Power is a dangerous mistress, but love can be deadly.
Erryn Loxley rules London’s Triarchy with an iron heart and a bloodstained crown until Helena crashes into her world and throws her life into turmoil. Erryn didn’t plan on falling for anyone, least of all a woman with shadows buried in her past. When those shadows resurface, Erryn is forced to decide between keeping her throne or risking it all for the woman who threatens to unravel her. And make no mistake... whichever road she takes will be one paved in blood.
SAVAGEis the second book in TheTriarchy Collection—interconnected standalone novels written under C.C. Davie's dark romance pen name, Chaos Davie. This dual POV instalment ends on a HEA.
The Triarchy Collection are all spicy sapphic dark romances and intended for an adult audience. Please see C.C. Davie's website for a comprehensive list of content warnings and read at your own discretion.
Went into this expecting a “guilty pleasure” kind of read but I was pleasantly surprised by both the plot and the quality of the writing. I wasn’t expecting the plot to be this intriguing (and in the words of the author with “a hell of a lot of tech language” that left me confused most of the time). Of course, it wasn’t anything extraordinary but for a book of this length it did what it had to do. The events of book two and book one happen simultaneously, so the reading order doesn’t really matter. I am excited for what’s to come in this series!
4.5/5 Someone should have held my hand during Sadist and my toxic adoration of Theo and Octavia - they’ve got nothing on Helena and Erryn. Holy MEOW kitty kitties.
Helena is so sexy and absolutely psychotic and perfect. A firm grip around her throat, sweet words of ownership during an orgasm, breakfast on ten plates with a side of ketchup and a little (up to them) bloodshed and murder…I mean she really is just a simple woman.
I’m not one to kneel but I might consider doing so if I would end up with Erryn’s heel to my neck. Idk man, I love a woman in a fucking suit. I understand Helena’s devotion.
If I were a new reader coming in to this series I think I’d prefer to start with this one and then go to Sadist. That betrayal Theo hands over hits me a little too much, even tho I’ve read Sadist and know - I think it would be better to experience it here as an introduction to Theo’s character and then go back and see why she might do such a thing.
Looks it’s late, I’ve got work in a handful of hours and I’m feeling very protective of my girls right now 😉
Ps.
I still love Octavia and Theo separate and aside but right now I’m convinced they don’t even go here.
I fucking love Helena!! My god she was hilarious and totally unintentionally 🤣🤣
I will say, the contents warning page did make me laugh a couple times. I liked how it was written 😂
The last third of the book is on the same timeline as Sadist (book one)
Only thing was I wished, was that some of the spicy scenes were just a tad longer! There was so much potential for more. Not that I’m complaining because they were still very good! Just sometimes felt like they ended too quickly.
I wish the emails in the physical book were sized bigger! My poor old ass eyes could not read them at all 🤣🤣
Written in First Person with 2x POV’s. Dark Romance, Organised Crime, Age Gap (12), Forced Proximity, Morally Grey FMC’s, AuDHD Rep. 5x Spicy Scenes.
Book 2 of the Triarchy collection is a well written, fast paced page turner with high energy, tension and, well, Helena.
Savage is a great addition to the world C.C. Davie is creating and I’m excited to see where she takes us in with the next instalment. I’m also really looking forward to the inevitable next meeting between Theo and Helena. That’ll be fun 😏
i fear this book should’ve been first because why was i getting pissed at Theo knowing damn well exactly why she did what she did 😭 but regardless, seeing Theo and Octavia again—even under chaotic ass circumstances—was everything lol
ANYWAYS. Helena and Erryn??? absolutely insane together. chaotic, sexy, and the sexual tension was HOT hot HOT. Helena is unhinged in the most perfect way possible. all that woman needs is sweet words of ownership, separate plates so her food doesn’t touch, and a firm grip around her throat. she’s just a simple girl with simple needs.
and Erryn… whew. i love a woman in a suit so bad. i would gladly crawl on the ground for the rest of my life if she asked.
i need the next book immediately 😍
•••••• fav quotes 🤩
“I’ll give you one chance to be a good little agent and turn around.” “Last time I checked, the dildo of consequence was still at the Meridian.” “Oh, sweetheart,”…. “I don’t need the dildo of consequences to have you feeling me for days after. Don’t forget who I am.”
“I don’t need a guard,”…. “I need you, Lena. And I’ll be damned if I let you out of my sight while the rest of my world is crumbling around me. Mine, remember. I don’t share what’s mine, and I have lost too much to risk something—someone so valuable to me.”
“Next time I hear you talking about Loxley’s bed, I’ll cut your fucking tongue out and shove it all the way up your arse until you can lick your own tonsils. Got it, bitch?”
I loved everything about this! The spice? Top tier. Bar the murdery stuff I related quite a bit with Helena, what that says about me… 🤣 Can I pls have an Erryn in my life? Like yesterday if possible!
Shit happens, it’s what you do with it that counts ♡
Tldr: Fantastic chemistry between two sapphic leads hobbled by the previous book's timeline. 3/5.
Praise: / As mentioned, the chemistry between the two main characters is fantastic. Better even than the previous book. They were a great balance and the interplay between the two was really enjoyable. Obviously the sex is fantastic.
/ I did actually enjoy how the storyline of this ran parallel with the first book, weaving in between story beats and adding context. I got some answers to the questions the first book left behind, and I enjoyed experiencing the phone calls from the other side. That was clever.
/ I'd actually go as far to say this book is domestic/cosy... for contract killers. This is both praise and crit, but it allowed the relationship between the two to bloom naturally which was lovely.
Crit: / My major issue with this book is its pacing. When it's good, it's great. Too often however I found the book trying to contort itself to fit the timeline of the one before. There'd be long stretches of not much happening (so much admin) and then a rush of events to keep pace with the narrative running parallel. I felt the narrative of Savage was a little sacrificed to bolster Sadist, and didn't build enough of its own story to justify the decision.
/ A side effect of this was key concepts (Lena's secret) were massively underutilized and came far too late in the book. Though I enjoyed Erryn's power struggles, I was yearning for more interplay between the wider cast of characters that were introduced and under-used. Thank goodness Artemis is coming back!
/ I will say, for me personally, there was enough of a difference between Theo and Lena for me in terms of their voice. Both fell back on that quippy snark. But hey, Erryn clearly has a type.
Overall: Did I have a good time? Yes, absolutely. Will I read Sinner? God, yes. I got a little taster of Artemis and wanted more. The only thing letting this book down is its pacing and the choice to marry it so closely to the previous, at the detriment of its own narrative. Thankfully, there's some great characters, sex, and a very happy ending.
4⭐️ I loved this book just as much as the first one and i love Erryn & Helena DOWN! Ugh, from the plot and danger to both of the fmcs being baddies in charge and then the ROMANCE.. i was truly sat and didn’t want to put this down! The build up of the romance was truly my favorite thing because Erryn tried to fight it and failed. I loved Helena like she was hilarious but also had so much depth. Then the spice?! SPICY, lmaooo. Ugh this is def one of my favorite reads!
Here are some of my favorite highlights:
For the first time in my life, I wanted to do whatever I was told, as long as it was at her bidding.
“None of that,” she whispered, pressing the muzzle to the back of my hand and forcing me to increase the pressure. “You can come for me, Helena. I didn’t say it would be the only time.”
Helena had become my addiction. And I wasn’t sure how to regain control.
I enjoyed the second book of the series wholeheartedly. It's an engaging tale filled with action, betrayal and a budding love in a secret organization of killers that gets infiltrated through their security system. Erryn is the Chair of the UK branch and Helena is an agent with a hot temper assigned to guard Erryn. I really loved the way Davie wove the action of Sadist, the first book of the series, with Savage. It was a seamless merge in the series. The action is topnotch, the interactions with all the characters of both books is very exciting and the romance between Erryn and Helena is as endearing as it is spicy. I do love dangerous, strong female main characters so let's round 4.5 up to 5 glock stars with a high recommendation.
This is the second book of the series we see it from Loxley's one of the chairs of the Triarchy POV. Things are not looking good for her and she needs a body guard but doesn't really want one. Rossi is available and is has all kinds of problems to follow orders. She helps Loxely but also has secrets. A love that has all kinds of problems and hurt. But has a HEA. You might want to read the first book Savage.
I really enjoyed this!!! I loved how we got a little back story, then the behind the scenes regarding the first book. It all ending up filling nicely and rounding out to be a very well story. The smut was smuttin’ as always. 🩷
Savage is the second installment in The Triarchy Collection, a series of interconnected standalones. It runs parallel to the timeline of the first book, with familiar faces making appearances, so I’d definitely recommend starting with the first one to fully appreciate this world.
Erryn rules London’s Triarchy with ruthless precision until Helena enters her life as a bodyguard she absolutely doesn’t need. Forced into close proximity, their dynamic quickly shifts as chaos erupts within the organization, threatening everything Erryn has built. Suddenly, she finds herself caught between protecting her power… or risking it all for the one person who’s managed to break through her defenses.
This was such an engaging read. The story is packed with action, tension, and constant movement, making it incredibly easy to binge in one sitting. I was hooked from start to finish. That said, if you’re expecting a heavy dark romance, it leans lighter than you might anticipate. The darker elements are present but more subtle, and the romance feels softer overall, leaving me craving a little more intensity.
Erryn is a fascinating character: controlled, powerful, and undeniably intimidating, with that quiet, dangerous elegance that commands attention. At the same time, her emotional walls are firmly in place, which made it a bit harder to fully connect with her until later in the story. I appreciated the glimpses of her softer side, but I found myself wishing for more depth throughout.
Helena was much easier to connect with. She’s bold, impulsive, and brings a fiery energy that contrasts beautifully with Erryn’s restraint. Her humor was a highlight, especially in high-pressure moments where she naturally lightens the mood. Still, while I enjoyed both characters, there was a slight emotional distance that kept me from feeling completely immersed in their journey, like an invisible barrier that never fully disappeared. With that in mind, there’s clear potential for deeper character exploration, and I’d love to see that growth in Artemis’s book.
Because I didn’t fully connect with the characters, their romance didn’t captivate me as much as I had hoped. Their chemistry is evident from the very beginning, and I loved the tension between them. However, as their relationship develops, it leans heavily into physical connection, which worked in some ways… but I personally wanted more emotional intimacy to balance it out. I kept waiting for those deeper, more vulnerable moments that would truly solidify their bond.
One of my favorite parts was how this book expands and strengthens the universe Chaos Davie crafted. As the story unfolded, the threads connecting both books became clearer, almost like one larger, cohesive narrative. This added depth made me reconsider Theo and Octavia’s story from a new perspective, and the political intrigue surrounding the Triarchy became even more compelling. It’s definitely left me eager to see how everything comes together in the third installment.
Overall, Savage is perfect if you’re looking for a fast-paced, high-stakes romance with forced proximity, morally gray characters, and strong female leads—all wrapped in a world full of danger, tension, and intrigue.
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I’m expected to write a review after the whirlwind of emotions and sex I’ve just read? Well, if Chaos insists, it is my pleasure.
Sadist, the first of the Triarchy Collection, got me addicted to good dark romance. I have impatiently waited for Sadist to hit my greedy arc-reading hands, and it delivered everything I hoped for.
Erynn Loxley is the perfect ice queen that holds herself together with steel and a violent tongue. Helena is a gorgeous chaotic mess on the end of Eryn’s leash (barely controlled deliciousness). I loved getting a deeper dive into the Triarchy through Erynn and I guessed the subject of the third book pretty immediately based on who I wanted to see more of.
But to THIS story. The physical connection was steaming, with that restrained yearning only lasting for the perfect amount of time. I loved how fluidly they fell to each other’s comforts, and even if we didn’t get to see as much emotional connection on page, I could feel the bond between them snap together. Plus, phew on the intimacy scenes. I’ll keep those thoughts away from my public profiles…
Savage was also more emotionally charged than I prepared myself for. I felt the knife in my gut twist deeply at the twists. So much so, I had to set it down multiple times to decompress. Even when I knew some of the events from Sadist, reading them from Erynn’s perspective hurt. I genuinely loved that she was frayed at the edges of it all, instead of pushing through. It showed how any character can break. Her ruthlessness was an added bonus to her character.
Helena’s energy was very appreciated. A feral, dangerous woman was a good cheery (bratty) opposite to Erynn. I loved how fluidly how she speak her mind and gave in to her impulses.
It also provided even more context to Sadist, which will make rereading a completed trilogy super sweet.
I certainly wish I had more of Erynn and Helena!
I appreciated the casual representation of neurodivergence and chronic pain management, too.
Thank you for the chance to read an ARC of Savage in exchange for an honest review.
📖 AT A GLANCE STARS 4 stars SPICE Hot - lots of graphic spice CHEMISTRY ❤️ Strong - LOVED IT ANGST MEDIUM SLOW BURN NO CLIFFHANGER NO CHARACTERS Erryn and Helena
💬 LINES THAT LIVE RENT-FREE “She has a knife to your neck, Lox,” Helena murmured. “This bitch isn’t walking out of here.”
🖤 MY READING EXPERIENCE Do I fully understand the inner workings of the Triarchy? Absolutely not. Was I still completely locked in? Yes. What really carried this for me was Helena and Erryn. Their connection, their power dynamic…obsessed. Helena is a total spitfire, you never quite know what she’s going to do next. And Erryn? She’s not interested in taming her (at least not outside the bedroom 😌). That push and pull between them was so fun to read. This was just a genuinely enjoyable ride for me.
🫀CHARACTER THOUGHTS Erryn gives full ice queen energy - polished, untouchable, always put together in her designer suits. But underneath that? The way she shows up for Helena, protects her, chooses her…yeah, I loved that. And Helena?!? Wild, chaotic, a little unpredictable but completely undone when it comes to Erryn. The contrast between who she is in the world vs. who she is with Erryn was everything. Together, they just work. This pairing was so much fun.
🔥 MOMENTS I’M STILL THINKING ABOUT That first moment when the tension finally breaks between them. Erryn, completely in control, gun in hand, setting the tone. Helena, all fire and impulse, the one who pushed them there in the first place. And when it finally happens? That shift in their dynamic… I haven’t stopped thinking about it
⚠️ ONE SMALL NOTE The Triarchy/political side of things did feel a bit confusing at times, and I found myself more invested in the characters than the bigger system.
📚 READ THIS IF YOU LOVE… Dark sapphic romance • Ice queen x chaos • Power couple energy • Touch her and die • Morally gray women • Tension that snaps • Underworld + political intrigue
Here’s a shorter, more casual version that still keeps that strong 5⭐ energy:
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Savage by Chaos Davies completely pulled me in and did not let go, but given how much I loved Sadist, I'm not surprised. I went in expecting a similar tone to Sadist but this was way more intense, chaotic, and addictive than I expected. I literally binge read it, in what felt like just only a few hours.
Chaos Davie writing is next level, like she makes it feel effortless because she knows her characters so well. Savage has/was/is this sharp, almost poetic edge where certain lines just hit and repeat in your head like a good 90s song ( spice girls obviously... tell me what you want what you really really want). You can tell every word is intentional, and it makes the tension feel so real ( which btw wtf with all the tension, I've rarely screamed at a book " hurry up, " but i did here. 100% vibes of power, danger, and obsession that is so unhealthy you kinda envy the characters for entabgling themselves up in what I say felt like a hunger needing to be fed.
Erryn and Helena? Absolutely unhinged in THEE MFing best way. Their are messy, explosive, and my eyes were glued to the screen like an addict. And, I'm not talking like your favorite meal you can eat every day, its like the most dark but beautiful tattoos you keep adding to your sleeve because you love pain. ( just me? ok then)
Back to the MFing tension... Insane. Drives you up the walls... Every scene, the build up of this chemistry that is clearly screaming, "touch me already!"
This is one of those books where you say “one more chapter” and suddenly it’s 4am ( i know because its like 4 am as i write this beast). Bye bye sleep...
I thought I was a Theo fan but Helena showed up and now I need book 3 to fairly pick...
I was lucky enough to have the chance to Beta read for Savage, and when I tell you that ya’ll need to take a seat and bask in the glory that is Helena and Erryn- I mean it.
Savage is coming in hot with the most feral of personalities housed in the body of the Triarchy’s most problematic contract killer… Helena. She’s hot, she’s unhinged, she doesn’t like her food touching and she certainly doesn’t like anyone messing with her woman 💅
Helena’s woman in question is the infamous Erryn Loxley, who has an obsessive need for control over every aspect of her life- both in the work place and in the bedroom 🤭
These two as a coupling means we have nothing but spice that has you contemplating calling rescue services for a power hose to cool down, because a cold shower could never cut it when you’ve got the ✨dildo of consequences✨ involved 🥵
Now now, you’re probably ready to yell DOWN GIRL DOWN. So I should probably mention that this second instalment in the series features a heavier plot being told along the same timeline as Sadist, so we get to see all the fuckery that happened for us to even GET to Sadist. I loved this, and I also loved seeing the softer side of Erryn when she let her walls down.
All these unhinged women may be volatile killers and feral messes with foul mouths, but it’s truly beautiful to see their masks drop and their emotional, vulnerable sides come out to play.
I’m always in awe of the balance Chaos manages to keep with feral/sweet in all her works, can’t wait for the next one 👏🏻
In the second book of the Triarchy Collection we see the Triarchy from a very different angle. This time from that of one of it's chairs, the ruthless and calculating Erryn Loxley, head of the London branch. She is forced to deal with a major infrastructure breach and the ensuing chaos it wreaks across the the Triarchy.
One element of this chaos is Helena Rossi, a French/Italian agent with a murky past and hair trigger. She also happens to be one of the most effective agents Erryn has at her disposal, so when she needs personal protection, her choice is easy.
However, Helena isn’t easy. She is AuDHD and while she is effective, dealing with her neurodivergence isn’t always easy. Seeing the way Helena pushes back and consistently challenges Erryn and pushes her out of her comfort zone is so enticing to watch. If you have read Sadist, you get to see some of the events that lead up to the events of the book.
While this book is less dark than Sadist, it is no less intriguing, spicy, engrossing, and absolutely impossible to put down. While not as heavy, there are definitely still some power dynamics at play, some gun play, and plenty of warranted (or unwarranted, if you're squeamish) violence.
The books in the Triarchy Collection are interconnected standalones, but it is highly recommended that you read Sadist before Savage. And I absolutely cannot recommend highly enough that you do read both books, and when you do read Savage, just remember these three words: Dildo of Consequences
Did you ever read Sadist by Chaos Davie and wonder what was going on on Erryn’s side of the timeline? And who is this Helena Erryn is so worried about when she gets hurt? Savage gives you the answer to just that and takes you on such a wild ride you’ll sit there wondering after reading what the hell just happened. And then immediately want to read it all over again🥵
Chaos’s writing is so immersive and so vivid, it really was a struggle to put the book down. Chapter after chapter, the chokehold you’ve been held in since the beginning, just keeps tightening. In the best of ways. In the end you’ll be begging for more❤️🔥
We know a little bit about Erryn from Sadist, the London Chair of The Triarchy, a force to be reckoned with, and a proper ice queen. Helena was a joy to get to know; unapologetically savage with just a tiny smidge of a jealous streak🤏
Following along as these two women find themselves in forced proximity, their relationship evolving into something more, while at the same time dealing with the absolute shitshow that is Vanguard, was a wild ride you best buckle up for🎢
With tropes like forced proximity, age gap, ice queen and dom/sub dynamics, this book has sailed right into the list over my favourite books, and will be a regular reread along with Sadist❤️🔥
“such a perfect little compliant streak you have for such a savage little heathen. it’s like you were made for me.”
call me helena because i too want to unalive theo. it’s funny how i ended my review of sadist by appreciating how chaos davie wasn’t afraid of framing erryn in a villainous lense, only for the author to pull a uno reverse and making the so-called heroine of the last book the “bad guy” of this one – talk about a full circle moment, the parallels of it all gutted me (no pun intended). regardless, these two as a couple are leagues above most other sapphic dark romance couples because what’s better than one savage woman? two. i am both a whore for women who could kill me and a lesbian with mommy issues so of course the older masc is my favorite. i will say, though, the ending felt a bit rushed; i believe it was a missed opportunity to not further expand on the mafia element that was briefly teased, but never delivered. hopefully, that will be a plot explored in the next book given artemis love interest wasn’t introduced yet.
* i was sent an arc by the author in exchange for a honest review
I truly don’t even know where to start with Savage. C.C. Davies (Chaos Davie) is one of my favourite authors, but this novel… oh boy. This one is special. THIS is why representation matters. Honestly, I joked with CC that she must have cameras hidden in my house because I have never felt more seen in a piece of fiction.
We’re back in London’s Triarchy, and this time we’re following Erryn and Helena. Erryn is one of the ruling Chairs of the Triarchy, and Helena is the woman who completely upends her world. Watching these two absolute badasses work through their issues and slowly let their guards down for each other was everything.
But the standout for me was Helena. Helena is me. Seeing her neurodivergent traits, such as her happy humming/stimming, portrayed so authentically made me feel so much less alone. Next time I’m humming away, I’m going to think of her and smile. It’s rare to find a dark romance that handles neurodiversity with this much heart while still being, well, Savage.
The pacing was spot on! I inhaled this in one sitting. It runs parallel to the events of Sadist (Book 1), so you’re seeing that same timeline but through different eyes, with some delicious crossover at the end. And the spice? Top-tier. Chaos Davie really knows how to write chemistry that jumps off the page. Expect lots of action, some twists, laughs, heartache, and men getting put in their place!
It’s dark, it’s spicy, it’s a little unhinged, and it’s deeply moving. Thank you so much to CC for the ARC; being on this team is such an honour, and I am officially waving my OG stan badge forever. I am excited for the next book!
Helena had become my addiction. And I wasn’t sure how to regain control.
Oh my god, I love Erryn and Helena, I may just be obsessed. Strong ass women dominating their fields, a lot of chaos, a lot of dark humor, sprinkles of murder, the sexual tension, god damn, the dildo of consequence and the praise. This book was phenomenal. I literally laughed out loud many times, I related to Helena quite a bit, especially when it came to her food sensory issues, I was invested in the great pea/corn divide and I like me chicken to not be bonified too. I loved the power dynamic between the MCs, and how Helena continued to push every damn button Erryn had the whole way, so fucking good. It was really cool to see the parallel timeline come together with Theo and Octavias story, the other side of everything that took place and my god it was so good. I just can't recommend this enough.
“Suck it,” she whispered. “Make it nice and wet for me because you are going to take every inch.”
This book - no, this entire series - holds my heart, soul, and sanity hostage with every page. It is absolutely everything I could ever want in a book: morally grey sapphics with guns, political intrigue, tech lingo written perfectly so I can pretend to understand, more plot than spice, but also a LOT of spice, and of course, characters you just can't help but root for.
The fact that I can't pick a favorite pairing, Erryn and Helena or Theo and Octavia, even throughout their rivalry, is a true testament to Davie's skills as an author. I also love how both books show the spicy bits from both the dominant and submissive characters' perspectives, something that I've noticed is unfortunately all too rare in sapphic romance. Maybe straight romance, too. I wouldn't know because ew.
I was truly counting down the days for this release, and I fear I will be counting down the days until the release of Artemis's book, as well. So thank you, Chaos Davie. You have officially ruined me. Please do it again.
Having gone into this blind, I was quite surprised at how much I enioyed Davie's writing. I'd heard great things about Sadist, and promised a friend I'd read it this year. This was the kick in the pants that I needed!
Erryn and Helena are two complete opposites - Erryn thriving on order and discipline while Helena prefers chaotic messiness.
Watching Erryn dance around how Helena made her feel until Helena finally made her react was a refreshing twist, and Erryn's possession was hot.
The story was interesting and well paced. It kept me hooked and it definitely made me want to dive straight into Sadist (which I devoured in short order).
The politics, the resistance, the spice, Helena breaking down Erryn's walls... It was all so bloody well done.
All in all, a quick, intense read that you'll love if dark, tense, steamy romances with political intrigue undertones are your thing.
I'm now waiting anxiously for Sinner, because I need more of these women in my life.
Chaos Davie, you realllllyyyy have a loyal FAN FOR LIFE AND IT'S ME!!!!
I love this series so much and the book to come (ARTEMIS HELLO TAKE ME ALREADY) but this book is a fun, sweet, spicy - everything we every want - little treat. The storyline is so interesting, Erryn and Helena's tension and chemistry is just PALPABLE, I honestly wish this book was so much longer because I wanted an obscene amount of details of everything because I am just greedy when it comes to this story. I do wish that we did have a bit more banter like we did in Sadist, because I looovve Helena's humor and I feel like we lost it a little later in the book, but again that's me being greedy.
I LOVED this book, I LOVED how much overlap it had with Sadist (and I am usually the reader who doesn't like that too much), and you will LOVE IT TOO SO PICK THIS SERIES UP ASAP OKAY!! Thank you so much to the author for allowing me to have an arc <3
It's no secret that I love an absolutely unhinged love interest, and Helena is my dream woman. She was witty and funny and unhinged in all of the best ways. After reading book 1 in this series I was excited for Erryn to get a book, but I was nervous since she was so straight laced in book 1. Helena was her perfect match and I loved watching their story unfold.
This book takes place at the same time as book 1 in this series, and I feel like you could read them in any order, but you should absolutely read both books because they are both amazing.
This book was not quite as dark as book one (this is a bodyguard romance rather than a captor/captive romance so I expected that) but I loved getting almost this behind the scenes look into the Triarchy. This book added so much depth while still providing the spice and tension.
Love, love, love this book!! I highly recommend it
If like me you inhaled with first Triarchy Collection book, Sadist, then you will in no way, shape or form be disappointed in the second offering, Savage.
The main characters are as complex as is expected from Chaos' books. With morally grey decision being made, people being killed, and unusual uses of weapons (in more ways than one), this book got devoured with the mentality of "just one more page".
Erryn is bad-ass. Fact. We knew this from Sadist. But not until Savage do we appreciate just what lengths she'll go to, to ensure she keeps her Chair in the Triarchy.
Helena? She is unhinged, depraved, and takes such joy in pushing every single one of Erryn's buttons, just because she wants to.
Yet when the pairing finally stop pissing each other off and accept the fact they're the perfect fit for each other's personal brand of mayhem...it's absolute perfection in the twisted way you'd expect from an ice queen matching with someone who plays Mariah Carey just to piss her off.
I'M HER PA so take it with a grain of salt I guess but....
Savage was the perfect blend of filthy lesbian sex & hilarious dark sarcasm.
If you love a slighty bratty sub who likes to push and a take no shit dom dynamic then this is the book for you!
Helena is basically a feral animal inside a human body. She's reactive, a bit nuts and funny as fuck.
Erryn is all about control and we don't really see her break that untill the very end. I really liked seeing that portrayal as the previous book had a hard then soft dom whereas Erryn is different again!
The spice scenes will make even the straightest woman question her sexuality and I genuinely at some of the scenes eg the ape walking 🤣