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Killing Show #2
Killing Show Vol. 2
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March 18, 2026Yikes. Gore, violence, SA and all the horrors from the first volume have intensified but I'm definitely starting to see more depth to the story.
I'm sticking around for their relationship dynamic: switch couple and both are "manly" (please someone give me a better word for this 😬). It's a slow burn but very satisfying relationship development for me.
- Dystopian setting
- Violence/gore- reality show with lots of killing/assault for entertainment of the rich/priveledged
- Slow burn
- Traumatic backstories
Via Lactea books can be challenging to get sometimes but vol 1 & 2 ebook versions are available.
I'm sticking around for their relationship dynamic: switch couple and both are "manly" (please someone give me a better word for this 😬). It's a slow burn but very satisfying relationship development for me.
- Dystopian setting
- Violence/gore- reality show with lots of killing/assault for entertainment of the rich/priveledged
- Slow burn
- Traumatic backstories
Via Lactea books can be challenging to get sometimes but vol 1 & 2 ebook versions are available.
March 24, 2026
4.5 stars.
I am constantly in a state of dread as I read this. Xia Tian cannot catch a break. The powerful are so set on owning him that they defy any concept of fairness to enter the Killing Show themselves in order to manufacture a torture scene for their sadistic fans. It’s only made Xia Tian angrier, and fostered another unintentional result— it’s made Bai Jingan more protective, and therefore, more invested in Xia Tian’s safety. I have a feeling that byproduct is going to bite the bigwigs of the Upper City in the ass.
I am constantly in a state of dread as I read this. Xia Tian cannot catch a break. The powerful are so set on owning him that they defy any concept of fairness to enter the Killing Show themselves in order to manufacture a torture scene for their sadistic fans. It’s only made Xia Tian angrier, and fostered another unintentional result— it’s made Bai Jingan more protective, and therefore, more invested in Xia Tian’s safety. I have a feeling that byproduct is going to bite the bigwigs of the Upper City in the ass.
April 5, 2026
“Modern civilization won’t be destroyed by God; it’ll destroy itself.”
The action is still one of the highlights for me. The fight scenes are choreographed really well, and every confrontation feels clear and intense from start to finish. I could easily follow the movement and the flow of each battle, which made the chaos feel exciting instead of confusing. Xia Tian continues to leave a strong impression. His bright smile, reckless courage, and sudden flashes of anger hint at the pain he carries, and those small glimpses of vulnerability make him feel very human. I also love the moments where his humor and protectiveness show through. Bai Jing’an is just as compelling in a completely different way. He moves through dangerous situations with calm focus and sharp awareness, and when things get serious his ruthless efficiency comes out fast. I really enjoy watching how the two of them work together. Their teamwork feels effortless, and the quiet trust between them shows through quick looks and small exchanges. I do wish there was more romance between them though, because there’s barely any direct romantic development so far.
This volume keeps leaning into the brutal world of the series, where violence and spectacle are treated like entertainment. The competition grows more chaotic as survivors face monsters, traps, and rival contestants while producers manipulate events for viewers. The environment constantly feels unstable and tense, and the sense that human suffering is being turned into a show adds a disturbing layer to everything. Watching characters fight for control of resources and survive unpredictable situations kept me hooked. The tension rarely slows down, and the atmosphere stays heavy the entire time.
At the same time, this volume was hard for me to read in certain parts. Just like the first volume, the story gets extremely disturbing and graphic. The brutality never really lets up, and there’s a gore sexual assault scene that honestly shocked me. It felt like the worst depravity the series has shown so far, and it was genuinely horrific to get through. Moments like that can make the series emotionally exhausting. Even with that discomfort, I still found myself pulled in by the story and the characters. The ending also caught me at a really good moment and left me wanting to see what happens next.
Date Read: 2026.03.12
The action is still one of the highlights for me. The fight scenes are choreographed really well, and every confrontation feels clear and intense from start to finish. I could easily follow the movement and the flow of each battle, which made the chaos feel exciting instead of confusing. Xia Tian continues to leave a strong impression. His bright smile, reckless courage, and sudden flashes of anger hint at the pain he carries, and those small glimpses of vulnerability make him feel very human. I also love the moments where his humor and protectiveness show through. Bai Jing’an is just as compelling in a completely different way. He moves through dangerous situations with calm focus and sharp awareness, and when things get serious his ruthless efficiency comes out fast. I really enjoy watching how the two of them work together. Their teamwork feels effortless, and the quiet trust between them shows through quick looks and small exchanges. I do wish there was more romance between them though, because there’s barely any direct romantic development so far.
This volume keeps leaning into the brutal world of the series, where violence and spectacle are treated like entertainment. The competition grows more chaotic as survivors face monsters, traps, and rival contestants while producers manipulate events for viewers. The environment constantly feels unstable and tense, and the sense that human suffering is being turned into a show adds a disturbing layer to everything. Watching characters fight for control of resources and survive unpredictable situations kept me hooked. The tension rarely slows down, and the atmosphere stays heavy the entire time.
At the same time, this volume was hard for me to read in certain parts. Just like the first volume, the story gets extremely disturbing and graphic. The brutality never really lets up, and there’s a gore sexual assault scene that honestly shocked me. It felt like the worst depravity the series has shown so far, and it was genuinely horrific to get through. Moments like that can make the series emotionally exhausting. Even with that discomfort, I still found myself pulled in by the story and the characters. The ending also caught me at a really good moment and left me wanting to see what happens next.
Date Read: 2026.03.12
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