I am not usually a reader of dark romances but this one grabbed me right from the beginning and even though some scenes/themes made me somewhat uncomfortable I could not put the book down. As this book is a duet, there is no resolution at the end - I look forward to book 2 to find out if Snow and Blake can overcome their history and find their way back to each other. ( )

Holy hell

This author just knocked me on my behind. The depth in this book...The secrets...The mystery...mind blown. I wasn't expecting the depth in not only the story but the characters. Seriously, gobsmacked. This takes retaliation and revenge to a whole new level.

There is still so many things to unravel in this story. It's a complex story.I can't wait to dive in to the next book. I'll add more to the review when it's not almost 6 in the morning. That's how good this book was. ( )

3.5 Stars

So This was a new author for me and let me tell you she sure can write: this was an excellently written story and I definitely can't fault King's Men on this author's exceptional story-telling ability.
This really was quite a dilemma for me in terms of my eventual rating here as on the one hand I was glued to this until the final closing words that certainly managed to grip me with there brilliant intensity.
But then this also equally repelled me with the psychological warfare used against Snow by Blake that at times actually felt more along the lines of mental torture so great was the cruelty and spite employed here.
This at timed went beyond the realms of what I am comfortable with totally smashing my boundaries and nearly reaching my hard limit.



This is the first instalment in a dark romance duet and this follows the story of Snow and Blake its a wronged revenge trope and told completely from Snows POV.
I should also mention as well don't be expecting any sweeter romantic moments here as this just doesn't have them: I use the term romance very lightly indeed just putting that out there so you realise this and are aware.
So as I was saying I feel that only experiencing snow's input here didn't balance out Blakes venom and because of this, I failed to find anything redeemable in him meaning I struggled to connect emotionally with Blake's personal suffering that had turned him into this vengeful monster.
In fact, I would go as far as to say at times I really wanted to throat punch him so great was my abhorrence of his actions and intentions.



I struggled with the annihilation and torment of an already damaged individual especially considering snow's age at the time of her supposed crime the unintentional actions of a child, not an adult that had then resulted in such far-reaching consequences.
Snow has had to then live with herself ever since not an easy task for her as she has lost the one closest to her heart.
I am now so emotionally invested in the outcome here even if at this moment in time I absolutely detest Blake with a passion and personally want him to grovel on bended knees to snow for forgiveness.
I also think from the snippet included at the end here of book two, we get some input from Blakes side of things and I am hoping this may showcase a crack in his impenetrable armour: anything really to see him act in any positive manner and maybe get a sense of his inner angst.
So this was very dark but as I said this darkness wasn't physical but more psychological in nature and I have read so much darker than this before this just seemed to hit all my buttons in terms of triggers.
So despite my above observations, I did enjoy this and it most certainly left a distinct impression in regards to its impact.
It's an extremely intense journey that will hook its claws in for the duration and despite not being easy reading in places was surprisingly addictive: almost like car crash TV.
This is one that some might struggle with just because of the emotional abuse heavily featured here: I know I did.
But this was most certainly memorable so well done to the author on that one: this tale stands out from the crowd.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of King's Men (The Savage Fall Duet #1).
All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com ( )

3.5 Stars

So This was a new author for me and let me tell you she sure can write: this was an excellently written story and I definitely can't fault King's Men on this author's exceptional story-telling ability.
This really was quite a dilemma for me in terms of my eventual rating here as on the one hand I was glued to this until the final closing words that certainly managed to grip me with there brilliant intensity.
But then this also equally repelled me with the psychological warfare used against Snow by Blake that at times actually felt more along the lines of mental torture so great was the cruelty and spite employed here.
This at timed went beyond the realms of what I am comfortable with totally smashing my boundaries and nearly reaching my hard limit.



This is the first instalment in a dark romance duet and this follows the story of Snow and Blake its a wronged revenge trope and told completely from Snows POV.
I should also mention as well don't be expecting any sweeter romantic moments here as this just doesn't have them: I use the term romance very lightly indeed just putting that out there so you realise this and are aware.
So as I was saying I feel that only experiencing snow's input here didn't balance out Blakes venom and because of this, I failed to find anything redeemable in him meaning I struggled to connect emotionally with Blake's personal suffering that had turned him into this vengeful monster.
In fact, I would go as far as to say at times I really wanted to throat punch him so great was my abhorrence of his actions and intentions.



I struggled with the annihilation and torment of an already damaged individual especially considering snow's age at the time of her supposed crime the unintentional actions of a child, not an adult that had then resulted in such far-reaching consequences.
Snow has had to then live with herself ever since not an easy task for her as she has lost the one closest to her heart.
I am now so emotionally invested in the outcome here even if at this moment in time I absolutely detest Blake with a passion and personally want him to grovel on bended knees to snow for forgiveness.
I also think from the snippet included at the end here of book two, we get some input from Blakes side of things and I am hoping this may showcase a crack in his impenetrable armour: anything really to see him act in any positive manner and maybe get a sense of his inner angst.
So this was very dark but as I said this darkness wasn't physical but more psychological in nature and I have read so much darker than this before this just seemed to hit all my buttons in terms of triggers.
So despite my above observations, I did enjoy this and it most certainly left a distinct impression in regards to its impact.
It's an extremely intense journey that will hook its claws in for the duration and despite not being easy reading in places was surprisingly addictive: almost like car crash TV.
This is one that some might struggle with just because of the emotional abuse heavily featured here: I know I did.
But this was most certainly memorable so well done to the author on that one: this tale stands out from the crowd.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of King's Men (The Savage Fall Duet #1).
All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com ( )