Static

5 stars!

Stalking (to the 10th degree!$
So obsessed with him he watched him from a tree and puts a camera in his house 😝.
Calls him “treat”
Clown
Haunted house
Hide and seal
Golden showers
Boot licking

I loved Cedric and Static as one person. The two separated was icing on the cake! I loved that Madison didn’t take too long to come into his desire for Static and I liked that he was a bit dominant in certain times too. Loved this!!

peoniesandmm

296 reviews1 follower

possessive-jealous-delicious

i enjoyed every single second of this book & the watersports??? gimmie more 🤭😮‍💨

Jenni

355 reviews2 followers

3.5⭐️
I was eagerly awaiting this book, as it sounded really interesting and I usually enjoy everything this author writes. I did enjoy the book, but there was something missing. It feels like at first not much happened in the book, there was just a lot of inner monologue, then suddenly a lot happened and then it was already over.

Madison clearly had trauma due to his religious upbringing, but the characters' backgrounds—even though we did get some info—were still somewhat lacking. I really liked Static/Cedrick, but both MMCs remained somewhat distant to me. This book clearly focuses more on the whole Mayhem thing and the stalking etc. than on creating a connection to the characters -I didn't quite catch chemistry between them either.

I have somewhat conflicted feelings about this, but overall I liked the book and will definitely read the other books in the series.

________

”What are you doin
I miss you”
”You already know what I’m doing…”
”Doesnt mean I dont want you to tell me”
”I’m sitting here talking to you because apparently I don’t have anything better to do with my day.”
”Im that special huh”
”Apparently stalkers get special privileges.”
”Not just any stalker I hope”
”Just the good ones.”
”Im a good boy yay me”

He fits with me like the sharpest jigsaw to my fucked-up edges, and I never thought someone like that could exist.

“Tell me. Tell me what you want from me.” And in the span of ten seconds, I see it all flash before his eyes. Worry, angst, fear. Indignation and resolve, before he finally settles on something close to determination if the hard set of his mouth is anything to go by. I want to kiss it.
”I want you to take it all.”

Ash

173 reviews6 followers

"𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚖—𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎.”

Welcome to Mayhem Motel... and what a freaking intro this was. I read the short in the Phobia anthology a while back but even without a reread, this blew any expectations out of the water.

Static is a gd mystery to me. Obsessive, possessive, definitely stalkery, and literally makes a living off the fear of others. Yet somewhere in all of that, he is incredibly tender. It’s not something I expected - but the way he is drawn to Madison and what that brings out of him is in such contrast to what most of the world sees of him. I'm obsessed with the way his mind works...these fear inducing situations and all of his little terms of endearment...darlin, treat, prize, little mouse. I'm as smitten + confused as Madi - consider us two twin puddles at the feet of Cedrick.

And speaking of Madi, this boy has my whole heart right now. His upbringing and the strength it took to break away from it - I was soft for him immediately. He’s actively trying to unlearn the damage, but it’s these unhinged, adrenaline fueled encounters with Static that force him to decide what he actually wants.

These two are chaotic together. Static doesn’t know how to love without possession, and Madison can’t stay away - even when he probably should. I love how they, very unconventionally, figure things out.

I also love a book that makes me think between the lines and this was such an interesting play on healthy/unhealthy types of fear. The fear that keeps you trapped and the fear that opens your eyes. Along the same line, there’s a fear/faith parallel that runs deep - how both can be paralyzing but when when you confront and dissect it, it removes the power and you’re left with freedom. Is it horror romance? Yes. Are you still going to fall into a google-hole researching types of fear and its effects on the idea of morality, attachment styles and the nervous system? Very possible.

Jessica Swan

2,299 reviews23 followers

Amanda Anderson (Beauty.and.the.bookies)

"You will feel like a victim-because you are."

This was deliciously dark and disturbing. Five fucking stars.

Here is a list of the fuck-ton of trigger warnings in this book that I got from her website for your convenience. ;) :
Coulrophobia (fear of clowns), haphephobia (fear of being touched), physical violence, dubious consent, non-consent, psychological/mental manipulation, stalking, bodily fluids, orgasm denial, jealously, sex with other people while MC’s are not in a relationship, religious trauma, forced proximity, over the top possessive/obsessive behavior, mentions of past mental health issues, mention of alcoholism, anxiety/panic attacks, verbal/mental child abuse, reference to homophobic slurs, references to internalized homophobia, sadism/masochism, blood play, water sports, rope play, collaring/ownership, hide & seek, pain kink.

mm-books

1,483 reviews71 followers

February 14, 2026

a stalker and his little treat

Great book. I was hooked. Actually clocked into work 15 minutes late today because I was up all night reading then read all day in between patients. Couldnt get enough! Static was everything. And I thought Madison was perfect, just like Cedrick said he was. I am excited to see where this Mayhem Motel series goes from here! Also, are we getting something from Kane? I wont be upset about that one bit!

Sara Husser

444 reviews7 followers

February 18, 2026

🖤🤡He's The Rapture I Need, And I'm The Nightmare He Wants🤍😈

"He has no idea how magnificent...how perfect he is for me. How he gave me something I've always needed instantly. He's crazy if he thinks I'm going to give him up."

"He's the rapture I need, and I'm the nightmare he wants."

"His eyes...They're so blue."

"I'm foaming at the maw to get a taste of him. Of that sweet, delectable fear oozing from his pours. All for me. Because of me. And I'd be a fool to deny myself such a sweet, little treat."

"F***, he's got me wrapped around his little finger. Such a strange little thing, he is. Not blurting the one word that could get him out of this. It's almost like he's beggin' for it."

"Whether I show up in my darlin's nightmares or his dreams, he will come to see me again. And if he doesn't...I'll find him."

"He's the only splash of color I've had in this oil-stauned world I live in, and I don't think I can give that up."

"It's not false color like people see during an oil spill, when light reflects on it and they see hues of pigmentation. No. Madison is the whole god**** rainbow put right in front of my very eyes."

"I'm your stalker, your nightmare. You're my rapture, my most delicious treat, and I miss you."

"I am obsessed with Madison. Wholly and entirely, sickeningly obsessed with him. I want to devour him. I want to consume him. I want to feel him. Taste him. I want to know him. His fears and desires. What drives him and what keeps him awake at night. I want to know what it is that makes him want to live."

OMG, this book was everything! I love anything by Marie Ann and I've been waiting for this baby to release. This was a dark, stalker, sweet, horror romance. I love that this also gave me the haunt attraction vibes as well. This was written so well that the first half of this played out like a horror movie. The haunted motel rooms and attractions were described with so much description that I felt the anxiety of going through those rooms. The kink and spicy scenes were darkly delicious 🔥🔥🔥🔥. This book also had trauma and quite the feels.

This story follows Cederick and Madison. Madison left his religious abusive parents to try to venture on his own and go to college. He lives with roommates who soon become good friends to him. They get him to go to Motel Mayhem which is similar to a haunt horror attraction. This scares Madison as he is extremely sheltered to life in general. In there, he meets the unhinged psycho clown Static aka Cederick 🤡. He puts Madison through the ringer and scares the piss out of him literally 🤣. Madison forgets he can safe word and just goes with it. He didn't expect to get turned on by all the fear. Cederick becomes obsessed with him and ends up stalking him. In many ways 😂. This leads to them talking and meeting in person. Cederick gets Mads to agree to come back to Motel Mayhem for one more experience with him. Can Madison let go of his demons to embrace himself? Will Cederick tell Madison how he really feels? Can these two find love in the light and dark?

I loved both of these men so much. Madison felt so much guilt for being gay and was very conflicted as he was raised in a religious abusive household. I'm so proud of him for finding himself and standing up for himself. Cederick had a hard upbringing as well but different. He thinks he's crazy and no one will want both parts of him (Static included). I love how fast the two meet and fall for each other. It's kismet and the pull is very strong. They both see and understand each other fully. Cederick brought Madison alive and made him feel. Madison made Cederick feel safe and belong. The spice was filthy, dark, and so sexy 🔥🔥🔥🔥. The chemistry was off the charts 🥵. I love how timid and bratty Mads got. That was an adorable shock. I loved how obsessive and patient Cederick was with Mads. These boys were everything 🥹. I can't wait to read the next book as Kaser really intrigued me! Fantastic start to this series. 🤡🪓🩸💡🏚😈🤍🖤

"He fits with me like the sharpest jigsaw to my f*****-up edges, and I never thought someone like that could exist."

"This means we're crazy right...'cause this is pretty crazy. A stalker and his victim...in love."
"We're pretty f*****' crazy, treat."

lex ❄

424 reviews197 followers

February 18, 2026

1.5 stars. This is like the third chance I give this author and probably the last, although it's the first time I haven't DNF-ed one of their works, so that's something.

This had potential. I want to be very clear that this looked like good premise, which is why I picked it up. It looked dark, and I'm sucker for stalking and other scary elements. Sadly, it's the execution that failed badly.

First problem was the writting style. It felt juvenile and cheesy most of the time, it made it hard to take the story seriously. There were parts where I also couldn't picture what the author tried to show, especially when it came to places (such as the inside of the Mayhem Motel itself). That was important since the story is so entertwined with the place where the main events happen.

Then there's the problem with the relationship. The dynamic sounds great as an idea, but the development between them was clunky. The moment where each of them realized they loved the other felt like it came out of nowhere. Again, I couldn't see how that made sense. I needed it to feel more organic.

The MCs themselves aren't bad. I liked each of their backstories, although I wish the religion topic had been actually touched since Madison came from a strict religious family. There's some talk about it, but it wasn't nearly enough and felt like it was placed there just to remind the reader of it without commiment. I think Cedric was fine, although most of his dialogue (and Madison's too, to be fair) felt very cringey.

Finally, the ending. Things were very rushed, too much happened in just a few pages, so it didn't allow those scenes to be anything meaningful. It was a mess, and even as someone that likes messy plots this was the bad type.

Overall, this wasn't a well written book imo. The good thing is that it was engaging during some parts, which is why I finished it. I have to give it to the author for that, I kept going because I wanted to know where it was going. But that wasn't enough to sell the premise, and it's disappointing that such a nice idea is done like that.

Tags: (might miss some of them)
-POV: first person
-Content warnings:
-Kinks:
-Sexual act(s):
-Dynamic:

2026 cw-anxiety-panic-attacks cw-dubcon-noncon-between-mcs

Hyland Reigns

49 reviews15 followers

Oh this was perfect in so many ways

I had been so excited for this book since reading the anthology piece in Phobia, and although I knew I was going to love it just from that piece alone, I didn’t know how it was going to go or how the story was going to be told. I literally loved every single part of it so much!

Madison is such a darling, with a lot of baggage he had to get away from, and I’m so glad he stood up for himself and chose to take that risk. You meet some amazing side characters through his inner circle who were all so fun and lovely, especially Kane (like the most perfect bestie ever).

Him meeting Static at Mayhem Motel transformed his life into something he could’ve never expected or dreamed of, but it was everything he needed and more.

Static is the sweetest little freak show of a character I have ever met. He’s such a juxtaposition because how can something with sharp pointy teeth and clown makeup be the purest person in the whole stinking world?! He is obsessed with Madison from the very first time he meets him, and by obsessed I mean stalker level obsessed- and it was the cutest stalking ever I swear.

This book has everything my heart ever needed, and was written so perfectly, flowing well and constantly delivering on banter, sweetness, spice and swooning. If I wasn’t giddy, I was hot, and if I wasn’t hot I was laughing, and if I wasn’t laughing I was tensing my butt cheeks.

Watching these two characters fall for each other was so fun, and it played out completely differently to how I imagined, but it worked so well for who these two are.

I am HOOKED, Mayhem Motel is my new happy place, and I’m so dang excited to see where this series takes us. M delivered their captivating storytelling and detailed visuals that I have come to expect with each release but am still always blown away by, and this story showed a side to them that I feel we don’t see as often. Although there were dark elements, and some hefty trauma there, it was also endearing and lovely, and to get that from a book about a stalker clown? Like come on!

The tropes in this book were so delectable, and done so well, that I fear the books I read in the next few months really have a lot to live up to!

Willie Mercedes

1,503 reviews136 followers

If you read the Phobia anthology, you already know the vibes… but this full-length version? Oh, it was worth the wait. And then some.

Marie Ann never misses, but Mayhem Motel? Absolutely feral in the best way. The most delicious kind of scary—the kind that wraps around your throat and whispers, “you’re not going anywhere.” And guess what? I didn’t want to.

Madison is such a sweetheart with a mountain of baggage he desperately needed to escape. Watching him finally stand up for himself and take that terrifying leap? Chef’s kiss. Growth. Healing. A little chaos. We love to see it.

And his inner circle?? Elite. No notes. Especially Kane—sir, how are you the most perfect bestie to ever bestie? Protect him at all costs.

Then he meets Static at Mayhem Motel and his whole life tilts on its axis. What starts as something unexpected turns into exactly what he needed. And Cedric?? I am unwell. I need more immediately. He is everything for Madison. Everything.

This story had me fully possessed. I couldn’t put it down. You don’t just read it—you feel it. The fear, the obsession, the tenderness, the love… it’s all right there like you’re standing in the room with them.

I devoured every second and I am officially begging for more Mayhem Motel content. Please and thank you. 🖤

Things to know

Mm romance, Coulrophobia (fear of clowns), haphephobia (fear of being touched), physical violence, dubious consent, non-consent, psychological/mental manipulation, stalking, bodily fluids, orgasm denial, jealously, sex with other people while MC’s are not in a relationship, religious trauma, forced proximity, over the top possessive/obsessive behavior, mentions of past mental health issues, mention of alcoholism, anxiety/panic attacks, verbal/mental child abuse, reference to homophobic slurs, references to internalized homophobia, sadism/masochism, blood play, water sports, rope play, collaring/ownership, hide & seek, pain kink.

Clara

331 reviews3 followers

February 19, 2026

Liked It More Than I Thought I Would

This is not my usual type of queer romance book but I’ve been enjoying a bit of a darker storyline and this definitely delivered.

The interesting thing about this book is that our stalker boy Static is actually one of the sweetest characters in the entire book. From the beginning I liked him and his chaotic mind but I especially loved the softer moments we got from him and there were a lot!

I tried to like Madison but I found him to be the least interesting character in this book which is where it mostly loses its points. He had a lot of potential but everything just fell a little short. We never got enough information about his past but we’re supposed to connect to his trauma related to his past. He was really inconsistent with his emotions, sassy one second, traumatized another, stuttering the next, and his relationships with his roommates had potential but it seemed like everyone in the house was trying except for him. I would have liked seeing a few more scenes of him actually putting in effort with his roommates to get to know them or bond.

That being said, the two main side characters, Kane and Kaser were fun but both felt like half drawn out. Kaser was confusing from the glimpses we got of him with Static, and Kane was too perfect in his support of Madison. It kind of makes me hope those two are paired together in the next book so we can get more of their stories.

What this book needed especially was just more. It felt half written and half developed. If we had more time to really get to know the characters and see them dating and being in each other’s worlds it would have felt a lot more like a story that was complete.

Tropes: Stalking, Possessiveness, Role Play, Water Sports, First Times, Dual POV
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ 2/5
Relationship: MM

Daje1968

539 reviews18 followers

February 18, 2026

I went into this one with high hopes. I was genuinely engaged early on, but once Madison left the Mayhem Motel, the pacing completely stumbled and never recovered.

Also, I’m just not into the whole “spoooooky haunted house” vibe. I haven’t loved Nordika Night’s Vile House series, and this felt like a knockoff version of that same aesthetic. Which is a shame, because I do have a soft spot for an obsessive sicko corrupting a tiny innocent. That trope will usually get me every time.

More importantly, I guess I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to romance. I generally don’t love when one of the MCs hooks up with someone else, though I can sometimes tolerate it if it’s a random, early-on situation, but this was Cedrick’s roommate and best friend. And not just any best friend, one Cedrick has a long sexual history with.

The first hookup already made me uncomfortable. The second one, around 40% in, completely pushed me out of the book. The whole “brat” dynamic especially gave me the ick. Can we please reserve that kind of chemistry and kink energy for the actual love interest?

I’m surprised no one mentioned this in reviews, because it was a full stop moment for me.

And as a side note, Madison’s roommate Kane is infinitely sweeter and more appealing than Cedrick. I genuinely found myself wishing they’d both end up with their roommates instead. That would’ve been a much better book.

Disappointed, because the setup had real potential, but the pacing issues and the romantic choices were not for me.

Brittany St Thomas

566 reviews15 followers

Review of advance copy

February 1, 2026

We originally met Static in the Phobia anthology, and I was obsessed with him and Madison then—even more so now. Static is obsessive, compulsive, and truly intrigued by Madison. Madison is terrified, and his fear compels Static, but it's because of Static that Madison learns more about who he is and how capable he is. Madison's life before his experience at Mayhem Motel wasn't easy, and his life after becomes confusing desire, but he's able to process it and see what he truly wants and needs. He questions a lot, but he's able to see that what's been happening between Static and himself is something that is needed. Static makes Madison stronger. He helps Madison see clearly through his restrictions caused by his upbringing. Their relationship isn't standard. How they come to be is so outside the box, but it's what they both needed. Mads needed to see that what he wants isn't wrong, and Static needed to see that there is someone who will want him for exactly who he is. Static loves deeply while simultaneously being entirely consumed by his need to have Madison.

Their story grips you, and you can feel their emotions as if you're standing right next to them. Their fear, happiness, sadness, obsession, and love. It's all there, and it's....wonderful. I loved every single moment of their story, and I hope we get to see more from Mayhem Motel.

Anne

155 reviews1 follower

ARC REVIEW

Holy shit I was not prepared for how fast I devoured this. I literally sat down and next thing I knew it was over.

Madison’s story really got me. He’s exhausted from living under his strict religious family, He’s been controlled and sheltered his whole life under a strict religious family, and you can feel how suffocated he is. When he finally leaves and steps into something unfamiliar, it feels huge. Meeting Kane, getting exposed to a new circle, and then ending up at Mayhem Hotel, and that’s where everything changes.

And then there’s Static.

I expected dark and intense, and that’s exactly what I got. Static is confident, bold, and a little dangerous in a way that makes you want to keep reading. Madison is soft and unsure, still trying to figure out what he wants and what he’s allowed to feel. Watching him slowly accept that his desires aren’t wrong really stayed with me.

What I liked most was how you could feel Madison’s fear, but also understand why he liked it. The tension between him and Static was strong the whole time. Static doesn’t just push him, he helps him understand himself better.
Dark, emotional, and so easy to binge. I honestly loved every minute of it.

Mal

575 reviews47 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

dark-twisted fluffy-sweet kinky

Oh this was stellar. Dark romance perfectly done. Gritty, atmospheric the writing is sublime.

Static is intense, edgy, possesive, obsessive, mayhem is eerie, horrifying making for an awesome environment of this edgy fear when you’re reading. Something that dials that up is how Madison reacts. His fear is leaping off the page. As was his attraction and omg These two are fire together. This book is high heat, full of K1nk, unexpected quite sweet and swoony in a very toxic way - red flag who that.

I loved Cedric I need even more now that I’ve finished. And he is perfect for Madison.

I loved their story, was fully immersed, was completely in the grip of it and could not put it down.

This book explores a lotta lotta kinks and it also deals with themes that could be triggering and the author has provided a list of content warnings for your reference so take care of you.

I think what I loved aside from all of this is the found family they both had, I am dying to get to know more of these characters

This is a phenomenal series starter, you will be blown away.

cnc coming-out cum-play

J.J.

337 reviews6 followers

February 14, 2026

I wasn't expecting how sweet this story was going to be!

I read the Phobia anthology, and since then, I've been waiting for Static to be released. I was ecstatic when it was announced.

Static is unhinged, but he's also incredibly sweet to Madison. He's usually impulsive and irrational, but his obsessive love for Madison made him patient and attentive. They both have trauma, but Mads is soft and innocent in a way Cedrick isn't. He needed time to accept his desires and growing feelings for Cedrick.

Their relationship could be considered fucked-up, but it's surprisingly healthy and cute.

The only complaint I have is that the first half of the book was slow, but suddenly, a lot was happening after that.

The pace could have been better, but the ending was perfect.

Eva .

25 reviews

I. AM. OBSESSED.

When this story came out as part of an anthology, I was immediately hooked. And since it ended with a cliffhanger, I couldn't wait until the full-length version would come out. But years passed, and I honestly forgot about it. Ngl, I honestly thought the author dropped it. So imagine my surprise and utter excitement when I saw it got released.

It's even better than I hoped it would be. I don't even have the words to describe it. The fear? The obsession?! But also the unexpectedly sweet side of Static?!!! Once again: OBSESSED. The only downside is that it ended way too soon. I easily could've read a hundred pages or more about them.

Can't wait for the next part in the series.

Molly Maxwell

178 reviews4 followers

This just single-handedly cured my months long reading slump 🙂‍↕️
I just sat and read from chapter 3 to the end in one sitting.
I FEEL ALIVE!
And coincidentally, my last 5 star read was also by M.
Back in N o v e m b e r
NOVEMBER!!!
Anyways—
What do I even say about these two?
I absolutely adored their dynamic.
Madison is to be protected at all costs. My sweet, brave, anxious baby.
Static was unhinged + so obsessed and tell me why it was CUTE AF??
Ugh, they were precious!! 😩
And I equally loved every side character. Static and Madi are surrounded by the actual best of friends. Madi’s roommates specifically had me emotional several times.

I easily could have read 300+ more pages of them. But I’m very much looking forward to the next couple’s story in this series.

ender

36 reviews1 follower

3.5/5 ♡

there’s just something about a sick, depraved stalker MMC that i can’t get enough of — and static absolutely delivered. i devoured this book and found myself craving more of static’s unhinged, chaotic antics. it was such a wild, addictive ride from start to finish.

this is a fun, fast-paced, and deliciously chaotic shorter read that completely pulled me in. i genuinely had such a good time with it. that said, i did find myself wishing for just a little more. more backstory, more depth, and especially more moments between madison and cedrick. their dynamic was so compelling that i wanted to sit in it longer. the ending felt slightly rushed to me, but overall, i really enjoyed the experience and would happily dive back into this twisted world again.

183 reviews

Oh my God, I’m so glad this nightmare is finally over. I waited two years for this book, and it turned out to be a complete disaster. I honestly can’t remember the last time I read something this boring and painfully cringe — and it’s supposed to be dark? The characters are dull, their story goes nowhere, and they have zero chemistry. I found myself skipping page after page just to get through it. The beginning drags on forever, stuffed with unnecessary details and descriptions, and there’s barely any actual plot. Where is the story? What happened to the author who wrote Inevitable Destruction? This was such a huge disappointment. I genuinely don’t understand how anyone is giving this more than one star.

Tiffany💋

222 reviews7 followers

🖤Static🤡

5/5⭐️

IS OVER NO !!! Omg I completely devoured this book. So back story when I read the Phobia anthology I was completely obsessed with these two 🥹 hoping we would get more and YESS look at them now. The wait was for sure worth it these two are the literal CUTEST which was new for me with Marie Ann and I’m so proud of how well she wrote these characters. Honestly there were some k*nks in this that I NEVER would have thought were hot or even withstand to read, this took fear play to a whole new level and even in Phobia is just WORKS it was so easy to read them idk if that makes sense but when it’s written goood everything works.😆 Anyway moral of the story PLEASE GO READ IT it has its dark elements but at its core it’s so SWEET made my teeth ache. Cant wait for Phantom.😍

Avery

488 reviews22 followers

February 11, 2026

Marie Ann never disappoints, this book is wild and I love it. Mayhem Motel is the most delicious kind of scary someone could come up with. Static is unhinged and slightly insane, the way he took Madison for his own and turned his terrified yet turned on mind to mush. Yeah it made me melt a little, no matter how depraved it was. And once wasn’t enough, so Static has to find him again. And some slight stalking to get what you want never killed anyone right?!

The stalking, the games, the texts and calls, I need more. And the spice?! Yeah, definitely filled with kink and so incredibly hot. I crave more, I wasn’t done with them and the Mayhem Motel! Give me more please.

Erika

204 reviews7 followers

February 14, 2026

🪓Static 🪓

Happy Release Day To Static!!

🪢 Hide & Seek
🪓 First Time
🪢 Blood Play
🪓 Stalking
🪢 Romantic Horror

I had such a blast while reading Static, this was everything I wanted and more! Marie Ann absolutely DELIVERED with this one. From the beginning to end I was SAT.

Mayhem Motel was feral in the best way I honestly would love to live in this place. Dark, twisted and beautiful.

I love love love Cedrick and Madison, the two of them together brought me so emotions. These two have earned a spot in my soul.

I’ll always cherish Marie Ann’s books. Their writing honestly just speaks to me. Static had just become of my favourite reads for 2026! I need more.

Ally

404 reviews45 followers

Okay, hi, I'm obsessed. This book has Mckamey Manor vibes but like....make it romance? LOLLL. I truly loved the vibe of this book. So unique and so intriguing. I'm so glad this is a series so we can continue to visit this universe. Kane, I see you and I love you baby. Someone hand me a waiver for Mayhem Motel because I WILL SIGN IT! Put me down as yes please and more please. This book was dark but also so sweet. These boys are down bad for each other and I was so here for it. If you put codependency in a book I will eat it up every time. It's just a fact.

-k!nk exploration (primal play, blood play, watersports, etc)
-size difference
-good boy *praise*
-first times
-stalker
-romantic horror

Onyx Reads Smut

344 reviews24 followers

Who doesn't love a sweet, sheltered boy, and a crazy stalker clown? Static and Madison's story had me locked in, entranced, wanting to be in the chase with Madi because hot damn😮‍💨 And watching them both talk through feelings together, and open up, and Madi even facing some GIANT fears at the end, these boys were made for each other as insanely different as they are.

Madison is the sweet, sheltered, church boy, trying to get away from religious trauma. Static is the crazy, unhinged clown that will haunt your nightmares. And he sure did haunt Madison, in more ways than one. Static didn't expect meeting Madison to completely flip him upside down.

Emelie

61 reviews2 followers

So… water sports are just not for me—makes me wanna barf, ya know? But each to their own and it only happened twice in this book so I’ll let it slip.

I feel like there was something missing here but I can’t really pinpoint what and it also drew me in.

I loved that Cedric/Static could be two different people and not crazy all the way.
Madison though… I mean, I get where he’s coming from and maybe the author had some other thought when she wrote it but the amount of times he said “oh”, or rather ‘squeaked’ “oh” was almost ridiculous.
About 160 times in the whole book.

But it gets a 4 star either way because I enjoyed it.
Over and out.

Bettina McIntosh

23 reviews1 follower

February 12, 2026

I absolutely ate this up! I went into this ready for sickly sweet and dark and Marie Ann did not disappoint! Static was everything I expected and wanted, and Madison was just pure, sweet and needed to be shown it was ok to be who he was and what he needed was more than ok to take.

I loved that we could feel that fear right along with Madi and that he had to learn to understand that he liked that fear, and that Static could make him feel that and he needed it. Love how Static was able to open Madi up and show him who he was too while they got to know each other.

Love the found family aspect and how Madi opened up to his new chosen family, and I'm so excited to get to know more of these amazing characters in book 2!

Arc-read

A reader

217 reviews4 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

February 12, 2026

New pet name trope unlocked, "my prize" and "my treat" 🥹 Deep, heavy, chaotic read with a very HEA. Cedrick and Madison are unhinged in their own way with a wee bit of toxic and imperfectly perfect for and with each other. In a chokehold since first fright, Cedrick is obsessed with Madison and living in a reality where boundaries just don't exist 🤭 Dark, heady, and thrilling. Definitely not a light, fluffy romance. Lighter than some of the author's other works but still potent AF.

**ARC for honest review**

Robin T

212 reviews2 followers

Couldn't put it down

I just devoured this book!

Madison is free for the first time in his life. He left his oppressive home to go to school, his new roommates convince him to go to mayhem motel. Its popular and terrifying place where anything goes and there he meets static. But static won't let him just walk away.

Such a good read dont forget to read CWs. Spice lvl is 3/5 I love statics type of obsession and crazy and Madison is just too sweet. Can't wait to read more in this series there was some very interesting side characters

Gina Burkart

3,623 reviews52 followers