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Blackwood Institute #2
Sacrificial Sinners
RETURN TO BLACKWOOD INSTITUTE.
RUN BY THE INSANE, FOR THE INSANE.
Monster. Victim. Predator. Prey.
I’ve always been certain of one hard fact – I don’t deserve to live. For all the pain and
suffering I’ve inflicted, I tried to take the ultimate punishment. Anything to escape the
horror of living with my crimes.
Survival wasn’t part of the bargain. The family I never intended to find are determined to
keep me alive, but my mind has been turned against me.
I don’t know what’s real anymore.
When the devil comes knocking, I’m forced to confront the truth. Blackwood Institute is far
from what it seems. Now, I must learn how deep the darkness truly goes.
As our lives are thrown into chaos, harrowing secrets are uncovered and the carefully
constructed illusion begins to unravel. I’ll stop at nothing to protect my family, even if that
means sacrificing myself to the horrors of the Z Wing.
I’ve been running from my demons for a long time, but the truth is about to catch up to me.
Time to become the monster the world thinks I am.
RUN BY THE INSANE, FOR THE INSANE.
Monster. Victim. Predator. Prey.
I’ve always been certain of one hard fact – I don’t deserve to live. For all the pain and
suffering I’ve inflicted, I tried to take the ultimate punishment. Anything to escape the
horror of living with my crimes.
Survival wasn’t part of the bargain. The family I never intended to find are determined to
keep me alive, but my mind has been turned against me.
I don’t know what’s real anymore.
When the devil comes knocking, I’m forced to confront the truth. Blackwood Institute is far
from what it seems. Now, I must learn how deep the darkness truly goes.
As our lives are thrown into chaos, harrowing secrets are uncovered and the carefully
constructed illusion begins to unravel. I’ll stop at nothing to protect my family, even if that
means sacrificing myself to the horrors of the Z Wing.
I’ve been running from my demons for a long time, but the truth is about to catch up to me.
Time to become the monster the world thinks I am.
498 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2022
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J. Rose
22 books1,265 followersJ Rose is an independent dark romance author from the United Kingdom. She writes challenging, plot-driven stories packed full of angst, heartbreak and broken characters fighting for their happily ever afters.
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January 28, 2022
Sacrificial Sinners is book two in the Blackwood Institute Series. Book one should be read first. This book reminds me of America’s state asylums that closed their doors.
Brooklyn is back with her men, Eli, Phoenix, Kade, and my favorite Hudson. Book two pick up where book one left off. All is not what it seems In Blackwood, and be prepared to change and not for the better. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it does-Tenfold.
I want to keep my review vague not to give away any spoilers. First, the book gripped me from page one. It's dark, deep, intense, and brutal—a lot of mind manipulation. As much as I love this book a few times, it was a little hard to read. I still wouldn't change a thing in this book.
The spice is just as steamy as book one, if not spicer. I am now team Eli and Phoenix. These two have such a beautiful love for each other; Kade pissed me off a few times. His vision of black and white drove me nuts. The author didn’t shy away from anything and mental illness is very much present and went into a deep dark place for this book.
I have to say this book is such an incredible read. And words alone can’t express how much I recommend this book.
As I said about book one. Hudson was just misunderstood. I think I love him even more now.
Brooklyn is back with her men, Eli, Phoenix, Kade, and my favorite Hudson. Book two pick up where book one left off. All is not what it seems In Blackwood, and be prepared to change and not for the better. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it does-Tenfold.
I want to keep my review vague not to give away any spoilers. First, the book gripped me from page one. It's dark, deep, intense, and brutal—a lot of mind manipulation. As much as I love this book a few times, it was a little hard to read. I still wouldn't change a thing in this book.
The spice is just as steamy as book one, if not spicer. I am now team Eli and Phoenix. These two have such a beautiful love for each other; Kade pissed me off a few times. His vision of black and white drove me nuts. The author didn’t shy away from anything and mental illness is very much present and went into a deep dark place for this book.
I have to say this book is such an incredible read. And words alone can’t express how much I recommend this book.
As I said about book one. Hudson was just misunderstood. I think I love him even more now.
April 6, 2022
It kind of dragged on. But I’m willing to overlook it because baby girl, this shit is so real & raw. I love every moment this series has given me so much to cherish lol like is that even a thing?
May 6, 2023
This series has officially moved into 2nd place all time for me, beating out the Madison Kate series.
This book takes a turn from the first plot wise and since what I loved so much about the first was the mental health aspect I will say it took me a few chapters to get fully on board. But once I was, man was this good. It only took a few chapters and I was able to enjoy this for the crazy ride it was.
J Rose is an absolutely amazing author. Brooklyn's descend into Augustus' madness was an incredible read. I spent all day counting down the hours till I could read again, cause I could not tear myself away. Her writing makes this such a thrill ride, with so many amazing quotes and one hell of a soundtrack.
Eli is still my favorite, that man has my heart. But I think I fell in love with Seven a little bit, I hope we see more of him in the next book. A book I can't wait to start.
This book takes a turn from the first plot wise and since what I loved so much about the first was the mental health aspect I will say it took me a few chapters to get fully on board. But once I was, man was this good. It only took a few chapters and I was able to enjoy this for the crazy ride it was.
J Rose is an absolutely amazing author. Brooklyn's descend into Augustus' madness was an incredible read. I spent all day counting down the hours till I could read again, cause I could not tear myself away. Her writing makes this such a thrill ride, with so many amazing quotes and one hell of a soundtrack.
Eli is still my favorite, that man has my heart. But I think I fell in love with Seven a little bit, I hope we see more of him in the next book. A book I can't wait to start.
January 9, 2022
This book, I honestly don't even know where to start with a review for this. It's brutal, painful, emotional and in typical J. Rose fashion, I've fallen more in love with the characters in this book and her incredible writing style.
Blackwood Institute is thrown into more chaos in this with Brooklyn and her boys in the center of it. This book really got to me, and all I wanted to do was make these characters real so I could give them a hug. Everyone goes through something in this, all are brutal and it's not an easy ride for anyone even the reader.
I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give anything away - but this book will definitely give you a mix of feelings. (And yes, the sex scenes in this are incredibly hot still! I'm very team Eli and Nix.)
I can't express how amazing this book is and how brutally honest it is with mental illnesses. There's no sugar coating anything. I can't fault the book in anyway, it's just an incredible read.
Bring on book three!
(Eli is mine.)
Blackwood Institute is thrown into more chaos in this with Brooklyn and her boys in the center of it. This book really got to me, and all I wanted to do was make these characters real so I could give them a hug. Everyone goes through something in this, all are brutal and it's not an easy ride for anyone even the reader.
I don't want to say too much because I don't want to give anything away - but this book will definitely give you a mix of feelings. (And yes, the sex scenes in this are incredibly hot still! I'm very team Eli and Nix.)
I can't express how amazing this book is and how brutally honest it is with mental illnesses. There's no sugar coating anything. I can't fault the book in anyway, it's just an incredible read.
Bring on book three!
(Eli is mine.)
January 28, 2022
They were inmates not patients
3.5 stars
Brooklyn
Eli, Hudson, Kade, Phoenix
This story picks up from the book 1 and slowly begins to unfold the secrets and horrors of Blackwood Institute while the Brooklyn's relationship with Eli, Hudson, Kade, and Phoenix evolve. It's a trepidatious and psychologically gruesome journey comprised with revelations from personal backgrounds, shattering disconnect and mental lucidity, adaptive vices, and everything one would fear in a questionable mental institution. And outside of those, the storyline also delivered heady spice, camaraderie and connection, and power plays.
While the story, especially the first half, felt as if little transpired, flowing at a slower pace than I felt warranted, the writing was good. The plot felt more characteristic of a psychological thriller than a romance as the plot revolved mostly around the happenings and disquieting discoveries of the institution, its atrocity and interplay with Brooklyn and her attachment to the guys, as well as their histories. Uniqueness to be sure from the romantic relationship angle, but some similarities to be found in perverse, asylum-themed plots.
Character development was strong; main characters were distinctive. It was clear which guy was which, although aside from the main ones, there was a lot polarity -- only evil and good, even if broken.
Disturbing at times and quite graphic, a psychological horror with some gore tempered with some serious spice and close, loving relationships. The storyline was intriguing though I wouldn’t label it dark romance; rather, a distinctive thriller with spice.
Dean Koontz, watch out.
3.5 stars
Brooklyn
Eli, Hudson, Kade, Phoenix
This story picks up from the book 1 and slowly begins to unfold the secrets and horrors of Blackwood Institute while the Brooklyn's relationship with Eli, Hudson, Kade, and Phoenix evolve. It's a trepidatious and psychologically gruesome journey comprised with revelations from personal backgrounds, shattering disconnect and mental lucidity, adaptive vices, and everything one would fear in a questionable mental institution. And outside of those, the storyline also delivered heady spice, camaraderie and connection, and power plays.
While the story, especially the first half, felt as if little transpired, flowing at a slower pace than I felt warranted, the writing was good. The plot felt more characteristic of a psychological thriller than a romance as the plot revolved mostly around the happenings and disquieting discoveries of the institution, its atrocity and interplay with Brooklyn and her attachment to the guys, as well as their histories. Uniqueness to be sure from the romantic relationship angle, but some similarities to be found in perverse, asylum-themed plots.
Character development was strong; main characters were distinctive. It was clear which guy was which, although aside from the main ones, there was a lot polarity -- only evil and good, even if broken.
Disturbing at times and quite graphic, a psychological horror with some gore tempered with some serious spice and close, loving relationships. The storyline was intriguing though I wouldn’t label it dark romance; rather, a distinctive thriller with spice.
Dean Koontz, watch out.
September 8, 2023
I really loved how Brooklyn's perspective of herself changed in the end of the book compared to how she thought of herself for most of the book. In the beginning of the book she had negative influences that surrounded her and I think that's why she thought negatively about herself for most of the book but by the end of the book she is leaving those negative influences behind which I think helped her feel more confident. I am really enjoying this series and I think J. Rose is starting to become a favorite author. I definitely want to check out more of her other books after I finish this series. I can't wait to see what happens in book 3!
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February 5, 2022
Sacrificial Sinners - Book 2 in The Blackwood Institute Series by J. Rose.
Genre - Dark Romance
J Rose never ceases to amaze me with her writing. I've been eagerly awaiting Sacrificial Sinners since finished Twisted Heathen.
The plot was amazingly written, thoroughly thought out and gripping.
I cried in some parts. Laughed in others. My heart breaking as well.
J. Rose takes you right into the institute walls making you feel like your right there with the characters.
I adore Brooklyn and her boys.
Leaving on a cliffhanger and eager for the next book in the series.
Take note of trigger warnings.
Genre - Dark Romance
J Rose never ceases to amaze me with her writing. I've been eagerly awaiting Sacrificial Sinners since finished Twisted Heathen.
The plot was amazingly written, thoroughly thought out and gripping.
I cried in some parts. Laughed in others. My heart breaking as well.
J. Rose takes you right into the institute walls making you feel like your right there with the characters.
I adore Brooklyn and her boys.
Leaving on a cliffhanger and eager for the next book in the series.
Take note of trigger warnings.
October 25, 2022
3.98 Stars
I liked the plot in this one but I did not like Hudson very much. I felt like he needed to do a lot more groveling and I didn’t like the way he treated Kade.
On the other hand Nix and Eli are amazing. I also ship them with my whole heart. I think Brooke had a lot of character development in this book and I support her for that.
I didn’t love this one as much but I enjoyed it and I want to know what happens next. I do recommend. Toodles!
I liked the plot in this one but I did not like Hudson very much. I felt like he needed to do a lot more groveling and I didn’t like the way he treated Kade.
On the other hand Nix and Eli are amazing. I also ship them with my whole heart. I think Brooke had a lot of character development in this book and I support her for that.
I didn’t love this one as much but I enjoyed it and I want to know what happens next. I do recommend. Toodles!
August 17, 2022
Sacrificial Sinners dials up the depravity and insanity that we experienced in book one. Gone are any illusions that The Blackwood Institute is actually a decent place doing good and rehabilitating young adults. Brooklyn becomes a pawn to a twisted madman. At times it was both frustrating beyond belief the things the characters are forced to do. Literally pushed to the edge…..to the brink of their sanity. While the group has finally established themselves as a family unit with Brooklyn at the center, each are tested and those in charge have no problem using them against one another. All the feels, drama and insanity is dialed up a hundred notches in this book and I wasn’t nearly prepared. Personally I felt for Kade the most as he was the only one without an actual violent or harmful episode in his past. Just being there for his brother puts him in a world of danger. One they’ll all be lucky to survive. The book has a happy-ish ending for now but their story is by no means over or are their trials done. I’m honestly afraid of what’s in store next for the gang. Broken down to bare bones each of them is barley hanging on and I really hope they get a chance to breathe and just live. Hopefully they’ll be able to take this place down along with the rich megalomaniacs funding without anymore Serious injuries, not holding my breath. This has been a wild and truly fucked up series so far and I really hope the group has a HEA in their future. I need it for my mental health 🤪
March 21, 2023
oh my god.
January 18, 2022
Sacrificial sinners
I don’t even know where to start. This book, the second in the Blackwood Institute series, it blew my mind. I thought Twisted Heathens was already f*cked up but boy—Sacrificial Sinners is truly something else.
The book itself begins with a very intriguing prologue which you won’t understand the importance of up until later in the story as the information that’s given in that short chapter is one big mindf*ck. The actual story takes place pretty much right after where the TH ended, and right from the beginning you’re on the edge of your seat. You need answers, Brooklyn needs answers, practically everybody from her little harem needs answers but nobody has them and the people who do are the most dangerous and twisted bunch you’ll ever meet.
Saying that this book was then “tremendously captivating” and “psychologically corrupt” doesn’t even come close to what Sacrificial Sinners actually was but I have no other words so.. deal with it.
I loved the research in this one, like the actual the factual details. And yes—I am talking about the Zimbardo prison experiment (Zimbardo and his colleagues were interested in finding out whether the brutality reported among guards in American prisons was due to the sadistic personalities of the guards (i.e., dispositional) or had more to do with the prison environment (i.e., situational) BUT I DIGRESS) This was so well-done and it felt so organic how it was implemented in the story that I was *makes mindblowing noises* Aside from the pycho-suspense, the dynamic among Brooke and her men was one big *ss emotional rollercoaster. The lengths that she would go on to protect the people she loves? Out of this world and it was so godd*mn well written.
I don’t want to give too much away because being in the dark and not knowing what’s happening alongside the Brooke is what makes this book so incredibly fascinating.
Anyways—a truly great second book in a series. Loved the multiple perspectives and the the emotional and romantic dynamic among the group as it was so naturally written. Actions have consequences; that’s what this book is about. Will forever recommend J Rose. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 #darkromance #darkromancebooks #bookstagram #reverseharem #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookcommunity #darkfantasy #bookishfeed #newadultromance #newadultfantasy #enemiestolovers #spicybooks #tabooromance #romancereads #gothicromance #polyamoryromance
I don’t even know where to start. This book, the second in the Blackwood Institute series, it blew my mind. I thought Twisted Heathens was already f*cked up but boy—Sacrificial Sinners is truly something else.
The book itself begins with a very intriguing prologue which you won’t understand the importance of up until later in the story as the information that’s given in that short chapter is one big mindf*ck. The actual story takes place pretty much right after where the TH ended, and right from the beginning you’re on the edge of your seat. You need answers, Brooklyn needs answers, practically everybody from her little harem needs answers but nobody has them and the people who do are the most dangerous and twisted bunch you’ll ever meet.
Saying that this book was then “tremendously captivating” and “psychologically corrupt” doesn’t even come close to what Sacrificial Sinners actually was but I have no other words so.. deal with it.
I loved the research in this one, like the actual the factual details. And yes—I am talking about the Zimbardo prison experiment (Zimbardo and his colleagues were interested in finding out whether the brutality reported among guards in American prisons was due to the sadistic personalities of the guards (i.e., dispositional) or had more to do with the prison environment (i.e., situational) BUT I DIGRESS) This was so well-done and it felt so organic how it was implemented in the story that I was *makes mindblowing noises* Aside from the pycho-suspense, the dynamic among Brooke and her men was one big *ss emotional rollercoaster. The lengths that she would go on to protect the people she loves? Out of this world and it was so godd*mn well written.
I don’t want to give too much away because being in the dark and not knowing what’s happening alongside the Brooke is what makes this book so incredibly fascinating.
Anyways—a truly great second book in a series. Loved the multiple perspectives and the the emotional and romantic dynamic among the group as it was so naturally written. Actions have consequences; that’s what this book is about. Will forever recommend J Rose. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 #darkromance #darkromancebooks #bookstagram #reverseharem #bookstagrammer #bibliophile #bookcommunity #darkfantasy #bookishfeed #newadultromance #newadultfantasy #enemiestolovers #spicybooks #tabooromance #romancereads #gothicromance #polyamoryromance
October 13, 2023
The characters and plot, though lagging in some places, kept me very engaged as a reader, and equally as murderous as the characters, ready to burn their world down and rise from the ashes. I got to love a few of the characters even more, especially Eli (still one of my faves from the 1st book!), Phoenix, and surprisingly, Hudson. There’s another character that I AM OBSESSED WITH but saying their name would be a spoiler…..
However, I will say it was a very topsy-turvy read for me. Every time I was getting bored and kind of wanting to DNF something would happen and I’d be sucked right back in. I almost want to say it might’ve been a better read if it wasn’t an RH. Maybe. Idk. I just feel like the characters and plot are missing something. Although, I will say she pulled the RH off better than I have seen executed, and it was still a good read. I won’t say fun because my heart was torn from my chest. Multiple times.
However, I will say it was a very topsy-turvy read for me. Every time I was getting bored and kind of wanting to DNF something would happen and I’d be sucked right back in. I almost want to say it might’ve been a better read if it wasn’t an RH. Maybe. Idk. I just feel like the characters and plot are missing something. Although, I will say she pulled the RH off better than I have seen executed, and it was still a good read. I won’t say fun because my heart was torn from my chest. Multiple times.
August 27, 2022
The dedication in this book:
“This book is for all the victims.
May we see them.
May we hear them.
May we fucking believe them.”
Brilliant continuation of the story. Just as dark and disturbing. It has a lot of triggers, like A LOT.
They are all still pretty much insane, literally and figuratively. In this book, you start to question everyone, even the characters you liked the most in the first one. You get the feeling that you can’t trust anyone. You’re not sure what is happening, but something is about to go down for sure.
The author did something in the first book, I’m still not sure what or how it happen. I’m guessing it’s a small things mentioned here and there, that is made everyone a suspect. In the second book I got this feeling than you can’t trust anyone anymore, suspecting even all the main characters, questioning their roles in the story. Like, things are not how they look like. Yet you have no evidence to support it. I don’t know. It was weird, yet captivating and engrossing.
It’s difficult to describe this book without spoiling it. I’ll just say that the way the main characters indulge in and encourage each other’s insanity is like nothing I’ve ever read before. In any other dark books that I’ve read before. It’s described in a way that makes you want to crawl into a corner and hide. But after a while you think “Aw, that’s sweet.” And then “What am I thinking? It is not sweet. It’s not even a little bit normal!”
I’m reading the final book and things are not, even though they should, looking any better. When will they get a break?!
“This book is for all the victims.
May we see them.
May we hear them.
May we fucking believe them.”
Brilliant continuation of the story. Just as dark and disturbing. It has a lot of triggers, like A LOT.
They are all still pretty much insane, literally and figuratively. In this book, you start to question everyone, even the characters you liked the most in the first one. You get the feeling that you can’t trust anyone. You’re not sure what is happening, but something is about to go down for sure.
The author did something in the first book, I’m still not sure what or how it happen. I’m guessing it’s a small things mentioned here and there, that is made everyone a suspect. In the second book I got this feeling than you can’t trust anyone anymore, suspecting even all the main characters, questioning their roles in the story. Like, things are not how they look like. Yet you have no evidence to support it. I don’t know. It was weird, yet captivating and engrossing.
It’s difficult to describe this book without spoiling it. I’ll just say that the way the main characters indulge in and encourage each other’s insanity is like nothing I’ve ever read before. In any other dark books that I’ve read before. It’s described in a way that makes you want to crawl into a corner and hide. But after a while you think “Aw, that’s sweet.” And then “What am I thinking? It is not sweet. It’s not even a little bit normal!”
I’m reading the final book and things are not, even though they should, looking any better. When will they get a break?!
January 16, 2022
4 Spice
HOLY B@LLS!!!! SO F#%KING GOOD!!
I am so impressed with where this book went. All of the references to Zimbardo’s Prison Study were PHENOMENAL! While I was studying for my psych degree, Zimbardo’s study was one I was always fascinated with so I can appreciate the parallels and references.
Have you ever been reading a book, knowing that something was coming that you felt was going to break you? That’s how I felt through a good portion of this one. I was going along waiting for it to happen, trying to steel myself against so many emotional moments, until the final one that sent me over the edge and had me just this side of sobbing.
This book begins where Twisted Heathens left off, with Brooklyn and the guys dealing with the aftermath of the what happened on the roof and Rio. New leadership soon takes over and things at the Blackwood Institute start to devolve. Secrets about the origin of BI and its benefactors start to unravel alongside Brooklyn as her history becomes more and more clear.
Sacrificial Sinners was thrilling and spicy as well. I loved getting to know all of the guys better as well. But none more than my sweet guy, Eli. Every chapter from him perspective had me wanting more and more from him. Of course all of the guys have their own attractiveness, but Eli is something else.
When book one ended, I was not happy with Hudson, but as this book progressed he grew on me. I was happy to see the growth of his character as more than pretty much a f#%kboy.
Phoenix and Kade but tried my patience in this one, at one time or another. But, they are still near and dear to my heart.
There were times when I was supremely mad at some of the characters, and I love when a book can pull that out of me, as long as the story is good. And I am telling you, this story is GREAT.
There is violence and mindf#%kery and mysteries waiting to be discovered. Oh, plus some super spiciness, which does bear repeating.
Seriously, if you are a reverse harem and dark romance lover, you need to get started on this series. It will take you for a ride.
I am so excited to see where the final book (Desecrated Saints) is going to take us.
HOLY B@LLS!!!! SO F#%KING GOOD!!
I am so impressed with where this book went. All of the references to Zimbardo’s Prison Study were PHENOMENAL! While I was studying for my psych degree, Zimbardo’s study was one I was always fascinated with so I can appreciate the parallels and references.
Have you ever been reading a book, knowing that something was coming that you felt was going to break you? That’s how I felt through a good portion of this one. I was going along waiting for it to happen, trying to steel myself against so many emotional moments, until the final one that sent me over the edge and had me just this side of sobbing.
This book begins where Twisted Heathens left off, with Brooklyn and the guys dealing with the aftermath of the what happened on the roof and Rio. New leadership soon takes over and things at the Blackwood Institute start to devolve. Secrets about the origin of BI and its benefactors start to unravel alongside Brooklyn as her history becomes more and more clear.
Sacrificial Sinners was thrilling and spicy as well. I loved getting to know all of the guys better as well. But none more than my sweet guy, Eli. Every chapter from him perspective had me wanting more and more from him. Of course all of the guys have their own attractiveness, but Eli is something else.
"I'm the sick boy she fell involve with.She's the sick girl I'm obsessed with.
Perhaps, we're each other antidotes."
When book one ended, I was not happy with Hudson, but as this book progressed he grew on me. I was happy to see the growth of his character as more than pretty much a f#%kboy.
"I f#%king hate him and everything he represents. But goddammit, if I don't want to crawl inside his body and die there just so we will never be parted."
Phoenix and Kade but tried my patience in this one, at one time or another. But, they are still near and dear to my heart.
There were times when I was supremely mad at some of the characters, and I love when a book can pull that out of me, as long as the story is good. And I am telling you, this story is GREAT.
There is violence and mindf#%kery and mysteries waiting to be discovered. Oh, plus some super spiciness, which does bear repeating.
Seriously, if you are a reverse harem and dark romance lover, you need to get started on this series. It will take you for a ride.
I am so excited to see where the final book (Desecrated Saints) is going to take us.
January 27, 2022
Sacrificial Sinners is book two in the Blackwood Institute series and is every bit as dark and all consuming as the first.
This intense and often brutal story is set in a mental institution where patients are left to be forgotten and those in power are up to all kinds of sinister things. Through it all the main characters form a bond so strong it is the only thing stopping them from succumbing to the darkness completely.
I can't quite remember the steam level of book one but I feel like it was taken up a notch with this book. A couple of scenes in particular, holy hotness!! The whole dynamic between Brooklyn, Hudson, Kade, Phoenix and Eli is intriguing to say the least and I was 100% a fan! These beautifully broken characters are drawn to each other and protect one another at any cost. I am in love with Phoenix and Eli. These two and their relationship is my favourite part of the story.
I also love the way the story ended. While not necessarily a cliffhanger, it does leave the reader wanting so much more and I will be eagerly awaiting the next book.
Sacrificial Sinners is a chaotic, disturbing rollercoaster ride of a story and if you are a fan of darker stories then I would definitely recommend checking it out.
This intense and often brutal story is set in a mental institution where patients are left to be forgotten and those in power are up to all kinds of sinister things. Through it all the main characters form a bond so strong it is the only thing stopping them from succumbing to the darkness completely.
I can't quite remember the steam level of book one but I feel like it was taken up a notch with this book. A couple of scenes in particular, holy hotness!! The whole dynamic between Brooklyn, Hudson, Kade, Phoenix and Eli is intriguing to say the least and I was 100% a fan! These beautifully broken characters are drawn to each other and protect one another at any cost. I am in love with Phoenix and Eli. These two and their relationship is my favourite part of the story.
I also love the way the story ended. While not necessarily a cliffhanger, it does leave the reader wanting so much more and I will be eagerly awaiting the next book.
Sacrificial Sinners is a chaotic, disturbing rollercoaster ride of a story and if you are a fan of darker stories then I would definitely recommend checking it out.
February 26, 2024
Rounded up from 4.5☆ to 5☆
Wow. Our character's stories got even more dark and intense here in book 2. The plot has thickened, and the suspense was built!
I'm so excited to dive into book 3 and see how it all ends 👀
Wow. Our character's stories got even more dark and intense here in book 2. The plot has thickened, and the suspense was built!
I'm so excited to dive into book 3 and see how it all ends 👀
January 30, 2022
This book picks up right where book one left off Brooklyn and her guys go through so much emotionally mentally and physically this story is not a warm and fuzzy story it’s dark it’s twisted and a little disturbing but it’s so freaking good! I loved the character development in this one the writing is phenomenal and I can’t wait to see what happens next because that ending!!! I need the next book asap!
July 5, 2023
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⭐⭐⭐⭐, 5
Nella già labile mente di Brooklyn l’illusione costruita ad arte da astuti manipolatori, si fa strada un pensiero agghiacciante. E tutto ciò che fino a quel momento aveva ritenuto fosse reale, di colpo non lo è più.
Esser scappata dai propri demoni era stata una mossa necessaria perché l’aveva protetta da pericoli e rischi, ma sapeva che adesso era arrivato il momento di affrontarli una volta per tutte. Avrebbe scoperto la verità e forse tutti i pezzi di quel puzzle assurdo e confusionario che era la sua vita, sarebbero andati al loro posto, rivelandole cosa fosse davvero reale e cosa invece una bugia, o peggio un’illusione.
🖋️Ormai è assodato che il Blackwood Institute sia un luogo misterioso e oscuro, ma se possibile in questo secondo volume della serie, l’autrice lo fa apparire come un abisso torbido senza fondo.
La manipolazione della mente che si perpetra in questo posto folle è davvero inquietante e sconvolgente, a tratti temevo di restare anche io bloccata tra quelle mura dove depravazione e irrazionalità sono all’ordine del giorno.
Una lettura forte e sempre più dark, sicuramente non per tutti, adrenalinica e pazzesca, che mette un pó di ansia ma dalla quale non riesci a staccarti.
*Ringrazio la CE per la copia digitale e la collaborazione
⭐⭐⭐⭐, 5
Nella già labile mente di Brooklyn l’illusione costruita ad arte da astuti manipolatori, si fa strada un pensiero agghiacciante. E tutto ciò che fino a quel momento aveva ritenuto fosse reale, di colpo non lo è più.
Esser scappata dai propri demoni era stata una mossa necessaria perché l’aveva protetta da pericoli e rischi, ma sapeva che adesso era arrivato il momento di affrontarli una volta per tutte. Avrebbe scoperto la verità e forse tutti i pezzi di quel puzzle assurdo e confusionario che era la sua vita, sarebbero andati al loro posto, rivelandole cosa fosse davvero reale e cosa invece una bugia, o peggio un’illusione.
🖋️Ormai è assodato che il Blackwood Institute sia un luogo misterioso e oscuro, ma se possibile in questo secondo volume della serie, l’autrice lo fa apparire come un abisso torbido senza fondo.
La manipolazione della mente che si perpetra in questo posto folle è davvero inquietante e sconvolgente, a tratti temevo di restare anche io bloccata tra quelle mura dove depravazione e irrazionalità sono all’ordine del giorno.
Una lettura forte e sempre più dark, sicuramente non per tutti, adrenalinica e pazzesca, che mette un pó di ansia ma dalla quale non riesci a staccarti.
*Ringrazio la CE per la copia digitale e la collaborazione
August 3, 2022
I’m her protector. Phoenix, her reason to smile. Kade is her certainty. And Eli… her equal in the dark
Every time I read this book I felt mentally exhausted, not gonna lie. This dragged on for too long it only got interesting around the 31st chapter which is at the 75% mark of the book and that says a lot about the pace already.
I didn't fancy Brooklyn in this book, I get that she has trauma but being an asshole to others who wanted to help her isn't justified. I was real annoyed with her in this book and that is why I gave a low rating for this book.
The little family dynamics they built felt nice to see in this book with everyone having each other's back more and also going for each other's throats more often. There was also explanation about the Zimbardo experiment (a basic for every psychology student like me out there) at the start of the book which explains the content a little more so I liked that aspect. In a sense, you don't go into this dark book blindly.
⚠️ The blood, fire and knife play in this book was so much more intense than the first book so consider yourself warned if you're thinking of picking this up. These are the trigger warnings that you should know: self-harm, suicide, violence, sexual assault and psychological torture.
I like where the book ends though so I'm not going to pick up the third book (controversial, yes). I think the end of this book tied the ribbon to the series nicely so I'm just going to move on.
Blackwood Institute series ratings
Twisted Heathens
August 31, 2023
“ Real monsters walk these halls and you’re threatening the worst of the worst.”
Sacrificial Sinners is book two in the Blackwood institute series. This series must be read in order, so start with book one. These are very dark books, with triggering content such as suicide, self harm, drug use, graphic violence and mental health themes.
This book, Ohmygodddddd I don’t even know where to start. This was an emotional roller coaster of a book. These characters have been through so much emotional trauma already and in this second book they are thrown into chaos at Blackwood. The plot twists are seriously insane!
Brooklyn is very unwell and when the institute puts a target on her back, we get to see into her past as more secrets are revealed. Eli, Hudson , Phoenix and Kade are all dealing with the events that we left off at in book one, most of the boys are spiralling and living in hell.
“ My pain … is their protection. That’s a price I’m willing to pay. “
JRose does such a incredible job at writing what it is like living with a mental illness, not shying away from the darkness. The new management is even worse than the originals, I honestly feared for everyone well-being more than once.
Now, the spice, this book really kicked it up a notch. I already had a soft spot for Eli and this book only made me love him that much more. I would give anything to protect him. Nix broke my heart, baby felt so much pain, and I suffered alongside him.
Sacrificial Sinners is book two in the Blackwood institute series. This series must be read in order, so start with book one. These are very dark books, with triggering content such as suicide, self harm, drug use, graphic violence and mental health themes.
This book, Ohmygodddddd I don’t even know where to start. This was an emotional roller coaster of a book. These characters have been through so much emotional trauma already and in this second book they are thrown into chaos at Blackwood. The plot twists are seriously insane!
Brooklyn is very unwell and when the institute puts a target on her back, we get to see into her past as more secrets are revealed. Eli, Hudson , Phoenix and Kade are all dealing with the events that we left off at in book one, most of the boys are spiralling and living in hell.
“ My pain … is their protection. That’s a price I’m willing to pay. “
JRose does such a incredible job at writing what it is like living with a mental illness, not shying away from the darkness. The new management is even worse than the originals, I honestly feared for everyone well-being more than once.
Now, the spice, this book really kicked it up a notch. I already had a soft spot for Eli and this book only made me love him that much more. I would give anything to protect him. Nix broke my heart, baby felt so much pain, and I suffered alongside him.
January 24, 2022
ARC kindly provided for the author in excange for an honest review
May contain spoilers for Twisted Heathens
What ride! Returning to Blackwood Institute was very painful, exciting and happy, because despite everything that Brooke, Eli, Hud, Kade & Nix have to live in that hell, I'll always enjoy reading them again! Plus J. Rose'a writing is truly masterful: she's able to convey every emotion her characters experience, to make me laugh one moment, and cry the next, and the number of plot twists made it a rollercoaster read in the best of ways.
Sacrificial Sinners is much more twisted, dark, desperate, hopeful, emotional and hot than Twisted Heathens! Brooklyn and the boys are in one of their worst moments after Rio's death, and to add to their respective tortures, the new management of Blackwood treats the residents like worthless creatures, and I honestly feared for everyone's well-being throughout this entire book, the emotional stability of the main characters constantly hangs in the balance, including Kade's, who we're used to seeing as the voice of reason, and who has to face quite strong situations that destabilize him on more than one occasion, but also help us to learn a little more about him and his family, to see a different side from his personality, and to realize that he's as lost as the rest of the boys in the group.
However, if anyone has to learn to survive more than ever, it is Brooklyn: more unstable than ever, unable to distinguish between reality and the illusions of his mind, she's forced to take drastic measures to protect her only family and in the process discovers heartbreaking truths, not only about herself, but about Blackwood and the truth behind the pioneering institute for mental health treatment.
I have no words to express the horrors that Brooke has to face, and how much it broke my heart to read her draw strength to ensure the boys safety, and what to say about the discoveries about her past! her personal story is so tragic and very painful, and there was a particular moment towards the end of the book that I was moving and heartbreaking at the same time, even though I saw it coming, J. Rose found a way to break my heart once again.
And just as the plot of this book was perfect, so were the relationships between the main characters! I already had a soft spot for Eli but in this book it all intensified: reading his relationship with Nix & Brooke moving forward was especially beautiful, and how that love gives him the strength and courage to face their past was absolutely perfect, and although all the characters revert to their old vices in some way, I think it was Phoneix who broke my heart the most, but just like Eli, he gets what it needs to make up some of his progress from the people around him. The one who totally surprised me was Hudson, I didn't expect his new attitude and the moments of maturity from him, fortunately he didn't lose his essence: he's still the boy with violent and reckless attacks that we all know and love.
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ARC amablemente proporcionadas por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
Puede contener spoilers de Twisted Heathens
¡Qué viaje! Regresar a Blackwood Institute fue muy doloroso, emocionante y feliz, porque a pesar de todo lo que Brooke, Eli, Hud, Kade & Nix tienen que vivir en ese infierno, siempre voy a disfrutar leerlos de nuevo! Además de que la escritura de J. Rose es sinceramente magistral: es capaz de transmitir cada emoción que sus personajes experimentan, de hacerme reír un momento, y llorar al siguiente, y la cantidad de giros que la trama tuvo en esta ocasión hicieron que la lectura fuera una montaña rusa en la mejor de las formas.
Sacrificial Sinners es mucho más retorcido, oscuro, desesperante, esperanzador, emocional y caliente que Twisted Heathens! Brooklyn y los chicos están en uno de sus peores momentos después de la muerte de Rio, y para sumar a sus respectivas torturas, la nueva administración de Blackwood trata a los residentes como criaturas sin valor, y yo sinceramente, temí por el bienestar de todos durante TODO este libro, la estabilidad emocional de los personajes principales pende de un hilo constantemente, incluso la de Kade, a quien estamos acostumbrados a ver como la voz de la razón, y quien tiene que enfrentar situaciones bastante fuertes que los desestabilizan en más de una ocasión, pero que también sirven para conocer un poco más sobre él y su familia, a ver un lado diferente de su personalidad, y para darnos cuentas de que está tan perdido como el resto de los chicos del grupo.
Sin embargo, si alguien tiene que aprender a sobrevivir más que nunca es Brooklyn: más inestable que nunca, incapaz de distinguir entre la realidad y las ilusiones de su mente, se ve obligada a tomar medidas drásticas para proteger a su única familia y en el proceso descubre verdades desgarradoras, no solo sobre ella misma, sino sobre Blackwood y la verdad detrás del instituto pionero en el tratamiento de la salud mental.
No tengo palabras para expresar los horrores a los que Brooke se tiene que enfrentar y lo mucho que rompió mi corazón leerla sacar fuerzas para asegurar que los chicos estén a salvo, y qué decir de los descubrimientos sobre su pasado, su historia personal es trágica y muy dolorosa, y hubo un momento en especial hacia el final del libro que fue conmovedor y desgarrador al mismo tiempo, aún cuando lo veía venir, J. Rose encontró la forma de despedazar mi corazón una vez más, en la mejor de las formas.
Y así como la trama de este libro fue perfecta, también lo fueron las relaciones entre los personajes principales! Yo ya tenía una debilidad especial por Eli pero en este libro todo se intensifico: leerlo avanzar en su relación con Nix & Brooke fue especialmente hermoso, y que ambos le dieran la fuerza y valentía para enfrentar su pasado fue absolutamente perfecto, y aunque todos los personajes recaen de alguna manera en sus antiguos vicios, creo que Phoneix fue quien más me rompió el corazón y preocupó, pero del mismo modo que Eli, obtiene lo necesario para recuperar un poco de su progreso de las personas a su alrededor. Quien me sorprendió totalmente fue Hudson, no esperaba su nueva actitud y momentos de madurez, afortunadamente no perdió su esencia: sigue siendo el chico con ataques violentos e imprudentes que todos conocemos y amamos.
May contain spoilers for Twisted Heathens
What ride! Returning to Blackwood Institute was very painful, exciting and happy, because despite everything that Brooke, Eli, Hud, Kade & Nix have to live in that hell, I'll always enjoy reading them again! Plus J. Rose'a writing is truly masterful: she's able to convey every emotion her characters experience, to make me laugh one moment, and cry the next, and the number of plot twists made it a rollercoaster read in the best of ways.
Sacrificial Sinners is much more twisted, dark, desperate, hopeful, emotional and hot than Twisted Heathens! Brooklyn and the boys are in one of their worst moments after Rio's death, and to add to their respective tortures, the new management of Blackwood treats the residents like worthless creatures, and I honestly feared for everyone's well-being throughout this entire book, the emotional stability of the main characters constantly hangs in the balance, including Kade's, who we're used to seeing as the voice of reason, and who has to face quite strong situations that destabilize him on more than one occasion, but also help us to learn a little more about him and his family, to see a different side from his personality, and to realize that he's as lost as the rest of the boys in the group.
However, if anyone has to learn to survive more than ever, it is Brooklyn: more unstable than ever, unable to distinguish between reality and the illusions of his mind, she's forced to take drastic measures to protect her only family and in the process discovers heartbreaking truths, not only about herself, but about Blackwood and the truth behind the pioneering institute for mental health treatment.
I have no words to express the horrors that Brooke has to face, and how much it broke my heart to read her draw strength to ensure the boys safety, and what to say about the discoveries about her past! her personal story is so tragic and very painful, and there was a particular moment towards the end of the book that I was moving and heartbreaking at the same time, even though I saw it coming, J. Rose found a way to break my heart once again.
And just as the plot of this book was perfect, so were the relationships between the main characters! I already had a soft spot for Eli but in this book it all intensified: reading his relationship with Nix & Brooke moving forward was especially beautiful, and how that love gives him the strength and courage to face their past was absolutely perfect, and although all the characters revert to their old vices in some way, I think it was Phoneix who broke my heart the most, but just like Eli, he gets what it needs to make up some of his progress from the people around him. The one who totally surprised me was Hudson, I didn't expect his new attitude and the moments of maturity from him, fortunately he didn't lose his essence: he's still the boy with violent and reckless attacks that we all know and love.
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ARC amablemente proporcionadas por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta
Puede contener spoilers de Twisted Heathens
¡Qué viaje! Regresar a Blackwood Institute fue muy doloroso, emocionante y feliz, porque a pesar de todo lo que Brooke, Eli, Hud, Kade & Nix tienen que vivir en ese infierno, siempre voy a disfrutar leerlos de nuevo! Además de que la escritura de J. Rose es sinceramente magistral: es capaz de transmitir cada emoción que sus personajes experimentan, de hacerme reír un momento, y llorar al siguiente, y la cantidad de giros que la trama tuvo en esta ocasión hicieron que la lectura fuera una montaña rusa en la mejor de las formas.
Sacrificial Sinners es mucho más retorcido, oscuro, desesperante, esperanzador, emocional y caliente que Twisted Heathens! Brooklyn y los chicos están en uno de sus peores momentos después de la muerte de Rio, y para sumar a sus respectivas torturas, la nueva administración de Blackwood trata a los residentes como criaturas sin valor, y yo sinceramente, temí por el bienestar de todos durante TODO este libro, la estabilidad emocional de los personajes principales pende de un hilo constantemente, incluso la de Kade, a quien estamos acostumbrados a ver como la voz de la razón, y quien tiene que enfrentar situaciones bastante fuertes que los desestabilizan en más de una ocasión, pero que también sirven para conocer un poco más sobre él y su familia, a ver un lado diferente de su personalidad, y para darnos cuentas de que está tan perdido como el resto de los chicos del grupo.
Sin embargo, si alguien tiene que aprender a sobrevivir más que nunca es Brooklyn: más inestable que nunca, incapaz de distinguir entre la realidad y las ilusiones de su mente, se ve obligada a tomar medidas drásticas para proteger a su única familia y en el proceso descubre verdades desgarradoras, no solo sobre ella misma, sino sobre Blackwood y la verdad detrás del instituto pionero en el tratamiento de la salud mental.
No tengo palabras para expresar los horrores a los que Brooke se tiene que enfrentar y lo mucho que rompió mi corazón leerla sacar fuerzas para asegurar que los chicos estén a salvo, y qué decir de los descubrimientos sobre su pasado, su historia personal es trágica y muy dolorosa, y hubo un momento en especial hacia el final del libro que fue conmovedor y desgarrador al mismo tiempo, aún cuando lo veía venir, J. Rose encontró la forma de despedazar mi corazón una vez más, en la mejor de las formas.
Y así como la trama de este libro fue perfecta, también lo fueron las relaciones entre los personajes principales! Yo ya tenía una debilidad especial por Eli pero en este libro todo se intensifico: leerlo avanzar en su relación con Nix & Brooke fue especialmente hermoso, y que ambos le dieran la fuerza y valentía para enfrentar su pasado fue absolutamente perfecto, y aunque todos los personajes recaen de alguna manera en sus antiguos vicios, creo que Phoneix fue quien más me rompió el corazón y preocupó, pero del mismo modo que Eli, obtiene lo necesario para recuperar un poco de su progreso de las personas a su alrededor. Quien me sorprendió totalmente fue Hudson, no esperaba su nueva actitud y momentos de madurez, afortunadamente no perdió su esencia: sigue siendo el chico con ataques violentos e imprudentes que todos conocemos y amamos.
January 18, 2022
Holy $*%&^!! This book 😳😳😳 it's dark. It's depraved. It's heartbreaking. It's haunting. It's absolutely brilliant!
I have been needing this since Twisted Heathens! I cannot believe this book. I need more, More, MORE!! Seriously heed the warnings for this one, book one was dark, but this one is way darker and I am here for all of it!
Brooklyn is so broken and Hudson, Phoenix, Eli and Kade will do whatever it takes to help her. I was shocked with some of the secrets revealed in the book and cannot wait to see what is going to happen.
If you love your books dark, your fmc a bit broken and all of them a teeny bit unhinged, this series is for you, just double check those warnings.
I have been needing this since Twisted Heathens! I cannot believe this book. I need more, More, MORE!! Seriously heed the warnings for this one, book one was dark, but this one is way darker and I am here for all of it!
Brooklyn is so broken and Hudson, Phoenix, Eli and Kade will do whatever it takes to help her. I was shocked with some of the secrets revealed in the book and cannot wait to see what is going to happen.
If you love your books dark, your fmc a bit broken and all of them a teeny bit unhinged, this series is for you, just double check those warnings.
February 16, 2022
The only exciting thing about this book was the ending. At first I thought I wasn’t in the mood for this so I put it down. But turns out that was not it. I just feel like this book was trying to give mysterious and suspenseful vibes but it gave plot holes. The main source of conflict IMO was communication. If Brooke had come clean about literally anything and everything perhaps they could’ve avoided some of the events throughout the book. I don’t find lack of communication and “the big secret” as a plot driver.
I read the first book because I thought it would be a dark and twisty story but it just seems like this story had a lot of potential but fell flat.
I read the first book because I thought it would be a dark and twisty story but it just seems like this story had a lot of potential but fell flat.
January 26, 2022
First of all, I NEED THE NEXT BOOK ASAP. Second of all, the agony and frustration that I felt while reading this was in another level, I just wanted to hug all of them and protect them of everything, especially Brooklyn. She went through some many things in this book, she was so fucking strong to endure all she had, I cant put in words how strong she was. And the plot twists???? PURE INSANITY, I spent half of the books gasping in shock , because omg PURE INSANITY. The plot and everything totally blew my mind. After reading so many books,it’s difficult to me to really get caught by plot twists BUT OMG J ROSE TOTALLY DELIVERED AND CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD SO MANY TIMES. The part of me who love psychiatry was totally satisfied with this book, because it brought so many things. Overall, I spent half of the book in shock and when I wasn’t in shock I was frustrated as fuck and in agony and in the verge of my seat. And Brooklyn development was incredible.And the end? I NEED MORE RIGHT FUCKING NOW. I will just say one more thing “ MY NAME IS BROOKLYN WEST”. I want to say so much more but i would ended spoiling so I will just say READ IT, if you don’t like it you totally can come and scream with me.
November 8, 2022
The second book in the Blackwood Institute series was.. a WILD ride.
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐲.
When the devil comes knocking, I’m forced to confront the truth. Blackwood Institute is far from what it seems. Now, I must learn how deep the darkness truly goes. I’ve been running from my demons for a long time, but the truth is about to catch up to me.
Time to become the monster the world thinks I am.
This book was definitely DARK and heavy on the mental health representation, pls check TW. In the beginning there was a reference to the Standford prison experiment and I can understand why. Blackwood claimed to be the future of psychiatric care were they treated patients as science projects to create perfect monsters.
I have to say, because I work in psychiatry, it was sometimes a bit hard to read. But nevertheless I was intrigued by this book and I will finish this series! The ending definitely has something to do with that.. 👀
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐲.
When the devil comes knocking, I’m forced to confront the truth. Blackwood Institute is far from what it seems. Now, I must learn how deep the darkness truly goes. I’ve been running from my demons for a long time, but the truth is about to catch up to me.
Time to become the monster the world thinks I am.
This book was definitely DARK and heavy on the mental health representation, pls check TW. In the beginning there was a reference to the Standford prison experiment and I can understand why. Blackwood claimed to be the future of psychiatric care were they treated patients as science projects to create perfect monsters.
I have to say, because I work in psychiatry, it was sometimes a bit hard to read. But nevertheless I was intrigued by this book and I will finish this series! The ending definitely has something to do with that.. 👀
August 10, 2023
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EDIT:
Anche in questo capitolo non mancano i colpi di scena. Attraverso il punto di vista alternato si ha la possibilità di entrare nelle menti dei nostri protagonisti e vedere come l'amore e il bene possono nascere anche in quel contesto buio che sembra privo di una via d'uscita. Anche se il legame che li unisce è forte, Brooke sta perdendo la sua battaglia contro la sua mente, le allucinazioni sono sempre più frequenti e non le danno tregua, e vedere quei poveri ragazzi così impotenti, spezza il cuore del lettore, poichè nonostante tutti e quattro amino Brooke e farebbero di tutto per lei, non possono nulla contro un nemico invisibile che vive nella testa della ragazza.
EDIT:
Anche in questo capitolo non mancano i colpi di scena. Attraverso il punto di vista alternato si ha la possibilità di entrare nelle menti dei nostri protagonisti e vedere come l'amore e il bene possono nascere anche in quel contesto buio che sembra privo di una via d'uscita. Anche se il legame che li unisce è forte, Brooke sta perdendo la sua battaglia contro la sua mente, le allucinazioni sono sempre più frequenti e non le danno tregua, e vedere quei poveri ragazzi così impotenti, spezza il cuore del lettore, poichè nonostante tutti e quattro amino Brooke e farebbero di tutto per lei, non possono nulla contro un nemico invisibile che vive nella testa della ragazza.
February 4, 2024
Traumatizing, but a great book 🥹
August 17, 2022
This book was intense! Lots of twists and the conspiracy thickens! Loved this book!
January 21, 2022
Blackwood Institute holds so many secrets it will make your head spin!
Wow.
This book was so chaotic in the best way. It's hard for me to write reviews on a normal day.. but when something completely and utterly destroys me.. I cannot put full sentences together LOL.
Brooklyn and the guys blew me away with their strength, even when their minds would be their biggest enemy. While Brooklyn is fighting an internal battle with herself, it really affected the guys in their own circle. Will they be able to get past this, or will it break them apart?
Blackwood Institute is truly run for the insane.. by the insane.
Their minds are so complex, sometimes you had a hard time differentiating real from reality.. and if I had a hard time struggling with it, I cannot imagine the actual minds of the charaters and how they felt.
It's so hard to not give anything away in a review but all you need to know is.. READ THIS BOOK!
The intensity you will feel with the chacters will tug at your heart strings, whether it is their love, pain or anger. Take the plunge and add this book to your list of 2022 reads!
5/5 for the sex
5/5 for the plot
5/5 for everything!
J ROSE, you're amazing babe. Thank you for a masterpiece.
Wow.
This book was so chaotic in the best way. It's hard for me to write reviews on a normal day.. but when something completely and utterly destroys me.. I cannot put full sentences together LOL.
Brooklyn and the guys blew me away with their strength, even when their minds would be their biggest enemy. While Brooklyn is fighting an internal battle with herself, it really affected the guys in their own circle. Will they be able to get past this, or will it break them apart?
Blackwood Institute is truly run for the insane.. by the insane.
Their minds are so complex, sometimes you had a hard time differentiating real from reality.. and if I had a hard time struggling with it, I cannot imagine the actual minds of the charaters and how they felt.
It's so hard to not give anything away in a review but all you need to know is.. READ THIS BOOK!
The intensity you will feel with the chacters will tug at your heart strings, whether it is their love, pain or anger. Take the plunge and add this book to your list of 2022 reads!
5/5 for the sex
5/5 for the plot
5/5 for everything!
J ROSE, you're amazing babe. Thank you for a masterpiece.
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