous two, where, to me, they systematically mistreated Elle (no sugarcoating it, I think it was simply an abusive relationship).
Tere and Kennedy have continued being a mouthwatering power duo. I’ll never get over them — screw book boyfriends, let’s see who could ever measure up to these two women.
Anyway, I’ve already bought the Christmas novellete, and this trilogy definitely looks like it’s going to become my go-to comfort read.
April 25, 2026
I ended up liking the third book the most out of the trilogy. It just felt like everything finally came together, and the ending actually made sense for the kind of story it is.
What I enjoyed the most was definitely the spice🌶️🔥. It’s a multi-couple/poly story, and it’s very spicy, especially with the dom/sub dynamic. It honestly reminded me of the kind of lesbian fiction I used to read online back in the day,Which I'm going to revisit.
I enjoyed Elle with her trio, specially Elle, T and Xander..
P.S. do women like Xander really exist?? 🤤
What I enjoyed the most was definitely the spice🌶️🔥. It’s a multi-couple/poly story, and it’s very spicy, especially with the dom/sub dynamic. It honestly reminded me of the kind of lesbian fiction I used to read online back in the day,Which I'm going to revisit.
I enjoyed Elle with her trio, specially Elle, T and Xander..
P.S. do women like Xander really exist?? 🤤
October 2, 2025
OMG!
I soooo loved this series. Kylie is an awesome author I can't wait for the next series! This series can really hit close to home especially with today's sentiment towards women & the lgbtqia+ community. While we all can agree that violence is never the answer it is still empowering to have an intellectual exploration of it. Also the spice is a lot of fun. 😋
I soooo loved this series. Kylie is an awesome author I can't wait for the next series! This series can really hit close to home especially with today's sentiment towards women & the lgbtqia+ community. While we all can agree that violence is never the answer it is still empowering to have an intellectual exploration of it. Also the spice is a lot of fun. 😋
July 8, 2026
Kylie Cross queens of content warnings that are actually all encompassing and thoughtful. The Xander payoff was worth the wait.
Lowkey I love The Station as a place of healing. Also love that despite it being a dark romance where the majority of the characters find healing “through blood” (as Elle says), it also gives space for other forms of healing, like an apology/commitment to reform for Maddie.
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚠️
🪄🐰
BDSM, discipline/punishment, humiliation/degradation kink, consensual re-enactment of r@pe, group, dom/sub, collar
Pet names: Reina, Little Bird, Scarlett, baby, babe, baby girl, darlin
Lowkey I love The Station as a place of healing. Also love that despite it being a dark romance where the majority of the characters find healing “through blood” (as Elle says), it also gives space for other forms of healing, like an apology/commitment to reform for Maddie.
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚠️
🪄🐰
BDSM, discipline/punishment, humiliation/degradation kink, consensual re-enactment of r@pe, group, dom/sub, collar
Pet names: Reina, Little Bird, Scarlett, baby, babe, baby girl, darlin
July 11, 2026
Alright idek what to say about the series anymore but after 3 MASSIVE books I feel like I have a connection to this whole universe that surpasses any plot or ethics. They reckoned Xander which I appreciated so she sucked a lot less this book!!!! Anyways so long to this series that captivated my life for two full weeks, forever in my heart 😌
August 1, 2025
Killer Queens!!!
This series is so crazy good. Not only are the characters flawed but they are completely relatable. I would glady watch a series on Netflix or Hulu based on these books. The spicy scenes are just a bonus! Love love
This series is so crazy good. Not only are the characters flawed but they are completely relatable. I would glady watch a series on Netflix or Hulu based on these books. The spicy scenes are just a bonus! Love love
August 3, 2025
amazing
Trauma overcomes with the help of others willing to fight and help others to find justice. In the process we find ourselves with undeniable strength to find a happily ever after.
Trauma overcomes with the help of others willing to fight and help others to find justice. In the process we find ourselves with undeniable strength to find a happily ever after.
March 31, 2026
I absolutely LOVED this trilogy! I was sucked in from book one and read all 3 in 5 days lol. I’m not really one to re-read but I will definitely be doing that with these because they were just that good 🙌🏻
April 27, 2026
Lots of spelling errors and mistakes. Needed a lot more proofreading and editing. Also so much repetition with certain words and behaviors. I liked the series but there were a few things that didn’t make a lot of sense. The characters are great but need some polishing.
April 28, 2026
DNF @ around 20%
I just can’t gel with it at all, I think I hate the character im suppose to brood over.. the free for all, entire uni accommodation having at it… I don’t know. I should live it. Murderous masc lesbians killing men.. but I just can’t force myself to read it.
I just can’t gel with it at all, I think I hate the character im suppose to brood over.. the free for all, entire uni accommodation having at it… I don’t know. I should live it. Murderous masc lesbians killing men.. but I just can’t force myself to read it.
June 12, 2026
Hunted to hunter
This trilogy is a whirlwind of action and emotions.
Savagery of men who preyed on women in search of power over them believing the women to be helpless and unwilling to report their assailants.
But a new twist from victim to victor.
High power chases and more it will keep you on your toes.
Great read and story plots.
I highly recommend these books.
Enjoy!
This trilogy is a whirlwind of action and emotions.
Savagery of men who preyed on women in search of power over them believing the women to be helpless and unwilling to report their assailants.
But a new twist from victim to victor.
High power chases and more it will keep you on your toes.
Great read and story plots.
I highly recommend these books.
Enjoy!
July 22, 2026
That ending made me wish there was more, sad i finished this last book..
This series and the story stelling was great, plus a good amount of smut.
Very happy about the NB rep. very interesting dynamics.
This series and the story stelling was great, plus a good amount of smut.
Very happy about the NB rep. very interesting dynamics.
July 31, 2025
Amazing Finale
Loved this series and devoured this book. So sad to see it come to an end but Im excited for whatever comes next!
Loved this series and devoured this book. So sad to see it come to an end but Im excited for whatever comes next!
August 2, 2025
I dont know what to say,
this was a different tone for sure.
A lot more serious, but it still feels unfinished.
this was a different tone for sure.
A lot more serious, but it still feels unfinished.
August 10, 2025
This book is everything I wanted it to be.
August 16, 2025
amazing but a few unanswered questions at the end?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2025
Loved it
I loved all 3. One of my favorites. Each of the three books was better than the one before. Highly recommended.
I loved all 3. One of my favorites. Each of the three books was better than the one before. Highly recommended.
September 28, 2025
I'm refusing to believe that was the end, I need more of these four!!
September 28, 2025
I devoured this book in 12 hours. I could not put it down. Everything about it was perfection.
Read
March 11, 2026DNF
March 30, 2026
Wow
Book 3 was no slouch in the series!
Perhaps a bit more brutal than the last but completely necessary to the subject matter.
Spoiler Alert...they all live happily ever after
Book 3 was no slouch in the series!
Perhaps a bit more brutal than the last but completely necessary to the subject matter.
Spoiler Alert...they all live happily ever after
April 23, 2026
It’s such a great series, but this book was too long and a bit stretched out.
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