Cruel Black Hearts

Candace Wondrak

Book 1 in the series:Cruel Black Hearts

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'Cruel Black Hearts' by Candace Wondrak is a dark and twisted tale revolving around Stella, a journalist blogger with an obsession for serial killers. The story delves into the darker side of humanity, portraying murderers and serial killers falling for a morbid journalist blogger. The plot is filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and an intriguing storyline that keeps readers hooked. The characters, including Stella, Lincoln, and Edward, are described in a sadistic, psychotic, and violent manner, creating a chilling atmosphere throughout the narrative. Despite the disturbing themes, the book is well-written and engaging, with a psychological thriller pace that keeps readers on edge.

Characters:

The characters are crafted to be complex yet deeply flawed, embodying dark and psychotic traits that may not resonate well with all readers.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and descriptive, effectively creating a psychologically thrilling atmosphere that elicits strong emotional responses.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative is striking for its dark themes and the complex relationships between a journalist and serial killers, featuring unexpected twists and a gripping storyline.

Setting:

The setting is contemporary, revolving around crime-related themes and the life of a journalist.

Pacing:

The pacing mimics psychological thrillers with a gradual build-up of suspense and complexity, creating depth in character development.

I’m not talking about a man’s skin and bones, but rather what shaped them—what led them down the dark and bloody path they took. We are the same, universally, technically, but no one can deny there is...

Notes:

The book is very dark and twisted, with disturbing scenes of violence and murder.

The main character is a journalist named Stella who is fascinated by serial killers.

Unlike typical reverse harem stories, the characters have few redeeming qualities and are often unlikable.

Stella's character shows obsessive fascination with killers, leading to an intriguing storyline.

The book ends with a significant cliffhanger, prompting readers to want the next book immediately.

It is praised for being engaging and hard to put down, even though it explores dark themes.

The pace resembles that of a psychological thriller, making it suspenseful and captivating.

The writing is considered good but some readers found character development lacking, especially in Stella.

There are vivid and graphic scenes that some readers found shocking and nauseating.

The story provokes thought about morality, as it centers on themes of murder and obsession.

Despite the dark content, many readers found the story entertaining and thrilling.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains high content warnings due to its portrayal of violence, murder, and themes surrounding mental instability and toxic relationships, making it crucial for readers to check triggers before diving in.

Has Romance?

The romance in the story is prevalent, marked by dark and twisted relationships among the characters, creating a charged atmosphere throughout the narrative.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

My name is Stella, and I am empty. I am broken. I am nothing.

The only thing I enjoy about my life is my job at the Tribune. My focus in both my editorial and my personal writing involves serial killers. Even my best friend doesn't understand my obsession with them. No one does.

Until I meet them.

Until Lincoln and Edward come crashing into my life, setting a fire inside me and awakening parts of me I never knew existed. Lust, desire, total submission. Together, they make me feel alive. Almost whole.

Instantly I realize they're both hiding something from me. Edward and Lincoln are not who they pretend to be-there's a darkness inside of them, and it's just like mine. Beasts waiting to emerge.

But their darkness is not the only thing stalking my thoughts. There's a killer on the prowl, making his victims pray to their gods after he kills them. I call him the Angel Maker-and I, I just might be his next angel.

This is a why choose dark romance intended for 18+ readers.

***TW: This is a dark, psychologically twisted tale involving violence, stalking, and other topics some readers might find triggering. 18+ Be warned.***

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