Break Me: Review

I had the absolute, no bullshit at all, HONOR to beta read this book for Ella Jacobs (along with just a delightfully dark group of ladies!). I like pitch-black romance, there’s no denying it. I like it in all forms – hot and heavy, short and sweet, long and languid – but Ella… what Ella does is art in it’s purest form. She writes psychological dark romance like I’ve never read before, and I’m just giving my brain a quick break before I go pick up Break Me again.

Highlights:
Kidnapped and locked in a dungeon, can Emma survive Dax and his training? Might she even learn to like it? And can her captor fall back into routine, or will his sub in training be enough to break him too?

What I thought:
What to say about this book – simply put, it’s psychological torment at its finest. An absolutely stunning read. As book two in the Enslaved series, we get a deeper view into the operation we saw in Take Me. We see beyond the dungeon and get a real look into who the trainers are, what methods they use, and the kind of women they are keeping. It starts off fast and doesn’t give you even one second to breath.

I felt so deeply connected to these characters, too. We go through Emma’s journey with her – the inner turmoil, the outward emotions, and the uncertainty of her future. And Dax, UGH DADDY DAX. I know he’s the villain, truly, I know. He’s such a perfectly imperfect character, but I so enjoyed accompanying him through his struggle to find himself again and the ultimately endearing relationship he forms with his captive. We also get a look at our final trainer in this series, Dorin, and the complexity of his personality – I think his story is going to be really different and cool, plus very intense!

Mentally prepare for this book and you are in for a wild ride. Don’t expect all spice all the time – you won’t get it. Don’t expect non-stop action and insane drama – it’s not there. Instead, you’ll find a deliciously torturous journey deep into the mind of a Dom and his captive sub that will make you question your morals the whole way through.

P.s. – don’t let me fool you, the spice SPICES in this book. The lead up is incredible, and when it hits, it’ll knock your socks off.