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Morally Ambiguous Duet #1
The Cute Psycho
From the bestselling author of Fairydale comes a dark tale about a killing machine who can’t feel anything and an innocent nun who feels too much.
Vlad Kuznetsov is a psychopath—a killing machine. Experimented on from a young age by a mad scientist, he cannot feel anything.
No pain. No remorse. No regret.
His violent episodes make him a danger to society, so he’s learned to live in the shadows.
Alone is safer. Alone means control.
Until her.
Assisi Lastra. The little nun with fire in her eyes. She should fear him—everyone else does. But instead, she stands toe-to-toe with the devil and dares him to feel.
She calms the chaos in his mind, quiets the voices that demand violence. For the first time, he craves something…more.
But his violent nature cannot be tamed. His darkness isn’t a wound to heal; it’s the essence of what and who he is. And no matter how much he craves her light, he knows one thing:
A monster like him can never love. It can only destroy.
This is an EXTREMELY DARK BOOK. Please check the triggers before reading. It is the first book in the Morally Ambiguous Duet. Parts of it were previously included in Morally Ambiguous.
Vlad Kuznetsov is a psychopath—a killing machine. Experimented on from a young age by a mad scientist, he cannot feel anything.
No pain. No remorse. No regret.
His violent episodes make him a danger to society, so he’s learned to live in the shadows.
Alone is safer. Alone means control.
Until her.
Assisi Lastra. The little nun with fire in her eyes. She should fear him—everyone else does. But instead, she stands toe-to-toe with the devil and dares him to feel.
She calms the chaos in his mind, quiets the voices that demand violence. For the first time, he craves something…more.
But his violent nature cannot be tamed. His darkness isn’t a wound to heal; it’s the essence of what and who he is. And no matter how much he craves her light, he knows one thing:
A monster like him can never love. It can only destroy.
This is an EXTREMELY DARK BOOK. Please check the triggers before reading. It is the first book in the Morally Ambiguous Duet. Parts of it were previously included in Morally Ambiguous.
424 pages, Paperback
Published April 17, 2025
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August 25, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Don’t let the cute cover and name fool you. This book is very dark but somehow cute ?!?! 🤷🏻♀️ IDK ! It’s a mixture of gore, dark, violence, abuse and cute, innocence, lust, love and humor …… somehow it works !
I have to warn anyone who wants to pick up this book to read that it is very descriptive and there is description of child abuse, sexual and physical on paper, it’s not a mention of without describing, it’s a fast and small BUT descriptive scene. I am used to this dark content, Isn’t something I like to read but I’ve read it before so I can stomach and move on, but If you can’t than this book is not for you….
This is Vlad and Sisi story. Vlad is Bratva and he was taken as a child with his twin sister, they only found him a few years later almost dead with horrific scars and his sister was dead. He was completely unaware of his sister death since he still seen her and talks to her plus he doesn’t remember anything about his time in captivity. He only learns she is dead when he is a teenager and his father tells him, he is perplexed but he still seen and talking to her but now he knows she is a ghost or a figure of his imagination. When they found him he comes back a complete psychopath at the age of 8, he loves to kill and he loves to experiment with the corpses and organs. He is utterly terrifying but somewhat cute and loyal. He has the most terrifying black outs when he sees blood and he is capable of killing dozens with his bare hands when that happens. He is a killing machine….. but how? Well that’s the mystery of what happened to him in his time in captivity. He is looking for one of his sister who was kidnapped and he won’t stop till he gets to the bottom of and destroy the monsters, even though he is a monster himself……
Sisi is sister of one of his “friend” (he truly has no one so Marcello isn’t even his friend) but she was raised in a convent away from there her criminal mob family. But she is no saint, she is actually pretty messed up herself….. she is what Vlad likes to call her a “Hell girl” .
He gets so infatuated with her and he doesn’t even understand since he can’t feel anything for anyone.
So their story becomes a mixture of cuteness and extreme violence and innocence. She’s not afraid of him but he is EXTREMELY afraid of hurting her or worst, kill her in one of his uncontrollable episodes. The ending of this book left me sad and wanting to read the second.
Don’t let the cute cover and name fool you. This book is very dark but somehow cute ?!?! 🤷🏻♀️ IDK ! It’s a mixture of gore, dark, violence, abuse and cute, innocence, lust, love and humor …… somehow it works !
I have to warn anyone who wants to pick up this book to read that it is very descriptive and there is description of child abuse, sexual and physical on paper, it’s not a mention of without describing, it’s a fast and small BUT descriptive scene. I am used to this dark content, Isn’t something I like to read but I’ve read it before so I can stomach and move on, but If you can’t than this book is not for you….
This is Vlad and Sisi story. Vlad is Bratva and he was taken as a child with his twin sister, they only found him a few years later almost dead with horrific scars and his sister was dead. He was completely unaware of his sister death since he still seen her and talks to her plus he doesn’t remember anything about his time in captivity. He only learns she is dead when he is a teenager and his father tells him, he is perplexed but he still seen and talking to her but now he knows she is a ghost or a figure of his imagination. When they found him he comes back a complete psychopath at the age of 8, he loves to kill and he loves to experiment with the corpses and organs. He is utterly terrifying but somewhat cute and loyal. He has the most terrifying black outs when he sees blood and he is capable of killing dozens with his bare hands when that happens. He is a killing machine….. but how? Well that’s the mystery of what happened to him in his time in captivity. He is looking for one of his sister who was kidnapped and he won’t stop till he gets to the bottom of and destroy the monsters, even though he is a monster himself……
Sisi is sister of one of his “friend” (he truly has no one so Marcello isn’t even his friend) but she was raised in a convent away from there her criminal mob family. But she is no saint, she is actually pretty messed up herself….. she is what Vlad likes to call her a “Hell girl” .
He gets so infatuated with her and he doesn’t even understand since he can’t feel anything for anyone.
So their story becomes a mixture of cuteness and extreme violence and innocence. She’s not afraid of him but he is EXTREMELY afraid of hurting her or worst, kill her in one of his uncontrollable episodes. The ending of this book left me sad and wanting to read the second.
April 18, 2025
Well, this is messed up, and I love it. 😂 It's gory, bloody, and full of violence. So please, please, please check the TW.
I've read Morally Ambiguous before, but reading it again still hits me just like the first time. 🤭
Anywaaay, I don't remember much about what Vlad did to earn Sisi's forgiveness, but I know he eventually did.
So in this version, he better grovel on his knees in the second book. Because, man, that cliffhanger made me want to knock some sense into him. 😤
Can't wait for the next book!
I've read Morally Ambiguous before, but reading it again still hits me just like the first time. 🤭
Anywaaay, I don't remember much about what Vlad did to earn Sisi's forgiveness, but I know he eventually did.
So in this version, he better grovel on his knees in the second book. Because, man, that cliffhanger made me want to knock some sense into him. 😤
Can't wait for the next book!
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April 20, 2025omg i can't wait to read this again. Morally ambigious is still my favourite book ever!! 😭💗 I love VladAssisi sm!!!
Old Review hehe still can't believe i read a 700 pages book, glad she made it a duet. newww scenes 🤭 and more groveling ahh
Old Review hehe still can't believe i read a 700 pages book, glad she made it a duet. newww scenes 🤭 and more groveling ahh
August 26, 2025
The cute psycho ⭐️⭐️
This started so strong and then steadily got worse and worse and worse. I LOVED the first 20%. Dark and depraved but so captivating. I was on the edge of my seat and so bloody interested (puns intended with all the blood in this). But that was quick to change with our fmc. Our mmc was Given so much background and flashbacks and care at the beginning and then our c WAS GIVEN NOTHING. She was insufferable from early on and her character lacked literally anything you could think of. And after all the work we put into mmc early on she just like gave up. Because I ended up being annoyed by the fmc and then I felt like I was reading an entirely new lead man around the thirty percent mark I just no longer cared. The political climate was glossed over and nothing was explained. All the other relationships in the book were done poorly. There were cute romantic moments and crazy gore tho. Some dark shit in here and it had all the potential to be great then FELL SO FLAT. At the end our man girl fucking embarrassed me. Sorry but after what he did and she begged and kept trying like LORD woman. But yeah the plot went to shit. The characters went to shit. There was the occasional cute scene and then a crazy gore scene but besides that we lost the plot. We lost the story. The smut was lame af too. That last scene was insane tho. Poor gal but then also I could not relate to her whatsoever with her reactions. Yeah this was a mess. The vibes weren’t vibing. The thought process was lost. IM BUMMED I WAS EXCITED UGH. Idk if I will read the next but I’m so very let down
This started so strong and then steadily got worse and worse and worse. I LOVED the first 20%. Dark and depraved but so captivating. I was on the edge of my seat and so bloody interested (puns intended with all the blood in this). But that was quick to change with our fmc. Our mmc was Given so much background and flashbacks and care at the beginning and then our c WAS GIVEN NOTHING. She was insufferable from early on and her character lacked literally anything you could think of. And after all the work we put into mmc early on she just like gave up. Because I ended up being annoyed by the fmc and then I felt like I was reading an entirely new lead man around the thirty percent mark I just no longer cared. The political climate was glossed over and nothing was explained. All the other relationships in the book were done poorly. There were cute romantic moments and crazy gore tho. Some dark shit in here and it had all the potential to be great then FELL SO FLAT. At the end our man girl fucking embarrassed me. Sorry but after what he did and she begged and kept trying like LORD woman. But yeah the plot went to shit. The characters went to shit. There was the occasional cute scene and then a crazy gore scene but besides that we lost the plot. We lost the story. The smut was lame af too. That last scene was insane tho. Poor gal but then also I could not relate to her whatsoever with her reactions. Yeah this was a mess. The vibes weren’t vibing. The thought process was lost. IM BUMMED I WAS EXCITED UGH. Idk if I will read the next but I’m so very let down
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March 1, 2025Vlad and Sisi are coming back!
This one's dedicated to my copycat.
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This one's dedicated to my copycat.
Grab your copy here: https://geni.us/thecutepsycho
April 22, 2025
thank you so much Veronica for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
AHH !!! mafia romance with ex-nun...and a mystery. this book brings all the emotional tension, slow unraveling of secrets, and so much pain...!! It broke my heart 10% in, barely patched me up, and then absolutely destroyed me by the end. I’m obsessed with Sisi and Vlad. Their chemistry, their stories, their personalities...all their broken pieces fit together in the most devastatingly beautiful way.
I need the second book right now to heal me pls. Nobody contact me until June 18th, I am in mourning of too many things in this book.
AHH !!! mafia romance with ex-nun...and a mystery. this book brings all the emotional tension, slow unraveling of secrets, and so much pain...!! It broke my heart 10% in, barely patched me up, and then absolutely destroyed me by the end. I’m obsessed with Sisi and Vlad. Their chemistry, their stories, their personalities...all their broken pieces fit together in the most devastatingly beautiful way.
I need the second book right now to heal me pls. Nobody contact me until June 18th, I am in mourning of too many things in this book.
April 12, 2025
The Cute Psycho – A Dark Mafia Romance That Will Haunt You 🔥
If you haven’t yet stepped into the twisted, intoxicating world Veronica has crafted, The Cute Psycho is your gateway. This first book in a dark romance duet is not for the faint-hearted—it’s raw, brutal, and unflinchingly real. And I devoured every word.
A year ago, Vlad and Sisi’s story wrecked me. This new version? It destroyed me in the best way. Vlad is the kind of broken hero who claws at your soul—a lonely, misunderstood man drowning in violence - yet you’ll want to protect him at all costs. Enter Sisi, an ex-nun with a darkness that mirrors his own. Their chemistry is electrifying, a twisted dance of pain and solace that’s as addictive as it is devastating
But don’t mistake this for a love story with sunshine. Veronica doesn’t shy away from the grotesque or the taboo. She paints scenes so vividly, so viscerally, that I had literal chills. The trigger warnings? Heed them. This book exposes the cruellest edges of humanity—and yet, like a flicker of light in the abyss, it dares you to hope.
That cliffhanger, though?! I’m still reeling. The ending blindsided me, and now I’m desperate for the next book.
I received an ARC of this book voluntarily, and this review reflects my unfiltered obsession. If you’re ready to be ruined by dark romance, meet Vlad and Sisi. Just… brace yourself.
If you haven’t yet stepped into the twisted, intoxicating world Veronica has crafted, The Cute Psycho is your gateway. This first book in a dark romance duet is not for the faint-hearted—it’s raw, brutal, and unflinchingly real. And I devoured every word.
A year ago, Vlad and Sisi’s story wrecked me. This new version? It destroyed me in the best way. Vlad is the kind of broken hero who claws at your soul—a lonely, misunderstood man drowning in violence - yet you’ll want to protect him at all costs. Enter Sisi, an ex-nun with a darkness that mirrors his own. Their chemistry is electrifying, a twisted dance of pain and solace that’s as addictive as it is devastating
But don’t mistake this for a love story with sunshine. Veronica doesn’t shy away from the grotesque or the taboo. She paints scenes so vividly, so viscerally, that I had literal chills. The trigger warnings? Heed them. This book exposes the cruellest edges of humanity—and yet, like a flicker of light in the abyss, it dares you to hope.
That cliffhanger, though?! I’m still reeling. The ending blindsided me, and now I’m desperate for the next book.
I received an ARC of this book voluntarily, and this review reflects my unfiltered obsession. If you’re ready to be ruined by dark romance, meet Vlad and Sisi. Just… brace yourself.
April 18, 2025
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Це була моя перша прочитана книга Вероніки, — і мабуть вона й досі залишається моєю найулюбленішою.
«The Cure Psycho» — це перша частина дилогії «Morally Ambiguous» (раніше вона публікувалась як окрема книга з однойменною назвою).
Тут безумовно підіймаються важкі теми — тому обовʼязково перевіряємо тригери, не забуваємо.
По-перше, книга закінчується кліфхенгером. Приготуйтеся кусати кулачки, бо ЩО ЦЕ БУВ ЗА КІНЕЦЬ (роблю вигляд, що не читала «Morally Ambiguous» два роки тому і не знаю, що буде далі🤣).
По-друге, на перший погляд може здатися, що це ще один дарк-роман про типового мафіозного боса. Але ні. Це зовсім не те.
Влад та Азісі — дві травмовані, самотні душі, які й не здогадувались що потребують одне одного. Але це союз, який був написаний на зірках. Уявити їх один без одного, — просто нереально.
🥷🏼 Влад — вбивця-психопат (ну, типовий Влад🥱). Він не проти скупатися в крові, але sometimes, кров виступає його спусковим гачком, що приводе до певних «зривів». Але, є дехто, хто може впоратися з ними, та повернути Влада в стан людини.
🧸 Асізі —Сісі 🥹 — все своє життя провела в монастирі, готуючись до ролі монахині (не за своїм бажанням). Але Асізі завжди розуміла: вона не предназчена для цього. Її тягне до іншого — наприклад до мертвих тіл. І це абсолютно нормально, база.
І раптом перед нею зʼявляється вибір: залишитись чи піти🫣
Ну і що ж, незважаючи на попередження близьких людей, Асізі починає спілкуватися з Владом. Він показує їй світ, який вона ніколи не бачила. І це мило, смішно і комфортно🥹
Люблю Вероніку, її персонажів, та цю історію. Моя щира рекомендація вам!🫶🏻
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This was the very first book I read by Veronica — and it might still be my absolute favorite.
The Cute Psycho is the first part of the Morally Ambiguous duet (previously published as a standalone titled Morally Ambiguous).
It definitely explores dark and heavy themes, so please check the trigger warnings and take care of yourself.
First of all, the book ends with a cliffhanger. Be prepared to scream into your pillow because WHAT WAS THAT ENDING?! (Let’s pretend I didn’t read Morally Ambiguous two years ago and totally don’t know what happens next🤣)
Second — this might seem like typical dark mafia romance, but trust me, it’s not.
Vlad and Assisi are two broken, lonely souls who had no idea how much they needed each other. But their connection feels like it was written on the stars. The idea of them being apart is simply unreal.
🥷🏼 Vlad is a killer, a true psycho (well, a typical Vlad🥱). He doesn’t mind bathed in blood, but sometimes blood itself becomes a trigger — leading to certain breakdowns. But there is someone who can deal with them and bring Vlad back to a normal state of being.
🧸 Assisi — Sisi 🥹 — spent her whole life in a monastery, preparing to become a nun (not by choice). But deep down, she always knew: this wasn’t her path. She’s drawn to different things. Like dead bodies.
Suddenly, she’s faced with a choice: stay or leave🫣
And so, despite the warnings of her family and friends, Asisi starts hanging with Vlad. He shows her a world she has never seen before. And it's cute, humorous, and comfortable.🥹
I love Veronica, I love her characters, and I love this story with all my heart.
My sincere recommendation to you! 🫶🏻
Це була моя перша прочитана книга Вероніки, — і мабуть вона й досі залишається моєю найулюбленішою.
«The Cure Psycho» — це перша частина дилогії «Morally Ambiguous» (раніше вона публікувалась як окрема книга з однойменною назвою).
Тут безумовно підіймаються важкі теми — тому обовʼязково перевіряємо тригери, не забуваємо.
По-перше, книга закінчується кліфхенгером. Приготуйтеся кусати кулачки, бо ЩО ЦЕ БУВ ЗА КІНЕЦЬ (роблю вигляд, що не читала «Morally Ambiguous» два роки тому і не знаю, що буде далі🤣).
По-друге, на перший погляд може здатися, що це ще один дарк-роман про типового мафіозного боса. Але ні. Це зовсім не те.
Влад та Азісі — дві травмовані, самотні душі, які й не здогадувались що потребують одне одного. Але це союз, який був написаний на зірках. Уявити їх один без одного, — просто нереально.
🥷🏼 Влад — вбивця-психопат (ну, типовий Влад🥱). Він не проти скупатися в крові, але sometimes, кров виступає його спусковим гачком, що приводе до певних «зривів». Але, є дехто, хто може впоратися з ними, та повернути Влада в стан людини.
🧸 Асізі —Сісі 🥹 — все своє життя провела в монастирі, готуючись до ролі монахині (не за своїм бажанням). Але Асізі завжди розуміла: вона не предназчена для цього. Її тягне до іншого — наприклад до мертвих тіл. І це абсолютно нормально, база.
І раптом перед нею зʼявляється вибір: залишитись чи піти🫣
Ну і що ж, незважаючи на попередження близьких людей, Асізі починає спілкуватися з Владом. Він показує їй світ, який вона ніколи не бачила. І це мило, смішно і комфортно🥹
Люблю Вероніку, її персонажів, та цю історію. Моя щира рекомендація вам!🫶🏻
__________________________________________________
This was the very first book I read by Veronica — and it might still be my absolute favorite.
The Cute Psycho is the first part of the Morally Ambiguous duet (previously published as a standalone titled Morally Ambiguous).
It definitely explores dark and heavy themes, so please check the trigger warnings and take care of yourself.
First of all, the book ends with a cliffhanger. Be prepared to scream into your pillow because WHAT WAS THAT ENDING?! (Let’s pretend I didn’t read Morally Ambiguous two years ago and totally don’t know what happens next🤣)
Second — this might seem like typical dark mafia romance, but trust me, it’s not.
Vlad and Assisi are two broken, lonely souls who had no idea how much they needed each other. But their connection feels like it was written on the stars. The idea of them being apart is simply unreal.
🥷🏼 Vlad is a killer, a true psycho (well, a typical Vlad🥱). He doesn’t mind bathed in blood, but sometimes blood itself becomes a trigger — leading to certain breakdowns. But there is someone who can deal with them and bring Vlad back to a normal state of being.
🧸 Assisi — Sisi 🥹 — spent her whole life in a monastery, preparing to become a nun (not by choice). But deep down, she always knew: this wasn’t her path. She’s drawn to different things. Like dead bodies.
Suddenly, she’s faced with a choice: stay or leave🫣
And so, despite the warnings of her family and friends, Asisi starts hanging with Vlad. He shows her a world she has never seen before. And it's cute, humorous, and comfortable.🥹
I love Veronica, I love her characters, and I love this story with all my heart.
My sincere recommendation to you! 🫶🏻
June 11, 2025
what did I just read
Everything was fine until I hit the 80% mark, and then a 7 y/o is giving head. WT@.
I can’t believe I’m writing this, and I promise I’m not trying to be hateful—but PLEASE, authors, be explicit when your book contains graphic sexual abuse of minors on page. A warning for “grooming” alone is not sufficient. Grooming refers to the process , not the abuse itself.
It was deeply upsetting and absolutely should have come with a clear, specific content warning!
Everything was fine until I hit the 80% mark, and then a 7 y/o is giving head. WT@.
I can’t believe I’m writing this, and I promise I’m not trying to be hateful—but PLEASE, authors, be explicit when your book contains graphic sexual abuse of minors on page. A warning for “grooming” alone is not sufficient. Grooming refers to the process , not the abuse itself.
It was deeply upsetting and absolutely should have come with a clear, specific content warning!
July 23, 2025
Yani… Darkromance severim ve okurum da ama böylesine kan tutkulu olanı daha önce hiç okumamıştım. Hakkını vermek lazım 👍🏻
Özel ikiz kardeş genlerine sahip çocukları askeri deney için kaçırıyorlar ve onları süper asker yapmak amacıyla kesip biçiyorlar. Vlad ve Vanya ikizleri de üç yaşındayken kaçırılıyor, beş sene boyunca işkenceye maruz kalıyor. Vanya ölüyor, Vlad ise duygusuz bir canavar oluyor. 🙄 Ama öyle böyle bir canavar değil. Organ yiyen, cesetlerle oynayan türden bir canavar. Bu noktadan hoşlandığımı sanmıyorum. Okuması kolay olduğu için kitaptan hoşlandım ama yazarın tutarsızlıkları, karakterlerin diyalogları ve davranışları acemiceydi. Yani mantık pek yoktu açıkçası. Kitabın ana konusu güya bu deneyleri yapan adamı bulmak ama bana göre çiftin soğuk ve sıcak davranışlarından ibaretti.
Halbuki karakterler, konu ve vahşilik güzeldi. Sadece mantıksal sırayla yazılması, diyalogların ucuz olmaması gerekiyordu.
Sisi benim tanıdığım en akılsız karakterlerden biriydi. Psikopat bir adamı sevgiyle iyileştireceğini sanıyor ve kendini hiç korumuyor. Tamam sende sağlıklı bir birey değilsin ama akılsız da değilsin. Adam otomatiğe bağlamış adam doğrarken gitmiş öpücüğüyle geri getirmeye çalışıyor. Yok ya? Oluyor muydu öyle? Salak saçma bir de adamın duyguları yok diye trip atıyor. Abla adam bok çukurunun içinden çıkmış, 29 yaşında insani duyguları olmayan bir katil. Seni mi pohpohlayacaktı anlamıyorum ne bekliyorsun.
Vlad bence bu kitabın tek düzgün karakteri. Canavar ama akılsız değil. Ne kadar tehlikeli olduğunun farkında ve ona göre kendini geliştirmiş ama onun hatası Sisiye asıl kimliğini tam olarak açıklamamış olması. Eee karıya demezsen gözüm kimseyi görmez diye sondaki o iğrenç sahne gerçektir tabi ne bekliyorsun?
Neyse ben ikinci kitabı okumam. Bence kitap birde bitmeliydi, şimdi ikinci kitap pişmanlık, affettirme ve saçma sapan sıcak soğuk davranışlardan ibaret olacak. Benim merak unsurum kalmadığı için okumaya devam etmiyorum. Kitabı da tavsiye etmiyorum ya aralarındaki potansiyel kimyayı okumak ne kadar keyifli olsa da günün sonunda acemice yazılmıştılar.
Özel ikiz kardeş genlerine sahip çocukları askeri deney için kaçırıyorlar ve onları süper asker yapmak amacıyla kesip biçiyorlar. Vlad ve Vanya ikizleri de üç yaşındayken kaçırılıyor, beş sene boyunca işkenceye maruz kalıyor. Vanya ölüyor, Vlad ise duygusuz bir canavar oluyor. 🙄 Ama öyle böyle bir canavar değil. Organ yiyen, cesetlerle oynayan türden bir canavar. Bu noktadan hoşlandığımı sanmıyorum. Okuması kolay olduğu için kitaptan hoşlandım ama yazarın tutarsızlıkları, karakterlerin diyalogları ve davranışları acemiceydi. Yani mantık pek yoktu açıkçası. Kitabın ana konusu güya bu deneyleri yapan adamı bulmak ama bana göre çiftin soğuk ve sıcak davranışlarından ibaretti.
Halbuki karakterler, konu ve vahşilik güzeldi. Sadece mantıksal sırayla yazılması, diyalogların ucuz olmaması gerekiyordu.
Sisi benim tanıdığım en akılsız karakterlerden biriydi. Psikopat bir adamı sevgiyle iyileştireceğini sanıyor ve kendini hiç korumuyor. Tamam sende sağlıklı bir birey değilsin ama akılsız da değilsin. Adam otomatiğe bağlamış adam doğrarken gitmiş öpücüğüyle geri getirmeye çalışıyor. Yok ya? Oluyor muydu öyle? Salak saçma bir de adamın duyguları yok diye trip atıyor. Abla adam bok çukurunun içinden çıkmış, 29 yaşında insani duyguları olmayan bir katil. Seni mi pohpohlayacaktı anlamıyorum ne bekliyorsun.
Vlad bence bu kitabın tek düzgün karakteri. Canavar ama akılsız değil. Ne kadar tehlikeli olduğunun farkında ve ona göre kendini geliştirmiş ama onun hatası Sisiye asıl kimliğini tam olarak açıklamamış olması. Eee karıya demezsen gözüm kimseyi görmez diye sondaki o iğrenç sahne gerçektir tabi ne bekliyorsun?
Neyse ben ikinci kitabı okumam. Bence kitap birde bitmeliydi, şimdi ikinci kitap pişmanlık, affettirme ve saçma sapan sıcak soğuk davranışlardan ibaret olacak. Benim merak unsurum kalmadığı için okumaya devam etmiyorum. Kitabı da tavsiye etmiyorum ya aralarındaki potansiyel kimyayı okumak ne kadar keyifli olsa da günün sonunda acemice yazılmıştılar.
April 18, 2025
thank you to Veronica Lancet for the ARC read!!!! i’m ecstatic to be apart of this ARC team. one of the highlights of my year so far. anywaysssss for my review. 5🌶️ this was SPICY. and dark dark dark. please please read your TWs, this absolutely was the darkest book i’ve ever read. bloody and gorey and so very fucked up. but the ROMANCE 🫠🥵 i swear our mmc was morally BLACK and brutal af but at the same time had me on my knees and my heart hurting for him so bad. the way BOTH of our mc’s were obsessive and possessive had me giggling and kicking my feet. our fmc was surprisingly badass for a nun 😂 i love her. and i love Veronica’s stories bc they are alwayssssss LOVE STORIES, but have hella interesting plotting and the cliff hanger on this one has my jaw on the floor bc what. the. fuck. i need the next book ASAP 😭
April 29, 2025
I NEED BOOK TWO IMMEDIATEFUCKINGLY.
I’ll be staring at the wall until further notice 😫
I’ll be staring at the wall until further notice 😫
July 23, 2025
Kitabın sonu benim üstümden geçti.
Yani ne desem bilemiyorum, spoiler vermeden duygularımı yazacağım.
Kitabın sonu uçurumda bitiyor ve üstümüzden geçiyor. Yazara sesleniyorum Veronica buna ne gerek vardi kadın ne gerek vardi benim okuduğum karakter bu değil ve bunu yapmazdı. Gerçekten çok sinirliyim kitabı bitireli 10 dk falan oldu.
Vlad tüm ailesini kaybetmiş birisi. Ve çocukken çok küçükken çok zor şeyler yaşamış içim acıdı. 5 yıl boyunca ikizi ile tutsak kalmış🥺 Vanya...
Sonra da ailesi tarafından çok dışlandigini okuduk. Ama kız kardeşleri için çok üzgünüm. Günümüzde 30 yaşında ve pakhan. Şahsen mafya tarafını çok görmedik.
Sisi... Sisi ailesi tarafından doğduğu anda manastıra bırakılmıştır ve orada da çok acılar çekmiş tam okuyamasak da anlıyorum. Sırf alnında bir iz var diye lanetli olarak düşünülmüş.Üzücü....
İlk tanıştıkları andan beri bir etkileşime girdiler. Yani okurken hem manyaksıniz dedim hem çok tatlısınız dedim. Değişik duygular icindeydim. Vlad aşırı tatliydi kitap boyunca.. Mükemmeldi randevu ayarlamak için internette gezindi, Sisi mavi seviyor diye her şeyi mavi aldı...
Bayıldım ona...
Sisinin abisi Marcello'ya bir minik sinir olmuş olabilirim.Sevmedim.
Kitaptaki olaylar genel olarak Vlad'ın kız kardeşini araması ve geçmişte yaşanan üzücü şeylerin ortaya çıkmasına odaklanıyor. Ve hala olaylar tam çözülmedi.
İki karakterimiz de bakire🫠
Çok hoş bir detaydi...
Ve çiftimiz arasındaki iletişim o kadar güzeldi ki....Her şeyi konuşurlar...
Bayılmışım😍
Vlad'ın Sisi için yaptıkları kitap boyunca çok çok güzeldi. Valla son zamanlarda okuduğum en güzel mmc diyordum ki....
Son sahneye kadar son sahne beni mahvetti... Ne desem boş hala sinirliyim.
2.kitapta gönlümü alabilir ama ben affedemeyeceğim sanırım.🥺
Tavsiye eder miyim dark okumayı seviyorsanız kitabı seversiniz. Akıcı bir kitap kendini okutturuyor. Ama darka tetikleyici şeylere gelemiyorsaniz asla kitabı okumayın derim.
Yine de ortalama bir dark romance kitabı.
Son sahne olmasa çok mükemmeldi benim için.
Okumadan önce tw ye bakın kesinlikle
Güzel bir okumaydi tabiki son sahne hariç.
Keyifli okumalar
Yani ne desem bilemiyorum, spoiler vermeden duygularımı yazacağım.
Kitabın sonu uçurumda bitiyor ve üstümüzden geçiyor. Yazara sesleniyorum Veronica buna ne gerek vardi kadın ne gerek vardi benim okuduğum karakter bu değil ve bunu yapmazdı. Gerçekten çok sinirliyim kitabı bitireli 10 dk falan oldu.
Vlad tüm ailesini kaybetmiş birisi. Ve çocukken çok küçükken çok zor şeyler yaşamış içim acıdı. 5 yıl boyunca ikizi ile tutsak kalmış🥺 Vanya...
Sonra da ailesi tarafından çok dışlandigini okuduk. Ama kız kardeşleri için çok üzgünüm. Günümüzde 30 yaşında ve pakhan. Şahsen mafya tarafını çok görmedik.
Sisi... Sisi ailesi tarafından doğduğu anda manastıra bırakılmıştır ve orada da çok acılar çekmiş tam okuyamasak da anlıyorum. Sırf alnında bir iz var diye lanetli olarak düşünülmüş.Üzücü....
İlk tanıştıkları andan beri bir etkileşime girdiler. Yani okurken hem manyaksıniz dedim hem çok tatlısınız dedim. Değişik duygular icindeydim. Vlad aşırı tatliydi kitap boyunca.. Mükemmeldi randevu ayarlamak için internette gezindi, Sisi mavi seviyor diye her şeyi mavi aldı...
Bayıldım ona...
Sisinin abisi Marcello'ya bir minik sinir olmuş olabilirim.Sevmedim.
Kitaptaki olaylar genel olarak Vlad'ın kız kardeşini araması ve geçmişte yaşanan üzücü şeylerin ortaya çıkmasına odaklanıyor. Ve hala olaylar tam çözülmedi.
İki karakterimiz de bakire🫠
Çok hoş bir detaydi...
Ve çiftimiz arasındaki iletişim o kadar güzeldi ki....Her şeyi konuşurlar...
Bayılmışım😍
Vlad'ın Sisi için yaptıkları kitap boyunca çok çok güzeldi. Valla son zamanlarda okuduğum en güzel mmc diyordum ki....
Son sahneye kadar son sahne beni mahvetti... Ne desem boş hala sinirliyim.
2.kitapta gönlümü alabilir ama ben affedemeyeceğim sanırım.🥺
Tavsiye eder miyim dark okumayı seviyorsanız kitabı seversiniz. Akıcı bir kitap kendini okutturuyor. Ama darka tetikleyici şeylere gelemiyorsaniz asla kitabı okumayın derim.
Yine de ortalama bir dark romance kitabı.
Son sahne olmasa çok mükemmeldi benim için.
Okumadan önce tw ye bakın kesinlikle
Güzel bir okumaydi tabiki son sahne hariç.
Keyifli okumalar
April 11, 2025
Wow. When I tell you that this is without a doubt the darkest romance I have ever read, I am not being dramatic. I felt a plethora of emotions while reading this book. Veronica does an amazing job of taking you from being deeply disturbed to smitten and giggly over these two characters in a matter of seconds.
Vlad and Sisi are entirely unhinged and I could not look away. Vlad is such a complex MMC with a severely traumatic past and an unclear future. The only thing that is clear to me, is the way he feels about Sisi. How can this man be so deranged but also such a cutie when it comes to her? It’s a character combination that had me locked in. The book itself is fast paced, full of action, and held my interest the entire time. I practically devoured this book. And that ending? I NEED book two right now!
Like I previously said, this is a dark, DARK book. I cannot stress enough how important it is that you check those trigger warnings and then check them again just to make sure you can handle it. This is not a book for the faint of heart or easily squeamish. But for those who can handle it, get ready for an insane ride.
Vlad and Sisi are entirely unhinged and I could not look away. Vlad is such a complex MMC with a severely traumatic past and an unclear future. The only thing that is clear to me, is the way he feels about Sisi. How can this man be so deranged but also such a cutie when it comes to her? It’s a character combination that had me locked in. The book itself is fast paced, full of action, and held my interest the entire time. I practically devoured this book. And that ending? I NEED book two right now!
Like I previously said, this is a dark, DARK book. I cannot stress enough how important it is that you check those trigger warnings and then check them again just to make sure you can handle it. This is not a book for the faint of heart or easily squeamish. But for those who can handle it, get ready for an insane ride.
April 15, 2025
What you'll get:
Dark romance
An unhinged psychopath
Ex nun
Touch her and die
Gore galore
Hilarious banter
Nickname
Forbidden romance
Okay, this book had me hooked. I think my favorite part about this entire book is the FMC, Sisi. She is feisty, a nun, hot, and her banter was my favorite part of this whole book!
Vlad, the MMC, has one traumatic past. The back story is shown throughout the book and it really made me so sad for him. But when he meets Sisi I know it will get better for him.
The writing is amazing and Veronica knows how to hook you in!
If you enjoy a good dark romance I would definitely recommend this book! It's full of triggers so visit the author for more details. There are very graphic scenes that may be triggering to some, please know your mental health matters.
Quote:
" I'm thankful she's been hidden away this whole time. Because otherwise, I would have had to kill my way through the entire city to make her mine. "
Dark romance
An unhinged psychopath
Ex nun
Touch her and die
Gore galore
Hilarious banter
Nickname
Forbidden romance
Okay, this book had me hooked. I think my favorite part about this entire book is the FMC, Sisi. She is feisty, a nun, hot, and her banter was my favorite part of this whole book!
Vlad, the MMC, has one traumatic past. The back story is shown throughout the book and it really made me so sad for him. But when he meets Sisi I know it will get better for him.
The writing is amazing and Veronica knows how to hook you in!
If you enjoy a good dark romance I would definitely recommend this book! It's full of triggers so visit the author for more details. There are very graphic scenes that may be triggering to some, please know your mental health matters.
Quote:
" I'm thankful she's been hidden away this whole time. Because otherwise, I would have had to kill my way through the entire city to make her mine. "
April 13, 2025
Oh where to begin?…maybe at the end where I’m once again thoroughly gutted 🥺 How does she (Veronica) do this to me every time?! I mean I know how she does it, she makes me fall for the characters and then enjoys destroying me. Just kidding…. I know there’s more Sisi and Vlad story to come, and I’m so here for it!!
And now that I’ve mentioned the lovingly bloodthirsty couple, let’s talk about them. I seriously can’t love Sisi enough. Now, she grew up in a convent and was on her way to taking her nun vows, only to leave that life, fall for a mob boss and go on to commit many, many, morally questionable crimes. 🖤 However, I think she is really a saint in disguise, because man, the care she shows for her clinically psychotic boyfriend, should send her straight to the pearly gates. 🙏🏻 And how can you not also have all the feelings for Vlad with all his anger and trauma issues, going out for revenge every chance he gets.
While the heart of this story is the passionate romance, with its fair share of spice, it’s got such an intriguing plot that definitely keeps you on edge. It’s my first mafia romance, and I really got into it. It’s got a fast paced story and is very, very dark. Definitely need to check the content warnings before proceeding. But if you like it dark, I think you will really enjoy it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
🥵🥵🥵/5
Favorite Quotes:
Sisi-
“He’s talking about killing me and keeping my corpse, and the only thing I’m feeling is an intense tingling in my tummy.”
“And in a wicked way, we complement each other. He feeds my need for destruction and I feed his need for sanity.”
Vlad-
“You know I love it when you talk corpse to me.”
ARC copy- release date April 17
Thank you to Veronica Lancet for providing me with this advanced reader copy for my honest review.
July 23, 2025
Veronica Lancet. Benim için güzel konuyu heba etmiş, potansiyelini yemiş bir yazar olarak kalacaksın. "Bir şey hissetmeyen ölüm makinesi adam ile çok şey hisseden rahibenin hikayesi". Kapak arkasında ne kadar şekil duruyor değil mi?
Vlad (Dracula göndermesi) ile rahibe Sisi' nin yolları Sisi' nin manastırında 2. cinayet işlenince kesişir, Sisi' nin abisi onu yanına alır ve Sisi ömründe yakın olduğu ilk erkeğe düşer. Vlad ' da akıl / ruhsal problemleri olan yaralı ceylanımız olarak ilk kez ilgisini bir kadın çekince onun peşine düşer. Birbirlerine kapılmalarını izlemek vs tatlış yerleri iyi geldi, yer yer atma Ziya desem de okuttu kendini.
Yalan yok kitabın ilk %60-70' i çok güzeldi. Ama kendi içinde fantastiğe kaysa bile tutarlı olduğu sürece benim için problem olmasa da bu kitabın TETİKLEYİCİ UNSURLARI eksik mi yazılmış?! On page Child abuse yazmak çok zor geldi heralde grooming olarak geçiştirmiş. Tepki çekmek için yapsa da Grooming bu değildir arkadaşlar.. Grooming sürece yayılır 5 dakikada beşiktaş olmaz. Neyse konudan sapıyorum..
Hadi kalp yedin, oydun kestin biçtin oynadın, gözünü kan bürüyor hadi onu da anladım ama en sonundaki olaya gerek var mıydı?! Sırf uzatmak için yaptığına yemin edebilirim ama ispatlayamam.
Biraz Neva Altaj Sergei, biraz Hannibal, biraz da American Horror Story 2. sezon karışımı olmuş.
Neyse biraz Vlad' in sürünmesini okumaya gidiyorum.
Vlad (Dracula göndermesi) ile rahibe Sisi' nin yolları Sisi' nin manastırında 2. cinayet işlenince kesişir, Sisi' nin abisi onu yanına alır ve Sisi ömründe yakın olduğu ilk erkeğe düşer. Vlad ' da akıl / ruhsal problemleri olan yaralı ceylanımız olarak ilk kez ilgisini bir kadın çekince onun peşine düşer. Birbirlerine kapılmalarını izlemek vs tatlış yerleri iyi geldi, yer yer atma Ziya desem de okuttu kendini.
Yalan yok kitabın ilk %60-70' i çok güzeldi. Ama kendi içinde fantastiğe kaysa bile tutarlı olduğu sürece benim için problem olmasa da bu kitabın TETİKLEYİCİ UNSURLARI eksik mi yazılmış?! On page Child abuse yazmak çok zor geldi heralde grooming olarak geçiştirmiş. Tepki çekmek için yapsa da Grooming bu değildir arkadaşlar.. Grooming sürece yayılır 5 dakikada beşiktaş olmaz. Neyse konudan sapıyorum..
Hadi kalp yedin, oydun kestin biçtin oynadın, gözünü kan bürüyor hadi onu da anladım ama en sonundaki olaya gerek var mıydı?! Sırf uzatmak için yaptığına yemin edebilirim ama ispatlayamam.
Biraz Neva Altaj Sergei, biraz Hannibal, biraz da American Horror Story 2. sezon karışımı olmuş.
Neyse biraz Vlad' in sürünmesini okumaya gidiyorum.
April 18, 2025
3.5⭐️
3🌶️
It’s been a while since a book left me so confused… Did I love it? Did I hate it? I’m not sure.
Let’s talk about the positives:
• The horror element was written to perfection. Some of the scenes (specifically the bamboo one) will forever remain in my catalog as the grossest thing I’ve ever read.
• The meet-cute was AMAZING—and honestly, pretty epic.
• The MMC and FMC had excellent chemistry. Every single scene they were in together was good. I kept reading because I wanted more crumbs of their relationship.
• I loved the mystery element going on behind the scenes, and I’m sensing a supernatural angle coming into play. (Can a physiological engineer human be considered supernatural?? Maybe??)
• This book toed the line between dark romance and erotic horror… and I was kind of here for it. Maybe?
Now the negatives:
• The background characters had me EXTREMELY confused. It almost felt like I was missing a book. The author seemed to assume we already knew who these people were, but after doing some research, I could only find a book about Bianca (the only character I wasn’t confused about).
• How old were these side characters? Claudia was supposed to be a child, but she’s getting tutored by the same person as the 21-year-old FMC?
• Don’t get me started on the FMC’s brother’s storyline… How did he betray Lina? WHY did he want to unalive himself??? I’m still confused. It felt like the author was avoiding spoilers for another book, but bringing it up like this just felt sloppy.
Final thoughts:
I’m not sure if I’m going to read the next book… and if I do, it’s probably because I want to know what really happened to the MMC and his sisters, and who’s behind it all.
I’m usually all for an HEA, but honestly, I kind of want Sisi to be done with all this drama and just go live her life. 🤷🏽♀️
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
3🌶️
It’s been a while since a book left me so confused… Did I love it? Did I hate it? I’m not sure.
Let’s talk about the positives:
• The horror element was written to perfection. Some of the scenes (specifically the bamboo one) will forever remain in my catalog as the grossest thing I’ve ever read.
• The meet-cute was AMAZING—and honestly, pretty epic.
• The MMC and FMC had excellent chemistry. Every single scene they were in together was good. I kept reading because I wanted more crumbs of their relationship.
• I loved the mystery element going on behind the scenes, and I’m sensing a supernatural angle coming into play. (Can a physiological engineer human be considered supernatural?? Maybe??)
• This book toed the line between dark romance and erotic horror… and I was kind of here for it. Maybe?
Now the negatives:
• The background characters had me EXTREMELY confused. It almost felt like I was missing a book. The author seemed to assume we already knew who these people were, but after doing some research, I could only find a book about Bianca (the only character I wasn’t confused about).
• How old were these side characters? Claudia was supposed to be a child, but she’s getting tutored by the same person as the 21-year-old FMC?
• Don’t get me started on the FMC’s brother’s storyline… How did he betray Lina? WHY did he want to unalive himself??? I’m still confused. It felt like the author was avoiding spoilers for another book, but bringing it up like this just felt sloppy.
Final thoughts:
I’m not sure if I’m going to read the next book… and if I do, it’s probably because I want to know what really happened to the MMC and his sisters, and who’s behind it all.
I’m usually all for an HEA, but honestly, I kind of want Sisi to be done with all this drama and just go live her life. 🤷🏽♀️
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
June 4, 2025
What happens when you pair a man engineered to have no emotions... a man that is a true killing machine living a solitary life with a fierce nun? Absolutely not what you think! Vlad Kuznetsov and Assisi Lastra's connection defies logic. A dark and intense journey is what they are on in The Cute Psycho by Veronica Lancet. This is the first book in the Morally Ambiguous Duet Series. The sequel, His Hell Girl, is set to release on June 28, 2025.
Let me start by saying, this book is not for the faint of heart. It’s a deep dive into the darkest corners of human emotion and behavior. If you're not into dark romance, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you are, buckle up. Dark books are my thing. At some point in the book, I thought to myself... this is kinda dark.
Vlad is a complex character. Devoid of emotion yet oddly captivating. Assisi is a beacon of light in his dark world. Their interactions are intense, and the chemistry is palpable. The writing sucks you into their twisted world.
I was thoroughly engrossed from start to finish. The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the emotional depth of the characters added layers to the story. It's a five-star read for me.
The Vibes it Brings:
🔥 Dark Romance
🖤 Morally Ambiguous Characters
🔪 Psychological Thrills
💔 Emotional Turmoil
⛪ Forbidden Love
🧠 Mind Games
💣 Explosive Chemistry
🧬 Experimental Past
📖 Cliffhanger Ending
The Cute Psycho is a masterclass in very dark romance. Veronica Lancet doesn't shy away from exploring the complexities of her characters. This is a gripping and totally unforgettable read. If you're ready to explore the darker side of love, this book is a must-read. I received a copy from Veronica Lancet and The Smuthood. The opinions are all my own.
Let me start by saying, this book is not for the faint of heart. It’s a deep dive into the darkest corners of human emotion and behavior. If you're not into dark romance, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you are, buckle up. Dark books are my thing. At some point in the book, I thought to myself... this is kinda dark.
Vlad is a complex character. Devoid of emotion yet oddly captivating. Assisi is a beacon of light in his dark world. Their interactions are intense, and the chemistry is palpable. The writing sucks you into their twisted world.
I was thoroughly engrossed from start to finish. The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the emotional depth of the characters added layers to the story. It's a five-star read for me.
The Vibes it Brings:
🔥 Dark Romance
🖤 Morally Ambiguous Characters
🔪 Psychological Thrills
💔 Emotional Turmoil
⛪ Forbidden Love
🧠 Mind Games
💣 Explosive Chemistry
🧬 Experimental Past
📖 Cliffhanger Ending
The Cute Psycho is a masterclass in very dark romance. Veronica Lancet doesn't shy away from exploring the complexities of her characters. This is a gripping and totally unforgettable read. If you're ready to explore the darker side of love, this book is a must-read. I received a copy from Veronica Lancet and The Smuthood. The opinions are all my own.
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October 30, 2024i NEED them back
April 18, 2025
To sum it all up—this book is hands down the most unapologetically wild and intense read I’ve come across this year. Seriously, what did I just read?! It left me completely stunned, and I’m honestly questioning my morals now... or maybe I’ve just thrown them out the window entirely.
As someone who only occasionally dips into the world of dark romance, I’ve read just a handful of books in the genre—but none of them even come close to this one.
Veronica Lancet did not hold back with her words. This book is a whole experience, and I strongly recommend reading it with caution.
What I really loved is how Lancet masterfully blends extremely dark and brutal themes with just the right amount of twisted chemistry and chaotic fun between the characters.
The intensity of the story had me stopping several times just to process everything—and even then, I couldn’t tear myself away. Every minute of reading it was captivating.
In conclusion, this book is bold, intense, and wildly unforgettable. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a dark romance that really pushes boundaries while still keeping you hooked—this one's an absolute must-read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As someone who only occasionally dips into the world of dark romance, I’ve read just a handful of books in the genre—but none of them even come close to this one.
Veronica Lancet did not hold back with her words. This book is a whole experience, and I strongly recommend reading it with caution.
What I really loved is how Lancet masterfully blends extremely dark and brutal themes with just the right amount of twisted chemistry and chaotic fun between the characters.
The intensity of the story had me stopping several times just to process everything—and even then, I couldn’t tear myself away. Every minute of reading it was captivating.
In conclusion, this book is bold, intense, and wildly unforgettable. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a dark romance that really pushes boundaries while still keeping you hooked—this one's an absolute must-read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2025
This book was so dark and unhinged and I loved every second of it. Make sure to look at trigger warnings before reading this. I loved Vlad and Sisi so much. They are both unhinged. They commit so many crimes together, I love it. I can’t wait for book 2.
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April 18, 2025This book was so dark but a bit cringy at times idk how to explain it
March 30, 2025
Vlad and Sisi’s story is dark dark dark!
Please take the trigger warnings seriously because my pregnant emotional ass had to skim through certain stuff which is a rarity for me.
Vlad lost his entire family at an early age. For a boy who never felt anything, the loss of his sisters hit him hard. Dead, his twin haunts his daily life. The younger was kidnapped and has been missing for years.
But he never stopped trying to find out what happened to her.
He dives deep into the sex trafficking world trying to find her.
Vlad is a killer. He does it as a job and for fun. He enjoys bathing in blood. Literally. And possibly eating them?! It makes him go on a berserker rampage and he blacks out and utterly destroys anything and anyone until he’s tranq’d.
He’s a twisted man and a twisted villain.
Sisi is Vlad’s friends sister who’s lived her entire life in a convent. Until a serial killer broke the safety and trust of the place, she went to live with her brother and Sisi and Vlad became very unlikely partners..
Sisi is pretty unhinged and lacks any type of emotional reaction.. just like Vlad. They both have psychotic tendencies. But she can hide it much better.
What I absolutely enjoyed was Sisi learning to understand Vlad and Vlad going slow with Sisi. They both found a friendship and slight obsession with one another that turned into I guess romance? Lol.
I wouldn’t know what to call their relationship after the cliffhanger of this book. They both have some really intense mental issues and I’m a little speechless.
Now this book is very heavy on sex trafficking, which highlights the evil of child sex trafficking and abuse. There’s a few scenes that are very intense. Especially when you go back to Vlad‘s childhood. Please heed the warnings!
Oh and cannibalism…
Overall, I’m obsessed with this author. There’s nothing that she has written that I haven’t loved and I truly enjoyed their story and I cannot wait for part two.
Please take the trigger warnings seriously because my pregnant emotional ass had to skim through certain stuff which is a rarity for me.
Vlad lost his entire family at an early age. For a boy who never felt anything, the loss of his sisters hit him hard. Dead, his twin haunts his daily life. The younger was kidnapped and has been missing for years.
But he never stopped trying to find out what happened to her.
He dives deep into the sex trafficking world trying to find her.
Vlad is a killer. He does it as a job and for fun. He enjoys bathing in blood. Literally. And possibly eating them?! It makes him go on a berserker rampage and he blacks out and utterly destroys anything and anyone until he’s tranq’d.
He’s a twisted man and a twisted villain.
Sisi is Vlad’s friends sister who’s lived her entire life in a convent. Until a serial killer broke the safety and trust of the place, she went to live with her brother and Sisi and Vlad became very unlikely partners..
Sisi is pretty unhinged and lacks any type of emotional reaction.. just like Vlad. They both have psychotic tendencies. But she can hide it much better.
What I absolutely enjoyed was Sisi learning to understand Vlad and Vlad going slow with Sisi. They both found a friendship and slight obsession with one another that turned into I guess romance? Lol.
I wouldn’t know what to call their relationship after the cliffhanger of this book. They both have some really intense mental issues and I’m a little speechless.
Now this book is very heavy on sex trafficking, which highlights the evil of child sex trafficking and abuse. There’s a few scenes that are very intense. Especially when you go back to Vlad‘s childhood. Please heed the warnings!
Oh and cannibalism…
Overall, I’m obsessed with this author. There’s nothing that she has written that I haven’t loved and I truly enjoyed their story and I cannot wait for part two.
July 11, 2025
My favorite psycho since Malachi Vize.
August 14, 2025
This shit is too effed up for me, they're too frustrating for me to deal with. There's descriptive child se*ual abuse around the end and the way the scene was told is down right traumatic...
They also talk like they're in the regency era while the book being contemporary??? That makes no effing sense and the writing seems juvenile bc of that.
I will not read book 2 bc both characters are childish and immature. I don’t like how Sisi tries to moralize his actions. She's kind but at the same time heartless, which makes no fucking sense???
They also talk like they're in the regency era while the book being contemporary??? That makes no effing sense and the writing seems juvenile bc of that.
I will not read book 2 bc both characters are childish and immature. I don’t like how Sisi tries to moralize his actions. She's kind but at the same time heartless, which makes no fucking sense???
April 16, 2025
I have seen so many great reviews for this book, but unfortunately it wasn’t for me. We were warned how dark and graphic this was, and I thought I could handle it, but a lot of the gory details and torturing seemed to be unnecessary. It was almost constant and I had to take breaks. Finally I just stopped the book a little after half way through and couldn’t finish. This was my first DNF book and I’m disappointed I didn’t like this like a lot of people seemed to have.
July 25, 2025
3.25 stars ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★ The Cute Psycho☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
⁺₊★·.´🎧✩°｡ 0:56 ──♡───── 3:32 ⁺₊🎧★·.·´
🎶 Tell all of your friends that I'm crazy and drive you mad. That I'm such a stalker, a watcher, a psychopath 🎶
Vlad Kuznetsov (H) was made to kill. The product of brutal experimentation and a childhood stripped of humanity, he feels nothing—no pain, no remorse, no guilt. A ghost in the criminal underworld, Vlad lives by one rule: stay in control, stay alone. It’s the only way to keep the monster caged. Until he meets her.
— ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆• THOUGHTS⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ⋆—
Vlad shutting her out was my last straw!!!!It was the cruelest form of torture in the entire book, and considering the unhinged, twisted things this man does, that is saying a lot. He pushed her away to save face because he hurt the one person he wanted to protect. But in doing so, he hurt her more deeply than any physical wound ever could. Sisi asked for one thing—for Vlad not to leave her—and he did it anyway. And not just with a simple goodbye, but with silence and distance that cut her down. Whether he regrets it remains to be seen. It was painful, to say the least. Sisi stood by him, saw him, and accepted him, but he did not match her energy in the end.
Sisi is just as twisted as he is. She was still willing to stay, even after he lost control during that blackout. She wanted to bring him back from it. But when he hurt her, it broke something in him again. He shut her out, turned off the part of himself that could feel, even for her. And so he felt nothing. Vlad is a psychopath to the highest degree. He was experimented on as a child, shaped into something unfeeling. And yet, he cared for Sisi. He never claimed to be a good person. He never promised to change. Maybe this was always going to happen. Vlad has been through hell and back. He is not redeemable. But he has a sliver of softness where Sisi is concerned, and he does not even understand why. He only wanted her. She grounded him, balanced him, made him feel somewhat human. Still, it was not enough in the end. I am holding out hope for a Vlad and Sisi comeback. And heavy groveling. But Sisi had her breaking point too, and she snapped.
Their connection was physical, yes, but it went far beyond that. It was emotional in a twisted, raw way. Sisi needed freedom, and Vlad was the first one to show her what was really out there. Her brother told her to stay away from him. She didn’t listen. Vlad and Sisi built something on chaos, violence, obsession, and somehow it still felt like love. Vlad is the definition of an unhinged golden retriever. He went above and beyond for her in the most depraved ways. He is not a good person. Do not mistake him for a misunderstood guy. He is not. But there is more to him. I feel for him because of what he lost and what he could have had if he had not been turned into this. Sisi understands that. She never expected him to change. She liked him exactly as he was, even with his twisted mind and taste for torture. She has her own darkness too. Her past still needs to be explored, and I am waiting for her rage-filled meltdown moment.
— ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆ OVERALL⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆—
This story is not for everyone. It is dark. It is disturbing . It is filled with questionable choices and heavy material. But Vlad never lies to Sisi. He tells her exactly what he is, what he feels - or does not feel. His actions are not meant to be morally acceptable. He simply is what he is.Read it or don’t. That is up to you. But I love Vlad and Sisi. I really do.
☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★ The Cute Psycho☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
⁺₊★·.´🎧✩°｡ 0:56 ──♡───── 3:32 ⁺₊🎧★·.·´
🎶 Tell all of your friends that I'm crazy and drive you mad. That I'm such a stalker, a watcher, a psychopath 🎶
Vlad Kuznetsov (H) was made to kill. The product of brutal experimentation and a childhood stripped of humanity, he feels nothing—no pain, no remorse, no guilt. A ghost in the criminal underworld, Vlad lives by one rule: stay in control, stay alone. It’s the only way to keep the monster caged. Until he meets her.
— ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆• THOUGHTS⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ⋆—
"I'm yours," she says, "always and forever." Her fingers caress my hair, her chin resting on top of my head. "Just like you are mine," she continues, her arms tightening around me.
Vlad shutting her out was my last straw!!!!It was the cruelest form of torture in the entire book, and considering the unhinged, twisted things this man does, that is saying a lot. He pushed her away to save face because he hurt the one person he wanted to protect. But in doing so, he hurt her more deeply than any physical wound ever could. Sisi asked for one thing—for Vlad not to leave her—and he did it anyway. And not just with a simple goodbye, but with silence and distance that cut her down. Whether he regrets it remains to be seen. It was painful, to say the least. Sisi stood by him, saw him, and accepted him, but he did not match her energy in the end.
"I went to a psychiatrist," I tell her
"Always come to me." She raises her head to look me in the eye, "Always."
"Yes," I say, "always.
Sisi is just as twisted as he is. She was still willing to stay, even after he lost control during that blackout. She wanted to bring him back from it. But when he hurt her, it broke something in him again. He shut her out, turned off the part of himself that could feel, even for her. And so he felt nothing. Vlad is a psychopath to the highest degree. He was experimented on as a child, shaped into something unfeeling. And yet, he cared for Sisi. He never claimed to be a good person. He never promised to change. Maybe this was always going to happen. Vlad has been through hell and back. He is not redeemable. But he has a sliver of softness where Sisi is concerned, and he does not even understand why. He only wanted her. She grounded him, balanced him, made him feel somewhat human. Still, it was not enough in the end. I am holding out hope for a Vlad and Sisi comeback. And heavy groveling. But Sisi had her breaking point too, and she snapped.
"This." He motions between the two of us, his voice almost robotic. "I kept you around because I thought you could help me with my episodes, but clearly, it's not working."
Their connection was physical, yes, but it went far beyond that. It was emotional in a twisted, raw way. Sisi needed freedom, and Vlad was the first one to show her what was really out there. Her brother told her to stay away from him. She didn’t listen. Vlad and Sisi built something on chaos, violence, obsession, and somehow it still felt like love. Vlad is the definition of an unhinged golden retriever. He went above and beyond for her in the most depraved ways. He is not a good person. Do not mistake him for a misunderstood guy. He is not. But there is more to him. I feel for him because of what he lost and what he could have had if he had not been turned into this. Sisi understands that. She never expected him to change. She liked him exactly as he was, even with his twisted mind and taste for torture. She has her own darkness too. Her past still needs to be explored, and I am waiting for her rage-filled meltdown moment.
— ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆ OVERALL⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆—
This story is not for everyone. It is dark. It is disturbing . It is filled with questionable choices and heavy material. But Vlad never lies to Sisi. He tells her exactly what he is, what he feels - or does not feel. His actions are not meant to be morally acceptable. He simply is what he is.Read it or don’t. That is up to you. But I love Vlad and Sisi. I really do.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2025
I received an ARC for this book, and I kid you not, I was over the moon when I received the mail. Vlad and Sisi have always been close to my heart, especially Vlad throughout the morally questionable series. If you have a weak heart, this book isn't for you. I loved how Sisi got to discover herself again and Vlad was just there for her, with her taking in every inch of madness with her. Vlad's childhood broke my heart, I tell you. I love Catalina, Claudia and Sisi together so much and also Marcello and Vlad too. The story never bored me for once, and I loved every bit of it, and I can't wait for book 2 to release already. Vladsisi are my babies, and I love them.
The book is very dark, and if you can't stomach the gore and get triggered easily, this isn't for you.
The book is very dark, and if you can't stomach the gore and get triggered easily, this isn't for you.
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