Addison Chained

by Victoria L. Hicks

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2026

Reviews

[Chapters_with_VDKeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y’ALL! Addison Chained absolutely wrecked me—in the best, can’t-look-away, heart-in-my-throat way.

This is dark romance with teeth. Addison isn’t a fragile victim waiting to be saved—she’s raw, messy, self-aware, and spiraling, using s3x as both escape and punishment. When a supposedly “safe” hookup goes horrifyingly wrong, the story plunges into kidnapping, sexual violence, and psychological abuse—not for shock value, but as a brutal cautionary tale about control, consent, and survival. Read the triggers. Respect them.

What hooked me? The voice. The writing is sharp, intimate, and unapologetically honest—every scene feels close enough to taste the fear, smell the sweat, and hear the panic in Addison’s head. I flew through this one because every chapter ends with that “okay ONE more” energy. 😮‍💨📖 And Addison’s inner monologue? Snarky, painful, defiant. She knows she’s playing with fire—and when everything turns into a living hell, her refusal to give up is chilling and empowering at the same time.

This book is uncomfortable, intense, and smart. It doesn’t glamorize trauma—it shows the cost. If you like dark stories with bite, complex characters, and an author who trusts readers to sit in the discomfort… yeah. This one sticks. And, I loved it. 🔥🖤

[Cheyenne Joy Mijdam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personal Copy Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Addison Chained by Victoria L. Hicks

First of all—thank you, Victoria, for this personal copy. Truly. Also… thank you for permanently ruining the idea of “meeting someone online.” Love that for me. Really. 🙃

Trigger warnings? Oh, absolutely. If you’re fragile, emotionally stable, or enjoy sleeping peacefully—this isn’t for you. We’re talking rape, torture, kidnapping, corruption… basically a checklist of humanity at its worst. So yeah. Proceed accordingly.

Now… this book did something weird to me.

It made me feel everything—and somehow nothing at the same time.

I was there, reading, watching it unfold… but emotionally? I was a shadow. Detached. Floating just outside of it. And I don’t even fully know why. Maybe it’s a me problem. Maybe it’s trauma. Maybe my brain just went, “Nope, we’re not unpacking this today.” 🙄

And honestly? That distance might’ve been self-preservation.

Because what Addison goes through? It’s not just dark—it’s suffocating.

I loved the pacing though. The buildup? Exactly where it needed to be. No dragging, no rushing—just this steady tightening around your throat.

Addison… she’s already broken before things even start. Carrying a loss no one should have to survive. There’s this emptiness in her, this numb, hollow space—and when you’re that far gone, danger doesn’t feel dangerous anymore. It feels like something. And sometimes something is enough.

She doesn’t open up. Not even to the people closest to her. And then she makes that one decision—you know the one—and everything spirals straight into hell.

What follows? Brutal. Humiliating. Unthinkable.

And still… she fights.

That’s what got me. Not the horror, not the cruelty—but the fact that she keeps going. Keeps resisting. Keeps existing in a place designed to erase her.

But how long can someone actually hold on before they break?

Yeah… I’ll let you sit with that.

The twists? Some of them you see coming from a mile away. And honestly? I didn’t hate that. It makes you read faster, sharper—like you’re trying to catch the story slipping. Like you know something’s off and you’re just waiting for it to explode.

And then other twists?

Yeah. No.

Those hit where you didn’t even know you had something left to feel.

The ending… hmm.

Satisfying? Yes.
Complete? Not quite.

It felt a little abrupt compared to everything that came before. Like I needed just a bit more—more closure, more justice, more… something. Some characters deserved more weight in the aftermath. And I wanted it.

But maybe that’s the point.

Not everything gets wrapped up nicely. Not everything feels fair.

And apparently, I handle fictional suffering a little too well—so here we are at four and a half chained stars.

Because yeah… I was hooked.

If you want a story that wraps itself around your throat and occasionally forgets to let go—this is it.

Also… quick life tip?
Don’t meet strangers from the internet.
And if you do—maybe let someone know where you’re going.

Just a thought. 😏

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical scenario of so.many.other.books. Girl has been a bad girl, gets kidnapped, is tortured and beaten. Guy slips up, she takes the opportunity to flee. And survives! It's an original!

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense, gripping, and fiercely unpredictable. Addison Chained twists desire and danger into a relentless story of survival and vengeance. Every page is charged with tension you’ll feel long after you finish.

[Anita Skinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was totally mesmerising and edge of the seat reading. Loved the chapter headings about each character. Story flowed well and left nothing to the imagination. Brutal in places but great to read something that isn’t all ‘fluffy’. Absolutely loved it & hope there will be more like this to come.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omg this book was so intense. The twists and turns were wild. Once I got into the first chapter, I know I was in this for the long haul. I was immediately pulled in. This one was hell of a thriller. Addy wasn’t about to go quietly it just sit and play victim. This was so wild. I was totally captivated by this one.

[Felecia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good that my head hurts! This was the first that I've read of this author and it won't be the last!

[Trish Pharand · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The twists just kept on coming!

Addison Chained is the kind of thriller that grabs you by the collar on page one and refuses to let go. Victoria L. Hicks builds an atmosphere so tense and claustrophobic that I found myself holding my breath more than once. Just when I thought I had figured out where the story was heading, another twist blindsided me—in the best way possible.

The pacing is razor‑sharp, the stakes escalate perfectly, and the sense of unease never lets up. Hicks has a gift for crafting characters who feel real and layered, making every revelation hit even harder. By the final chapters, I was turning pages at lightning speed.

If you love thrillers packed with unpredictability, psychological tension, and that delicious “one more chapter” pull, Addison Chained is absolutely a must‑read. I can’t wait to see what Victoria L. Hicks writes next!

[Debbie Clinton Holden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg! What a wonderful thriller! I had to go read non stop because I was so into the story! The twists and turns and the bravery of the main character was so good! Please read this book! You won’t regret it!!

[Breanna Angstadt · Rating 4 out of 5]

okay

Just okay. Good twist at the end. I feel like that was the only part of the book.
I think I had higher expectations due to the reviews 😬

[Rachel Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

dark, emotional, and couldn’t put it down

“Addison Chained” by Victoria L. Hicks is a dark, gripping thriller centered on abduction and relentless psychological mind games. Hicks does an excellent job portraying grief, depression, and survivor’s guilt, showing how deeply they can fracture a person’s sense of self while still highlighting an unyielding will to survive.
The multiple POVs work beautifully, adding tension and depth as the story unfolds from multiple angles. Despite the heavy themes, there’s well-timed humor that provides brief moments of relief, Barb was an absolute standout and a favorite. Just when you think you see where the story is heading, the twisty ending pulls the rug out from under you. Dark, emotional, and impossible to put down.

[Stormy Shadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review — From Author
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pub Date: Feb 28th, 2026
Genre: Psychological Thriller
TW: Kidnapping/R*pe/Murder
Format: Digital

I did enjoy this. I was hooked from the beginning and it was great right up until the end. Fast paced and a fast read. Now, it was sometimes repetitive in words the author used mostly the word listless. I was annoyed at that and I really thought more would happen within the period that Addy was taken and stuff. Don’t get me wrong it was great but it was just constant a*use and the story didn’t really get deep like I had read with others in the kidnapping scenario. I enjoyed it though and the ending was good too. Let’s just say everyone got that they deserved.