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Drown Like Heaven
Dakota is prey.
Mason is a storm.
Micah is a shadow.
She didn’t mean to meet him in the ocean. She didn't mean to fall for her professor. She never wanted to plummet into the wake of obsession, danger, and desire. Now she’s caught between two predators who once hunted each other, and neither will let her go.
Both men are fallen, both are consumed by something they won’t name, and both are tangled up in her before she can run—holding her under before she can take another breath.
But if you do it right, drowning can feel like heaven.
Mason is a storm.
Micah is a shadow.
She didn’t mean to meet him in the ocean. She didn't mean to fall for her professor. She never wanted to plummet into the wake of obsession, danger, and desire. Now she’s caught between two predators who once hunted each other, and neither will let her go.
Both men are fallen, both are consumed by something they won’t name, and both are tangled up in her before she can run—holding her under before she can take another breath.
But if you do it right, drowning can feel like heaven.
629 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025
If you enjoy
- Breath play
- MMF
- Very toxic romance
- MMF love triangle
- Fallen Angels
- Trauma Bonding
- Heavy DubCon
- Hurt/Comfort
- Professor/Student
- Spicy spicy spice
Then I swear to god, please read Drown Like Heaven. Check your trigger warnings <3
“The things I wanted above the surface felt so much more horrifying when I was trapped below it”
“For a second, let myself imagine that impossible future, the one in which we ended up together. Maybe in some alternate universe it was true that we could touch without hurt, feel without drowning”
I don’t even know where to begin here because Drown Like Heaven is unlike anything I’ve ever picked up. I read dark romance almost exclusively (I’m traumatized okay), and only a select few have ever managed to crawl under my skin the way this one did. It wasn’t just dark, or poetic, or emotionally heavy. It was transformative. I felt every emotion, sometimes all at once, and yet I find myself willing to dive back into this chaos again without thinking twice.
Choosing a favorite portion, scene, or moment feels nearly impossible. All 646 pages had its metaphorical hands around my throat—in the best way—refusing to let my attention slip, even for a second. I have hyperphantasia, so I see everything I read like a movie running behind my eyes, and Lola’s writing style fed that ability so vividly it was almost overwhelming. I experienced the world through Dakota’s eyes and it was immersive in a way that felt so raw and painfully intimate. Meanwhile, Mason and Micah appeared to me like shadows moving at the edges of her world—present, powerful, and mesmerizing—which added a haunting layer that I genuinely enjoyed.
And Dakota—my sweet, broken, brilliant girl. She is the kind of character who makes you want to reach through the pages and just hold her. The weight of her trauma is so suffocating that she’s convinced herself she shouldn’t feel anything at all, yet she feels everything. Her emotions rush at her like tidal waves, leaving her constantly overwhelmed, and all I want to tell her is, “Shhhhh. Baby, it’s okay. You’re doing amazing. You’ve survived so much already.”
I haven’t read many MMF romances, but this one immediately shot to my top two. Maybe even top one, depending on the day.
Now… the men. Mason and Micah. The two suitors around which Dakota’s entire emotional world spins. She’s afraid of them, yet terrified to be without them. I know Micah is probably the safer, healthier option—he has a steady intensity and more grounded awareness of himself and his capabilities. He knows his darkness and doesn’t pretend it isn’t there.
But Mason? I can’t help it. I’m team Mason all the way. There’s something about him that hits that perfect sweet spot between Damon Salvatore and Edward Cullen—the dangerous charm, the obsessive devotion, the barely-contained hunger, the fear of losing control tied with the desire to give Dakota exactly what she wants. He’s the type who wants to hurt her but is terrified of hurting her in the wrong way. A dangerous man with a pleaser’s heart? Yeah. I’m doomed.
Mason and Dakota together are desperate, toxic, obsessive, and beautifully destructive. They’re a storm clinging to another storm. Micah and Dakota, on the other hand, share a quieter but equally intense connection—one rooted in the acknowledgement of how fragile trust can be. Thankfully, Dakota doesn’t have to choose between the two (hehehe). But nothing, nothing, NOTHING compares to the way Mason and Dakota burn, for me at least.
What makes this book shine to me is how messy all their relationships are—yet their mess is intentional, emotional, and breathtakingly human, even if Micah and Mason are not (hehehehe). There’s always been something about the balance between obsession and vulnerability that hooks me every. single. time. And the fact that her boyfriends were boyfriends? Yes. Absolutely. Sign me up. Plus, Dakota? Yeah my girl is SMART. She’s in school to be a chemical engineer. She’s a bada***.
Drown Like Heaven didn’t only hold my attention—it consumed me. I’ll be thinking about Drown Like Heaven for a long, long time. And honestly? I’m ready to dive back in and feel it all over again.
Thank you so much Lola for letting me ARC read your masterpiece. You are insanely talented and I can’t wait for book two 🖤
- Breath play
- MMF
- Very toxic romance
- MMF love triangle
- Fallen Angels
- Trauma Bonding
- Heavy DubCon
- Hurt/Comfort
- Professor/Student
- Spicy spicy spice
Then I swear to god, please read Drown Like Heaven. Check your trigger warnings <3
“The things I wanted above the surface felt so much more horrifying when I was trapped below it”
“For a second, let myself imagine that impossible future, the one in which we ended up together. Maybe in some alternate universe it was true that we could touch without hurt, feel without drowning”
I don’t even know where to begin here because Drown Like Heaven is unlike anything I’ve ever picked up. I read dark romance almost exclusively (I’m traumatized okay), and only a select few have ever managed to crawl under my skin the way this one did. It wasn’t just dark, or poetic, or emotionally heavy. It was transformative. I felt every emotion, sometimes all at once, and yet I find myself willing to dive back into this chaos again without thinking twice.
Choosing a favorite portion, scene, or moment feels nearly impossible. All 646 pages had its metaphorical hands around my throat—in the best way—refusing to let my attention slip, even for a second. I have hyperphantasia, so I see everything I read like a movie running behind my eyes, and Lola’s writing style fed that ability so vividly it was almost overwhelming. I experienced the world through Dakota’s eyes and it was immersive in a way that felt so raw and painfully intimate. Meanwhile, Mason and Micah appeared to me like shadows moving at the edges of her world—present, powerful, and mesmerizing—which added a haunting layer that I genuinely enjoyed.
And Dakota—my sweet, broken, brilliant girl. She is the kind of character who makes you want to reach through the pages and just hold her. The weight of her trauma is so suffocating that she’s convinced herself she shouldn’t feel anything at all, yet she feels everything. Her emotions rush at her like tidal waves, leaving her constantly overwhelmed, and all I want to tell her is, “Shhhhh. Baby, it’s okay. You’re doing amazing. You’ve survived so much already.”
I haven’t read many MMF romances, but this one immediately shot to my top two. Maybe even top one, depending on the day.
Now… the men. Mason and Micah. The two suitors around which Dakota’s entire emotional world spins. She’s afraid of them, yet terrified to be without them. I know Micah is probably the safer, healthier option—he has a steady intensity and more grounded awareness of himself and his capabilities. He knows his darkness and doesn’t pretend it isn’t there.
But Mason? I can’t help it. I’m team Mason all the way. There’s something about him that hits that perfect sweet spot between Damon Salvatore and Edward Cullen—the dangerous charm, the obsessive devotion, the barely-contained hunger, the fear of losing control tied with the desire to give Dakota exactly what she wants. He’s the type who wants to hurt her but is terrified of hurting her in the wrong way. A dangerous man with a pleaser’s heart? Yeah. I’m doomed.
Mason and Dakota together are desperate, toxic, obsessive, and beautifully destructive. They’re a storm clinging to another storm. Micah and Dakota, on the other hand, share a quieter but equally intense connection—one rooted in the acknowledgement of how fragile trust can be. Thankfully, Dakota doesn’t have to choose between the two (hehehe). But nothing, nothing, NOTHING compares to the way Mason and Dakota burn, for me at least.
What makes this book shine to me is how messy all their relationships are—yet their mess is intentional, emotional, and breathtakingly human, even if Micah and Mason are not (hehehehe). There’s always been something about the balance between obsession and vulnerability that hooks me every. single. time. And the fact that her boyfriends were boyfriends? Yes. Absolutely. Sign me up. Plus, Dakota? Yeah my girl is SMART. She’s in school to be a chemical engineer. She’s a bada***.
Drown Like Heaven didn’t only hold my attention—it consumed me. I’ll be thinking about Drown Like Heaven for a long, long time. And honestly? I’m ready to dive back in and feel it all over again.
Thank you so much Lola for letting me ARC read your masterpiece. You are insanely talented and I can’t wait for book two 🖤
November 7, 2025
I have finished reading Drown Like Heaven. I like how detailed in the scene descriptions and with the FMC feelings and thinking. I’m glad there was POV for the Micah and Mason without it the characters would been totally loss to me and with the pov I got some insight on them. The Chemical engineer stuff was interesting, I knew nothing about the subject. I did start to get really invested towards the end of the book and getting into the characters and can’t wait for the next one to come out. I like how it kept me on the edge of my seat, wondering what’s gonna happen, trying to fit all the pieces together. How the characters fit and why the angels feel connected to the human girl. I do like it challenge my brain to think.
Can’t wait for book two
Can’t wait for book two
November 17, 2025
⭐️ 4.3 Stars — Drown Like Heaven
Where do I even begin?
Our FMC, Dakota, is a girl who has carried the weight of the world on her shoulders since she was fourteen. Loved the wrong way, hurt too young, and still desperate for someone to love her with the same fierce devotion she gives so easily… she broke my heart in the most beautiful way.
Then come the two fallen angels.
Mason — the hot, mysterious, chaos-wrapped man who refuses to let anyone in. Self-destructive, intense, and the second he steps into Dakota’s world, he shakes every single piece of her. Together? They are a ticking time bomb of pain, longing, and devastation.
And let’s not forget the forbidden temptation:
Miach, the professor. Safe… but hiding shadows and secrets you can feel clawing beneath the surface.
Oh—and did I mention Mason and Miach used to be lovers? Yeah. It’s a delicious, heart-wrecking, emotional triangle of absolute mess.
This book is high emotion and deep heartbreak. It hit home for me in ways I didn’t expect. I teared up, more than once. It is raw. It is heavy. And it pulled at my heart.
And that ending…
Lola, I have questions. I need answers. NOW. 👀🔥
I’ll be right here, not-so-patiently waiting for book two of the Ultraneon Duet.
Where do I even begin?
Our FMC, Dakota, is a girl who has carried the weight of the world on her shoulders since she was fourteen. Loved the wrong way, hurt too young, and still desperate for someone to love her with the same fierce devotion she gives so easily… she broke my heart in the most beautiful way.
Then come the two fallen angels.
Mason — the hot, mysterious, chaos-wrapped man who refuses to let anyone in. Self-destructive, intense, and the second he steps into Dakota’s world, he shakes every single piece of her. Together? They are a ticking time bomb of pain, longing, and devastation.
And let’s not forget the forbidden temptation:
Miach, the professor. Safe… but hiding shadows and secrets you can feel clawing beneath the surface.
Oh—and did I mention Mason and Miach used to be lovers? Yeah. It’s a delicious, heart-wrecking, emotional triangle of absolute mess.
This book is high emotion and deep heartbreak. It hit home for me in ways I didn’t expect. I teared up, more than once. It is raw. It is heavy. And it pulled at my heart.
And that ending…
Lola, I have questions. I need answers. NOW. 👀🔥
I’ll be right here, not-so-patiently waiting for book two of the Ultraneon Duet.
November 14, 2025
Dakota is prey.
Mason is a storm.
Micah is a shadow.
And I’m torn to little pieces.
How is one capable of tugging you back and forth from each side with thoughts that almost turn you against the other MMC? I don’t know. But Lola did it. And I’m crossing my fingers that maybe one of my pieces floating in the ocean are shiny enough for Micah.
“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳.”
This book is polarizing. In a way that tortures your emotions. It constantly prods at your personal feelings toward the characters, and with each wound, you’re manipulated by the vulnerable softness and edged with tension.
We meet Mason alongside Dakota. He comes across as this complicated, broody, insatiable force of nature. And he never loses that. We’re just slowly introduced to his soft side; we get to see inside his head and are fed fractures of glass that hurt to swallow but compel you to dismiss the iron draining down your tight throat.
They cannot stay away from each other. Dakota and Mason are broken in their own ways, meaning they understand each other more than anyone ever will. The scenes with them are heavy, like chains attached to cinderblocks, dragging you down into the depths of cold water.
“𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩.”
“𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵.”
“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦.”
Yeah… It really is THAT heavy.
Then, we get introduced to Micah. AKA Dr. Killshaw, her professor. And his dominant restraint and knack for being frustratingly quiet slips over the cracks of being in pain for Dakota. His stolen glances and mutual, secret interest in her come through in the form of delicious hints that drive her absolutely insane.
Understandably so. I was chewing on my nails and waiting for him to make a move with a racing heart, ready to bite anyone that got in the way.
Truthfully, I could sit here and yap for hours about this beautifully chaotic and complicated story. But it's an ocean you need to swim in yourself. And it's just the beginning.
"𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯."
Mason is a storm.
Micah is a shadow.
And I’m torn to little pieces.
How is one capable of tugging you back and forth from each side with thoughts that almost turn you against the other MMC? I don’t know. But Lola did it. And I’m crossing my fingers that maybe one of my pieces floating in the ocean are shiny enough for Micah.
“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳.”
This book is polarizing. In a way that tortures your emotions. It constantly prods at your personal feelings toward the characters, and with each wound, you’re manipulated by the vulnerable softness and edged with tension.
We meet Mason alongside Dakota. He comes across as this complicated, broody, insatiable force of nature. And he never loses that. We’re just slowly introduced to his soft side; we get to see inside his head and are fed fractures of glass that hurt to swallow but compel you to dismiss the iron draining down your tight throat.
They cannot stay away from each other. Dakota and Mason are broken in their own ways, meaning they understand each other more than anyone ever will. The scenes with them are heavy, like chains attached to cinderblocks, dragging you down into the depths of cold water.
“𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩.”
“𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵.”
“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦.”
Yeah… It really is THAT heavy.
Then, we get introduced to Micah. AKA Dr. Killshaw, her professor. And his dominant restraint and knack for being frustratingly quiet slips over the cracks of being in pain for Dakota. His stolen glances and mutual, secret interest in her come through in the form of delicious hints that drive her absolutely insane.
Understandably so. I was chewing on my nails and waiting for him to make a move with a racing heart, ready to bite anyone that got in the way.
Truthfully, I could sit here and yap for hours about this beautifully chaotic and complicated story. But it's an ocean you need to swim in yourself. And it's just the beginning.
"𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯."
December 8, 2025
"He was the tide, and I was begging to drown."
5 stars (and honestly? if I could give it 6, I would)
This book completely wrecked me... in the very best, still-not-recovered kind of way. Her writing is emotional and poetic in a way that feels rare right now. There were lines that made me physically stop reading just to breathe because they hit that deep.
Dakota is so heartbreakingly real in her struggle. I wanted to reach into the pages, wrap my arms around her, and tell her she doesn't need to keep punishing herself. That it wasn’t her who failed, it was the people who should’ve protected her. And Micah, I wasn’t sure about him at first, but he grew on me in such a quiet, slow way. And Mason.
MASON.
I don’t even have words... he’s everything. Yes, he's messy and rough and deeply flawed, but the glimpses of gentleness we get, the softness that slips through despite everything he carries? It BROKE me. Lola captured that hurt boy who was handed a shitty hand in life, and you can’t help but crave those rare moments when he lets himself feel. You fall for him almost against your will. You root for him. He’s the kind of character that burrows under your skin and refuses to leave.
The longing. The ache. The addictive, delicious chaos of it all.
I haven’t stopped thinking about this book since I finished it. I went in excited. I left undone. I need book two immediately.
5 stars (and honestly? if I could give it 6, I would)
This book completely wrecked me... in the very best, still-not-recovered kind of way. Her writing is emotional and poetic in a way that feels rare right now. There were lines that made me physically stop reading just to breathe because they hit that deep.
Dakota is so heartbreakingly real in her struggle. I wanted to reach into the pages, wrap my arms around her, and tell her she doesn't need to keep punishing herself. That it wasn’t her who failed, it was the people who should’ve protected her. And Micah, I wasn’t sure about him at first, but he grew on me in such a quiet, slow way. And Mason.
MASON.
I don’t even have words... he’s everything. Yes, he's messy and rough and deeply flawed, but the glimpses of gentleness we get, the softness that slips through despite everything he carries? It BROKE me. Lola captured that hurt boy who was handed a shitty hand in life, and you can’t help but crave those rare moments when he lets himself feel. You fall for him almost against your will. You root for him. He’s the kind of character that burrows under your skin and refuses to leave.
The longing. The ache. The addictive, delicious chaos of it all.
I haven’t stopped thinking about this book since I finished it. I went in excited. I left undone. I need book two immediately.
November 17, 2025
“They got to keep all their secrets, but I got to keep none of mine. I’d hoped that either of them could cure my hurt, but instead, they both became the new wound. The new things bleeding me dry.”
This book has a hold on me like nothing I’ve felt in a long time. The author does a remarkable job capturing each character’s emotions—you can practically feel yourself drowning alongside them at times. Dakota carries a tremendous weight from growing up in an abusive home, and her longing to be loved and cared for is heartbreaking. Unfortunately, the fallen angels who believe they’re protecting her may be the very ones pushing her closer to the edge.
Did I mention that the fallen angels, Micah and Mason, are ex-lovers?! The angst in this book is absolute perfection—I can’t get enough. I couldn’t put it down. The way the author keeps us wanting and needing more had me on the edge of my seat until the very last word…
Lola, girl, I will just be over here reeling until book 2.
This book has a hold on me like nothing I’ve felt in a long time. The author does a remarkable job capturing each character’s emotions—you can practically feel yourself drowning alongside them at times. Dakota carries a tremendous weight from growing up in an abusive home, and her longing to be loved and cared for is heartbreaking. Unfortunately, the fallen angels who believe they’re protecting her may be the very ones pushing her closer to the edge.
Did I mention that the fallen angels, Micah and Mason, are ex-lovers?! The angst in this book is absolute perfection—I can’t get enough. I couldn’t put it down. The way the author keeps us wanting and needing more had me on the edge of my seat until the very last word…
Lola, girl, I will just be over here reeling until book 2.
November 27, 2025
Favorite book in years
I love this book so much and I cant wait for the second one to come out!! The different dynamics between characters is so unique and refreshing. As someone who wants to be a chemical engineer, I was completely caught off guard by the FMC wanting to be one and the detail described about it was astounding to me. I've never seen that in a book and found myself really excited about the realism. It's actually insane because the distillation column is almost exactly what I've seen in a tour at ohio state and the joke about python was pretty funny to me. Anyway, the actual book besides that was so good and it was everything I wanted out of fallen, maximum ride, and hush, hush that I never got.
I love this book so much and I cant wait for the second one to come out!! The different dynamics between characters is so unique and refreshing. As someone who wants to be a chemical engineer, I was completely caught off guard by the FMC wanting to be one and the detail described about it was astounding to me. I've never seen that in a book and found myself really excited about the realism. It's actually insane because the distillation column is almost exactly what I've seen in a tour at ohio state and the joke about python was pretty funny to me. Anyway, the actual book besides that was so good and it was everything I wanted out of fallen, maximum ride, and hush, hush that I never got.
November 14, 2025
I hold dark romance to a very high standard, and it’s because of books like Drown Like Heaven by Lola Fairchild. This story is deliciously messy, beautifully toxic, and packed with raw, aching emotion. The slight touch of fantasy threaded through the chaos gave it such a unique twist that made the whole experience even more addictive. If you’re a dark romance lover, this is an absolute must read. Dare I say, it may even end up being my top read for the year
The characters aren’t perfect (in fact, they’re a full-speed-ahead train wreck) but I couldn’t look away for a second. Their flaws, their choices, their spirals… it all made the story hit even harder.
I read this on my Kindle, but if I’d had a physical copy, I would’ve burned through multiple highlighters. Every other line felt highlight-worthy.
Lola, absolutely no pressure… but I need to know what happens next. Like yesterday.
The characters aren’t perfect (in fact, they’re a full-speed-ahead train wreck) but I couldn’t look away for a second. Their flaws, their choices, their spirals… it all made the story hit even harder.
I read this on my Kindle, but if I’d had a physical copy, I would’ve burned through multiple highlighters. Every other line felt highlight-worthy.
Lola, absolutely no pressure… but I need to know what happens next. Like yesterday.
December 1, 2025
first I want to say this book was not bad at all and had a lot of potential, I just think a lot of stuff was over described. and could've possibly shortened the book about 150 pages or more if it wasn't sooo detailed for every little thing. there is a thing with over describing and under describing and this just was very much over. I caught my self skimming a lot and not missing a thing... with that being said, the story was very good.. this is her debut and we all start somewhere. she has so much potential and I think she will get far if she works on the flaws..
this is an mmf, enemies to lovers, ex boyfriends, dark romance, toxic, fantasy/parnormal.. give it a shot..
this is an mmf, enemies to lovers, ex boyfriends, dark romance, toxic, fantasy/parnormal.. give it a shot..
January 14, 2026
I dnfed like book at the 72% mark I actually enjoyed this book at first yes it’s dark and spooky and I loved it but then… it legit is not a love triangle it’s a girl cheating on two guys with eachother the whole plot of the book is so poorly done as the book goes on its literally just her banging two guys and then feeling guilty about it but doing it again anyway the female lead has zero personality and the men were trying to hard to be “bad boys” the most disappointing part is it had the potential to be a really good book but it was done extremely poorly.
November 23, 2025
Oh my gosh these stubborn characters!!! I feel like if they all could have just been honest to each other and to themselves then they could have been so happy! I will say that the angst and tension was soooo good! The spice scenes hit amazingly (with Masons breath play fascinating and Micah’s dominance). The twist they are ex boyfriends was so good and i can’t wait to see how that plays out. I really enjoyed this book and i wish the second one was out!!
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January 8, 2026
helllooo??? obsessed!
quite literally my first read of 2026 and i’m taking this as a sign it’s going to be a GREAT year. love the slow burn of dakota and micah then the fast and furious of dakota and mason THEN the mason/micah plot.. are you kidding me?! book 2 could literally go every which way but srsly hoping we find out why dakota can smell their scents so fiercely👀
quite literally my first read of 2026 and i’m taking this as a sign it’s going to be a GREAT year. love the slow burn of dakota and micah then the fast and furious of dakota and mason THEN the mason/micah plot.. are you kidding me?! book 2 could literally go every which way but srsly hoping we find out why dakota can smell their scents so fiercely👀
November 15, 2025
***CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING...IT'S DARK!
Sooo, I need book 2 right now...I miss the characters and the story and I just finished the book. So well written, so complex, and so frustrating in the best way! It's a must read for sure!!!
Sooo, I need book 2 right now...I miss the characters and the story and I just finished the book. So well written, so complex, and so frustrating in the best way! It's a must read for sure!!!
January 10, 2026
loved this story
This is the first book I’ve ever read that started with the 2 MMC in a past relationship.
Very well written, emotional and gave me such feels.
Can’t wait for book two.
This is the first book I’ve ever read that started with the 2 MMC in a past relationship.
Very well written, emotional and gave me such feels.
Can’t wait for book two.
January 12, 2026
This was amazing! I forgot that I was reading. Usually, that’s one of the best signs that a book is good, because it feels as if you’re inside the world itself.
Brilliant writing!! Does anyone know when book 2 will be released? Can’t wait for this masterpiece.♥️
Brilliant writing!! Does anyone know when book 2 will be released? Can’t wait for this masterpiece.♥️
November 17, 2025
ERM HELLO???? WHAT WAS IN THIS BOOK? THIS WAS SO FLIPPING GOOD AND I COULDNT PUT IT DOWNNNN.
I NEED BOOK TWO NOW!
I NEED BOOK TWO NOW!
November 26, 2025
Such a peculiar read! But there was something that kept me on edge that I was so wrapped up in the chaos! Intriguing!
January 4, 2026
Omg I loved this book. Such a good dark/sad romance. I cannot wait for the second one to come out and have more to do with the boys. The last chapter…. I am gagged.
January 10, 2026
I haven’t felt this giddy about a book in a while🙂↕️
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