There’s something wrong with me. Something dark, something twisted. Daddy always said I could make even the holiest of men sin…and you know what? He was right.After being stolen for five years, my life is not my own. It’s unrecognizable. A new house, a new family…even stepbrothers. I’m the face America has prayed for, but I don’t want to be. I was safe when I was away, and now that I’m back in … that I’m back in Midpark, the monsters will come out and play.
Cruel. Vicious. Evil. Everyone sins, but some sins are worse than others. Some sins just can’t be forgiven, and it’s only when they enter my life that I realize this. Handsome and dangerous, Zane and Thorn make me question everything I thought I knew.
Maybe I could have a life. Maybe I can ignore the darkness inside and forget the terrors of my past. Maybe they could teach me what love really means, how to fight back against the bullies in my life.
Or maybe not. Maybe this new beginning is simply my ending.
Sins is a dark standalone novel, centering around a girl in high school who’s never had a good life. There is some bullying, along with mentions of abuse and graphic violence. This is also a MFM romance, so be warned.
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Uh…so it’s like a plane came through the ceiling…
I say that because the first thing I need to describe about this book is the vibe. The best I could come up with was the emotional state of Donnie Darko, the setting of Sucker Punch, and the mental state of Bates Motel. I mean… if that helps. I’m at a bit of a loss.
I’ve had Candace on my TBR for a while and decided to start with a standalone. I’m… intrigued. I understand the lower reviews, I do, not everyone can stomach a sinister read. (Dark is just not dark enough a descriptor sometimes.) But guys, if you’re gonna sit there and tell me this book didn’t reach in and bitch slap your ‘OH OKAY’ button, I’m calling you out as a liar. The twins? COME ON!
Loved them. Celeste? Devine. This book was not written for the common crowd. Do not assume you can handle it of you’ve never dabbled in sinister reading, you’re gonna have a bad time. If you like the gritty, bloody, psychological sexy stuff?
Get ready to sin.
Sometimes I question my choice in the books I enjoy reading. This is in no way a RomCom, but I don’t remember the last time I laughed or smiled so hard reading a book. It’s also, in my opinion, not a HS Bully Romance. At least not in the sense I think of where the hero is the jackass, jerk off that you can’t help but to drool over. Yeah, that’s me!! There is bullying in this book, so those of you that aren’t so judgy (like me) on this particular sub-genre may consider it a bully romance.
So . . . apparently, just below assholes, I love sociopaths. I knew this, but I’d forgotten how much I love them. It’s been a long time, too long, since I’ve read a book where the hero has sociopathic ways.
Anyway, if you like the same books as me, you guys should read this. It’s also available in Kindle Unlimited. And it’s a standalone. And there are hot, deranged twins. Lots of fucked upness, though. Blood. A good amount of blood. Some graphic scenes. Did I mention the hot twins? Yes, it’s a dark romance for sure, which is kinda my thing.
All in all, a 5 star book for me!
***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
****Trigger Warnings!!****
This is a book that is dark and very twisted and pulls you in right from the start. It has you wanting to keep reading to find out what happens next. Celeste has had a very bad childhood where she has been abused by someone who is meant to love you and protect you as a child but she has also been let down really badly by someone who is meant to love and protect you as well. She has saviors that will do what ever it takes to keep her safe and to protect her no matter what but they are all broken and have there own dark’s sides. Candace has done an amazing job with the characters and the story as the story unfolds you understand why they did what they did to protect and help Celeste no matter what. I loved the book but there certain triggers in the book and if you don’t like them don’t read the book. I was very grip by the book and it is definitely a book that would not disappoint if you read it absolutely loved it
This is my first time reading this author’s books, and I’m shocked because I wasn’t ready for it
I was reading this book for several days because I just had to stop it
Because it was so emotionally sick and dark
I don’t know what to say it was a well written psychological thriller
So many revelations which I did not believe when I read it
It was a completely sick fantasy
This book is definitely not for everyone, I read the book and second time certainly will not read
I can’t say about this bully book rather it’s very dark
The end of the book would have hoped for a little something different
I didn’t like those characters they made me feel sick
Thank you!
You have to read this
Absolutely loved this dark standalone. While the characters are anything but perfect you fall in love with those imperfections. Like calls to like and that is very true for this story. Candace does a wonderful job with this book. Definitely a must read
Oh so Dark, Gritty, and Compelling!
First off, I would like to warn this is a DARK DARK book. With an abundance of triggers. If you are sensitive to this, don’t even pick it up.
This book is worth all the stars. I love just about anything Candace writes and this is no exception! Sins is gritty and full of heart pounding twists and turns. You will become hooked from the very first page.
The story line and transitions were seamless . Everything that Candace writes in this book goes straight to the heart and shows you why our FMC is the way she is. You will find yourself being placed in her shoes!
Thank you Candace for another fabulous read!
What a dark twisted path this book lead me down and I loved every minute of it. Celeste is broken, damaged but still managed to find an inner strength. I love the dark twisted characters this author creates in her books. If the triggers don’t bother you and you are looking for a dark read this is the book for you. It will not disappoint.