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Devil's Cradle #3
The Monsters We Are
The Ancients and the Aeons. Two groups of powerful immortals on the brink of destruction, and at the heart of it all stands Wynter Dellavale.
Wynter is a witch who once sought sanctuary for herself and her coven in Devil's Cradle. Better known as 'the Home of Monsters', it was a place for outcasts and fugitives. She now wears the brand of Cain, the infamous Ancient, who has claimed her soul for all of eternity and doesn't plan on ever letting go.
Together, Wynter and Cain have prevailed over many powerful enemies, but now they face their final - and most terrifying - battle. As the last Aeon left standing, the all-powerful Adam is out for revenge. His terms: Cain and Wynter in exchange for peace. If Devil's Cradle won't deliver them, the full force of Adam's devastating rage will fall upon them all. As the stakes are raised, Cain and Wynter will do whatever it takes to defeat Adam and keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the monsters that live within them . . .
Wynter is a witch who once sought sanctuary for herself and her coven in Devil's Cradle. Better known as 'the Home of Monsters', it was a place for outcasts and fugitives. She now wears the brand of Cain, the infamous Ancient, who has claimed her soul for all of eternity and doesn't plan on ever letting go.
Together, Wynter and Cain have prevailed over many powerful enemies, but now they face their final - and most terrifying - battle. As the last Aeon left standing, the all-powerful Adam is out for revenge. His terms: Cain and Wynter in exchange for peace. If Devil's Cradle won't deliver them, the full force of Adam's devastating rage will fall upon them all. As the stakes are raised, Cain and Wynter will do whatever it takes to defeat Adam and keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the monsters that live within them . . .
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2025
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Suzanne Wright
68 books14.7k followersSuzanne Wright lives in England with her husband, two children, and her Bengal cats. When she's not spending time with her family, she's writing, reading, or doing her version of housework - sweeping the house with a look.
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May 6, 2025
3 Stars
As a huge SW fan, I kept thinking something was wrong with me for not loving books 1 and 2. And I kept thinking it was just timing. I re-read them both and ended up upgrading book 2 to 3-ish stars (from my original 2 star rating) which gave me hope I would love this final installment. Sadly, such was not the case. I don’t know why, but this series just didn’t hit for me the way her books usually do. I’ll just call it a loss and assume it’s me lol. The price tag was also a lot higher than her usual books.
I’ll still read whatever she puts out next. Can’t win them all.
As a huge SW fan, I kept thinking something was wrong with me for not loving books 1 and 2. And I kept thinking it was just timing. I re-read them both and ended up upgrading book 2 to 3-ish stars (from my original 2 star rating) which gave me hope I would love this final installment. Sadly, such was not the case. I don’t know why, but this series just didn’t hit for me the way her books usually do. I’ll just call it a loss and assume it’s me lol. The price tag was also a lot higher than her usual books.
I’ll still read whatever she puts out next. Can’t win them all.
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May 12, 2023I hate everyone who reads this book before me.
February 2, 2025
2.5 stars!😱😅
The Monsters We Are could have been brilliant but it just lost its steam. The conflict kept dragging and dragging, the relationship between Cain and Wynter, while sometimes incredibly hot, was a lot of telling and I wanted more between the two of them.
The secondary characters were almost primary characters and I was desperate for Cain and Wynter to be and do MORE. More passion, more intimacy, more alpha maleness, more internal entity play, more just everything.
I will always read anything Suzanne puts out but I just didn’t love this like I thought I would.
The Monsters We Are could have been brilliant but it just lost its steam. The conflict kept dragging and dragging, the relationship between Cain and Wynter, while sometimes incredibly hot, was a lot of telling and I wanted more between the two of them.
The secondary characters were almost primary characters and I was desperate for Cain and Wynter to be and do MORE. More passion, more intimacy, more alpha maleness, more internal entity play, more just everything.
I will always read anything Suzanne puts out but I just didn’t love this like I thought I would.
January 19, 2025
Awesome series!!! Loved it
January 25, 2025
I absolutely love this author and will read just about anything she writes. That being said, I think this trilogy should have been a standalone or a series similar to her shifter books where each one focuses on a different character.
I would recommend only reading this first book in this series as books two and three are pretty much exactly the same as book one. Same conversations, same battles, same love scenes, same EVERYTHING. No character growth, no surprises… nothing interesting. 🫠 I’m only giving this two stars because It hurts too much to give one.
I would recommend only reading this first book in this series as books two and three are pretty much exactly the same as book one. Same conversations, same battles, same love scenes, same EVERYTHING. No character growth, no surprises… nothing interesting. 🫠 I’m only giving this two stars because It hurts too much to give one.
January 26, 2025
3 stars only because it is better than the second part.
I'm glad they got their happy ending, but I don't think I'll be reading the other characters' stories if there gonna be any.
I'm glad they got their happy ending, but I don't think I'll be reading the other characters' stories if there gonna be any.
September 30, 2025
I Hope We Get More
4.5 Stars.
So close to a 5 star read!
The only reason it got 4.5 instead is I feel it was a bit to wordy in some areas and would have been better a few pages shorter.
That being said,
The main characters, Cain and Wynter are fantastic. Their personalities really grab you. But so does her coven! They are definitely all insane and made me laugh out loud numerous times.
The sex scenes are very hot.
This is also where we run into a few problems. There's just a bit to much of them.
I felt the story would have been better with one or two cut out.
I really hope Suzanne writes a spinoff of some of the other characters.
4.5 Stars.
So close to a 5 star read!
The only reason it got 4.5 instead is I feel it was a bit to wordy in some areas and would have been better a few pages shorter.
That being said,
The main characters, Cain and Wynter are fantastic. Their personalities really grab you. But so does her coven! They are definitely all insane and made me laugh out loud numerous times.
The sex scenes are very hot.
This is also where we run into a few problems. There's just a bit to much of them.
I felt the story would have been better with one or two cut out.
I really hope Suzanne writes a spinoff of some of the other characters.
May 8, 2025
I've been highly anticipating the final book and this completes the trilogy. In readiness to fully appreciate this, I did a complete reread of books one and two. I've adored this series and this author is a definite auto-buy for me. I especially appreciate her female FMCs and just how put together and non-game playing they all are which Wynter was typical of. Wynter is such an icon and I adored her. I also loved the dynamic she and Cain share and how far he is willing to go to keep her safe even though she's more than capable of protecting herself.
This had all of the action and humorous camaraderie of its predecessors. The sense of found family is high and Wynter's coven was badass. This brought closure as the Ancients finally brought the fight to Aeon's doorstep in a dramatic finale that had me on the edge of my seat in pure gleeful anticipation. We finally received answers to all of the open questions and I was left feeling satisfied at the conclusion.
I recommend this trilogy especially if you are partial to strong female leads, found family and a humorous overtone sprinkled in within all of the serious stuff. If you like yourself a ruthless predatory immortal with a possessive streak a mile wild this should tick your boxes and more. I've enjoyed myself it's been a bloody blast all around.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
January 22, 2025
I always love and hate getting to the end of a trilogy.
You get all your answers and everything gets tied up into a perfect bow, but then you are also done.
The gift is given and while you can go back and relisten (which I have already done), the anticipation is gone.
The waiting that we hate so much is gone.
Anyone who has followed me for long enough knows Suzanne Wright is my unicorn author. The only author who can do no wrong in my mind. So really, my reviews are useless because I will never leave a bad one for her, because she has not written a book I won't relisten to over and over again. I really hope she continues this series and brings us some of these crazies in their own books.
You get all your answers and everything gets tied up into a perfect bow, but then you are also done.
The gift is given and while you can go back and relisten (which I have already done), the anticipation is gone.
The waiting that we hate so much is gone.
Anyone who has followed me for long enough knows Suzanne Wright is my unicorn author. The only author who can do no wrong in my mind. So really, my reviews are useless because I will never leave a bad one for her, because she has not written a book I won't relisten to over and over again. I really hope she continues this series and brings us some of these crazies in their own books.
August 29, 2025
Suzanne Wright closes the trilogy with power and intensity. The Monsters We Are takes everything built in the first two books and delivers a storm of action, secrets, and passion. The heroine is bold, the hero is dark yet loyal, and their bond feels unbreakable. What stands out is the way Wright shows that even in a world of monsters, love and loyalty define who we truly are.
January 16, 2025
The final book in Wynter and Cain’s story. I have waited years!
Let me preface this by saying I love Suzanne Wright. I have read almost her entire backlist and she writes a lot. She has a great balance of over the top protective and possessive men who also recognize the strength and capabilities of the heroines. There is plot and spice. She is one of my favorite romance authors. This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me though.
I really do love Cain and Wynter’s relationship. They are completely committed to each other. Burn the world down type of love. They have great communication and even though there is a part of Cain that wants to wrap her in bubble wrap he admires how strong and capable she is. Wynter is capable of protecting herself but she is willing to make some concessions to ease Cain’s anxiety. She doesn’t push away his help or protection just for the sake of it. But if he pushes it too far she stands her ground.
I wish Cain and Wynter had felt more like a team and we had seen them together more during the action scenes in the story. Wynter is often with her coven and Cain with the other ancients. They would take care of business or strategize separately then come back together. Why are we not combining forces here?
I have always loved the side characters from Suzanne Wrights other series. There is usually a great found family but this series didn’t deliver on it for me. Wynter’s coven, while hilarious at times, was almost too much. Hattie with her sex questions and Xavier always lying. It became repetitive and overdone. They felt like comic relief and not characters you really want to get to know or add value. Cain and the ancients weren’t much better. There was always a level of distrust between them. Something was missing. I would love an Azazeal and Annabel book though. They were bright spots.
This is Suzanne Wrights most ambitious world so far. Gods, ancients, aeons, millennia long wars and grudges. It was a lot and I almost wish I would have done a reread of books 1 and 2. Everything came together at the end and we see how a lot of strings had been pulled along the way. I knew at some point someone was going to betray them but I was never completely sure. It kept me guessing.
Overall some good and some bad. I would absolutely read more books in this world though. All hail Queen Suzanne.
Let me preface this by saying I love Suzanne Wright. I have read almost her entire backlist and she writes a lot. She has a great balance of over the top protective and possessive men who also recognize the strength and capabilities of the heroines. There is plot and spice. She is one of my favorite romance authors. This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me though.
I really do love Cain and Wynter’s relationship. They are completely committed to each other. Burn the world down type of love. They have great communication and even though there is a part of Cain that wants to wrap her in bubble wrap he admires how strong and capable she is. Wynter is capable of protecting herself but she is willing to make some concessions to ease Cain’s anxiety. She doesn’t push away his help or protection just for the sake of it. But if he pushes it too far she stands her ground.
I wish Cain and Wynter had felt more like a team and we had seen them together more during the action scenes in the story. Wynter is often with her coven and Cain with the other ancients. They would take care of business or strategize separately then come back together. Why are we not combining forces here?
I have always loved the side characters from Suzanne Wrights other series. There is usually a great found family but this series didn’t deliver on it for me. Wynter’s coven, while hilarious at times, was almost too much. Hattie with her sex questions and Xavier always lying. It became repetitive and overdone. They felt like comic relief and not characters you really want to get to know or add value. Cain and the ancients weren’t much better. There was always a level of distrust between them. Something was missing. I would love an Azazeal and Annabel book though. They were bright spots.
This is Suzanne Wrights most ambitious world so far. Gods, ancients, aeons, millennia long wars and grudges. It was a lot and I almost wish I would have done a reread of books 1 and 2. Everything came together at the end and we see how a lot of strings had been pulled along the way. I knew at some point someone was going to betray them but I was never completely sure. It kept me guessing.
Overall some good and some bad. I would absolutely read more books in this world though. All hail Queen Suzanne.
January 28, 2025
You know what? I agree with what the author said at the end of her book - this trilogy was "bonkers"
I honestly was not planning to review this book - SW does not write deep books. Fantasy, a ton of erotica, slapstick/bawdy humor - which is FINE and what I went in expecting. But here's my problem and it has got to do with the last few chapters of the book:
1. First of all, the "grand finale" was a let down. There was nothing grand and I felt like I was reading high schoolers fighting.
2. The deaths - Why did some of the characters die? No, I mean literally of what? How did it impact the other characters? It did nothing for the story apart from shock factor and honestly I was just befuddled by the deaths.
3. The Mythology is messed up. I'm not going to nitpick on this too much - I read the first two books after all. But considering the deity used and the mythology available.... what a waste.
Over all, I just felt nothing when I finished it which was honestly disappointing. SW has written some fun, light-hearted reads but this one definitely did not resonate with me.
I honestly was not planning to review this book - SW does not write deep books. Fantasy, a ton of erotica, slapstick/bawdy humor - which is FINE and what I went in expecting. But here's my problem and it has got to do with the last few chapters of the book:
1. First of all, the "grand finale" was a let down. There was nothing grand and I felt like I was reading high schoolers fighting.
2. The deaths - Why did some of the characters die? No, I mean literally of what? How did it impact the other characters? It did nothing for the story apart from shock factor and honestly I was just befuddled by the deaths.
3. The Mythology is messed up. I'm not going to nitpick on this too much - I read the first two books after all. But considering the deity used and the mythology available.... what a waste.
Over all, I just felt nothing when I finished it which was honestly disappointing. SW has written some fun, light-hearted reads but this one definitely did not resonate with me.
March 22, 2025
This trilogy could have easily been one book.
May 19, 2025
This was a SW series that for some reason I don’t really connect with. There wasn’t anything wrong with it, and there are hilarious moments (the coven) but compared to other books and series that I’ve read and reread, this was just .. ehh
September 10, 2025
I don’t know if it’s worth 3 stars, but I’ll give it 2.5 and round down to 2 because it’s really just boring.
We finally have a conclusion to this long, repetitive and drawn out series. Three books are usually not enough for me in any Wright series, but in this one, it was too many.
I got bored. That’s the problem. It was the same thing over and over for three books. Wynter is badass and can’t die. Cain worries anyway. They have lots of sex. People try to kidnap Wynter. Cain is pissed off. The Ancients want to break out of their cage. Adam and the Aeons are awful and need to die. The Coven members are nuts and Wynter feels responsible for them. Repeat. And repeat. And repeat. And that’s how this book goes. And the big reveals just didn’t feel big at all, it was just ok, whatever. I was no longer invested and just wanted it to end.
So for those of you bored and who don’t want to waste their time reading this long ass, repetitive story, here’s the major spoilers:
The End.
I kid you not, that’s it. Nothing more about the other Ancients, about Eve or Rima, Abbadon or Baal. It was a disappointing book in a disappointing series.
We finally have a conclusion to this long, repetitive and drawn out series. Three books are usually not enough for me in any Wright series, but in this one, it was too many.
I got bored. That’s the problem. It was the same thing over and over for three books. Wynter is badass and can’t die. Cain worries anyway. They have lots of sex. People try to kidnap Wynter. Cain is pissed off. The Ancients want to break out of their cage. Adam and the Aeons are awful and need to die. The Coven members are nuts and Wynter feels responsible for them. Repeat. And repeat. And repeat. And that’s how this book goes. And the big reveals just didn’t feel big at all, it was just ok, whatever. I was no longer invested and just wanted it to end.
So for those of you bored and who don’t want to waste their time reading this long ass, repetitive story, here’s the major spoilers:
The End.
I kid you not, that’s it. Nothing more about the other Ancients, about Eve or Rima, Abbadon or Baal. It was a disappointing book in a disappointing series.
February 15, 2025
this book was actually so boring. it was just basically the same 3 scenes repeated with long talks about battle intermingled. The three scenes were:
1. Wynters cover being "crazy" which basically was just Hattie asking something inappropriate then Xavier lying about what it was and then Delilah saying "then why would you lie"
Legit this was the only thing we saw from her coven and I sweat it was just the same scene lightly changed throughout the book. i was so bored and annoyed by these scenes by the end
2. Wynter gets kidnapped and then Cain gets "possessive"
ugh I liked the first book, the second book was okay but this book was just straight-up unnecessary. I feel like he was highkey a little toxic in this book, and his "possessiveness" was just forced and weird.
3. Cain and Wynter having sex
holy fuck did they have sex in this book. it was like every other scene, I was literally so bored of it so soon.
I wish I liked this book more but literally I had to force myself to finish it and that was only after the 15% mark :/
1. Wynters cover being "crazy" which basically was just Hattie asking something inappropriate then Xavier lying about what it was and then Delilah saying "then why would you lie"
Legit this was the only thing we saw from her coven and I sweat it was just the same scene lightly changed throughout the book. i was so bored and annoyed by these scenes by the end
2. Wynter gets kidnapped and then Cain gets "possessive"
ugh I liked the first book, the second book was okay but this book was just straight-up unnecessary. I feel like he was highkey a little toxic in this book, and his "possessiveness" was just forced and weird.
3. Cain and Wynter having sex
holy fuck did they have sex in this book. it was like every other scene, I was literally so bored of it so soon.
I wish I liked this book more but literally I had to force myself to finish it and that was only after the 15% mark :/
January 22, 2025
So this concludes the Devil's Cradle series...
well, I am a bit disappointed, I have to say. I expected a tad bit more than the previous two books provided (action, danger, steam, humour etc.), sure, the final book has it all, even the GREAT finale BUT all I got out of this journey is a flat epilogue, sure there was a grand battle everyone was coming to, the danger lingering above Wynter's head, Cain being his dangerous protective self (even though he's bound by the curse)... BUT the actual "light" of the story were secondary characters, especially Wynter's Coven...so cause of them the rating bar is 3 stars...
well, I am a bit disappointed, I have to say. I expected a tad bit more than the previous two books provided (action, danger, steam, humour etc.), sure, the final book has it all, even the GREAT finale BUT all I got out of this journey is a flat epilogue, sure there was a grand battle everyone was coming to, the danger lingering above Wynter's head, Cain being his dangerous protective self (even though he's bound by the curse)... BUT the actual "light" of the story were secondary characters, especially Wynter's Coven...so cause of them the rating bar is 3 stars...
June 21, 2025
* You need to read the previous books before diving into this entry.
Wynter and Cain Has dispelled their enemies for now, but with the death of his beloved son they know that Adam will do anything in his power to exact revenge. And they are not disappointed, because Adam soon tries to sow unrest in Devil's Cradle by placing a bounty on Wynter and Cain's head. With the kidnapping attempts and looming war that follows, Cain and Wynter have their hands full, however Kali might have different plans for Wynter and something might also be stirring between underneath Devil's Cradle that might change the tides of war forever.
Pro's:
+ The action scenes in this story where sublime and I guess people would rarely expect them in a book like this. There was a lot of tension in the scenes and at times they got so wild and crazy that I couldn't help myself grinning at the wildness of it.
+ Even looking back, the characters in this book where great and even the side characters really got to shine in this book. From the dynamics between Cain and Wynter to the bonds between the coven and the place of the Ancients in the world, it has all written really well.
+ I am usually not into christian themed books, but in this setting it was very easy to read and the interpretation was something new to me. Even the sprinkling of other religions was believable and worked really well in this setting.
Con's:
- The sex scenes got boring quickly and after two I started skipping them, as the rest of the story was so much more fun and exciting than the forced kinky scenes that didn't really do anything for me. One or two scenes throughout the book would have been great, but it felt like sex for the sake of sex, so that is mweh.
This was a great finale to this series and I'm a bit sad that I have to leave all these great characters behind. I hope there is something more for this universe on the horizon, because this world and the way it was build was great. The way religion was used was the only way it would ever be palpable for me, as it was not taken in its usual context, but using these characters in a completely different manner. It gave the book a real fantasy vibe and the action scenes where really worth the read, as this book was easy to read and unique enough to keep you interested until the ending. Really recommend if you want to read something different.
Wynter and Cain Has dispelled their enemies for now, but with the death of his beloved son they know that Adam will do anything in his power to exact revenge. And they are not disappointed, because Adam soon tries to sow unrest in Devil's Cradle by placing a bounty on Wynter and Cain's head. With the kidnapping attempts and looming war that follows, Cain and Wynter have their hands full, however Kali might have different plans for Wynter and something might also be stirring between underneath Devil's Cradle that might change the tides of war forever.
Pro's:
+ The action scenes in this story where sublime and I guess people would rarely expect them in a book like this. There was a lot of tension in the scenes and at times they got so wild and crazy that I couldn't help myself grinning at the wildness of it.
+ Even looking back, the characters in this book where great and even the side characters really got to shine in this book. From the dynamics between Cain and Wynter to the bonds between the coven and the place of the Ancients in the world, it has all written really well.
+ I am usually not into christian themed books, but in this setting it was very easy to read and the interpretation was something new to me. Even the sprinkling of other religions was believable and worked really well in this setting.
Con's:
- The sex scenes got boring quickly and after two I started skipping them, as the rest of the story was so much more fun and exciting than the forced kinky scenes that didn't really do anything for me. One or two scenes throughout the book would have been great, but it felt like sex for the sake of sex, so that is mweh.
This was a great finale to this series and I'm a bit sad that I have to leave all these great characters behind. I hope there is something more for this universe on the horizon, because this world and the way it was build was great. The way religion was used was the only way it would ever be palpable for me, as it was not taken in its usual context, but using these characters in a completely different manner. It gave the book a real fantasy vibe and the action scenes where really worth the read, as this book was easy to read and unique enough to keep you interested until the ending. Really recommend if you want to read something different.
January 28, 2025
When I was reading the first book in the series, I discovered the third book on Netgalley. Since I was really enjoying myself with the first book, I put in my request for the third book right away and I was very happy that Piatkus granted me a digital copy. And then I forgot to read the second book, which means I could only start reading this third book last week.
This series is a mix of so many amazing elements. Yes, this is firstly a romance, but this romance has an exciting plot with a lot of danger and quite power opponents trying to rip the happily ever after away from Wynter and Cain. The mythology can get a little complicated at times, even in this third book new things are being added, and yet I love how the author used all those Biblical characters and elements to craft this story.
I must admit that this third book dragged a little at times. As a reader you know it’s a matter of time before the final confrontation will take place. The author finds some ways to delay that moment and make the book longer, but those delays don’t add much. The relationship is already quite established by now and we know that Adam is a horrible person.
However, I really loved how everything came together in the end. There were still a few unanswered questions and those were all answered by the end of the novel. Some small remarks are worked into the finale in a great way and when I read the epilogue I had a huge smile on my face. I will miss those characters. The author did an amazing job giving them an edge, while still making it easy to care about them.
I will for sure check out other books by this author in the future!
This series is a mix of so many amazing elements. Yes, this is firstly a romance, but this romance has an exciting plot with a lot of danger and quite power opponents trying to rip the happily ever after away from Wynter and Cain. The mythology can get a little complicated at times, even in this third book new things are being added, and yet I love how the author used all those Biblical characters and elements to craft this story.
I must admit that this third book dragged a little at times. As a reader you know it’s a matter of time before the final confrontation will take place. The author finds some ways to delay that moment and make the book longer, but those delays don’t add much. The relationship is already quite established by now and we know that Adam is a horrible person.
However, I really loved how everything came together in the end. There were still a few unanswered questions and those were all answered by the end of the novel. Some small remarks are worked into the finale in a great way and when I read the epilogue I had a huge smile on my face. I will miss those characters. The author did an amazing job giving them an edge, while still making it easy to care about them.
I will for sure check out other books by this author in the future!
January 7, 2025
I received this from Netgally in exchange for an honest review.
There were three things I realised when I was about 10% into the book. 1) I was going to really enjoy this!
2) This was the final installment in the series
3) The above realisation wasn't enought to stop me reading once I'd started, because I was already hooked.
The only regret I have is that I didn't read the other two books first because I obviously missed it on so much fun, character and relationship building. But I didn't want to stop so I didn't.
I adored the relationships between everyone, some were more tense than others but most were fun, especially the interactions between Wynter and her coven!
Despite coming into this book blind and ignorant to everything, I was immediately drawn into the world and easily picked up on the world building which was delivered flawlessly. Everything happened almost in the background so I feel like I just absorbed the information without having to process it.
Cain and Wynter's relationship is solid, they are together and it feels real. They both understand each other in a way that catches the other off guard at times and I loved it. No silly misunderstandings or falling out. If there's a problem, they talk about it and that is gold to me.
It was spicy and thankfully it happens organically, there's no silly spice for the sake of adding it in or using it as filler or inappropriately timed. There is feeling, possession and obsession from both sides.
There were so many characters and so many things to live and hate about them. Even though some of the events in the book were a bit predictable, it was still very enjoyable. I think I'll just go back and start the series from the start.
There were three things I realised when I was about 10% into the book. 1) I was going to really enjoy this!
2) This was the final installment in the series
3) The above realisation wasn't enought to stop me reading once I'd started, because I was already hooked.
The only regret I have is that I didn't read the other two books first because I obviously missed it on so much fun, character and relationship building. But I didn't want to stop so I didn't.
I adored the relationships between everyone, some were more tense than others but most were fun, especially the interactions between Wynter and her coven!
Despite coming into this book blind and ignorant to everything, I was immediately drawn into the world and easily picked up on the world building which was delivered flawlessly. Everything happened almost in the background so I feel like I just absorbed the information without having to process it.
Cain and Wynter's relationship is solid, they are together and it feels real. They both understand each other in a way that catches the other off guard at times and I loved it. No silly misunderstandings or falling out. If there's a problem, they talk about it and that is gold to me.
It was spicy and thankfully it happens organically, there's no silly spice for the sake of adding it in or using it as filler or inappropriately timed. There is feeling, possession and obsession from both sides.
There were so many characters and so many things to live and hate about them. Even though some of the events in the book were a bit predictable, it was still very enjoyable. I think I'll just go back and start the series from the start.
February 10, 2025
I felt this was written by a teenage boy. The way the sex scenes were written felt very immature, maybe that was the vibe she was going for. I haven’t read the other books in the trilogy and wouldn’t bother. The author is British but writes and spells like an American. She was also very repetitive. I did read the whole book as I find it difficult to give up on any book. You don’t find out who Wynters father is, not sure if this is known in the other books. There were odd comments made through the book by the coven, these seemed very unnecessary and did but add to the characters. Anyway it ends as you’d expect so no surprise there then.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2025
More please…
I must confess, this book has cost me a bit of sleeping time as have the first two. I couldn’t put it down. As Hattie would say, “It was a real page turner.”
I love Wynter’s and Cain’s story and I would love for the side characters to find their HEA too!
I must confess, this book has cost me a bit of sleeping time as have the first two. I couldn’t put it down. As Hattie would say, “It was a real page turner.”
I love Wynter’s and Cain’s story and I would love for the side characters to find their HEA too!
November 26, 2025
Sheer willpower is how I finished this book. This is definitely the worst book in the series. The entire thing could have been an email.
First off, Wynter and Cain’s romance sucks. Like the only “chemistry” these two have is sexual desires. I truthfully don’t know how they fell in love, they barely do anything besides have sex. Every time they see each other, they talk about stuff needed to move the plot forward then immediately go like “You know what I wanna do? I wanna f*ck 🤪” Have a normal conversation without sex for once...
Wynter has always been a Mary sue, but this book, it was egregious. Not only was she an all powerful Revenant of Kali, but she also is a Rephaim, and has the ability to wake up the Ancient they have been trying to wake up for WEEKS. Are we serious y'all? And they made a point to always bring up how powerful and dark her magic is.
My favorite part of the books is the banter between the Bloodrose Coven, but it got stale after a while. I’m so tired of the book telling me that the Coven is crazy. “Omg they are so crazy? Look at this crazy insane thing they are doing. Oh my god, they are insane. Look at them THEY ARE INSANE 🤪”and they were some of the most basic archetypes I’ve ever seen. Same jokes from the past two books repeated over and over again.
This entire book was basically
“ Bloodrose Coven go out somewhere
Insert quirky dialogue
Wynter gets kidnapped
Wynter then kills kidnappers
Cain finds out and gets angry
Cain and Wynter then sleep together
Rinse shine and repeat”
This book should have just been 200 pages.
The most interesting part, the battle at Aeon, was rushed and the battle between Cain and Adam was only a couple of pages. There were no stakes, no cool action scenes, Cain suddenly got the upper hand and killed Adam. Lickity Spilt. No build up, no moment where we thought they were going to lose. Just, Wynter and her coven are super badass, The ancients are so powerful, omg they rip through everybody. It just feels so bad because the series hyped Adam up to be the big bad, but I honestly felt Abel put up more of a fight than Adam.
How did the Ancients get trapped if they were so strong and overpowered?
This book was such a let down compared to the others.
First off, Wynter and Cain’s romance sucks. Like the only “chemistry” these two have is sexual desires. I truthfully don’t know how they fell in love, they barely do anything besides have sex. Every time they see each other, they talk about stuff needed to move the plot forward then immediately go like “You know what I wanna do? I wanna f*ck 🤪” Have a normal conversation without sex for once...
Wynter has always been a Mary sue, but this book, it was egregious. Not only was she an all powerful Revenant of Kali, but she also is a Rephaim, and has the ability to wake up the Ancient they have been trying to wake up for WEEKS. Are we serious y'all? And they made a point to always bring up how powerful and dark her magic is.
My favorite part of the books is the banter between the Bloodrose Coven, but it got stale after a while. I’m so tired of the book telling me that the Coven is crazy. “Omg they are so crazy? Look at this crazy insane thing they are doing. Oh my god, they are insane. Look at them THEY ARE INSANE 🤪”and they were some of the most basic archetypes I’ve ever seen. Same jokes from the past two books repeated over and over again.
This entire book was basically
“ Bloodrose Coven go out somewhere
Insert quirky dialogue
Wynter gets kidnapped
Wynter then kills kidnappers
Cain finds out and gets angry
Cain and Wynter then sleep together
Rinse shine and repeat”
This book should have just been 200 pages.
The most interesting part, the battle at Aeon, was rushed and the battle between Cain and Adam was only a couple of pages. There were no stakes, no cool action scenes, Cain suddenly got the upper hand and killed Adam. Lickity Spilt. No build up, no moment where we thought they were going to lose. Just, Wynter and her coven are super badass, The ancients are so powerful, omg they rip through everybody. It just feels so bad because the series hyped Adam up to be the big bad, but I honestly felt Abel put up more of a fight than Adam.
How did the Ancients get trapped if they were so strong and overpowered?
This book was such a let down compared to the others.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2025
The Monsters We Are is the final book in the Devil’s Cradle trilogy, and honestly? I’m just glad it’s over. Each book held my attention less than the last, and this one felt like all talk, no action.
On top of that, the romance had some definite yikes moments that didn’t sit well with me.
While I usually love Suzanne Wright’s books, this series just wasn’t for me. That said, I’m still looking forward to her future work—just not about these main characters..
On top of that, the romance had some definite yikes moments that didn’t sit well with me.
While I usually love Suzanne Wright’s books, this series just wasn’t for me. That said, I’m still looking forward to her future work—just not about these main characters..
March 15, 2025
This is bittersweet. I’m so happy that these two got their HEA that being said I’m sad to say goodnight. Though with Suzanne, you never know…
Winter’s continuous kidnapping, I found hilarious. I just don’t understand why people thought they can win. If I was them, I would have never even attempted😂
Book three has all the things I enjoyed about in book 1 & 2. I loved Winter’s relationship with her coven. No shocker that I think they are literally the funniest, coolest, nuttiest coven ever. I am hoping that some of them get their own book in the future. I’m curious to see how they would be as lead.
I enjoyed Cain’s obsession and possessiveness towards Winter. I liked that Cain was protective but not controlling. Did he want to wrap her in bubble wrap and never let her out of his side, yes, but did he ever do that? No. I really enjoyed reading about their relationship developing even more.
I am still curious about Az that hasn’t changed.
Also can we take a moment of silence for that little crossover at the end!!!
I look forward to the many wonderful books Suzanne writes in the future, in the meantime I will just re-read some of already published books💕💕
Winter’s continuous kidnapping, I found hilarious. I just don’t understand why people thought they can win. If I was them, I would have never even attempted😂
Book three has all the things I enjoyed about in book 1 & 2. I loved Winter’s relationship with her coven. No shocker that I think they are literally the funniest, coolest, nuttiest coven ever. I am hoping that some of them get their own book in the future. I’m curious to see how they would be as lead.
I enjoyed Cain’s obsession and possessiveness towards Winter. I liked that Cain was protective but not controlling. Did he want to wrap her in bubble wrap and never let her out of his side, yes, but did he ever do that? No. I really enjoyed reading about their relationship developing even more.
I am still curious about Az that hasn’t changed.
Also can we take a moment of silence for that little crossover at the end!!!
I look forward to the many wonderful books Suzanne writes in the future, in the meantime I will just re-read some of already published books💕💕
April 23, 2026
Honestly I think this trilogy would have been better as one book and removing all the repetitive dull sex scenes. I love a spicy sex scene but nothing changed in any of them.
May 14, 2025
4.75🌟
What a conclusion to Cain and Wynter’s story!
To be honest, the first half dragged a little but the second half was amazing.
What I enjoyed the most was how much Cain and Wynter cared for each other. The relationship progress from first book to this book was beautiful to watch. Saying he was obsessed with Wynter is understatement of the year. Blood rose coven as usual was a hoot. God, i’ll never get over their antics. There were some twists that I didn’t see coming but enjoyed it nevertheless.
Overall if you love Dark in you series, you will enjoy this one too.
P.s that epilogue was so unexpected and I loved it!
Can’t be read as standalone.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
What a conclusion to Cain and Wynter’s story!
To be honest, the first half dragged a little but the second half was amazing.
What I enjoyed the most was how much Cain and Wynter cared for each other. The relationship progress from first book to this book was beautiful to watch. Saying he was obsessed with Wynter is understatement of the year. Blood rose coven as usual was a hoot. God, i’ll never get over their antics. There were some twists that I didn’t see coming but enjoyed it nevertheless.
Overall if you love Dark in you series, you will enjoy this one too.
P.s that epilogue was so unexpected and I loved it!
Can’t be read as standalone.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
January 13, 2025
I haven’t read this book yet. I’m giving it one star because it’s coming out in one week and the price on Amazon for the digital version is $21 Cdn. That’s a 300% increase over her past e-books which were $7 and $8. WTF?? I have read all of Suzanne Wright’s books and have loved them all. I’ve read the first two books in this series and they’re fantastic. I was SO looking forward to this next one but there’s no way I’m spending $21 for a DIGITAL book. I’m assuming this is Amazon who’s being so greedy. ☹️
October 30, 2025
ending with a whimper
Ngl I usually love Suzanne alright but this series is not a have. There was so much treading water and boring bits to get to the final battle that I almost DNF’d. There’s a shell of a good story but why too much filler.
Ngl I usually love Suzanne alright but this series is not a have. There was so much treading water and boring bits to get to the final battle that I almost DNF’d. There’s a shell of a good story but why too much filler.
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