What do you think?
Rate this book
Toy: A Psychological Erotic Story By Uzziah Black
Toy is a dark psychological erotic thriller about power, manipulation, and identity. When a dominant street figure is deliberately deceived and sexually compromised by his partner and a hired seducer, his sense of masculinity and control begins to unravel. Told through shifting perspectives, the story explores obsession, shame, addiction, and the dangerous line between desire and domination as the characters spiral into a toxic web where control changes hands and no one leaves untouched
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2026
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 50 reviews
June 19, 2026
Oh my goodness !!
I have so much to say and absolutely no words at the same time.
I went into this book completely blind because TikTok promised me something super sexy. What TikTok failed to mention was that this book was going to grab me by the throat, throw me on an emotional rollercoaster, and refuse to let me off.
I finished this cover to cover in an hour because putting it down simply wasn’t an option. This story was gritty, cold, and downright brutal, and I ate up every painful second of it.
Also, before anyone starts panicking in the comments, X is an animal. A freaking monster in the streets and he got away with some of the wildest crimes I’ve ever heard of in my LIFE.
I was not prepared. I was not emotionally equipped. And somehow I loved every single minute of this wild ride.
I have so much to say and absolutely no words at the same time.
I went into this book completely blind because TikTok promised me something super sexy. What TikTok failed to mention was that this book was going to grab me by the throat, throw me on an emotional rollercoaster, and refuse to let me off.
I finished this cover to cover in an hour because putting it down simply wasn’t an option. This story was gritty, cold, and downright brutal, and I ate up every painful second of it.
Also, before anyone starts panicking in the comments, X is an animal. A freaking monster in the streets and he got away with some of the wildest crimes I’ve ever heard of in my LIFE.
I was not prepared. I was not emotionally equipped. And somehow I loved every single minute of this wild ride.
April 11, 2026
Twists I Didn’t See It Coming
Please check the trigger warnings before reading. It goes from zero to a hundred real quick, and does not stop until the last period in the book.
I loved everything about this book. From the cover to the ending and everything in between. It had me hooked from the first couple of pages. The intensity, the mental and emotional struggles, and the erotic scenes will have your jaw dropping on more than one occasion.
The author did an excellent job developing the MMC and the supporting characters. They were colorful and layered, and I had a love hate battle with all of them. I love books that can pull at my emotions and make me think and want more. The different scenes were well developed and thought out. I could literally imagine each place and action. The twists and turns in this book will give you whiplash. But you will love it. The author gave me exactly what I wanted and more.
The psychological aspect was well written and had depth. I did wish the book was a little longer to give more insight to the MMC and the supporting characters.
I gave the book five stars because 10 stars wasn't an option. That's how much I loved this book. I believe Author Uzziah Black will be around for a long time, and I plan on eating his books up like candy.
If you like twists and turns, intense erotic scenes and just as intense characters....Uzziah Black is the author for you. I look forward to more of his work.
Please check the trigger warnings before reading. It goes from zero to a hundred real quick, and does not stop until the last period in the book.
I loved everything about this book. From the cover to the ending and everything in between. It had me hooked from the first couple of pages. The intensity, the mental and emotional struggles, and the erotic scenes will have your jaw dropping on more than one occasion.
The author did an excellent job developing the MMC and the supporting characters. They were colorful and layered, and I had a love hate battle with all of them. I love books that can pull at my emotions and make me think and want more. The different scenes were well developed and thought out. I could literally imagine each place and action. The twists and turns in this book will give you whiplash. But you will love it. The author gave me exactly what I wanted and more.
The psychological aspect was well written and had depth. I did wish the book was a little longer to give more insight to the MMC and the supporting characters.
I gave the book five stars because 10 stars wasn't an option. That's how much I loved this book. I believe Author Uzziah Black will be around for a long time, and I plan on eating his books up like candy.
If you like twists and turns, intense erotic scenes and just as intense characters....Uzziah Black is the author for you. I look forward to more of his work.
July 22, 2026
WTF DID I JUST READ!!!
Uzziah Black, sir..... please come to the front of the line, IMMEDIATELY! I have so many questions and this review little box has a word limit. Did you write this with a pen or a restraining order? Why did you weaponize my curiosity like this? Was this a psychological thriller disguised as erotica or the other way around? Why did my moral compass file for leave halfway through the book? And most importantly..... when's the sequel so I can question my reading choices all over again?
Uzziah Black, sir..... please come to the front of the line, IMMEDIATELY! I have so many questions and this review little box has a word limit. Did you write this with a pen or a restraining order? Why did you weaponize my curiosity like this? Was this a psychological thriller disguised as erotica or the other way around? Why did my moral compass file for leave halfway through the book? And most importantly..... when's the sequel so I can question my reading choices all over again?
July 27, 2026
Jasmin wanted to possess a man she couldn’t understand, and Xavier wanted to satisfy a hunger he couldn’t control. In their world, everyone is a toy — and eventually every toy breaks.
This psychological erotica was definitely different, but not in a bad way. Every character was chasing desire, trying to outmaneuver and overpower the next, yet in the end no one truly won. It’s dark, unsettling, and thought‑provoking in a way that lingers after you’re done.
This psychological erotica was definitely different, but not in a bad way. Every character was chasing desire, trying to outmaneuver and overpower the next, yet in the end no one truly won. It’s dark, unsettling, and thought‑provoking in a way that lingers after you’re done.
May 6, 2026
"Power is a drug that demands a higher dose every time you hit it."
The psychological aspect of this book is what captivated me. Xavier's internal conflict was palpable on each page and I couldn't stop reading until I figured out how this was going to end. A true tragedy and a perfect example of how destructive the need for control can be.
The psychological aspect of this book is what captivated me. Xavier's internal conflict was palpable on each page and I couldn't stop reading until I figured out how this was going to end. A true tragedy and a perfect example of how destructive the need for control can be.
March 23, 2026
Trigger Warnings — and I mean it, beloved. Read these before you proceed:
Graphic sexual content
Non-consensual sexual deception
Coercive control & blackmail
Non-consensual recording
Intimate partner violence
Homophobic language
Internalized shame & identity crisis
Murder
Poisoning / mass harm
Suicide
Okay. I need everybody to sit down because I have to tell you about this book and I am not okay.
I am a licensed therapist. I have a master's degree. I have spent years reading clinical literature about power, identity, shame, and human psychology. None of that — not ONE credential — prepared me for TOY by Uzzia Black. Not even a little bit.
Let me set the scene. It is a Monday morning. I have clients. I have responsibilities. I have four dogs that need feeding and a whole life that requires my functioning attention. And I am sitting here, Kindle open, staring at my screen like someone just told me something about myself I was not ready to hear.
The spice? Chile. CHILE. I am a grown queer Black woman who has lived some life and I still had to put this book face down, walk to my kitchen, pour a glass of water, look out the window, and sincerely ask the Lord what exactly I was reading. Then I went back and read it again. Twice.
Here is what I will tell you and nothing more: there are characters in this book who are not what you think they are. You will find out the way I did — against your will, mid-scene, with no emotional warning and absolutely no time to prepare. I watched my entire understanding of what I was reading flip completely upside down in real time and I just had to sit there and take it. I stared at the wall for a solid four minutes. I said things out loud to no one. I am still processing.
What makes this book genuinely remarkable — and why I'm giving it four stars — is that I have never seen anyone approach sexuality, power, identity, and psychological unraveling quite like this. Not in literary fiction. Not in erotica. Not in clinical case studies. Uzzia Black built something that doesn't fit neatly into any category I already had, and then had the nerve to make it this hot while doing it. The places this story seeps into — your assumptions, your comfort, your sense of who holds power and why — are not places most writers even know to go.
My one honest critique: I needed more runway. The chapters move into each other with barely a breath, and you are dropped into deeply uncomfortable territory before you have had enough time with these people to feel the full weight of what's being lost. Dark fiction earns its darkness by making you attached first. This book needed more pages in the middle and significantly more pages at the end. I deserved to be eased in. I was not eased in. I was thrown.
But the originality? The audacity? The psychological depth wrapped in the most unhinged spice I have read in recent memory? Undeniable.
Read TOY with your trigger warnings checked, your water nearby, and zero plans for the next two hours because you will not be functional. Keep a wall nearby for staring purposes. You will need it.
Uzzia Black — I see you. Write faster. Give us more pages next time. We deserve them. 🖤
Graphic sexual content
Non-consensual sexual deception
Coercive control & blackmail
Non-consensual recording
Intimate partner violence
Homophobic language
Internalized shame & identity crisis
Murder
Poisoning / mass harm
Suicide
Okay. I need everybody to sit down because I have to tell you about this book and I am not okay.
I am a licensed therapist. I have a master's degree. I have spent years reading clinical literature about power, identity, shame, and human psychology. None of that — not ONE credential — prepared me for TOY by Uzzia Black. Not even a little bit.
Let me set the scene. It is a Monday morning. I have clients. I have responsibilities. I have four dogs that need feeding and a whole life that requires my functioning attention. And I am sitting here, Kindle open, staring at my screen like someone just told me something about myself I was not ready to hear.
The spice? Chile. CHILE. I am a grown queer Black woman who has lived some life and I still had to put this book face down, walk to my kitchen, pour a glass of water, look out the window, and sincerely ask the Lord what exactly I was reading. Then I went back and read it again. Twice.
Here is what I will tell you and nothing more: there are characters in this book who are not what you think they are. You will find out the way I did — against your will, mid-scene, with no emotional warning and absolutely no time to prepare. I watched my entire understanding of what I was reading flip completely upside down in real time and I just had to sit there and take it. I stared at the wall for a solid four minutes. I said things out loud to no one. I am still processing.
What makes this book genuinely remarkable — and why I'm giving it four stars — is that I have never seen anyone approach sexuality, power, identity, and psychological unraveling quite like this. Not in literary fiction. Not in erotica. Not in clinical case studies. Uzzia Black built something that doesn't fit neatly into any category I already had, and then had the nerve to make it this hot while doing it. The places this story seeps into — your assumptions, your comfort, your sense of who holds power and why — are not places most writers even know to go.
My one honest critique: I needed more runway. The chapters move into each other with barely a breath, and you are dropped into deeply uncomfortable territory before you have had enough time with these people to feel the full weight of what's being lost. Dark fiction earns its darkness by making you attached first. This book needed more pages in the middle and significantly more pages at the end. I deserved to be eased in. I was not eased in. I was thrown.
But the originality? The audacity? The psychological depth wrapped in the most unhinged spice I have read in recent memory? Undeniable.
Read TOY with your trigger warnings checked, your water nearby, and zero plans for the next two hours because you will not be functional. Keep a wall nearby for staring purposes. You will need it.
Uzzia Black — I see you. Write faster. Give us more pages next time. We deserve them. 🖤
July 23, 2026
Who really was the Toy in the Tragedy
There are books you read, and then there are books that leave you sitting in silence after you've closed the cover. Toy by Uzziah Black is one of those novels.
By the time I reached roughly eighty percent of the story, an overwhelming sadness settled over me. Not because of the action, but because I realized I wasn't simply watching events unfold. I was witnessing the psychological collapse of a man whose identity had become a prison.
Xavier reminded me of Shakespeare's Othello. Like Othello, he is a man whose greatest weakness isn't a lack of strength, but the ability of manipulation to exploit his deepest insecurities. His mind becomes the battlefield where pride, shame, desire, and reputation wage war. As those emotions merged into one devastating force, I found myself captivated by a single word Uzziah Black used: coalesced. It became my favorite word in the entire novel because it perfectly described everything happening beneath the surface.
At the same time, Xavier evokes the tragedy of Narcissus. His sense of self is so deeply tied to the image he believes he must uphold that, once that image fractures, he can no longer recognize who he is. The person staring back at him becomes a stranger. His greatest enemy isn't another person it's the reflection of himself that he can no longer escape.
One sentence in this novel stopped me in my tracks:
«"Some said Xavier finally snapped, a King who realized his crown was a noose and decided to tighten it himself."»
That may be my favorite sentence in the entire book. A crown is supposed to symbolize power, authority, and honor. Uzziah Black transforms it into a noose, suggesting that the very identity Xavier fought to protect was slowly suffocating him all along. It's a haunting metaphor that captures the psychological weight of the novel.
What impressed me most is that Toy isn't driven solely by plot twists. It explores manipulation, masculinity, shame, identity, obsession, and the devastating consequences of allowing pride to define your humanity. The emotional and psychological layers are what stayed with me long after I turned the page.
Without spoiling the ending, I'll simply say that this story feels less like a traditional urban novel and more like a modern Shakespearean tragedy. Every choice carries weight, every emotion has consequences, and every lie moves the characters one step closer to an ending that feels both shocking and tragically inevitable.
Toy isn't just a story about what people do to each other. It's a story about what happens when the mind becomes its own worst enemy.
There are books you read, and then there are books that leave you sitting in silence after you've closed the cover. Toy by Uzziah Black is one of those novels.
By the time I reached roughly eighty percent of the story, an overwhelming sadness settled over me. Not because of the action, but because I realized I wasn't simply watching events unfold. I was witnessing the psychological collapse of a man whose identity had become a prison.
Xavier reminded me of Shakespeare's Othello. Like Othello, he is a man whose greatest weakness isn't a lack of strength, but the ability of manipulation to exploit his deepest insecurities. His mind becomes the battlefield where pride, shame, desire, and reputation wage war. As those emotions merged into one devastating force, I found myself captivated by a single word Uzziah Black used: coalesced. It became my favorite word in the entire novel because it perfectly described everything happening beneath the surface.
At the same time, Xavier evokes the tragedy of Narcissus. His sense of self is so deeply tied to the image he believes he must uphold that, once that image fractures, he can no longer recognize who he is. The person staring back at him becomes a stranger. His greatest enemy isn't another person it's the reflection of himself that he can no longer escape.
One sentence in this novel stopped me in my tracks:
«"Some said Xavier finally snapped, a King who realized his crown was a noose and decided to tighten it himself."»
That may be my favorite sentence in the entire book. A crown is supposed to symbolize power, authority, and honor. Uzziah Black transforms it into a noose, suggesting that the very identity Xavier fought to protect was slowly suffocating him all along. It's a haunting metaphor that captures the psychological weight of the novel.
What impressed me most is that Toy isn't driven solely by plot twists. It explores manipulation, masculinity, shame, identity, obsession, and the devastating consequences of allowing pride to define your humanity. The emotional and psychological layers are what stayed with me long after I turned the page.
Without spoiling the ending, I'll simply say that this story feels less like a traditional urban novel and more like a modern Shakespearean tragedy. Every choice carries weight, every emotion has consequences, and every lie moves the characters one step closer to an ending that feels both shocking and tragically inevitable.
Toy isn't just a story about what people do to each other. It's a story about what happens when the mind becomes its own worst enemy.
April 22, 2026
This was ridiculous but interesting lol.
I go in blind and literally had no idea where this was going most of the time, so this was definitely a surprise and the overall message was good. The power spiral was insane actually and I actually felt bad for Xavier lol. Even though I was thinking, "damn he aint feel the balls?" Aint no way bruh. Im not buying it lol.
Jas was demonic honestly because who even thinks to go that far because they want they man to pay attention??? Like girl omg. And she was going way too far. They all went too damn far.
Lowkey, I liked that he was like fuck it this me and everybody just kinda fell in line lmao
And how Toy acting like he aint see the camera? Was that a mistake or gaslighting? lol. He acting like he was mad about being exposed.
Just FYI there was like a repeat of a paragraph but otherwise was good.
I go in blind and literally had no idea where this was going most of the time, so this was definitely a surprise and the overall message was good. The power spiral was insane actually and I actually felt bad for Xavier lol. Even though I was thinking, "damn he aint feel the balls?" Aint no way bruh. Im not buying it lol.
Jas was demonic honestly because who even thinks to go that far because they want they man to pay attention??? Like girl omg. And she was going way too far. They all went too damn far.
Lowkey, I liked that he was like fuck it this me and everybody just kinda fell in line lmao
And how Toy acting like he aint see the camera? Was that a mistake or gaslighting? lol. He acting like he was mad about being exposed.
Just FYI there was like a repeat of a paragraph but otherwise was good.
June 24, 2026
ummm WOW
If you are looking for a book that will completely consume your mind, shake your equilibrium, and leave you staring at the wall when you finish, Toy by Uzziah Black is exactly that.
This isn't just a dark psychological erotic thriller; it’s an absolute mind game. The way Uzziah Black weaves power, manipulation, and shifting perspectives is masterclass. Seeing a dominant street figure completely unravel and lose control after being deceived and compromised was wild to witness. Every time you think you know who holds the cards, the power shifts, and you're caught in this toxic, obsessive web all over again.
It’s intense, it’s raw, it's gritty, and it tackles desire and shame in a way that feels incredibly heavy but completely unputdownable. It definitely pushes boundaries, so check your triggers, but if you love a dark, messy, psychological ride where absolutely no one leaves untouched, you need to read this immediately!
If you are looking for a book that will completely consume your mind, shake your equilibrium, and leave you staring at the wall when you finish, Toy by Uzziah Black is exactly that.
This isn't just a dark psychological erotic thriller; it’s an absolute mind game. The way Uzziah Black weaves power, manipulation, and shifting perspectives is masterclass. Seeing a dominant street figure completely unravel and lose control after being deceived and compromised was wild to witness. Every time you think you know who holds the cards, the power shifts, and you're caught in this toxic, obsessive web all over again.
It’s intense, it’s raw, it's gritty, and it tackles desire and shame in a way that feels incredibly heavy but completely unputdownable. It definitely pushes boundaries, so check your triggers, but if you love a dark, messy, psychological ride where absolutely no one leaves untouched, you need to read this immediately!
May 29, 2026
Toy is a dark, psychologically charged erotic thriller that pulls you straight into a world where control is everything until it isn’t. From the very first pages, this story sets an unsettling tone that never lets up, weaving power, manipulation, and identity into a tense, addictive spiral that kept me completely locked in.
What makes this book so gripping is how deeply it explores the fragility of dominance and self-perception. A powerful street figure finds himself deliberately deceived and emotionally destabilized, forcing him to confront not just betrayal, but the parts of himself he’s spent his life trying to control. As the narrative unfolds through shifting perspectives, the truth becomes slippery, and every character feels both predator and prey in their own way.
The psychological tension is what truly carries this story. It digs into obsession, shame, emotional dependency, and the blurred line between desire and control. Nothing feels simple or safe every interaction carries weight, and every choice shifts the balance of power in unexpected ways.
Toy doesn’t just tell a story it unravels its characters. It challenges the reader to sit inside discomfort, to question motivation, and to watch as control becomes something constantly traded, never truly held.
Dark, intense, and thought-provoking, this is the kind of book that lingers long after you’ve finished the final page. If you’re drawn to psychological thrillers that are bold, twisted, and emotionally complex, Toy absolutely delivers.
What makes this book so gripping is how deeply it explores the fragility of dominance and self-perception. A powerful street figure finds himself deliberately deceived and emotionally destabilized, forcing him to confront not just betrayal, but the parts of himself he’s spent his life trying to control. As the narrative unfolds through shifting perspectives, the truth becomes slippery, and every character feels both predator and prey in their own way.
The psychological tension is what truly carries this story. It digs into obsession, shame, emotional dependency, and the blurred line between desire and control. Nothing feels simple or safe every interaction carries weight, and every choice shifts the balance of power in unexpected ways.
Toy doesn’t just tell a story it unravels its characters. It challenges the reader to sit inside discomfort, to question motivation, and to watch as control becomes something constantly traded, never truly held.
Dark, intense, and thought-provoking, this is the kind of book that lingers long after you’ve finished the final page. If you’re drawn to psychological thrillers that are bold, twisted, and emotionally complex, Toy absolutely delivers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2026
I stumbled across this author on instagram & said oh a black independent author, let me check out his work.
This was my first book by Uzziah & I was hooked from the epilogue. Then, things took a turn rather quickly. I was like damn, this was not what I was expecting.
This book should’ve come with disclaimers so I knew what I was getting into. It was a well paced book & it made sense. There was a slight repeat in the beginning of chapter 15 from chapter 14 but then I got past that.
Going to read another by Uzziah.
This was my first book by Uzziah & I was hooked from the epilogue. Then, things took a turn rather quickly. I was like damn, this was not what I was expecting.
This book should’ve come with disclaimers so I knew what I was getting into. It was a well paced book & it made sense. There was a slight repeat in the beginning of chapter 15 from chapter 14 but then I got past that.
Going to read another by Uzziah.
June 26, 2026
WTF did I just read
When I saw this author on TikTok I’m like I thought I knew what I was getting into, apparently I did not, I met a match and it was a great match because finally something I could dig into that mentally took you there and it wasn’t a slow burn but a maniacal way down. Great job
When I saw this author on TikTok I’m like I thought I knew what I was getting into, apparently I did not, I met a match and it was a great match because finally something I could dig into that mentally took you there and it wasn’t a slow burn but a maniacal way down. Great job
July 4, 2026
The first adult scenes, I figured out the twist & instantly was disgusted with the FMC. I thought what she did was despicable. The more I read this book the more I realized that she didn't realize what she did. In her effort to get the upper hand in the relationship she instead unleashed an animal & lost someone that she thought she had. This surprise turn of events forever scarred her but liberated the MMC. Nope, I am not elaborating anymore than this.. read the book.
July 27, 2026
This was a lot. I don’t know how to feel about this at one point I wanted to DNF, but then the other part I wanted to see how it ends. This was sad disturbing intriguing. I just couldn’t stop. It was just a lot not bad, but also realize that stuff like this happens in real life. There are people in the world that are fucked up like this wanting nothing but power in control. I have never read an erotica like this before.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
May 31, 2026
I don’t even know if I can fully describe what I read. I’m still wrapping my head around it. I like how the internal/external/mental power struggles are a focus in this book. Not just with X, but Jas and Toy as well.
I did read this book after Borrowed Skin which also played on power and its effects on a person. I know that this is a novella, but I think an extra few pages for more background on each character would satisfy me. It’s not a knock on the writing, I like to have the “oh, that’s why they are like this” concept.
I can’t wait to read Uzziah Black’s next book when it drops. I’m invested in seeing him grow as a writer
I did read this book after Borrowed Skin which also played on power and its effects on a person. I know that this is a novella, but I think an extra few pages for more background on each character would satisfy me. It’s not a knock on the writing, I like to have the “oh, that’s why they are like this” concept.
I can’t wait to read Uzziah Black’s next book when it drops. I’m invested in seeing him grow as a writer
July 28, 2026
Definitely a 5 star read! From beginning to end! I enjoyed this erotic thriller by a new to me author, . Deception, greed and unjust behavior!
July 4, 2026
Sick
Uzziah needs help😂. This was a quick read that captured you from the beginning and held you to the end. Every page makes you eagerly wants to get to the next one.
Uzziah needs help😂. This was a quick read that captured you from the beginning and held you to the end. Every page makes you eagerly wants to get to the next one.
July 25, 2026
OMG!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BEST READ OF THE YEAR SO FAR
July 18, 2026
Wow. Okay. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. But sometimes the one who wants the crown the most is who ends up crashing and burning the hardest. Is the high of pleasure and power worth losing yourself? There were so many questions that crossed my mind as I read this book. In the words of Uzziah Black, he “wanted to explore the thin, jagged line between power and vulnerability, and what happens when the armor we wear in the streets is stripped away by the people we trust.” Well got dang done well sir. The plot and storyline took me on some turns that had me like dang.
July 23, 2026
Omggg I enjoyed this story so much. Love the different perspectives, kept us guessing! Great first read by Uzziah!
July 24, 2026
Rating 3.5⭐️ well damn I was not ready
May 17, 2026
WTF did I just read?! 😂 Toy was a crazy ass ride from beginning to end and I loved every messy, unhinged minute of it! This book had me sitting there like… Jasmine girl, you really opened the doors to hell and then got mad when that man started acting like the devil? Like ma’am, be so serious! 😭
This story was all about control, confusion, craving, manipulation, and everybody thinking they had the upper hand until reality came through and slapped them dead in the face. Jasmine thought she had everything handled, but baby… when you play with fire, don’t be shocked when the whole house burns down.
It was dark, erotic, psychological, messy, toxic, and had me glued to the pages like “hold up… what now?!” The way the power kept shifting and the situation kept getting more twisted had me stressed, entertained, and judging everybody at the same damn time.
This book was wild as hell, but in the best way. If you like dark, toxic, psychological reads with chaos from start to finish… this one will definitely have you saying “WTF did I just read?!” and still loving the ride.
This story was all about control, confusion, craving, manipulation, and everybody thinking they had the upper hand until reality came through and slapped them dead in the face. Jasmine thought she had everything handled, but baby… when you play with fire, don’t be shocked when the whole house burns down.
It was dark, erotic, psychological, messy, toxic, and had me glued to the pages like “hold up… what now?!” The way the power kept shifting and the situation kept getting more twisted had me stressed, entertained, and judging everybody at the same damn time.
This book was wild as hell, but in the best way. If you like dark, toxic, psychological reads with chaos from start to finish… this one will definitely have you saying “WTF did I just read?!” and still loving the ride.
March 31, 2026
Simply spellbinding
This truly was a gripping storyline. It was a story of betrayal, lust and wrong choices. At the height of it all when you get insecure and greedy you pay the consequences. This is what this story represents. It was well written and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Happy Reading,
The Official Dcbookreviewer
This truly was a gripping storyline. It was a story of betrayal, lust and wrong choices. At the height of it all when you get insecure and greedy you pay the consequences. This is what this story represents. It was well written and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Happy Reading,
The Official Dcbookreviewer
May 20, 2026
Someone said I would be staring at the wall for 30 minutes after reading this book , let’s just say “ I’m moving forward to Borrowed Skin “ 😂😂😂
July 13, 2026
….what did I just read?
Silk was a random addition. I do feel like the plot slowed a bit without much WHY but I enjoyed it.
3.5 on SG
Silk was a random addition. I do feel like the plot slowed a bit without much WHY but I enjoyed it.
3.5 on SG
May 17, 2026
Good read 📚
I loved how fast things started to happen in this book. How you don't know who you're really with until that very last moment and how the need for power could leave you in mental warfare. How when you think your the king but you're really a toy can dismantle you in such a vicious way. Very captivating read. Can't wait til Uzziah puts out more 😩
I loved how fast things started to happen in this book. How you don't know who you're really with until that very last moment and how the need for power could leave you in mental warfare. How when you think your the king but you're really a toy can dismantle you in such a vicious way. Very captivating read. Can't wait til Uzziah puts out more 😩
May 9, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ This book was gripping from start to finish. This is one of the first novellas that I did not want to end.
March 15, 2026
Mental Warfare‼️‼️
I didn’t read the summary just jumped right in and I was taken back. This was such a good read tho. I definitely wanted to knock Jas head between the washer and dryer cause like whyyyyyy girl 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️. As a Blind folded unwilling participant of a persons need to control, this link up changed X life.
I didn’t read the summary just jumped right in and I was taken back. This was such a good read tho. I definitely wanted to knock Jas head between the washer and dryer cause like whyyyyyy girl 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️. As a Blind folded unwilling participant of a persons need to control, this link up changed X life.
April 4, 2026
Great book
I read Toy: A Psychological Erotic Story in a single day, and that alone says a lot about how gripping this book is. Uzziah Black does a great job blending psychological depth with raw, intense storytelling that keeps you hooked from beginning to end.
What stood out most to me was how the story goes beyond just surface-level eroticism—it really dives into power dynamics, control, and emotional complexity. The characters feel layered, and their interactions carry a tension that makes it hard to put the book down.
The pacing is fast but still gives enough detail to keep you invested in what’s happening mentally and emotionally, not just physically. At times it can feel heavy or intense, but that’s part of what makes it memorable.
Overall, this is a bold and engaging read that’s perfect if you enjoy stories that mix psychology with passion and drama. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something different and captivating.
I read Toy: A Psychological Erotic Story in a single day, and that alone says a lot about how gripping this book is. Uzziah Black does a great job blending psychological depth with raw, intense storytelling that keeps you hooked from beginning to end.
What stood out most to me was how the story goes beyond just surface-level eroticism—it really dives into power dynamics, control, and emotional complexity. The characters feel layered, and their interactions carry a tension that makes it hard to put the book down.
The pacing is fast but still gives enough detail to keep you invested in what’s happening mentally and emotionally, not just physically. At times it can feel heavy or intense, but that’s part of what makes it memorable.
Overall, this is a bold and engaging read that’s perfect if you enjoy stories that mix psychology with passion and drama. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something different and captivating.
July 13, 2026
Now, this was an interesting read that does stick with you some time after reading.
Loved the storyline. For me, I wish the author had held on to the full identity of Toy a little longer.
The author did an excellent job "implying" Toy's identity- I loved those breadcrumbs.
The author wrote those sensory moments that had you questioning Toy but not fully knowing. That gave the ability for the reader to really experience the moment with our MMC.
It was the use of "shorty" that took away from that allure of those well written scenes (just a little). For me, it came back and answered the questions before the actual reveal.
Highly recommend this read and the ending was intriguing, poetic, and almost Shakespearean
Loved the storyline. For me, I wish the author had held on to the full identity of Toy a little longer.
The author did an excellent job "implying" Toy's identity- I loved those breadcrumbs.
The author wrote those sensory moments that had you questioning Toy but not fully knowing. That gave the ability for the reader to really experience the moment with our MMC.
It was the use of "shorty" that took away from that allure of those well written scenes (just a little). For me, it came back and answered the questions before the actual reveal.
Highly recommend this read and the ending was intriguing, poetic, and almost Shakespearean
Displaying 1 - 30 of 50 reviews