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Sage Haven
In Sage Haven, a woman on the run from her past is forced to face the truth when she crosses paths with a man harboring a dark secret. As their fates entwine, long-buried revelations surface, pulling them into a perilous game of deception, desire, and revenge.
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486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2025
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December 24, 2025
I don’t think I have read a book written like this one before. It reminded me of a diary focusing more on the characters feelings towards each other and within themselves.
The author does state the vagueness of the book is intentional and I think we will get more answers in book 2.
This book is also what I would consider a closed door romance. It would lead to spicy things but not in great detail.
This book ends on a cliffhanger. I NEED book 2 and answers on what happened in those 3 years. I am definitely hooked!
The author does state the vagueness of the book is intentional and I think we will get more answers in book 2.
This book is also what I would consider a closed door romance. It would lead to spicy things but not in great detail.
This book ends on a cliffhanger. I NEED book 2 and answers on what happened in those 3 years. I am definitely hooked!
November 3, 2025
5☆ (it deserves all the stars)
i was drawn in from the beginning, this book is hauntingly beautiful 🖤🥺
this was a different pace of dark romance than other books in the genre. it was poetic and emotional, Alexandria has a way with words that grasps you in. i loved the mental health and trauma representation throughout the book, it really made me FEEL the emotions of the main characters.
sage & reich, you have my heart!!! their angsty love story was a treasure to read. when i see wildflowers, i’ll always think of them. they are epitome of two broken souls who collide together to create something unforgettable.
~ me every time “good girl” was mentioned in the book:🧎♀️
~ i need 5-7 business days to recover from this book. i need book 2 asap, that ending will stay with me for awhile.
HUGE thank you to @p.alexauthor for gifting me the eARC!
pub date: nov 19
i was drawn in from the beginning, this book is hauntingly beautiful 🖤🥺
this was a different pace of dark romance than other books in the genre. it was poetic and emotional, Alexandria has a way with words that grasps you in. i loved the mental health and trauma representation throughout the book, it really made me FEEL the emotions of the main characters.
sage & reich, you have my heart!!! their angsty love story was a treasure to read. when i see wildflowers, i’ll always think of them. they are epitome of two broken souls who collide together to create something unforgettable.
~ me every time “good girl” was mentioned in the book:🧎♀️
~ i need 5-7 business days to recover from this book. i need book 2 asap, that ending will stay with me for awhile.
HUGE thank you to @p.alexauthor for gifting me the eARC!
pub date: nov 19
December 8, 2025
Sage Haven by Paige Alexandria is a dark, dark romance full of emotional trauma and complex characters. The beginning of the book completely draws you in and the tension hooks into you refusing to release you.
It is very important to check the trigger warnings! If you do not do so it takes away from you( the reader, the story and author and that's just not fair.
The plot focuses on trauma recovery, domestic violence, and the kidnapping. The main focus is on Reich and Sage, a morally grey killer and a survivor with deep traumas. They're both so unique and different from the other but they work so well together.
Our FMC, Sage, is the epitome of a strong character. She has been through hell and has the baggage of her trauma as proof. Her trauma is not glamourized given to you raw. She has been struggling to rebuild her life and after what Sage has been through, I couldn't imagine it being easy to allow friendship and love back into her life, but she did. Which in turn truly showed us her inner strength and her determination to live a life for herself. We literally go through her healing journey with her. Which is a telling of Paige Alexandria's writing to be able to captivate the reader and connect us to her characters. The gritty raw realness of what it is to feel broken with so much life to live that you claw and fight at it with everything. Healing isn't always nice and neat and the connecting of music is poetic and completely relatable for most. The surprisingly gentle in the way it handles mental health, trauma & the slow process of healing was just phenomenal to me.
Reich, is your typical dark romance broody MMC. He has an interesting job, meaning he's not someone to get involved with at all, especially when you learn what his wildflower garden is hiding. He has to be emotionless for his line of work, but when Sage comes into his life this proves to be difficult. Reich was always very into his work but Sage appeared and it flipped his world upside down. He was protective of her and yearned for her with the same intensity.
Their connection was magical. They saw each other. This is a slow-burn so their connection grows slow, tense, and intimate full of danger & devotion. Their chemistry is cautious, tense and justifiably layered through the compilation of stolen glances, charged silences, and small moments that were so perfectly executed that in turn carried so much weight.
The plot is grippingly dark, emotionally heavy and definitely character driven. The world is raw, dangerous & gritty. The cliffhanger left me turning the pages to see if there was more. Needless to say I'm so ready for book 2!
Thankful to Paige Alexandria for the gifted ARC. I'm so honored to be selected to read this book and highly recommend this to other readers who love dark romance with more complex layered themes and are emotionally heavy with developed characters.
It is very important to check the trigger warnings! If you do not do so it takes away from you( the reader, the story and author and that's just not fair.
The plot focuses on trauma recovery, domestic violence, and the kidnapping. The main focus is on Reich and Sage, a morally grey killer and a survivor with deep traumas. They're both so unique and different from the other but they work so well together.
Our FMC, Sage, is the epitome of a strong character. She has been through hell and has the baggage of her trauma as proof. Her trauma is not glamourized given to you raw. She has been struggling to rebuild her life and after what Sage has been through, I couldn't imagine it being easy to allow friendship and love back into her life, but she did. Which in turn truly showed us her inner strength and her determination to live a life for herself. We literally go through her healing journey with her. Which is a telling of Paige Alexandria's writing to be able to captivate the reader and connect us to her characters. The gritty raw realness of what it is to feel broken with so much life to live that you claw and fight at it with everything. Healing isn't always nice and neat and the connecting of music is poetic and completely relatable for most. The surprisingly gentle in the way it handles mental health, trauma & the slow process of healing was just phenomenal to me.
Reich, is your typical dark romance broody MMC. He has an interesting job, meaning he's not someone to get involved with at all, especially when you learn what his wildflower garden is hiding. He has to be emotionless for his line of work, but when Sage comes into his life this proves to be difficult. Reich was always very into his work but Sage appeared and it flipped his world upside down. He was protective of her and yearned for her with the same intensity.
Their connection was magical. They saw each other. This is a slow-burn so their connection grows slow, tense, and intimate full of danger & devotion. Their chemistry is cautious, tense and justifiably layered through the compilation of stolen glances, charged silences, and small moments that were so perfectly executed that in turn carried so much weight.
The plot is grippingly dark, emotionally heavy and definitely character driven. The world is raw, dangerous & gritty. The cliffhanger left me turning the pages to see if there was more. Needless to say I'm so ready for book 2!
Thankful to Paige Alexandria for the gifted ARC. I'm so honored to be selected to read this book and highly recommend this to other readers who love dark romance with more complex layered themes and are emotionally heavy with developed characters.
November 29, 2025
SAGE HAVEN
“I knew my ghosts weren’t finished with me. They would find me in the quiet moments, slipping through any cracks I hadn’t yet sealed, but for now, I could pretend.”
“The trauma itself, no matter how brutal, how violent, how gut-wrenching. isn’t the hardest part. It’s what comes after. The echoes that never stop when you beg them to. The broken pieces scattered across the floor of your life, sharp and waiting for you to try and pick them up.”
“I should be afraid. I should stay away. But fear and desire? They live too close together inside me, and I didn’t want to run. I wanted him to chase me.”
“For better or worse, she had become mine to protect. Even if she ended up hating me for it. Even if I had to destroy her first.”
“Don’t make me need you.”
“Music gives you permission to feel it... The pain... The grief... And maybe—when you’re ready—to let it go. It reminds you that you’re not alone. That others have felt it too.”
🖤This story is ultimately about trauma, finding a safe haven and healing, but sometimes the past comes back to drag you down again and again, threatening to destroy the progress you made, ripping open the stitches of your old wounds.
💜There was so many beautiful moments in this story. I highlighted way more quotes than I can share here.
I felt deeply connected to the emotions Sage felt from her trauma. It was in a way comforting to feel understood. The way Reich was with Sage was beautiful. He gave her what she needed to heal and in return, Sage healed a part of him as well. But this story isnt just about the romance. There’s a constant sense of foreboding and a secret society promising that there is so much more to come and the journey ahead will be anything but easy.
🖤This is book 1 in a dark romance series so it does leave off on a cliffhanger so you’ll have to continue the series to see where Sage and Reich’s story leads them!
“And for the first time, the world felt quiet. Like maybe peace wasn’t a place. Maybe it was a person.”
*If you’re not a fan of staccato prose then this book might not be for you*
“I knew my ghosts weren’t finished with me. They would find me in the quiet moments, slipping through any cracks I hadn’t yet sealed, but for now, I could pretend.”
“The trauma itself, no matter how brutal, how violent, how gut-wrenching. isn’t the hardest part. It’s what comes after. The echoes that never stop when you beg them to. The broken pieces scattered across the floor of your life, sharp and waiting for you to try and pick them up.”
“I should be afraid. I should stay away. But fear and desire? They live too close together inside me, and I didn’t want to run. I wanted him to chase me.”
“For better or worse, she had become mine to protect. Even if she ended up hating me for it. Even if I had to destroy her first.”
“Don’t make me need you.”
“Music gives you permission to feel it... The pain... The grief... And maybe—when you’re ready—to let it go. It reminds you that you’re not alone. That others have felt it too.”
🖤This story is ultimately about trauma, finding a safe haven and healing, but sometimes the past comes back to drag you down again and again, threatening to destroy the progress you made, ripping open the stitches of your old wounds.
💜There was so many beautiful moments in this story. I highlighted way more quotes than I can share here.
I felt deeply connected to the emotions Sage felt from her trauma. It was in a way comforting to feel understood. The way Reich was with Sage was beautiful. He gave her what she needed to heal and in return, Sage healed a part of him as well. But this story isnt just about the romance. There’s a constant sense of foreboding and a secret society promising that there is so much more to come and the journey ahead will be anything but easy.
🖤This is book 1 in a dark romance series so it does leave off on a cliffhanger so you’ll have to continue the series to see where Sage and Reich’s story leads them!
“And for the first time, the world felt quiet. Like maybe peace wasn’t a place. Maybe it was a person.”
*If you’re not a fan of staccato prose then this book might not be for you*
January 18, 2026
4 ⭐ ARC REVIEW 'Sage Haven'
"𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝑨 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓. 𝑺𝒐, 𝑰 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆. 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆, 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘. 𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅, 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝑾𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕."
𝑺𝒂𝒈𝒆 - 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓
💜 Dark Romance
🖤 Forced Proximity
💜 Forbidden Love
🖤 Slowburn
💜 Secret Society
🖤 Captor/Captive
💜 Morally Grey MMC
Poetic, the writing style flowed effortlessly in this story. Words with feeling, description, and purposeful meaning. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A story of loss, control, love, heartbreak, pain.
Our FMC Sage is beaten and broken, running from her past, her living nightmare. Learning to move forward when her mind is in a living hell on repeat. She thought she could finally breathe for the first time in what felt like a lifetime. How wrong she was.
Reich, MMC, a man who belongs to the ENA, a society who he works for. He's dangerous, he's in control, and a list that bleeds to the next. Until he meets her. Saige, in his field of wildflowers. A place she was never supposed to trepass through. A place he buries he's dark secrets. He was never meant to meet her. He was never meant to bring her into his life. He was never meant to fall.
But as they both strip the masks, their control and doubts, find peace within each other and love. Will this be enough to keep Saige safe, them both safe. Or is it one hell to the next. Pasts they can no longer out live, futures they can not plan.
I can't wait for the second installment to this read. The ending really have me going wtf. I really need to know what happens next and what led to that ending. There's so many missing pieces and questions. Can't wait for more!
"𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝑨 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓. 𝑺𝒐, 𝑰 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆. 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆, 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘. 𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅, 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝑾𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕."
𝑺𝒂𝒈𝒆 - 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓
💜 Dark Romance
🖤 Forced Proximity
💜 Forbidden Love
🖤 Slowburn
💜 Secret Society
🖤 Captor/Captive
💜 Morally Grey MMC
Poetic, the writing style flowed effortlessly in this story. Words with feeling, description, and purposeful meaning. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A story of loss, control, love, heartbreak, pain.
Our FMC Sage is beaten and broken, running from her past, her living nightmare. Learning to move forward when her mind is in a living hell on repeat. She thought she could finally breathe for the first time in what felt like a lifetime. How wrong she was.
Reich, MMC, a man who belongs to the ENA, a society who he works for. He's dangerous, he's in control, and a list that bleeds to the next. Until he meets her. Saige, in his field of wildflowers. A place she was never supposed to trepass through. A place he buries he's dark secrets. He was never meant to meet her. He was never meant to bring her into his life. He was never meant to fall.
But as they both strip the masks, their control and doubts, find peace within each other and love. Will this be enough to keep Saige safe, them both safe. Or is it one hell to the next. Pasts they can no longer out live, futures they can not plan.
I can't wait for the second installment to this read. The ending really have me going wtf. I really need to know what happens next and what led to that ending. There's so many missing pieces and questions. Can't wait for more!
November 20, 2025
Me 🤝🏻 6 star dark romance books
This book was everything! The writing was beautiful, the characters were perfect, and their stories were even better. The second I picked this up, I didn’t want to put it down. If I could’ve quit my job and stopped adulting just to read this faster, I 100% would have. The trauma and healing was real and raw, I just loved it so much.
If you’re a fan of the Edge of Darkness trilogy, I’m begging you to start this series! I can’t wait for the next book!
tropes:
🥀 underground society
🔪 trauma
🥀 “mine”
🔪 forced proximity
🥀 he makes he a playlist
🔪 slow burn
🥀 touch her and 💀
"Every day, I woke up beneath the weight of unanswered questions. Every night, I laid them to rest like ghosts I couldn't quite put to sleep."
"First came survival.
Then came vengeance.
And maybe if there was anything left of us after that, maybe she'd forgive me in the end.”
“Hope was fragile.
And fragile things broke when you let yourself believe in them.”
“If I'm your wildflower... then that makes you the light. How can I survive without it?"
This book was everything! The writing was beautiful, the characters were perfect, and their stories were even better. The second I picked this up, I didn’t want to put it down. If I could’ve quit my job and stopped adulting just to read this faster, I 100% would have. The trauma and healing was real and raw, I just loved it so much.
If you’re a fan of the Edge of Darkness trilogy, I’m begging you to start this series! I can’t wait for the next book!
tropes:
🥀 underground society
🔪 trauma
🥀 “mine”
🔪 forced proximity
🥀 he makes he a playlist
🔪 slow burn
🥀 touch her and 💀
"Every day, I woke up beneath the weight of unanswered questions. Every night, I laid them to rest like ghosts I couldn't quite put to sleep."
"First came survival.
Then came vengeance.
And maybe if there was anything left of us after that, maybe she'd forgive me in the end.”
“Hope was fragile.
And fragile things broke when you let yourself believe in them.”
“If I'm your wildflower... then that makes you the light. How can I survive without it?"
November 10, 2025
Okay I want to say first off thank you for Paige Alexandria for this arc, I’m always grateful for a lovely book!
The beginning of this book had me hooked. I really love Reich and I think he’s a gem. I don’t love the insta-love trope but he was fine af and broody and bad ass which I can get behind.
Our fmc was sooo broken and sad that I really think she needed to heal herself before she fell head over heels for another dude. Babe needs therapy and instead just kinda went into another relationship after some serious trauma.
I was way into this until like, 75% through and then the last part just felt kinda rushed and I don’t think we got everything we needed to at the end. It just felt really confusing because I felt like they were on the same page and then everything just flipped and they were no longer on the same page? I don’t know but that could have maybe used a little bit more editing, or something.
Overall I think this is a 3.25/3.5 star read for me!
The beginning of this book had me hooked. I really love Reich and I think he’s a gem. I don’t love the insta-love trope but he was fine af and broody and bad ass which I can get behind.
Our fmc was sooo broken and sad that I really think she needed to heal herself before she fell head over heels for another dude. Babe needs therapy and instead just kinda went into another relationship after some serious trauma.
I was way into this until like, 75% through and then the last part just felt kinda rushed and I don’t think we got everything we needed to at the end. It just felt really confusing because I felt like they were on the same page and then everything just flipped and they were no longer on the same page? I don’t know but that could have maybe used a little bit more editing, or something.
Overall I think this is a 3.25/3.5 star read for me!
November 15, 2025
3.75-4⭐'s
Great story, medium paced with low spice, but so much tension. Doomsday/dark vibes with a secret society. Please note ,this does leave on a cliffhanger.
Sage escapes from an awful ex and tries to find peace in routine and a new life. She finds a friend Sam, whose free spirit helps Sage find a new normal.
Reich catches Sage on his land, in the field where he buries secrets filled with wildflowers. He can see Sage is still harboring unresolved trauma and isn't truly living free.
I will definitely read the other books in this series, there was a lot left unexplained (which the author stated was intentional) so I am very interested to see the author takes us next!
Great story, medium paced with low spice, but so much tension. Doomsday/dark vibes with a secret society. Please note ,this does leave on a cliffhanger.
Sage escapes from an awful ex and tries to find peace in routine and a new life. She finds a friend Sam, whose free spirit helps Sage find a new normal.
Reich catches Sage on his land, in the field where he buries secrets filled with wildflowers. He can see Sage is still harboring unresolved trauma and isn't truly living free.
I will definitely read the other books in this series, there was a lot left unexplained (which the author stated was intentional) so I am very interested to see the author takes us next!
November 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have nothing but GREAT PRAISE for this book! This book is pure gold. Paige, you have written a TRUE MASTERPIECE! I truly enjoyed seeing things as they’re happening from both, Sage & Reich’s, POV. But the epilogues.? Goodness! I dirty cried for over 30mins. My husband checked in on me, my kids were worried something bad happened to me, and my oldest (7yo) kept wiping my tears, telling me everything was going to be ok, and even brought me a new book to start reading so I could stop crying 😭
Thank you for trusting me with your eARC. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Sage Haven comes out Nov. 19!
I have nothing but GREAT PRAISE for this book! This book is pure gold. Paige, you have written a TRUE MASTERPIECE! I truly enjoyed seeing things as they’re happening from both, Sage & Reich’s, POV. But the epilogues.? Goodness! I dirty cried for over 30mins. My husband checked in on me, my kids were worried something bad happened to me, and my oldest (7yo) kept wiping my tears, telling me everything was going to be ok, and even brought me a new book to start reading so I could stop crying 😭
Thank you for trusting me with your eARC. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Sage Haven comes out Nov. 19!
January 17, 2026
This slow burn, dark romance was everything I didn’t know I needed in my life. It absolutely helped to pull me out of the small reading slump I had found myself stuck in in December.
The chemistry between Sage and Reich was evident from the start. Sage’s trauma runs deep, and seeing Reich work to help and try to protect her from that while also being part of the danger kept me captivated throughout the entire book.
Throw in dual POV, a secret society, forced proximity, a captor/captive dynamic, mental health rep, music used as a healing element, and a symbolic and sweet nickname, and this book really had it all!
The romance was haunting and dark, and I loved every second of it. There were also plenty of secrets to go around, and I can’t wait to uncover more as this series continues.
Sage has a lot of healing left to do, and I fear that amount may have even doubled after that cliffhanger. 😳 I can’t wait to dive into Book 2 as soon as it’s available!
Thank you so much to Paige Alexandria and QP Book Tours for the gifted copy of this one! 🖤✨
The chemistry between Sage and Reich was evident from the start. Sage’s trauma runs deep, and seeing Reich work to help and try to protect her from that while also being part of the danger kept me captivated throughout the entire book.
Throw in dual POV, a secret society, forced proximity, a captor/captive dynamic, mental health rep, music used as a healing element, and a symbolic and sweet nickname, and this book really had it all!
The romance was haunting and dark, and I loved every second of it. There were also plenty of secrets to go around, and I can’t wait to uncover more as this series continues.
Sage has a lot of healing left to do, and I fear that amount may have even doubled after that cliffhanger. 😳 I can’t wait to dive into Book 2 as soon as it’s available!
Thank you so much to Paige Alexandria and QP Book Tours for the gifted copy of this one! 🖤✨
November 16, 2025
Huge thank you to Paige Alexandria for the gifted eARC in exchange for my honest and spoiler free review! Now onto my thoughts!
Sage Haven is honestly such a different type of dark romance book that I have read and I really did enjoy it. I felt like for a dark romance book, this one definitely plays more on the emotional trauma aspect of it which definitely kept me engaged the entire time.
I honestly loved Sage, Sam, Castor and Reich. There was something about all of them that made me feel like I was stumbling upon my new favorite type of found family/friend group. But since this book focused on Sage and Reich, let me briefly explain what I loved about each of them.
Let’s start with Sage. Sage is the epitome of a strong character. Not only did she go through a lot of troubling times, she still found a way to run away for her own sanity and safety. Seeing her start over and making friends with Sam, a friend that wanted to be her friend without any hesitation. Seeing Sage find comfort and happiness in meeting such a nice person made me feel happy and light knowing that Sage wasn’t alone anymore. After what Sage has been through, I know it probably wasn’t easy to allow friendship and love back into her life, but she did and it truly showed her inner strength and her determination to find a life for herself.
Now, let’s move on to Reich. This man had such an interesting job that definitely made him seem like the type of person no one should get tangled up with, especially when you learn what his wildflower garden is hiding. Anyway, Reich is the typical, broody MC that dark romances have but I actually really liked him. Knowing now cold and dark he could be during his job, but then having a hard time when Sage comes into his life and shows him the light in the dark, just did things to my heart. Reich was always very into his work but Sage appeared and it was beautiful seeing how she was able to flip his world upside down, especially knowing what she had to deal with before she escaped her previous home. Reich was super protective and yearned for her in such a way that just proved that he was all Sage needed in life. There was so much yearning and passion between these two that made this book so worth reading!
Sage Haven is honestly such a different type of dark romance book that I have read and I really did enjoy it. I felt like for a dark romance book, this one definitely plays more on the emotional trauma aspect of it which definitely kept me engaged the entire time.
I honestly loved Sage, Sam, Castor and Reich. There was something about all of them that made me feel like I was stumbling upon my new favorite type of found family/friend group. But since this book focused on Sage and Reich, let me briefly explain what I loved about each of them.
Let’s start with Sage. Sage is the epitome of a strong character. Not only did she go through a lot of troubling times, she still found a way to run away for her own sanity and safety. Seeing her start over and making friends with Sam, a friend that wanted to be her friend without any hesitation. Seeing Sage find comfort and happiness in meeting such a nice person made me feel happy and light knowing that Sage wasn’t alone anymore. After what Sage has been through, I know it probably wasn’t easy to allow friendship and love back into her life, but she did and it truly showed her inner strength and her determination to find a life for herself.
Now, let’s move on to Reich. This man had such an interesting job that definitely made him seem like the type of person no one should get tangled up with, especially when you learn what his wildflower garden is hiding. Anyway, Reich is the typical, broody MC that dark romances have but I actually really liked him. Knowing now cold and dark he could be during his job, but then having a hard time when Sage comes into his life and shows him the light in the dark, just did things to my heart. Reich was always very into his work but Sage appeared and it was beautiful seeing how she was able to flip his world upside down, especially knowing what she had to deal with before she escaped her previous home. Reich was super protective and yearned for her in such a way that just proved that he was all Sage needed in life. There was so much yearning and passion between these two that made this book so worth reading!
January 18, 2026
There genuinely are not enough stars to properly rate Sage Haven. This book pulled me in from the very first chapter and never let go. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous going into this because it was a new-to-me author — but taking that chance ended up being one of the best reading decisions I’ve made.
The writing is immersive, with vivid imagery and descriptions that make every scene feel alive. There’s an underlying sense of mystery that keeps you turning pages because you need to know what happens next. Every chapter draws you deeper into the story, making it impossible to stop reading.
The pacing is absolutely perfect. It’s a true slow burn — intentional, controlled, and emotionally charged — without ever feeling too slow. The chapters are the ideal length, and the transitions between POVs are seamless, adding depth while keeping the flow smooth and addictive.
What truly sets this book apart is its emotional intensity. The tension is palpable, the chemistry is undeniable, and the connection between the characters feels raw and consuming. The morally grey hero and the broken heroine are both deeply complex, and watching the heroine’s healing journey unfold was heartbreaking and beautiful all at once.
It also strikes the perfect balance when it comes to tone. This is a dark romance, but not an overwhelming one — it has grit and intensity without crossing into “too much,” and it’s far from a light, cozy, Hallmark-style story. That balance made it incredibly easy to sink into and fully feel the weight of the story.
Just when you think you know where the story is going, the plot twists hit hard, and the ending left me completely wrecked. I was crying, staring at the page, and desperately needing more.
Sage Haven isn’t just a book you read — it’s one you experience. Tragic, gripping, and emotionally unforgettable, this is easily one of the best books I’ve ever read. I am beyond glad I took a chance on a new author, and I already cannot wait for the next book to be released.
The writing is immersive, with vivid imagery and descriptions that make every scene feel alive. There’s an underlying sense of mystery that keeps you turning pages because you need to know what happens next. Every chapter draws you deeper into the story, making it impossible to stop reading.
The pacing is absolutely perfect. It’s a true slow burn — intentional, controlled, and emotionally charged — without ever feeling too slow. The chapters are the ideal length, and the transitions between POVs are seamless, adding depth while keeping the flow smooth and addictive.
What truly sets this book apart is its emotional intensity. The tension is palpable, the chemistry is undeniable, and the connection between the characters feels raw and consuming. The morally grey hero and the broken heroine are both deeply complex, and watching the heroine’s healing journey unfold was heartbreaking and beautiful all at once.
It also strikes the perfect balance when it comes to tone. This is a dark romance, but not an overwhelming one — it has grit and intensity without crossing into “too much,” and it’s far from a light, cozy, Hallmark-style story. That balance made it incredibly easy to sink into and fully feel the weight of the story.
Just when you think you know where the story is going, the plot twists hit hard, and the ending left me completely wrecked. I was crying, staring at the page, and desperately needing more.
Sage Haven isn’t just a book you read — it’s one you experience. Tragic, gripping, and emotionally unforgettable, this is easily one of the best books I’ve ever read. I am beyond glad I took a chance on a new author, and I already cannot wait for the next book to be released.
November 14, 2025
Sage is a survivor carrying deep trauma & trying to reclaim a sense of safety and control over her life. Enter Reich, a dangerous man with his own demons and a mysterious connection to a secret society, who becomes both her threat and her anchor. Their paths collide not only with each other but with a villain tied to both of their pasts, forcing them to confront old wounds and buried secrets.
Sage is everything. She’s soft, shaken & trying so hard to rebuild herself after the hell she’s been put through. Her trauma is handled with care, not glamorized, not simplified. Every step of her healing feels earned. Her fear makes sense. Her softness makes sense. Her reluctance makes sense. And the spark inside her? The one that refuses to go out, no matter how small is astounding!
Reich is all sharp edges and emotional walls. Hes morally gray, controlled, and absolutely convinced he doesn’t deserve anything gentle. Sage gets under his skin in a way he can’t shake & watching him lose control? So satisfying. 😮💨
Together, they don’t magically save each other. They SEE each other. Their connection grows slow, tense, intimate, and achingly human. The perfect balance of danger & devotion! Their chemistry isn’t immediate or easy. It’s cautious, tense & layered! Built in stolen glances, charged silences, and small moments that carry so much weight.
The plot is gripping & had me flipping pages way past my bedtime! It’s dark, emotionally heavy & so deeply character driven! The world is raw, dangerous & gritty! The writing was amazing, surprisingly gentle in the way it handles mental health, trauma & the slow process of healing! The cliffhanger thew me & im ready for book 2!
And honestly? This story broke me and put me back together. The way Sage’s journey is written made me feel seen in ways I didn’t expect. Her fear, her hope, her small steps toward healing. I resonated with so much of it & it hit deeper than I can even explain.
Sage is everything. She’s soft, shaken & trying so hard to rebuild herself after the hell she’s been put through. Her trauma is handled with care, not glamorized, not simplified. Every step of her healing feels earned. Her fear makes sense. Her softness makes sense. Her reluctance makes sense. And the spark inside her? The one that refuses to go out, no matter how small is astounding!
Reich is all sharp edges and emotional walls. Hes morally gray, controlled, and absolutely convinced he doesn’t deserve anything gentle. Sage gets under his skin in a way he can’t shake & watching him lose control? So satisfying. 😮💨
Together, they don’t magically save each other. They SEE each other. Their connection grows slow, tense, intimate, and achingly human. The perfect balance of danger & devotion! Their chemistry isn’t immediate or easy. It’s cautious, tense & layered! Built in stolen glances, charged silences, and small moments that carry so much weight.
The plot is gripping & had me flipping pages way past my bedtime! It’s dark, emotionally heavy & so deeply character driven! The world is raw, dangerous & gritty! The writing was amazing, surprisingly gentle in the way it handles mental health, trauma & the slow process of healing! The cliffhanger thew me & im ready for book 2!
And honestly? This story broke me and put me back together. The way Sage’s journey is written made me feel seen in ways I didn’t expect. Her fear, her hope, her small steps toward healing. I resonated with so much of it & it hit deeper than I can even explain.
November 19, 2025
"𝙸𝚏 𝙸'𝚖 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚏𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛... 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝. 𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝙸 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚒𝚝?"
"𝙸𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚍, 𝚒𝚝'𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚊𝚒𝚗. 𝙸𝚝'𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑."
First of all the cover is absolutely gorgeous!
Starting the book knowing it will end on a cliffhanger definitely made me nervous as I'm not a patient person with sequels, but it makes me want to read book two as soon as possible.
I absolutely fallen in love with Paige's writing style, I was mesmerized by page one to the very last and I couldn't stop reading this enchanting story! It's so hard to believe she's a debut author, Paige Alexandria is incredibly talented and I cannot wait to read more by her in the future. The plot twists were absolutely brilliant!
𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 is a dark romance with a deeply meaningful topic — trauma recovery. It's written in a realistic and incredibly beautiful way. Making the characters feel family and their struggles like our own. There were quotes I had to stop and take a deep breath... I haven't went through those things like the characters but I do have traumas that I struggle with and in those sentences I saw myself. I related to them and reading them felt like a step towards healing. Healing that little eight year old girl who lost her Daddy. The only person who ever truly understood her... Who went through so much more growing up without him. Wishing on every single birthday since, to have him back...
Back to the novel. Sage and Reich were relatable and so easy to love. They deserved happiness more than anyone, I loved them so much and Sam was the absolute sweetest sunshine best friend anyone could ask for. Everyone needs a best friend like her and 'Wildflower' was the sweetest nickname ever!
I highly recommend reading this fantastic debut dark romance to everyone! I already cannot wait for book 2!
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡
Thank you so much @authorpaigealexandria for an ARC of your beautiful novel! ♡
"𝙸𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚍, 𝚒𝚝'𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚊𝚒𝚗. 𝙸𝚝'𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑."
First of all the cover is absolutely gorgeous!
Starting the book knowing it will end on a cliffhanger definitely made me nervous as I'm not a patient person with sequels, but it makes me want to read book two as soon as possible.
I absolutely fallen in love with Paige's writing style, I was mesmerized by page one to the very last and I couldn't stop reading this enchanting story! It's so hard to believe she's a debut author, Paige Alexandria is incredibly talented and I cannot wait to read more by her in the future. The plot twists were absolutely brilliant!
𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 is a dark romance with a deeply meaningful topic — trauma recovery. It's written in a realistic and incredibly beautiful way. Making the characters feel family and their struggles like our own. There were quotes I had to stop and take a deep breath... I haven't went through those things like the characters but I do have traumas that I struggle with and in those sentences I saw myself. I related to them and reading them felt like a step towards healing. Healing that little eight year old girl who lost her Daddy. The only person who ever truly understood her... Who went through so much more growing up without him. Wishing on every single birthday since, to have him back...
Back to the novel. Sage and Reich were relatable and so easy to love. They deserved happiness more than anyone, I loved them so much and Sam was the absolute sweetest sunshine best friend anyone could ask for. Everyone needs a best friend like her and 'Wildflower' was the sweetest nickname ever!
I highly recommend reading this fantastic debut dark romance to everyone! I already cannot wait for book 2!
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡
Thank you so much @authorpaigealexandria for an ARC of your beautiful novel! ♡
December 12, 2025
Sage Haven by Paige Alexandria is a gripping, slow-burning dark romance that thrives on tension, secrets, and the magnetic pull between two deeply damaged souls who should stay far away from each other—but absolutely can’t.
Sage is a compelling heroine from page one: fierce, vulnerable, and desperate for a fresh start she knows she doesn’t quite deserve. Her new life in Providence feels like a fragile illusion—one that shatters the moment she crosses paths with Reich Davidian. Their first encounter brims with danger and heat, and the chemistry only coils tighter as the story unfolds. Sage’s instinct to run clashes beautifully with her need to understand the quiet storm inside Reich, creating a push-and-pull dynamic that drives the book forward.
Reich is the perfect morally gray counterpart—controlled, intimidating, and hiding a darkness that’s as intriguing as it is terrifying. His interior conflict adds depth to the romance: he was forged to destroy monsters, yet he can’t bring himself to turn away from Sage, who shows him both the best and worst in himself. Their dynamic is electric, edging from wary fascination to something far more explosive.
The plot blends mystery and emotional intensity with ease. As long-buried truths surface and Sage’s past catches up with her, the stakes rise steadily. The danger feels real, the secrets are layered, and the slow reveal of each character’s trauma keeps the tension taut throughout. Occasionally, the story leans heavily on familiar dark romance beats, but the execution is strong enough that those tropes feel satisfying rather than predictable.
Beautifully atmospheric, emotionally raw, and endlessly gripping, Sage Haven delivers a stormy, seductive tale about trauma, connection, and the danger of awakening the darkness someone has spent their entire life trying to cage.
Sage is a compelling heroine from page one: fierce, vulnerable, and desperate for a fresh start she knows she doesn’t quite deserve. Her new life in Providence feels like a fragile illusion—one that shatters the moment she crosses paths with Reich Davidian. Their first encounter brims with danger and heat, and the chemistry only coils tighter as the story unfolds. Sage’s instinct to run clashes beautifully with her need to understand the quiet storm inside Reich, creating a push-and-pull dynamic that drives the book forward.
Reich is the perfect morally gray counterpart—controlled, intimidating, and hiding a darkness that’s as intriguing as it is terrifying. His interior conflict adds depth to the romance: he was forged to destroy monsters, yet he can’t bring himself to turn away from Sage, who shows him both the best and worst in himself. Their dynamic is electric, edging from wary fascination to something far more explosive.
The plot blends mystery and emotional intensity with ease. As long-buried truths surface and Sage’s past catches up with her, the stakes rise steadily. The danger feels real, the secrets are layered, and the slow reveal of each character’s trauma keeps the tension taut throughout. Occasionally, the story leans heavily on familiar dark romance beats, but the execution is strong enough that those tropes feel satisfying rather than predictable.
Beautifully atmospheric, emotionally raw, and endlessly gripping, Sage Haven delivers a stormy, seductive tale about trauma, connection, and the danger of awakening the darkness someone has spent their entire life trying to cage.
November 2, 2025
Intriguing. The beginning draws you in and the suspense keeps you going!
Sage is running from her past. When she finds herself trespassing onto a man's wildflower preserve, she doesn't know what she is getting herself into. A man's deadly game, with her in the middle of it!
"Maybe you'd actually find what you're looking for if you stopped hiding behind what's safe." Trusting someone to protect you after going through horrible experiences is not easy. Especially after running to the darkness you don't know anything about. What monsters are out there? (There are heavy themes.)
To be seen, past what you feel is brokenness, to heal with music. You feel with music. "I was reminded I was worth something." Sage finds something within herself while she is with Reich, but is it meant to be? Can she be with him in this situation? This story is darker than many with what Sage goes through, but finding yourself is worth so much.
"My wildflower." This was such a different book to read. You feel one thing and then get to know the characters and feel something else. You want them to work. "You made me see that trusting again doesn't mean giving yourself away." It ends on a cliffhanger that leads you wanting to know what happens next to Sage and Reich.
Thank you Paige and BookFunnel for the ARC. I am leaving my review voluntarily. I give this book a 4.5!!
Sage Haven
Paige Alexandria
Sage is running from her past. When she finds herself trespassing onto a man's wildflower preserve, she doesn't know what she is getting herself into. A man's deadly game, with her in the middle of it!
"Maybe you'd actually find what you're looking for if you stopped hiding behind what's safe." Trusting someone to protect you after going through horrible experiences is not easy. Especially after running to the darkness you don't know anything about. What monsters are out there? (There are heavy themes.)
To be seen, past what you feel is brokenness, to heal with music. You feel with music. "I was reminded I was worth something." Sage finds something within herself while she is with Reich, but is it meant to be? Can she be with him in this situation? This story is darker than many with what Sage goes through, but finding yourself is worth so much.
"My wildflower." This was such a different book to read. You feel one thing and then get to know the characters and feel something else. You want them to work. "You made me see that trusting again doesn't mean giving yourself away." It ends on a cliffhanger that leads you wanting to know what happens next to Sage and Reich.
Thank you Paige and BookFunnel for the ARC. I am leaving my review voluntarily. I give this book a 4.5!!
Sage Haven
Paige Alexandria
December 7, 2025
Sage Haven is the first book, of five, in the Black Sigil of Naphal series. This is a dark romance focused on a secret society and healing from trauma. I received an advance review copy and my thoughts are my own. Thank you to the author and R&R Book Tours for my physical ARC.
Tropes and themes include:
✨Captor/captive
✨Forced proximity
✨Trauma recovery
✨Slowburn
✨Forbidden love
✨“Good girl”
✨Morally gray MMC
✨Dual, first person POV
Rating: 3/5 Stars 2/5 Flames
Nickname: Wildflower
The Lovely: I enjoyed the concept of a dark romance where two very broken characters are pushed together while both are trying to cope and heal. And, I appreciated that healing journey and how it moved forward in a way that worked for them and where they were at together.
The Mundane: I struggled with a few pieces of this story. One, this book felt like it got off to a slow start - especially the first 30 pages where we were getting inner monologues of their respective life stories from each character. There was nothing that happened to draw me into the story. Two, the author uses a lot of sentence fragments in their writing style, which I found distracting. I could see this used for emphasis or certain high energy/emotion situations but over tw-thirds of the writing was structured this way. Finally, I had hoped (and expected) to see more of their relationship development, not to be told what happened. In general, the reader was told much more of the story rather than being shown through action, events or dialogue.
Recommendation: As the first book of a series I wasn’t surprised to see the end on a cliffhanger. But, the cliffhanger itself did surprise me! If you’re looking for a dark romance where the focus is on trauma healing, you might like this story.
Tropes and themes include:
✨Captor/captive
✨Forced proximity
✨Trauma recovery
✨Slowburn
✨Forbidden love
✨“Good girl”
✨Morally gray MMC
✨Dual, first person POV
Rating: 3/5 Stars 2/5 Flames
Nickname: Wildflower
The Lovely: I enjoyed the concept of a dark romance where two very broken characters are pushed together while both are trying to cope and heal. And, I appreciated that healing journey and how it moved forward in a way that worked for them and where they were at together.
The Mundane: I struggled with a few pieces of this story. One, this book felt like it got off to a slow start - especially the first 30 pages where we were getting inner monologues of their respective life stories from each character. There was nothing that happened to draw me into the story. Two, the author uses a lot of sentence fragments in their writing style, which I found distracting. I could see this used for emphasis or certain high energy/emotion situations but over tw-thirds of the writing was structured this way. Finally, I had hoped (and expected) to see more of their relationship development, not to be told what happened. In general, the reader was told much more of the story rather than being shown through action, events or dialogue.
Recommendation: As the first book of a series I wasn’t surprised to see the end on a cliffhanger. But, the cliffhanger itself did surprise me! If you’re looking for a dark romance where the focus is on trauma healing, you might like this story.
November 18, 2025
The beginning had me absolutely hooked! Thank you so so much Paige Alexandria for allowing me to be an arc reader. It felt like a gift to be able to enter this world. Dark and twisted is my absolute fav and the writing style was *chefs kiss*. At times, the words felt like poetry and I simply could not put the book down.
Sage is an absolute fighter, I can't imagine allowing any sort of love or passion back into my heart after experiencing what she went through. She felt so raw and real, and the imagery was powerful. There were times where I felt like I was observing her from above, I could see what she saw, smell what she smelled, feel what she felt.
Reich was the broody man we all crave in a dark romance. I never thought a serial killer could be so sexy, but my goodness he was. It was a trip stepping inside of his mind and seeing how Sage absolutely turned his world upside down. He absolutely YEARNED for her, he would even kill for her. He had so much more depth than I could have asked for.
The first 2/3 of this book were spent building a world and developing characters. After a bit it did feel a bit rushed and felt like I missed out on moments between Sage and Reich that developed their relationship. It would get to a point where they would being to communicate and get deep, only for the scene to be cut off and moved on to the next. There were mentions of their deep conversations and connection, but I feel like we missed that. I would have loved if a bit more time was spent on this.
There was a little bit of spice, in my personal opinion I would have liked a bit more but I also know that can be personal preference. There was definitely passion and heat between the two of them. Overall I would give this a 4.25 out of 5 and I am so so excited for the next book to come out. My calendar will be marked!
Sage is an absolute fighter, I can't imagine allowing any sort of love or passion back into my heart after experiencing what she went through. She felt so raw and real, and the imagery was powerful. There were times where I felt like I was observing her from above, I could see what she saw, smell what she smelled, feel what she felt.
Reich was the broody man we all crave in a dark romance. I never thought a serial killer could be so sexy, but my goodness he was. It was a trip stepping inside of his mind and seeing how Sage absolutely turned his world upside down. He absolutely YEARNED for her, he would even kill for her. He had so much more depth than I could have asked for.
The first 2/3 of this book were spent building a world and developing characters. After a bit it did feel a bit rushed and felt like I missed out on moments between Sage and Reich that developed their relationship. It would get to a point where they would being to communicate and get deep, only for the scene to be cut off and moved on to the next. There were mentions of their deep conversations and connection, but I feel like we missed that. I would have loved if a bit more time was spent on this.
There was a little bit of spice, in my personal opinion I would have liked a bit more but I also know that can be personal preference. There was definitely passion and heat between the two of them. Overall I would give this a 4.25 out of 5 and I am so so excited for the next book to come out. My calendar will be marked!
November 18, 2025
Sage Haven by Paige Alexandria
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
“𝑰’𝒎 𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒚.” 𝑰 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅. 𝑨 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆.
I want to start by saying that Paige Alexandria has quickly become one of my new favorite authors. She weaves her mental health background into each character — bringing each one to life; incorporating the good, the bad and the ugly. I love books that make you truly, deeply feel it all down to your core; and Sage Haven did that. When I say this booked absolutely wrecked me, I mean it — but wrecked me in a good way. It was raw, gritty, deep, emotional and relatable; and has become one of my top reads in 2025.
Sage Haven dives deep into the gritty depths of trauma, abuse and survival. It’s a slow burn dark romance that will inevitably have you in pieces by the end. Sage, the FMC, has been through hell and back, trying her best to just survive. She’s at rock bottom when she unexpectedly meets Reich, the mmc, who has his own closet full of skeletons. Together, they experience good times and bad times, times of trust and times of betrayal, love and loss, light and dark, secrets and truths.
I could not put this book down. It was so good, so gritty, so raw; the cliffhanger has me spiraling and I can’t wait for the next book to be available.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading. Sage Haven explores many dark themes that may be triggering for some readers. You can find the full list and explanations on Paige Alexandria’s website. Your mental health matters! 🖤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
“𝑰’𝒎 𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒚.” 𝑰 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅. 𝑨 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆.
I want to start by saying that Paige Alexandria has quickly become one of my new favorite authors. She weaves her mental health background into each character — bringing each one to life; incorporating the good, the bad and the ugly. I love books that make you truly, deeply feel it all down to your core; and Sage Haven did that. When I say this booked absolutely wrecked me, I mean it — but wrecked me in a good way. It was raw, gritty, deep, emotional and relatable; and has become one of my top reads in 2025.
Sage Haven dives deep into the gritty depths of trauma, abuse and survival. It’s a slow burn dark romance that will inevitably have you in pieces by the end. Sage, the FMC, has been through hell and back, trying her best to just survive. She’s at rock bottom when she unexpectedly meets Reich, the mmc, who has his own closet full of skeletons. Together, they experience good times and bad times, times of trust and times of betrayal, love and loss, light and dark, secrets and truths.
I could not put this book down. It was so good, so gritty, so raw; the cliffhanger has me spiraling and I can’t wait for the next book to be available.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading. Sage Haven explores many dark themes that may be triggering for some readers. You can find the full list and explanations on Paige Alexandria’s website. Your mental health matters! 🖤
December 9, 2025
Wildflowers and Scars
From the very first chapter, this book swallowed me whole. Paige Alexandria wrote something haunting and achingly human, a dark romance that moves at a softer, more poetic pace, but still cuts straight to the bone. It’s emotional, raw, and so beautifully crafted that I kept pausing just to breathe.
Sage… oh Sage. The weight of her past, the way her trauma lingers in her quiet moments, the way she keeps trying even when her heart feels stitched together by trembling hands. I felt every beat of her story. It was impossible not to connect to her pain, her resilience, her longing for a safe place to finally rest.
And then Reich walks in. this brutal, guarded man who shouldn’t feel soft for anyone… yet he melts for her. He's ruthless by design, protective by instinct, and watching him unravel because of Sage? I was gone. Their connection is magnetic, messy, intimate in the way only two damaged souls can be when they collide. Every “good girl” had me on my knees. Every moment he tried to shield her felt like a punch to the chest.
This story is more than romance, it’s trauma, recovery, the echoes of what hurt you, and the terrifying hope of letting someone in again. It’s wildflowers and scars. It’s fear tangled with desire. And beneath it all, there’s a storm brewing, a secret society, a threat creeping closer, a promise that Sage and Reich’s journey is just beginning.
And that ending? Yeah… still recovering.
Paige, please. I am begging. Book 2. ASAP.
From the very first chapter, this book swallowed me whole. Paige Alexandria wrote something haunting and achingly human, a dark romance that moves at a softer, more poetic pace, but still cuts straight to the bone. It’s emotional, raw, and so beautifully crafted that I kept pausing just to breathe.
Sage… oh Sage. The weight of her past, the way her trauma lingers in her quiet moments, the way she keeps trying even when her heart feels stitched together by trembling hands. I felt every beat of her story. It was impossible not to connect to her pain, her resilience, her longing for a safe place to finally rest.
And then Reich walks in. this brutal, guarded man who shouldn’t feel soft for anyone… yet he melts for her. He's ruthless by design, protective by instinct, and watching him unravel because of Sage? I was gone. Their connection is magnetic, messy, intimate in the way only two damaged souls can be when they collide. Every “good girl” had me on my knees. Every moment he tried to shield her felt like a punch to the chest.
This story is more than romance, it’s trauma, recovery, the echoes of what hurt you, and the terrifying hope of letting someone in again. It’s wildflowers and scars. It’s fear tangled with desire. And beneath it all, there’s a storm brewing, a secret society, a threat creeping closer, a promise that Sage and Reich’s journey is just beginning.
And that ending? Yeah… still recovering.
Paige, please. I am begging. Book 2. ASAP.
November 19, 2025
"You shouldn't take what isn't yours."
That sentence being repeated throughout the book starts having more meaning to their complicated relationship. And God I love their complicated relationship. Its definitely a she fell first, but he fell harder type.
I've been listening to 5 Seconds of Summer new album "Everyone's A Star" (since I cannot stop listening lol) the entire time I read this book and as I listen to the music, it reads Sage's and Reich's relationship so well. 5sos song "I'm Scared I'll Never Sleep Again" shows how much Sage and Reich just cant let go of each other and even worse, they got to close that they can't seem to live without each other. Another song from 5sos, my favorite album, "Calm" has a song called Wildflower. (Weird coincidence right?) That song is what Sage and Reich's relationship could be like if they can just be free from the darkness and love each other without the danger. I love that they both find comfort and themselves in music (btw, do NOT let Sage go to another concert)
This is a hardcore slow burn and im SO GRATEFUL for my Uber driver to promote this book and give me a pre-release copy<3 OH my gosh, Paige, you have out done yourself and I will be here for every new release.
Sage and Reich WILL get their happy ending. They better. I hope.
That sentence being repeated throughout the book starts having more meaning to their complicated relationship. And God I love their complicated relationship. Its definitely a she fell first, but he fell harder type.
I've been listening to 5 Seconds of Summer new album "Everyone's A Star" (since I cannot stop listening lol) the entire time I read this book and as I listen to the music, it reads Sage's and Reich's relationship so well. 5sos song "I'm Scared I'll Never Sleep Again" shows how much Sage and Reich just cant let go of each other and even worse, they got to close that they can't seem to live without each other. Another song from 5sos, my favorite album, "Calm" has a song called Wildflower. (Weird coincidence right?) That song is what Sage and Reich's relationship could be like if they can just be free from the darkness and love each other without the danger. I love that they both find comfort and themselves in music (btw, do NOT let Sage go to another concert)
This is a hardcore slow burn and im SO GRATEFUL for my Uber driver to promote this book and give me a pre-release copy<3 OH my gosh, Paige, you have out done yourself and I will be here for every new release.
Sage and Reich WILL get their happy ending. They better. I hope.
November 23, 2025
Sage Haven is a dark romance with plots focused on trauma recovery, domestic violence, and the classic kidnapping tropes. It focuses on Reich and Sage, a morally grey killer and a survivor with deep traumas. They're both so unique and different from the other, it can be hard to picture characters like this together but they work so well.
Sage is a survivor through and through. At the beginning of the story, she is trying to get her life back on track and fighting against the nightmares threatening to drown her. Reading her journey is beautiful, an amazing demonstration of her strengths.
Reich is all rough lines and cold walls. He is a man of few words, and those few words are all he needs. We slowly learn more about him, and watching him grow and change was really interesting.
I did find that the storyline was slightly fast. Sage fell so easily into her feelings for Reich, and I would've liked to see more time a part to make the story a bit more believable (not that these stories are ever that realistic lol). I would've liked to see more of them learning about eachother beforehand, just to make me appreciate them more individually.
Overall, this is a great read for lovers of dark romance and I feel I will like to 2nd book more. This still gets a 3.75, and looking forward to more of paiges work.
Sage is a survivor through and through. At the beginning of the story, she is trying to get her life back on track and fighting against the nightmares threatening to drown her. Reading her journey is beautiful, an amazing demonstration of her strengths.
Reich is all rough lines and cold walls. He is a man of few words, and those few words are all he needs. We slowly learn more about him, and watching him grow and change was really interesting.
I did find that the storyline was slightly fast. Sage fell so easily into her feelings for Reich, and I would've liked to see more time a part to make the story a bit more believable (not that these stories are ever that realistic lol). I would've liked to see more of them learning about eachother beforehand, just to make me appreciate them more individually.
Overall, this is a great read for lovers of dark romance and I feel I will like to 2nd book more. This still gets a 3.75, and looking forward to more of paiges work.
November 10, 2025
Thank you so much to Paige Alexandria for allowing me an ARC of this story, I truly appreciate it.
I was immediately interested in this book. The beginning hooked me. It’s a dark romance so check your triggers for sure but its deep and poetic and powerful in the way the author describes the ptsd, trauma and depression that the characters are struggling it and the little things like music and nature and books that can pull them out of it. I really related to the FMC at first because of that and loved it.
I also was immediately drawn to our secretive mildly stalkerish, murdery MMC bc ooooof that man.
THAT BEING SAID. This story is kind of insta love, usually that bothers me but it didn’t hear much bc I was pretty hooked but I could have also used a bit more spice.. then around 80% the story kind of lost me.
I felt like the further into the book I got the more flip floppy the characters got & the more abrupt things would happen. The pacing was sort of off for me towards the end and then so much happened so fast that was sort of contradictory and it was a bit jarring for me. I would have rathered the book be longer and a bit more developed towards the end because the beginning was amazing in my opinion.
Either way, still a good read. My official rating is a 3.5.
I was immediately interested in this book. The beginning hooked me. It’s a dark romance so check your triggers for sure but its deep and poetic and powerful in the way the author describes the ptsd, trauma and depression that the characters are struggling it and the little things like music and nature and books that can pull them out of it. I really related to the FMC at first because of that and loved it.
I also was immediately drawn to our secretive mildly stalkerish, murdery MMC bc ooooof that man.
THAT BEING SAID. This story is kind of insta love, usually that bothers me but it didn’t hear much bc I was pretty hooked but I could have also used a bit more spice.. then around 80% the story kind of lost me.
I felt like the further into the book I got the more flip floppy the characters got & the more abrupt things would happen. The pacing was sort of off for me towards the end and then so much happened so fast that was sort of contradictory and it was a bit jarring for me. I would have rathered the book be longer and a bit more developed towards the end because the beginning was amazing in my opinion.
Either way, still a good read. My official rating is a 3.5.
November 13, 2025
🌸🌸🌸 Sage Haven 🌸🌸🌸
🌷 Captor/Captive
🌷 Touch her and 💀
🌷 Forced Proximity
🌷 Found Family
Spice: 🌶🌶
Stars: 3.5
Sage ran from the traumatic events of her past and is trying to build a new "normal" life in a small town miles from home.
The connection between Sage and Reich is immediate and slowly builds as the monsters from her past start to catch up with her. After everything Sage has endured how can she possibly trust this dangerous man she just met. His methods are ominous, his demeanor threatening, but in this menacing man's arms, she might just find the freedom she has been searching for.
Sage is an FMC who is haunted by her traumatic past and is vulnerable when she meets Reich our MMC. Reich is grumpy, brooding and controlled. He has to be, in his line of work there's no room for mistakes or distractions. When his obsession with Sage, his "wildflower" grows all rules go out the window and he is driven only by the need to protect her.
3.5 stars. I loved the premise of this book, the overall plot and characters are great but there was a couple of chapters where I felt the plot jumped and I got a bit lost.
🌷 Captor/Captive
🌷 Touch her and 💀
🌷 Forced Proximity
🌷 Found Family
Spice: 🌶🌶
Stars: 3.5
Sage ran from the traumatic events of her past and is trying to build a new "normal" life in a small town miles from home.
The connection between Sage and Reich is immediate and slowly builds as the monsters from her past start to catch up with her. After everything Sage has endured how can she possibly trust this dangerous man she just met. His methods are ominous, his demeanor threatening, but in this menacing man's arms, she might just find the freedom she has been searching for.
Sage is an FMC who is haunted by her traumatic past and is vulnerable when she meets Reich our MMC. Reich is grumpy, brooding and controlled. He has to be, in his line of work there's no room for mistakes or distractions. When his obsession with Sage, his "wildflower" grows all rules go out the window and he is driven only by the need to protect her.
3.5 stars. I loved the premise of this book, the overall plot and characters are great but there was a couple of chapters where I felt the plot jumped and I got a bit lost.
November 21, 2025
Haunting, captivating, dark and oh so much amazing tension ❤️🔥 This is book 1 in the Black Sigil of Naphal series.
𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯.
𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘮.
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘮.
𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘮.
The story starts off with some stalking by Reich, the MMC, as he obsessively observes beautiful but broken Sage, the FMC, who has just escaped something terrible and is now trespassing in a new monster’s field of wildflowers.
It’s a character driven dark romance where the focus is on revealing the main characters secret pasts and traumas. You can help but to fall in love with Reich, dark, brooding, mysterious and a serial killer of very bad people.
There is a lovely friendship between Sage and Sam, highlighting the power of female friendships to pull you out of a deep dark hole.
Sage has been subject to gang abuse and has escaped to start over in a new town. But it seems she has escaped one lot of monsters to catch the eye of another. But Reich is the monster she chooses, even if they both know that they cannot have a happily ever after.
I loved all the insights into Sage’s mind, how she coped with all the awful things she was subjected to and still found reasons to cling to hope. She has a lot of healing and growth in the book but it ends on a cliffhanger so I am excited to see what the next part of Sage and Reich’s story is.
A deceptively dark and thrilling read, I would recommend this book to dark romance lovers who enjoy the tension, the mind games and the chase.
𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆.
Please check trigger warnings but you will find:
👥 Dual-POV
⛓️💥 Forced Proximity
⚔️ Forbidden Love
🤐 Secret Pasts/Secret Society
😶🌫️ Trauma Recovery/Mental Health Rep
🩶 Morally Gray MMC
🪤 Captor/Captive Dynamic
🖤 Dark Romance
🔥 Slow Burn
🧎🏻♀️ BDSM
🎶 Music as a Healing Element
🥀 He Calls Her “Wildflower”
𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯.
𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘮.
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘮.
𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘮.
The story starts off with some stalking by Reich, the MMC, as he obsessively observes beautiful but broken Sage, the FMC, who has just escaped something terrible and is now trespassing in a new monster’s field of wildflowers.
It’s a character driven dark romance where the focus is on revealing the main characters secret pasts and traumas. You can help but to fall in love with Reich, dark, brooding, mysterious and a serial killer of very bad people.
There is a lovely friendship between Sage and Sam, highlighting the power of female friendships to pull you out of a deep dark hole.
Sage has been subject to gang abuse and has escaped to start over in a new town. But it seems she has escaped one lot of monsters to catch the eye of another. But Reich is the monster she chooses, even if they both know that they cannot have a happily ever after.
I loved all the insights into Sage’s mind, how she coped with all the awful things she was subjected to and still found reasons to cling to hope. She has a lot of healing and growth in the book but it ends on a cliffhanger so I am excited to see what the next part of Sage and Reich’s story is.
A deceptively dark and thrilling read, I would recommend this book to dark romance lovers who enjoy the tension, the mind games and the chase.
𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆.
Please check trigger warnings but you will find:
👥 Dual-POV
⛓️💥 Forced Proximity
⚔️ Forbidden Love
🤐 Secret Pasts/Secret Society
😶🌫️ Trauma Recovery/Mental Health Rep
🩶 Morally Gray MMC
🪤 Captor/Captive Dynamic
🖤 Dark Romance
🔥 Slow Burn
🧎🏻♀️ BDSM
🎶 Music as a Healing Element
🥀 He Calls Her “Wildflower”
November 5, 2025
🖤 Sage Haven by Paige Alexandria
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
⚠️check your triggers⚠️
This isn’t just a love story.
It’s survival, It’s about running from ghosts only to find one wearing your own face.About learning that healing isn’t gentle, it’s brutal, messy,
Sage is broken, scarred, and running from a past that refuses to stay buried. Reich carries darkness of his own.A secret heavy enough to destroy them both. Together, they don’t fix each other,they fight to exist. To breathe. To live again.
Some quotes that Spoke to my soul
“You can’t hide forever, Sage. One day, you’ll have to take the mask off…and face who you really are.”
“Music gives you permission to feel it… the pain… the grief… and maybe—when you’re ready—to let it go.”
“Without you, I wouldn’t be living. I’d be decaying… You give me exactly what I need because what I’ve needed is you.”
This book bleeds survival, friendship, love born from ruin, and the brutal beauty of overcoming the unimaginable.
I received an ARC for an Honest Review of this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️
⚠️check your triggers⚠️
This isn’t just a love story.
It’s survival, It’s about running from ghosts only to find one wearing your own face.About learning that healing isn’t gentle, it’s brutal, messy,
Sage is broken, scarred, and running from a past that refuses to stay buried. Reich carries darkness of his own.A secret heavy enough to destroy them both. Together, they don’t fix each other,they fight to exist. To breathe. To live again.
Some quotes that Spoke to my soul
“You can’t hide forever, Sage. One day, you’ll have to take the mask off…and face who you really are.”
“Music gives you permission to feel it… the pain… the grief… and maybe—when you’re ready—to let it go.”
“Without you, I wouldn’t be living. I’d be decaying… You give me exactly what I need because what I’ve needed is you.”
This book bleeds survival, friendship, love born from ruin, and the brutal beauty of overcoming the unimaginable.
I received an ARC for an Honest Review of this book
November 7, 2025
First off I am honored and grateful I was given the chance to read this arc. And omg the I am not ok is in full swing. From this first page this had me sucked in and I couldn’t stop. If you love dark romance, trauma, healing, suspense, survival, messy, and emotional this is definitely a read for you. This book is poetic, emotional, and raw all jammed in. I cried myself reading this, screamed, and felt the emotions with the characters. I love when I’m reading and I can be in it with them and capture that emotion.
Sage and Reich I am rooting for and they have my heart the angst and emotion between these two was everything for me. “Wildflower”- freedom, resilience, beauty of untamed world. That even in the darkness, ruin, trauma, and hurt wildflowers can still grow colorful, beautiful, strong. Every time Reich called Sage wildflower it sent me.
As much as I am for the cliffhanger. The cliffhanger has me needing 14 business days to recover from cause now I’ll be waiting impatiently for book 2 and their story to continue.
This book finished me and I loved every minute of it 🖤
Sage and Reich I am rooting for and they have my heart the angst and emotion between these two was everything for me. “Wildflower”- freedom, resilience, beauty of untamed world. That even in the darkness, ruin, trauma, and hurt wildflowers can still grow colorful, beautiful, strong. Every time Reich called Sage wildflower it sent me.
As much as I am for the cliffhanger. The cliffhanger has me needing 14 business days to recover from cause now I’ll be waiting impatiently for book 2 and their story to continue.
This book finished me and I loved every minute of it 🖤
November 19, 2025
I love how absolutely raw and devastating some parts of this book are. Please make sure you read the trigger warnings before reading. This book was so amazing! We really get the truth in how these characters are feeling and going through. I love how much of the past really showed the character growth. Sage and Reich are such amazing characters. They really have gone through so much in their lives and really are just trying to get by each day. Until one day when their paths cross and takes a surprising turn. Sage is someone who is trying to run from her past and is haunted by what she went through. Reich is someone who is in a line of work where there is no room for distraction or mistakes. I absolutely could not get enough of this book but man you really put us through it! This book has survival, overcoming past trauma, love, and an amazing friendship! If you are looking for a dark romance with the truth behind struggles this book is for you! Thank you so much @authorpaigealexandria for the opportunity to be a part of the ARC Team!
November 22, 2025
When Slow Burn Becomes Full Body Poss€ssion
Okay Besties… listen to me carefully. The prologue of "Sage Haven" sucked me in so fast my body literally whispered “I hate you” because I knew sleep was canceled. Paige Alexandria writes with this hypnotic, lyrical darkness that makes you feel every ounce of Sage’s trauma and Reich’s restrained fury... like you’re standing in the storm with them, begging for lightning to strike.
Sage ran to disappear. Reich was built to hunt what she’s running from. Their slow-burn, forbidden tension? Absolutely illegal. Every word from his lips slices; every glance unravels her. The angst, the danger, the emotional pull? IMMACULATE. The writing is so seductive and haunting, I forgot to breathe more than once.
A suspenseful, romantic psychological spiral with secret society vibes, forced proximity, and a darkness that devours. Sleep who? This book owned me.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 1/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
Okay Besties… listen to me carefully. The prologue of "Sage Haven" sucked me in so fast my body literally whispered “I hate you” because I knew sleep was canceled. Paige Alexandria writes with this hypnotic, lyrical darkness that makes you feel every ounce of Sage’s trauma and Reich’s restrained fury... like you’re standing in the storm with them, begging for lightning to strike.
Sage ran to disappear. Reich was built to hunt what she’s running from. Their slow-burn, forbidden tension? Absolutely illegal. Every word from his lips slices; every glance unravels her. The angst, the danger, the emotional pull? IMMACULATE. The writing is so seductive and haunting, I forgot to breathe more than once.
A suspenseful, romantic psychological spiral with secret society vibes, forced proximity, and a darkness that devours. Sleep who? This book owned me.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 1/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
November 30, 2025
3.5 stars rounded up, spice 1.25
This was my first read by this author and I’m not sure if how it was written is her normal style or if she chose to write this one differently. This book’s style is intriguing; at first I almost couldn’t get into it as it has A LOT of internal dialogue, fragmented thoughts/feelings (I’m assuming it’s to remind you of poetry), and back and forth spiraling thoughts for the first couple of chapters that also continued as a main theme throughout the book, especially with the dual POV. Eventually more plot does come into the mix that did catch and keep my interest. The FMC is mentally and physically abused from a shitty ex, so please read the triggers. The MMC is a hardened man and ends up feeling conflicted. Both of those do factor into a lot of back and forth with feelings and “what to do next”. Some of the plot flips do come out of nowhere it seems at times and it does end on a pretty large cliffhanger. Overall, it was a decent read and I’m fairly interested in seeing what happens next.
This was my first read by this author and I’m not sure if how it was written is her normal style or if she chose to write this one differently. This book’s style is intriguing; at first I almost couldn’t get into it as it has A LOT of internal dialogue, fragmented thoughts/feelings (I’m assuming it’s to remind you of poetry), and back and forth spiraling thoughts for the first couple of chapters that also continued as a main theme throughout the book, especially with the dual POV. Eventually more plot does come into the mix that did catch and keep my interest. The FMC is mentally and physically abused from a shitty ex, so please read the triggers. The MMC is a hardened man and ends up feeling conflicted. Both of those do factor into a lot of back and forth with feelings and “what to do next”. Some of the plot flips do come out of nowhere it seems at times and it does end on a pretty large cliffhanger. Overall, it was a decent read and I’m fairly interested in seeing what happens next.
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