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Snuff
I remember the days when it was me and the ice. The jarring sounds that my skates would make when they’d slice through my frozen stage.
Remembering my mother’s smiling face as she watched me perform. She was so proud. She was the best.
Then she was taken suddenly. I never even got to say goodbye.
It was her wish that I go to Russia to discover my roots, and I did.
I never, in a million years, would foresee what would happen after that.
In order to survive, sometimes you have to do things that you’re not proud of.
My entire life has been a performance. At first, it was the ice.
And now… it’s behind an 8 millimeter camera.
Remembering my mother’s smiling face as she watched me perform. She was so proud. She was the best.
Then she was taken suddenly. I never even got to say goodbye.
It was her wish that I go to Russia to discover my roots, and I did.
I never, in a million years, would foresee what would happen after that.
In order to survive, sometimes you have to do things that you’re not proud of.
My entire life has been a performance. At first, it was the ice.
And now… it’s behind an 8 millimeter camera.
236 pages, Unknown Binding
First published January 1, 2016
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Bonny Capps
15 books594 followersB. Bennett (formerly known as Bonny Capps) is best known for her novel, “Deliverance for Amelia”, which became a bestseller in the US and the UK.
Her style is based on parts of her Texan upbringing, and refined through her travels across America. She bridges the gulf between the everyday and ordinary, and the extreme and horrific.
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Her style is based on parts of her Texan upbringing, and refined through her travels across America. She bridges the gulf between the everyday and ordinary, and the extreme and horrific.
A glimpse inside her writing is a glimpse inside a mind capable of showing readers tremendous humanity, and the ultimate monstrosities.
B is happy to interact with readers, and can be found on social media.
www.facebook.com/bonnycappsauthor
www.facebook.com/B.BennettAuthor
Twitter: @BonnyC_Author
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October 20, 2019
I'm not exactly sure how to review this book. Some call it Dark Erotica, others would call it Dark Horror - I however have to linger in the in-between.
Snuff is aptly titled and says enough about part of what happens in this book but it's also slightly misleading as the majority of the story centers around the rest of the dealings of a particularly vicious Bratva in Russia and it's demented leader, Dmitri and his coupling with the heroine.
It starts with Sofia, am American teenager who comes from two Russian parents. Her absolute passion is ice skating and she has trained hard and at the beginning is just about to compete in the nationals. With her father dead, her mother has been the one to rear her and always been her biggest cheerleader. But right off the bat, as she has her greatest victory in competitive ice skating, her mother dies. When her mother's will is read, she learns that she has an uncle in a remote village in Russia and that it is her mother's wish she live with him. Loving her mother and wanting to respect her memory, she makes the trip and moves in with him in a tiny, isolated village, far removed from Moscow and civilization. That lasts for all about a millisecond before her uncle is killed and she is abducted and brought to the dachau of the Vivilovs - one of Russia's most powerful crime families. After being caged up, she quickly realizes she is to die, humans are mere commodities in this place. But when she throws a fit when the head of the dachau , Dmitri, comes down, she is pulled out and spared and made his lover against her will. Sofia fascinates him and he sees her as more than a worthless life. Dmitri is one crazy, insane S.O.B - to say he's on the brink of all out insanity it almost an understatement but he is wicked smart - a true predator, and he's also obsessed with Sofia.
While the book does deal with the more unsavory aspects of the title and human trafficking, drugs, power struggles, crime - it comes secondary to Sofia's captivity and her keeping her head very firmly on her shoulders in order to survive and adapt to Dmitri's ever constant mood swings. He looks like a gorgeous specimen on the outside, but his insides are so dark they are almost empty.
Sofia really impressed me. She starts off at 16 and is 17 when she arrives in a foreign country that is known for harshness, corruption and organized crime. She has lost her only family, her ice skating and her freedom in becoming Dmitri's but she never gives in. She is an innocent but she studies the people around her, she fights to keep her spirit alive and she adapts as need be while trying to keep her moral compass on track. While Dmitri's actions are hot and cold and sometimes lunatic, I found myself trying to crack his weaknesses as much as Sofia. There are several 'snuff' scenes, thank god, they're short and the victims never humanized but really this is series that centers around two Bratvas fighting for ultimate power and one girl stuck in the middle, not even realizing the impact she has on the criminal world and her desire to survive and never give up hope.
A lot happens in this book. Big surprises. There are twists and turns and lies she never knew existed her whole life. The cast of characters is ruthless with a few exceptions including surprisingly, Vadim, Dmitri's cousin and there's quite a bit of who's zooming whom. The politics of Russia and organized crime is fascinating while harsh but my main respect goes to Sofia. I sure couldn't hold it together and adapt the way she does thrown into a foreign country and a harsh reality.
"Man is the cruelest animal." - Friedrich Nietzsche is the quote the author prefaces the book with and it's totally fitting for this book. This is definitely a dark read and we see what man is capable of. It's a crazy ride that constantly goes up and down like a see saw and if you're into dark, it is hard not to get sucked in. That is the author's ultimate trick. Though I will say thank God there is Sofia's innocence and conscience to shine a light and rebel against the darker side of human nature!
The book ends on a cliffhanger and I fear the next will be a worse journey for Sofia but I have faith she will somehow stay in the game and outwit Dmitri. I definitely am hooked enough that I have no choice but to jump into the next! There is so much more to be uncovered. So...
4**** stars!
I almost deducted one just for the cover of this book - it's misleading and I feel exploitative but I guess that's the author's marketing. So I'll just stick with story and judge on that.
Snuff is aptly titled and says enough about part of what happens in this book but it's also slightly misleading as the majority of the story centers around the rest of the dealings of a particularly vicious Bratva in Russia and it's demented leader, Dmitri and his coupling with the heroine.
It starts with Sofia, am American teenager who comes from two Russian parents. Her absolute passion is ice skating and she has trained hard and at the beginning is just about to compete in the nationals. With her father dead, her mother has been the one to rear her and always been her biggest cheerleader. But right off the bat, as she has her greatest victory in competitive ice skating, her mother dies. When her mother's will is read, she learns that she has an uncle in a remote village in Russia and that it is her mother's wish she live with him. Loving her mother and wanting to respect her memory, she makes the trip and moves in with him in a tiny, isolated village, far removed from Moscow and civilization. That lasts for all about a millisecond before her uncle is killed and she is abducted and brought to the dachau of the Vivilovs - one of Russia's most powerful crime families. After being caged up, she quickly realizes she is to die, humans are mere commodities in this place. But when she throws a fit when the head of the dachau , Dmitri, comes down, she is pulled out and spared and made his lover against her will. Sofia fascinates him and he sees her as more than a worthless life. Dmitri is one crazy, insane S.O.B - to say he's on the brink of all out insanity it almost an understatement but he is wicked smart - a true predator, and he's also obsessed with Sofia.
While the book does deal with the more unsavory aspects of the title and human trafficking, drugs, power struggles, crime - it comes secondary to Sofia's captivity and her keeping her head very firmly on her shoulders in order to survive and adapt to Dmitri's ever constant mood swings. He looks like a gorgeous specimen on the outside, but his insides are so dark they are almost empty.
Sofia really impressed me. She starts off at 16 and is 17 when she arrives in a foreign country that is known for harshness, corruption and organized crime. She has lost her only family, her ice skating and her freedom in becoming Dmitri's but she never gives in. She is an innocent but she studies the people around her, she fights to keep her spirit alive and she adapts as need be while trying to keep her moral compass on track. While Dmitri's actions are hot and cold and sometimes lunatic, I found myself trying to crack his weaknesses as much as Sofia. There are several 'snuff' scenes, thank god, they're short and the victims never humanized but really this is series that centers around two Bratvas fighting for ultimate power and one girl stuck in the middle, not even realizing the impact she has on the criminal world and her desire to survive and never give up hope.
A lot happens in this book. Big surprises. There are twists and turns and lies she never knew existed her whole life. The cast of characters is ruthless with a few exceptions including surprisingly, Vadim, Dmitri's cousin and there's quite a bit of who's zooming whom. The politics of Russia and organized crime is fascinating while harsh but my main respect goes to Sofia. I sure couldn't hold it together and adapt the way she does thrown into a foreign country and a harsh reality.
"Man is the cruelest animal." - Friedrich Nietzsche is the quote the author prefaces the book with and it's totally fitting for this book. This is definitely a dark read and we see what man is capable of. It's a crazy ride that constantly goes up and down like a see saw and if you're into dark, it is hard not to get sucked in. That is the author's ultimate trick. Though I will say thank God there is Sofia's innocence and conscience to shine a light and rebel against the darker side of human nature!
The book ends on a cliffhanger and I fear the next will be a worse journey for Sofia but I have faith she will somehow stay in the game and outwit Dmitri. I definitely am hooked enough that I have no choice but to jump into the next! There is so much more to be uncovered. So...
4**** stars!
I almost deducted one just for the cover of this book - it's misleading and I feel exploitative but I guess that's the author's marketing. So I'll just stick with story and judge on that.
April 25, 2021
3.5 Stars
The gore in this book was just next level. Once you see the words 'modified table saw' in a dark book, you know you're in for it. And on the Lord's day too 😇
If you want a glimpse into the beauty that is this mans psyche, I'll leave you with this: He hates sharing his wife with his newborn daughter so much that he drinks her breastmilk straight from the tit so the baby can't have it
The gore in this book was just next level. Once you see the words 'modified table saw' in a dark book, you know you're in for it. And on the Lord's day too 😇
If you want a glimpse into the beauty that is this mans psyche, I'll leave you with this: He hates sharing his wife with his newborn daughter so much that he drinks her breastmilk straight from the tit so the baby can't have it
October 18, 2021
***3.5 Stars***
People; brace yourself for some really brutal, dark and shocking stuff here.
It was a tale so dark that I, a reader who is used to reading mindfuck and disturbing stuff, ended up cringing a lot of times.
Somehow, it’s a relief that I felt shaken like this.
because some of the books I have been reading recently stated as dark didn't touch me one bit.
And it makes me worried.
Is it me?
Am I become insensitive due to all the dark content I have been reading in the last few years?
Did I develop hard skin because of it?
Well, let me tell you:
I'm flesh and blood.
WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST READ?!
I want and I need to believe this shit does not exists.
The story had great potential to be a winner.
The plot was original and it hit my buttons, however, something very important was missing.
You know that “bridge” a character has to cross when he changes or tries to redeem himself?
Sadly, the author's lead in changing Vadim's personality from being a cruel monster to a human with a conscience was too fast paced. I couldn't follow it.
TW
People; brace yourself for some really brutal, dark and shocking stuff here.
It was a tale so dark that I, a reader who is used to reading mindfuck and disturbing stuff, ended up cringing a lot of times.
Somehow, it’s a relief that I felt shaken like this.
because some of the books I have been reading recently stated as dark didn't touch me one bit.
And it makes me worried.
Is it me?
Am I become insensitive due to all the dark content I have been reading in the last few years?
Did I develop hard skin because of it?
Well, let me tell you:
I'm flesh and blood.
WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST READ?!
I want and I need to believe this shit does not exists.
The story had great potential to be a winner.
The plot was original and it hit my buttons, however, something very important was missing.
You know that “bridge” a character has to cross when he changes or tries to redeem himself?
Sadly, the author's lead in changing Vadim's personality from being a cruel monster to a human with a conscience was too fast paced. I couldn't follow it.
TW
August 17, 2016
I absolutely LOVED Snuff by Bonny Capps. This story had it all: romance, thrill, darkness, and gore. It was a total win in my book. I devoured each page and cringed at some points. Absolute perfection! Can't wait to see what else Bonny has in store for us readers!
"She doesn't want to understand what makes me tick. Because she is perfect, and I'm flawed. She sees me as a monster, and I see her as an angel. How are we ever to see eye to eye?"
Highly recommend this one to all dark romance lovers out there!
"She doesn't want to understand what makes me tick. Because she is perfect, and I'm flawed. She sees me as a monster, and I see her as an angel. How are we ever to see eye to eye?"
Highly recommend this one to all dark romance lovers out there!
October 7, 2016
I can handle anything but cheating!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2021
It's about snuff filmmakers and the heroine was almost being snuffed, before the boss noticed her and decided to keep her for himself.
It reminded me of that other book by Natalie Bennett (which is about snuff filmmakers too). However, I like that one better. Maybe because the men in that book were a whole less crazier than Dimitri.
Man, Dimitri. He's such a villain. Sometimes I was okay with his behaviour, sometimes I really wanted to kill him. Most of time, I just felt disconnected.
However, most of the time, I was bored. Which is weird. The writing was also left something to be desired. It felt choppy at times. The gory scenes were really Saw-level-torture scenes. Which, I actually appreciated. She's good with that. The rest was just okay.
It reminded me of that other book by Natalie Bennett (which is about snuff filmmakers too). However, I like that one better. Maybe because the men in that book were a whole less crazier than Dimitri.
Man, Dimitri. He's such a villain. Sometimes I was okay with his behaviour, sometimes I really wanted to kill him. Most of time, I just felt disconnected.
However, most of the time, I was bored. Which is weird. The writing was also left something to be desired. It felt choppy at times. The gory scenes were really Saw-level-torture scenes. Which, I actually appreciated. She's good with that. The rest was just okay.
May 17, 2016
If an author can create a monster of all monsters and write so eloquently that the reader feels empathy towards said monster, then the author is no longer just an author or writer. He or she is now a gifted artist. Bonny has owned this gift long before Snuff, but dagnabbit, she took that gift and blew it to smithereens with Snuff!
Sofia and her mom lived in their own world. Mom as a doctor and Sophia as an up and coming ice skating champion. Both lived in a world of love and safety until tragedy strikes. This one tragedy is the first domino and will capitulate Sophia into tragedy so traumatic, she barely survives. I wanted to be mad at Sophia because for every action there is a consequence. I initially felt she could have made better decisions after tragedy #1. I've since realized if she would have made any other decision, she would have only delayed the inevitable.
Enters Vadim, domino #2. As a reader you will want to blame him for everything but fate decided Sofia's destiny well before this clusterfu*k occurred. Therefore the game must go on......enters Dimitri, dominoes #3 through infinity! The monster of all monsters is ready to play! Are you ready for Dimitri? Probably not. There are scenes where Dimitri headline an event that are so messed up, I found myself forced, yes forced, to listen to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy"! Gahhh now that's painful!
This book is extremely dark and should be devoured by adults who enjoy the darker side of this genre. There is not one iota of sweetness and all things good after Chapter 1. Adhere to the warning lovingly offered by the artist. Respect the damn warning. If you choose to move forward, prepare yourself for an epic adrenaline rush! Last but not least, for the love of your sanity don't forget you can walk away, breathe, and acquaint yourself with the happy juice as often as you need!
Five gazillion stars because as usual Bonny came through like a BOSS!
Sofia and her mom lived in their own world. Mom as a doctor and Sophia as an up and coming ice skating champion. Both lived in a world of love and safety until tragedy strikes. This one tragedy is the first domino and will capitulate Sophia into tragedy so traumatic, she barely survives. I wanted to be mad at Sophia because for every action there is a consequence. I initially felt she could have made better decisions after tragedy #1. I've since realized if she would have made any other decision, she would have only delayed the inevitable.
Enters Vadim, domino #2. As a reader you will want to blame him for everything but fate decided Sofia's destiny well before this clusterfu*k occurred. Therefore the game must go on......enters Dimitri, dominoes #3 through infinity! The monster of all monsters is ready to play! Are you ready for Dimitri? Probably not. There are scenes where Dimitri headline an event that are so messed up, I found myself forced, yes forced, to listen to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy"! Gahhh now that's painful!
This book is extremely dark and should be devoured by adults who enjoy the darker side of this genre. There is not one iota of sweetness and all things good after Chapter 1. Adhere to the warning lovingly offered by the artist. Respect the damn warning. If you choose to move forward, prepare yourself for an epic adrenaline rush! Last but not least, for the love of your sanity don't forget you can walk away, breathe, and acquaint yourself with the happy juice as often as you need!
Five gazillion stars because as usual Bonny came through like a BOSS!
December 20, 2022
Very mediocre, unfortunately - and if there's one thing I hate the most, it's when they gas up the protagonist calling her a "phoenix" and shit when actually she's the most boring character imaginable. There were also some plot holes that irritated me
Just... no.
Just... no.
May 17, 2016
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5 Bloody Stars!
Read the warning. This story is dark dipped in gory nuts and drizzled with taboo chocolate.
Story: 4.5
Characters: 5
Twists: 5
Judging the cover, I had no idea what I was going into. I didn't read the blurb, nothing. This was much more than I anticipated, I loved every single thing about this book. It's not for dark romance readers, it's more of a horror, erotic horror. Just be prepared to take a sadistic ride on the disturbed boat. Snuff. That's what I expected this story to be about, yes it was, but it was much more, so much more. Russian mafia. Kidnapping. Torture. Sadistic, cold blooded characters. Add some taboo and it's all the makings of a fantastic, dark book. Bonny Capps hit the bullseye. She made me smile from ear to ear, I was squeezing the life out of my kindle, gasping from the twistedness.
Sofia's life changes the minute steps foot in Russia, she's lost her parents and is off to live with her estranged uncle. She's kidnapped by the mafia. Depravity ensues. I can't tell you all the details because it will ruin the experience. At first, I thought, omg please don't let this be another, "I fall in love with my captor and we live happily ever after." This was not the case, not at all. I admired Sofia's fight, her inner battle to stay grounded and play the game she didn't know the rules to.
"He wants to frighten me. He wants to intimidate me into submission. He wants to take away the life that I’ve worked so hard for. I won’t give that to him. He cannot bleed me dry of my determination. My resolve. I will get out of here."
Now. OKAY. We have a few villains in this story. I love me some bad guy. Dimitri is a whole new level of crazy. I didn't know whether I loved him, hated him or loved to hate him. I'm still not sure. He's terrifying , yet intriguing, scary damaged. A very complex, twisted character. I couldn't get enough of him, yet I knew he needed some help. But I'm thinking death is his only reverie. He's the perfect psychopath.
"He’s psychotic, yet magnificent. He’s a conundrum, and I will make it my mission to solve him … to uncover his truth. Though I’m sure it’s riddled with cobwebs and lies and deceit."
I could go on and on about this book, give you every twisted thought. But no, I'm going to let you take this ride all on your own. Hands down a favorite for me this year. I absolutely loved this book, I'm sure it will stick with me for a long time.
FYI: This is the first book, you will not get all the answers within this one.
5 Bloody Stars!
Read the warning. This story is dark dipped in gory nuts and drizzled with taboo chocolate.
Story: 4.5
Characters: 5
Twists: 5
Judging the cover, I had no idea what I was going into. I didn't read the blurb, nothing. This was much more than I anticipated, I loved every single thing about this book. It's not for dark romance readers, it's more of a horror, erotic horror. Just be prepared to take a sadistic ride on the disturbed boat. Snuff. That's what I expected this story to be about, yes it was, but it was much more, so much more. Russian mafia. Kidnapping. Torture. Sadistic, cold blooded characters. Add some taboo and it's all the makings of a fantastic, dark book. Bonny Capps hit the bullseye. She made me smile from ear to ear, I was squeezing the life out of my kindle, gasping from the twistedness.
Sofia's life changes the minute steps foot in Russia, she's lost her parents and is off to live with her estranged uncle. She's kidnapped by the mafia. Depravity ensues. I can't tell you all the details because it will ruin the experience. At first, I thought, omg please don't let this be another, "I fall in love with my captor and we live happily ever after." This was not the case, not at all. I admired Sofia's fight, her inner battle to stay grounded and play the game she didn't know the rules to.
"He wants to frighten me. He wants to intimidate me into submission. He wants to take away the life that I’ve worked so hard for. I won’t give that to him. He cannot bleed me dry of my determination. My resolve. I will get out of here."
Now. OKAY. We have a few villains in this story. I love me some bad guy. Dimitri is a whole new level of crazy. I didn't know whether I loved him, hated him or loved to hate him. I'm still not sure. He's terrifying , yet intriguing, scary damaged. A very complex, twisted character. I couldn't get enough of him, yet I knew he needed some help. But I'm thinking death is his only reverie. He's the perfect psychopath.
"He’s psychotic, yet magnificent. He’s a conundrum, and I will make it my mission to solve him … to uncover his truth. Though I’m sure it’s riddled with cobwebs and lies and deceit."
I could go on and on about this book, give you every twisted thought. But no, I'm going to let you take this ride all on your own. Hands down a favorite for me this year. I absolutely loved this book, I'm sure it will stick with me for a long time.
FYI: This is the first book, you will not get all the answers within this one.
February 16, 2020
I loved this book!
Hopeless is where we find our FMC in this book. I mean seriously though, how could anyone handle situations like that?
It's pretty disturbing, yet somehow I want him to be redeemable in some way! Dimitri is definitely a psycho maniac. But he wasn't always. I am a sucker for books that let these serial killers find love and redeem themselves somehow.
In this case, maybe she might need help putting him down. There's no way she can earn back the amount of trust needed I think to get to a point where he could redeem himself, right,?
But what do I know?
I know these type stories are a niche market. I need a support group for these types of books maybe, lol.
Well parts of it I love to hate, but yeah its depraved and gory and just freaky chainsaw massacre meat suit thing maybe? Or what was that?
I gotta go read the next. Darn good story. Loved it.
Hopeless is where we find our FMC in this book. I mean seriously though, how could anyone handle situations like that?
It's pretty disturbing, yet somehow I want him to be redeemable in some way! Dimitri is definitely a psycho maniac. But he wasn't always. I am a sucker for books that let these serial killers find love and redeem themselves somehow.
In this case, maybe she might need help putting him down. There's no way she can earn back the amount of trust needed I think to get to a point where he could redeem himself, right,?
But what do I know?
I know these type stories are a niche market. I need a support group for these types of books maybe, lol.
Well parts of it I love to hate, but yeah its depraved and gory and just freaky chainsaw massacre meat suit thing maybe? Or what was that?
I gotta go read the next. Darn good story. Loved it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2021
Everyone gives up hope eventually. What’s left after that? A fraction of what they once were. I like peeling their layers away, watching them depreciate as time ticks by.
Time eventually becomes an old friend that you used to trust, only to discover that it was deceiving you all along. You hold on tight, until your fingertips hesitantly allow it to slip away. Time is all we’ve got in this life and when it’s gone, it’s gone. You eventually slip into the abysmal darkness, and it will never let you go.
Then you realize … time never existed.
Ne segodnya.
It's a Russian word meaning "Not today".
When will I forget about this book? Not today! AND I will keep saying this every day till I die. 🖤
I mean, GODDAMN!!! Bonny Capps, I am in awe of you and your writing and your mind.
Everyone who loves dark books.....you might have read twisted, fucked up, depraved and maybe even demented characters, but believe me when I say you haven't read Dimitri Vavilov. He is his own brand of morbidly fascinating, and horrifically insane.
I am suffering equal parts revulsion and fascination when it comes to Dimitri. I can't say I love him.....(Me! The one who reads cannibalism scenes without batting an eye AND with a smile on her lips. 🔪👀 Consider me impressed). ......Buttttt I also can't say I hate him. Uh, one quote in this book itself explains exactly what I am feeling for him.
What made him turn into a bloodthirsty, volatile monster is beyond me—and I’m not even sure if he was ever different. When I look up into his eyes, I want to find out.
I want to open him up and see what makes him tick.
He’s psychotic, yet magnificent. He’s a conundrum, and I will make it my mission to solve him … to uncover his truth. Though I’m sure it’s riddled with cobwebs and lies and deceit.
On the other hand is Sofia. Wow, just wow. This girl is a survivor and has a fuckload of strength. Unlike the girls in other dark romances/dark erotica's, who just fall in love with the anti-hero's pretty face (and pretty dick👀), she fights. She resists the allures of Stockholm and captivity and desire
.....and fights with her mind since she can't do it with her body. She plays their games and sometimes even manages to come out on top And that's everything when your opponent is a guy like Dimitri.
I want to possess her every thought and every word. That is true ownership, and it isn’t just built on fear. Where fear is a necessity to garner respect, so is trust. I’ve got to condition her to trust me and fear me.
The blood, the torture, power and mindgames is so so amazing. And that isn't even the best part! The best part is it's a mafia world novel with a forced marriage trope. It isn't just blood and gore like a lot of dark erotica's, it has an awesome plot behind it. Along with lots of emotions.
This book is not just one of my most fav 2021 reads but also, my fav dark erotica read till date.
I am gonna go continue Dimitri and Sofia's story with the next book. Meanwhile, Just go read it already.....and don't forget, every trigger warning applies (even the ones that your mind can't conjure up). 😈
Time eventually becomes an old friend that you used to trust, only to discover that it was deceiving you all along. You hold on tight, until your fingertips hesitantly allow it to slip away. Time is all we’ve got in this life and when it’s gone, it’s gone. You eventually slip into the abysmal darkness, and it will never let you go.
Then you realize … time never existed.
Ne segodnya.
It's a Russian word meaning "Not today".
When will I forget about this book? Not today! AND I will keep saying this every day till I die. 🖤
I mean, GODDAMN!!! Bonny Capps, I am in awe of you and your writing and your mind.
Everyone who loves dark books.....you might have read twisted, fucked up, depraved and maybe even demented characters, but believe me when I say you haven't read Dimitri Vavilov. He is his own brand of morbidly fascinating, and horrifically insane.
I am suffering equal parts revulsion and fascination when it comes to Dimitri. I can't say I love him.....(Me! The one who reads cannibalism scenes without batting an eye AND with a smile on her lips. 🔪👀 Consider me impressed). ......Buttttt I also can't say I hate him. Uh, one quote in this book itself explains exactly what I am feeling for him.
What made him turn into a bloodthirsty, volatile monster is beyond me—and I’m not even sure if he was ever different. When I look up into his eyes, I want to find out.
I want to open him up and see what makes him tick.
He’s psychotic, yet magnificent. He’s a conundrum, and I will make it my mission to solve him … to uncover his truth. Though I’m sure it’s riddled with cobwebs and lies and deceit.
On the other hand is Sofia. Wow, just wow. This girl is a survivor and has a fuckload of strength. Unlike the girls in other dark romances/dark erotica's, who just fall in love with the anti-hero's pretty face (and pretty dick👀), she fights. She resists the allures of Stockholm and captivity and desire
.....and fights with her mind since she can't do it with her body. She plays their games and sometimes even manages to come out on top And that's everything when your opponent is a guy like Dimitri.
I want to possess her every thought and every word. That is true ownership, and it isn’t just built on fear. Where fear is a necessity to garner respect, so is trust. I’ve got to condition her to trust me and fear me.
The blood, the torture, power and mindgames is so so amazing. And that isn't even the best part! The best part is it's a mafia world novel with a forced marriage trope. It isn't just blood and gore like a lot of dark erotica's, it has an awesome plot behind it. Along with lots of emotions.
This book is not just one of my most fav 2021 reads but also, my fav dark erotica read till date.
I am gonna go continue Dimitri and Sofia's story with the next book. Meanwhile, Just go read it already.....and don't forget, every trigger warning applies (even the ones that your mind can't conjure up). 😈
August 25, 2016
---- mild and not so mild spoilers ensue ----
I'm very surprised about the ratings and reviews this childish, rather Mary Sue-ish and melodramatic story received. It is neither horrific, nor horrifying, not erotic, not well-written, and offers neither an insight into its characters, nor into snuff filming, nor into Russia or Russian mafia.
This is instead very pedestrian, rather boring and silly, without a spare emotion or a brain cell shaken lose between its characters. Hilariously frumpy and downright middle-class, the alleged transgressions described in a tone which would better fit a pudding recipe. The heroine - after watching her fellow victims killed and while being raped - shows less emotion than Keanu Reeves in his first movies, and the baddies - though having raped and killed thousands of women and boys - fall for a breathy word from the heroine.
A bit like how little Sally, fanficcer queenbee wannabe extraordinaire, imagines tortureporn would read like, while showing a distinct distaste for getting down to the gritty gore and resultant emotions - which are what people read horror for. Not the listless machinations of the various mafiosi as in this story. This feels like a half-hearted puzzle of scenes from third-rate movies put together by someone who doesn't understand even the most basic requirements of the genre.
For those who were or are impressed by this I suggest reading some Val McDermid, or maybe Father Figure or Object D'Art or some good old Marquis de Sade. Caution! Unlike this here author, these people know how to write sexual horror or even just body horror.
Oh, and multiple first person POVs in present tense is about as amateur fanfiction style and as irritating as it can get. Especially when not well executed. Apropos fanfiction, I forgot to mention that our heroine is an ice princess (a real one), whose misfortunes are as unbelievable as those of any Mary Sue stumbling into Hogwarts and rescuing Harry P., and of course she turns out to be a real princess, of sorts. Per happenstance. Because such stuff is so likely. Given the size of Russia. And the amount of Russian emigrants... good grief!
I'm very surprised about the ratings and reviews this childish, rather Mary Sue-ish and melodramatic story received. It is neither horrific, nor horrifying, not erotic, not well-written, and offers neither an insight into its characters, nor into snuff filming, nor into Russia or Russian mafia.
This is instead very pedestrian, rather boring and silly, without a spare emotion or a brain cell shaken lose between its characters. Hilariously frumpy and downright middle-class, the alleged transgressions described in a tone which would better fit a pudding recipe. The heroine - after watching her fellow victims killed and while being raped - shows less emotion than Keanu Reeves in his first movies, and the baddies - though having raped and killed thousands of women and boys - fall for a breathy word from the heroine.
A bit like how little Sally, fanficcer queenbee wannabe extraordinaire, imagines tortureporn would read like, while showing a distinct distaste for getting down to the gritty gore and resultant emotions - which are what people read horror for. Not the listless machinations of the various mafiosi as in this story. This feels like a half-hearted puzzle of scenes from third-rate movies put together by someone who doesn't understand even the most basic requirements of the genre.
For those who were or are impressed by this I suggest reading some Val McDermid, or maybe Father Figure or Object D'Art or some good old Marquis de Sade. Caution! Unlike this here author, these people know how to write sexual horror or even just body horror.
Oh, and multiple first person POVs in present tense is about as amateur fanfiction style and as irritating as it can get. Especially when not well executed. Apropos fanfiction, I forgot to mention that our heroine is an ice princess (a real one), whose misfortunes are as unbelievable as those of any Mary Sue stumbling into Hogwarts and rescuing Harry P., and of course she turns out to be a real princess, of sorts. Per happenstance. Because such stuff is so likely. Given the size of Russia. And the amount of Russian emigrants... good grief!
March 9, 2016
I had the pleasure of beta reading this book. OMG!!! This book is AMAZING!!! Bonny Capps has given her readers a work of PURE GENIUS!!! This book takes you through the entire spectrum of emotions - sadness, anger, fear, joy, and so much more!!!
Sofia, Demetri, and Vadim...I don't know where to even begin with these characters. They are so well-written and complex. There are so many different layers to these characters. They will leave you rocking in a corner mumbling in foreign tongues by the last page of this book.
The way that this book ends is INSANE!!! I am so glad that Bonny Capps is continuing this story with a Book 2. I don't know if I can wait to find out what happens next!!
I highly recommend this book!! It is really engrossing. Snuff (Book One) will hook it's readers from the very first page. You will not be sorry that you picked this book up!! This book is worthy of more then 5 stars!!
Sofia, Demetri, and Vadim...I don't know where to even begin with these characters. They are so well-written and complex. There are so many different layers to these characters. They will leave you rocking in a corner mumbling in foreign tongues by the last page of this book.
The way that this book ends is INSANE!!! I am so glad that Bonny Capps is continuing this story with a Book 2. I don't know if I can wait to find out what happens next!!
I highly recommend this book!! It is really engrossing. Snuff (Book One) will hook it's readers from the very first page. You will not be sorry that you picked this book up!! This book is worthy of more then 5 stars!!
May 26, 2016
I seriously don't know what to write !!!
it's like Bonny /Dimitri bludgeoned me . Right on my conker and my brain is knocked around .
Sofia Demetriev is a swan . A beautiful figure skating swan , who loses everything the day she wins the Nationals in Figure Skating championship.
Her biggest anchor and supporter - her mom is dead . Leaving Sofia to go visit Russia , to her uncle.
there she's abducted, chained and caged to be a star in a Snuff movie. The Flesh traders and Smugglers , or Bratva , are animalistic butchers who abduct young girls for flesh trade , organs or snuff movies.
Sofia shouldve been dead , that would've been a respite for her, but the Satanic Dimitri "saves" her for himself.
Herein she becomes a pawn in inter gang rivalry and a fuck toy to Dimitri. She's abused, beaten, shackled, humiliated, impregnated !!!
I cannot stress enough the brutality of these men - Vadim, Vlad and Dimitri! !
They're Darkest monsters in flesh, sick in the head who snuff out countless lives to earn money and power.
Bonny is completely crazy in the head for even imagining them !!!
Very very well written books . I felt like I should jump in and saw Dimitri in half !!
Can NOT wait for book 2
Damn you Bonny!!!!!
it's like Bonny /Dimitri bludgeoned me . Right on my conker and my brain is knocked around .
Sofia Demetriev is a swan . A beautiful figure skating swan , who loses everything the day she wins the Nationals in Figure Skating championship.
Her biggest anchor and supporter - her mom is dead . Leaving Sofia to go visit Russia , to her uncle.
there she's abducted, chained and caged to be a star in a Snuff movie. The Flesh traders and Smugglers , or Bratva , are animalistic butchers who abduct young girls for flesh trade , organs or snuff movies.
Sofia shouldve been dead , that would've been a respite for her, but the Satanic Dimitri "saves" her for himself.
Herein she becomes a pawn in inter gang rivalry and a fuck toy to Dimitri. She's abused, beaten, shackled, humiliated, impregnated !!!
I cannot stress enough the brutality of these men - Vadim, Vlad and Dimitri! !
They're Darkest monsters in flesh, sick in the head who snuff out countless lives to earn money and power.
Bonny is completely crazy in the head for even imagining them !!!
Very very well written books . I felt like I should jump in and saw Dimitri in half !!
Can NOT wait for book 2
Damn you Bonny!!!!!
June 5, 2022
Re-read 4 stars - in 2022
Read 3 stars - in 2021
Read 3 stars - in 2021
December 5, 2016
Hello, little mouse...
I just finished and am still speechless.. only Bonny can write a book so dark and disturbing, and yet have you begging for more.
Bonny continues to perfect her craft, creating realistic scenes and relatable characters. She brings the dark, taboo world to life through her pages, leaving the reader wondering, wtf did I just read, and when will the next one be published?!
Sofia is a girl that has had to learn how to endure, facing more obstacles than most in her young age, from the death of her father, to a life altering injury.
" When you want something badly enough, your soul craves it. You could starve for days to achieve it. The climb is just the beginning. "
Just when life starts to fall into alignment, one tragedy after the other ensue, leaving Sofia fighting for her mind, soul, and life.
“My name is Dimitri . Welcome to my home.”
“Why? Why what? Take you? That’s simple.” I tilt my head as I watch his expression darken before he whispers, “Because I wanted to.”
" I may have to play Dimitri’s game of cat and mouse, and though it doesn’t make me proud – in order to survive – I must do things that I’m not proud of."
..." he’s The Prince of Darkness and I’m the sacrifice; the lamb that will be bled dry to feed his power."
Can't wait for part 2!
I just finished and am still speechless.. only Bonny can write a book so dark and disturbing, and yet have you begging for more.
Bonny continues to perfect her craft, creating realistic scenes and relatable characters. She brings the dark, taboo world to life through her pages, leaving the reader wondering, wtf did I just read, and when will the next one be published?!
Sofia is a girl that has had to learn how to endure, facing more obstacles than most in her young age, from the death of her father, to a life altering injury.
" When you want something badly enough, your soul craves it. You could starve for days to achieve it. The climb is just the beginning. "
Just when life starts to fall into alignment, one tragedy after the other ensue, leaving Sofia fighting for her mind, soul, and life.
“My name is Dimitri . Welcome to my home.”
“Why? Why what? Take you? That’s simple.” I tilt my head as I watch his expression darken before he whispers, “Because I wanted to.”
" I may have to play Dimitri’s game of cat and mouse, and though it doesn’t make me proud – in order to survive – I must do things that I’m not proud of."
..." he’s The Prince of Darkness and I’m the sacrifice; the lamb that will be bled dry to feed his power."
Can't wait for part 2!
May 18, 2016
If you have ever read a book by Bonny then you know she has a way of sucking her readers into the book and leaving them breathless . I was very lucky and honored to be able to beta read Snuff for Bonny .
From the start I was hanging on every word picturing it happening in my head . Maybe sometimes I'd close my eyes for a second to get through that one part but I couldn't stop . My heart and mind is so torn about how I feel for Dimitri . Do I love him and want him with Sofia or do I want him to rot and be forgotten ? Then you throw in Vadim on my heart so many things come to mind for me about him and nine I can put in this review or I'll spoil it .
Sofia you watch her grow from this beautiful skater into this women who needs to learn to fight back or simply let go .
If I could give Snuff a higher rating I would because Bonny has made magic with this book , be prepared to be Snuffed than make sure to thank Bonny after
From the start I was hanging on every word picturing it happening in my head . Maybe sometimes I'd close my eyes for a second to get through that one part but I couldn't stop . My heart and mind is so torn about how I feel for Dimitri . Do I love him and want him with Sofia or do I want him to rot and be forgotten ? Then you throw in Vadim on my heart so many things come to mind for me about him and nine I can put in this review or I'll spoil it .
Sofia you watch her grow from this beautiful skater into this women who needs to learn to fight back or simply let go .
If I could give Snuff a higher rating I would because Bonny has made magic with this book , be prepared to be Snuffed than make sure to thank Bonny after
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March 15, 2016I was so happy when Bonny allowed me to Beta Read Snuff. From reading her previous books and getting little sneak peeks of this one, she had me watering at the mouth and I was not disappointed once the full book got to my hands.
Snuff lacks nothing when it comes to the wow factor. Some scenes leave nothing to the imagination and you want to stop and look away but can't because you just know you will miss something important. This book is not for the weak of heart and pushes lines but that is what made it so epic. Bonny gives us the characters that you have the love/hate relationship and even after everything that is done, makes me wonder how I can even still think there will be anything redeemable about them. Sofia, Vadim and Dimitri have come a long way from the first page and I can't wait to find out the outcome of who will survive this twisted world that Bonny has thrown us into.
Snuff lacks nothing when it comes to the wow factor. Some scenes leave nothing to the imagination and you want to stop and look away but can't because you just know you will miss something important. This book is not for the weak of heart and pushes lines but that is what made it so epic. Bonny gives us the characters that you have the love/hate relationship and even after everything that is done, makes me wonder how I can even still think there will be anything redeemable about them. Sofia, Vadim and Dimitri have come a long way from the first page and I can't wait to find out the outcome of who will survive this twisted world that Bonny has thrown us into.
June 26, 2020
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Oooh! This was a great dark read! I had no idea where it was gonny take me. I kept changing my mind about who I thought was good and who was bad. It kept me on my toes, that’s for sure.
And would you look at that cover!
SOFIA
She’s a sweet girl, fairly innocent 17-year-old. It’s just her and her mum and they’re pretty close. She never knew her father as he died when she was little.
Unfortunately, there’s a tragic accident and her mum dies.
It was her mother’s wish that Sofia goes back to Russia (mum’s home country) after her death to stay with her uncle.
I feel so bad for her. She has no one left and is trying her best to make sense of a completely new life with an uncle she never knew in a country she’s never been to.
Her bad luck keeps getting worse and she somehow attracts the attention of a Russian mobster and ends up being abducted.
At this point, life as she knows it is over.
She’s taken to a cage in what I would describe as the bowels of hell.
A place where the Russian mafia makes snuff films.
Although that was where she was originally headed Dimitri (the boss man’s son) spots her first and the story takes another twist.
She has to learn P.D.Q. how to read people and act accordingly if she wants to survive. And that’s the question though, does she?
DIMITRI
This guy? Wow, this guy is a few grapes short of a bunch. He is unpredictable, cruel, violent and uncontrollable. Unfortunately, he is next in like to be in charge when his father kicks the bucket or steps down.
And he’s obsessed with Sofia.
This dude scares me, man!
I just never knew what to expect from him.
Just when you think he can’t get any more cray-cray, he proves you wrong.
There were times when I could see a little humanity poking through and others that I was just like “omg, there’s no coming back from this.”
He films women being violently raped and murdered and enjoys his work immensely, it’s the family business after all.
He also seems to have a rather...innapropriate history with his sister. Who, coincidentally, is also fucked up.
VADIM
This hunk of nommy alpha meat is a super complicated dude.
He’s in the same business and is Dimitri’s right-hand man but not everything is as it seems with him.
He can be extremely cruel and violent and is by no means innocent as he’s the one that collects the girls and treats them horribly in cages before they die, but he’s also complex AF.
And every now and again you think “is this guy gonna be good or bad? Or maybe just the right amount of both!”.
He’s still a brutal beast though.
SEX SCENES
My mouth forms into an O as he assaults me with his talented tongue. My back arches as the unknown sensation creeps up on me. I have nothing else to grab, so my hands tangle in his dark hair as rivulets of water travel between my breasts and on to my stomach before landing on his tongue which laps at my sensitive nub viciously. It’s almost as if time stops as the orgasm sends a wave of fire throughout my body. My thighs squeeze his face as the ripples of ecstasy continue to send me higher as my core tightens more and more. A ragged breath escapes me as I come undone. I try to push him away as the feeling becomes overwhelming, but he won’t stop. “Please,” I breathe out. Finally, he releases me, nearly sending me crumpling to the floor as he stands. He reaches over me and shuts off the water before lifting me. I instinctively wrap my legs around his hips as he carries me from the bathroom to the bedroom. Once he sets me down, he immediately whips me around and shoves my face into the mattress. He shoves into me with his length, leaving me dizzy as I grasp the soft sheets in my hands. His fingers dig into my hips as he once again sends me higher, this time from the full sensation that he gives me. He’s quick as he finds his release, and I panic when I think he’s going to finish inside of me, but he quickly pulls out – spraying the warmth across my back as he growls.
DARK SCENES
Now because I think it’s important that you know what you’re getting into, this is the kind of darkness we’re dealing with:
The girl’s wide gaze stares down at the spinning blade as it inches closer and closer to her cunt. A mixture of sobs and screams escape her as the saw nicks the hood of her clit, and then all I can here is bone-crushing as the saw begins to slice through her. Her eyes roll to the back of her head as she howls towards the ceiling. She continues to convulse as the blade works its way from her pelvic bone to her midsection. Once it begins slicing through her vital organs, blood trickles over her bottom lip. Eventually, the convulsing becomes an occasional twitch as the blade moves through her chest, to her neck and then to her head. The three of us are sprayed with blood and brain matter as the blade reaches the end of the track.
FINAL THOUGHTS ON SNUFF by BONNY CAPPS
There are layers and twists all throughout this book and I loved it.
The world in which they live is dark and terrifying.
I didn’t know what to expect.
On to book 2!
5 Stars
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August 25, 2016
Just Wow! This is a crazy good dark read. It starts right off with what you think is going to be a night of fun and celebration only in an instant to turn into a horrific nightmare. It does end with a pretty big cliff hanger. I can't wait to pick up the next one!
March 14, 2016
Title:Snuff
Author: Bonny Capps
Series:
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: May 2016
Genre(s): Dark Romance
Page Count: 236
Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
“Then his lips find mine, and I don’t stop him. I don’t stop him when he parts my lips with his tongue, and I don’t stop him when his tongue tangles with mine. I don’t stop him because I want him.”
5 deliciously dark and dirty stars! Bonny has done it again…..she’s taken my obsession for the dark and turned it up even higher!
I was one of the lucky beta reviewers and while I tried to stay away from what the book was about. I knew it was going to be dark. But I wasn’t prepared for how dark it was and no that’s not a bad thing at all. Whatever you’ve read in the past that was dark, is nothing compared to this book. I don’t want to give too much away with my review, and well I don’t think I can get enough words together to say how good this book is. My heart was battling my head….I hated Dimitri, but then I loved him and then I hated him again. But damn it he’s one sexy, disturbed man. And he makes the game of “Cat and Mouse” so sexy….you’ll have to read it to understand what I mean by that. And while you’re lusting over Dimitri, you’ll be lusting over Vadim as well. I don’t even know where to start with Vadim, he’s the dark, dangerous, quiet type, but one you don’t want to cross. Your heart will be torn in half! And Sofia…..you feel for her every inch of the way as you are reading and you feel the pain she feels. And oh that ending…..
Bonny Capps has a dark, and well, fucked up mind, but damn it I love it!! I fell in love with her and her books a while ago, but Snuff has just accelerated my love! She twisted, dark, and knows how to write one hell of a book!! I can stress enough how much I love this book and how fortunate I am to read it before it hits the shelves…...but again prepare yourself before reading…...don’t say I didn’t warn you!!!
Author: Bonny Capps
Series:
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: May 2016
Genre(s): Dark Romance
Page Count: 236
Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
I remember the days when it was me and the ice. The jarring sounds that my skates would make when they’d slice through my frozen stage.
Remembering my mother’s smiling face as she watched me perform. She was so proud. She was the best.
Then she was taken suddenly. I never even got to say goodbye.
It was her wish that I go to Russia to discover my roots, and I did.
I never, in a million years, would foresee what would happen after that.
In order to survive, sometimes you have to do things that you’re not proud of.
My entire life has been a performance. At first, it was the ice.
And now… it’s behind an 8 millimeter camera
“Then his lips find mine, and I don’t stop him. I don’t stop him when he parts my lips with his tongue, and I don’t stop him when his tongue tangles with mine. I don’t stop him because I want him.”
5 deliciously dark and dirty stars! Bonny has done it again…..she’s taken my obsession for the dark and turned it up even higher!
I was one of the lucky beta reviewers and while I tried to stay away from what the book was about. I knew it was going to be dark. But I wasn’t prepared for how dark it was and no that’s not a bad thing at all. Whatever you’ve read in the past that was dark, is nothing compared to this book. I don’t want to give too much away with my review, and well I don’t think I can get enough words together to say how good this book is. My heart was battling my head….I hated Dimitri, but then I loved him and then I hated him again. But damn it he’s one sexy, disturbed man. And he makes the game of “Cat and Mouse” so sexy….you’ll have to read it to understand what I mean by that. And while you’re lusting over Dimitri, you’ll be lusting over Vadim as well. I don’t even know where to start with Vadim, he’s the dark, dangerous, quiet type, but one you don’t want to cross. Your heart will be torn in half! And Sofia…..you feel for her every inch of the way as you are reading and you feel the pain she feels. And oh that ending…..
Bonny Capps has a dark, and well, fucked up mind, but damn it I love it!! I fell in love with her and her books a while ago, but Snuff has just accelerated my love! She twisted, dark, and knows how to write one hell of a book!! I can stress enough how much I love this book and how fortunate I am to read it before it hits the shelves…...but again prepare yourself before reading…...don’t say I didn’t warn you!!!
August 8, 2016
This is my first book by Ms. Capps and I absolutely couldn't put it down. So many twists, turns, and the right amount of dark to keep me interested. Can't wait til the next book!
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December 4, 2022Why would GR rec this to me 😭
May 27, 2016
SNUFF is the story of a young woman named Sofia. In the beginning, Sofia is an innocent girl on her way to becoming a professional ice skater. Since this is dark erotica and not a fairytale, of course Sofia's life changes early on in the book, forever leaving the innocent ice skater behind. Bonny Capps takes Sofia and her story in an entirely different direction, physically moving Sofia across the globe while simultaneously taking Sofia (and us readers) to dark, disturbing places.
If you have read anything by Bonny Capps you already know that she can write extremely disturbing, twisted, awe-inspiring, totally engrossing material. As in her other books, Capps shows no reluctancy to cross boundaries, creating characters who engage in various types of taboo activities. As the title suggests, this book contains characters participating in the production of snuff films but that's not where the depravity ends. The characters engage in a few other, "frowned upon" activities as well. What was most impressive to me was that there were several events and activities in SNUFF that I've never found in other dark erotica books. I knew Capps was capable of taking this story to the darkest depths but I did not expect such a unique, inventive story! Although there were some gaps in the storyline (parts where I would've liked to have had more detail), this story is so phenomenal that it'd be unjust to rate it less than 5 stars!
If you have read anything by Bonny Capps you already know that she can write extremely disturbing, twisted, awe-inspiring, totally engrossing material. As in her other books, Capps shows no reluctancy to cross boundaries, creating characters who engage in various types of taboo activities. As the title suggests, this book contains characters participating in the production of snuff films but that's not where the depravity ends. The characters engage in a few other, "frowned upon" activities as well. What was most impressive to me was that there were several events and activities in SNUFF that I've never found in other dark erotica books. I knew Capps was capable of taking this story to the darkest depths but I did not expect such a unique, inventive story! Although there were some gaps in the storyline (parts where I would've liked to have had more detail), this story is so phenomenal that it'd be unjust to rate it less than 5 stars!
February 3, 2020
What happens to a mind that can no longer latch onto reality, when you only feel at peace when in the darkest dungeons delving out Torture, Rape, Death. You become the Psycopath/Madman that is Dimitri.
I was pulled I to this story right from the start as we are introduced to Sophia, she is Sweet, Innocent, Driven and Determined. Then there is Dimitri, up and coming ruler of of the Bratva. He is a madman and likes to let his Demons come out to 'play' and then there is Vadim, a footman so to say to Dimitri.
These characters are forever evolving and no matter how disturbing the acts that they perform I found myself feeling sympathetic towards them. That is how well Bonny has formed Dimitri and Vadim's personalities that when I finished the book I truly felt a connection to them and had to remind myself that this is a work of fiction. Even I was cringing at times with the detailed descriptions for heinous acts.
True to Bonny's style she writes about Dark, Disturbing, Taboo, Cruel and Grusome acts so if you like to be pushed to your limits then Snuff has it all. Just remember that you have been warned and can stop reading at any time.
Bonny is truely getting better and better with every book that she creates. Thankyou for sharing your darkest thoughts within the books. You are one of my "1 click" author
I was pulled I to this story right from the start as we are introduced to Sophia, she is Sweet, Innocent, Driven and Determined. Then there is Dimitri, up and coming ruler of of the Bratva. He is a madman and likes to let his Demons come out to 'play' and then there is Vadim, a footman so to say to Dimitri.
These characters are forever evolving and no matter how disturbing the acts that they perform I found myself feeling sympathetic towards them. That is how well Bonny has formed Dimitri and Vadim's personalities that when I finished the book I truly felt a connection to them and had to remind myself that this is a work of fiction. Even I was cringing at times with the detailed descriptions for heinous acts.
True to Bonny's style she writes about Dark, Disturbing, Taboo, Cruel and Grusome acts so if you like to be pushed to your limits then Snuff has it all. Just remember that you have been warned and can stop reading at any time.
Bonny is truely getting better and better with every book that she creates. Thankyou for sharing your darkest thoughts within the books. You are one of my "1 click" author
March 15, 2016
Bonny does it yet again! This book will blow your mind. From the very beginning I was drawn in. Then along comes Dimitri, why oh why do I love him so? He is wrong, demented in the head... plum evil!!! But for some strange reason I can't let him go. No I should feel this way for Vadim. Dimitri puts Sophia completely through hell. I don't know how she does it, how she is still surving. Then add Eva... who is Eva you ask? Well you will have to read this amazing book to find out... no spoilers from me here.
April 25, 2019
First half of the book - 2 Stars
2nd half - 3 Stars
I was under the impression (possibly from the blurb intro: "WARNING: This book is not just dark - it’s horrific, depraved and disturbing") that this was a DARK book. And ok, I mean there's a few snuff scenes but to me it seemed like they were added only to show the extent of Dimitri's cruel nature and give us something to fear. The title, cover and blurb seem to be carefully manufactured to grab people's attention rather than provide an actual indication of the book's contents (worked on me!) I've read darker books (like the Sawree duet by B.B. Blaque). This is more of a DE hostage/captor storyline with the snuff business in the background as a tool to be used when necessary.
Here's a baby gif to end my unhelpful review:
2nd half - 3 Stars
I was under the impression (possibly from the blurb intro: "WARNING: This book is not just dark - it’s horrific, depraved and disturbing") that this was a DARK book. And ok, I mean there's a few snuff scenes but to me it seemed like they were added only to show the extent of Dimitri's cruel nature and give us something to fear. The title, cover and blurb seem to be carefully manufactured to grab people's attention rather than provide an actual indication of the book's contents (worked on me!) I've read darker books (like the Sawree duet by B.B. Blaque). This is more of a DE hostage/captor storyline with the snuff business in the background as a tool to be used when necessary.
Here's a baby gif to end my unhelpful review:
May 19, 2016
This is the first book I have read by Bonny Capps. I ran across a teaser on a Facebook page. I read it and instantly thought that it was a perfect read for myself and my Book BFF! We are both into reading really dark, mind blowing stories. So I told her about it and she started reading it first. I received messages like "I'm nervous about Snuff, never had a warning like that!" "It's horrifyingly dirty and nasty." And my favourite "I wish you were reading this with me, I need you to hold my hand, it's going to this very dark place!"
Well, what does a Book BFF do?! That's right! I drop everything to read this book and support her BBFF, that's what i do!
Words of advice: ABSOLUTELY HEED THE WARNING!! It is there for a reason. This book is so dark and disturbing at times, that I literally had to put it down and find a happy place, so that i could get through the rest of it! There are only a few happy moments in this book... Cherish and hold on to them. As the happiness is ripped away from Sofia so very quickly and never to be seen again.
Sofia's mom is a doctor and immigrated to the U.S. from Russia many years ago. Sofia is 16 going on 17, and is an up and coming ice skating champion. Sofia and her mom are living a normal, happy life, until tragedy strikes and Sofia's world is turned completely upside down. Sofia is forced to move to Russia, to live with her only known living relative, her Mother's brother. Whom she has never met.
The downward spiral to hell doesn't stop there. While in Russia, tragedy strikes again and this is where we are introduced to Vadim. You could blame him for what happens next to Sofia and you really want to hate him, but this is where the true monster enters the mix. Dimitri Vavilov! Now, he is one sick and twisted bastard. He literally had my skin crawling at times and mesmerized by his beautiful smile. At times I was unsure as to whether or not to love him or hate him... But was always afraid of him and his intentions. He truly was a beautiful monster...if ever there could be such a thing.
I loved everything about this book. The twists and turns to the story kept me on the edge of my seat seat. And I walked the fine line between sane and insane. Sofia's strength and determination is amazing. How she keeps her wits about her in order to survive this hell, I'll never know?! I can't wait for the next book to come out, because as you may have guessed, it ended in a bit of a cliffhanger. I have a feeling this story is going to get darker before we see the light at the end of the tunnel. I highly recommend this to all who have a dark and twisted soul! I give this 5 terrifying ⭐️'s!!
Well, what does a Book BFF do?! That's right! I drop everything to read this book and support her BBFF, that's what i do!
Words of advice: ABSOLUTELY HEED THE WARNING!! It is there for a reason. This book is so dark and disturbing at times, that I literally had to put it down and find a happy place, so that i could get through the rest of it! There are only a few happy moments in this book... Cherish and hold on to them. As the happiness is ripped away from Sofia so very quickly and never to be seen again.
Sofia's mom is a doctor and immigrated to the U.S. from Russia many years ago. Sofia is 16 going on 17, and is an up and coming ice skating champion. Sofia and her mom are living a normal, happy life, until tragedy strikes and Sofia's world is turned completely upside down. Sofia is forced to move to Russia, to live with her only known living relative, her Mother's brother. Whom she has never met.
The downward spiral to hell doesn't stop there. While in Russia, tragedy strikes again and this is where we are introduced to Vadim. You could blame him for what happens next to Sofia and you really want to hate him, but this is where the true monster enters the mix. Dimitri Vavilov! Now, he is one sick and twisted bastard. He literally had my skin crawling at times and mesmerized by his beautiful smile. At times I was unsure as to whether or not to love him or hate him... But was always afraid of him and his intentions. He truly was a beautiful monster...if ever there could be such a thing.
I loved everything about this book. The twists and turns to the story kept me on the edge of my seat seat. And I walked the fine line between sane and insane. Sofia's strength and determination is amazing. How she keeps her wits about her in order to survive this hell, I'll never know?! I can't wait for the next book to come out, because as you may have guessed, it ended in a bit of a cliffhanger. I have a feeling this story is going to get darker before we see the light at the end of the tunnel. I highly recommend this to all who have a dark and twisted soul! I give this 5 terrifying ⭐️'s!!
April 27, 2016
Wow! I didn't think Bonny could do better than her last series. This one is grueling amazing!!
Snuff became another of my favorite stories. It is not sappy romantic but deadly romantic.
Sofia lived in her own ice skating world and competitions with her mother, having lost her father at a young age. She lived to be on the ice. What could be better for an amazing athlete, right?
Her world ends with the death of her mother and moves to Russia. She could continue her skating there too. So is not the case. The little time she is allowed to bond with her uncle is soon taken away.
She is thrown into captivity if you can call it that. She is in a dark place and has no way out.
Dmitri saves her from future torture, but was this really a godsend. Sofia faces more than one person can take. This later at the hands of her husband. He treasures her in his own psychotic way and that to him is everything.
It becomes a mouse and cat game, but not for Sofia, this is her survival game.
Page after page, blood drop and gut wrenching scenes divulge you into a world only understood behind the doors of the very horror.
Bravo Bonny!!!! I can only hope to hold out for the sequel.
Snuff Book 1Bonny Capps
Snuff became another of my favorite stories. It is not sappy romantic but deadly romantic.
Sofia lived in her own ice skating world and competitions with her mother, having lost her father at a young age. She lived to be on the ice. What could be better for an amazing athlete, right?
Her world ends with the death of her mother and moves to Russia. She could continue her skating there too. So is not the case. The little time she is allowed to bond with her uncle is soon taken away.
She is thrown into captivity if you can call it that. She is in a dark place and has no way out.
Dmitri saves her from future torture, but was this really a godsend. Sofia faces more than one person can take. This later at the hands of her husband. He treasures her in his own psychotic way and that to him is everything.
It becomes a mouse and cat game, but not for Sofia, this is her survival game.
Page after page, blood drop and gut wrenching scenes divulge you into a world only understood behind the doors of the very horror.
Bravo Bonny!!!! I can only hope to hold out for the sequel.
Snuff Book 1Bonny Capps
September 11, 2016
True to Bonny Capps style, this book is SHOCKING and DISTURBING!! I have followed Bonny through her journey and this book is even more HORRIFIC, if that can even be possible. I love that Ms. Capps continues to stay true to her style and perfects each and everyone of her accomplishments.
The feeling of SADISTIC dark evil comes alive as the tale unfolds and is unsettling and brilliant in it's execution, CAPTIVATING dark readers up to the last chapter. The characters are SADISTIC and INSANE, and the story revolves around a morally TERRIFYING subject.
Like so many of her other books, Bonny's proficiency at developing her characters will leave the reader with conflicted emotions regarding the villian(s). You will loathe him while wanting to tie him to your bed an f*ck him!! You will empathize and aspire for happiness for the heroine/victim, and dependant on the rest of the characters those emotions can range from one end of the scale to the other!
BE WARNED-this book leaps over the boundaries of MACABRE and may push some readers to their breaking point!
I am convinced, that as the author continues, she will gain more recognition and notoriety for her continual willingness to push the MORBID limits of her mind!!
The feeling of SADISTIC dark evil comes alive as the tale unfolds and is unsettling and brilliant in it's execution, CAPTIVATING dark readers up to the last chapter. The characters are SADISTIC and INSANE, and the story revolves around a morally TERRIFYING subject.
Like so many of her other books, Bonny's proficiency at developing her characters will leave the reader with conflicted emotions regarding the villian(s). You will loathe him while wanting to tie him to your bed an f*ck him!! You will empathize and aspire for happiness for the heroine/victim, and dependant on the rest of the characters those emotions can range from one end of the scale to the other!
BE WARNED-this book leaps over the boundaries of MACABRE and may push some readers to their breaking point!
I am convinced, that as the author continues, she will gain more recognition and notoriety for her continual willingness to push the MORBID limits of her mind!!
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