A Destiny of Carnage is the explosive and brilliantly chaotic conclusion to a series that redefines the limits of dark romance, and the audiobook experience, narrated to perfection by Hannah Hedley and Lucas Webley, is an absolute must-listen. Mallory Fox delivers a story that is riveting, unique, and unapologetically over-the-top, and this final installment is a masterclass in mayhem.
At the heart of this violent storm is Viola, one of the most fascinating and chilling heroines in the genre. She is an enigma—a woman bound to four men, yet perhaps incapable of love. In what is the series' greatest strength, Viola is not your average heroine; she is a self-proclaimed monster, a sociopath driven by a singular need for vengeance against the father who wronged her. The narration is key here: Hannah Hedley’s performance is nothing short of brilliant, capturing the cold, calculated deadliness in Viola’s soul while still hinting at the fractured person beneath.
This final book ramps up the insanity to its highest level. The plot is a relentless onslaught of brutal fights, visceral torture, shocking betrayals, and dark family secrets, all culminating in a bloody path of retribution. Lucas Webley masterfully voices the men in Viola’s life—Jude, Lorcan, and Dante—each with their own distinct personality, perfectly conveying their unwavering loyalty and desperation in the face of her wild nature. Together, the narrators bring this dark, twisted world to life with an intensity that is both breathtaking and terrifying.
While the ending may not be a conventional happily-ever-after, it is a raw and fitting conclusion for these characters and their violent lifestyle. A Destiny of Carnage is a wild and unforgettable journey. For listeners who crave dark, reverse-harem romance that pushes every boundary and features a truly unique anti-heroine, this audiobook is an essential, five-star experience.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.