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Bunny: ICYIFY
There was only supposed to be a party across the lake.
Riley and Jamie never planned on crossing the water, slipping through the woods surrounding the estate, or disappearing beneath the trees. But curiosity has a way of becoming regret, and by the time they realize the guests aren’t there to celebrate, it’s already too late.
Someone is hunting.
Hidden behind rabbit and wolf masks, Jaxx and Sev don’t chase strangers for sport. They choose them. Keep them. Break every illusion they ever had about freedom. Every trail through the forest leads back to the same place, and every attempt to escape only tightens the trap.
The deeper Riley is pulled into their world, the more impossible escape becomes. The mansion has rules. The woods have secrets. And some monsters don’t hide beneath the bed—they wait on quiet lakes for someone curious enough to wander inside.
Bunny is an unflinching dark romance intended for mature readers. Expect morally black characters, captivity, psychological manipulation, obsession, stalking, masked men, and disturbing themes that are not suitable for all audiences. Please review the content warnings before reading.
Riley and Jamie never planned on crossing the water, slipping through the woods surrounding the estate, or disappearing beneath the trees. But curiosity has a way of becoming regret, and by the time they realize the guests aren’t there to celebrate, it’s already too late.
Someone is hunting.
Hidden behind rabbit and wolf masks, Jaxx and Sev don’t chase strangers for sport. They choose them. Keep them. Break every illusion they ever had about freedom. Every trail through the forest leads back to the same place, and every attempt to escape only tightens the trap.
The deeper Riley is pulled into their world, the more impossible escape becomes. The mansion has rules. The woods have secrets. And some monsters don’t hide beneath the bed—they wait on quiet lakes for someone curious enough to wander inside.
Bunny is an unflinching dark romance intended for mature readers. Expect morally black characters, captivity, psychological manipulation, obsession, stalking, masked men, and disturbing themes that are not suitable for all audiences. Please review the content warnings before reading.
470 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2026
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August 14, 2026
✨ I Suffered So You Don’t Have To ✨
Bunny had an absolutely fantastic premise. A massive mansion in the middle of the woods, masked men hunting people, obsession, violence, depravity, and a story marketed as horror erotica. I was READY.
Unfortunately, the execution was a completely different story.
The world-building is incredibly shallow. The human hunts are arguably the most interesting concept in the entire book, yet they are barely explored. The forest could have been terrifying — full of history, previous victims, hidden secrets, and the constant feeling that someone is watching you. Instead, it mostly feels like a backdrop for increasingly extreme scenes.
And the same problem applies to the characters.
So. Much. Happens. But very little of it is actually developed. Major emotional shifts happen almost entirely in passing, with barely any internal reflection or sense of time. Characters go from traumatized → attached → in love at a speed that had me repeatedly wondering:
“Wait. Since when?”
Jaxx’s obsession with Riley is another example. I actually LOVE the idea of a completely unhinged, obsessive Jaxx. That could have been incredible. But I want to experience the obsession developing. I want the little details. The stalking. The irrational thoughts. The realization that he has become completely consumed by someone.
Instead, I was mostly told that he was obsessed.
And then there is Riley’s sexuality.
At one point Riley thinks:
“I’m not even sure I was interested in men before Jaxx decided otherwise.”
I’m sorry, Jaxx decided otherwise?! 😭
So we’re just going to casually move from being sexually assaulted by a man in the woods to questioning your sexuality, and then shortly afterwards realize that your longtime friend is apparently the love of your life?
Bitch, please.
There are also so many plot developments that I genuinely started losing my sense of time. The mansion burns down, everyone flees to Ohio, Jaxx decides to sacrifice himself, relationships change, declarations of love happen… and I kept waiting for the book to stop for five minutes and let its characters actually process what the hell just happened.
Even the smut, which should theoretically be one of the book’s strongest elements, felt surprisingly shallow to me. There is certainly no shortage of explicit content, but too often it felt like a checklist of depraved acts rather than something that deepened the characters, the tension, or the horror.
And that’s probably my biggest disappointment with Bunny:
I didn’t want less darkness. I wanted better storytelling around the darkness.
I wanted to be scared for Riley. I wanted to clutch my blanket and dread what was coming next. I wanted the woods to feel dangerous. I wanted Jaxx’s obsession to crawl under my skin. I wanted the relationships to develop enough that the emotional stakes actually hurt.
Instead, I mostly laughed.
Which is unfortunate, because underneath all of this is a genuinely brilliant premise that could have made for an absolutely horrifying book.
So, Bunny:
Amazing premise.
Massive potential.
Very shallow execution.
Way too much repetition.
Not nearly enough tension.
And apparently Jaxx is now responsible for Riley’s sexuality.
With all the respect I’m so dissappointed.
Bunny had an absolutely fantastic premise. A massive mansion in the middle of the woods, masked men hunting people, obsession, violence, depravity, and a story marketed as horror erotica. I was READY.
Unfortunately, the execution was a completely different story.
The world-building is incredibly shallow. The human hunts are arguably the most interesting concept in the entire book, yet they are barely explored. The forest could have been terrifying — full of history, previous victims, hidden secrets, and the constant feeling that someone is watching you. Instead, it mostly feels like a backdrop for increasingly extreme scenes.
And the same problem applies to the characters.
So. Much. Happens. But very little of it is actually developed. Major emotional shifts happen almost entirely in passing, with barely any internal reflection or sense of time. Characters go from traumatized → attached → in love at a speed that had me repeatedly wondering:
“Wait. Since when?”
Jaxx’s obsession with Riley is another example. I actually LOVE the idea of a completely unhinged, obsessive Jaxx. That could have been incredible. But I want to experience the obsession developing. I want the little details. The stalking. The irrational thoughts. The realization that he has become completely consumed by someone.
Instead, I was mostly told that he was obsessed.
And then there is Riley’s sexuality.
At one point Riley thinks:
“I’m not even sure I was interested in men before Jaxx decided otherwise.”
I’m sorry, Jaxx decided otherwise?! 😭
So we’re just going to casually move from being sexually assaulted by a man in the woods to questioning your sexuality, and then shortly afterwards realize that your longtime friend is apparently the love of your life?
Bitch, please.
There are also so many plot developments that I genuinely started losing my sense of time. The mansion burns down, everyone flees to Ohio, Jaxx decides to sacrifice himself, relationships change, declarations of love happen… and I kept waiting for the book to stop for five minutes and let its characters actually process what the hell just happened.
Even the smut, which should theoretically be one of the book’s strongest elements, felt surprisingly shallow to me. There is certainly no shortage of explicit content, but too often it felt like a checklist of depraved acts rather than something that deepened the characters, the tension, or the horror.
And that’s probably my biggest disappointment with Bunny:
I didn’t want less darkness. I wanted better storytelling around the darkness.
I wanted to be scared for Riley. I wanted to clutch my blanket and dread what was coming next. I wanted the woods to feel dangerous. I wanted Jaxx’s obsession to crawl under my skin. I wanted the relationships to develop enough that the emotional stakes actually hurt.
Instead, I mostly laughed.
Which is unfortunate, because underneath all of this is a genuinely brilliant premise that could have made for an absolutely horrifying book.
So, Bunny:
Amazing premise.
Massive potential.
Very shallow execution.
Way too much repetition.
Not nearly enough tension.
And apparently Jaxx is now responsible for Riley’s sexuality.
With all the respect I’m so dissappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2026
3 ⭐️ | 2 🌶️ (spice rating is based off how much I enjoyed it)
I’ll be really honest…. this book was just okay. 🤷🏻♀️
The first 20-30% of the book really captivated me. I was excited to see where the story took me and it kinda went, well no where ☠️😬. I kept readying to see if it would pick back up again but even during the books climax I was like….. OH. That’s it??
I didn’t really feel emotionally connected to the characters so therefore it just didn’t land for me and I personally didnt feel any feelings of love in between any of the characters (wellllll into the book btw) to justify where the story went. 😭😭😭
I wish it loved it more!!!! You might like it if you like these tropes ⬇️⬇️
Tropes:
• Dark Romance
• Pitch Black
• Kidnapping/Captive & Stalking
• Masked MMC’s
• MMMM
• Stockholm Syndrome
• Primal Play
I’ll be really honest…. this book was just okay. 🤷🏻♀️
The first 20-30% of the book really captivated me. I was excited to see where the story took me and it kinda went, well no where ☠️😬. I kept readying to see if it would pick back up again but even during the books climax I was like….. OH. That’s it??
I didn’t really feel emotionally connected to the characters so therefore it just didn’t land for me and I personally didnt feel any feelings of love in between any of the characters (wellllll into the book btw) to justify where the story went. 😭😭😭
I wish it loved it more!!!! You might like it if you like these tropes ⬇️⬇️
Tropes:
• Dark Romance
• Pitch Black
• Kidnapping/Captive & Stalking
• Masked MMC’s
• MMMM
• Stockholm Syndrome
• Primal Play
August 2, 2026
Bunny by Ardis Thorne
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
““He knows we’re here.” …Not because he’s seen us. Because some part of him feels us.”
“The rabbit refuses to leave my mind. The drawing had been simple. Childish. Just a few lines traced through a layer of dust. Yet somehow it feels heavier than all the bruises he left behind. Bruises heal. Rope marks fade. Drawings don’t appear on your Jeep window by accident. Someone put it there. Someone walked through that parking lot, found my vehicle and deliberately left me a message.”
I love the psychological warfare used to bend and shape others to their own liking. It’s a game that makes you make choices that alter your life. Two innocent men chased by two very dangerous men to be used as playthings. Can that become love?
I had a complicated relationship with the rabbit. I hated him, I liked him, I wanted him to…. But he wasn’t gentle. The wolf was scarier.
Ms. Thorne wants to know who would we run from, the rabbit or the wolf? I’d run from both. But I’d want the rabbit to catch me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
““He knows we’re here.” …Not because he’s seen us. Because some part of him feels us.”
“The rabbit refuses to leave my mind. The drawing had been simple. Childish. Just a few lines traced through a layer of dust. Yet somehow it feels heavier than all the bruises he left behind. Bruises heal. Rope marks fade. Drawings don’t appear on your Jeep window by accident. Someone put it there. Someone walked through that parking lot, found my vehicle and deliberately left me a message.”
I love the psychological warfare used to bend and shape others to their own liking. It’s a game that makes you make choices that alter your life. Two innocent men chased by two very dangerous men to be used as playthings. Can that become love?
I had a complicated relationship with the rabbit. I hated him, I liked him, I wanted him to…. But he wasn’t gentle. The wolf was scarier.
Ms. Thorne wants to know who would we run from, the rabbit or the wolf? I’d run from both. But I’d want the rabbit to catch me.
August 12, 2026
3.25🌟
This book was….idk 😂 pitchhh black very dark! Which I did understand going into it. I feel like the plot was a bit ???
Like it def is not giving the vibes of a super plot heavy story but I felt like it was kind of trying to? Also there were some plot holes that bugged me lol
This book was….idk 😂 pitchhh black very dark! Which I did understand going into it. I feel like the plot was a bit ???
Like it def is not giving the vibes of a super plot heavy story but I felt like it was kind of trying to? Also there were some plot holes that bugged me lol
September 22, 2026
not what I expected.
Um so I didn’t know it was male on male. I thought Riley was a chick. But ok, then Idk the plot and climax chapter kinda lacked
Um so I didn’t know it was male on male. I thought Riley was a chick. But ok, then Idk the plot and climax chapter kinda lacked
October 29, 2026
I wanted to love this book. In its bones, I absolutely do. I think that the author had a great idea, and some really great spicy scenes in their head. It's good in its premise. But instead of learning the art of putting pen to paper, the author used AI to generate this story AND DID NOT DISCLOSE IT.
There is no disclosure on the Amazon page, where it's required by Amazon. Or in the legal page at the beginning of the book, where it's also required. It appears as though there USED to be a disclosure on the author's page on Facebook, but it's been deleted / changed. Previously, the author's page read 'I'm an AI engineer playing around with using AI to tell the stories in my head. The prose was written with AI.'
I wholly believe this could have been an amazing story. I would have loved to support an author who invested the time, energy and soul into making it so. I can't overstate how much I was enjoying this story, and how disappointed I am at the attempts for deceit. I feel disappointed that this story wasn't what I was lead to believe it would be. And I truly, honestly feel as though this entire book is tragic. This author has such a creative, fascinating imagination. But because of a reliance on technology, the world just isn't going to get to experience it the way that it could. Ardis- I promise. You write better than AI. You do. People don't want to read AI for a reason- It's not good.
YOU can tell your story better than anyone else.
I would love to read it if you ever wrote it.
I hope this author changes their approach to selling their books. If you use AI, at the very least, you must disclose it. Yes, it will have the majority of the reading market disinterested in your book, but those that remain are your target reading group anyway.
To those that purchased this book from Amazon, I highly recommend you report the book for not disclosing AI usage, as outlined in the KDP Terms of Service.
For those that want additional information on how I concluded this is AI:
* Google Ardis Thorne AI, and there's the old facebook bio that pops up.
* Jaxx mentions how many people are in the mansion, excluding himself specifically. Then when he lists out who is in the mansion, he's including himself.
* Riley knew the Wolf and Bunny were friends, with no explanation / indication at all. He shouldn't know that.
* Same words in the same sentences, repeating.
* Consistent 'It's not ___, it's ____, and that's different'
* Jaxx stays in a hot shower until the water runs cold, and remains there for a longer time. He then comes out with red skin from the heat, even though the water was cold.
* Jaxx mentions that it was nine days since Jamie and Riley disappeared, and seven days since their last media post. The boys swore on day eight that they wouldn't use their phones anymore, and they didn't have time to do it that morning. So, the media posts should have stopped nine days ago, not seven.
DNF'd at 30%
There is no disclosure on the Amazon page, where it's required by Amazon. Or in the legal page at the beginning of the book, where it's also required. It appears as though there USED to be a disclosure on the author's page on Facebook, but it's been deleted / changed. Previously, the author's page read 'I'm an AI engineer playing around with using AI to tell the stories in my head. The prose was written with AI.'
I wholly believe this could have been an amazing story. I would have loved to support an author who invested the time, energy and soul into making it so. I can't overstate how much I was enjoying this story, and how disappointed I am at the attempts for deceit. I feel disappointed that this story wasn't what I was lead to believe it would be. And I truly, honestly feel as though this entire book is tragic. This author has such a creative, fascinating imagination. But because of a reliance on technology, the world just isn't going to get to experience it the way that it could. Ardis- I promise. You write better than AI. You do. People don't want to read AI for a reason- It's not good.
YOU can tell your story better than anyone else.
I would love to read it if you ever wrote it.
I hope this author changes their approach to selling their books. If you use AI, at the very least, you must disclose it. Yes, it will have the majority of the reading market disinterested in your book, but those that remain are your target reading group anyway.
To those that purchased this book from Amazon, I highly recommend you report the book for not disclosing AI usage, as outlined in the KDP Terms of Service.
For those that want additional information on how I concluded this is AI:
* Google Ardis Thorne AI, and there's the old facebook bio that pops up.
* Jaxx mentions how many people are in the mansion, excluding himself specifically. Then when he lists out who is in the mansion, he's including himself.
* Riley knew the Wolf and Bunny were friends, with no explanation / indication at all. He shouldn't know that.
* Same words in the same sentences, repeating.
* Consistent 'It's not ___, it's ____, and that's different'
* Jaxx stays in a hot shower until the water runs cold, and remains there for a longer time. He then comes out with red skin from the heat, even though the water was cold.
* Jaxx mentions that it was nine days since Jamie and Riley disappeared, and seven days since their last media post. The boys swore on day eight that they wouldn't use their phones anymore, and they didn't have time to do it that morning. So, the media posts should have stopped nine days ago, not seven.
DNF'd at 30%
September 6, 2026
This was my first book by Ardis. I read the trigger warnings, went okay I can handle this. This book was amazing. The triggers didn't lie it all happened. I love Riley and Jamie, and how Riley does whatever he can to protect Jamie, while Jamie somehow does the same thing. Sev and Jaxx are very damaged men. But I love them anyways. Did I mention there's a Wolfs mask and Bunny mask. There is a HEA, but it's hard fought, it's a long road to get there and it wasn't easy or without scars.
Please Check Your TW's before reading this book!!!!
Please Check Your TW's before reading this book!!!!
August 26, 2026
good story
I liked this one. Very dark. I like how all 4 of them kind of meshed together but it did seem to drag towards the end to where I wanted to skip stuff. Id read this author again though.
I liked this one. Very dark. I like how all 4 of them kind of meshed together but it did seem to drag towards the end to where I wanted to skip stuff. Id read this author again though.
September 8, 2026
😱 what a rollercoaster!
November 4, 2026
Wow... disturbing!
September 19, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ARC Review
✨ I am happily providing an ARC review of an ebook provided by the author. This review reflects my honest thoughts and opinions after reading the book. Receiving an advance copy did not influence my review, and all opinions expressed are my own. ✨
This book will live in my head forever.
I went into this one not knowing what to expect, and what a wild ride it turned out to be! Definitely check the trigger warnings before starting this book. This is an exceptionally dark and twisted tale that takes you places you never could have imagined.
I felt so much empathy for the main character, Riley. Ardis Thorne does an incredible job portraying him as such an innocent and naive young man that you can’t help but become deeply invested in what happens to him. His vulnerability made the story all the more unsettling, because you experience so much of what he’s experiencing right alongside him.
This passage perfectly captures both his innocence and the creeping sense of terror:
«“I have seen plenty of horrifying things in my twenty-two years. I’ve watched a truck jackknife on an icy road. I’ve seen a bear wander through town. I’ve walked into my bathroom at three in the morning and found a spider the size of my hand sitting in the sink. None of it compares to those masks. The realization that I have absolutely no idea how to get out of these woods comes in at a close second.”»
And honestly? If you’re looking for a story that will stick in the back of your mind long after you’ve finished reading—and might make you think twice about walking through the woods alone—this is it.
✨ I am happily providing an ARC review of an ebook provided by the author. This review reflects my honest thoughts and opinions after reading the book. Receiving an advance copy did not influence my review, and all opinions expressed are my own. ✨
This book will live in my head forever.
I went into this one not knowing what to expect, and what a wild ride it turned out to be! Definitely check the trigger warnings before starting this book. This is an exceptionally dark and twisted tale that takes you places you never could have imagined.
I felt so much empathy for the main character, Riley. Ardis Thorne does an incredible job portraying him as such an innocent and naive young man that you can’t help but become deeply invested in what happens to him. His vulnerability made the story all the more unsettling, because you experience so much of what he’s experiencing right alongside him.
This passage perfectly captures both his innocence and the creeping sense of terror:
«“I have seen plenty of horrifying things in my twenty-two years. I’ve watched a truck jackknife on an icy road. I’ve seen a bear wander through town. I’ve walked into my bathroom at three in the morning and found a spider the size of my hand sitting in the sink. None of it compares to those masks. The realization that I have absolutely no idea how to get out of these woods comes in at a close second.”»
And honestly? If you’re looking for a story that will stick in the back of your mind long after you’ve finished reading—and might make you think twice about walking through the woods alone—this is it.
September 15, 2026
Its M/M. Not my sort of book
October 2, 2026
written using AI
This was written using Ai. Heavily. I suspect the author used Claude. Nothing about it is original except maybe the idea.
This was written using Ai. Heavily. I suspect the author used Claude. Nothing about it is original except maybe the idea.
September 3, 2026
⭐ One star because the beginning had some genuine tension and gave me hope.
⭐ One star because I actually finished it, at least that deserves something.
I survived The Hunt (not that it's a thing). The Hunt barely survived the book.
⭐ One star because I actually finished it, at least that deserves something.
I survived The Hunt (not that it's a thing). The Hunt barely survived the book.
August 26, 2026
I am a big dark romance lover - the more twisted and borderline unhinged the better and this one delivered.
Jaxx and Sev are both dominate and a little deranged and enjoy pushing/pulling/forcing Jaime and Riley to do whatever their black little heart desire and I was there happy as larry reading along.
I accepted the world I was presented and was happy to not question things to deeply (e.g. I have no idea what Sev or Jaxx do to have money... inheritence? inside trading? foot pics?) I don't know how the gang (JaxxSev/Dante/Mason/Seth etc) got together or really why they started the hunts/party events... but it didn't matter. I enjoyed getting snippets of the world and hope that perhaps it's the start to an overarching story line (Dante/Lucas' history sounds interesting... even a flashback story to Ethan/
Jaxx and how it started to a more detailed ending?)
Anyway - I was happy to accept the confusing hate/lust/love transistions and put them down to a bit of stockholm and trauma survival and perhaps even an attempt by both jaime and riley to find love however they can when we learn that they come from broken backgrounds...
I liked the fast paced nature of the story and felt it suited what was going on and the (somewhat lacking) world building - I liked that the story was told by Riley/Jaxx (99% anyway) and that Riley showed a range of torn emotions throughout - it made me like him more that we got a glimpse of him resisting then breaking then fighting...then cycling a little.
I would abosolutely read more of this world/series and am keen to check the out other titles by the author :P
Jaxx and Sev are both dominate and a little deranged and enjoy pushing/pulling/forcing Jaime and Riley to do whatever their black little heart desire and I was there happy as larry reading along.
I accepted the world I was presented and was happy to not question things to deeply (e.g. I have no idea what Sev or Jaxx do to have money... inheritence? inside trading? foot pics?) I don't know how the gang (JaxxSev/Dante/Mason/Seth etc) got together or really why they started the hunts/party events... but it didn't matter. I enjoyed getting snippets of the world and hope that perhaps it's the start to an overarching story line (Dante/Lucas' history sounds interesting... even a flashback story to Ethan/
Jaxx and how it started to a more detailed ending?)
Anyway - I was happy to accept the confusing hate/lust/love transistions and put them down to a bit of stockholm and trauma survival and perhaps even an attempt by both jaime and riley to find love however they can when we learn that they come from broken backgrounds...
I liked the fast paced nature of the story and felt it suited what was going on and the (somewhat lacking) world building - I liked that the story was told by Riley/Jaxx (99% anyway) and that Riley showed a range of torn emotions throughout - it made me like him more that we got a glimpse of him resisting then breaking then fighting...then cycling a little.
I would abosolutely read more of this world/series and am keen to check the out other titles by the author :P
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 23, 2026
I read this book following a discussion with the author following arc reading previous books. This book is extremely dark so if you have triggers I would check them however I personally only glanced at them as I feel these can sometimes spoil the book.
This book is a mm&mm that develops to mmmm keeping strong aspects of the separate mm relationships until the end. They do all have a relationship together and there are some instances where Riley would be with Sev or Jamie rather than Jaxx and vice versa, the main focus is the two relationships Riley and Jaxx and Sev and Jamie, until the end even to the extent where Riley begged Jaxx not to let Sev touch him.
Sev and Jaxx are brutal and there was absolutely no softness from the beginning although they do grow to love Riley and Jamie the only way they can. They are possessive of the boys except with each other. Jaxx does give Riley softness or as soft as he can but neither he nor Sev know how to feel or show emotions and uses brutality instead.
Despite its dark start and the brutality within the relationship, there is some love and emotion between the four of them keeping them together. I enjoyed the relationship timeline and development along with the twist within the story.
I would recommend this book for any dark romance fans that have no triggers.
** I received my copy of this for a unbiased review and I’m happily leaving my review voluntarily **
This book is a mm&mm that develops to mmmm keeping strong aspects of the separate mm relationships until the end. They do all have a relationship together and there are some instances where Riley would be with Sev or Jamie rather than Jaxx and vice versa, the main focus is the two relationships Riley and Jaxx and Sev and Jamie, until the end even to the extent where Riley begged Jaxx not to let Sev touch him.
Sev and Jaxx are brutal and there was absolutely no softness from the beginning although they do grow to love Riley and Jamie the only way they can. They are possessive of the boys except with each other. Jaxx does give Riley softness or as soft as he can but neither he nor Sev know how to feel or show emotions and uses brutality instead.
Despite its dark start and the brutality within the relationship, there is some love and emotion between the four of them keeping them together. I enjoyed the relationship timeline and development along with the twist within the story.
I would recommend this book for any dark romance fans that have no triggers.
** I received my copy of this for a unbiased review and I’m happily leaving my review voluntarily **
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Worth every bit of the hype—mind absolutely blown!
This book was not what I expected at all, but wow, it was so much better! M/M romance is usually not my trope of choice, but after seeing so much buzz, I decided to jump in and see what all the hype was about.
DAMN, it was amazing!!
The dynamic between the four main characters completely blew me away. Sev is absolutely crazy, and Jaxx is a totally different kind of crazy, which made the tension so wild and unpredictable. At the same time, I just completely loved Riley and Jamie. Ardis Thorne perfectly balances the sheer intensity of the plot with characters you can't help but get attached to. Seriously, I will never look at a rabbit or werewolf mask the same again!
Honestly, the whole book is a total mind trip, and that plot twist? An absolute mind-bender! Even though it stepped outside my usual comfort zone, it was so addictive that I couldn't put it down. I will definitely be reading a lot more from this author in the future! Take the risk—it is worth all the hype!
#BunnyByArdisThorne
#DarkRomance
#MMRomance
#StalkerRomance
#CaptiveRomance
#WhyChooseRomance
#ArdisThorne
#PsychologicalSuspense
#BookTok
#Goodreads
This book was not what I expected at all, but wow, it was so much better! M/M romance is usually not my trope of choice, but after seeing so much buzz, I decided to jump in and see what all the hype was about.
DAMN, it was amazing!!
The dynamic between the four main characters completely blew me away. Sev is absolutely crazy, and Jaxx is a totally different kind of crazy, which made the tension so wild and unpredictable. At the same time, I just completely loved Riley and Jamie. Ardis Thorne perfectly balances the sheer intensity of the plot with characters you can't help but get attached to. Seriously, I will never look at a rabbit or werewolf mask the same again!
Honestly, the whole book is a total mind trip, and that plot twist? An absolute mind-bender! Even though it stepped outside my usual comfort zone, it was so addictive that I couldn't put it down. I will definitely be reading a lot more from this author in the future! Take the risk—it is worth all the hype!
#BunnyByArdisThorne
#DarkRomance
#MMRomance
#StalkerRomance
#CaptiveRomance
#WhyChooseRomance
#ArdisThorne
#PsychologicalSuspense
#BookTok
#Goodreads
Review of advance copy received from Author
First and foremost ladies and gents! You ABSOLUTELY need to check your triggers before you even think about cracking this one open.
Now lets get straight to business! I wasn't sure what i was expecting when i started this journey 😅 different personalities and two friend groups who shouldn't mesh in any way possible, bond in more ways than one.
To say Jaxx and Sev have obsessive and psychotic tendencies is putting it lightly. Their choice of extra curricular activities, along with their deep knitted relationship says it all. Two men who answer to no one, until their past catches up with them,and well lets just say sometime you have know when talking isn't enough.
You know what say curiosity kills the cat, and unfortunately for Jamie his curiosity sent both him and Riley right into trouble.Their once simple relationship quickly escalates into something more, and they soon find themselves dependent on each other more then any normal friendship.
This MMMM will have you questioning not only yourself but also your morals. Highly recommend for those you who like Dark and very questionable relationships.
Now lets get straight to business! I wasn't sure what i was expecting when i started this journey 😅 different personalities and two friend groups who shouldn't mesh in any way possible, bond in more ways than one.
To say Jaxx and Sev have obsessive and psychotic tendencies is putting it lightly. Their choice of extra curricular activities, along with their deep knitted relationship says it all. Two men who answer to no one, until their past catches up with them,and well lets just say sometime you have know when talking isn't enough.
You know what say curiosity kills the cat, and unfortunately for Jamie his curiosity sent both him and Riley right into trouble.Their once simple relationship quickly escalates into something more, and they soon find themselves dependent on each other more then any normal friendship.
This MMMM will have you questioning not only yourself but also your morals. Highly recommend for those you who like Dark and very questionable relationships.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2026
MM Dark Romance Standalone
⚠️ Always consider the TWs ⚠️
A dual POV, fun read, with elements of a psychological thriller. Reasonably fast paced though does slow a bit about 1/2 way. It’s exactly as the first line of this review reads.
📚 Plot: 4/5 - As far as DR goes, the plot was sound, albeit predictable.
🤓 Character development: 1/5 - The characters don’t grow much. Let’s be real though, we didn’t read it for that, hence it hasn’t really impacted my review score.
🌶️ Spice: 2.5/5 - Open door, not exactly ‘explicit’. An outline of the sexual encounters is given but it’s not described in vivid detail. There is a lot of SA in this, please consider that it may not be for you.
⛓️💥 Kinks: Primal play, fear play, anal play, bondage/restraint, sensory deprivation, orgasm control, knife play, blood play, rough sex, group play. I did not include CNC as the first C (consent) is required for that to exist and this is mostly SA.
✍️ Literacy level: 3.5/5 - Sentence, paragraph and chapter structure good. Some decent vocabulary, not very expansive though. A few spelling and grammatical errors.
⚠️ Always consider the TWs ⚠️
A dual POV, fun read, with elements of a psychological thriller. Reasonably fast paced though does slow a bit about 1/2 way. It’s exactly as the first line of this review reads.
📚 Plot: 4/5 - As far as DR goes, the plot was sound, albeit predictable.
🤓 Character development: 1/5 - The characters don’t grow much. Let’s be real though, we didn’t read it for that, hence it hasn’t really impacted my review score.
🌶️ Spice: 2.5/5 - Open door, not exactly ‘explicit’. An outline of the sexual encounters is given but it’s not described in vivid detail. There is a lot of SA in this, please consider that it may not be for you.
⛓️💥 Kinks: Primal play, fear play, anal play, bondage/restraint, sensory deprivation, orgasm control, knife play, blood play, rough sex, group play. I did not include CNC as the first C (consent) is required for that to exist and this is mostly SA.
✍️ Literacy level: 3.5/5 - Sentence, paragraph and chapter structure good. Some decent vocabulary, not very expansive though. A few spelling and grammatical errors.
August 11, 2026
this was definitely pitch black! i enjoyed it for what it was because i think when you go into these books you know it’s pitch black, you know to expect these dark things so i did enjoy the content and the premise !
the hunt was fun, riley and jamie making one wrong choice to go across the lake and that changing their fate is so real. one wrong step and everything can fuck up. Jax was rough and dark and possessive and i liked that he took what he wanted, as twisted as it was. he wanted riley and he wasn’t letting him go. riley was a good MMC he fought back, had a lot of heart and stood by jamie and protected him no matter what was happening
jamie was sweet and soft and lovely, the way he clung onto the wolf and needed him was clearly a trauma response, same with riley, both falling for their captors as a trauma response you don’t really know what’s real but that’s kind of the point. there captors they’re protectors and they crave them deeply and there’s no letting them go and it was fun to read!
the hunt was fun, riley and jamie making one wrong choice to go across the lake and that changing their fate is so real. one wrong step and everything can fuck up. Jax was rough and dark and possessive and i liked that he took what he wanted, as twisted as it was. he wanted riley and he wasn’t letting him go. riley was a good MMC he fought back, had a lot of heart and stood by jamie and protected him no matter what was happening
jamie was sweet and soft and lovely, the way he clung onto the wolf and needed him was clearly a trauma response, same with riley, both falling for their captors as a trauma response you don’t really know what’s real but that’s kind of the point. there captors they’re protectors and they crave them deeply and there’s no letting them go and it was fun to read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2026
Well.. that was new lol.
This was a wildddd ride lol, but if you’re a $mut lover like myself it was wild in a FUN way 😂🫠
Rylie, Jaxx, Jamie & Sev.. the 4 way we never knew we needed. The start was INSTANT. No need for a slow burn here, very quickly the plot started. I appreciate that as a slow burn hater lol. The development of their relationship both mentally and physically was rough and well fought! They earned their ending for sure. I loved the dynamic of both sets of guys. The friendships between Jamie & Rylie & Jaxx/Sev were so beautiful and likely the most wholesome thing in the entire book.
Lotssss of CNC/NonCon lol if that’s not your vibe, don’t even pick this up (doesn’t last the entire time, really the beginning)
Once their relationships blossomed into the 4 way it was glorious and so sweet.
My only real critique is that some of the words were very repetitive throughout the entire book. A lot of repetitive phrases also. That did turn me off a little but the read itself was great. Interesting side characters too!
This was a wildddd ride lol, but if you’re a $mut lover like myself it was wild in a FUN way 😂🫠
Rylie, Jaxx, Jamie & Sev.. the 4 way we never knew we needed. The start was INSTANT. No need for a slow burn here, very quickly the plot started. I appreciate that as a slow burn hater lol. The development of their relationship both mentally and physically was rough and well fought! They earned their ending for sure. I loved the dynamic of both sets of guys. The friendships between Jamie & Rylie & Jaxx/Sev were so beautiful and likely the most wholesome thing in the entire book.
Lotssss of CNC/NonCon lol if that’s not your vibe, don’t even pick this up (doesn’t last the entire time, really the beginning)
Once their relationships blossomed into the 4 way it was glorious and so sweet.
My only real critique is that some of the words were very repetitive throughout the entire book. A lot of repetitive phrases also. That did turn me off a little but the read itself was great. Interesting side characters too!
September 18, 2026
This was our September read for one of my book clubs, and if I’m being completely honest… even the cover scared me a little. 😳
I went into this one with absolutely NO idea what to expect, and yeah… it was definitely a dark one. There were moments where I genuinely questioned whether I was going to make it to the end, and I came very close to giving up.
But I am SO glad I didn’t.
Because just when I thought I knew where this story was going, it pulled me straight back down that rabbit hole. 🐇🕳️
And then there’s Jaxx…
Never in my life did I think I would find myself saying this, but apparently a man in a bunny mask is my thing now. 🤦♀️😂
Jaxx has absolutely altered my perception of bunny masks forever. 🐰🔥
This book was creepy, dark, unsettling and definitely not what I expected going in — but sometimes those are the books that stick with you.
Was it dark? Absolutely.
Did it make me uncomfortable? Yep.
Did I nearly DNF? Almost.
Am I glad I kept going? 100%.
And Jaxx… sir, what have you done to me?! 🐰👀
I went into this one with absolutely NO idea what to expect, and yeah… it was definitely a dark one. There were moments where I genuinely questioned whether I was going to make it to the end, and I came very close to giving up.
But I am SO glad I didn’t.
Because just when I thought I knew where this story was going, it pulled me straight back down that rabbit hole. 🐇🕳️
And then there’s Jaxx…
Never in my life did I think I would find myself saying this, but apparently a man in a bunny mask is my thing now. 🤦♀️😂
Jaxx has absolutely altered my perception of bunny masks forever. 🐰🔥
This book was creepy, dark, unsettling and definitely not what I expected going in — but sometimes those are the books that stick with you.
Was it dark? Absolutely.
Did it make me uncomfortable? Yep.
Did I nearly DNF? Almost.
Am I glad I kept going? 100%.
And Jaxx… sir, what have you done to me?! 🐰👀
November 5, 2026
I did really like this.
There were some plot holes, and some of the timeline didn't make sense. Also, a lot of the actions taken by the MMC's didn't make sense either.
However, the story was compelling. The characters were very endearing - even the morally grey ones.
2 things that drive me absolutely bonkers though - why why why don't the best friends talk to each other about what is happening? And why don't the group of friends band together to take out the threat? So much could have been avoided if there were just conversations.
One thing I really found quite entertaining - it felt like the Riley/Jaxx story was supposed to be the main focus. Instead, it felt like Jamie/Sev decided they didn't want to be sidekicks. Their story became just as important. I really wound up loving all 4 of these crazy kids, and loving the whole dynamic.
So even with some of the head scratching moments and the inconsistencies, I found I really REALLY enjoyed the heck out of this.
P.S. - mind your triggers.
There were some plot holes, and some of the timeline didn't make sense. Also, a lot of the actions taken by the MMC's didn't make sense either.
However, the story was compelling. The characters were very endearing - even the morally grey ones.
2 things that drive me absolutely bonkers though - why why why don't the best friends talk to each other about what is happening? And why don't the group of friends band together to take out the threat? So much could have been avoided if there were just conversations.
One thing I really found quite entertaining - it felt like the Riley/Jaxx story was supposed to be the main focus. Instead, it felt like Jamie/Sev decided they didn't want to be sidekicks. Their story became just as important. I really wound up loving all 4 of these crazy kids, and loving the whole dynamic.
So even with some of the head scratching moments and the inconsistencies, I found I really REALLY enjoyed the heck out of this.
P.S. - mind your triggers.
September 28, 2026
Well, I almost didn't finish this one but I feel like that is an insult to an author and I would never do that. This was a tough read. Not because of spice or anything but because I just didn't feel connected to the characters. It left me with more questions than answers at the end and I feel it was like a skeleton of an idea / plot. The back and forth with locations, no background on these guys except some explanation later...and so on. Where did they get money? Does anyone work? Why are we going back and forth from NY to OH back and forth back and forth. Who's with who? Who ended up there by choice or by force...why do they know the woods..where is Rylie and Jamies family? It was tough to get through. I usually read one book in two days because I can't put it down but this one took me four days because I didn't really want to pick it back up. I'm sorry to author for saying that and I appreciate all your hard work. :)
October 1, 2026
This was a really good read. But not for the faint hearted.
It's an MM (well a MMMM i would say reverse harem) dare i say romance but a very unhinged romance lmao
Curiosity gets the better of 2 MMCs Riley and Jamie, whilst spending the summer in their cabin at a lake. They want to know what is going on at the mansion across from them.....
BIG MISTAKE!!!!
They become prey in a hunt by the other teo MMCs Jaxx and Sev (both donning masks. A Bunny & a Wolf)
This starts them in the path of bizarre events....
Starting with obsession, then possession.
As the book title states ICYIFY!
A book filled with severe trauma bonding leading to a harem relationship. But not without the threat and involvement of a psychotic ex.
Lots of fear, humiliations, pet names, threats physically and mentally. Punishments for the smallest of things, torture and arson.
This book was a really good read. I would recommend if you ok with the full menu of trigger warnings that comes before reading this.
It's an MM (well a MMMM i would say reverse harem) dare i say romance but a very unhinged romance lmao
Curiosity gets the better of 2 MMCs Riley and Jamie, whilst spending the summer in their cabin at a lake. They want to know what is going on at the mansion across from them.....
BIG MISTAKE!!!!
They become prey in a hunt by the other teo MMCs Jaxx and Sev (both donning masks. A Bunny & a Wolf)
This starts them in the path of bizarre events....
Starting with obsession, then possession.
As the book title states ICYIFY!
A book filled with severe trauma bonding leading to a harem relationship. But not without the threat and involvement of a psychotic ex.
Lots of fear, humiliations, pet names, threats physically and mentally. Punishments for the smallest of things, torture and arson.
This book was a really good read. I would recommend if you ok with the full menu of trigger warnings that comes before reading this.
August 12, 2026
📖 BOOK REVIEW 🖤💀
Bunny
✍️ Ardis Thorn
💀 Jess's Skeleton Rating:
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⚠️ Please make sure you read ALL trigger warnings before diving into this one.
💭 My Thoughts
Bunny was my first all-male romance, and it was definitely an experience! This is absolutely not your conventional relationship, which made it such an interesting read.
Expect high spice 🌶️, psychological mind games, and plenty of emotional and physical tension throughout.
There was something about the dynamic between these characters that kept me completely intrigued. I needed to know where the story was going and how everything was going to play out.
So much so that I ended up reading the entire book in one sitting! 📚
Dark, intense, spicy and definitely a little twisted — if that's your kind of read, Bunny might be one to add to your TBR. 🖤
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#Bunny #ArdisThorn #BookReview #DarkRomanceBooks #JesssSkeletonRating
Bunny
✍️ Ardis Thorn
💀 Jess's Skeleton Rating:
💀💀💀💀
⚠️ Please make sure you read ALL trigger warnings before diving into this one.
💭 My Thoughts
Bunny was my first all-male romance, and it was definitely an experience! This is absolutely not your conventional relationship, which made it such an interesting read.
Expect high spice 🌶️, psychological mind games, and plenty of emotional and physical tension throughout.
There was something about the dynamic between these characters that kept me completely intrigued. I needed to know where the story was going and how everything was going to play out.
So much so that I ended up reading the entire book in one sitting! 📚
Dark, intense, spicy and definitely a little twisted — if that's your kind of read, Bunny might be one to add to your TBR. 🖤
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#Bunny #ArdisThorn #BookReview #DarkRomanceBooks #JesssSkeletonRating
September 7, 2026
Now I don’t mean this in a derogatory way. However, the author does a nice job at highlighting that men can be vulnerable as well. It’s not just females that fall victim to predators. Predators come in all shapes, sizes and disguises.
That being said, this book was a whole damn trip. I both enjoyed and was annoyed by each character lol. My favorite would have to be Riley though. Go ahead and talk your mess boo hahaha.
Aunt Karen was the real MVP though. She brought balance and I wish she got more time on the page.
I have to say the back and forth (you’ll need to read the book to understand) got on my ever loving nerves. But I was glad when business was handled so we all could move forward. Given the history I was surprised it even took that long to begin with.
I enjoyed this unhinged decent into debauchery. I am definitely going to check out the authors back log.
That being said, this book was a whole damn trip. I both enjoyed and was annoyed by each character lol. My favorite would have to be Riley though. Go ahead and talk your mess boo hahaha.
Aunt Karen was the real MVP though. She brought balance and I wish she got more time on the page.
I have to say the back and forth (you’ll need to read the book to understand) got on my ever loving nerves. But I was glad when business was handled so we all could move forward. Given the history I was surprised it even took that long to begin with.
I enjoyed this unhinged decent into debauchery. I am definitely going to check out the authors back log.
October 18, 2026
This is a very dark and twisted MM romance, and it certainly did not disappoint.
When Riley and Jamie decide to cross the lake on to private property across from Riley’s secluded cabin, it quickly becomes clear that they have made a huge mistake. There is a hunt taking place and they have become the prey. What happens that night will turn everything upside down and will leave them running for their lives, haunted by the rabbit and wolf masks.
What they don’t realise is that the men behind the masks will do anything to find who they have claimed as theirs. Nobody runs from Jaxx and Sev.
This book is not a fluffy romance. Jaxx and Sev are morally grey and they like to torture and punish their captors. Their methods are cold, calculated and cruel.
The question is, are Riley and Jamie finally the guys who can soften these wild boys?
When Riley and Jamie decide to cross the lake on to private property across from Riley’s secluded cabin, it quickly becomes clear that they have made a huge mistake. There is a hunt taking place and they have become the prey. What happens that night will turn everything upside down and will leave them running for their lives, haunted by the rabbit and wolf masks.
What they don’t realise is that the men behind the masks will do anything to find who they have claimed as theirs. Nobody runs from Jaxx and Sev.
This book is not a fluffy romance. Jaxx and Sev are morally grey and they like to torture and punish their captors. Their methods are cold, calculated and cruel.
The question is, are Riley and Jamie finally the guys who can soften these wild boys?
August 30, 2026
***BOOK REVIEW***
‘Bunny: ICYIFY by Ardis Thorne
5 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WOW!!! What a book!! 📕 … it is very DARK! DANGEROUS! & completely UNHINGED!! It’s Full of morally black characters … obsessive masked men and DISTURBING themes!! 🖤🖤💋🌶️🔪🩸🪢🐰🐺 all my favourite things!! … I bloody LOVED IT!!
This book literally had me gripped from the very beginning!! I could not put it down!! … Every page was full of twists and turns I didn’t see coming!! … I went from loving the characters to hating them several times over!!
The characters: Riley, Jamie, Jaxx & Sev! Will forever be on my book boyfriend’s shelf!! … I honestly don’t think I’ll ever forget them and I don’t want to!!
I throughly recommend reading … but please please read the triggers … 🖤
‘Bunny: ICYIFY by Ardis Thorne
5 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
WOW!!! What a book!! 📕 … it is very DARK! DANGEROUS! & completely UNHINGED!! It’s Full of morally black characters … obsessive masked men and DISTURBING themes!! 🖤🖤💋🌶️🔪🩸🪢🐰🐺 all my favourite things!! … I bloody LOVED IT!!
This book literally had me gripped from the very beginning!! I could not put it down!! … Every page was full of twists and turns I didn’t see coming!! … I went from loving the characters to hating them several times over!!
The characters: Riley, Jamie, Jaxx & Sev! Will forever be on my book boyfriend’s shelf!! … I honestly don’t think I’ll ever forget them and I don’t want to!!
I throughly recommend reading … but please please read the triggers … 🖤
September 1, 2026
Pitch black doesn't even cover this book, but I loved it!! The epitome of "break you to out you back together" 👏The ONLY thing I wished, was we got to see more of sev and Jaxx's back story. It was mentioned several times that the mansion wasnt jaxx's and he just stayed there...where is he from? What does he do for a living? Did he have a life while with Ethan? Did he make one for himself once he was free from him outside of the hunts and the mansion? EITHER WAY, aunt Karen was a god send, Jamie and Riley building their relationship was beautiful even if it was forced through trauma bonding. I hope Sev and Jaxx do right by them, id like to think everyone learned a series of lessons at the end.
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