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The Triarchy Collection #2
Savage: A dark spicy sapphic romance for 2026
Power is a dangerous mistress, but love can be deadly…Erryn Loxley rules London’s Triarchy with an iron heart and a bloodstained crown until Helena crashes into her world and throws her life into turmoil. Erryn didn’t plan on falling for anyone, least of all a woman with shadows buried in her past.
When those shadows resurface, Erryn is forced to decide between keeping her throne or risking it all for the woman who threatens to unravel her.
And make no mistake… whichever road she takes will be one paved in blood.
When those shadows resurface, Erryn is forced to decide between keeping her throne or risking it all for the woman who threatens to unravel her.
And make no mistake… whichever road she takes will be one paved in blood.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2026
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April 28, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Went into this expecting a “guilty pleasure” kind of read but I was pleasantly surprised by both the plot and the quality of the writing. I wasn’t expecting the plot to be this intriguing (and in the words of the author with “a hell of a lot of tech language” that left me confused most of the time). Of course, it wasn’t anything extraordinary but for a book of this length it did what it had to do. The events of book two and book one happen simultaneously, so the reading order doesn’t really matter. I am excited for what’s to come in this series!
Went into this expecting a “guilty pleasure” kind of read but I was pleasantly surprised by both the plot and the quality of the writing. I wasn’t expecting the plot to be this intriguing (and in the words of the author with “a hell of a lot of tech language” that left me confused most of the time). Of course, it wasn’t anything extraordinary but for a book of this length it did what it had to do. The events of book two and book one happen simultaneously, so the reading order doesn’t really matter. I am excited for what’s to come in this series!
November 5, 2026
Oooh this was actually beter than Sadist! What a fun little interconnected duology! I really like how the storyline is intertwined with Sadist instead of being a follow up. You get the background story of why Theo needed to abduct Octavia in the first place. Very clever!
The spice was spicing again. I did enjoy the power dynamic more than how it was in Sadist. The boss and her personal bodyguard, I love that trope! Ever since Ana Huang wrote Twisted Games 🫠
Erryn is the boss bitch I inspire to be in my life. And Helena is the type of loyal person I neeeeeed in my life. This is couple goals!
🎧 The narrators did a great job. However, Helena's chater where done with a French accent. It gave it extra depth, but it did force me to listen to it on 1.75 because it was a tad difficult to follow at times.
Aaaaaand, there is a third book coming! I will be looking out for Sinner 👀
Thank you so much Netgalley and HarperCollins UK audio publishing for the ARC! 🖤
The spice was spicing again. I did enjoy the power dynamic more than how it was in Sadist. The boss and her personal bodyguard, I love that trope! Ever since Ana Huang wrote Twisted Games 🫠
Erryn is the boss bitch I inspire to be in my life. And Helena is the type of loyal person I neeeeeed in my life. This is couple goals!
🎧 The narrators did a great job. However, Helena's chater where done with a French accent. It gave it extra depth, but it did force me to listen to it on 1.75 because it was a tad difficult to follow at times.
Aaaaaand, there is a third book coming! I will be looking out for Sinner 👀
Thank you so much Netgalley and HarperCollins UK audio publishing for the ARC! 🖤
April 6, 2026
4.5/5 Someone should have held my hand during Sadist and my toxic adoration of Theo and Octavia - they’ve got nothing on Helena and Erryn. Holy MEOW kitty kitties.
Helena is so sexy and absolutely psychotic and perfect. A firm grip around her throat, sweet words of ownership during an orgasm, breakfast on ten plates with a side of ketchup and a little (up to them) bloodshed and murder…I mean she really is just a simple woman.
I’m not one to kneel but I might consider doing so if I would end up with Erryn’s heel to my neck. Idk man, I love a woman in a fucking suit. I understand Helena’s devotion.
If I were a new reader coming in to this series I think I’d prefer to start with this one and then go to Sadist. That betrayal Theo hands over hits me a little too much, even tho I’ve read Sadist and know - I think it would be better to experience it here as an introduction to Theo’s character and then go back and see why she might do such a thing.
Looks it’s late, I’ve got work in a handful of hours and I’m feeling very protective of my girls right now 😉
Ps.
I still love Octavia and Theo separate and aside but right now I’m convinced they don’t even go here.
Helena is so sexy and absolutely psychotic and perfect. A firm grip around her throat, sweet words of ownership during an orgasm, breakfast on ten plates with a side of ketchup and a little (up to them) bloodshed and murder…I mean she really is just a simple woman.
I’m not one to kneel but I might consider doing so if I would end up with Erryn’s heel to my neck. Idk man, I love a woman in a fucking suit. I understand Helena’s devotion.
If I were a new reader coming in to this series I think I’d prefer to start with this one and then go to Sadist. That betrayal Theo hands over hits me a little too much, even tho I’ve read Sadist and know - I think it would be better to experience it here as an introduction to Theo’s character and then go back and see why she might do such a thing.
Looks it’s late, I’ve got work in a handful of hours and I’m feeling very protective of my girls right now 😉
Ps.
I still love Octavia and Theo separate and aside but right now I’m convinced they don’t even go here.
August 8, 2026
I much preferred this book to the first one in the series. The first half of the book gets a 5 from me, whilst the second half gets a 3 since it just repeats the events of the first book.
From the content warnings at the start of the book, I expected to hate Helena but I ended up really liking her. Although, I will say Erryn was still my favourite because I love an ice queen in charge. I thought they were a really good match together and there were some very sweet moments *necklace chapter I'm looking at you* that really lifted the tech heavy jargon that this book was literally filled with (but that's also in the content warnings so I knew what I was getting into).
I will just say that it really relies on you having read the first book in the series. This definitely can't be read as a standalone.
From the content warnings at the start of the book, I expected to hate Helena but I ended up really liking her. Although, I will say Erryn was still my favourite because I love an ice queen in charge. I thought they were a really good match together and there were some very sweet moments *necklace chapter I'm looking at you* that really lifted the tech heavy jargon that this book was literally filled with (but that's also in the content warnings so I knew what I was getting into).
I will just say that it really relies on you having read the first book in the series. This definitely can't be read as a standalone.
June 4, 2026
4.5 Stars
I fucking love Helena!! My god she was hilarious and totally unintentionally 🤣🤣
I will say, the contents warning page did make me laugh a couple times. I liked how it was written 😂
The last third of the book is on the same timeline as Sadist (book one)
Only thing was I wished, was that some of the spicy scenes were just a tad longer! There was so much potential for more. Not that I’m complaining because they were still very good! Just sometimes felt like they ended too quickly.
I wish the emails in the physical book were sized bigger! My poor old ass eyes could not read them at all 🤣🤣
Written in First Person with 2x POV’s. Dark Romance, Organised Crime, Age Gap (12), Forced Proximity, Morally Grey FMC’s, AuDHD Rep. 5x Spicy Scenes.
I fucking love Helena!! My god she was hilarious and totally unintentionally 🤣🤣
I will say, the contents warning page did make me laugh a couple times. I liked how it was written 😂
The last third of the book is on the same timeline as Sadist (book one)
Only thing was I wished, was that some of the spicy scenes were just a tad longer! There was so much potential for more. Not that I’m complaining because they were still very good! Just sometimes felt like they ended too quickly.
I wish the emails in the physical book were sized bigger! My poor old ass eyes could not read them at all 🤣🤣
Written in First Person with 2x POV’s. Dark Romance, Organised Crime, Age Gap (12), Forced Proximity, Morally Grey FMC’s, AuDHD Rep. 5x Spicy Scenes.
November 2, 2026
I enjoyed this one, but not quite as much as the first book. I still liked the characters, and there were some aspects of the story that kept me interested, but I didn't feel as invested as in Sadist.
The pacing felt a little slow in the middle again, but I enjoyed the ending a lot more. Overall, it was still an enjoyable read, and the spice very good.
✧ I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley and am leaving an honest review.
The pacing felt a little slow in the middle again, but I enjoyed the ending a lot more. Overall, it was still an enjoyable read, and the spice very good.
✧ I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley and am leaving an honest review.
April 15, 2026
4.5⭐️
Book 2 of the Triarchy collection is a well written, fast paced page turner with high energy, tension and, well, Helena.
Savage is a great addition to the world C.C. Davie is creating and I’m excited to see where she takes us in with the next instalment.
I’m also really looking forward to the inevitable next meeting between Theo and Helena. That’ll be fun 😏
Book 2 of the Triarchy collection is a well written, fast paced page turner with high energy, tension and, well, Helena.
Savage is a great addition to the world C.C. Davie is creating and I’m excited to see where she takes us in with the next instalment.
I’m also really looking forward to the inevitable next meeting between Theo and Helena. That’ll be fun 😏
October 1, 2026
Chaos Davie’s Savage plunges readers back into the ruthless world of London’s Triarchy, where power and passion collide in equal measure. The story follows Erryn Loxley, a calculating ruler whose iron grip on her empire begins to falter when Helena Rossi, a volatile and magnetic agent with a shadowed past, enters her orbit. What begins as a battle for control quickly becomes a dangerous dance of desire and vulnerability.
This is the second book by this author that I've read and I liked this book even more than the first book. We get a blend of political intrigue, emotional chaos, and sizzling intimacy that never lets up. Both of these women are a bit unhinged but that just makes the sex scenes that much more fun. I really liked getting to know these two characters and getting a bit more understanding of what was going on in the Triarchy.
While this can be read as a standalone, I would read the first book, Sadist first. This one will make more sense if you do.
Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is the second book by this author that I've read and I liked this book even more than the first book. We get a blend of political intrigue, emotional chaos, and sizzling intimacy that never lets up. Both of these women are a bit unhinged but that just makes the sex scenes that much more fun. I really liked getting to know these two characters and getting a bit more understanding of what was going on in the Triarchy.
While this can be read as a standalone, I would read the first book, Sadist first. This one will make more sense if you do.
Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 20, 2026
3.6 ⭐️ Perfect for sapphics who want a dark romance action packed with a crime plot.
First of all, I have enjoyed both books in this series. I will say I preferred book one; personally I was more gripped by the romance in it, but also both books cover the same time frame so there was some plot overlap in book two (which led to less plot intrigue as I knew what was ahead.)
I had a great time reading both, and am hoping Davie adds more to the series because it felt like a lot was left open that could be covered. I find darker romances very hit or miss, but these I thoroughly enjoyed, so hopefully there are more planned…
The writing style I adored as always. I’ve read both Davie’s fantasy works, and also the dark romances, and all have gripped me. I don’t often gravitate towards darker romances, but because Davie wrote it I ran towards it with open arms and didn’t regret it.
Rep// Autistic, ADHD, Sapphic Woman MC with texture sensitivities (31/32), Sapphic Woman MC (45). Lesbian SCs. Central romance is Sapphic / WLW.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// death, murder, gunplay, sizeplay, dom/sub dynamics, sex on page (a lot), manipulation & coercion, some gore/injury.
First of all, I have enjoyed both books in this series. I will say I preferred book one; personally I was more gripped by the romance in it, but also both books cover the same time frame so there was some plot overlap in book two (which led to less plot intrigue as I knew what was ahead.)
I had a great time reading both, and am hoping Davie adds more to the series because it felt like a lot was left open that could be covered. I find darker romances very hit or miss, but these I thoroughly enjoyed, so hopefully there are more planned…
The writing style I adored as always. I’ve read both Davie’s fantasy works, and also the dark romances, and all have gripped me. I don’t often gravitate towards darker romances, but because Davie wrote it I ran towards it with open arms and didn’t regret it.
Rep// Autistic, ADHD, Sapphic Woman MC with texture sensitivities (31/32), Sapphic Woman MC (45). Lesbian SCs. Central romance is Sapphic / WLW.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// death, murder, gunplay, sizeplay, dom/sub dynamics, sex on page (a lot), manipulation & coercion, some gore/injury.
September 30, 2026
3.5⭐️ Rounded Up
Another pretty good story in the Triarchy series! I knew it was going to be about Erryn after finishing Sadist, and I was looking forward to reading about this terrifying, badass boss that Theo had.
I honestly loved how crazy Helena was, and her quirks made her feel more real (even though she was lowkey a psycho killer). I also didn’t realize Erryn was going to be a power top, it was kind of shocking.
The romance in this book was better than the first, and I felt like Helena and Erryn’s love for one another was portrayed really well, and the progression of their relationship flowed well up until the end. I felt the end was a bit rushed, but was overall a really enjoyable read. The smut is a little wild for me, but I knew it was going to going into this series so I take that with a grain of salt.
There was more action in Sadist, so Savage felt a bit more slow paced. With the pace of the first book, I kind of wished there was more fighting, but still such a good book. I couldn’t put it down!
Another pretty good story in the Triarchy series! I knew it was going to be about Erryn after finishing Sadist, and I was looking forward to reading about this terrifying, badass boss that Theo had.
I honestly loved how crazy Helena was, and her quirks made her feel more real (even though she was lowkey a psycho killer). I also didn’t realize Erryn was going to be a power top, it was kind of shocking.
The romance in this book was better than the first, and I felt like Helena and Erryn’s love for one another was portrayed really well, and the progression of their relationship flowed well up until the end. I felt the end was a bit rushed, but was overall a really enjoyable read. The smut is a little wild for me, but I knew it was going to going into this series so I take that with a grain of salt.
There was more action in Sadist, so Savage felt a bit more slow paced. With the pace of the first book, I kind of wished there was more fighting, but still such a good book. I couldn’t put it down!
June 3, 2026
Tldr: Fantastic chemistry between two sapphic leads hobbled by the previous book's timeline. 3/5.
Praise:
/ As mentioned, the chemistry between the two main characters is fantastic. Better even than the previous book. They were a great balance and the interplay between the two was really enjoyable. Obviously the sex is fantastic.
/ I did actually enjoy how the storyline of this ran parallel with the first book, weaving in between story beats and adding context. I got some answers to the questions the first book left behind, and I enjoyed experiencing the phone calls from the other side. That was clever.
/ I'd actually go as far to say this book is domestic/cosy... for contract killers. This is both praise and crit, but it allowed the relationship between the two to bloom naturally which was lovely.
Crit:
/ My major issue with this book is its pacing. When it's good, it's great. Too often however I found the book trying to contort itself to fit the timeline of the one before. There'd be long stretches of not much happening (so much admin) and then a rush of events to keep pace with the narrative running parallel. I felt the narrative of Savage was a little sacrificed to bolster Sadist, and didn't build enough of its own story to justify the decision.
/ A side effect of this was key concepts (Lena's secret) were massively underutilized and came far too late in the book. Though I enjoyed Erryn's power struggles, I was yearning for more interplay between the wider cast of characters that were introduced and under-used. Thank goodness Artemis is coming back!
/ I will say, for me personally, there was enough of a difference between Theo and Lena for me in terms of their voice. Both fell back on that quippy snark. But hey, Erryn clearly has a type.
Overall:
Did I have a good time? Yes, absolutely. Will I read Sinner? God, yes. I got a little taster of Artemis and wanted more. The only thing letting this book down is its pacing and the choice to marry it so closely to the previous, at the detriment of its own narrative. Thankfully, there's some great characters, sex, and a very happy ending.
Praise:
/ As mentioned, the chemistry between the two main characters is fantastic. Better even than the previous book. They were a great balance and the interplay between the two was really enjoyable. Obviously the sex is fantastic.
/ I did actually enjoy how the storyline of this ran parallel with the first book, weaving in between story beats and adding context. I got some answers to the questions the first book left behind, and I enjoyed experiencing the phone calls from the other side. That was clever.
/ I'd actually go as far to say this book is domestic/cosy... for contract killers. This is both praise and crit, but it allowed the relationship between the two to bloom naturally which was lovely.
Crit:
/ My major issue with this book is its pacing. When it's good, it's great. Too often however I found the book trying to contort itself to fit the timeline of the one before. There'd be long stretches of not much happening (so much admin) and then a rush of events to keep pace with the narrative running parallel. I felt the narrative of Savage was a little sacrificed to bolster Sadist, and didn't build enough of its own story to justify the decision.
/ A side effect of this was key concepts (Lena's secret) were massively underutilized and came far too late in the book. Though I enjoyed Erryn's power struggles, I was yearning for more interplay between the wider cast of characters that were introduced and under-used. Thank goodness Artemis is coming back!
/ I will say, for me personally, there was enough of a difference between Theo and Lena for me in terms of their voice. Both fell back on that quippy snark. But hey, Erryn clearly has a type.
Overall:
Did I have a good time? Yes, absolutely. Will I read Sinner? God, yes. I got a little taster of Artemis and wanted more. The only thing letting this book down is its pacing and the choice to marry it so closely to the previous, at the detriment of its own narrative. Thankfully, there's some great characters, sex, and a very happy ending.
May 13, 2026
4/5🌶️
•sapphic
•bodyguard
•forced proximity
i fear this book should’ve been first because why was i getting pissed at Theo knowing damn well exactly why she did what she did 😭 but regardless, seeing Theo and Octavia again—even under chaotic ass circumstances—was everything lol
ANYWAYS. Helena and Erryn??? absolutely insane together. chaotic, sexy, and the sexual tension was HOT hot HOT. Helena is unhinged in the most perfect way possible. all that woman needs is sweet words of ownership, separate plates so her food doesn’t touch, and a firm grip around her throat. she’s just a simple girl with simple needs.
and Erryn… whew. i love a woman in a suit so bad. i would gladly crawl on the ground for the rest of my life if she asked.
i need the next book immediately 😍
••••••
fav quotes 🤩
“I’ll give you one chance to be a good little agent and turn around.”
“Last time I checked, the dildo of consequence was still at the Meridian.”
“Oh, sweetheart,”…. “I don’t need the dildo of consequences to have you feeling me for days after. Don’t forget who I am.”
“I don’t need a guard,”…. “I need you, Lena. And I’ll be damned if I let you out of my sight while the rest of my world is crumbling around me. Mine, remember. I don’t share what’s mine, and I have lost too much to risk something—someone so valuable to me.”
“Next time I hear you talking about Loxley’s bed, I’ll cut your fucking tongue out and shove it all the way up your arse until you can lick your own tonsils. Got it, bitch?”
“..you are my home.”
•sapphic
•bodyguard
•forced proximity
i fear this book should’ve been first because why was i getting pissed at Theo knowing damn well exactly why she did what she did 😭 but regardless, seeing Theo and Octavia again—even under chaotic ass circumstances—was everything lol
ANYWAYS. Helena and Erryn??? absolutely insane together. chaotic, sexy, and the sexual tension was HOT hot HOT. Helena is unhinged in the most perfect way possible. all that woman needs is sweet words of ownership, separate plates so her food doesn’t touch, and a firm grip around her throat. she’s just a simple girl with simple needs.
and Erryn… whew. i love a woman in a suit so bad. i would gladly crawl on the ground for the rest of my life if she asked.
i need the next book immediately 😍
••••••
fav quotes 🤩
“I’ll give you one chance to be a good little agent and turn around.”
“Last time I checked, the dildo of consequence was still at the Meridian.”
“Oh, sweetheart,”…. “I don’t need the dildo of consequences to have you feeling me for days after. Don’t forget who I am.”
“I don’t need a guard,”…. “I need you, Lena. And I’ll be damned if I let you out of my sight while the rest of my world is crumbling around me. Mine, remember. I don’t share what’s mine, and I have lost too much to risk something—someone so valuable to me.”
“Next time I hear you talking about Loxley’s bed, I’ll cut your fucking tongue out and shove it all the way up your arse until you can lick your own tonsils. Got it, bitch?”
“..you are my home.”
April 7, 2026
I loved everything about this!
The spice? Top tier.
Bar the murdery stuff I related quite a bit with Helena, what that says about me… 🤣
Can I pls have an Erryn in my life? Like yesterday if possible!
Shit happens, it’s what you do with it that counts ♡
The spice? Top tier.
Bar the murdery stuff I related quite a bit with Helena, what that says about me… 🤣
Can I pls have an Erryn in my life? Like yesterday if possible!
Shit happens, it’s what you do with it that counts ♡
June 21, 2026
One word... Phenomenal!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 stars
Having gone into this blind, I was quite surprised at how much I enioyed Davie's writing. I'd heard great things about Sadist, and promised a friend I'd read it this year. This was the kick in the pants that I needed!
Erryn and Helena are two complete opposites - Erryn thriving on order and discipline while Helena prefers chaotic messiness.
Watching Erryn dance around how Helena made her feel until Helena finally made her react was a refreshing twist, and Erryn's possession was hot.
The story was interesting and well paced. It kept me hooked and it definitely made me want to dive straight into Sadist (which I devoured in short order).
The politics, the resistance, the spice, Helena breaking down Erryn's walls... It was all so bloody well done.
All in all, a quick, intense read that you'll love if dark, tense, steamy romances with political intrigue undertones are your thing.
I'm now waiting anxiously for Sinner, because I need more of these women in my life.
Having gone into this blind, I was quite surprised at how much I enioyed Davie's writing. I'd heard great things about Sadist, and promised a friend I'd read it this year. This was the kick in the pants that I needed!
Erryn and Helena are two complete opposites - Erryn thriving on order and discipline while Helena prefers chaotic messiness.
Watching Erryn dance around how Helena made her feel until Helena finally made her react was a refreshing twist, and Erryn's possession was hot.
The story was interesting and well paced. It kept me hooked and it definitely made me want to dive straight into Sadist (which I devoured in short order).
The politics, the resistance, the spice, Helena breaking down Erryn's walls... It was all so bloody well done.
All in all, a quick, intense read that you'll love if dark, tense, steamy romances with political intrigue undertones are your thing.
I'm now waiting anxiously for Sinner, because I need more of these women in my life.
May 25, 2026
It was fine. Not as good as the first one. But also got tired of the genre halfway through and wanted something with actual thinking involved.
June 24, 2026
3.75⭐️
Contract killers x workplace romance x age gap romance x Lesbians x corporate espionage
This book is happening concurrently with the events of Sadist (Book 1), which I didn’t realize until I got confused at 50% when the Vanguard data breach happens and I was like wait… so THAT’S why Theo is still disgraced, I thought she got out?
Book 1 ended on a cliffhanger with Erryn stating “I need a hacker.” DUN DUN. So - why didn’t it continue from there? If you had to explain the Erryn/Helena relationship, couldn’t we just have some flashbacks and still propel the story forward?
This one felt really disjointed. I needed another 50 pages to flesh out things. I felt like I had missed a chapter somewhere… book 1 felt more cohesive.
My fake real issue is Erryn is the head of a crime syndicate dealing with data breaches, how does she have time to be doing all these intricate sex situations?
The sex scenes in this one felt incredibly tame in comparison to book 1. Like that had torture play and this just had fisting over a desk…
The book ends stating that Artemis (head of France branch) is leading book 3. Which I figured, since she’s the only other character introduced who isn’t a man/not dead in this. Note - I did like when I was like oh I really liked this side character, I hope they won’t die and then BOOM. Dead.
I’m not seeing any dates for book 3, but I will be reading cause I gotta know how having the Vitale organization (lol) getting involved with the Triarchy is gonna work!
‘I’d always wondered how I would die.’
To be a woman in a world not designed for the fairer sex, you needed to have the sharper teeth, a quicker mind, and the biggest metaphorical dick to swing around. And sweetheart, I’m fucking hung.
I clawed my way to my throne. It’s taken blood and sacrifices to keep it, and now I rule the United Kingdom’s faction of the Triarchy: a global underground corporation that doesn’t play by the deeply flawed rules of law.
“Helena Rossi? Can I suggest… anyone else? Literally anyone else.” “She was the one I recruited from the Kincaid job, was she not?”
I gave him a sweet smile, flashing my canines at him. I had them capped with veneers five years back, the tips just a little longer than they should be, and sharpened to a point.
There was no dishonorable discharge from the Triarchy. There was service, retirement, or termination. And more members were terminated than retired.
I wasn’t sure if I had just fallen onto my feet or into the fire, but one thing was crystal clear: I was prepared to do anything to keep that woman’s attention on me.
I was always here first, besides Ben, and I was usually the last to leave. It was the price of power. You gave your soul to pay for it, and the Triarchy had owned mine for a long while now.
She went without a single argument. And I realized in that moment I had completely and utterly fucked up. Because I had just found what made Helena Rossi tick. An invisible leash on an otherwise wild creature. And that was entirely too addictive.
I had more control than this. I had to have more control than this.
“You want to play this game?” she murmured, her lips brushing mine. “Because I will show you how it’s played. You think you can catch me off guard and disarm me?” She tsked, running her gun from my jaw slowly down my neck to my chest and coming to rest directly over my heart as she straightened. “Take it off then,” she ordered. “Or wh—”
But another, new corner of my mind was desperate to please her. I wanted her attention, and I didn’t want to give it back. It was a new high; now that I had tasted it, I wanted more.
“None of that,” she whispered, pressing the muzzle to the back of my hand and forcing me to increase the pressure. “You can come for me, Helena. I didn’t say it would be the only time.”
“Then show me how good you can be, Helena.”
Contract killers x workplace romance x age gap romance x Lesbians x corporate espionage
This book is happening concurrently with the events of Sadist (Book 1), which I didn’t realize until I got confused at 50% when the Vanguard data breach happens and I was like wait… so THAT’S why Theo is still disgraced, I thought she got out?
Book 1 ended on a cliffhanger with Erryn stating “I need a hacker.” DUN DUN. So - why didn’t it continue from there? If you had to explain the Erryn/Helena relationship, couldn’t we just have some flashbacks and still propel the story forward?
This one felt really disjointed. I needed another 50 pages to flesh out things. I felt like I had missed a chapter somewhere… book 1 felt more cohesive.
My fake real issue is Erryn is the head of a crime syndicate dealing with data breaches, how does she have time to be doing all these intricate sex situations?
The sex scenes in this one felt incredibly tame in comparison to book 1. Like that had torture play and this just had fisting over a desk…
The book ends stating that Artemis (head of France branch) is leading book 3. Which I figured, since she’s the only other character introduced who isn’t a man/not dead in this. Note - I did like when I was like oh I really liked this side character, I hope they won’t die and then BOOM. Dead.
I’m not seeing any dates for book 3, but I will be reading cause I gotta know how having the Vitale organization (lol) getting involved with the Triarchy is gonna work!
‘I’d always wondered how I would die.’
To be a woman in a world not designed for the fairer sex, you needed to have the sharper teeth, a quicker mind, and the biggest metaphorical dick to swing around. And sweetheart, I’m fucking hung.
I clawed my way to my throne. It’s taken blood and sacrifices to keep it, and now I rule the United Kingdom’s faction of the Triarchy: a global underground corporation that doesn’t play by the deeply flawed rules of law.
“Helena Rossi? Can I suggest… anyone else? Literally anyone else.” “She was the one I recruited from the Kincaid job, was she not?”
I gave him a sweet smile, flashing my canines at him. I had them capped with veneers five years back, the tips just a little longer than they should be, and sharpened to a point.
There was no dishonorable discharge from the Triarchy. There was service, retirement, or termination. And more members were terminated than retired.
I wasn’t sure if I had just fallen onto my feet or into the fire, but one thing was crystal clear: I was prepared to do anything to keep that woman’s attention on me.
I was always here first, besides Ben, and I was usually the last to leave. It was the price of power. You gave your soul to pay for it, and the Triarchy had owned mine for a long while now.
She went without a single argument. And I realized in that moment I had completely and utterly fucked up. Because I had just found what made Helena Rossi tick. An invisible leash on an otherwise wild creature. And that was entirely too addictive.
I had more control than this. I had to have more control than this.
“You want to play this game?” she murmured, her lips brushing mine. “Because I will show you how it’s played. You think you can catch me off guard and disarm me?” She tsked, running her gun from my jaw slowly down my neck to my chest and coming to rest directly over my heart as she straightened. “Take it off then,” she ordered. “Or wh—”
But another, new corner of my mind was desperate to please her. I wanted her attention, and I didn’t want to give it back. It was a new high; now that I had tasted it, I wanted more.
“None of that,” she whispered, pressing the muzzle to the back of my hand and forcing me to increase the pressure. “You can come for me, Helena. I didn’t say it would be the only time.”
“Then show me how good you can be, Helena.”
June 14, 2026
4⭐️ I loved this book just as much as the first one and i love Erryn & Helena DOWN! Ugh, from the plot and danger to both of the fmcs being baddies in charge and then the ROMANCE.. i was truly sat and didn’t want to put this down! The build up of the romance was truly my favorite thing because Erryn tried to fight it and failed. I loved Helena like she was hilarious but also had so much depth. Then the spice?! SPICY, lmaooo. Ugh this is def one of my favorite reads!
Here are some of my favorite highlights:
For the first time in my life, I wanted to do whatever I was told, as long as it was at her bidding.
“None of that,” she whispered, pressing the muzzle to the back of my hand and forcing me to increase the pressure. “You can come for me, Helena. I didn’t say it would be the only time.”
Helena had become my addiction. And I wasn’t sure how to regain control.
Here are some of my favorite highlights:
For the first time in my life, I wanted to do whatever I was told, as long as it was at her bidding.
“None of that,” she whispered, pressing the muzzle to the back of my hand and forcing me to increase the pressure. “You can come for me, Helena. I didn’t say it would be the only time.”
Helena had become my addiction. And I wasn’t sure how to regain control.
May 12, 2026
I enjoyed the second book of the series wholeheartedly. It's an engaging tale filled with action, betrayal and a budding love in a secret organization of killers that gets infiltrated through their security system. Erryn is the Chair of the UK branch and Helena is an agent with a hot temper assigned to guard Erryn. I really loved the way Davie wove the action of Sadist, the first book of the series, with Savage. It was a seamless merge in the series. The action is topnotch, the interactions with all the characters of both books is very exciting and the romance between Erryn and Helena is as endearing as it is spicy. I do love dangerous, strong female main characters so let's round 4.5 up to 5 glock stars with a high recommendation.
October 24, 2026
I really enjoyed Savage! I loved getting the same story as Sadist but from a different point of view. I know some people might prefer a completely new storyline, but I actually liked seeing things from another perspective and getting a different insight into the characters.
The prologue was brilliant again. Just like in Sadist, the trigger warnings are delivered in such a hilarious way. It’s a great touch, especially given the darker themes in the book.
The narration was fantastic, too. Amara Moore and Char Solare were brilliant and suited their characters perfectly, making this a great audiobook to listen to.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one and I’m already looking forward to the next book in the Triarchy Collection!
Please check the trigger warnings before listening.
Thank you to Chaos Davie, Amara Moore, Char Solare, HarperCollins UK Audio, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.
#Savage #ChaosDavie #TriarchyCollection #BookReview #AudiobookReview #SapphicRomance
The prologue was brilliant again. Just like in Sadist, the trigger warnings are delivered in such a hilarious way. It’s a great touch, especially given the darker themes in the book.
The narration was fantastic, too. Amara Moore and Char Solare were brilliant and suited their characters perfectly, making this a great audiobook to listen to.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one and I’m already looking forward to the next book in the Triarchy Collection!
Please check the trigger warnings before listening.
Thank you to Chaos Davie, Amara Moore, Char Solare, HarperCollins UK Audio, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.
#Savage #ChaosDavie #TriarchyCollection #BookReview #AudiobookReview #SapphicRomance
May 17, 2026
Good book
This is the second book of the series we see it from Loxley's one of the chairs of the Triarchy POV. Things are not looking good for her and she needs a body guard but doesn't really want one. Rossi is available and is has all kinds of problems to follow orders. She helps Loxely but also has secrets. A love that has all kinds of problems and hurt. But has a HEA. You might want to read the first book Savage.
This is the second book of the series we see it from Loxley's one of the chairs of the Triarchy POV. Things are not looking good for her and she needs a body guard but doesn't really want one. Rossi is available and is has all kinds of problems to follow orders. She helps Loxely but also has secrets. A love that has all kinds of problems and hurt. But has a HEA. You might want to read the first book Savage.
November 2, 2026
Savage
I was hoping that this book would continue right where Sadist left off. This is Erryn and Helena's story - leading into Theo and Octavia's story. Answers more questions, provides the heat and excitement. Definitely gives you more of an insight cn Erryn and why she rules like a Savage.
A great 2nd book and super excited for the next one!
I was hoping that this book would continue right where Sadist left off. This is Erryn and Helena's story - leading into Theo and Octavia's story. Answers more questions, provides the heat and excitement. Definitely gives you more of an insight cn Erryn and why she rules like a Savage.
A great 2nd book and super excited for the next one!
April 24, 2026
Good Girl
I really enjoyed this!!! I loved how we got a little back story, then the behind the scenes regarding the first book. It all ending up filling nicely and rounding out to be a very well story. The smut was smuttin’ as always. 🩷
I really enjoyed this!!! I loved how we got a little back story, then the behind the scenes regarding the first book. It all ending up filling nicely and rounding out to be a very well story. The smut was smuttin’ as always. 🩷
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 ⭐
Savage is the second installment in The Triarchy Collection, a series of interconnected standalones. It runs parallel to the timeline of the first book, with familiar faces making appearances, so I’d definitely recommend starting with the first one to fully appreciate this world.
Erryn rules London’s Triarchy with ruthless precision until Helena enters her life as a bodyguard she absolutely doesn’t need. Forced into close proximity, their dynamic quickly shifts as chaos erupts within the organization, threatening everything Erryn has built. Suddenly, she finds herself caught between protecting her power… or risking it all for the one person who’s managed to break through her defenses.
This was such an engaging read. The story is packed with action, tension, and constant movement, making it incredibly easy to binge in one sitting. I was hooked from start to finish. That said, if you’re expecting a heavy dark romance, it leans lighter than you might anticipate. The darker elements are present but more subtle, and the romance feels softer overall, leaving me craving a little more intensity.
Erryn is a fascinating character: controlled, powerful, and undeniably intimidating, with that quiet, dangerous elegance that commands attention. At the same time, her emotional walls are firmly in place, which made it a bit harder to fully connect with her until later in the story. I appreciated the glimpses of her softer side, but I found myself wishing for more depth throughout.
Helena was much easier to connect with. She’s bold, impulsive, and brings a fiery energy that contrasts beautifully with Erryn’s restraint. Her humor was a highlight, especially in high-pressure moments where she naturally lightens the mood. Still, while I enjoyed both characters, there was a slight emotional distance that kept me from feeling completely immersed in their journey, like an invisible barrier that never fully disappeared. With that in mind, there’s clear potential for deeper character exploration, and I’d love to see that growth in Artemis’s book.
Because I didn’t fully connect with the characters, their romance didn’t captivate me as much as I had hoped. Their chemistry is evident from the very beginning, and I loved the tension between them. However, as their relationship develops, it leans heavily into physical connection, which worked in some ways… but I personally wanted more emotional intimacy to balance it out. I kept waiting for those deeper, more vulnerable moments that would truly solidify their bond.
One of my favorite parts was how this book expands and strengthens the universe Chaos Davie crafted. As the story unfolded, the threads connecting both books became clearer, almost like one larger, cohesive narrative. This added depth made me reconsider Theo and Octavia’s story from a new perspective, and the political intrigue surrounding the Triarchy became even more compelling. It’s definitely left me eager to see how everything comes together in the third installment.
Overall, Savage is perfect if you’re looking for a fast-paced, high-stakes romance with forced proximity, morally gray characters, and strong female leads—all wrapped in a world full of danger, tension, and intrigue.
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Savage is the second installment in The Triarchy Collection, a series of interconnected standalones. It runs parallel to the timeline of the first book, with familiar faces making appearances, so I’d definitely recommend starting with the first one to fully appreciate this world.
Erryn rules London’s Triarchy with ruthless precision until Helena enters her life as a bodyguard she absolutely doesn’t need. Forced into close proximity, their dynamic quickly shifts as chaos erupts within the organization, threatening everything Erryn has built. Suddenly, she finds herself caught between protecting her power… or risking it all for the one person who’s managed to break through her defenses.
This was such an engaging read. The story is packed with action, tension, and constant movement, making it incredibly easy to binge in one sitting. I was hooked from start to finish. That said, if you’re expecting a heavy dark romance, it leans lighter than you might anticipate. The darker elements are present but more subtle, and the romance feels softer overall, leaving me craving a little more intensity.
Erryn is a fascinating character: controlled, powerful, and undeniably intimidating, with that quiet, dangerous elegance that commands attention. At the same time, her emotional walls are firmly in place, which made it a bit harder to fully connect with her until later in the story. I appreciated the glimpses of her softer side, but I found myself wishing for more depth throughout.
Helena was much easier to connect with. She’s bold, impulsive, and brings a fiery energy that contrasts beautifully with Erryn’s restraint. Her humor was a highlight, especially in high-pressure moments where she naturally lightens the mood. Still, while I enjoyed both characters, there was a slight emotional distance that kept me from feeling completely immersed in their journey, like an invisible barrier that never fully disappeared. With that in mind, there’s clear potential for deeper character exploration, and I’d love to see that growth in Artemis’s book.
Because I didn’t fully connect with the characters, their romance didn’t captivate me as much as I had hoped. Their chemistry is evident from the very beginning, and I loved the tension between them. However, as their relationship develops, it leans heavily into physical connection, which worked in some ways… but I personally wanted more emotional intimacy to balance it out. I kept waiting for those deeper, more vulnerable moments that would truly solidify their bond.
One of my favorite parts was how this book expands and strengthens the universe Chaos Davie crafted. As the story unfolded, the threads connecting both books became clearer, almost like one larger, cohesive narrative. This added depth made me reconsider Theo and Octavia’s story from a new perspective, and the political intrigue surrounding the Triarchy became even more compelling. It’s definitely left me eager to see how everything comes together in the third installment.
Overall, Savage is perfect if you’re looking for a fast-paced, high-stakes romance with forced proximity, morally gray characters, and strong female leads—all wrapped in a world full of danger, tension, and intrigue.
Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 8, 2026
Savage
The Triarchy Collection, Book 2
Written By: Chaos Davie
Released on Kindle on September 11, 2026
Releases in Paperback on June 1, 2027
Tropes:
🩷 Dark Romance
🩷 Feminine Rage
🩷 Close Proximity
🩷 Ruler X Bodyguard
🩷High Stakes
Thank you to Chaos Davie, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for providing me with an Advanced Copy to review! All opinions in this review are my own.
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
* My rating breakdown is included at the end of this review.
Okay, hot, hot, hot. Chaos Davie does it again. If you are looking for a dark sapphic romance, this series needs to be your go-to! She brings high stakes, action-packed, and steamy romance to the table.
We meet Helena in this book, and she is perfect for getting underneath Erryn Loxley’s skin. I was heavily invested in this story, having Helena make me laugh and cringe in a span of seconds with some of her stunts. I could predict the irritation it would cause Erryn, and I loved every second of it.
The only reason that this book received 4 stars instead of three was that I wasn’t a fan of the overlap between this and Sadist. This is a personal preference and not at all reflective of the author's work! I personally read these back to back, so it had a lot of overlap in a short time span, which did not work for me. If I had chosen to read these separately, I’m sure this would have easily been a 5-star read for me!
My Book Rating System
⭐️ means it was a DNF.
⭐️⭐️ means I should have chosen to DNF.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was okay. I will not read this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was good. I will probably read this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was amazing. I am obsessed!
My Spice Rating System
🫑 means no spice.
🌶 means it has closed-door or implied spice.
🌶🌶 means it has open-door scenes, but they're more on the vanilla side.
🌶🌶🌶 means it has descriptive scenes, starting to get kinkier in description.
🌶🌶🌶🌶 means it has numerous scenes in the books and lots of description.
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 means that we aren't reading it for the plot anyways.
* Please note that I will not add my Spice Rating Scale on any book reviews that are meant for young children or middle grade ages.
* A Green Pepper or 1 Pepper may appear on books classified as Young Adult.
The Triarchy Collection, Book 2
Written By: Chaos Davie
Released on Kindle on September 11, 2026
Releases in Paperback on June 1, 2027
Tropes:
🩷 Dark Romance
🩷 Feminine Rage
🩷 Close Proximity
🩷 Ruler X Bodyguard
🩷High Stakes
Thank you to Chaos Davie, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for providing me with an Advanced Copy to review! All opinions in this review are my own.
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
* My rating breakdown is included at the end of this review.
Okay, hot, hot, hot. Chaos Davie does it again. If you are looking for a dark sapphic romance, this series needs to be your go-to! She brings high stakes, action-packed, and steamy romance to the table.
We meet Helena in this book, and she is perfect for getting underneath Erryn Loxley’s skin. I was heavily invested in this story, having Helena make me laugh and cringe in a span of seconds with some of her stunts. I could predict the irritation it would cause Erryn, and I loved every second of it.
The only reason that this book received 4 stars instead of three was that I wasn’t a fan of the overlap between this and Sadist. This is a personal preference and not at all reflective of the author's work! I personally read these back to back, so it had a lot of overlap in a short time span, which did not work for me. If I had chosen to read these separately, I’m sure this would have easily been a 5-star read for me!
My Book Rating System
⭐️ means it was a DNF.
⭐️⭐️ means I should have chosen to DNF.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was okay. I will not read this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was good. I will probably read this again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ means it was amazing. I am obsessed!
My Spice Rating System
🫑 means no spice.
🌶 means it has closed-door or implied spice.
🌶🌶 means it has open-door scenes, but they're more on the vanilla side.
🌶🌶🌶 means it has descriptive scenes, starting to get kinkier in description.
🌶🌶🌶🌶 means it has numerous scenes in the books and lots of description.
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 means that we aren't reading it for the plot anyways.
* Please note that I will not add my Spice Rating Scale on any book reviews that are meant for young children or middle grade ages.
* A Green Pepper or 1 Pepper may appear on books classified as Young Adult.
October 19, 2026
Well, after completely devouring the first book in this exciting new series - The Triarchy Collection - I couldn't help but fall straight back into this world with this second book.
I was completely drawn into the first book - Sadist - and I loved that we'd already met the characters from this book, back there in book 1.
Now, here we follow the same storyline, but from the pov of Theo's boss, Erryn and her love interest Helena.
I hadn't appreciated that this was going to be covering the same events, but from the different pov and so it took me a little while to realise that this is how the storyline was going to play out.
But once this clicked, I actually really liked seeing this from the other side.
Erryn is put at risk being the head of the operation and as soon as the threat is posed, they close ranks and provide a bodyguard to cover her at all times.
Now, knowing how independent and lethal Erryn is on her own, I'm not surprised that she was very resistant to having someone shadow her - but Helena has an even better eye for the risks at play and instantly comes in and steps up security.
Of course, we already know from book 1 the outcome to the storyline so there was much less emphasis on the "on the ground" action - and this allowed us to really get to know our ladies much more.
I absolutely loved this read as there was much more humour involved and I couldn't help but laugh at the fact that Helena was brutal as, yet still feared flying.
I'm absolutely with you there!
Helena was such an intriguing character to explore and on top of her humour, I loved the representation of her ND tendencies and the way that Erryn just picked up on them and carried on.
The fact that she just got on and made no fuss at all was so great and the perfect thing to make Helena feel comfortable.
Super spicy again, perfectly written and an absolute joy to read again - I just devoured this along with the first book and made a day of it!
Again, the narrators were awesome.
Brilliant series - my only issue is that I've got to wait for book 3 now!....
I was completely drawn into the first book - Sadist - and I loved that we'd already met the characters from this book, back there in book 1.
Now, here we follow the same storyline, but from the pov of Theo's boss, Erryn and her love interest Helena.
I hadn't appreciated that this was going to be covering the same events, but from the different pov and so it took me a little while to realise that this is how the storyline was going to play out.
But once this clicked, I actually really liked seeing this from the other side.
Erryn is put at risk being the head of the operation and as soon as the threat is posed, they close ranks and provide a bodyguard to cover her at all times.
Now, knowing how independent and lethal Erryn is on her own, I'm not surprised that she was very resistant to having someone shadow her - but Helena has an even better eye for the risks at play and instantly comes in and steps up security.
Of course, we already know from book 1 the outcome to the storyline so there was much less emphasis on the "on the ground" action - and this allowed us to really get to know our ladies much more.
I absolutely loved this read as there was much more humour involved and I couldn't help but laugh at the fact that Helena was brutal as, yet still feared flying.
I'm absolutely with you there!
Helena was such an intriguing character to explore and on top of her humour, I loved the representation of her ND tendencies and the way that Erryn just picked up on them and carried on.
The fact that she just got on and made no fuss at all was so great and the perfect thing to make Helena feel comfortable.
Super spicy again, perfectly written and an absolute joy to read again - I just devoured this along with the first book and made a day of it!
Again, the narrators were awesome.
Brilliant series - my only issue is that I've got to wait for book 3 now!....
April 6, 2026
I’m expected to write a review after the whirlwind of emotions and sex I’ve just read? Well, if Chaos insists, it is my pleasure.
Sadist, the first of the Triarchy Collection, got me addicted to good dark romance. I have impatiently waited for Sadist to hit my greedy arc-reading hands, and it delivered everything I hoped for.
Erynn Loxley is the perfect ice queen that holds herself together with steel and a violent tongue. Helena is a gorgeous chaotic mess on the end of Eryn’s leash (barely controlled deliciousness). I loved getting a deeper dive into the Triarchy through Erynn and I guessed the subject of the third book pretty immediately based on who I wanted to see more of.
But to THIS story. The physical connection was steaming, with that restrained yearning only lasting for the perfect amount of time. I loved how fluidly they fell to each other’s comforts, and even if we didn’t get to see as much emotional connection on page, I could feel the bond between them snap together. Plus, phew on the intimacy scenes. I’ll keep those thoughts away from my public profiles…
Savage was also more emotionally charged than I prepared myself for. I felt the knife in my gut twist deeply at the twists. So much so, I had to set it down multiple times to decompress. Even when I knew some of the events from Sadist, reading them from Erynn’s perspective hurt. I genuinely loved that she was frayed at the edges of it all, instead of pushing through. It showed how any character can break. Her ruthlessness was an added bonus to her character.
Helena’s energy was very appreciated. A feral, dangerous woman was a good cheery (bratty) opposite to Erynn. I loved how fluidly how she speak her mind and gave in to her impulses.
It also provided even more context to Sadist, which will make rereading a completed trilogy super sweet.
I certainly wish I had more of Erynn and Helena!
I appreciated the casual representation of neurodivergence and chronic pain management, too.
Thank you for the chance to read an ARC of Savage in exchange for an honest review.
Sadist, the first of the Triarchy Collection, got me addicted to good dark romance. I have impatiently waited for Sadist to hit my greedy arc-reading hands, and it delivered everything I hoped for.
Erynn Loxley is the perfect ice queen that holds herself together with steel and a violent tongue. Helena is a gorgeous chaotic mess on the end of Eryn’s leash (barely controlled deliciousness). I loved getting a deeper dive into the Triarchy through Erynn and I guessed the subject of the third book pretty immediately based on who I wanted to see more of.
But to THIS story. The physical connection was steaming, with that restrained yearning only lasting for the perfect amount of time. I loved how fluidly they fell to each other’s comforts, and even if we didn’t get to see as much emotional connection on page, I could feel the bond between them snap together. Plus, phew on the intimacy scenes. I’ll keep those thoughts away from my public profiles…
Savage was also more emotionally charged than I prepared myself for. I felt the knife in my gut twist deeply at the twists. So much so, I had to set it down multiple times to decompress. Even when I knew some of the events from Sadist, reading them from Erynn’s perspective hurt. I genuinely loved that she was frayed at the edges of it all, instead of pushing through. It showed how any character can break. Her ruthlessness was an added bonus to her character.
Helena’s energy was very appreciated. A feral, dangerous woman was a good cheery (bratty) opposite to Erynn. I loved how fluidly how she speak her mind and gave in to her impulses.
It also provided even more context to Sadist, which will make rereading a completed trilogy super sweet.
I certainly wish I had more of Erynn and Helena!
I appreciated the casual representation of neurodivergence and chronic pain management, too.
Thank you for the chance to read an ARC of Savage in exchange for an honest review.
April 25, 2026
📖 AT A GLANCE
STARS 4 stars
SPICE Hot - lots of graphic spice
CHEMISTRY ❤️ Strong - LOVED IT
ANGST MEDIUM
SLOW BURN NO
CLIFFHANGER NO
CHARACTERS Erryn and Helena
💬 LINES THAT LIVE RENT-FREE
“She has a knife to your neck, Lox,” Helena murmured. “This bitch isn’t walking out of here.”
🖤 MY READING EXPERIENCE
Do I fully understand the inner workings of the Triarchy? Absolutely not. Was I still completely locked in? Yes.
What really carried this for me was Helena and Erryn. Their connection, their power dynamic…obsessed. Helena is a total spitfire, you never quite know what she’s going to do next. And Erryn? She’s not interested in taming her (at least not outside the bedroom 😌). That push and pull between them was so fun to read.
This was just a genuinely enjoyable ride for me.
🫀CHARACTER THOUGHTS
Erryn gives full ice queen energy - polished, untouchable, always put together in her designer suits. But underneath that? The way she shows up for Helena, protects her, chooses her…yeah, I loved that.
And Helena?!? Wild, chaotic, a little unpredictable but completely undone when it comes to Erryn. The contrast between who she is in the world vs. who she is with Erryn was everything.
Together, they just work. This pairing was so much fun.
🔥 MOMENTS I’M STILL THINKING ABOUT
That first moment when the tension finally breaks between them.
Erryn, completely in control, gun in hand, setting the tone.
Helena, all fire and impulse, the one who pushed them there in the first place.
And when it finally happens? That shift in their dynamic…
I haven’t stopped thinking about it
⚠️ ONE SMALL NOTE
The Triarchy/political side of things did feel a bit confusing at times, and I found myself more invested in the characters than the bigger system.
📚 READ THIS IF YOU LOVE…
Dark sapphic romance • Ice queen x chaos • Power couple energy • Touch her and die • Morally gray women • Tension that snaps • Underworld + political intrigue
STARS 4 stars
SPICE Hot - lots of graphic spice
CHEMISTRY ❤️ Strong - LOVED IT
ANGST MEDIUM
SLOW BURN NO
CLIFFHANGER NO
CHARACTERS Erryn and Helena
💬 LINES THAT LIVE RENT-FREE
“She has a knife to your neck, Lox,” Helena murmured. “This bitch isn’t walking out of here.”
🖤 MY READING EXPERIENCE
Do I fully understand the inner workings of the Triarchy? Absolutely not. Was I still completely locked in? Yes.
What really carried this for me was Helena and Erryn. Their connection, their power dynamic…obsessed. Helena is a total spitfire, you never quite know what she’s going to do next. And Erryn? She’s not interested in taming her (at least not outside the bedroom 😌). That push and pull between them was so fun to read.
This was just a genuinely enjoyable ride for me.
🫀CHARACTER THOUGHTS
Erryn gives full ice queen energy - polished, untouchable, always put together in her designer suits. But underneath that? The way she shows up for Helena, protects her, chooses her…yeah, I loved that.
And Helena?!? Wild, chaotic, a little unpredictable but completely undone when it comes to Erryn. The contrast between who she is in the world vs. who she is with Erryn was everything.
Together, they just work. This pairing was so much fun.
🔥 MOMENTS I’M STILL THINKING ABOUT
That first moment when the tension finally breaks between them.
Erryn, completely in control, gun in hand, setting the tone.
Helena, all fire and impulse, the one who pushed them there in the first place.
And when it finally happens? That shift in their dynamic…
I haven’t stopped thinking about it
⚠️ ONE SMALL NOTE
The Triarchy/political side of things did feel a bit confusing at times, and I found myself more invested in the characters than the bigger system.
📚 READ THIS IF YOU LOVE…
Dark sapphic romance • Ice queen x chaos • Power couple energy • Touch her and die • Morally gray women • Tension that snaps • Underworld + political intrigue
September 24, 2026
Okay… Savage was exactly the kind of dark, spicy, chaotic sapphic romance I didn’t know I needed. 😂🔥
Erryn Loxley is everything I want in a morally gray heroine. She’s powerful, ruthless, intimidating, and completely in control of her world—until Helena comes crashing into it and starts messing with that carefully controlled life.
And Helena? Girl. 😂 She brought a whole different kind of energy to this story. The chemistry between these two had me hooked because neither of them is willing to simply give the other what she wants. The tension, the power struggles, the banter, and the attraction made their relationship incredibly fun to watch unfold.
I also loved the balance between the romance and the darker crime-world storyline. There’s danger, violence, secrets, betrayal, and enough chaos to keep the story moving, but the relationship remains at the heart of it.
And let’s talk about the spice. 🥵🔥 Chaos Davie did NOT come to play. The chemistry between Erryn and Helena is absolutely 🔥, and the spice fits their power dynamic instead of feeling like it was randomly thrown into the story.
What surprised me most was how invested I became in both women. Beneath all the bloodshed, power, and chaos, there’s an emotional layer that made me genuinely care about what happened to them.
This book had me laughing, stressed, invested, and occasionally staring at the page like “EXCUSE ME?! 😂”
If you love dark sapphic romance, morally gray women, powerful heroines, enemies-to-lovers tension, crime/mafia vibes, forced proximity, high spice, violence, and a romance that is anything but soft and simple, you definitely need to pick this one up.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 stars
And yes… I am absolutely going to need more of this world. 🖤🔥
~Robin Stingley~
TikTok: @ReadItWithRobin
Erryn Loxley is everything I want in a morally gray heroine. She’s powerful, ruthless, intimidating, and completely in control of her world—until Helena comes crashing into it and starts messing with that carefully controlled life.
And Helena? Girl. 😂 She brought a whole different kind of energy to this story. The chemistry between these two had me hooked because neither of them is willing to simply give the other what she wants. The tension, the power struggles, the banter, and the attraction made their relationship incredibly fun to watch unfold.
I also loved the balance between the romance and the darker crime-world storyline. There’s danger, violence, secrets, betrayal, and enough chaos to keep the story moving, but the relationship remains at the heart of it.
And let’s talk about the spice. 🥵🔥 Chaos Davie did NOT come to play. The chemistry between Erryn and Helena is absolutely 🔥, and the spice fits their power dynamic instead of feeling like it was randomly thrown into the story.
What surprised me most was how invested I became in both women. Beneath all the bloodshed, power, and chaos, there’s an emotional layer that made me genuinely care about what happened to them.
This book had me laughing, stressed, invested, and occasionally staring at the page like “EXCUSE ME?! 😂”
If you love dark sapphic romance, morally gray women, powerful heroines, enemies-to-lovers tension, crime/mafia vibes, forced proximity, high spice, violence, and a romance that is anything but soft and simple, you definitely need to pick this one up.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 stars
And yes… I am absolutely going to need more of this world. 🖤🔥
~Robin Stingley~
TikTok: @ReadItWithRobin
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