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328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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Selena .
38 books1,317 followersYou might not guess it when you pick up your first Selena novel, but Selena is a true romantic. She writes gritty, realistic New Adult contemporary novels with characters you'll love to hate and hate to love.
If reading about teens behaving badly upsets you, steer clear because these are full of drama, angst, fighting, drugs, sex, and rock & roll. There will be times you want to throw your Kindle. There will be lying, cheating, bullying, backstabbing, violence, and hard-earned, sweet redemption for those who won't give up on love. Because life's not always picture perfect, but every heart, no matter how broken and damaged, deserves love.
If reading about teens behaving badly upsets you, steer clear because these are full of drama, angst, fighting, drugs, sex, and rock & roll. There will be times you want to throw your Kindle. There will be lying, cheating, bullying, backstabbing, violence, and hard-earned, sweet redemption for those who won't give up on love. Because life's not always picture perfect, but every heart, no matter how broken and damaged, deserves love.
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October 1, 2025
I normally don’t post reviews, especially negative ones. But now that this series is finished, I had to make a GR.
This ending was…. Disappointing, to put it mildly. With that said, the first page literally says it’s not a happy story. So, I didn’t go in expecting one. My disappointment isn’t with who did or didn’t end up together (maybe a little bit), but with the quality of this entire story altogether.
Having read this series since the very beginning, I really love the overall story. But it’s rife with inconsistent characters and incompatible couplings that bring no joy at all, queer baiting and mismanaged details that truly hold it back. Only this universe would secure a HEA for a literal rapist and monster. It’s like Addie ending up with Rocco in Hunting Adeline.
Firstly, in most of the WTW book, it’s spent obsessing over where Blue/Jane was, after Baron discovers she’s not in the grave he buried her in. No interaction with her, besides with Mabel, then all of a sudden she blows in, kills Duke, grabs her sister and books it, with Barons baby. Dukes death was so unnecessary and clumsy and riddled with plot holes.
- How did she even know where they (Duke, Mabel and Baron) were to drive by and shoot Duke?
- Why at that moment, did she decide to return home after a whole year of apparently surviving?
- Why did this read like someone panicked, couldn’t find someone who would kill Duke, and the author realized the messed up in the first book and decided to resurrect Blue/Jane, for the purpose of killing Duke?
- There’s zero build up or information on Jane/Blue, but yet she’s alive for an unexplained reason? The injuries Baron inflicted would’ve caused literal death (ie: him drilling a hole into her head, trying to rupture her uterus with an enema? Raping her with a gun until she bled out?)
Who edits and beta reads for this author?
Secondly, the big “Mabel” reveal at the end of this series.
Why was this even a mystery? She was so built up and for what? Mabel has to be one of the most blandest and underwhelming character reveals I’ve ever had to sit through and wait for. She’s nothing but a bag of contradictions. One moment, she’s protecting women. The next, she’s participating in their downfall. She’s written like the author has tried too hard to make her quirky and it’s just so flat. I waited for years for a basic wet rug.
She’s far from a satisfying powerful female character that I think the author wants to sell. She goes on and on about playing a “big game” and how they’ll pay, but then marries and procreates with her rapist. In the beginning, she gave off how she always hated her family’s name and money, then becomes exhaustingly materialistic. Killing the grandpa that molested her, I completely understand. But what was the other stuff? What was the point of her luring men if she wasn’t the BWK? That’s still never answered.
Thirdly, throughout this entire series, most the couplings make no sense and have zero chemistry. Colt and Gloria, at the biggest ones. Yes, they have a reversed bully moment, but it’s congested by a love triangle with Dixie and some nobody guy, that had no value to the story. By the second book, any draw for Gloria and Colt have is exhausted, for me.
The only couples that had any natural chemistry like that, was Devlin and Crystal, as well as Harper and Royal. The characters that did have chemistry, namely Duke and Colt, don’t end up together…why queer bait so much? The first time, it was so exciting to see something different. But then the author continues to Queer bait throughout the rest of the books. If you’re gonna have Queer characters just for some “inclusivity” quota, and not touch them again or dangle carrots in front of readers, knowing you’re gonna throw them in a heterosexual relationship… It feels so performative and disappointing.
In fact, Colt discovering that Duke was in love with him for years was so disappointing to me. He treated it so coldly. I understand Duke was far from innocent and Colt is not obligated to forgive him. So then how is it supposed to be a satisfying ending, if the one that did worse than Duke, gets it all? The constant contradiction in this series holds it back so much.
On the Colt and Gloria point. Why did Gloria even keep the baby a secret from Baron, or any of the Dolces, if she was going to revert back to her mousey ways and just tell him at his brothers funeral? She could’ve told Harper and Harper could’ve taken the baby with Royal, and said it was theirs to protect them. That just made the ending of Gloria’s book meaningless. So much for Gloria being a “badass” and threatening to kill Baron if she saw him again. She completely undid her own ending.
For Colt and Duke, once again, I completely understand Colt not wanting to be with Duke because of the torture he doled out to him. But Gloria participated just as much, if not more. Just because she was nice a couple times, she still tortured his sister just as much as the twins did. The argument that she was “forced”, could also be applied to Duke. So his argument for forgiving Gloria, makes no sense.
Dukes death adds nothing to Barons outcome or the stories. Is he sad? Yes. But he’s still with his twin brothers indirect-murderer and even married her and gets the happy ending he doesn’t deserve.
I love that this author isn’t afraid to “go there”, I just wished it was more organized, outlined and that the characters made sense. There were so many opportunities these stories could have gone, but ended up in the most blandest plots.
Despite my negative overtone of this review, this is a great universe and hope, one day, the writer revisits this story and maybe republishes it with a stronger backbone.
This ending was…. Disappointing, to put it mildly. With that said, the first page literally says it’s not a happy story. So, I didn’t go in expecting one. My disappointment isn’t with who did or didn’t end up together (maybe a little bit), but with the quality of this entire story altogether.
Having read this series since the very beginning, I really love the overall story. But it’s rife with inconsistent characters and incompatible couplings that bring no joy at all, queer baiting and mismanaged details that truly hold it back. Only this universe would secure a HEA for a literal rapist and monster. It’s like Addie ending up with Rocco in Hunting Adeline.
Firstly, in most of the WTW book, it’s spent obsessing over where Blue/Jane was, after Baron discovers she’s not in the grave he buried her in. No interaction with her, besides with Mabel, then all of a sudden she blows in, kills Duke, grabs her sister and books it, with Barons baby. Dukes death was so unnecessary and clumsy and riddled with plot holes.
- How did she even know where they (Duke, Mabel and Baron) were to drive by and shoot Duke?
- Why at that moment, did she decide to return home after a whole year of apparently surviving?
- Why did this read like someone panicked, couldn’t find someone who would kill Duke, and the author realized the messed up in the first book and decided to resurrect Blue/Jane, for the purpose of killing Duke?
- There’s zero build up or information on Jane/Blue, but yet she’s alive for an unexplained reason? The injuries Baron inflicted would’ve caused literal death (ie: him drilling a hole into her head, trying to rupture her uterus with an enema? Raping her with a gun until she bled out?)
Who edits and beta reads for this author?
Secondly, the big “Mabel” reveal at the end of this series.
Why was this even a mystery? She was so built up and for what? Mabel has to be one of the most blandest and underwhelming character reveals I’ve ever had to sit through and wait for. She’s nothing but a bag of contradictions. One moment, she’s protecting women. The next, she’s participating in their downfall. She’s written like the author has tried too hard to make her quirky and it’s just so flat. I waited for years for a basic wet rug.
She’s far from a satisfying powerful female character that I think the author wants to sell. She goes on and on about playing a “big game” and how they’ll pay, but then marries and procreates with her rapist. In the beginning, she gave off how she always hated her family’s name and money, then becomes exhaustingly materialistic. Killing the grandpa that molested her, I completely understand. But what was the other stuff? What was the point of her luring men if she wasn’t the BWK? That’s still never answered.
Thirdly, throughout this entire series, most the couplings make no sense and have zero chemistry. Colt and Gloria, at the biggest ones. Yes, they have a reversed bully moment, but it’s congested by a love triangle with Dixie and some nobody guy, that had no value to the story. By the second book, any draw for Gloria and Colt have is exhausted, for me.
The only couples that had any natural chemistry like that, was Devlin and Crystal, as well as Harper and Royal. The characters that did have chemistry, namely Duke and Colt, don’t end up together…why queer bait so much? The first time, it was so exciting to see something different. But then the author continues to Queer bait throughout the rest of the books. If you’re gonna have Queer characters just for some “inclusivity” quota, and not touch them again or dangle carrots in front of readers, knowing you’re gonna throw them in a heterosexual relationship… It feels so performative and disappointing.
In fact, Colt discovering that Duke was in love with him for years was so disappointing to me. He treated it so coldly. I understand Duke was far from innocent and Colt is not obligated to forgive him. So then how is it supposed to be a satisfying ending, if the one that did worse than Duke, gets it all? The constant contradiction in this series holds it back so much.
On the Colt and Gloria point. Why did Gloria even keep the baby a secret from Baron, or any of the Dolces, if she was going to revert back to her mousey ways and just tell him at his brothers funeral? She could’ve told Harper and Harper could’ve taken the baby with Royal, and said it was theirs to protect them. That just made the ending of Gloria’s book meaningless. So much for Gloria being a “badass” and threatening to kill Baron if she saw him again. She completely undid her own ending.
For Colt and Duke, once again, I completely understand Colt not wanting to be with Duke because of the torture he doled out to him. But Gloria participated just as much, if not more. Just because she was nice a couple times, she still tortured his sister just as much as the twins did. The argument that she was “forced”, could also be applied to Duke. So his argument for forgiving Gloria, makes no sense.
Dukes death adds nothing to Barons outcome or the stories. Is he sad? Yes. But he’s still with his twin brothers indirect-murderer and even married her and gets the happy ending he doesn’t deserve.
I love that this author isn’t afraid to “go there”, I just wished it was more organized, outlined and that the characters made sense. There were so many opportunities these stories could have gone, but ended up in the most blandest plots.
Despite my negative overtone of this review, this is a great universe and hope, one day, the writer revisits this story and maybe republishes it with a stronger backbone.
October 6, 2025
I think the author read all the negative reviews from the first book and decided to change some things because while still dark and twisted, this one was less horrible.
But theres still a lot thats wrong. At this point I am just rage reading.
I think the main problem, apart from the obvious shit of the mega villain getting a HEA, is the
total inconsistency.
NO character is consistent. Not a single one. NO ONE.
Theres about a million contradictions.
I wrote in my review for the first book that I got whiplash.
Well this time it was actually worse. It feels like the author had a million ideas and decided to just use them all? Because I've read most of the books in the faulknerverse and I still couldn't tell you wtf was going on. I have no clue who's actually into who, what is anyones motive and wtf is fact.
Its like every chapter her characters change their personalities, wishes, motivations, aspirations, loves etc.
I'm so tired. Its alright if it happens as a plot device but by the 47th time its just incompetence at this point.
Duke- no clue. He changes the "love of his life" about a million times and the author can't decide wether or not he's good or bad or a complicated in between or whatever. No clue what he's actually like. He doesn't know either.
Baron- F this guy. I was so mad about the ending. Also can you please decide on wether not he is capable of feelings or no? Can you also finally decide if the wanted Mabel for himself or for his brother please? And on his personality in general? No? ok.
Mabel- hate her. She is supposed to be so incredibly special and captivating that someone as special as Baron (barf) went after her. I don't see it. The author doesn't really show us. So it seems like a bunch of BS. Every side character had a stronger presence than her. Oh and she doesn't have chemistry with anyone but Dahlia lmao. She was supposed to be this super smart, intellectually above everyone else character but she was just so....plain and boring?? There no showing, just telling.
Of course her character was also unclear. She flip flopped from wanting to ruin the twins to being in love with one or the other about a million times. I can't take this serious.
I truly think that the author is absolutely a talented writer who can easily captivate and keep my attention. I just wonder who tf edits this mess and I want the author to pls pls pls be more consistent with her characters in the future.
I got the Olive Epilogue and hope that there will be a series with her!
But theres still a lot thats wrong. At this point I am just rage reading.
I think the main problem, apart from the obvious shit of the mega villain getting a HEA, is the
total inconsistency.
NO character is consistent. Not a single one. NO ONE.
Theres about a million contradictions.
I wrote in my review for the first book that I got whiplash.
Well this time it was actually worse. It feels like the author had a million ideas and decided to just use them all? Because I've read most of the books in the faulknerverse and I still couldn't tell you wtf was going on. I have no clue who's actually into who, what is anyones motive and wtf is fact.
Its like every chapter her characters change their personalities, wishes, motivations, aspirations, loves etc.
I'm so tired. Its alright if it happens as a plot device but by the 47th time its just incompetence at this point.
Duke- no clue. He changes the "love of his life" about a million times and the author can't decide wether or not he's good or bad or a complicated in between or whatever. No clue what he's actually like. He doesn't know either.
Baron- F this guy. I was so mad about the ending. Also can you please decide on wether not he is capable of feelings or no? Can you also finally decide if the wanted Mabel for himself or for his brother please? And on his personality in general? No? ok.
Mabel- hate her. She is supposed to be so incredibly special and captivating that someone as special as Baron (barf) went after her. I don't see it. The author doesn't really show us. So it seems like a bunch of BS. Every side character had a stronger presence than her. Oh and she doesn't have chemistry with anyone but Dahlia lmao. She was supposed to be this super smart, intellectually above everyone else character but she was just so....plain and boring?? There no showing, just telling.
Of course her character was also unclear. She flip flopped from wanting to ruin the twins to being in love with one or the other about a million times. I can't take this serious.
I truly think that the author is absolutely a talented writer who can easily captivate and keep my attention. I just wonder who tf edits this mess and I want the author to pls pls pls be more consistent with her characters in the future.
I got the Olive Epilogue and hope that there will be a series with her!
October 9, 2025
This book was bittersweet because it wraps up the Faulkner universe. This book was really well written and based on everything I read about the twins I think all that happened basically built up to the twisted ending.
The four stars is due to the fact that I believe that in my entire history of reading I have never encountered a female main character who is worse than Mabel. She should have been left in Royal and Harper’s books and not been given a story of her own. She had no character no substance and no teeth. I could not fathom what the twins saw in her and I literally got no feels from their situation ship because I can’t even call what they had a relationship. There was no chemistry between these characters not even a little. Mabel’s entire back story was flat and I did not care about her or anything that happened to her at all.
I felt more chemistry when Baron left town and picked up Blue hitchhiking. A few pages from his point of view in blood empire that could have sparked an entirely different future for him with blue that had the potential to be a chemical filled pages turning scorcher.
The tragedy in this entire series was always Duke. It’s sad that he did not get to be who he truly was and that he never got a chance to live in love with the person he truly loved. I hate that he was a follower and did everything based on what everyone else wanted him to do and that he did not stay true to who he was in his heart. I wish that he could have stood up to his brothers or that his brothers would have noticed that Duke wasn’t like them and protected him better.
Most of all I am sad that Blue the girl from Mill Street was the side character that Mabel should have been. I believe Blue deserved more.
My final reason for the four stars is that all the time I was reading this and the more ridiculous Mabel’s character read the more I kept thinking God could we just get an update on Royal and Harper and how they are doing and whether or not they had children and could we get a couple panty melting chapters about them. This was all due to my early point about the twins books having no chemistry between them and the FMC.
The only couple I felt for in this book was Baron and Duke since they both truly loved each other and were both struggling with their twin rift. There was so much left unsaid and the way that Selena finally gave Baron what he always wanted and the payment that was extracted for him to get it was truly chefs kiss.
A tragic ending to an epic series of books.
I will truly miss the Faulkner universe.
The four stars is due to the fact that I believe that in my entire history of reading I have never encountered a female main character who is worse than Mabel. She should have been left in Royal and Harper’s books and not been given a story of her own. She had no character no substance and no teeth. I could not fathom what the twins saw in her and I literally got no feels from their situation ship because I can’t even call what they had a relationship. There was no chemistry between these characters not even a little. Mabel’s entire back story was flat and I did not care about her or anything that happened to her at all.
I felt more chemistry when Baron left town and picked up Blue hitchhiking. A few pages from his point of view in blood empire that could have sparked an entirely different future for him with blue that had the potential to be a chemical filled pages turning scorcher.
The tragedy in this entire series was always Duke. It’s sad that he did not get to be who he truly was and that he never got a chance to live in love with the person he truly loved. I hate that he was a follower and did everything based on what everyone else wanted him to do and that he did not stay true to who he was in his heart. I wish that he could have stood up to his brothers or that his brothers would have noticed that Duke wasn’t like them and protected him better.
Most of all I am sad that Blue the girl from Mill Street was the side character that Mabel should have been. I believe Blue deserved more.
My final reason for the four stars is that all the time I was reading this and the more ridiculous Mabel’s character read the more I kept thinking God could we just get an update on Royal and Harper and how they are doing and whether or not they had children and could we get a couple panty melting chapters about them. This was all due to my early point about the twins books having no chemistry between them and the FMC.
The only couple I felt for in this book was Baron and Duke since they both truly loved each other and were both struggling with their twin rift. There was so much left unsaid and the way that Selena finally gave Baron what he always wanted and the payment that was extracted for him to get it was truly chefs kiss.
A tragic ending to an epic series of books.
I will truly miss the Faulkner universe.
December 21, 2025
This was definitely a wild ride. This review will have spoilers.
I really wanted more from their past. They mention the things that happened in passing or briefly but I wish we had more. In this second book it felt like we were being steered to see the twins as something redeemable. They are not.
I was so glad that Baron and Duke were spiraling throughout this book. Duke more so because all the evil things he did were catching up with him and he couldn't escape his guilt no matter how hard he tried. I don't feel bad that he died. I do wish it was Baron because while he has to live without the only thing he loves, he still got to move on from all the vile things he did. And to go get the baby and raise it. That is so fucked up. I'm glad he never knew about the baby Blue had. The book never explains where the baby boy comes from because we know Mabel can't have children. I would of given more stars if Baron rotten in prison or was the one who died. He is not redeemable. I'm sad those children are being raised by him. I don't feel satisfied with the ending. Let's not forget both the twins are serial rapist among the other horrors they did. I don't understand how so many people would be sad Duke died. They should be celebrating that he won't be able to hurt anyone anymore. Duke caused so much damage in his life and his upbringing doesn't give him permission to be that way. Also what happened to the girl Mabel worked with in the ice cream shop. They made a big deal about how mysterious she was and then nothing.
I really wanted more from their past. They mention the things that happened in passing or briefly but I wish we had more. In this second book it felt like we were being steered to see the twins as something redeemable. They are not.
I was so glad that Baron and Duke were spiraling throughout this book. Duke more so because all the evil things he did were catching up with him and he couldn't escape his guilt no matter how hard he tried. I don't feel bad that he died. I do wish it was Baron because while he has to live without the only thing he loves, he still got to move on from all the vile things he did. And to go get the baby and raise it. That is so fucked up. I'm glad he never knew about the baby Blue had. The book never explains where the baby boy comes from because we know Mabel can't have children. I would of given more stars if Baron rotten in prison or was the one who died. He is not redeemable. I'm sad those children are being raised by him. I don't feel satisfied with the ending. Let's not forget both the twins are serial rapist among the other horrors they did. I don't understand how so many people would be sad Duke died. They should be celebrating that he won't be able to hurt anyone anymore. Duke caused so much damage in his life and his upbringing doesn't give him permission to be that way. Also what happened to the girl Mabel worked with in the ice cream shop. They made a big deal about how mysterious she was and then nothing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2025
“They poisoned my mind against myself, and I can’t get the venom out. It’s part of me now, the doubts, the fears, the questions that circle around and around in a never-ending, claustrophobic spiral.”
Damn! This story did not end how I wanted it to, but it was still a good ending. Very very heart wrenching. I really wanted Duke and Baron to realize that Mabel was manipulating them in the long run and choose each other. By the time they got close enough, it was too late. Poor, sweet Duke. My beloved. 😭
“Oh,” he says flatly. “You want me to kill Baron.”
The reveal of the Black Widow Killer was pretty underwhelming, tbh. I thought it was gonna be something a lot more exciting than it ended up being. But what can you do?
“Loving them didn’t give me a reason to live. It gave me a reason to die.”
Mabel was such a manipulator. I suppose that makes her perfect for Baron. But it just feels wrong that she lives and he dies. 😭 But I guess there wasn’t much for Duke to live for, idk. He was miserable.
And omg Baron wanting to see the life fade from someone’s eyes for both books and when he does… it’s Duke. Shattered me.
”I went after what I wanted, apart from him. I wanted this one thing of my own. For years, I dreamed of seeing the light vanish from a man’s eyes. Now, it’s the moment that will haunt me for the rest of my life.”
I will miss the Faulknerverse sooooo much. 😭 Thank you, Selena!!!!
Damn! This story did not end how I wanted it to, but it was still a good ending. Very very heart wrenching. I really wanted Duke and Baron to realize that Mabel was manipulating them in the long run and choose each other. By the time they got close enough, it was too late. Poor, sweet Duke. My beloved. 😭
“Oh,” he says flatly. “You want me to kill Baron.”
The reveal of the Black Widow Killer was pretty underwhelming, tbh. I thought it was gonna be something a lot more exciting than it ended up being. But what can you do?
“Loving them didn’t give me a reason to live. It gave me a reason to die.”
Mabel was such a manipulator. I suppose that makes her perfect for Baron. But it just feels wrong that she lives and he dies. 😭 But I guess there wasn’t much for Duke to live for, idk. He was miserable.
And omg Baron wanting to see the life fade from someone’s eyes for both books and when he does… it’s Duke. Shattered me.
”I went after what I wanted, apart from him. I wanted this one thing of my own. For years, I dreamed of seeing the light vanish from a man’s eyes. Now, it’s the moment that will haunt me for the rest of my life.”
I will miss the Faulknerverse sooooo much. 😭 Thank you, Selena!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2025
I have been a huge fan of this series and was one that really wanted the twins story. I hate to admit, but I wanted something more.
A majority of the book was listening to Duke’s paranoia.
Another chunk was them wondering where Jane was.
Then you have all the questions whether the twins were trading places.
Then you have Dahlia who just felt like some rando character thrown in there. Maybe it’s been too long since I read the others and just forgot. IDK.
Look. The twins did some bad shite. We know that. They were VILLAINS to so many. We knew they weren’t truly redeemable and wondered what she would do with them. With that in mind, it was okay. But there are so many questions that remained in the end. So many.
PS- kinda really disliked Mabel. I get it was her personality, the way her mind works but dang she was just bleh. I was kinda of getting into her revenge plan, using the twins, but then it just fell flat. I don’t know. And WAS she the black widow killer???? Gahhh. I don’t even know.
A majority of the book was listening to Duke’s paranoia.
Another chunk was them wondering where Jane was.
Then you have all the questions whether the twins were trading places.
Then you have Dahlia who just felt like some rando character thrown in there. Maybe it’s been too long since I read the others and just forgot. IDK.
Look. The twins did some bad shite. We know that. They were VILLAINS to so many. We knew they weren’t truly redeemable and wondered what she would do with them. With that in mind, it was okay. But there are so many questions that remained in the end. So many.
PS- kinda really disliked Mabel. I get it was her personality, the way her mind works but dang she was just bleh. I was kinda of getting into her revenge plan, using the twins, but then it just fell flat. I don’t know. And WAS she the black widow killer???? Gahhh. I don’t even know.
October 2, 2025
I'm not very good at giving reviews because I could write a whole ass novel length review, gushing over a series I've loved so much and seeing it to the end.
I'll absolutely try!
I DNFed this book at Chapter 23, HOWEVER, not because it's bad by any of my personal measures. I DNFed because I suspected something at this point, and I didn't want it confirmed for me. I'm not at all picky about who ended up with whom. Morely, I stopped so that certain characters could stay where they are for me.
I may not have been able to make it to the end of the book, but I know that Selena's talent and ability to take you through an unapologetic journey? That it was an epic send-off for characters I've loved and obsessed over, for 30+ books.
I'm so proud of you, Selena! You did an amazing job! :)
I'll absolutely try!
I DNFed this book at Chapter 23, HOWEVER, not because it's bad by any of my personal measures. I DNFed because I suspected something at this point, and I didn't want it confirmed for me. I'm not at all picky about who ended up with whom. Morely, I stopped so that certain characters could stay where they are for me.
I may not have been able to make it to the end of the book, but I know that Selena's talent and ability to take you through an unapologetic journey? That it was an epic send-off for characters I've loved and obsessed over, for 30+ books.
I'm so proud of you, Selena! You did an amazing job! :)
October 7, 2025
This book is heavy. So many doubts emotionally, not enough communication to calm the doubts. Mabel was very clever in how she extracted her revenge. Yes there is a HEA in this story. My heart hurts for Duke 💔 and his emotional breakdown. And finally he gets the peace he so wanted in the end 💔💔💔
I had to have a box of tissues with me near the end. My heart is still tight with emotions as I am writing this review.
Lots of suspense and twist that kept me guessing and turning the pages. Hating and loving all the monsters. Each character has their own unique personality that connects the 3 of them together.
Check the TW before reading.
Selena is an amazing Dark Bully Romance author. I highly recommend this book and this series.
Truly hoping there will be books with Olive in them. She is a wonderful character.
Enjoy the Pitch Black Darkness everyone 🖤🖤🖤
I had to have a box of tissues with me near the end. My heart is still tight with emotions as I am writing this review.
Lots of suspense and twist that kept me guessing and turning the pages. Hating and loving all the monsters. Each character has their own unique personality that connects the 3 of them together.
Check the TW before reading.
Selena is an amazing Dark Bully Romance author. I highly recommend this book and this series.
Truly hoping there will be books with Olive in them. She is a wonderful character.
Enjoy the Pitch Black Darkness everyone 🖤🖤🖤
October 26, 2025
So sad for it to end
What an amazing journey! Spoiler below
This book gutted me and I’m still wiping tears writing this review. I had a feeling that one of the twins wouldn’t make it to the end and after Colt’s story ended with Gloria, I was worried it would be Duke. I really fell in love with Duke’s tenderness. He was a people pleaser who was much more tender hearted than his brothers and I really was hoping for Duke to find peace, happiness and salvation. He wasn’t a saint by any means but his bad actions were a product of the family he grew up in, it wasn’t who he was.
Somehow Selena writes a beautiful ending to their story despite the loss of an important character. It was refreshing to read how Duke’s death changed Baron for the better too.
Loved this entire series!
What an amazing journey! Spoiler below
This book gutted me and I’m still wiping tears writing this review. I had a feeling that one of the twins wouldn’t make it to the end and after Colt’s story ended with Gloria, I was worried it would be Duke. I really fell in love with Duke’s tenderness. He was a people pleaser who was much more tender hearted than his brothers and I really was hoping for Duke to find peace, happiness and salvation. He wasn’t a saint by any means but his bad actions were a product of the family he grew up in, it wasn’t who he was.
Somehow Selena writes a beautiful ending to their story despite the loss of an important character. It was refreshing to read how Duke’s death changed Baron for the better too.
Loved this entire series!
October 26, 2025
I just finished so I need to get my thoughts together and not sure I can make it spoil free.
Selena, your writing sucks me in like not many authors can in the dark romance world. I know the twins duet had to be really heavy for you to finish off and I can’t thank you enough for seeing it through. I’m a sobbing mess… the bonus epilogue actually pulled a sob out of me 😭 (I thought I was done crying at that point but the tears came and went so many times just being in Duke’s mind alone- I actually wanted to hug him so badly)
I’m so glad I went back, started from the beginning again all the way to this book. This world will forever hold such a special place in my heart and I hope to own each and everyone physical book one day.
Selena, your writing sucks me in like not many authors can in the dark romance world. I know the twins duet had to be really heavy for you to finish off and I can’t thank you enough for seeing it through. I’m a sobbing mess… the bonus epilogue actually pulled a sob out of me 😭 (I thought I was done crying at that point but the tears came and went so many times just being in Duke’s mind alone- I actually wanted to hug him so badly)
I’m so glad I went back, started from the beginning again all the way to this book. This world will forever hold such a special place in my heart and I hope to own each and everyone physical book one day.
October 11, 2025
Worse than Wicked is book 2 in the Willow Heights Prep Academy series, it follows on from Twice as Twisted so its not a standalone. This book continues to tell the story of Duke, Baron and Mabel.
17 books in and this story was the perfect conclusion for this world. I really didn't want that ending but I definitely understand why it was written this way. It makes more sense, even if it made me sad. We were warned that it was going to end in a M/F but to actually read the ending wow heartbreak. Also it was great to see the other characters from the other books. Thank you Selena for writing a fantastic world with ups and down, and for writing books I couldn't put down.
17 books in and this story was the perfect conclusion for this world. I really didn't want that ending but I definitely understand why it was written this way. It makes more sense, even if it made me sad. We were warned that it was going to end in a M/F but to actually read the ending wow heartbreak. Also it was great to see the other characters from the other books. Thank you Selena for writing a fantastic world with ups and down, and for writing books I couldn't put down.
October 17, 2025
This is book 2 in Selena's Willow Heights Prep Academy and a great addition to the series but bittersweet as it wraps up the Faulkner universe. This like all the Selena reads is deep and dark with twists and writing that evokes so much emotion. Please, please - I can't stress enough to read the trigger warnings. Selena for me writes on the edge of what I can handle but I've been sucked into this world and can't stop and this book was no exception. Captivating and riveting - I couldn't put it down and while I loved the ending, I'm sad that it's over.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2025
This is the perfect conclusion to WHPA universe. All roads led to exactly this. The twins and Mabel's relationship is as twisted and dark as you thought but there's growth for each character until they discover truths about themselves. And that end, just absolute perfection. There would have been no other way for this series to end.
Definitely a must read but be mindful of the trigger warnings, they're there for a reason.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Definitely a must read but be mindful of the trigger warnings, they're there for a reason.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 3, 2025
The concluded evil
This book is heart wrenching! It will have you clutching your pearls waiting for the next shoe to drop. Looking around for the answer to the mystery, with your mouth agape when the answer comes. Poetic justice at its finest with a be careful what you wish for weaved through out. No one will see the ending coming, I sure didn't! Selena dished it out perfectly though my tears flowed brilliantly at times I ached for this book. I felt their pain and anguish wrapped up in this final story.
October 3, 2025
Dark and twisty.
Wow. What an ending. I was fighting back tears for the last 25% of this book. It ended the only way it could, but it was still such a surprise. I didn’t find this book to be as dark as TWAT, but it did still have some moments, so definitely check those triggers. I appreciated the way Selena wrapped up the entire series, and we got to see where all the couples are, and how they were doing.
Wow. What an ending. I was fighting back tears for the last 25% of this book. It ended the only way it could, but it was still such a surprise. I didn’t find this book to be as dark as TWAT, but it did still have some moments, so definitely check those triggers. I appreciated the way Selena wrapped up the entire series, and we got to see where all the couples are, and how they were doing.
October 7, 2025
I am destroyed
There is a literal pile of kleenex next to me and I am currently wondering if I should have read this book or just left Faulkner where it was in my mind. I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say that literally every character gets their comeuppance in a single stroke of the pen. That being said, this was a phenomenal piece of writing. Like, seriously. But go in prepared. If you have read every book in this series, this one is gonna hit you hard.
There is a literal pile of kleenex next to me and I am currently wondering if I should have read this book or just left Faulkner where it was in my mind. I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say that literally every character gets their comeuppance in a single stroke of the pen. That being said, this was a phenomenal piece of writing. Like, seriously. But go in prepared. If you have read every book in this series, this one is gonna hit you hard.
October 1, 2025
17 books in this series. I cried before I even read this last one. I loved the ups and the downs of this dark series.
This last duet of the twins just wrapped it all up. Did it end how I wanted it to? Nope! It did not. Selena writes dark and twisted tales, and the twins story is the darkest.
I do love when an author surprises me. No spoilers from me, but I am so grateful for the closure.
This last duet of the twins just wrapped it all up. Did it end how I wanted it to? Nope! It did not. Selena writes dark and twisted tales, and the twins story is the darkest.
I do love when an author surprises me. No spoilers from me, but I am so grateful for the closure.
October 6, 2025
I’m so sad to see this universe ending. I truly fell in love with these characters. Did I wish the ending was different? Absolutely! I honestly loved the chemistry between Colt and Duke and would loved to have seen Duke get his HEA but I respect the authors vision. That being said, I cried my eyes out! Mabel wasn’t my favourite FMC of the series but an amazing book, nonetheless.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2025
WOW…
This was a heart wrenching read. I’ve been here from the beginning and I’m not quite ready to let go of these characters. No spoilers but I was NOT expecting the ending. Read those trigger warnings and take them to heart. This was my first and only 5 star read this year. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a heart wrenching read. I’ve been here from the beginning and I’m not quite ready to let go of these characters. No spoilers but I was NOT expecting the ending. Read those trigger warnings and take them to heart. This was my first and only 5 star read this year. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 12, 2025
What a surprising ending to this book. It's nice when you get an ending you didn't expect, but it makes sense. The ups and downs in this one kept me invested and I really felt like in the end, I got some closure and a complete understanding of the characters. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and the series. I was sent a copy and these are my thoughts on this book.
October 2, 2025
Mabel, Duke and Barons story concludes and your not going to guess the twists and turns that are in store for you. What ever you want or believe, leave them at the front page as they will be obliterated throughout. The story is dark, twsiting captivating, suspense filled, drama, and more.
October 5, 2025
An emotionally wrought, yet incredible, read. I won’t get over this one for a long time.
October 23, 2025
I have read every book in the Faulkner universe. I’ve loved every single one. This book did not disappoint. Selena you are an amazing writer.
December 18, 2025
I can’t believe he’s gone
I cried over a book like I never cried before no words right now I’m moroning the lost of one of my favorite characters 🥲🥲🥲
I cried over a book like I never cried before no words right now I’m moroning the lost of one of my favorite characters 🥲🥲🥲
December 1, 2025
I have read every book thus far in the Faulkner universe. Every book has pushed me to my limits.
I sped through the whole series like an insane person. I HAD to know what happened next to each character. But this one. This one here I had to take slowly. I got busy with life but I am not sure that is why I took it slowly. I think I was scared, Duke and Barron are truly a force. A toxic force. Toss in Mabel and its a bomb waiting to explode, destroying everything in its path.
When you sit back and finally see the dynamics of the entire Dolce family its truly heartbreaking.
This book truly chewed me up, spit me out, broke my heart then set it on fire while Duke sat back and watched the flames.
Selena truly outdid herself with this one.
I loved, hated, pitied, then loved in this story.
Now excuse me while I go pick up the charred pieces of my heart and try to move on.
I sped through the whole series like an insane person. I HAD to know what happened next to each character. But this one. This one here I had to take slowly. I got busy with life but I am not sure that is why I took it slowly. I think I was scared, Duke and Barron are truly a force. A toxic force. Toss in Mabel and its a bomb waiting to explode, destroying everything in its path.
When you sit back and finally see the dynamics of the entire Dolce family its truly heartbreaking.
This book truly chewed me up, spit me out, broke my heart then set it on fire while Duke sat back and watched the flames.
Selena truly outdid herself with this one.
I loved, hated, pitied, then loved in this story.
Now excuse me while I go pick up the charred pieces of my heart and try to move on.
October 12, 2025
I’m not sure I liked this ending. It felt open but closed at the same time with the still questioning but also wtf was that plot twist I don’t idk mmmm I feel like that was just painful for no reason I can like MAYBE see why it could make sense to use but still hated that it happened
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