Zara.
Eli.
Alex.
Three students at Caven U who are all really, really f*cking tired of life.
Zara has a substance problem. Eli is a star athlete with a secret. And Alex? He’s just a fcking a*hole.
Their paths collide one night at a party that quickly spirals out of control. A series of volatile moments follow, enveloping the three of them in a whirlwind of drama, drugs, and destruction.
Zara … drama, drugs, and destruction.
Zara feels like she’s slipping under, losing her grip on reality. And if she isn’t careful, one of the boys just might pull her all the way down.
But the thing about almost dying at the hands of someone you hate?
In the moment before you take your last breath, the fear can feel a lot like…ecstasy.
And that’s a high you only get once in a lifetime.
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Seriously People! Just Wow!!!
Ecstasy was everything I wanted, craved and needed from a dark romance… and omg so, SO much more!!! This is my first read of this author’s work and it was absolutely amazing. Her beautiful writing caressed and teased my darkness like a skilled lover, slowly and very gently, until she finally hooked her talons into my mind and got me completely immersed into the storyline. I absolutely devoured this book and when I finished it, I wanted more, more, more!!!
The main characters, Zara, Alex and Eli are amazing, all three are broken and tortured souls and fighting their own inner demons. They’re on a collision course with each other and the outcome is not pretty. There’s a lot of drug, alcohol, sexual abuse in the storyline, as well as drug and alcohol induced violence, so if it’s something that would trigger you, then this book is definitely not for you!!
You will both love and hate all three main characters, which is exactly what the author wants; and the end game that these three will eventually achieve is sooo worth the the torturous journey they have to travel and endure in order to reach their true nirvana.
Read this book peeps, it’s seriously good and don’t forget to listen to the playlist on Spotify while you doing so. You will enjoy the overall experience so much more.
KV Rose continues to amaze me with her ability to create such complicated and interesting relationships. Every book I pick up is full of emotion and flawed characters that feed my dark heart.
Potential unpopular opinion, but I loved Zara! Her pain, her confusion, and her complexity drew me to her. Despite being a druggie, and kind of a terrible person, I enjoyed her path and her pull to the two men who want her. Observing her growth and still seeing that she’s human, makes mistakes and isn’t perfect resonated with me.
I think we can bring the best and worst out of the people we are with. I don’t necessarily believe in “meant to be”, but I do believe that between Alex and Eli, I found Alex to be the proper match to bring out the best in Zara. Though something about Eli’s wicked ways has stolen a small piece of my heart!
This book will end in udder devastation for some and happily for others. The complexity and the divide that KV Rose creates in her readers has me falling so freaking hard for her writing with every damn book. She is my queen of the damned!
4.5 Stars
Where do I even began?
Dark. Deliciously dark. Depraved. But oh so real!
KV took me on a rollercoaster of epic proportions. I couldn’t stop, couldn’t get off, didn’t even want to. I needed to finish, I had to know the ending.
Life is messy and this book touches on so many real life things.
Read it. Embrace it. Let the dark in and appreciate the journey.
This book was AMAZING! This book made me feel so many emotions and I loved each character!
Eli is a psycho which he hid so well. Alex is an unexpected sweetheart. And Zara omg I loved her! She is crazy and chaotic in the best way! They all experience so much in this book from drugs, sex, jealousy, death, regret and angst which is all so relatable which it makes it that much more. Literally from the first page, I was hooked on this book and did not want to put it down.
Zara wants the love and predictability of Alex while also craving the chaos and unknown of Eli! Zara is afraid to admit this out loud though. So when Eli shows up at her house unexpectedly, she doesn’t think too much and ends up going with it. Who will she choose? Will she get both?
It is hard to write this review without any spoilers. There is tragedy and heartbreak within this book. This is a standalone so no cliffhangers but you won’t want to say goodbye to these characters.
KV is an absolute amazing writer who writes the best dark romances. This one was no exception. If you like dark romances, do yourself a favor and read this!
All the stars for this twisted story. Unputdownable!!
Ecstasy was enthralling! 4 stars
I was enthralled by the first pages of this book, and it kept me enthralled until the end. Once I realized this was a book about three broken people who were entangled together, for good or bad, and not big, twisty plot points (although there were two that had me gasping), it became an even more enthralling read. Zara was an addict who thought drugs “fixed” her (you will have to read to find out why she thought she needed fixing), and I felt for her so much. She frustrated me at times, but her journey was what kept me reading. At first Alex, her ex-boyfriend, was a jerk, but his journey left me enraptured. Eli was Alex’s best friend, but he wants Zara for himself. He has secrets and seems detached on the outside, but is he what he seems? His journey left me satisfied, and I can’t really say anything more without giving away spoilers. This was my first time reading this author, but it will not be last. Her writing was, again, enthralling from the first page, and the characters were well defined and felt like real people to me. I definitely recommend this book!
Wow!! I felt this book in my soul! I had no clue how she was going to make a HEA with 3 people with major issues, but she did and DANG she did it well!! Also one of very few authors to be able to make the H redeemable after doing something horrific to the H
Another amazing read by talented KV Rose. Ecstasy was everything! My emotions were all over the place but nothing like a crying session to make you feel all better! Thank you, thank you KV Rose!
This was an amazing read. These characters are drowning in pain, sorrow, anger and addiction. This story is sensual, explosive, mysterious, unpredictable and raw. I was captivated from the first page and I could not put it down. I had to know what was going to happen. This story was a very realistic depiction of addiction and mental health issues. This author oozes talent and never fails to deliver a fantastic read. K V Rose is always a one click for me. You need to read this book.
Holy Smokes!! What a chaotic and twisted story!! Erotic and captivating!! So many twists and turns! The moment I thought I knew what was going on, it changed directions! had me guessing at every freaking turn! What a wild and crazy ride!! Freaking awesome!!!
DAMN!! this book was so good and messed up I didn’t know what to expect going in and it wrecked me!!! It was so dark and emotional it gets into alot of sensitive subjects so if you have triggers read with caution. Its been couple days since I have read this book I just can’t stop thinking about it. I felt like I was right there with them experiencing everything it’s just a such a fantastic read. Its going to be one of those books that I will never forget and will be one that I will reread alot well done K.v. Rose.This is a 5 Star for me highly recommend this book!!! K.v. Rose you’re a AMAZING Author and I can’t wait to see what else you come up with.
“Here’s the thing, it had been a long time since the last time I read about like this and even though isn’t my thing I do liked it. Ecstasy was unexpectedly good and I found myself trapped on all the angst and triggers on the plot. It wasn’t an easy read because some many things happened but I loved this dark romance. Zara, Alex and Eli were the main characters of this story. Alex, he stole my heart. He seemed like an angry man but he’s way so much more than just some angry guy. Like I said he’s the owner of my heart. Eli, do I sound bad confessing I loved him too? He had that mysterious and quiet side that was so appealing. I’ll let you figure him out. Zara, she was a mess honestly. Chaotic and out of control. The three of them had some serious and perhaps toxic is the best way to describe it? K.V wrote an impressive chaotic story. I’m impressed because I never expected the plot to be like this and I absolutely adored it. Just wow!”
I have never read this author before, but I had heard a lot of great things about this book so I decided to give it try. BEST DECISION EVER! This F*CKED ME UP! It was nothing like I expected, it was so much more and truly unique. KV Rose is a phenomenal storyteller and knows how to bring you to your knees, and make you beg for more. I loved the characters so much and connected with each and every one of them. This story was a punch to the gut! I did not expect all the emotions that bubbled up and poured out of my chest in waves while reading. This book DESTROYED ME on every level and I am not sure I will ever be the same. It is definitely one of my favorite reads this year!
Euphoria…
*self-purchased on Amazon (KU). No need of sugar daddies called promo teams*
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Zara can’t stop doing drugs. Eli is seemingly perfect, but he’s also hiding something. Alex is your typical jock with the messed up family. Drama unfolds and all bets are off. Zara’s falling off the deep end. Who will catch her? Will anyone catch her? Or will she drown all alone?
This is my first KV Rose read. I picked this up because the cover is gorgeous and because all my bookstagram friends were SWOONING and DAMAGED after they read this book. I can confirm that I’m doing ok after having read it. The author wrote a great book and it felt so real at times, it was eerie. This was Euphoria (Zendaya show) but the written version of it, like DAMN (the drug abuse aspect). Ecstasy was a page-turner and a whirlwind of emotions. Confusion dominated my thoughts and I found myself making up some really weird theories that ended up being wrong (I WATCH TOO MUCH TV). I’m the wrong person when it comes to empathizing with these characters, but that’s not the author’s fault. I fear that’s just my mindset about drugs and all of that. I tried to understand the characters and they all had their moments, but I couldn’t really connect to them. I’m immensely satisfied with the ending though and I found that it was written quite fittingly.
I recommend this book to lovers of tortured leading characters, people who don’t mind trigger-y content and people who want to read a book that tackles addiction.
There is so much I could say about this book. It is one of my top 5 reads for this year. This book hit home so much. I love K.V. Rose books.
Loved this book!
I love a good dark romance and this was one of the best I’ve read in a while. This was my first KV read and it won’t be the last. Zara, Eli, and Alex’s story will put you through the wringer and when you finish you’ll be utterly spent. I loved this book and I’ve found a new dark author to binge. Definitely not for someone with triggers but if you like your books dark and gritty this book is for you!
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Absolutely addicting (pun intended)
I have no words to describe how this story made me feel. I questioned every single judgement I made throughout the book multiple times. And when I thought I finally figured it out, everything was tossed out the window.
This story absolutely blew me out the water. It was intense, mind blowing, suspenseful, sexy and absolutely mind blowing (wait did I say that already?).
Ecstasy was the first book that I’ve read from K.V. Rose and it this book is any indication of her body if work I can’t wait to dive into more!
Although the author warns you at the beginning of this book, I will say it again. If you’re looking for a feel-good romance, this isn’t it. Ecstasy by K.V. Rose is a dark romance filled with drug use, mental illness, sex, lies and deceit. It’s the story of an angry athlete, his drug-addicted ex-girlfriend, and his psycho best friend. These characters are all a little lost and when they come together, it’s a recipe for disaster. This is not a pretty story. Once I picked it up, I didn’t want to put it down; and as I turned the last page, I felt both satisfied and a little unsettled at the same time.
When I first started this book I had no idea how it was going to turn out. K.V.Rose took us on a tragically beautiful Rollercoaster and would not let up until the very end. This book had me feeling all the emotions and sometimes all at once! This is a story that will stick with you. It will break you apart piece by piece and put you back together again. Absolutely loved it.
K.V Rose you have done it again! This is THE BEST dark romance I have ever read!
This book is beyond words!
Not gonna lie, I had moments where I had to stop reading for a breather, but it was all worth it!
The characters are so complex it was such a mental exercise for me trying not to dwell in them but it also made the experience that much captivating. They are so intricate in how they were developed and realistic with how broken and utterly flawed they were, by the end I was mesmerised at their journey.
So much darkness with our characters going back and forward with their revenge against each other or paybacks as it were. Add in the drug and alcohol abuse and you have yourself one epically messed up ride. I could not get over the realism of this book. No doubt a lot of people can relate to events and the characters and what they have been through, whether it be dealing with addiction, abuse of any kind and many more. I couldn’t help but relate to these characters and what they experienced especially the abandonment issues, past mental abuse and others that were mentioned in this book.
So much angst, tension, heartache, chaos and everything in between. I cannot get enough of this book. You can’t help but go through all the feels because K.V has a way of just slapping you in the face with it all and at the end your wrecked but it’s so worth it and you can’t help but go back for more!
The ending! Speechless! Come to think of it I was a loss for words through the whole thing so I’m grateful I could even manage this review!
If you like yourself a dark, angsts, chaotic read then this book is for you!!
Disclaimer: there are triggers so please read the warning before reading. If you are sensitive to dark issues like drug and alcohol abuse, attempted murder, sexual content, rape, cheating, self abuse (cutting), mental health and more then I strongly advise you rethink reading this.