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Savage Love: A Dark Dystopian Romance
They say I am unruly. Broken.
He says I am different. Resistant.
I was born into subservience, but the savages give me freedom.
Freedom to choose.
Freedom to submit.
Pleasure might be my first lesson, but liberation supersedes.
I am the key to salvation.
I am the future of Ossara.
This is a DARK dystopian romance with heavy triggers. Reader's discretion is highly advised.
He says I am different. Resistant.
I was born into subservience, but the savages give me freedom.
Freedom to choose.
Freedom to submit.
Pleasure might be my first lesson, but liberation supersedes.
I am the key to salvation.
I am the future of Ossara.
This is a DARK dystopian romance with heavy triggers. Reader's discretion is highly advised.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2025
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Emily Klepp is a Western North Carolina native residing in eastern Tennessee with her loving husband and two beautiful children. She has been writing since she was fourteen years old as a way to cope with her anxiety. She hopes to help others be able to speak their truth by writing about topics that are considered too taboo for societal norms.
Emily Klepp is a Western North Carolina native residing in eastern Tennessee with her loving husband and two beautiful children. She has been writing since she was fourteen years old as a way to cope with her anxiety. She hopes to help others be able to speak their truth by writing about topics that are considered too taboo for societal norms.
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October 17, 2025
I was excited to see Klepp did her toes into a dystopian theme and I am happy to say she did an excellent job on this one. I loved Astra, and watching her grow into her power and find herself was beautiful. This one is great for people who enjoy books like Handmaid but want more Smut! It is a bit dark though and some parts may be triggering so just be careful.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
October 7, 2025
This book was good and dark it was also a fantasy with similarities to handmaids tale all things I love and I had a great time watching astra evolve into her true self
October 4, 2025
After a Great War, one country falls into a technological way of life. The rich rule and their rules mean people are staged into colours depicting their usefulness in this society.
FMC, Astra a strong willed woman is the chosen wife of the son of the ruler. She is set in a life that she no longer wishes to live to be at his beck and call constantly, his cruel ways only getting worse. Until her caretaker offers her a way out. Finding herself on an island with her life partners, her abilities come forth.
A quick couple of hours read, with lots of smut, a small plot and loaded with revenge 🤭
FMC, Astra a strong willed woman is the chosen wife of the son of the ruler. She is set in a life that she no longer wishes to live to be at his beck and call constantly, his cruel ways only getting worse. Until her caretaker offers her a way out. Finding herself on an island with her life partners, her abilities come forth.
A quick couple of hours read, with lots of smut, a small plot and loaded with revenge 🤭
September 22, 2025
Savage Love is a stunning, dark romance set in a dystopian world that will completely captivate you. Emily Klepp creates a harsh yet fascinating environment, but it’s the unforgettable main character that truly makes this story special. The main character goes through a change—from being someone who always follows orders to someone who learns the importance of making choices, yielding, and ultimately finding their strength. This transformation is deeply moving. Watching Astra become her own individual and flourish into a fighter will always be what sells this book for Me. Klepp shows the brutality of the oppressive system honestly while also including moments of care and sensuality.
Zev is a complex character: both menacing and attractive, yet also surprisingly hopeful in certain ways.
What makes Savage Love unique is its willingness to explore dark themes like forced submission, psychological abuse, corrupt leaders, and even torture. However, it does not glorify the suffering; instead, it examines trauma, consent, and what true freedom means. The risks are high, and Klepp pays close attention to them. The suspense is unending. Even though there are difficult topics (some of which can be triggering), the emotional payoffs are significant: reclaiming one’s identity, finding freedom through love and choices, and imagining a future based on defiance.
I honestly wish there was more to this book. I could read for hours about this society and plot line.
Zev is a complex character: both menacing and attractive, yet also surprisingly hopeful in certain ways.
What makes Savage Love unique is its willingness to explore dark themes like forced submission, psychological abuse, corrupt leaders, and even torture. However, it does not glorify the suffering; instead, it examines trauma, consent, and what true freedom means. The risks are high, and Klepp pays close attention to them. The suspense is unending. Even though there are difficult topics (some of which can be triggering), the emotional payoffs are significant: reclaiming one’s identity, finding freedom through love and choices, and imagining a future based on defiance.
I honestly wish there was more to this book. I could read for hours about this society and plot line.
September 20, 2025
Astra is living in a post apocalyptic type city. The government controls everything. She is married off to Vinney only to discover Lyra. Lyra is genetically mutated but no one knows. Ren and Zev are brothers camped out across the street trying to get all the like minded people snuck out. Lyra sacrifices herself so Astra can get to freedom where she connects to both Ren and Zev. Only to decide to save all the mutated. I’m usually not one for this type of book but it was an amazing read!
September 27, 2025
This was brilliant - the usual Emily flair with a sci-fi twist!
Even though this isn't her usual genre/theme, she did a great job at giving it enough flair without being too far-fetched - the FMC is great, going from traumatised to hello strong, the MMCs are *chefs kiss* and the smut is on fire as always!
Thanks for another excellent book!
Even though this isn't her usual genre/theme, she did a great job at giving it enough flair without being too far-fetched - the FMC is great, going from traumatised to hello strong, the MMCs are *chefs kiss* and the smut is on fire as always!
Thanks for another excellent book!
October 3, 2025
This very well maybe my favorite book so far that I've read from Emily. It was dark but there was also some comedic relief in here that was so good. And of course the spicy time was good and rough. Astra revenge was epic.
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October 11, 2025DROPPED.
Insta-love didn't do it for me, and the world building was superficial at best.
It's not a bad story, in fact, it's passionate, but I like romance with a hint of a challenge.
The only dark part about this would likely be the rape scenes.
Insta-love didn't do it for me, and the world building was superficial at best.
It's not a bad story, in fact, it's passionate, but I like romance with a hint of a challenge.
The only dark part about this would likely be the rape scenes.
October 16, 2025
The world building in this was amazing and the story had passion as well! the Dark Dystopian Romance aspect was amazing I loved the vibes of this. I had a delightful time reading through this and thought it was well written. I could not put this down and was intrigued from Start to finish. this had an incredible ending.
September 24, 2025
I love a good dark romance and Emily Klepp does not disappoint in the Dark Dystopian Romance.
"An array of colours flashes in my dreams. This is my life partner.
“Mhmm. I had a dream last night,” I smile. “What colour did you see?” she asks as I undress for the fitting. “All of them.”
After the great war a new founding father Neil Ossara developed a new society called, Ossara. Unfortunately technology became so over developed that only the rich came out on top.
It divided its people into groupings, replacing traditional surnames with designated colours.
Astra fell under the lavender umbrella, a female used for breeding. Given to a chosen husband of the Governments choosing.
She hoped her life would improve once she left the group home, until she found out her new husband was none other than Vinny Black, the son of the Leader of Ossara. The coldest and cruelest man known within the city.
Having no where to run and hide, she takes what is given to her, that is the degradation, abuse and rape on a daily basis. A woman is not allowed to 'enjoy" their sexual experiences and as Astra soon found out when she orgasmed, punishment was given. She received daily beatings from Vinny. Vinney also brands Astra, making sure that everyone knows who she belongs to.
Zev, from beyond the wall, watches as his true life partner is raped and tortured every day. He needs to extract Astra sooner rather than later.
This story evolves as Astra is removed from her chosen husband and secretly taken beyond the wall to Zorvex where Zev is their Leader.
He teaches Astra their ways and shows her that she too has a genetic mutation and will be coming into her powers once the suppressants given to her in Ossara leave her body.
Giving herself to Zev, she finally finds pleasure in having sex. Zev loves her with all his heart and intends to keep Astra safe. He removes Vinney's brand and replaces it with a tattoo that he also wears on his forearm.....with a rainbow of colours spiralling up the arm!
His brother Ren, also harbours feelings for Astra but keeps it to himself, until his secret is outed as Astra finds that she can also read minds....and knows Ren's fantasies that include himself and Astra having plenty of sex! This leads to the discovery of having more than one life partner....which is Great for Astra in the bedroom department LOL!
Plenty of heated scenes with lots of spice, that fits well within the story.
Astra decides to put herself out in the firing line as the people of Zorvex plan to destroy the Government of Ossara. Revenge is sweet!
Loved this short spicy story, it was an easy read and I could of read more tbh! Loved it.
"An array of colours flashes in my dreams. This is my life partner.
“Mhmm. I had a dream last night,” I smile. “What colour did you see?” she asks as I undress for the fitting. “All of them.”
After the great war a new founding father Neil Ossara developed a new society called, Ossara. Unfortunately technology became so over developed that only the rich came out on top.
It divided its people into groupings, replacing traditional surnames with designated colours.
Astra fell under the lavender umbrella, a female used for breeding. Given to a chosen husband of the Governments choosing.
She hoped her life would improve once she left the group home, until she found out her new husband was none other than Vinny Black, the son of the Leader of Ossara. The coldest and cruelest man known within the city.
Having no where to run and hide, she takes what is given to her, that is the degradation, abuse and rape on a daily basis. A woman is not allowed to 'enjoy" their sexual experiences and as Astra soon found out when she orgasmed, punishment was given. She received daily beatings from Vinny. Vinney also brands Astra, making sure that everyone knows who she belongs to.
Zev, from beyond the wall, watches as his true life partner is raped and tortured every day. He needs to extract Astra sooner rather than later.
This story evolves as Astra is removed from her chosen husband and secretly taken beyond the wall to Zorvex where Zev is their Leader.
He teaches Astra their ways and shows her that she too has a genetic mutation and will be coming into her powers once the suppressants given to her in Ossara leave her body.
Giving herself to Zev, she finally finds pleasure in having sex. Zev loves her with all his heart and intends to keep Astra safe. He removes Vinney's brand and replaces it with a tattoo that he also wears on his forearm.....with a rainbow of colours spiralling up the arm!
His brother Ren, also harbours feelings for Astra but keeps it to himself, until his secret is outed as Astra finds that she can also read minds....and knows Ren's fantasies that include himself and Astra having plenty of sex! This leads to the discovery of having more than one life partner....which is Great for Astra in the bedroom department LOL!
Plenty of heated scenes with lots of spice, that fits well within the story.
Astra decides to put herself out in the firing line as the people of Zorvex plan to destroy the Government of Ossara. Revenge is sweet!
Loved this short spicy story, it was an easy read and I could of read more tbh! Loved it.
October 19, 2025
The government of Ossara says that Astra is unruly, a broken woman.
Zev on the other hand says that Astra's different, resistant to Ossara's control.
Astra was born into subservience, but the savages who have freed her have given her her freedom for the first time in her life.
Astra now how the freedom to choose, to submit if she wishes.
Pleasure might have been her first lesson, but liberation in her mind supersedes everything.
Astra realizes that she is the key to her people's salvation.
And now, she's the very future of Ossara.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Savage Love is A Dark Dystopian Romance by Emily Klepp. I found that while there were themes like mental health and of course s^x that run through all of Emily's books I found this book to be a little bit different than a lot of the other books of hers that I have read.
This one revolved around just one single society out of all the other societies that were left after the collapse of the world as we know it today and the world was left in a dystopian shamble. And then as time passed, you found that some of the people were mutating and gained special abilities, and one of those people is our FMC Astra.
Astra has spent her entire life in Ostara knowing that her life was to be in service to her chosen husband. That was her place in this society, a chosen wife. She was raised in a society to be a subservient wife, to serve her husband in whatever way he chose. But, beneath that, she was called rebellious, unruly, broken, and resistant. She can see how broken the government of Oscara really is.
What she doesn't know is that there are “savages” watching her knowing just how different Astra truly is, trying to find a way to get her out of Oscara, this includes her ladies' maid Lyra.
Then comes the day that Astra comes of age and is handed off to her chosen husband, a brutal man who does not treat Astra kindly.
Astra's transformation is so deeply moving. It reminds us of the importance of making choices, yielding, and in the end finding our own inner strength. I absolutely loved watching Astra's change and how she went from this young lady cowering within herself into this strong woman, confident in herself, her own individual, flourishing into someone willing to fight for what she thinks is right.
I loved seeing the fall of the oppressive system that Astra came from and I loved seeing the moments of Astra caring for herself and for others.
I found both Ren and especially Zev to be these complex characters. Ren tries so hard to hide who and what he wants thinking that he's going to hurt the ones he loves the most. Zev on the other hand comes off as menacing and yet he's so attractive and in so many ways he has this hope in him that shines through his eyes.
Savage Love is really rather unique as it explores dark themes such as forced submission, psychological abuse, corrupt leaders, and even torture. What it doesn't do is glorify the suffering; rather, it examines trauma, consent, and what freedom really means. And just how high the risks truly are.
Emily makes sure to pay close attention to all the risks and how high they are and she makes sure to keep the suspense high and unending. And while the topics are difficult and can be triggering at times. But, the emotional payoffs can be rewarding and rather significant. Such as: reclaiming one's identity, finding your freedom through true love and making your own choices, and imagining your future based on your own defiance.
The only thing that I can honestly say that I wish is that there had been more to this book. I wish there had been more to the demise of the world, how Oscara came to be the way it was, honestly I really could have read for hours on end about this society and all the different plot lines and what happened after the end of this book.
This is one of those Emily Klepp books that I say is a MUST READ! I just loved every moment of it and if I could give it more than 5 stars then I would. It was just that good.
Zev on the other hand says that Astra's different, resistant to Ossara's control.
Astra was born into subservience, but the savages who have freed her have given her her freedom for the first time in her life.
Astra now how the freedom to choose, to submit if she wishes.
Pleasure might have been her first lesson, but liberation in her mind supersedes everything.
Astra realizes that she is the key to her people's salvation.
And now, she's the very future of Ossara.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Savage Love is A Dark Dystopian Romance by Emily Klepp. I found that while there were themes like mental health and of course s^x that run through all of Emily's books I found this book to be a little bit different than a lot of the other books of hers that I have read.
This one revolved around just one single society out of all the other societies that were left after the collapse of the world as we know it today and the world was left in a dystopian shamble. And then as time passed, you found that some of the people were mutating and gained special abilities, and one of those people is our FMC Astra.
Astra has spent her entire life in Ostara knowing that her life was to be in service to her chosen husband. That was her place in this society, a chosen wife. She was raised in a society to be a subservient wife, to serve her husband in whatever way he chose. But, beneath that, she was called rebellious, unruly, broken, and resistant. She can see how broken the government of Oscara really is.
What she doesn't know is that there are “savages” watching her knowing just how different Astra truly is, trying to find a way to get her out of Oscara, this includes her ladies' maid Lyra.
Then comes the day that Astra comes of age and is handed off to her chosen husband, a brutal man who does not treat Astra kindly.
Astra's transformation is so deeply moving. It reminds us of the importance of making choices, yielding, and in the end finding our own inner strength. I absolutely loved watching Astra's change and how she went from this young lady cowering within herself into this strong woman, confident in herself, her own individual, flourishing into someone willing to fight for what she thinks is right.
I loved seeing the fall of the oppressive system that Astra came from and I loved seeing the moments of Astra caring for herself and for others.
I found both Ren and especially Zev to be these complex characters. Ren tries so hard to hide who and what he wants thinking that he's going to hurt the ones he loves the most. Zev on the other hand comes off as menacing and yet he's so attractive and in so many ways he has this hope in him that shines through his eyes.
Savage Love is really rather unique as it explores dark themes such as forced submission, psychological abuse, corrupt leaders, and even torture. What it doesn't do is glorify the suffering; rather, it examines trauma, consent, and what freedom really means. And just how high the risks truly are.
Emily makes sure to pay close attention to all the risks and how high they are and she makes sure to keep the suspense high and unending. And while the topics are difficult and can be triggering at times. But, the emotional payoffs can be rewarding and rather significant. Such as: reclaiming one's identity, finding your freedom through true love and making your own choices, and imagining your future based on your own defiance.
The only thing that I can honestly say that I wish is that there had been more to this book. I wish there had been more to the demise of the world, how Oscara came to be the way it was, honestly I really could have read for hours on end about this society and all the different plot lines and what happened after the end of this book.
This is one of those Emily Klepp books that I say is a MUST READ! I just loved every moment of it and if I could give it more than 5 stars then I would. It was just that good.
October 27, 2025
I loved this dark dystopian story of rebellion!
Astra was born into a society broken into various classes. At 12 she was chosen as the future wife of the future leader of Ossara. She was taught that wives should be subservient and quiet. The leaders say that savages and cannibals live outside the walls. They say the water isn't safe anymore. Astra is one of only a few who question these truths, but questioning could get her killed. When the "savages" stage a rescue for her, she learns the truth about Ossara and the world as a whole. Now, she is determined to free Ossara from its oppressive leadership even if it costs her.
This story was a kind of mix between The Handmaid's Tale and Red Rising. The various colors represented different classes with police wearing red, chosen wives wearing purple, etc. Astra knows that something is different about her, but she is taught to keep quiet and be obedient. I loved how she was taught that speaking up about her questions or how her experience was different than other people's was dangerous. She was very observant and I loved how we got to see her grow into herself and her power after she escaped. I did think that the concept of soul mates was not well explained to Astra and it was difficult to read about her guilt and shame. I wish that they had told her sooner that it was possible to have more than one soul mate. I liked Zev and Ren and how they complemented each other. Zev was the harsher and more commanding presence while Ren usually had a gentler approach. Honestly I wish there was more to this story because I could reach about this fascinating world and these characters for far longer!
Astra was born into a society broken into various classes. At 12 she was chosen as the future wife of the future leader of Ossara. She was taught that wives should be subservient and quiet. The leaders say that savages and cannibals live outside the walls. They say the water isn't safe anymore. Astra is one of only a few who question these truths, but questioning could get her killed. When the "savages" stage a rescue for her, she learns the truth about Ossara and the world as a whole. Now, she is determined to free Ossara from its oppressive leadership even if it costs her.
This story was a kind of mix between The Handmaid's Tale and Red Rising. The various colors represented different classes with police wearing red, chosen wives wearing purple, etc. Astra knows that something is different about her, but she is taught to keep quiet and be obedient. I loved how she was taught that speaking up about her questions or how her experience was different than other people's was dangerous. She was very observant and I loved how we got to see her grow into herself and her power after she escaped. I did think that the concept of soul mates was not well explained to Astra and it was difficult to read about her guilt and shame. I wish that they had told her sooner that it was possible to have more than one soul mate. I liked Zev and Ren and how they complemented each other. Zev was the harsher and more commanding presence while Ren usually had a gentler approach. Honestly I wish there was more to this story because I could reach about this fascinating world and these characters for far longer!
October 5, 2025
Another great read by Emily Klepp. Your mental health matters, so please read the trigger warnings.
Astra was born and trained to be submissive. It's all she ever knew even though she knows somehow it's all wrong. She isn't how they want her but she tries to fit in. The only time she finds peace and calm is when she's being punished to sleep outside the wall. She doesn't understand.
Zev and his brother Ren help try to save other genetic mutated people from a controlling city. They hide to keep their people safe and don't have a problem with people calling them savages. And when he see's Astra for the first time, he knows instantly that she is his.
Astra is forced into a marriage that only ends up hurting her. She endures it because she knows that there is nothing she can do. But someone close to her helps her run. She's not sure who to trust but she follows blindly because what can be worse then what she was living.
Zev and Ren get her to safety and soon Zev is telling Astra the truth. About mind control, genetic mutations with abilities. And Astra finds out she is one.
While Astra is finding out the truth, learning new things, she's discovering and exploring the new pull to Zev, she realizes that she wants Ren too. And before long she is learning how to have a relationship with two men who are meant to be hers, but she can't be happy while other people are still being controlled.
So Astra and here men help to set up a plan to free everyone. To destroy the only place she's ever known because it's not right.
Astra was born and trained to be submissive. It's all she ever knew even though she knows somehow it's all wrong. She isn't how they want her but she tries to fit in. The only time she finds peace and calm is when she's being punished to sleep outside the wall. She doesn't understand.
Zev and his brother Ren help try to save other genetic mutated people from a controlling city. They hide to keep their people safe and don't have a problem with people calling them savages. And when he see's Astra for the first time, he knows instantly that she is his.
Astra is forced into a marriage that only ends up hurting her. She endures it because she knows that there is nothing she can do. But someone close to her helps her run. She's not sure who to trust but she follows blindly because what can be worse then what she was living.
Zev and Ren get her to safety and soon Zev is telling Astra the truth. About mind control, genetic mutations with abilities. And Astra finds out she is one.
While Astra is finding out the truth, learning new things, she's discovering and exploring the new pull to Zev, she realizes that she wants Ren too. And before long she is learning how to have a relationship with two men who are meant to be hers, but she can't be happy while other people are still being controlled.
So Astra and here men help to set up a plan to free everyone. To destroy the only place she's ever known because it's not right.
September 20, 2025
The story throws you into a brutal dystopian world where women are property and freedom is a fantasy. Astra, born into Ossara’s rigid caste system, is branded and forced into marriage with the cruel Vinny Black, whose abuse defines her earliest chapters.
Her escape is only possible because of Lyra, a caretaker who sacrifices herself so Astra can run. Astra’s journey leads her into the hands of the so-called savages, where she learns they’re not monsters but survivors with abilities, living in Torvex. It’s here she meets Zev and Ren Kross—brothers, leaders, and eventually her lovers.
The romance is raw, unflinching, and often brutal. Astra struggles with trust and trauma, but her connection with Zev deepens into love, and later with Ren as well. The polyamorous bond between them I would have liked to be more described as it was her relationship with Zev.
The climax is bloody and cathartic. Astra embraces her mutation—water manipulation—and turns the tables on Vinny and Aaron Black . The revenge scene with her conjured “water demons” was satisfying, giving back some of the power stolen from her. With Zev, Ren, and Lyra at her side, she dismantles her abusers and helps ignite hope for the oppressed of Ossara.
The ending is both erotic and tender. After enduring branding, abuse, escape, and revolution, Astra finds peace with her two husbands.
Her escape is only possible because of Lyra, a caretaker who sacrifices herself so Astra can run. Astra’s journey leads her into the hands of the so-called savages, where she learns they’re not monsters but survivors with abilities, living in Torvex. It’s here she meets Zev and Ren Kross—brothers, leaders, and eventually her lovers.
The romance is raw, unflinching, and often brutal. Astra struggles with trust and trauma, but her connection with Zev deepens into love, and later with Ren as well. The polyamorous bond between them I would have liked to be more described as it was her relationship with Zev.
The climax is bloody and cathartic. Astra embraces her mutation—water manipulation—and turns the tables on Vinny and Aaron Black . The revenge scene with her conjured “water demons” was satisfying, giving back some of the power stolen from her. With Zev, Ren, and Lyra at her side, she dismantles her abusers and helps ignite hope for the oppressed of Ossara.
The ending is both erotic and tender. After enduring branding, abuse, escape, and revolution, Astra finds peace with her two husbands.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2025
❤ ARC Review ❤
My review is voluntary, honest and my opinions are of my own!
I absolutely devoured this book. The spice is a 5 because holy moly 🥵...You want a why choose, fated mates, dystopian vibe this is the book. Tons of banter and laughs.
Ossara is a place where the rich control the people by organizing them. Astra is the FMC and she was made to believe in the things she had to do until Zev and Ren the main MMC's save her. Astra struggles at first but she finds her place in the world at Torvex.
Zev is a book boyfriend any girl would want. He has no self control but has a heart like no other. Ren his brother is the complete opposite. Ren actually has self control but has a heart like his brother. They are two men that bring spice and sexiness into the story that by the end you want both of them.
Astra learns she has a say in what she wants and that she has abilities that Ossara was keeping her from having. She wants to save the people of Ossara so they can feel the freedom of life like she has.
Throughout the story Astra realizes what is right, what is wrong, and that there is more of a world beyond the walls of Ossara. Her growth and strength grew within the chapters. She is admirable with what she had to overcome. She is a FMC any girl would want to be.
Thank you Emily Klepp!
My review is voluntary, honest and my opinions are of my own!
I absolutely devoured this book. The spice is a 5 because holy moly 🥵...You want a why choose, fated mates, dystopian vibe this is the book. Tons of banter and laughs.
Ossara is a place where the rich control the people by organizing them. Astra is the FMC and she was made to believe in the things she had to do until Zev and Ren the main MMC's save her. Astra struggles at first but she finds her place in the world at Torvex.
Zev is a book boyfriend any girl would want. He has no self control but has a heart like no other. Ren his brother is the complete opposite. Ren actually has self control but has a heart like his brother. They are two men that bring spice and sexiness into the story that by the end you want both of them.
Astra learns she has a say in what she wants and that she has abilities that Ossara was keeping her from having. She wants to save the people of Ossara so they can feel the freedom of life like she has.
Throughout the story Astra realizes what is right, what is wrong, and that there is more of a world beyond the walls of Ossara. Her growth and strength grew within the chapters. She is admirable with what she had to overcome. She is a FMC any girl would want to be.
Thank you Emily Klepp!
September 25, 2025
I will start by saying ALWAYS check the triggers! Your mental health matters! Astra always knew she was different; but in her world being different got you killed. After growing up being taken from her parents and give to care takers to become the “perfect chosen wife” Astra did what she had to do to survive. When she finds out her “chosen husband” Vinny was the scum of the earth and forcefully took her anyway he wanted, death was a welcome thought.When Lyra, her caretaker, gives her a plan to escape, Astra is hesitant but sees her as her ticket to freedom, even if it’s at the expense of Lyra’s life. When Zev and Ren came into Astra’s path; they became her saving grace and her way out.Both Zev and Ren help Astra learn who she really is and are the perfect supports for her to become who she is meant to be. Emily Klepp did an amazing job capturing the emotions of someone being forced into fitting in just to survive. Her writing immerses you into the cities of Ossara, Torvex, and Balavix; and make you feel like you are actually there. The emotional roller coaster that was this story, kept me wanting more. Although the story ends in justice and a HEA; part of me is hoping Emily continues their story. I know from this point anything Emily Klepp writes will automatically end up on my tbr.
September 29, 2025
Savage Love surprised me in the best way. In only a few hours Emily Klepp pulled me into a bleak, colour-coded dystopia where usefulness determines worth and power corrupts absolutely. Astra, the FMC, begins as the obedient chosen wife of the ruler’s son a life of gilded captivity and cruelty but when she’s offered a way out, everything shifts. On a hidden island her bonds break, her powers awaken, and she discovers life partners, vengeance, and, most importantly, her own agency.
What I loved most was watching Astra’s transformation.
Klepp balances dark themes forced submission, psychological abuse, corrupt leadership with moments of care, sensuality and quiet rebellion. The smut is plentiful, the plot lean but compelling, and the emotional payoff strong: reclaiming identity, defiance, and freedom through love and choice. Zev is both menacing and magnetic, a reminder that even in brutal systems complexity exists. I closed the book wishing it had been longer, not because it lacked, but because I wanted to stay immersed in this dangerous, vivid world a little more.
A quick, darkly sensual read that rewards you with a heroine’s hard-won liberation unsettling yet strangely hopeful.
What I loved most was watching Astra’s transformation.
Klepp balances dark themes forced submission, psychological abuse, corrupt leadership with moments of care, sensuality and quiet rebellion. The smut is plentiful, the plot lean but compelling, and the emotional payoff strong: reclaiming identity, defiance, and freedom through love and choice. Zev is both menacing and magnetic, a reminder that even in brutal systems complexity exists. I closed the book wishing it had been longer, not because it lacked, but because I wanted to stay immersed in this dangerous, vivid world a little more.
A quick, darkly sensual read that rewards you with a heroine’s hard-won liberation unsettling yet strangely hopeful.
September 24, 2025
YYYEEESSSS!!! There is just something about dynastopian stories that get new every time. I think it had to do with the fact that, even though the chance is seriously slim, this could very well be a form of our future. The mentality of those who have the power can corrupt civilization so easily.
This is a dark romance, not the typical dark of Emily but still dark. It is a short, HOT, fast paced story of a futuristic world. One that has been torn apart by nuclear war and recovered, all except one country, Ossara. It is ruled by corrupt, power hunger, assholes who want to control the people, mainly women. Brainwashing them, scaring them, punishing them, and stopping some of their natural genetic mutations.
Astra had the help of Lyra and escapes an arranged marriage short but brutal time with my husband. She is rescued by Zev, leader of Torvax aka the savages, her soul mate. She gets her powers, and keeps some hidden. And surprise surprise falls for Zevs brother, Ren. These 2 savages are brutal with Astra, and she fucking loves it. They give her freedom, choice, show her love, what sex is really like and she chooses to knee for them, but at the same time has power.
Amazing story!!!
This is a dark romance, not the typical dark of Emily but still dark. It is a short, HOT, fast paced story of a futuristic world. One that has been torn apart by nuclear war and recovered, all except one country, Ossara. It is ruled by corrupt, power hunger, assholes who want to control the people, mainly women. Brainwashing them, scaring them, punishing them, and stopping some of their natural genetic mutations.
Astra had the help of Lyra and escapes an arranged marriage short but brutal time with my husband. She is rescued by Zev, leader of Torvax aka the savages, her soul mate. She gets her powers, and keeps some hidden. And surprise surprise falls for Zevs brother, Ren. These 2 savages are brutal with Astra, and she fucking loves it. They give her freedom, choice, show her love, what sex is really like and she chooses to knee for them, but at the same time has power.
Amazing story!!!
September 29, 2025
This book is absolutely fantastic! Astra lives in a world where the government, known as Ossara, exerts control over every aspect of life. Unfortunately, they have a misguided perception of Astra and have arranged her marriage to the dreadful Vinny, who mistreats her in terrible ways. Fortunately, she has a friend named Lyra who helps her escape, though this puts Lyra in potential danger as well. As the story unfolds, the Savages enter the picture, rescuing Astra and introducing her to the concept of true freedom. They possess unique abilities that she lacks, and amidst this journey, Astra finds herself falling for both of them. Although she struggles with her past habits, the Savages encourage her to embrace her independence, even as she grapples with her desires. Their intensity in the bedroom contrasts sharply with her experiences with Vinny, and she finds herself drawn to it. Ultimately, Astra discovers her freedom, choice, love, and empowerment, allowing her to truly blossom. Be sure to check out this book; I absolutely loved it!
October 4, 2025
Astra finds herself married to a ruthless man. He is cruel to her. Luckily, for her she has a very caring caretaker named Lyra. Lyra has been around for a long time and so knows a lot. She feels for Astra and is willing to do anything to help her escape.
"Sometimes we are wiser than our surroundings."
This is where Zev and his brother, Ren come in. They are telepathically linked. They help Astra escape. Astra learns what true love and pleasure feels like with Zev. Although, as Astra discovers her own abilities, she can't help but become drawn to Ren as well.
"I'll always choose this savage love."
The ordeal that Astra endures is horrible, but she is a lucky one that she was able to escape. She became a survivor/fighter. I always know what I am getting into with every of Emily's books. I do have to say that it was refreshing that this time the graphic details were very minimal. I was able to connection with the characters better with the lighter storyline. The dystopian storyline was really good.
"Sometimes we are wiser than our surroundings."
This is where Zev and his brother, Ren come in. They are telepathically linked. They help Astra escape. Astra learns what true love and pleasure feels like with Zev. Although, as Astra discovers her own abilities, she can't help but become drawn to Ren as well.
"I'll always choose this savage love."
The ordeal that Astra endures is horrible, but she is a lucky one that she was able to escape. She became a survivor/fighter. I always know what I am getting into with every of Emily's books. I do have to say that it was refreshing that this time the graphic details were very minimal. I was able to connection with the characters better with the lighter storyline. The dystopian storyline was really good.
October 11, 2025
Savage Love wasn’t as savage as I expected; honestly, it was a bit disappointing. It’s set in a future where, apparently, we've experienced a major nuclear war, and now people are genetically modified. The way things are described reminded me of The Handmaiden’s Tale—with color-coded outfits for different classes and men ruling everything. And why are we all drinking this sludge?
When it got to the part with the "savages," it had a very “Tarzan and Jane” vibe, but with a richer vocabulary. I also noticed that the female main character doesn’t seem to gain free will in this story. Honestly, the only reason I kept going was because the spice (the sensual scenes) wasn’t too bad — that was pretty much the highlight of the book for me.
The ending felt rushed, probably because the plot wasn’t very developed, even though there was so much potential for different directions. It’s a quick read, and then it’s over. I wouldn’t really recommend it, but if you’re looking for more spicy scenes than a strong plot, you might find this one tolerable.
When it got to the part with the "savages," it had a very “Tarzan and Jane” vibe, but with a richer vocabulary. I also noticed that the female main character doesn’t seem to gain free will in this story. Honestly, the only reason I kept going was because the spice (the sensual scenes) wasn’t too bad — that was pretty much the highlight of the book for me.
The ending felt rushed, probably because the plot wasn’t very developed, even though there was so much potential for different directions. It’s a quick read, and then it’s over. I wouldn’t really recommend it, but if you’re looking for more spicy scenes than a strong plot, you might find this one tolerable.
September 20, 2025
Wow, where do I even start?!! Emily Klepp you write masterpieces that know how to deliver!👏🏼
So I had the absolute pleasure of ARC reading Savage love and my god did this book deliver and then some!!👏🏼👏🏼🖤
This book does have some heavy trigger warnings but I read trigger warnings like I’m ticking off a shopping list👀🤭
Zev & Ren.. wow!🥵🌶️🌶️ Honestly I was blushing, the spice was definitely spicing!❤️🔥- Astra is a lucky girl👀🤭
I absolutely devoured this book!📖 This was my first dystopian romance and I’m actually sad it’s over. The relationships between Astra, Zev & Ren are strong and beautifully written. What I really liked about this book is that the magic side to it wasn’t overwhelming and hard to follow like some books can be, and it wasn’t rushed to fit everything in all at once, it was easy to follow. The plot was plotting! And again the spice!!🌶️ Savage love just has everything you want in a book and more. This was hands down a 5 star read for me⭐️
So I had the absolute pleasure of ARC reading Savage love and my god did this book deliver and then some!!👏🏼👏🏼🖤
This book does have some heavy trigger warnings but I read trigger warnings like I’m ticking off a shopping list👀🤭
Zev & Ren.. wow!🥵🌶️🌶️ Honestly I was blushing, the spice was definitely spicing!❤️🔥- Astra is a lucky girl👀🤭
I absolutely devoured this book!📖 This was my first dystopian romance and I’m actually sad it’s over. The relationships between Astra, Zev & Ren are strong and beautifully written. What I really liked about this book is that the magic side to it wasn’t overwhelming and hard to follow like some books can be, and it wasn’t rushed to fit everything in all at once, it was easy to follow. The plot was plotting! And again the spice!!🌶️ Savage love just has everything you want in a book and more. This was hands down a 5 star read for me⭐️
September 22, 2025
Astra is living osara.she gets fitted for her husbands chosen fitting, but she doesn't know anything about them until they meet, and she gets branded by the husbands family crest. There is a wall that has divided their country from the savages and the cannibals but is it all a lie by the govement or is it real?. Astras husband is vinny black he is well known for his cruelty. Astras caretaker lyra is part of a group called the people of torvex, which is a group that is against the corruption against the government. Lyra helps astra escape to freedom where she meets Zev and Ren. Astra builds a connection with zev to start with, and they both help with her finding her abilities, which is when she relies, she can hear rens thoughts, and he feels for astra aswell.
This book all though short was so good im sad it was short as it was just perfect loved how zev and ren both became astras husbands and astra gets to fight for all the other people who needed saving from osara
This book all though short was so good im sad it was short as it was just perfect loved how zev and ren both became astras husbands and astra gets to fight for all the other people who needed saving from osara
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2025
This was my first Dystopian world book. Not gonna lie I did actually have to google Dystopian to find out what it meant.
It was a good book, Astra lives in Ossara which is a country that really believes in controlling it citizens. She isn't as brain washed as she should be. We then find out the reason why. She is assigned a husband in Ossara but it doesn't sit right with her.
Then we find out about Zorvex which is a Island with the "Savage people" but there isn't anything savage about them at all. Zev and his brother Ren are leader and second of Ossara and Zev just so happens to be mated to Astra but Astra soon realises that Ren is having dirty thoughts about her.
Some people in this new world have mutations, I did giggle when Astra found out what hers was and what she did to Zev and Ren as a result of finding out.
I might now try a Dystopian book, previously I would have avoided them as like I said I didn't actually know what it meant.
It was a good book, Astra lives in Ossara which is a country that really believes in controlling it citizens. She isn't as brain washed as she should be. We then find out the reason why. She is assigned a husband in Ossara but it doesn't sit right with her.
Then we find out about Zorvex which is a Island with the "Savage people" but there isn't anything savage about them at all. Zev and his brother Ren are leader and second of Ossara and Zev just so happens to be mated to Astra but Astra soon realises that Ren is having dirty thoughts about her.
Some people in this new world have mutations, I did giggle when Astra found out what hers was and what she did to Zev and Ren as a result of finding out.
I might now try a Dystopian book, previously I would have avoided them as like I said I didn't actually know what it meant.
October 12, 2025
This novella was different from my normal read but I really enjoyed it. When we first meet Astra we see that she lives in a society that controls their members. They are told who to marry and what they can and cannot do. Astra does not proscribe to the teachings but she also does not try to buck the system in the beginning. She is married off to the leaders son. He is an evil and cruel man. She is abused by him. Luckily she has a guardian angel on her side. She is given what she needs to escape. While on the run she runs into Zeb and Ren. They are her fate. They have to learn to navigate her new life and her new abilities. She is not happy with others not knowing about the lies and she and her husbands go on a mission to save all the oppressed people. She was such a strong and fierce young woman. She did not allow circumstances to keep her from her destiny. If you like dystopian romances, you should give this one a try. As always check your trigger warnings.
October 18, 2025
I have to be honest I am not a reader of dystopian novels, it’s not something I am really interested in. But because it is written by Emily Klepp I decided to read it. And I am happy that I did, it was a great read! I am glad I didn’t let my bias against a trope deter me from a wonderful story.
I really enjoyed reading this story, the backstory was so crazy but then I look at what’s happening now and think but it is not so farfetched. The society that the FMC has been raised in is so radically different from the world she is introduced to. I love how our species has become so much more in this story! The MMC is hot and to d!e for!! And the smex scenes are next level. If you like it hard, you need to read Emily Klepp’s books!!
Thank you, Emily Klepp, for another amazing and smexy read! I have grown to love your books and writing style. You have fast become one of my favorite and prolific authors!!
I really enjoyed reading this story, the backstory was so crazy but then I look at what’s happening now and think but it is not so farfetched. The society that the FMC has been raised in is so radically different from the world she is introduced to. I love how our species has become so much more in this story! The MMC is hot and to d!e for!! And the smex scenes are next level. If you like it hard, you need to read Emily Klepp’s books!!
Thank you, Emily Klepp, for another amazing and smexy read! I have grown to love your books and writing style. You have fast become one of my favorite and prolific authors!!
September 21, 2025
I’m not at all surprise with this one. Emily always write masterpieces and she knows it. And this one is no different.
This book is about Astra who went through abuse, trauma, pain and what not. She met Lyra and everything change from there. Lyra sacrifice herself for Astra so she could escape and live her life freely. After her escape she met Ren and Zev the Kross brothers. They instantly became attracted toward her. She had trust issues and it justified with her past but with time she started to trust them. With them by her side she started having confidence in herself and slowly came out of her trauma. She took her revenge.
This book is so good that I didn’t even realise when I’ve finished it. Read trigger warnings before starting this book cause it contains heavy triggers which might make few people discomfort.
This book is about Astra who went through abuse, trauma, pain and what not. She met Lyra and everything change from there. Lyra sacrifice herself for Astra so she could escape and live her life freely. After her escape she met Ren and Zev the Kross brothers. They instantly became attracted toward her. She had trust issues and it justified with her past but with time she started to trust them. With them by her side she started having confidence in herself and slowly came out of her trauma. She took her revenge.
This book is so good that I didn’t even realise when I’ve finished it. Read trigger warnings before starting this book cause it contains heavy triggers which might make few people discomfort.
September 24, 2025
Savage Love was an interesting read, and definitely not a typical Emily Klepp book. The world itself was fascinating, but the short length meant there wasn’t much room for deep development. Because it’s Klepp, there are still plenty of darker tropes woven in, but the spice wasn’t quite as strong as I’d hoped for.
Astra, the FMC, goes through a lot in this story. Normally I love a good fated mates trope, but here it didn’t quite feel like it fit with the rest of the worldbuilding. I sometimes found myself confused about where the sci-fi ended and the fantasy began. That said, Zev and Ren were absolutely adorable, and I often found the book hard to put down despite my quibbles.
Overall, Savage Love was a unique read that left me wishing for more depth and length — but readers who enjoy Klepp’s darker themes and fast-paced storytelling will likely still have a good time with it.
Astra, the FMC, goes through a lot in this story. Normally I love a good fated mates trope, but here it didn’t quite feel like it fit with the rest of the worldbuilding. I sometimes found myself confused about where the sci-fi ended and the fantasy began. That said, Zev and Ren were absolutely adorable, and I often found the book hard to put down despite my quibbles.
Overall, Savage Love was a unique read that left me wishing for more depth and length — but readers who enjoy Klepp’s darker themes and fast-paced storytelling will likely still have a good time with it.
September 24, 2025
I absolutely devoured this story. Astra has been raised to be a chosen wife she doesn't understand how the real world works. When she meets her chosen husband he is the worst of the worst and loves punishing her or causing her pain. Lyra who is Astra's caretaker and heals her when Vinny goes too far has a secret of her own and promises to help astra. Then we have the brothers zev and ren who help save people in a similar position to astra and they have their sights on saving her little does zev know Astra is his life partner. I love the connection between astra and zev and the chemistry is off the charts especially when they bring ren into the mix aswell. Astra wants to bring ossara down and save as many people as she can and she does it with zev and ren by her side. I couldn't think of a better punishment for Vinny and I chuckled quite a bit reading that part.
October 16, 2025
Emily Klepp did it again. Savage Love is one of those reads that leaves you raw, questioning how a story can hurt and heal you at the same time. It’s dark, twisted, and packed with so much emotional trauma that you feel every word deep in your chest.
The characters are flawed, broken, and beautifully written—the kind that make you want to scream at them one minute and hold them the next. The chemistry is intense, the pain is real, and the way Klepp writes heartbreak makes you crave more even when it hurts.
This book isn’t for the faint of heart. It drags you through the shadows of love, obsession, and loss, and somehow still manages to leave a spark of hope smoldering in the ashes.
If you love dark romance that makes you feel everything—the kind that twists your soul and leaves you wanting to throw your Kindle—then Savage Love is exactly what you need.
The characters are flawed, broken, and beautifully written—the kind that make you want to scream at them one minute and hold them the next. The chemistry is intense, the pain is real, and the way Klepp writes heartbreak makes you crave more even when it hurts.
This book isn’t for the faint of heart. It drags you through the shadows of love, obsession, and loss, and somehow still manages to leave a spark of hope smoldering in the ashes.
If you love dark romance that makes you feel everything—the kind that twists your soul and leaves you wanting to throw your Kindle—then Savage Love is exactly what you need.
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