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Darkmore Penitentiary
by Caroline Peckham and Susan Valenti
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
You'll get a morally gray, possessive book boyfriend (or several) and a cathartic, unhinged ride through a brutal paranormal world.
Synopsis
“We're going to own you.” “We're going to break you.” “When we're through with you, you won’t remember life before you were ours.” That’s what they whisper as I pass their cells. Ha. Guess what bastardos? I’m Rosalie Oscura, champion underground cage-fighter and freaking Alpha Werewolf from the infamous Oscura Clan. My family wrote the book on criminal organisations and I’ll be ruling this place by the time the next moon rises. Papà always said my hot head would land me in here one day. The supernatural prison they call Darkmore Penitentiary. Where they send the cruellest, most dangerous Fae in Solaria. Like me apparently. I’ve always had a thing for Alpha males, but the ones in here don’t have a thing for me. Especially after what I did to them… I accidentally insulted a ruthless Lion Shifter and riled up his army of cutthroat followers. I may have enraged the sinful Incubus who’s been condemned to isolation for committing an unspeakable crime. Despite my better judgement, I taunted the sinister Vampire guard who has a dark vendetta against me. And I kinda deceived the black-hearted Werewolf who rules over my sworn enemies. Though I blame fate for that one – bitch never was on my side. I don’t know why I’m surprised, I always did have a knack for getting into trouble. Just look at my criminal record: Driving Under the Influence of the Moon (I’m a Werewolf, I’m always under the influence of the moon, duh) One count of MIPS - Minor in Possession of Stardust (I’m just glad they never figured out why I was using it) Bedazzlement (I can’t help it if I dazzle people into giving me their money) Alpha Wolf Status Abuse (It’s calling being a leader, idiotas) Hijacking a Pegasus and riding him through a rainbow on private property (Totally his idea) Coercing two members of law enforcement to dance naked on the top of their vehicle for seven hours (What’s not hilarious about that?) Bank Robbery (All that gold was getting lonely stuck in that vault) Murdering a security guard (Alright I regret that one, but it was a total accident) So maybe I deserve to be in prison, but do you want to know a secret? I planned to get sent to Darkmore Penitentiary. I’ve come to break out the most notorious criminal in Solaria. The trouble is, I need the help of the four Alpha males to get out of here. And they happen to hate each other almost as much as they hate me. But I always did love a challenge. How hard could it be to make them accept me as their leader? This is an RH set in the world of Solaria after the events of Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae and contains some character crossover but can be read as a standalone series without having read the other books.
At a Glance
4.35 ★ GoodreadsTop TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
4.35 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
562 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2020
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Paranormal Romance
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
WHY CHOOSE / REVERSE HAREM
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
First Person
Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.
Medium Burn
CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.
spoiler
AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
Yes
FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.
Standard
NarratorThe voice in your ears.
Bridget Bordeaux|Jake Bordeaux
Narrator Count
Dual
TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
FMC: feral / wild sign in to unlock
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