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Wrecked
I was never a good child. My previous foster families – twelve, to be exact – said I was a menace. A terror. My teachers claim I am truly disturbed. My pediatricians said I suffered from an imbalance due to something my mother did during my gestation. My psychiatrists and counselors reported that I was a psychopath.
The last are the ones that got it right.
But you see, though I was probably born this way – my childhood is plenty of evidence to the affirmation of such a claim – I’ve changed over the years. I became obsessed with Xan when we were kids, the day she told my foster family that I would never hurt her. That she trusted me. Unwise of her, perhaps, for at that time, I was indifferent to her. Later I fell in love with her. Xan, Issy, and Wade. They were all mine. Issy and Wade had come around but Xan… she didn’t know.
It didn’t change the fact that she was mine. It simply meant that I needed to get rid of the obstacle in my way. The real thing you ought to know is that, right now, I’m on a mission to burn everyone who has ever wrecked our girl. I don’t mean that figuratively. I’m going to light their sorry asses on fire and watched them die slow, agonizing deaths. I’m going to let their screams heal the wounds they inflicted on Xan and satisfy my need to punish anyone who’s ever hurt my girl.
For her, we will burn them all.
**This is a new adult, reverse harem, dark romance novel with a ‘why choose’ ending, meaning the main character gets a happily ever after with more than one man. It contains past emotional abuse, torture, molestation, explicit sex scenes, blood, murder. This is a MMFM book (there is some MM and MMF in here, too).
The last are the ones that got it right.
But you see, though I was probably born this way – my childhood is plenty of evidence to the affirmation of such a claim – I’ve changed over the years. I became obsessed with Xan when we were kids, the day she told my foster family that I would never hurt her. That she trusted me. Unwise of her, perhaps, for at that time, I was indifferent to her. Later I fell in love with her. Xan, Issy, and Wade. They were all mine. Issy and Wade had come around but Xan… she didn’t know.
It didn’t change the fact that she was mine. It simply meant that I needed to get rid of the obstacle in my way. The real thing you ought to know is that, right now, I’m on a mission to burn everyone who has ever wrecked our girl. I don’t mean that figuratively. I’m going to light their sorry asses on fire and watched them die slow, agonizing deaths. I’m going to let their screams heal the wounds they inflicted on Xan and satisfy my need to punish anyone who’s ever hurt my girl.
For her, we will burn them all.
**This is a new adult, reverse harem, dark romance novel with a ‘why choose’ ending, meaning the main character gets a happily ever after with more than one man. It contains past emotional abuse, torture, molestation, explicit sex scenes, blood, murder. This is a MMFM book (there is some MM and MMF in here, too).
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2021
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Crea Reitan
116 books1,133 followersCrea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. When she can't fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center - and utterly swoon-worthy! Don't ask her how many book boyfriends she has...
When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don't even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!
When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don't even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!
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February 20, 2022
This one wasn’t for me I just couldn’t get a read on the characters involved and didn’t feel any personal connection to them either. So before I get started I just want to clarify that I have no issue with the dark content that wasn’t the problem I was definitely aware of that before I began and I usually like this type of story but here it just wasn’t working for me in any capacity. The idea was great a murder spree to right past wrongs but the execution and reasoning felt somewhat flawed. The characters themselves felt very one-dimensional and the style of narration with its back and forth time jumps jarring.
So I did have some issues: there was stuff here that just didn’t make much sense to me take for example Xan’s first boyfriend Noah from when she was a teenager just why did he do what he did? there’s no actual reason or explanation for his actions and then later on again just why? it makes little sense. Who were his co-conspirators what were their reasons and intentions for getting involved and why come after her again now and another thing how did he even locate her? I mean as far as I can make out they initially locked Xan in a barn and just psychologically terrorised her from the outside what was the actual end game and most importantly the point.
Also giving Azlan the ability to create fire when he’s mad was just plain old strange: this isn’t a paranormal and that’s literally the only paranormal thing in the whole book so it just felt really out of place and a bit odd and nobody even seems phased by his fire-starter capabilities. When it first occurred I had to reread the entire passage as I definitely thought I’d misunderstood something.
Let's talk Berta her fate bothered me let me stress that I have no issue with storylines that go down this particular route and if this was just something they were all doing for shit and giggles it would have been fine. But the only way this would have worked for me in its present form was if Berta was still an utter bitch but she wasn’t in fact she’d turned her life around and was very contrite and sorry for her prior behaviour and the most important fact of all; she was a child when this bullying occurred. I just found that the whole incident left a bad taste in my mouth. I don’t mind blood and torture but please own it for what it is the justification used here just didn’t work in this instance.
I also don’t get how nobody has cottoned on to what this lot are doing people connected with this bunch are disappearing and dying left right and centre and they all have a common denominator Xan. They do take precautions to conceal their little murder spree they like to burn things up to destroy the evidence but still, a moron could follow their trail of destruction and I’m sure their luck would definitely run out in the real world. And just why did these boys wait so long to step-in with Xan. She's been getting into all these unhealthy abusive relationships man the girls unlucky, If they’d just claimed her earlier their kill list would be so much shorter that’s for sure. I also don’t actually feel like I know much about wade or Issy their characters for me definitely lacked substance I also thought the same with Xan. In fact, the only one I felt was truly expanded on here was Azlan.
So the writing here was actually ok though I did feel like an observer which did take away the horror I should have experienced here. This also very much had a tell style to everything but then the initial premise I did find intriguing. One thing that bothered me was this Is actually told from dual POV which was strange just because there were meant to be two other main characters here not just Azlan and Xan. Because of this, it did feel like it cut the other two out of the narrative relegating them then to secondary status and then it also time jumps a lot from past to present.
But it was mostly the unbelievable scenarios that really spoilt things not because of what occurs here but for the lack of any further clarification. Also, be aware if you're going to give this a go it’s gory personally that didn’t bother me and despite all the torture death and blood I strangely didn’t actually find this that dark a read.
Unfortunately, this just wasn’t for me far too many plot holes and an overall sense of detachment to satisfy. I found myself getting bored and heavily skimming and I found the sex scenes very mechanical with a lack of chemistry. Don’t get me wrong this did have some positives and I did finish but then it just also felt slightly odd as well. I voluntary reviewed a copy of Wrecked.
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February 8, 2022
This is a pretty dark and bloody story. I'm talking copious amounts of torture, so be warned. It feels like the author was trying to add as much violence as possible, to the point where it became too much and felt redundant. I think we get the point that Azlan is a psychopath and Xan has been through more trauma than the next twenty people combined. I thought the premise was good, but if the 'darkness' was dialed back, it would have been better.
What I did like was the strong, protective men and Xan being sweet and caring despite what she's been through. I also enjoyed the relationship among them and that the men were in love with each other too. It was like a found family kind of and that's something I love in stories.
This wasn't quite what I thought it would be and I wish the paranormal aspect had been explored more. I did have a good time reading it and will be checking out other books from the author.
Content warnings: violence, blood, sexual assault, torture, death, explicit sexual scenes
What I did like was the strong, protective men and Xan being sweet and caring despite what she's been through. I also enjoyed the relationship among them and that the men were in love with each other too. It was like a found family kind of and that's something I love in stories.
This wasn't quite what I thought it would be and I wish the paranormal aspect had been explored more. I did have a good time reading it and will be checking out other books from the author.
Content warnings: violence, blood, sexual assault, torture, death, explicit sexual scenes
October 23, 2021
I'll start by saying this book is for those of you who crave the darkest reads with lots of triggers. In Wrecked, you have violence, blood, psychological and physical torture, rape and abusive relationships (not from the harem), gruesome deaths, people being set on fire alive, etc. I mean, it is very dark. Xan (short for Alexandra) has had the worst luck going through life. Almost every person in her life hurt her on some level, some more than others. Meanwhile, she was developping her friendship with her stepbrother, Issy, and the two boys next door, Wade and Azlan. At the beginning of the book, Azlan, Wade and Issy decide to avenge Xan by killing everybody who ever hurt her and that's how the story (and romantic relationship) starts. It's a dual POV (Azlan and Xan), you've got some MM since the guys were in an already established relationship before including Xan in it, lots of violence, steamy scenes in between and a surprising HEA. I'm giving it four stars, but only because it was a bit too dark for me. The book is still awesome and definitely deserves to be picked up and read.
October 19, 2021
This is a dark story, I wouldn't call it a dark romance, but it is a story about love and family with darker elements from life, like survivors, and punishing the guilty. Have you ever had something bad happen to you? Did the person who hurt you get away with it? Fiction can be cathartic, Wrecked came in like a wrecking ball and gave me all the feels. Azlan makes no excuses for himself, he just is..and wow is he special..beautiful and deadly, and Xan is sweet and tired of hurting. Last Issy and Wade close the circle and make a family, both sweet, protective, but a little psycho. This book is a trip you won't soon forget, but you shouldn't miss it!
October 22, 2021
If you’ve ever dreamt of getting revenge on someone that’s hurt you this is the book for you.
Wade, Aslan and Issy are on a mission to punish all the people that have hurt Xan throughout her life. They travel across the country dealing out death and destruction to make these people pay for their horrible actions.
If you have a weak stomach be prepared because the guys are quite creative in their punishments and they are ruthless in their quest to get vengeance for Xan, especially because of their deep feelings for her. There is also a little bit of a taboo aspect to the romance storyline.
I wouldn’t necessarily call this a dark romance aside from the storyline being a little dark. I enjoyed this book and it was very satisfying to read about bad people getting punished for what they did and facing the consequences of their actions
Wade, Aslan and Issy are on a mission to punish all the people that have hurt Xan throughout her life. They travel across the country dealing out death and destruction to make these people pay for their horrible actions.
If you have a weak stomach be prepared because the guys are quite creative in their punishments and they are ruthless in their quest to get vengeance for Xan, especially because of their deep feelings for her. There is also a little bit of a taboo aspect to the romance storyline.
I wouldn’t necessarily call this a dark romance aside from the storyline being a little dark. I enjoyed this book and it was very satisfying to read about bad people getting punished for what they did and facing the consequences of their actions
October 22, 2021
My god
She did it again! This amazing masterpiece was so above and beyond that the it took me only a couple hours to finish it because I was just that intrigued. The wicked wrongs done to the FMC that her men are making right is so intense but also gets you right in the feels. Idk many people that wouldn't want their enemies to die in horrible ways and the fmc's men made that happen for her. Also the fact that she can be the person she is after everything just makes you envious in the best way. Now.... The romance and the revenge are all good but the wicked lust going down HOLY PAJAMAS YASSSS!!!!! I could read Crea's books forever and stay loving them and her. I don't think there's anything she writes that doesn't draw you in and make you her willing reading slave.
She did it again! This amazing masterpiece was so above and beyond that the it took me only a couple hours to finish it because I was just that intrigued. The wicked wrongs done to the FMC that her men are making right is so intense but also gets you right in the feels. Idk many people that wouldn't want their enemies to die in horrible ways and the fmc's men made that happen for her. Also the fact that she can be the person she is after everything just makes you envious in the best way. Now.... The romance and the revenge are all good but the wicked lust going down HOLY PAJAMAS YASSSS!!!!! I could read Crea's books forever and stay loving them and her. I don't think there's anything she writes that doesn't draw you in and make you her willing reading slave.
October 23, 2021
After being introduced to these characters in The Princess and Her Alphaholes anthology, I was surprised by Crea’s writing. I was excited to read the full story/book when it was announced. This story was plenty dark along with a good amount of steam. Some may not like the whole revenge/torture part but I know what it’s like to want revenge though I’ll never get it. Reading about someone else getting their’s is the next best thing. I love how these guys feel so protective of Xan. They’re a little psycho but their hearts are in the right place, right? Loved reading something a bit difference from Crea and the ultimate revenge story!
November 5, 2021
Have you ever been done dirty, let down by the system and wished that they would get what they deserve?
This book meets that need. It is very dark, with lots of triggers and also graphic torture so bear that in mind before and as you read.
The love interests have a list of the female leads tormentors and they are definitely checking them off one by one. It's very cathartic, in a dark and twisted way.
If you like taboo, girl/boy next door, reverse harem and don't mind a bit of gore then this is the book for you.
This book meets that need. It is very dark, with lots of triggers and also graphic torture so bear that in mind before and as you read.
The love interests have a list of the female leads tormentors and they are definitely checking them off one by one. It's very cathartic, in a dark and twisted way.
If you like taboo, girl/boy next door, reverse harem and don't mind a bit of gore then this is the book for you.
October 25, 2021
I have never read a Crea Reitan book that I haven't loved, and this one is no different. Why is it that the psychos are always so delicious?!?! Xan, Az, Issy, and Wade are 🔥🔥🔥. I love the lengths these guys go to to protect Xan and offer her the closure that she doesn't know she needs, as well as provide for each others needs 🥵🥵🥵.
November 5, 2021
Dark but well written!
I actually enjoyed this book a lot. We all know there are some sick people out there so in a way its nice to see revenge! Really well written, but if you are squeamish then tread carefully xxx
I actually enjoyed this book a lot. We all know there are some sick people out there so in a way its nice to see revenge! Really well written, but if you are squeamish then tread carefully xxx
November 3, 2021
If you like psychos, this is the book for you. If you've ever been bullied and dreamed of getting revenge then this is definitely the book for you. This book is the perfect example of getting back at our bullies and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Love knows no bounds....especially when it's the love of three psychos! Enjoy!
October 22, 2021
This one was a doozy, there’s a lot of blood and revenge but also a lot of bonding and love to counter it. Xan and her boys have been “family” since they were kids and although it’s taken them a long time to nail down their dynamic, they are inseparable. Overall this was a fascinating story and very different from the other books I’ve read so far.
October 22, 2021
Dangerously Dark
Wreaked is a Dark, spicy reverse harem romance. If you have triggers then this probably isn’t for you, read the warnings first. This covers an array of trauma. Three men obsessed to the point danger to anyone outside of the group.
Wreaked is a Dark, spicy reverse harem romance. If you have triggers then this probably isn’t for you, read the warnings first. This covers an array of trauma. Three men obsessed to the point danger to anyone outside of the group.
November 1, 2021
Very dark theme
Xan is a girl that has had many abusive and bad things happen to her. Az is a boy adopted next door. Wade his his adopted brother and Izzy is Xan's. This book is about how Az brings this group together to go on a killing spree of all the people that have harmed Xan.
Xan is a girl that has had many abusive and bad things happen to her. Az is a boy adopted next door. Wade his his adopted brother and Izzy is Xan's. This book is about how Az brings this group together to go on a killing spree of all the people that have harmed Xan.
October 26, 2021
Psychos hell bent on revenge. 😍
This was a fun stand alone that follows a woman and her 3 men as they go on an adventure enacting their revenge on those who have wronged her in the past. It is dark and can be triggering to readers who struggle to read about abuse. This type of read may not be for everyone. I think the author has done an amazing job plotting out the entire book and fleshing out all the details. I have read stand alones before that seem rushed or lack explanations which then leaves me confused or with questions.
I love the men in Xan’s life because they would do literally anything for her. There is some MM in here but I want to note that this foursome sees themselves as one unit. They would do anything for each other.
Another great book by this author. Everything she has put out has been phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
This was a fun stand alone that follows a woman and her 3 men as they go on an adventure enacting their revenge on those who have wronged her in the past. It is dark and can be triggering to readers who struggle to read about abuse. This type of read may not be for everyone. I think the author has done an amazing job plotting out the entire book and fleshing out all the details. I have read stand alones before that seem rushed or lack explanations which then leaves me confused or with questions.
I love the men in Xan’s life because they would do literally anything for her. There is some MM in here but I want to note that this foursome sees themselves as one unit. They would do anything for each other.
Another great book by this author. Everything she has put out has been phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
October 28, 2021
Phenomenal!
I absolutely LOVED this unique take on the dark contemporary RH. While Xan (fmc) IS the center of the world for the men in the group, she’s not the main protagonist. Az is a stunningly psychotic and loving antihero that after much trauma, has built the perfect family for himself. While technically multiple POV we only get Az in the present and Xan in the past; another way this book is different than most.
But when it comes down to it… MMMF, step-siblings, revenge killing… Phenomenal. 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥
I absolutely LOVED this unique take on the dark contemporary RH. While Xan (fmc) IS the center of the world for the men in the group, she’s not the main protagonist. Az is a stunningly psychotic and loving antihero that after much trauma, has built the perfect family for himself. While technically multiple POV we only get Az in the present and Xan in the past; another way this book is different than most.
But when it comes down to it… MMMF, step-siblings, revenge killing… Phenomenal. 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥
October 27, 2021
Wow, what a read, this book grabbed me and kept me reading till I reached the very last page. It moves along at a pace which made for an easy and enjoyable read. The characters are awesome and you feel as though you know them forever and you cannot help but love them. This book has to be read, you will not be sorry that you did.
October 19, 2021
Dark read - You have been warned.
Anyone that has ever been bullied or mistreated can admit to thinking up ways to punish those responsible, imagining all the possible ways to make them pay. Well Wrecked brings your violent revenge daydreams to life.
Azlan was labelled as the disturbed kid bounced from foster home to foster home with a reputation for violence. All that changes when he meets the Parkers and finds his first ever friend in new foster brother Wade. Az soon discovers the Parkers are the first family he doesn’t want to hurt.
Issy is the boy next door, as Wades best friend he accepts Az as one of them with the three boys becoming inseparable. Xan is Issys younger step sister and the object of Az, Wade and Issys affection although they were all afraid to tell her for fear of being rejected.
Xan’s life has been anything but easy and Az has had enough. While the trio couldn’t always protect her they are determined to show Xan exactly how much she means to them and finally make her theirs. After collecting her from her abusive boyfriend they set off on a road trip designed to rid Xan of all her past traumas by torturing and killing anyone that has ever caused her pain.
Our story flips between Az’s POV, Xan flashbacks and a childhood flashback. It’s violent from the get go and although we are given a “death list” there are still a few surprises along the way.
This is a fantastic read. It is currently a standalone but has been left open for more books.
TW include but not limited to bullying, mental & physical abuse, torture, mutilation, attempted murder, murder, rape, Arson with extreme violence throughout.
Includes m/m & DP, foster and step brother taboo romance (although none of the characters are blood related they were raised step siblings and foster siblings.)
Anyone that has ever been bullied or mistreated can admit to thinking up ways to punish those responsible, imagining all the possible ways to make them pay. Well Wrecked brings your violent revenge daydreams to life.
Azlan was labelled as the disturbed kid bounced from foster home to foster home with a reputation for violence. All that changes when he meets the Parkers and finds his first ever friend in new foster brother Wade. Az soon discovers the Parkers are the first family he doesn’t want to hurt.
Issy is the boy next door, as Wades best friend he accepts Az as one of them with the three boys becoming inseparable. Xan is Issys younger step sister and the object of Az, Wade and Issys affection although they were all afraid to tell her for fear of being rejected.
Xan’s life has been anything but easy and Az has had enough. While the trio couldn’t always protect her they are determined to show Xan exactly how much she means to them and finally make her theirs. After collecting her from her abusive boyfriend they set off on a road trip designed to rid Xan of all her past traumas by torturing and killing anyone that has ever caused her pain.
Our story flips between Az’s POV, Xan flashbacks and a childhood flashback. It’s violent from the get go and although we are given a “death list” there are still a few surprises along the way.
This is a fantastic read. It is currently a standalone but has been left open for more books.
TW include but not limited to bullying, mental & physical abuse, torture, mutilation, attempted murder, murder, rape, Arson with extreme violence throughout.
Includes m/m & DP, foster and step brother taboo romance (although none of the characters are blood related they were raised step siblings and foster siblings.)
November 24, 2021
must read if you like dark RH
I absolutely loved this book, it’s a RH that is told mainly from the point of view of one of the guys in the harem, which is new to me, as all the books I’ve read are told by the FMC, but the way Crea Reitan has written it, completely works.
This book is Dark, there’s a lot of torture and the guys are psychos, especially Azlan, but they completely love Xan
I absolutely loved this book, it’s a RH that is told mainly from the point of view of one of the guys in the harem, which is new to me, as all the books I’ve read are told by the FMC, but the way Crea Reitan has written it, completely works.
This book is Dark, there’s a lot of torture and the guys are psychos, especially Azlan, but they completely love Xan
November 20, 2022
As someone has read my recently reviews of Crea Reitan's books, knows that I'm a huge fan of her and that I only now decided to read all the books of her, I haven't so far. At least, as long as it is a standalone or a finished series. Or a series of standalones. Otherwise, I don't read it yet. There are reasons for that, of course. But writing it down here would only digress from the review. And I have done that in some reviews already, so I kind of try to keep it at minimum. And I don't want to distract from the main point—the book. 😉
So, back to topic. Of course, I loved it. It was fantastic to read (as always). I love dark stories and psychotic characters. As well as antiheroes.
The only exception for me is bully romance troupe (the harem are the bullies at first). I do read it, if the story sounds interesting. But it is definitely not my favorite kind of book. Again, a lot of reasons why not. But I think it has a lot to do with the fact, that I know what it's like to be bullied. And there is a difference between bullying or being the enemy of someone, too. So, it really depends on the book and plot. And if there is good groveling or not. Often, it is not.
So, a bully book is not the same as an enemies-to-lover book. As I said, there is a difference for me in being the enemy for someone or the bully of someone. Enemies see eye to eye, because you choose your enemy in some way. For example, the other is powerful themselves, or they do something, that you don't like or misunderstand it. You are more wary of an enemy. And it is easier to redeem. Whereas there isn't typically a good reason for bullying, and do permanent damage to the mind and sometimes body, too. It's mostly about feeling powerful through causing fear, and it's typically someone weaker. Someone, who didn't do anything to them. And they think is lesser. Or they know they can get away with it. So, there is an imbalance.
But as I said, I tend to digress. So, back to the book and why it hasn't the full five stars.
This book has a lot of things I loved. Especially the psycho part was what appealed to me the most. A surprise was the ability of Az, too. I appreciated that, because it makes it more paranormal than just simply contemporary (which I don't really often read). And I love the friends-to-lovers troupe, too. Especially, childhood friends. And here is a hint of forbidden in it, too. With the step sibling theme. I don't mind the bloody parts. I don't have any real triggers. Even the bullying isn't a real one, because I can separate myself from that. So, no issues with that.
But, of course, there were parts in the book I couldn't really overlook. Of course, because Az is a psychopath, I know some things are just indifferent and over the top at some point. And emotions aren't logical all the time. I could understand the sentiment, why they did a lot of what they did.
But not every kill felt justified. For example, Berta. She was a bully as a kid. Yes. And that was really shitty and bad for Xan. But Berta wasn't the same kid anymore. She got her life back on track and was apparently brilliant and a good reformed person. The thing is, there is a reason why you can't account a child the same way as an adult. Children often tend to do stupid stuff. They are bound to make mistakes. They typically react negatively because of problems in the environment. As seen with Az himself. I mean, he was abused and hurt as a kid. So, that changed his view on humans in general. Until the Parkers, no one tried to help him heal in some way.
So, Berta was a kid as she bullied Xan. I get it, that you can't forgive or forget that. But killing someone for something they did as a kid, seems too much. Yeah, of course, I get that you want to punish someone for the crimes. The justice system isn't always fair at that point. But here, killing was too much. I mean, they let Xan's abusive father live. And he was an adult who knows better. And was still an asshole. Berta was not. At least, of what we saw.
I'm not sure about Jules, too. Mainly, because I think she wasn't in a good place, either. The way she was described, she seemed depressed. And yeah, she was jealous of Xan. But still, she seemed to love Xan and was her best friend. I mean, Xan realized herself, that something wasn't right with her friend at the time of the incident. Even though it wasn't right trying to kill Xan and herself. And yeah, it is shitty and haunted and hurt Xan. But mental health, again, isn't something that lets you act logical. And it didn't really help Xan. I don't know. It didn't sit really well with me. Again, thinking of her father, I thought he deserved it more to die. But he lived.
The rest of the people I can get. But what they did was more terrible. Though, I don't get the reasoning of all of them. For example, Noah. Yeah, Az said he was a psychopath, too. But it wasn't really explained why he did that to Xan. And why his friends and brother were part of that.
Generally, I don't like it, that we don't get much on reasoning or how certain parts were executed. I mean, Sutton Dock told them the names of the rapists. But she wasn't sure about them. How did Az determine, that he has the right persons?
So, there were many instances where things were glossed over, but wished were explained more. And I don't really understand why they waited so long. I get it, that when they were kids, they were limited in their possibilities, and they didn't want to risk Az to be taken away. But after? A lot of stuff wouldn't have happened at all. I mean, why would they enable Brennan to become her boyfriend in the first place? Wouldn't you try to protect your loved ones, before they can get hurt? I mean, they loved each other clearly. I get it, when Xan was still a minor/younger, that they didn't act on it. That would have been too much. But when she wasn't a child anymore? Why wait and let her be hurt more?
So, overall, I enjoyed the book in many aspects. There was spice and all. And a HEA. But as I said, I can't overlook what didn't really fit for me. That's the first book of Crea, I rate with 4 stars. But still, it was a great read for me.
So, back to topic. Of course, I loved it. It was fantastic to read (as always). I love dark stories and psychotic characters. As well as antiheroes.
The only exception for me is bully romance troupe (the harem are the bullies at first). I do read it, if the story sounds interesting. But it is definitely not my favorite kind of book. Again, a lot of reasons why not. But I think it has a lot to do with the fact, that I know what it's like to be bullied. And there is a difference between bullying or being the enemy of someone, too. So, it really depends on the book and plot. And if there is good groveling or not. Often, it is not.
So, a bully book is not the same as an enemies-to-lover book. As I said, there is a difference for me in being the enemy for someone or the bully of someone. Enemies see eye to eye, because you choose your enemy in some way. For example, the other is powerful themselves, or they do something, that you don't like or misunderstand it. You are more wary of an enemy. And it is easier to redeem. Whereas there isn't typically a good reason for bullying, and do permanent damage to the mind and sometimes body, too. It's mostly about feeling powerful through causing fear, and it's typically someone weaker. Someone, who didn't do anything to them. And they think is lesser. Or they know they can get away with it. So, there is an imbalance.
But as I said, I tend to digress. So, back to the book and why it hasn't the full five stars.
This book has a lot of things I loved. Especially the psycho part was what appealed to me the most. A surprise was the ability of Az, too. I appreciated that, because it makes it more paranormal than just simply contemporary (which I don't really often read). And I love the friends-to-lovers troupe, too. Especially, childhood friends. And here is a hint of forbidden in it, too. With the step sibling theme. I don't mind the bloody parts. I don't have any real triggers. Even the bullying isn't a real one, because I can separate myself from that. So, no issues with that.
But, of course, there were parts in the book I couldn't really overlook. Of course, because Az is a psychopath, I know some things are just indifferent and over the top at some point. And emotions aren't logical all the time. I could understand the sentiment, why they did a lot of what they did.
But not every kill felt justified. For example, Berta. She was a bully as a kid. Yes. And that was really shitty and bad for Xan. But Berta wasn't the same kid anymore. She got her life back on track and was apparently brilliant and a good reformed person. The thing is, there is a reason why you can't account a child the same way as an adult. Children often tend to do stupid stuff. They are bound to make mistakes. They typically react negatively because of problems in the environment. As seen with Az himself. I mean, he was abused and hurt as a kid. So, that changed his view on humans in general. Until the Parkers, no one tried to help him heal in some way.
So, Berta was a kid as she bullied Xan. I get it, that you can't forgive or forget that. But killing someone for something they did as a kid, seems too much. Yeah, of course, I get that you want to punish someone for the crimes. The justice system isn't always fair at that point. But here, killing was too much. I mean, they let Xan's abusive father live. And he was an adult who knows better. And was still an asshole. Berta was not. At least, of what we saw.
I'm not sure about Jules, too. Mainly, because I think she wasn't in a good place, either. The way she was described, she seemed depressed. And yeah, she was jealous of Xan. But still, she seemed to love Xan and was her best friend. I mean, Xan realized herself, that something wasn't right with her friend at the time of the incident. Even though it wasn't right trying to kill Xan and herself. And yeah, it is shitty and haunted and hurt Xan. But mental health, again, isn't something that lets you act logical. And it didn't really help Xan. I don't know. It didn't sit really well with me. Again, thinking of her father, I thought he deserved it more to die. But he lived.
The rest of the people I can get. But what they did was more terrible. Though, I don't get the reasoning of all of them. For example, Noah. Yeah, Az said he was a psychopath, too. But it wasn't really explained why he did that to Xan. And why his friends and brother were part of that.
Generally, I don't like it, that we don't get much on reasoning or how certain parts were executed. I mean, Sutton Dock told them the names of the rapists. But she wasn't sure about them. How did Az determine, that he has the right persons?
So, there were many instances where things were glossed over, but wished were explained more. And I don't really understand why they waited so long. I get it, that when they were kids, they were limited in their possibilities, and they didn't want to risk Az to be taken away. But after? A lot of stuff wouldn't have happened at all. I mean, why would they enable Brennan to become her boyfriend in the first place? Wouldn't you try to protect your loved ones, before they can get hurt? I mean, they loved each other clearly. I get it, when Xan was still a minor/younger, that they didn't act on it. That would have been too much. But when she wasn't a child anymore? Why wait and let her be hurt more?
So, overall, I enjoyed the book in many aspects. There was spice and all. And a HEA. But as I said, I can't overlook what didn't really fit for me. That's the first book of Crea, I rate with 4 stars. But still, it was a great read for me.
July 8, 2021
4+ stars on this Havoc type book. I really enjoyed this preview of what's to come.
October 24, 2021
I've been waiting for Wrecked since reading a few chapters of it in the Princess and her Alphaholes anthology. I loved everything that Crea added to that previous read and all the details that she incorporated into the story to really show how traumatic of a past some of these characters experienced.
What was different about this book was that although it had multiple POV, you really don't get the viewpoint of each character in the group like many other books. What Crea did with this book was interesting and unique in that it was told from the point of view of only one of the male characters with the female point of view showing up only in flashbacks and memories of her traumas. I don't think I've ever read a reverse harem like this where the female isn't included in the main point of view in the story. It surely made this book stand out to me while reading.
The format of the story was easy to follow with the whole flashback of the trauma (from either Xan or Az's perspective) coming first and then their plan on how to get back at this particular bully or abuser afterwards. It was very cut and dry and easy to follow along with. Sometimes flashbacks can become confusing when added along the present storyline, but this separation made the story pretty straightforward with what was happening. The way the victims were revealed before anything actually happened to them didn't make it less exciting or less suspenseful. It felt like we were crossing them off the list right along with the characters.
I think a lot of times situations like the ones Xan and the other characters went through (ie: bullying, mental, sexual, or physical abuse, and manipulation) aren't addressed the way they need to be. They're oftentimes overlooked or the victims not believed, allowing the abuser to get away with their actions with little to no consequence. I really enjoyed seeing this group seeking vengeance against those who wronged them. They were protective towards one another and psychotic in a way that was very specific. Their hits had valid reasons behind them and weren't just for the thrill of the kill. I really enjoyed following along with them as they served their own form of justice.
What was different about this book was that although it had multiple POV, you really don't get the viewpoint of each character in the group like many other books. What Crea did with this book was interesting and unique in that it was told from the point of view of only one of the male characters with the female point of view showing up only in flashbacks and memories of her traumas. I don't think I've ever read a reverse harem like this where the female isn't included in the main point of view in the story. It surely made this book stand out to me while reading.
The format of the story was easy to follow with the whole flashback of the trauma (from either Xan or Az's perspective) coming first and then their plan on how to get back at this particular bully or abuser afterwards. It was very cut and dry and easy to follow along with. Sometimes flashbacks can become confusing when added along the present storyline, but this separation made the story pretty straightforward with what was happening. The way the victims were revealed before anything actually happened to them didn't make it less exciting or less suspenseful. It felt like we were crossing them off the list right along with the characters.
I think a lot of times situations like the ones Xan and the other characters went through (ie: bullying, mental, sexual, or physical abuse, and manipulation) aren't addressed the way they need to be. They're oftentimes overlooked or the victims not believed, allowing the abuser to get away with their actions with little to no consequence. I really enjoyed seeing this group seeking vengeance against those who wronged them. They were protective towards one another and psychotic in a way that was very specific. Their hits had valid reasons behind them and weren't just for the thrill of the kill. I really enjoyed following along with them as they served their own form of justice.
October 30, 2021
DNF
I stopped at Berthas death.... I'm sorry but I read dark books all the time and this part just made me idk I had to stop. Really? They were both children and yes bulling doesn't make anything right. But they looked into her and number one she straightened out. She didn't continue to bully. She made herself better. She was smart could have advanced science. Even as they were getting ready to kill her she told them her own home life was violent. Two wrongs don't make a right. Xan can say she killed her for all the other girls but she is nothing but a cold heartless killer. I could have went with this if she continued to be cruel or a bully. But she didn't. She became something. Stopped the line with her.
Also don't like how all three claim they love her but they have all been sleeping together since high school yet she knows nothing and they let her be with other men who abuse her. Seems to me you left her behind. Why now? Why do all this now?
I also don't like this past present flying.
To me it seems that most of Xans problems come from not speaking up. Dating crackhols. But really it started with her father. He basically taught her it's ok I on be abused by everyone. Sadly know one tried to fix those thoughts. Not her mother who allowed her sick sister to gravely injure her. Not her step father, Issy, Wade or Az. This book and what I read was nothing but a girl being abused all the time, well the boys just had sex and killed people. Then everyone went on a killing spree. Not I was fine with Brennan and her father's death, the other two ex boyfriends and even the ex best friend but when they lit that girl on fire who was a bully as a CHILD and turned herself around and no one was bothered to see that it seems a bit pot calling kettle black in the case of Asland HIMSELF... the killer kid. I'm sorry major DNF. I've never read this author and now I'm unsure I even want to try another book. I saw this one on M. Sinclair's page and thought it sounded good. Wasn't a series so it would have a ending and I wouldn't be stuck waiting..... But nope.
I stopped at Berthas death.... I'm sorry but I read dark books all the time and this part just made me idk I had to stop. Really? They were both children and yes bulling doesn't make anything right. But they looked into her and number one she straightened out. She didn't continue to bully. She made herself better. She was smart could have advanced science. Even as they were getting ready to kill her she told them her own home life was violent. Two wrongs don't make a right. Xan can say she killed her for all the other girls but she is nothing but a cold heartless killer. I could have went with this if she continued to be cruel or a bully. But she didn't. She became something. Stopped the line with her.
Also don't like how all three claim they love her but they have all been sleeping together since high school yet she knows nothing and they let her be with other men who abuse her. Seems to me you left her behind. Why now? Why do all this now?
I also don't like this past present flying.
To me it seems that most of Xans problems come from not speaking up. Dating crackhols. But really it started with her father. He basically taught her it's ok I on be abused by everyone. Sadly know one tried to fix those thoughts. Not her mother who allowed her sick sister to gravely injure her. Not her step father, Issy, Wade or Az. This book and what I read was nothing but a girl being abused all the time, well the boys just had sex and killed people. Then everyone went on a killing spree. Not I was fine with Brennan and her father's death, the other two ex boyfriends and even the ex best friend but when they lit that girl on fire who was a bully as a CHILD and turned herself around and no one was bothered to see that it seems a bit pot calling kettle black in the case of Asland HIMSELF... the killer kid. I'm sorry major DNF. I've never read this author and now I'm unsure I even want to try another book. I saw this one on M. Sinclair's page and thought it sounded good. Wasn't a series so it would have a ending and I wouldn't be stuck waiting..... But nope.
January 22, 2026
Details/ supporting stories to the main story line were missing that I felt threw the story. They didn't explain enough about his fire ability. How Wade and Issy found out? if he could do all of this research and find people, why not look into his bio family to find out how he got this? His fire runs on him being angry but he burn his who house and parents as an infant?
I also felt the punishments/deaths didn't always fit the crime. Her college roommate drugged her and had 6 guys run a train on her = she is stretched by cranks (not unlit limbs were taken off or death, maybe light skin tearing but author doesn't say) she's then taken down and set on fire.
Her college professor who moved his hand up her leg and brushed her cat while suggesting a trade for grades = dripping his arm in acid over and over until they saw bone, then stripped him and laid him on a table with a pipe above him slowly dripping acid on him. From check to package for 11 hours. Then put him in his car and blew him up.....There are a couple others that the punishment seemed to much for the crime or not enough for the crime.
I think the story line is good but it could be better if it had more details on key parts.
I also felt the punishments/deaths didn't always fit the crime. Her college roommate drugged her and had 6 guys run a train on her = she is stretched by cranks (not unlit limbs were taken off or death, maybe light skin tearing but author doesn't say) she's then taken down and set on fire.
Her college professor who moved his hand up her leg and brushed her cat while suggesting a trade for grades = dripping his arm in acid over and over until they saw bone, then stripped him and laid him on a table with a pipe above him slowly dripping acid on him. From check to package for 11 hours. Then put him in his car and blew him up.....There are a couple others that the punishment seemed to much for the crime or not enough for the crime.
I think the story line is good but it could be better if it had more details on key parts.
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October 26, 2021
I love this author, but I hate dark themed books. Yet, knowing it was dark I read the book, which is completely my fault.
What this story amounts to is FMC (and I give her that moniker only because she is the focus) is literally abused by everyone in her life save for seven people. I counted. As a result, the three men in her life who have loved her romantically since childhood save her from her abusive current boyfriend and go on a killing spree to take every single one of them out, led by their lovable psychopathic serial killer (arguably the main character) who can create fire with his unbridled RAGE. It is the only aspect of paranormal in the entire story so, yes, it’s jarring.
It’s not bad? It’s revenge porn in the way some people called the entire romance genre housewife porn.
Everyone but the serial killer is one-dimensional. All I can tell you about the others is one had a huge, thick dick and a low libido, and the other is her step brother who likes to fuck the serial killer, is the subject of many school girl crushes, and smirks a lot.
What this story amounts to is FMC (and I give her that moniker only because she is the focus) is literally abused by everyone in her life save for seven people. I counted. As a result, the three men in her life who have loved her romantically since childhood save her from her abusive current boyfriend and go on a killing spree to take every single one of them out, led by their lovable psychopathic serial killer (arguably the main character) who can create fire with his unbridled RAGE. It is the only aspect of paranormal in the entire story so, yes, it’s jarring.
It’s not bad? It’s revenge porn in the way some people called the entire romance genre housewife porn.
Everyone but the serial killer is one-dimensional. All I can tell you about the others is one had a huge, thick dick and a low libido, and the other is her step brother who likes to fuck the serial killer, is the subject of many school girl crushes, and smirks a lot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 24, 2023
A true morally gray anti hero
Spice: 3.5/5
A road-trip to right the wrongs of Xans past. 3 guys that work well together, are a tight group and love her and each other. Great group.
Xan is seriously the most unlucky human in the universe. How can someone grow up so privileged have so much just go wrong. I mean geez, she needed to be kept from making friends or boyfriends back in high school. It’s obvious she’s got a crap judge of character.
Not my favorite by Crea Reitan only because this is the first book I’m angry that most of the trauma would have been avoided if they’d just admitted their feelings years ago. Just seemed like unnecessary time apart and lots of trauma for no reason.
Spice: 3.5/5
A road-trip to right the wrongs of Xans past. 3 guys that work well together, are a tight group and love her and each other. Great group.
Xan is seriously the most unlucky human in the universe. How can someone grow up so privileged have so much just go wrong. I mean geez, she needed to be kept from making friends or boyfriends back in high school. It’s obvious she’s got a crap judge of character.
Not my favorite by Crea Reitan only because this is the first book I’m angry that most of the trauma would have been avoided if they’d just admitted their feelings years ago. Just seemed like unnecessary time apart and lots of trauma for no reason.
February 1, 2022
Wrecked is a story about revenge, love and embracing the darkness. Azlan, Wade and Issy are best friends who are in love with Issy’s younger step sister, Xan. Xan has a very troubled youth and Azlan, in particular, is very protective. After they age turn eighteen, they begin to plot their revenge against every one that has hurt Xan. A murder spree ensues and it’s actually pretty fulfilling.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are a lot of potential triggers in this book. Please read them and make sure this book is for you.
Wrecked’s format is very different than most books. The chapters are defined by the current victim with a view of their wrong doings against Xan and then back to present day. I liked it. The characters are exciting and have 100% embraced the darkness. I was left with some questions about how Az could make fire, but overall the story was really great.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are a lot of potential triggers in this book. Please read them and make sure this book is for you.
Wrecked’s format is very different than most books. The chapters are defined by the current victim with a view of their wrong doings against Xan and then back to present day. I liked it. The characters are exciting and have 100% embraced the darkness. I was left with some questions about how Az could make fire, but overall the story was really great.
April 24, 2022
A Dark Psychopath Reverse Harem
I downloaded this book because I was looking for non-bully reverse harems that I hadn’t read, and this popped up.
I didn’t expect it to be this good though. I thought that maybe it would pass the time, and while it did do that, it also did a lot more.
I honestly loved the plot and the characters so much more than I expected too.
All of the characters have a little bit of psycho in them, however Az is just a complete psychopath. He is also obsessive and extremely protective of the few that he loves.
Azlan, Wade and Issy have been best friends for years. The three guys who loved each other, but who also loved Issy’s stepsister, Xan.
I downloaded this book because I was looking for non-bully reverse harems that I hadn’t read, and this popped up.
I didn’t expect it to be this good though. I thought that maybe it would pass the time, and while it did do that, it also did a lot more.
I honestly loved the plot and the characters so much more than I expected too.
All of the characters have a little bit of psycho in them, however Az is just a complete psychopath. He is also obsessive and extremely protective of the few that he loves.
Azlan, Wade and Issy have been best friends for years. The three guys who loved each other, but who also loved Issy’s stepsister, Xan.
November 17, 2025
Le tenía muchas expectativas.
La historia en sí no está mal pero si tiene muchos agujeros que te dejan muy confundida. Uno de ellos es que al parecer Azlan hace fuego, sí, hace. ¿Por qué? Nadie sabe; y este no e sun libro paranormal o sobrenatural, es bien normal, excepto por eso.
Se supone que es un reverse harem pero solo se centran en Azlan quien es quien narra la mayor parte, en unos capítulos Xan narra pero es más que todo en el pasado pero igual no hace el efecto necesario como para considerarla importante, lo cual es loco por qué toda la trama y los personajes giran al rededor de ella.
La historia en sí no está mal pero si tiene muchos agujeros que te dejan muy confundida. Uno de ellos es que al parecer Azlan hace fuego, sí, hace. ¿Por qué? Nadie sabe; y este no e sun libro paranormal o sobrenatural, es bien normal, excepto por eso.
Se supone que es un reverse harem pero solo se centran en Azlan quien es quien narra la mayor parte, en unos capítulos Xan narra pero es más que todo en el pasado pero igual no hace el efecto necesario como para considerarla importante, lo cual es loco por qué toda la trama y los personajes giran al rededor de ella.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 22, 2021
Good book
I can say that this book was different and I can also say that Xan had the worst of luck in her life. But she was strong and she had 3 strong men to help her through it. Revenge was just too easy I would of preferred misery for the one that messed up her life. Az was something special his super power if you call it that was out of nowhere but I liked it. It was a long list of terrible people Xan had to go through but it was just terrible for her. No break I'm life until these guys finally decided to be with her. It wasn't so bad.
I can say that this book was different and I can also say that Xan had the worst of luck in her life. But she was strong and she had 3 strong men to help her through it. Revenge was just too easy I would of preferred misery for the one that messed up her life. Az was something special his super power if you call it that was out of nowhere but I liked it. It was a long list of terrible people Xan had to go through but it was just terrible for her. No break I'm life until these guys finally decided to be with her. It wasn't so bad.
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