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Borrowed

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Toby never really left.

They buried him. They burned the house. They did what they could to erase him, but he came back…just for me.

I feel him every moment. I’m his. Every fiber of my soul screams for him. My brother. My twin.

He tells me I’m beautiful when I ache. He calms the pain when my body trembles beneath him, desperate, ready to surrender to him. Only him

The others don’t understand. They cry. They scream. They try to take me away, but I won’t go. I won’t let them have me, not when Toby fills me with the only thing I crave.

They say I’m sick. That I’m dangerous.

But Toby says I’m perfect. And when he holds me, when his lips burn on mine, when his fingers sink into me, I know he’s right.

His name is all I need. His touch is all I crave.

This body. This skin. This love.

It’s all just borrowed.

172 pages, Paperback

Published July 5, 2025

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S.K. Pryntz

19 books719 followers
What do you get when you have a horror lover with daddy issues?
A whorror author! I am all things gore and (w)horror!
My list of publications is the Reflections series, the connective Asylum Devils series, Bodies duet, Bloody Valentine from the St. Valentine series, and Mara of the Wellard asylum series.
I have a lot of works in progress and can't wait to share them with you all!

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Profile Image for Gionna.
31 reviews1 follower
June 17, 2025
*Check your trigger warnings*


This book is… heavy. Disturbing. Beautifully written. And unlike anything I’ve read before.

Borrowed doesn’t hold back, it dives headfirst into grief, trauma, fractured identity, and obsessive love, and it doesn’t stop for air. The prose is stunning, the storyline is deeply layered, and the pacing keeps you locked in even when you want to look away.

Make no mistake this is not an easy read. It’s graphic. It’s taboo. And it’s emotionally brutal in a way that left me feeling hollow more than once. 

There’s no way to talk about the ending without spoiling it, but I will say it caught me off guard in the most devastating, twisted way. I had to sit with it for a while afterward. It’s the kind of story that makes you question everything you thought you understood and then turns the knife a little more.

SK Pryntz does a phenomenal job of making you see the story through a fractured lens. There were moments I could feel Tabby’s psychotic break like it was my own. You’re not gently eased into the madness, you descent straight into it. It’s a spiral, disorienting and relentless, and it keeps you teetering on the edge the entire time. 

If you choose to read this—and you should— just know what you're walking into. It's not just dark; it’s pitch black and it will stay with you long past the last page.
Profile Image for  ~*~Princess Nya Vasiliev~*~.
1,174 reviews7 followers
August 17, 2025
Read this as our August LBR, in my group:
Midnight's Embrace


Author's Dedication:
" To those who 'dog-ear' the sex scenes and reread the violence... This one's for you, pervert. Enjoy the show."

This would have actually been a cool dedication if it applied to me.

I don't know what Ms. Pryntz was smoking 🚬 when she wrote this, but, no. Just no.. None of this darkness and gore was written in a way that blew my skirt up to want to return and relive it all. Let alone bask in it as I read it.. I actually spent a great deal of time looking away as I read this.

The ending wasn't a mind phuck for me either, cause I actually was finally able to figure out what was really going on, in chapter 19. So yeah.. Sorry.. No dice. It was actually kind of a let down to be honest, when the BIG reveal happens in chap 22😏

I will say this though, this book is backward. On all scales. No matter your bend, you will be like 🤮🤮

Maybe that was the point. But if it is, then I don't dig this author's writing prose at all. Plot/subject matter of the book aside, I just didn't like how disjointed this narrative is for the whole of the book.

I didn't like not being able to pinpoint if this type of writing was done by design, or if it was actually because the author was struggling to write such a fractured character, in a clear and precise way, that would still give structure to the internal chaos. You know.. written in a way where even though you are not in the know of the why's you're still able to understand what's actually being written??

Yeah.. that's not present here at all.
It's all jumbled. Then fractured, then scene continuum errors reign supreme.. Then you get a teensy bit of clarity, but you find yourself second guessing your comprehension skills.. Then you're back to jumbled chaos again..🥴

So the best thing I can say about this book is that I finished it.🤷‍♀️
Which is why it got the 2 stars.

Would I recommend?= Not my monkey 🙊 not my zoo.

Spice?= -0🌶

Horror?= 2 🌟

Plot and Plight?=Will have you🤮


And another thang.. Why is this 154 page book $5.99??? Ridiculous.

Now, I was the first to advocate for this book when it was banned, by getting the word out. Cause on principle alone, I feel people have a right to read what they want to read and write what they want to write.. But I find that the delivery of the content here, is what I have issue with and not the content itself.

So this one was a big disappointment for me.

I was really looking forward to reading this story. Hopeful that it lived up to the hype and controversy.

It didn't.
Profile Image for Cassie Murphy.
79 reviews9 followers
August 17, 2025
I’m just going to start off with read your triggers before reading. That being said wtf was that. It is so messed up and that mother of theirs 🤬🤮. While reading this you have to remember the fmc is schizoaffective with a lot of childhood trauma, if you can keep that in mind it is definitely a wtf am I reading but it makes more sense. Also wtf was that twist because I was not expecting that at all I was expecting something entirely different to happen. If you like horror, unhinged characters then give this a read just remember the characters mental state during the read.
Profile Image for Debbie.
215 reviews1 follower
August 18, 2025
One of the main reasons I bought this book (originally at $2.99) was because I learned after initially allowing it to be sold, the Zon decided to censor this book from their site, as well as not allowing Goodread members to look it up, add it to their TBR's, or rate/review it.

I will always support authors who I feel aren't being given their freedoms in this country, especially concerning books.

Thankfully, Amazon got their act together-allowing this book to be sold on their site and allowing GR members to treat it as any other book they wish to read or review. I will note, however, that a "glitch" of sorts has been discovered among members very recently that if you give this book 3 stars or more, it's "shorting-out" your notifications bell if anyone leaves comments on it. Trying to keep the book from being discussed maybe?🤷‍♀️

So......off my soapbox, and on to my review of this book..........In all honesty, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
The whole time I was reading this book, all I could think was......WTH?!? I felt like this story was one hot, disjointed mess. I always felt at a loss about MANY things, especially concerning the two main characters and what was reality and what wasn't. I think it's safe to say EVERYONE was crazy! I do think the mother got her proper end, though👍 I gave Borrowed two stars because I was actually able to finish it. To me, this story doesn't in any way define the description of dark romance (which is a genre I genuinely like). It's in a class all it's own, but I did NOT find it romantic OR sexy. Mainly I was just pretty grossed out🤮
Profile Image for Krista Clark.
97 reviews181 followers
July 15, 2025
Crazyyyy and did not see the ending coming! Loved how different this was!!!
Profile Image for Neapolitan670 📚🖤.
739 reviews40 followers
June 17, 2025
Not sure I could even explain this story to you…however, do read the triggers.

It emerges through stages each one as dark, psychological, violent, suspenseful until the end 🦋If I was feeling generous, I’d give you a little tidbit but honestly, it’s a quick couple of hours read as such, just read it yourself and come to your own conclusions 😈

As usual with SK her writing is amazing, her penchant for ensuring you are immersed into the worlds she comes up with are brilliant, the visuals she gives means your own heads imagination is there within the pages 🖤
Profile Image for ^Kalinka^ (On Semi-Hiatus).
32 reviews2 followers
August 18, 2025
I am going to go with, no. This was definitely not my flavor of tea.

I also think this is misleading in genre advertising, because this book does not fall in the realm of a dark romance novel. Not at all. It is certainly horrific insanity, but not even close to a dark romance story.

If asked, I would certainly not recommend this.
Profile Image for kayle.
71 reviews7 followers
June 18, 2025
✨Thank you S.K. Pryntz for the ARC read ✨

This book? Unwell. I’m unwell. You will be too.

Before anything else, CHECK. YOUR. TRIGGER. WARNINGS.

Seriously. This is not a light read. This is dark & soul-wrenching. Pitch black. This is a taboo, graphic erotic horror with themes of deep, relentless grief, obsession, trauma and so much graphic content I started questioning if I needed an exorcism or a nap. The ending? Had me staring at the wall like it owed me answers. For ten minutes. 🧍🏽‍♀️

This book is written with a hypnotic, lyrical violence that makes the horror almost beautiful in a twisted way. If you’re looking for a comforting read, this isn’t it. But if you want to feel ruined in the best way, this book delivers. 🫣
Profile Image for Nyx Graves.
Author 8 books31 followers
June 19, 2025
I received a copy in return for my honest review.

What did I just read and why do I want more of it?! No seriously, Sk NEVER fails and this one, whew! If anyone would have asked me “What do you think will happen?” Or “How do you think the book will end?” I would have looked them straight in the face with my jaw on the floor and unintelligible words spilling out. I still have no idea how to comprehend what this book was, the mental health and absolute mindf*ck ending shocked me to the core. PLEASE BY ALL MEANS CHECK THE TRIGGERS! P.s. for Sk, I might have to take back my FMK answers 🤣
Profile Image for V.
216 reviews40 followers
July 4, 2025
★★★★

In 154 pages this book will fuck you over ha be prepared it's a ride

If you think you have even the tiniest of hint about what's happening in this book, take my word and trust me YOU DON'T this is some batshit crazy stuff and it's not for those who are faint of heart. so scatter away if you cannot handle some blood play, murder, cum play, orgasm denial, somnophilia or some very crazy asylum settings.

Be prepared for the mindfuck of your lifetime <3
Profile Image for Lunawolfwy.
224 reviews19 followers
June 24, 2025
Started this book and finished the same night, I literally could not put it down! SK Pryntz once again brought her exceptional writing to the table!

Tabitha & Tobias are twins. She is admitted to a mental facility by her parents after a fire in the home and Tobias doesn't make it out. Tobias aka Toby is only seen by her. Her mother despises her. We learn all about Mom too. Honestly, this book is one where you read through to the end because you can't put it down, then you sit and ask yourself what in the f*ck did you just read.

I will recommend this one over and over!!
Profile Image for Matthew Cross.
422 reviews39 followers
August 18, 2025
ummm........ 👀🤯👀🤯👀🤯👀🤯👀🤯 this was some wacky shit going on .... I enjoyed it !

one thing though I found it hard to read what I've been told is cursive writing , I was constantly highlighting words for them to load the dictionary to see what they said
Profile Image for Amber.
994 reviews42 followers
July 7, 2025
Well, that was a ride. Borrowed is full of so many twists and turns. You don't know what's real, who the main character is, nothing. I had my suspicions and it ended in a way I thought it would. The epilogue has me speculating more is going on.
Profile Image for Smutty Little Books.
323 reviews203 followers
June 26, 2025
This book was quite the ride!

Warning: Before you proceed… it is IMPERATIVE you check triggers because this book is basically a walking trigger nightmare. That being said, this book had me questioning everything until close to the end which I love in a book. At one point I had to message a friend who had already read the book and ask her why I am so confused lol. It’s the good kind of confusion though, it’s like a mystery you have to uncover and can’t put down until you do. I mean… I was reading this in the church parking lot while reading the church scene because obviously, I couldn’t wait to find out what happens. It’s a unique Dark Romance (maybe even pitch black) and written differently than any dark romance I typically read (and I read a lot). It is graphic and the trauma is heavy, but I really enjoyed it! If you are a dark/pitch black reader, grab this one!

#Trauma
#Grief
#Taboo
#DARKDARKDARK
Profile Image for Eve L. Fell.
Author 11 books76 followers
September 16, 2025
Interesting!

4/5🍒
2/5🌶️

Tabby and Toby are twins. They were raised by a wicked woman. While residing with their wicked mother a fire breaks out and one doesn’t make it.

Tabby is thrown into a psychiatric facility by her parents after they feel she is a danger to herself and others. She sees things that aren’t there and talks to people specifically Toby who died. Her parents think she has lost her marbles.

But to Tabby everything she sees and hears is real and it all matters deeply to her. Especially Toby. He is the love of her life. She worships him in un sibling like ways. But is everything she sees and hears real or is she actually crazy?
Profile Image for Alexis Miller.
791 reviews19 followers
June 16, 2025
Devoured in a few hours. Couldn’t get enough of the intense nature and was kept on the edge of my seat the whole time wondering what was really happening. This was very dark and I loved every second. The ending absolutely bewildered me and had me staring at the screen for a solid 10 minutes wondering what just happened.
Profile Image for Brandy.
37 reviews62 followers
June 19, 2025
Wow! This book was incredible. It's so dark, depraved, and so taboo. You don't know if you can trust the protagonist. I was hooked, couldn't stop reading. I was intrigued, and that ending, wtf.
Profile Image for Terri.
66 reviews5 followers
July 11, 2025
I LOVE extreme taboo with lots of TWs but the writing style was very confusing and not fluid at times.
Profile Image for emily.
77 reviews7 followers
September 17, 2025
What did I just read and why did I love it?! This was CRAZY. I was actually questioning myself the whole time. My mind is blown! THAT ENDING??? Wow!

Check those triggers because this was DARK.
Profile Image for Lauren Head.
638 reviews13 followers
July 3, 2025
⚠️CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING! ⚠️

A dark romance between two twins who’ve been through something absolutely no one should! It is a bit like uh wtf but in a good way! Definitely recommend!
Profile Image for Alana Vera.
48 reviews1 follower
June 19, 2025
I finished this book days ago and I’m still trying to process what I read. I’ve written and rewritten this review many times, because nothing feels good enough. First I just have to ask, SK are you okay? That was absolutely mind melting. I love the way your brain works.

From the very first chapter this book had me absolutely hooked. I read the whole thing in one sitting, as there was no way in hell i could put it down. Toby and Tabby will completely break your heart and soul with their story. The trauma is like no other. The way SK has written just emphasised it so perfectly.

This book is trigger filled, so please don’t take the warnings lightly. This is not a light read. It is DARKER than DARK, it is DEPRAVED, it is TRAUMATIC.. but it is amazing. If you’re looking for a pitch black book that will have you craving more after each page, then this is the book! In saying that, never forget, your mental health matters 🖤
Profile Image for Marcie.
1,123 reviews55 followers
September 11, 2025
A dark, addictive read with a twisted ending

S.K. Pryntz hit all the marks with this dark, twisted and oh so spicy read.

I was glued to the pages as I dove into the character’s descent into madness. S.K. wrote this with perfection, exhibiting not just the mental psychosis but the hurt, the pain, the thirst for vengeance. The nightmarish events that led to the unexpected ending had my jaw hitting my chest and I loved every single word.

Is this trigger happy? Yes. Is this dark? Yes. Is this taboo? Ohhh yes. Would I read it again? Heck yes. This queen wrote a story with characters that will forever be emblazoned in my mind and a plot that disturbed me yet drew me in like a moth to a flame. My TBR just got fuller with this author’s stories, thanks to this one.
Profile Image for Kassie Raymond-Lopez.
121 reviews1 follower
July 1, 2025
First I'd like to say thank you for sending me an Arc copy, I appreciate it!
This was a wild ride to say the least, you follow tabby who has lost her twin after an accident on top of having preexisting mental illnesses. Safe to say she isnt taking it well. She's got shit parents who decide to ship her off because the parents blame tabby for the death of the twin.
The incredibly insane situations tabby ends up in are not for the faint of heart but for those who know this genre, buckle up baby cause my emotions were all over the place. Part of me is like period tabby do your thing, maybe this will make them listen but the other part of me is like no tabby chill please 🤣🤣🤣
I devoured it in one sitting and it was just what I needed, balls to the wall crazy lol
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244 reviews9 followers
July 8, 2025
To start off, this book is a taboo read (twins) and is trigger warning heavy so please proceed with caution! This is a pitch black horror erotica. __________________________________________ This is a chaotic read. It reads like a diary of a mental patient (which Tabitha is) to the point sometimes I felt a little lost but still into the story. It was practically poetic, utterly crazy, absolutely intriguing and you keep reading because you are constantly just like WTF? 😂 It made for a really interesting read and I think people will either be into it or totally hate it lol. But either way, this book will give you an emotional response and will keep you guessing until the very end.
Profile Image for Mercedez Rose Hampton.
185 reviews1 follower
June 19, 2025
This book threw me for a freaking loop. Toby and tabby both deserved better. This book had me on the edge of my seat for so long. I consumed this book like it was water and I was severely dehydrated. I couldn’t believe the twist at the end. This book is sooo dark I thought I was going crazy. It was sooooo good though!
Profile Image for Hayley.
78 reviews9 followers
September 10, 2025
I NEED YOU TO STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND READ THIS!!!!!! Oh my god!!!!! How is it i have never seen anyone talk about this book?!? I just happened to run by it on good reads and I AM SHOOK!!!! I had no idea what was gonna happen but let me tell you that ending?!??? CHILLS SPEECHLESS INSANE!! This was such an unhinged, bloody, mindfck ride & I LOVED it
Profile Image for Ashley Glaze.
163 reviews11 followers
October 15, 2025
My mind shouted the biggest oh wtf when I finished this. Did not see that coming. This was so so good. Loved the audio for this, it just added to the story for me. If you want dark, twisted, and spicy this is for you. What an insane ride that was. It's a quick read. Definitely check the TWs but also run and read/listen to it.
Profile Image for Emily.
574 reviews8 followers
June 17, 2025
4.5⭐️


Uhhhhh WTF?!

I was hooked from page 1 and read this in one sitting. Well written and disturbing story. I’m at a loss for words with that ending.


I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
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