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Dance With My Demons #3
Ravage
Welcome to the Lilydale Foundation Center… home of death and destruction.
It’s a game of survival but the odds are against us. They promised that they would save us, but it turns out they are the real villains—elitist savages, protected by wealth and fueled by greed.
We’re only valued when we’re broken. But there’s one thing they are forgetting…
To them, we might be the monsters… but they created us. And we’re not going down without a fight.
Prepare for bloodshed. This is war.
Ravage is a why choose asylum secret society dark romance. It is book 3 in the Dance With My Demons series and cannot be listened to as a standalone. It contains adult themes, sensitive topics, and is solely intended for mature audiences over 18. It is recommended that listeners check the trigger warnings before diving in.
It’s a game of survival but the odds are against us. They promised that they would save us, but it turns out they are the real villains—elitist savages, protected by wealth and fueled by greed.
We’re only valued when we’re broken. But there’s one thing they are forgetting…
To them, we might be the monsters… but they created us. And we’re not going down without a fight.
Prepare for bloodshed. This is war.
Ravage is a why choose asylum secret society dark romance. It is book 3 in the Dance With My Demons series and cannot be listened to as a standalone. It contains adult themes, sensitive topics, and is solely intended for mature audiences over 18. It is recommended that listeners check the trigger warnings before diving in.
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Published July 23, 2025
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Steph Macca
36 books3,210 followersBestselling Dark Romance Author
Author of Unhinged 🔪
Knock Knock, Little Killer
Author of Unhinged 🔪
Knock Knock, Little Killer
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July 28, 2025
AUDIOBOOK RATING!!! Just like the other two these voice actors are INCREDIBLEEEEEEEE my ears have been blessed. HOW ARE YOU JUST GONNA END IT LIKE THAT?!
August 3, 2025
"I should tell you to run... But I fear I'd just chase you now."
A fun fast paced read tbh. I found the start to be really investing and I was hooked. But the middle is where I had issues with it. It just felt a bit different from how the previous two books were written. It read as if the author was trying a bit too hard with trying to give depth to these characters. But their inner monologues at times were simply superficial to read. It sort of dimmed the fun down for me.
Avery is someone I still don't really like. Sure, she's there and sometimes is tolerable. But I'm mostly enjoying this series because of the three MMCs. Theo, Grey and Damon are really the life of this series. And oh my gosh I ate up every Damon scene 😩😩 I love that broody, dominant ass so much.
The spice and romance just kept getting better and better in this. Like boy, i had to take a breather 🥵🥵 My Damon Avery heart is satisfied.
But if it wasn't for the middle and poorly written monologues, I would have rated it higher. The ending though had me screaming. That was not what I was expecting and now I have to WAIT until October?! 😭😭
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I just know this one is going to be GOOD cause some of the trigger warnings have me shook, hot and bothered already. I guess that's how you know you are in your dark romance era 🫣
A fun fast paced read tbh. I found the start to be really investing and I was hooked. But the middle is where I had issues with it. It just felt a bit different from how the previous two books were written. It read as if the author was trying a bit too hard with trying to give depth to these characters. But their inner monologues at times were simply superficial to read. It sort of dimmed the fun down for me.
Avery is someone I still don't really like. Sure, she's there and sometimes is tolerable. But I'm mostly enjoying this series because of the three MMCs. Theo, Grey and Damon are really the life of this series. And oh my gosh I ate up every Damon scene 😩😩 I love that broody, dominant ass so much.
The spice and romance just kept getting better and better in this. Like boy, i had to take a breather 🥵🥵 My Damon Avery heart is satisfied.
But if it wasn't for the middle and poorly written monologues, I would have rated it higher. The ending though had me screaming. That was not what I was expecting and now I have to WAIT until October?! 😭😭
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I just know this one is going to be GOOD cause some of the trigger warnings have me shook, hot and bothered already. I guess that's how you know you are in your dark romance era 🫣
January 8, 2026
3.5⭐️ Not the standout, but the cliffhanger understood the assignment 👀
🗝️ The Premise
When Avery is taken, Cirque des Morts acts fast to bring her back—and in doing so, long-buried secrets about Lilydale finally begin to surface.
➸ The Characters
Avery continues to grow stronger with each book, and I loved seeing her step more fully into herself here.
Theo remains the quiet constant—steady, selfless, and protective. He gives without expectation, guided only by an unwavering desire to see her happy.
However…I once again wanted more Theo.
Always more Theo.
Grey is still feral, unhinged, and fiercely devoted, but his growth surprised me. Watching him learn to put Avery first—even when it means sharing her—was one of his strongest moments.
Damon grew up under a father who tried to break him, so control and restraint became his default setting.
Learning more about his trauma and family history added much-needed depth. Seeing his suppressed feelings for Avery finally surface made that “fuck it” moment incredibly satisfying.
🌹 My Thoughts
We finally learn more about Lilydale and the society, which I loved, and the bigger picture becomes much clearer.
That said, the execution wasn’t perfect. While the emotional beats landed, parts of the story felt repetitive. I also missed a more balanced dynamic—Theo felt sidelined, and even Grey didn’t command the same presence he did in earlier books.
Grey and Theo’s banter, though? Everything.
Echoes is still my favorite in the series, but Ravage delivers strong character development—especially for Damon.
Tropes / What to Expect
🥀 Dark Romance
🤭 Why Choose
🏥 Glorified Asylum
☠️ Morally Grey Men
⛓️ Forced Proximity
🩸 Traumatic Pasts
🗝️ Secret Society
💀 Touch Her & Die
⏳ Cliffhanger
Spice Includes: 🍑 play, primal play
Dance With My Demons Series
1. Unhinged — 3.5 ⭐️ My review
2. Echoes — 5 ⭐️ My review
3. Ravage — 3.5 ⭐️
4. Exile — 4 ⭐️ My review
── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
✧･ﾟ Pre-Read ･ﾟ✧
Why is this book already calling me out before page one 😭
The dedication really said:
I feel personally attacked.
Pressed play 🎧
🗝️ The Premise
When Avery is taken, Cirque des Morts acts fast to bring her back—and in doing so, long-buried secrets about Lilydale finally begin to surface.
➸ The Characters
Avery continues to grow stronger with each book, and I loved seeing her step more fully into herself here.
Theo remains the quiet constant—steady, selfless, and protective. He gives without expectation, guided only by an unwavering desire to see her happy.
However…I once again wanted more Theo.
Always more Theo.
Grey is still feral, unhinged, and fiercely devoted, but his growth surprised me. Watching him learn to put Avery first—even when it means sharing her—was one of his strongest moments.
Little Killer — you are my absolute everything. Everyone deserves the chance to love you too. So if your heart belongs to three people, then that's okay. I'm not going anywhere, no matter what happens.
Damon grew up under a father who tried to break him, so control and restraint became his default setting.
Learning more about his trauma and family history added much-needed depth. Seeing his suppressed feelings for Avery finally surface made that “fuck it” moment incredibly satisfying.
Touch her and I'll make your nightmares seem like a happy place. I'll burn everything and everyone without blinking. They will beg for death because it will be the easy way out.
🌹 My Thoughts
If they want to play God, then I'll do them one better. I'll be the Devil.
We finally learn more about Lilydale and the society, which I loved, and the bigger picture becomes much clearer.
That said, the execution wasn’t perfect. While the emotional beats landed, parts of the story felt repetitive. I also missed a more balanced dynamic—Theo felt sidelined, and even Grey didn’t command the same presence he did in earlier books.
Grey and Theo’s banter, though? Everything.
"It's me," I answer in a sing-song tune.
"Your favorite boyfriend-in-law."
Echoes is still my favorite in the series, but Ravage delivers strong character development—especially for Damon.
"You're lucky I adore you."
"Aw, thanks," I taunt.
"It's my trauma that makes me cute."
Tropes / What to Expect
🥀 Dark Romance
🤭 Why Choose
🏥 Glorified Asylum
☠️ Morally Grey Men
⛓️ Forced Proximity
🩸 Traumatic Pasts
🗝️ Secret Society
💀 Touch Her & Die
⏳ Cliffhanger
Spice Includes: 🍑 play, primal play
Dance With My Demons Series
1. Unhinged — 3.5 ⭐️ My review
2. Echoes — 5 ⭐️ My review
3. Ravage — 3.5 ⭐️
4. Exile — 4 ⭐️ My review
── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──
✧･ﾟ Pre-Read ･ﾟ✧
Why is this book already calling me out before page one 😭
The dedication really said:
“Oh, you’re back again…
It’s the morgue scenes, isn’t it?
Don’t worry. They are loud enough
to wake the dead in this book too.”
I feel personally attacked.
Pressed play 🎧
January 13, 2026
I loved getting more of Damon in this book ❤️🩹. Another insane cliff hanger 😭😭😭 ON TO THE NEXT ONE 🫡
August 5, 2025
I think they should stay locked up in that asylum but that's just me
⋆. 𐙚 ˚ pre read ⋆. 𐙚 ˚
This feels like a train wreck I cannot look away.
⋆. 𐙚 ˚ pre read ⋆. 𐙚 ˚
This feels like a train wreck I cannot look away.
June 8, 2025
If you don’t think too hard about the plot holes and the unbelievability of the guards/leaders not being able to stop a bunch of young adults, it’s amazing.
August 14, 2025
OMG !!!!! How can this book end in THIS cliffhanger? I am shook ! Even though I saw it coming a mile away I am still shocked! Why? Idk 🤷🏻♀️
I am here to eat my own words and say that this book is GOOD, in fact is so good that I am tingling with the events that occurred. The first book Unhinged was subpar in my opinion, I even considered not finishing the series but Corvin King held me there, and I am glad because the second book is good and the mystery keeps you going, but still I wasn’t too invested in the characters even though I like them all. In book one and till about the middle of book two Grey was my favorite (maybe because of Corvin King) than was Theo and Damon was last. BUT NOW EVERYTHING CHANGED …… this book surpassed my expectations this book can not even be compared to the first 2, yes it’s a continuation and the flow between the books is great, but this one is incredible, RAVAGE came and said “Hello” and gone was my doubts about this series. I am SOLD, I am now INVESTED, I now like all the characters, but Damon is now my absolute favorite. He started to grow on me in the second book, but by the very beginning of this one he was undoubtedly my absolute favorite (sorry Grey). I don’t read much RH but why the ones I’ve read always the last guy to give in is ALWAYS the best one ? I mean at least for me….
Damon’s authority, dominance, intelligence, selflessness, loyalty and violence is everything I love in a character, he didn’t just jump in the band wagon, nooooo.. he waited for Grey to give him permission, he is so loyal that he would never cross Grey. I will say that Avery is a lucky girl, but unfortunately their situation is less than desirable and the cliffhanger has me in pins and needles. Can’t wait for the last one. I hope is even better than this one ! 🖤
I am here to eat my own words and say that this book is GOOD, in fact is so good that I am tingling with the events that occurred. The first book Unhinged was subpar in my opinion, I even considered not finishing the series but Corvin King held me there, and I am glad because the second book is good and the mystery keeps you going, but still I wasn’t too invested in the characters even though I like them all. In book one and till about the middle of book two Grey was my favorite (maybe because of Corvin King) than was Theo and Damon was last. BUT NOW EVERYTHING CHANGED …… this book surpassed my expectations this book can not even be compared to the first 2, yes it’s a continuation and the flow between the books is great, but this one is incredible, RAVAGE came and said “Hello” and gone was my doubts about this series. I am SOLD, I am now INVESTED, I now like all the characters, but Damon is now my absolute favorite. He started to grow on me in the second book, but by the very beginning of this one he was undoubtedly my absolute favorite (sorry Grey). I don’t read much RH but why the ones I’ve read always the last guy to give in is ALWAYS the best one ? I mean at least for me….
Damon’s authority, dominance, intelligence, selflessness, loyalty and violence is everything I love in a character, he didn’t just jump in the band wagon, nooooo.. he waited for Grey to give him permission, he is so loyal that he would never cross Grey. I will say that Avery is a lucky girl, but unfortunately their situation is less than desirable and the cliffhanger has me in pins and needles. Can’t wait for the last one. I hope is even better than this one ! 🖤
January 30, 2026
Okay, okay, fine. I’ll write a review even though all I actually want to do is immediately dive into book 4. The cliffhanger (like every other book in this series) is brutal, and honestly, I was fully prepared to rate it and run. 😂
I love a good asylum book, and this one felt fresh for me. Instead of the patients fighting back in the usual ways, they fight back with power, and I am absolutely here for that. It adds such a unique and compelling twist to the story.
Now let’s talk about Damon… oof. We get more of his backstory in this installment, and it genuinely made my heart ache for him. If I could write myself into this book, I’d be throwing on a vigilante mask immediately and burning this entire facility to the ground for him. No hesitation.
Overall, this series continues to deliver. I love the group dynamic, the tension, and the way each book deepens the characters and the stakes. Definitely worth the read as long as you’re prepared to need the next book ASAP.
I love a good asylum book, and this one felt fresh for me. Instead of the patients fighting back in the usual ways, they fight back with power, and I am absolutely here for that. It adds such a unique and compelling twist to the story.
Now let’s talk about Damon… oof. We get more of his backstory in this installment, and it genuinely made my heart ache for him. If I could write myself into this book, I’d be throwing on a vigilante mask immediately and burning this entire facility to the ground for him. No hesitation.
Overall, this series continues to deliver. I love the group dynamic, the tension, and the way each book deepens the characters and the stakes. Definitely worth the read as long as you’re prepared to need the next book ASAP.
September 12, 2025
4.5⭐️s the extra half star goes to Damon alone. Hands down the best character in the series. And that ending??? No. I do not accept it. I need the 4th book on audio NOW.
February 18, 2025
I thought Books 1 and 2 were insurpassable. Say hello to Book 3. THIS SERIES IS EVERYTHING.
It’s impossible to write a review for something when you’ve highlighted the entire book, so here are my ramblings instead. Please note – my quotes are NOT always exact. Sometimes I mesh them together.
After Avery was taken in the last book, Damon assembles the troops to collect their girl. Theo, Grey, and the rest of Cirque des Morts are dispatched to locate Aves and hopefully bring her back alive, and hopefully in one piece.
That's the hold that Avery has on us. We'd all walk through fire and broken glass to save her.
You get an origin story for one of our MMCs, Zap, "it's cold in here", pineapple pizza, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, kitchen duty, envelopes, drunk octopus, and HOLY HELL ANOTHER CLIFFY.
I need Book 4 out now!!!! I can’t get enough of this love circle. Together Damon, Theo and Grey form the Holy Trinity and Avery is their guiding star!
SEX: I won’t even lie – I’m glad my vibrator is fully juiced after reading this. What you really want to know is at 27%, 43%, 85%, and fuck yes at 92%. That morgue scene?? JESUS SAVE ME!
AVERY: She's really grown on me. She's getting stronger every book and I'm here for that.
OUR MMCs: Listen - The bromance between Grey and Theo will leave your tongue on the floor. They’re EVERYTHING. Grey is giving my boy Theo a run for his money. If you didn’t already love him, he’ll make you his bitch in this one. But don't think Damon is going to sleep on you - he's in it to win it!!
DAMON: Finally.... we get some of his origin story. He's proving himself in every way.
FAMILY TREE: You know how I feel about keeping a list of characters. There is a list of characters with general information, and then a list in the spoilers that has info you won’t discover until you read this book. I’m putting this here for me because when Book 4 comes out, I want to be able to say “oh, yes. I remember who that person is.”
Lily Emerson-Dale: Foundation created by her family after she killed herself due to mental illness.
Avery White
Grey Hawthorne
Theo Ashwood
Damon Emerson Alexander Dale: We now know his full name!!!!
Alexander Dale: Board member. Damon's dad.
Dr. Christopher Smith: Psychiatrist, Damon's cousin.
Arthur Whittingham: Foundation's supervisor.
Dr. Markel: Medical doc on staff.
Charmaine: Teacher.
Dorothea “Teddy”: Arthur's assistant/lover. (I'm not sure her exact name. Sometimes they call her Dorothea and sometimes they call her Teddy.)
Dr. William Elsher: New psychiatrist
CIRQUE des MORTS
Byrone: Jillian's boyfriend.
Jillian: Hacker, Byrone's girlfriend.
Andy Jemison
Leighton Pierce
Louis: Patient.
Mark: Patient.
SIDE PIECES:
Sam Hallman: Patient. Vivian's boyfriend.
Vivian Capello: Patient.
Siobhan Kennedy: Patient. Sometimes nice.
Eliana: Patient. Usually nice.
Rian Thatcher: New patient, introduced in Book 2.
Charity Williams: Patient.
Jonathon: Guard.
Connor: Guard.
Tony: Chef.
Margaret: Avery’s caseworker.
Leah: Someone from the past, presumed dead.
Melanie Cromwell: Doctor.
Dr. West: Doctor.
It’s impossible to write a review for something when you’ve highlighted the entire book, so here are my ramblings instead. Please note – my quotes are NOT always exact. Sometimes I mesh them together.
Humanity doesn't exist in situations like this. It's revenge and retribution, the fuel to our souls……. If they want to play God, then I'll do them one better. I'll be the Devil.
After Avery was taken in the last book, Damon assembles the troops to collect their girl. Theo, Grey, and the rest of Cirque des Morts are dispatched to locate Aves and hopefully bring her back alive, and hopefully in one piece.
That's the hold that Avery has on us. We'd all walk through fire and broken glass to save her.
You get an origin story for one of our MMCs, Zap, "it's cold in here", pineapple pizza, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, kitchen duty, envelopes, drunk octopus, and HOLY HELL ANOTHER CLIFFY.
Love is more than pink hearts and romance. It's aggressive, violent—a danger. It can be all-consuming, obsessive, making every single personality trait and emotion appear.
I need Book 4 out now!!!! I can’t get enough of this love circle. Together Damon, Theo and Grey form the Holy Trinity and Avery is their guiding star!
SEX: I won’t even lie – I’m glad my vibrator is fully juiced after reading this. What you really want to know is at 27%, 43%, 85%, and fuck yes at 92%. That morgue scene?? JESUS SAVE ME!
Little Killer – You are my absolute everything. Everyone deserves the chance to love you too. So, if your heart belongs to three people, then that's okay. I'm not going anywhere, no matter what happens.
AVERY: She's really grown on me. She's getting stronger every book and I'm here for that.
OUR MMCs: Listen - The bromance between Grey and Theo will leave your tongue on the floor. They’re EVERYTHING. Grey is giving my boy Theo a run for his money. If you didn’t already love him, he’ll make you his bitch in this one. But don't think Damon is going to sleep on you - he's in it to win it!!
DAMON: Finally.... we get some of his origin story. He's proving himself in every way.
I was forgotten and tossed aside, treated like an insane criminal. But Avery accepts me for who I am, allowing me to be the devil in her dreams and her nightmares.
Besides, jealousy doesn't exist for me. Only the unwavering desire to make Avery happy.
FAMILY TREE: You know how I feel about keeping a list of characters. There is a list of characters with general information, and then a list in the spoilers that has info you won’t discover until you read this book. I’m putting this here for me because when Book 4 comes out, I want to be able to say “oh, yes. I remember who that person is.”
Lily Emerson-Dale: Foundation created by her family after she killed herself due to mental illness.
Avery White
Grey Hawthorne
Theo Ashwood
Damon Emerson Alexander Dale: We now know his full name!!!!
Alexander Dale: Board member. Damon's dad.
Dr. Christopher Smith: Psychiatrist, Damon's cousin.
Arthur Whittingham: Foundation's supervisor.
Dr. Markel: Medical doc on staff.
Charmaine: Teacher.
Dorothea “Teddy”: Arthur's assistant/lover. (I'm not sure her exact name. Sometimes they call her Dorothea and sometimes they call her Teddy.)
Dr. William Elsher: New psychiatrist
CIRQUE des MORTS
Byrone: Jillian's boyfriend.
Jillian: Hacker, Byrone's girlfriend.
Andy Jemison
Leighton Pierce
Louis: Patient.
Mark: Patient.
SIDE PIECES:
Sam Hallman: Patient. Vivian's boyfriend.
Vivian Capello: Patient.
Siobhan Kennedy: Patient. Sometimes nice.
Eliana: Patient. Usually nice.
Rian Thatcher: New patient, introduced in Book 2.
Charity Williams: Patient.
Jonathon: Guard.
Connor: Guard.
Tony: Chef.
Margaret: Avery’s caseworker.
Leah: Someone from the past, presumed dead.
Melanie Cromwell: Doctor.
Dr. West: Doctor.
March 28, 2026
I’m not reading this series, I’m speedrunning it.
February 17, 2025
⭐️5 🌶️3.75
“… unless you want us to ravage this place to the ground, I’d remember just what we are capable of… with the right motivation.”
Book 3 of the Dance with my Demons series and whew baby this was my favorite one yet. The angst , the tension … it’s time for retribution . It’s one thing my boys don’t play about and that’s Avery .
My girl has been put through the wringer in this asylum , but her saving grace is three men who are similar , but couldn’t be more different at the same time .
What happens when the three most dominant men in the asylum claim you ? all hell breaks loose.
This ends on the most disrespectful cliffhanger my poor heart could not take it , but that plot twist had me shook although I had a feeling that was the case even if it wasn’t said in the moment and I ain’t mad at it , but Arthur and Alexander surely are .
The games are surely on and I can’t wait for Exile👏🏾
Steph did her big one yet again and if anyone asks why I love why choose dark romance books ? CHAPTER MUTHAFUCKIN 32🔥😩
“… unless you want us to ravage this place to the ground, I’d remember just what we are capable of… with the right motivation.”
Book 3 of the Dance with my Demons series and whew baby this was my favorite one yet. The angst , the tension … it’s time for retribution . It’s one thing my boys don’t play about and that’s Avery .
My girl has been put through the wringer in this asylum , but her saving grace is three men who are similar , but couldn’t be more different at the same time .
What happens when the three most dominant men in the asylum claim you ? all hell breaks loose.
This ends on the most disrespectful cliffhanger my poor heart could not take it , but that plot twist had me shook although I had a feeling that was the case even if it wasn’t said in the moment and I ain’t mad at it , but Arthur and Alexander surely are .
The games are surely on and I can’t wait for Exile👏🏾
Steph did her big one yet again and if anyone asks why I love why choose dark romance books ? CHAPTER MUTHAFUCKIN 32🔥😩
May 14, 2025
I can’t comprehend how this book has so many 4+ star ratings. It’s very much the same as the first 2. Avery, Damon, Grey & Theo in an asylum-y thing. This one starts off from where #2 ends, she gets taken & experimented on/tortured (for like 17 hours and they somehow do like 5 diff torture methods on her) then they break her out and continue to just have meetings, talk about plans & escort Avery to appts. Boring, predictable but also just cheesy wattpad style stuff.
The morgue scene sure was good, but no panic attack is REALLY going to stop immediately because someone looks at u and puts a hand on ur neck. Saw the marriage thing coming as sooooon as they mentioned a clause in the contract.
Will I read 4? Obviously but only cos I need to know Damon’s ok.
The morgue scene sure was good, but no panic attack is REALLY going to stop immediately because someone looks at u and puts a hand on ur neck. Saw the marriage thing coming as sooooon as they mentioned a clause in the contract.
Will I read 4? Obviously but only cos I need to know Damon’s ok.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2025
Whew!!! This was the best one yet book 3 surpasses 1 & 2. One thing Damon, Grey & Theo don’t play about is Avery…they prove it in every way.
Grey gives his new best friend Theo a run for his money. Grey is very jealous but he loves Avery and whatever makes Avery happy makes Grey happy. The 3 most dominant men in Lilydale are all Avery’s.
In this book Alexander Dale believes he’s outsmarted his son Damon by getting into his trust fund to continue experimenting on patients without their consent, as he’s done with Avery and so many others. But when Christopher Damon’s cousin & psychiatrist of Lilydale shows Damon his mom’s Will, Damon was now found the one Damon loop hole his father won’t see coming, his mother Lily thought of everything to protect her son from his father and to keep his greedy paws off Damon’s trust. Lily Dale thought of everything to stop her husband & Damon’s father Alexander from taking full control of Lilydale.
If you love dark romance this definitely the asylum for you!!!
Grey gives his new best friend Theo a run for his money. Grey is very jealous but he loves Avery and whatever makes Avery happy makes Grey happy. The 3 most dominant men in Lilydale are all Avery’s.
In this book Alexander Dale believes he’s outsmarted his son Damon by getting into his trust fund to continue experimenting on patients without their consent, as he’s done with Avery and so many others. But when Christopher Damon’s cousin & psychiatrist of Lilydale shows Damon his mom’s Will, Damon was now found the one Damon loop hole his father won’t see coming, his mother Lily thought of everything to protect her son from his father and to keep his greedy paws off Damon’s trust. Lily Dale thought of everything to stop her husband & Damon’s father Alexander from taking full control of Lilydale.
If you love dark romance this definitely the asylum for you!!!
January 8, 2026
Okay, so the dedication AHHH! "Oh, you’re back again… It’s the morgue scenes, isn’t it?" Way to call me out!
The chase is real in this one, and I am living for it. Run, baby, run! I’m so glad Damon finally came to his senses and admitted his obvious feelings for Avery. The tension between them was endless. I do feel bad for Grey and Theo, though. I wish we got more from them, to be honest. I’m perfectly content with Theo and Grey, they’re my boys. Their playful banter together is hilarious, and that scene with Theo and Grey… Jaw dropped, blushing, and wanting more!
Avery is fiercely protected by these three men, and they are hell-bent on not letting her go.
And again—what that morgue has seen! What I would do to be a fly on the wall.
The cliffhanger, though. I’m crying and immediately going to book 4.
The chase is real in this one, and I am living for it. Run, baby, run! I’m so glad Damon finally came to his senses and admitted his obvious feelings for Avery. The tension between them was endless. I do feel bad for Grey and Theo, though. I wish we got more from them, to be honest. I’m perfectly content with Theo and Grey, they’re my boys. Their playful banter together is hilarious, and that scene with Theo and Grey… Jaw dropped, blushing, and wanting more!
Avery is fiercely protected by these three men, and they are hell-bent on not letting her go.
And again—what that morgue has seen! What I would do to be a fly on the wall.
The cliffhanger, though. I’m crying and immediately going to book 4.
October 19, 2025
I should have known, any man named Damon is immediately going to be my fave.
March 28, 2026
Ravage Hits Hard
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🩷💙💚❤️
Steam/Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 🤓😟🤯😎
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Full Cast - Duet Narration
Characters and Plot Dynamics
Ravage by Steph Macca pushes the Lilydale series into darker, more volatile territory as Avery White and the men orbiting her shift from survival to open defiance. The Lilydale Foundation Center continues to masquerade as a therapeutic institution, yet its true nature is a system built on exploitation, cruelty, and the manipulation of vulnerable young adults. Avery remains the emotional core of the story. Her trauma is still present, but her resilience has sharpened into something fierce. She is no longer simply enduring Lilydale. She is preparing to dismantle it.
Grey Hawthorne, Theo Ashwood, and Damon Emerson Dale form the unconventional relationship dynamic that defines the emotional landscape of the book. Grey is impulsive, territorial, and driven by instinct. Theo is quieter and more calculating, with a cold edge that hints at deeper psychological fractures. Damon carries the weight of privilege and generational abuse, which shapes his need for control and his struggle to trust his own emotions. Each man brings a different kind of danger, and Avery’s ability to see and accept their darkness becomes the foundation of their bond.
The plot escalates significantly as the characters uncover more about the Foundation’s origins and the powerful figures behind its operations. The shift from passive endurance to active rebellion gives the story a sense of urgency. Secrets unravel, alliances form, and the threat of retaliation grows. The group faces psychological warfare, physical danger, and the strain of maintaining unity while navigating jealousy and emotional vulnerability. Damon’s connection to the institution’s leadership adds a personal dimension to the conflict, making the fight not only about survival but about reclaiming autonomy and identity.
Highlights
• The evolution of the reverse harem dynamic feels refreshingly grounded. Grey and Theo’s initial hostility and refusal to share Avery adds tension that feels more realistic than the instant harmony often found in similar romances. When Damon becomes a romantic contender, the resulting friction adds another layer of emotional complexity.
• The pacing is relentless. Each chapter raises the stakes, blending emotional intensity with escalating danger. The first two books laid the groundwork, but this installment solidifies the relationships and propels the central conflict into full motion.
• Damon’s character development stands out. His emotional unraveling and gradual vulnerability deepen his role in the story and strengthen the emotional core of the group.
Drawbacks
• As the story progresses, the three men begin to feel more similar in tone and behavior. Their distinct personalities from the first book blur as their relationships with Avery deepen, which slightly reduces the contrast that initially made their dynamic so compelling.
• Theo receives less emotional focus than Grey and Damon. His scenes are impactful, but he sometimes feels overshadowed, which may leave readers wanting a more balanced distribution of intimacy and development.
Narration
The full cast duet narration enhances the story’s emotional weight. Marie Hawkins captures Avery’s fragility and strength with nuance. Joe Arden and Corvin King bring depth and intensity to their roles, while Anthony Palmini adds a softer but still resonant presence. The duet format creates a cinematic experience, allowing each character’s voice to stand on its own. Using the audiobook alongside Kindle Unlimited’s immersive reading option adds even more richness to the experience.
Final Opinion
Ravage is a gripping and emotionally charged installment that transforms the series from a story about surviving a corrupt institution into a battle for liberation. The relationships deepen, the stakes rise, and the characters embrace the darker parts of themselves in order to fight back. While some character distinctions blur and Theo receives less focus than the others, the emotional intensity and escalating conflict make this book a standout continuation. It sets the stage for an explosive next chapter and leaves the reader eager to see how Avery and her men will confront the forces that shaped them.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🩷💙💚❤️
Steam/Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌍
Character development: 🤓😟🤯😎
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Full Cast - Duet Narration
Characters and Plot Dynamics
Ravage by Steph Macca pushes the Lilydale series into darker, more volatile territory as Avery White and the men orbiting her shift from survival to open defiance. The Lilydale Foundation Center continues to masquerade as a therapeutic institution, yet its true nature is a system built on exploitation, cruelty, and the manipulation of vulnerable young adults. Avery remains the emotional core of the story. Her trauma is still present, but her resilience has sharpened into something fierce. She is no longer simply enduring Lilydale. She is preparing to dismantle it.
Grey Hawthorne, Theo Ashwood, and Damon Emerson Dale form the unconventional relationship dynamic that defines the emotional landscape of the book. Grey is impulsive, territorial, and driven by instinct. Theo is quieter and more calculating, with a cold edge that hints at deeper psychological fractures. Damon carries the weight of privilege and generational abuse, which shapes his need for control and his struggle to trust his own emotions. Each man brings a different kind of danger, and Avery’s ability to see and accept their darkness becomes the foundation of their bond.
The plot escalates significantly as the characters uncover more about the Foundation’s origins and the powerful figures behind its operations. The shift from passive endurance to active rebellion gives the story a sense of urgency. Secrets unravel, alliances form, and the threat of retaliation grows. The group faces psychological warfare, physical danger, and the strain of maintaining unity while navigating jealousy and emotional vulnerability. Damon’s connection to the institution’s leadership adds a personal dimension to the conflict, making the fight not only about survival but about reclaiming autonomy and identity.
Highlights
• The evolution of the reverse harem dynamic feels refreshingly grounded. Grey and Theo’s initial hostility and refusal to share Avery adds tension that feels more realistic than the instant harmony often found in similar romances. When Damon becomes a romantic contender, the resulting friction adds another layer of emotional complexity.
• The pacing is relentless. Each chapter raises the stakes, blending emotional intensity with escalating danger. The first two books laid the groundwork, but this installment solidifies the relationships and propels the central conflict into full motion.
• Damon’s character development stands out. His emotional unraveling and gradual vulnerability deepen his role in the story and strengthen the emotional core of the group.
Drawbacks
• As the story progresses, the three men begin to feel more similar in tone and behavior. Their distinct personalities from the first book blur as their relationships with Avery deepen, which slightly reduces the contrast that initially made their dynamic so compelling.
• Theo receives less emotional focus than Grey and Damon. His scenes are impactful, but he sometimes feels overshadowed, which may leave readers wanting a more balanced distribution of intimacy and development.
Narration
The full cast duet narration enhances the story’s emotional weight. Marie Hawkins captures Avery’s fragility and strength with nuance. Joe Arden and Corvin King bring depth and intensity to their roles, while Anthony Palmini adds a softer but still resonant presence. The duet format creates a cinematic experience, allowing each character’s voice to stand on its own. Using the audiobook alongside Kindle Unlimited’s immersive reading option adds even more richness to the experience.
Final Opinion
Ravage is a gripping and emotionally charged installment that transforms the series from a story about surviving a corrupt institution into a battle for liberation. The relationships deepen, the stakes rise, and the characters embrace the darker parts of themselves in order to fight back. While some character distinctions blur and Theo receives less focus than the others, the emotional intensity and escalating conflict make this book a standout continuation. It sets the stage for an explosive next chapter and leaves the reader eager to see how Avery and her men will confront the forces that shaped them.
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September 8, 2025
WHYYYYYYYYY?!!!!!😭😭😭😭
YOU’RE TELLING ME I HAVE TO WAIT DAYS??? I CAN’T! After that ending are you kidding me?!!!
I need to calm down… no screw that I’m devastated and I’m allowed to be 😭😭
YOU’RE TELLING ME I HAVE TO WAIT DAYS??? I CAN’T! After that ending are you kidding me?!!!
I need to calm down… no screw that I’m devastated and I’m allowed to be 😭😭
June 16, 2026
PARDON??? I totally saw the marriage clause coming but omfg. The amount of times I was kicking my feet and screaming😭 Damon got our girl and now everyone is together. I felt like i was waiting forever for Damon to get over his nonsense. Also Grey grew so much🥹 "boyfriend in law" killed me 🤣 nothing serious better not have happened to my boys. I'm immediately starting the next book.
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May 1, 2026
★★★★
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
okayyy this one was a step up for me. there’s way more plot this time and it actually feels like things are going somewhere, which made me way more invested.
the spice is still delivering and fits the chaos of this world perfectly. i’m also still loving the characters even though they’re messy and frustrating in the best way.
the audiobook narration??? obsessed. it adds so much extra tension and emotion, i genuinely think it made the experience better.
but omg this series is making me so angry. i just need that place to burn to the ground already. i’m fully locked in now and can’t wait to finish it.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
okayyy this one was a step up for me. there’s way more plot this time and it actually feels like things are going somewhere, which made me way more invested.
the spice is still delivering and fits the chaos of this world perfectly. i’m also still loving the characters even though they’re messy and frustrating in the best way.
the audiobook narration??? obsessed. it adds so much extra tension and emotion, i genuinely think it made the experience better.
but omg this series is making me so angry. i just need that place to burn to the ground already. i’m fully locked in now and can’t wait to finish it.
October 22, 2025
I really wanted to love it. But the main characters have no depth and don’t undergo any real development. The men’s personalities are almost indistinguishable — they share the same motivations, thoughts, and character traits. They have backstories, but not true personalities. The setting and background were strong, but without distinct characters no scene mattered. The men lacked genuine relationships with one another. The story had so much potential, yet it fell flat, failed to engage, and was hard to get through. I gave it a genuine chance — three books. And that’s really because of the author; She’d discovered a secret door straight into the erotic fantasies psychiatric wards can bring — with three men. She had every player in position. But then she failed to deliver. I hoped for more.
November 18, 2025
Honestly, these books are too addictive
June 21, 2026
What the hell happened to this series? From plot to characters-this was bad. I don’t think I liked anything in Ravage, and that’s a damn shame.
I have no idea what Avery wants from her life. She blames all the people in her past (police, doctors etc.) for not doing anything to help her. Apparently neither did her best friend, because if she did, Avery wouldn’t be stuck in an abusive home.
She then says that even if she managed to run away back then, she would have been free but alone, invisible, blend into the crowd. Um why is that a bad thing? Isn’t that what she wanted? To escape her father and live somewhere else, free of him? I don’t get it.
Then she says that Lilydale “freed” her, making her no longer invisible and a liability (what?) She says she found self-worth and strength. Why, because three guys want to fuck her? I mean, that seems to be the only reason why she stopped hating herself, although I really doubt she ever did. The way she psychoanalyses herself and justifies her actions and feelings makes me think she has no idea what’s going on. She desperately clings to Damon, Theo and Grey, depends on them to protect her, save her, please her, even feed her, as she seemingly is completely helpless without them. Where is her tenacity and determination that make her sooo special?
She was kept in the basement level of the facility for 17 hours (not even a day), and the guys went crazy like she was there for weeks. The “bad guys” made her take a cold bath and they performed electrotherapy on her, but for some reason showing her a video of Grey having sex with another girl was the most traumatic torture of them all. Funny how she asked Grey to respect her “needs” and accept Theo in their weird little triangle, which he did, even if it went against his very nature, but Grey fucking any one else? Nope. Immediate betrayal. In fact, when Damon rescues her, the first thing she asks is who was that girl Grey was fucking, because that was the most important thing to her at the time, forget about being drugged and electrocuted. This is not an FMC I can support, sympathise or relate with in any way, I’m sorry. I can’t believe the Avery from Unhinged has become…this.
It was not just Avery. All characters went downhill.
My baby boy Grey…
Grey: How I felt about Leah was only a fraction of what I do for Avery.
Grey: Love was not an emotion I was familiar with until Avery.
Are you freaking kidding me? In Unhinged Grey was devastated by Leah’s death. The girl he loved was killed under his watch and now he tries to downplay it? Why? To show how much more special Avery is? Because…why? Nope nope.
Theo basically blended into the background. If he didn’t exist, the book would have been exactly the same. He adds nothing to the story.
Even Damon, the most interesting character, complex and distinct, was ultimately ruined by Avery. It would have been perfectly fine if he remained her reluctant friend, but no. Avery can’t have friends, only guys who like to fuck her.
On top of that, there is no real connection between the guys. Grey and Damon’s friendship was great in Unhinged but now it’s completely gone because they only care about Avery and not each other. Also, I think that at this point Grey is agreeing to share Avery because he has to, not because he wants to.
I think Macca forgot that her story is taking place in a mental asylum. They are all supposed to be mental patients, unhinged and deranged, but they all sound and act like college kids who are in a secret society. Everyone in Cirque de morts is completely normal. Other patients are never mentioned, it’s like they don’t exist. That’s why Avery freaking out about her file leaking was so funny to me. “Now everyone is going to know I have mental issues”. Girl. You are in a mental institution, everyone there has mental issues, grow up!
The smut was not smutting in this one. Not that smut was amazing in previous books, but in Ravage, I just wasn’t interested. I didn’t even find the foursome hot, which was supposed to be the sexiest scene in the book. I cringed at the non existent prep for anal, and all I kept thinking was “ouch”. Also, if you are going to have 3 guys having sex with 1 girl at the same time, and not have the guys kiss, touch or fuck each other, then what is the point? It seemed like they went out of their way not to touch each other which was so bizarre to me. It made the whole thing look stale and mechanical rather than sensual and enjoyable. They just filled Avery’s holes and that was it.
The ending…Avery signed a freaking marriage licence without knowing what she was signing. OK she was trusting enough that she didn’t even read the thing, fine. But Damon tricked Avery into marrying him without her consent, and we are supposed to just blow past it because he got shot? Who cares? What he did was beyond deplorable. If he explained to Avery what was happening she would have happily signed, I’m sure of that. So, why keep it a secret from her? He told the other guys (who didn’t tell Avery anything, either), so not telling Avery was just wretched.
I can’t believe this series took such a bad turn. I think I am going to read Exile because at this point I am committed and I want to finish the series so I can have a more well rounded opinion.
Not even the audiobook performances could save this garbage fire of a book.
I have no idea what Avery wants from her life. She blames all the people in her past (police, doctors etc.) for not doing anything to help her. Apparently neither did her best friend, because if she did, Avery wouldn’t be stuck in an abusive home.
She then says that even if she managed to run away back then, she would have been free but alone, invisible, blend into the crowd. Um why is that a bad thing? Isn’t that what she wanted? To escape her father and live somewhere else, free of him? I don’t get it.
Then she says that Lilydale “freed” her, making her no longer invisible and a liability (what?) She says she found self-worth and strength. Why, because three guys want to fuck her? I mean, that seems to be the only reason why she stopped hating herself, although I really doubt she ever did. The way she psychoanalyses herself and justifies her actions and feelings makes me think she has no idea what’s going on. She desperately clings to Damon, Theo and Grey, depends on them to protect her, save her, please her, even feed her, as she seemingly is completely helpless without them. Where is her tenacity and determination that make her sooo special?
She was kept in the basement level of the facility for 17 hours (not even a day), and the guys went crazy like she was there for weeks. The “bad guys” made her take a cold bath and they performed electrotherapy on her, but for some reason showing her a video of Grey having sex with another girl was the most traumatic torture of them all. Funny how she asked Grey to respect her “needs” and accept Theo in their weird little triangle, which he did, even if it went against his very nature, but Grey fucking any one else? Nope. Immediate betrayal. In fact, when Damon rescues her, the first thing she asks is who was that girl Grey was fucking, because that was the most important thing to her at the time, forget about being drugged and electrocuted. This is not an FMC I can support, sympathise or relate with in any way, I’m sorry. I can’t believe the Avery from Unhinged has become…this.
It was not just Avery. All characters went downhill.
My baby boy Grey…
Grey: How I felt about Leah was only a fraction of what I do for Avery.
Grey: Love was not an emotion I was familiar with until Avery.
Are you freaking kidding me? In Unhinged Grey was devastated by Leah’s death. The girl he loved was killed under his watch and now he tries to downplay it? Why? To show how much more special Avery is? Because…why? Nope nope.
Theo basically blended into the background. If he didn’t exist, the book would have been exactly the same. He adds nothing to the story.
Even Damon, the most interesting character, complex and distinct, was ultimately ruined by Avery. It would have been perfectly fine if he remained her reluctant friend, but no. Avery can’t have friends, only guys who like to fuck her.
On top of that, there is no real connection between the guys. Grey and Damon’s friendship was great in Unhinged but now it’s completely gone because they only care about Avery and not each other. Also, I think that at this point Grey is agreeing to share Avery because he has to, not because he wants to.
I think Macca forgot that her story is taking place in a mental asylum. They are all supposed to be mental patients, unhinged and deranged, but they all sound and act like college kids who are in a secret society. Everyone in Cirque de morts is completely normal. Other patients are never mentioned, it’s like they don’t exist. That’s why Avery freaking out about her file leaking was so funny to me. “Now everyone is going to know I have mental issues”. Girl. You are in a mental institution, everyone there has mental issues, grow up!
The smut was not smutting in this one. Not that smut was amazing in previous books, but in Ravage, I just wasn’t interested. I didn’t even find the foursome hot, which was supposed to be the sexiest scene in the book. I cringed at the non existent prep for anal, and all I kept thinking was “ouch”. Also, if you are going to have 3 guys having sex with 1 girl at the same time, and not have the guys kiss, touch or fuck each other, then what is the point? It seemed like they went out of their way not to touch each other which was so bizarre to me. It made the whole thing look stale and mechanical rather than sensual and enjoyable. They just filled Avery’s holes and that was it.
The ending…Avery signed a freaking marriage licence without knowing what she was signing. OK she was trusting enough that she didn’t even read the thing, fine. But Damon tricked Avery into marrying him without her consent, and we are supposed to just blow past it because he got shot? Who cares? What he did was beyond deplorable. If he explained to Avery what was happening she would have happily signed, I’m sure of that. So, why keep it a secret from her? He told the other guys (who didn’t tell Avery anything, either), so not telling Avery was just wretched.
I can’t believe this series took such a bad turn. I think I am going to read Exile because at this point I am committed and I want to finish the series so I can have a more well rounded opinion.
Not even the audiobook performances could save this garbage fire of a book.
May 25, 2026
3.5✨ I was getting a bit over it at times as you’ll be able to tell I don’t feel this needed to be 4 books, even the audio was struggling to save me in the middle but I’ll probably still tune right in for book 4 let’s be real. Mainly Avery, her constant monologue on the same topics during her pov was starting to annoy me… I feel for you gorgeous girl but I got you the first 7 times. I loveee the mmc’s separately, their power dynamic in this one was also starting to irritate me too sorry as I said in my last review I thought Grey should be allowed to get violent instead he had instant character growth in the blink of an eye and was perfectly mature booo boring🍅 (I love toxicity, sue me🫣) except like the last 2 chapters were a slay with them all together🌶️ back to the audio Joe Arden really puts his whole bussy into that shit, loved it sir Damon pov was entertaining af
January 22, 2026
⭐️ 3.5 an extra .5 for that spice at the end and for Damon because OH MY GOD he is divine 🤌🏼😮💨
October 16, 2025
Scarred and relentless.
Stakes escalate, hearts crack wider and the push pull becomes savage and addictive.
This one leaves you wanting more. ⚡️
Stakes escalate, hearts crack wider and the push pull becomes savage and addictive.
This one leaves you wanting more. ⚡️
February 18, 2025
My Rating: 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Series Rating: TBD
We Have:
✅ Why Choose Romance
✅ Multi-POV
✅ Dark Themes
✅ Mental Health
✅ Mystery
✅ Emotional Trauma
✅ Touch Her and Die
I have been waiting on this book since I closed Echoes and Ravage by Steph Macca absolutely wrecked me. I’ve read almost 300 books listed on Goodreads, and only eight have EVER received five stars from me—this is my ninth. Steph (oh yea, she's my bestie - we're on a first-name basis) now holds TWO spots on my exclusive five-star list, and I don’t know what I’m going to do with myself until Exile comes out. The book hangover is real, and I feel bad for whatever I read next because nothing is going to measure up. I read this bad boy in 9 hours.... and that was me trying to take it slow...
From the start, this book had me hooked. The tension, the emotion, the constant edge-of-your-seat moments—I devoured every second. Avery’s strength in the thick of things, Damon’s ruthless determination, Gray’s unhinged sweetness, and Theo’s grounding presence all pulled me in. The possibility of a new dynamic being added to the mix after a moment had me ridiculously excited.
Steph does not oversaturate these books with smutty scenes, but when she gives them to you, OMFG they’re phenomenally written, never repetitive, and absolutely unforgettable. Baaayyybeee I needed to change my underwear no less than 6 times while reading this - check my notes and highlights... I counted.
Sheph was cock teasing us through so much of the book I was starting to think we weren't going to get the one scene we were craving, but then we did, and it was everything. EVERYTHING!!!! The emotional weight of that moment, plus the significance of the location, left me breathless.
I loved getting insight into each character’s mind—Theo pulling them all together emotionally, Gray accepting that loving more than one person is okay, and Damon well just Damon everything....
The ending? Even though I kind of saw it coming, I was still left shocked and now I’m torn about Christopher’s character. I don’t know where Steph is going with him, and that uncertainty has me on edge.
This book gave me everything I wanted and more. It’s dark, emotional, intense, and utterly unforgettable.
NonContext spoilers that I HAVE to get off my chest (IYKYK)
- The MF library "tasting" - my damn knees gave out …. And the potential dynamic that looks like is building 🥴🥴🥴
- HE. WORE. THE. FUCKING. MASK!!!!!! …. I can’t … I just can’t 💦
- The morgue... OMG OMG THE MORGUE…the leader leading - and OMG the way I had to put the book down and figure out how to breathe again.... Whewwww CHILLLLEEEEEEEE!!
UPDATE
I went into the audiobooks thinking I’d just relive the drama, the smut, the chaos. Cute, right? Biiiiiiitch, I felt it harder. Like, unholy-level hard. Somehow the second time around hit even deeper than the first—emotionally, physically, spiritually. I’m not okay. I am so far from okay I’m basically astral projecting through unhinged fangirl space and time.
The way Steph executed this plot should be fucking illegal. A masterclass in carnage, betrayal, tension, and character growth that makes you want to lick the page and sob at the same time. I was obsessed before—feral, sure—but I’ve evolved into something worse. Something twitchy. Something emotionally unstable and deeply satisfied.
And let’s make one thing clear:
📌 Book 1 - Still a solid 4-star banger.
📌 Book 2 - STILL. FIVE. FUCKING. STARS. No debates. No hesitations. I was kicking my feet like a dumbass, blushing like a schoolgirl, and rewinding scenes just to hear the filth again. Added 30+ new highlights while listening. Yes, listening. Thirty. As in I nearly ruined my phone because I couldn’t stop touching it. The Kindle app’s tired. I’m not.
Still reppin’ Team Grey like a rabid hoe on a mission, but Damon... Yeah… I flitted. Don’t judge me. That man’s backstory cracked something open in me and now I need therapy. Or him. Probably both. He wrecked me in ways I didn’t see coming, and I liked it.
This series is just… art. Violent, emotional, sticky art. Every twist lands. Every reveal slaps. Every unhinged moment feels like a gift from the smut gods. buuuuut Exile I already know it’s going to demolish my will to function. Whatever Steph does to us in that finale I’ll take it. Happily. Horny. Broken.
Just maybe include some backup panties and a hydration packet with the pre-order. A bitch is gonna need ‘em.
Series Rating: TBD
We Have:
✅ Why Choose Romance
✅ Multi-POV
✅ Dark Themes
✅ Mental Health
✅ Mystery
✅ Emotional Trauma
✅ Touch Her and Die
I have been waiting on this book since I closed Echoes and Ravage by Steph Macca absolutely wrecked me. I’ve read almost 300 books listed on Goodreads, and only eight have EVER received five stars from me—this is my ninth. Steph (oh yea, she's my bestie - we're on a first-name basis) now holds TWO spots on my exclusive five-star list, and I don’t know what I’m going to do with myself until Exile comes out. The book hangover is real, and I feel bad for whatever I read next because nothing is going to measure up. I read this bad boy in 9 hours.... and that was me trying to take it slow...
From the start, this book had me hooked. The tension, the emotion, the constant edge-of-your-seat moments—I devoured every second. Avery’s strength in the thick of things, Damon’s ruthless determination, Gray’s unhinged sweetness, and Theo’s grounding presence all pulled me in. The possibility of a new dynamic being added to the mix after a moment had me ridiculously excited.
Steph does not oversaturate these books with smutty scenes, but when she gives them to you, OMFG they’re phenomenally written, never repetitive, and absolutely unforgettable. Baaayyybeee I needed to change my underwear no less than 6 times while reading this - check my notes and highlights... I counted.
Sheph was cock teasing us through so much of the book I was starting to think we weren't going to get the one scene we were craving, but then we did, and it was everything. EVERYTHING!!!! The emotional weight of that moment, plus the significance of the location, left me breathless.
I loved getting insight into each character’s mind—Theo pulling them all together emotionally, Gray accepting that loving more than one person is okay, and Damon well just Damon everything....
The ending? Even though I kind of saw it coming, I was still left shocked and now I’m torn about Christopher’s character. I don’t know where Steph is going with him, and that uncertainty has me on edge.
This book gave me everything I wanted and more. It’s dark, emotional, intense, and utterly unforgettable.
NonContext spoilers that I HAVE to get off my chest (IYKYK)
- The MF library "tasting" - my damn knees gave out …. And the potential dynamic that looks like is building 🥴🥴🥴
- HE. WORE. THE. FUCKING. MASK!!!!!! …. I can’t … I just can’t 💦
- The morgue... OMG OMG THE MORGUE…the leader leading - and OMG the way I had to put the book down and figure out how to breathe again.... Whewwww CHILLLLEEEEEEEE!!
UPDATE
I went into the audiobooks thinking I’d just relive the drama, the smut, the chaos. Cute, right? Biiiiiiitch, I felt it harder. Like, unholy-level hard. Somehow the second time around hit even deeper than the first—emotionally, physically, spiritually. I’m not okay. I am so far from okay I’m basically astral projecting through unhinged fangirl space and time.
The way Steph executed this plot should be fucking illegal. A masterclass in carnage, betrayal, tension, and character growth that makes you want to lick the page and sob at the same time. I was obsessed before—feral, sure—but I’ve evolved into something worse. Something twitchy. Something emotionally unstable and deeply satisfied.
And let’s make one thing clear:
📌 Book 1 - Still a solid 4-star banger.
📌 Book 2 - STILL. FIVE. FUCKING. STARS. No debates. No hesitations. I was kicking my feet like a dumbass, blushing like a schoolgirl, and rewinding scenes just to hear the filth again. Added 30+ new highlights while listening. Yes, listening. Thirty. As in I nearly ruined my phone because I couldn’t stop touching it. The Kindle app’s tired. I’m not.
Still reppin’ Team Grey like a rabid hoe on a mission, but Damon... Yeah… I flitted. Don’t judge me. That man’s backstory cracked something open in me and now I need therapy. Or him. Probably both. He wrecked me in ways I didn’t see coming, and I liked it.
This series is just… art. Violent, emotional, sticky art. Every twist lands. Every reveal slaps. Every unhinged moment feels like a gift from the smut gods. buuuuut Exile I already know it’s going to demolish my will to function. Whatever Steph does to us in that finale I’ll take it. Happily. Horny. Broken.
Just maybe include some backup panties and a hydration packet with the pre-order. A bitch is gonna need ‘em.
May 26, 2026
This was definitely the peak of the series for me so far.
I’ve really grown attached to these characters over the course of the series, and I loved seeing how much they've evolved here - especially Avery. Little by little she's healing, becoming more confident, and finally learning to trust herself and her own judgment. Watching her stand up for herself and the people she loves made me proud of her.
And I’m very proud of Grey too for the way he handled and even initiated the sharing situation.
Meanwhile Theo remains the most unbothered man alive, so I never stress about him 😂
This was the book where Damon finally opened up to me as a character. His backstory - especially everything involving his mom - got me emotional several times.
There's something quiet and tender about his relationship with Avery. I'm honestly glad it took three books to get here because now I fully buy into their connection.
I really thought I'd figured out the twist this time, but Steph said "absolutely not" and hit me with another one.
And the audiobook continues to be immaculate. I fully recommend experiencing this series in audio format. No notes for any of the narrators - they all fit their characters perfectly.
I’ve really grown attached to these characters over the course of the series, and I loved seeing how much they've evolved here - especially Avery. Little by little she's healing, becoming more confident, and finally learning to trust herself and her own judgment. Watching her stand up for herself and the people she loves made me proud of her.
And I’m very proud of Grey too for the way he handled and even initiated the sharing situation.
Meanwhile Theo remains the most unbothered man alive, so I never stress about him 😂
This was the book where Damon finally opened up to me as a character. His backstory - especially everything involving his mom - got me emotional several times.
There's something quiet and tender about his relationship with Avery. I'm honestly glad it took three books to get here because now I fully buy into their connection.
I really thought I'd figured out the twist this time, but Steph said "absolutely not" and hit me with another one.
And the audiobook continues to be immaculate. I fully recommend experiencing this series in audio format. No notes for any of the narrators - they all fit their characters perfectly.
July 11, 2026
2.5⭐️
I admit, it was my own mistake to keep reading this series—it just doesn’t do anything for me. Apparently, I needed a reminder of why I stopped reading it in the first place. Luckily, the audiobook narration was good enough to keep me engaged until the end.
It still amuses me how they’re playing at being some kind of mob group in a mental hospital 😂 I can't take it seriously. If they’re supposed to locked in there, I really don’t believe they’d be able to move around so freely and do everything they’re doing there.
And I still don’t get why all three guys are so obsessed with Avery—honestly, she’s such a boring FMC 🥱
Can I still promise I won’t read any more—the last part? No 🤡 Now that I’ve gotten this far, I’ll probably read it to the end just for shits and giggles.
I admit, it was my own mistake to keep reading this series—it just doesn’t do anything for me. Apparently, I needed a reminder of why I stopped reading it in the first place. Luckily, the audiobook narration was good enough to keep me engaged until the end.
It still amuses me how they’re playing at being some kind of mob group in a mental hospital 😂 I can't take it seriously. If they’re supposed to locked in there, I really don’t believe they’d be able to move around so freely and do everything they’re doing there.
And I still don’t get why all three guys are so obsessed with Avery—honestly, she’s such a boring FMC 🥱
Can I still promise I won’t read any more—the last part? No 🤡 Now that I’ve gotten this far, I’ll probably read it to the end just for shits and giggles.
August 6, 2025
To be honest I don't even know why I decided to continue with the series 😅 but here I am...
I felt like I was reading the same book for the 3rd time. Damon suddenly catching feelings for Avery did not make sense to me...
Really, there was no chemistry. The whole thing between those two felt forced to me.
These two should have just been friends.
Appreciate the audiobook though. The narrators did a great job.
I felt like I was reading the same book for the 3rd time. Damon suddenly catching feelings for Avery did not make sense to me...
Really, there was no chemistry. The whole thing between those two felt forced to me.
These two should have just been friends.
Appreciate the audiobook though. The narrators did a great job.
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