Tacet a Mortuis (The Elite King’s Club, #3)

An ending without ending but the story continues…

3.5 Stars
Where should I start… First of all, ignore my rating because I had no idea how many stars I should give this book. It was an up and down of good and not so good parts and I tried to find a middle ground somewhere between 3 and 4.

This book had a different feel to it, or maybe I’ve just forgotten all about the stuff that happened before. I couldn’t wrap my head around how otherworldly it all sometimes felt. There wasn’t anything impossible for the characters and the Kings’ power and wealth reminded me somewhat of the mafia. It was all so easy for them to handle and some things didn’t make any sense to me and felt somewhat weird but that’s something I’m almost already used to with Amo’s books.

As always, Mad’s did whatever the hell she wanted and now nobody put a stop to it. The King’s weren’t as ruthless and dangerous anymore but felt all like a reverse harem to Mad’s. I really did not like how the Kings were all so drawn to Madison from the start but it even got weirder here and I really missed the twisted games and fucking around from the first book. It was like Mad’s suddenly became the sun to all of them and they now only gravitated around her. While this was also the issue in the second book, I’d really hoped it would change in this one.

My annoyance of Madison wasn’t anything new because I wasn’t really a fan of her from the beginning but she now was a real plague. I didn’t understand how a girl could be so frustrating but loved by all the men. One second she wanted all of the King guys and messed around with who knows who and the next she regretted everything and only wanted Bishop no matter how angry she was only minutes ago because of whatever he did or didn’t do. Bishop was another story entirely because he could give as good as Mad’s. Madison was selfish and only cared about herself, she jumped from one thing and guy to the other which nearly gave me whiplash from trying to keep up with her. She was just so messed up and never stopped for a second to think about her actions.

To be honest, I was slightly disappointed in this book because although on one hand I was glad to get a catch up from the previous books, I didn’t need as much of a repeat as I got in this book. For most of the time it felt like there wasn’t much happening and when it came to the big showdown everything was over and done with way too fast. It not only felt rushed but it mostly felt like huge and important parts were missing. Not in the sense that stuff got cut out but that a lot just wasn’t picked up on with sufficient details and I was disappointed because I know the author can do better as she’s shown us many times before.

The story wasn’t particularly dragging but it was drawn out sometimes and a bit flat, because thinking back there was not much going on especially in the first half of the book and I believe it would have been a lot better if book two and three were made into one book.

There were some answers in this book but obviously not enough and the ending didn’t give a lot of closure but was really kinda open since there will be more books coming in this series. So, while I thought that it’s ok to leave stuff open for their story to go on, I had hoped that it would at least feel somewhat more like an ending of Bishop’s and Madison’s chapter instead of just stopping.
I don’t want to give anything away but there was a little peek at the end of the book of where the story will lead us and I’m very excited for the other boys’ stories.

Having said all that I can’t say that I didn’t like the book as I still enjoyed it a lot because it was captivating enough and some scenes were as awesome, gripping and thrilling as I’d have liked the entire book to be.

PS: I loved Daemon and that will never change despite his obvious problem.

“Tacet A Mortuis” What can I say about this mind-altering piece of fiction.
I actually felt like I had entered an alternate reality here; so great was my confusion at times.
But despite this, I still loved this book like so so much.
I felt like I had been waiting for this story and answers for like absolute forever.
So my first item on the agenda was to re-skim book two “The Broken Puppet” to reacquaint myself on the whole silver Swan enigma.
Then being in the right head space I dived in, crossed my fingers and hoped for the best.
And boy it didn’t take long before I was back there immersed in this confusing tale of obscurity and lifelong secrets.
A mystery shrouded in aeons of tradition where the Kings are the pivotal players and every move is a calculated risk.
And at the very centre of all this confusion is our “Silver Swan” Madison Montgomery.
And where in previous books I have given her a bit of a free pass in regards to her sometimes immaturity; here I really just wanted to totally lamp her arse.
Her behaviour at the beginning of this book was abysmal.
The fallout from what Madi perceives as a betrayal from Bishop was harsh man and really didn’t catalogue Madi in a very good light at all.
I found myself totally switching from Team Madi to Team Bishop; so great was my disgust at her immature actions.
it’s just a bloody good job she does manage to redeem herself at a later date; that’s the only thing that saved her from my steaming wrath.
So book three is actually told in a slightly different fashion than previous instalments.
Instead of just Madison’s POV this time we are treated to the inner sanctum of what is Bishop’s cold calculating psyche.
And as an added bonus; an occasional cameo from Madi’s twin bro Daemon.
And this I found really added an extra layer to proceedings; giving us a much more in-depth and sympathetic profile of Bishop the man and what ultimately makes him tick.
You get to see such a different side to Bishop here; more loving and protective overall but still a complete bad-ass to outsiders or anyone he perceives as a threat to his girl.
And after the initial fallout from book two the dynamic established between Madi and Bishop is the best to date.
Maybe because we are getting a much more rounded perspective of them both.
We do get some of the questions that have been rattling around our heads finally answered here; thank god.
But in true Amo Jones style, we are still not let in on the whole entire picture.
There is still so much more to discover and yippee another book to boot.
Was so stoked to discover that titbit.
I’m just hoping we stay with Bishop and Madi.
Please god, more Bishop especially; I beg of you.
“Tacet A Mortuis” is as usual with this series; red hot in the sexual department.
And I’ll say it again; where were these gods of sexual prowess when I was a girl.
Mmm, nope not seeing any; move along.
But suspending disbelief slightly; Bishop and Madi really spark flames here with there combustible energy and sizzling chemistry.
setting the pages on fire with there antics.
Bucket of water needed, please.
There was also a great supporting cast to compliment the A team; all really well developed.
Some old faces and some new players.
And as I said earlier some closure.
But damn it I was hoping for all the answers here and I’m still left somewhat confused.
Oh well onwards and upwards.
So despite me wanting to drop-kick madison throughout “Tacet A Mortuis” I’m still giving this Five stars.
I ummed and awwed a bit and did consider dropping half a star; just on account of Madi.
I eventually decided against this; I was so hooked and invested in the storyline here that I have to give it its due.
I couldn’t put this down and “tacet A Mortuis” was adhered to my hand throughout this whole experience.
So it’s getting a full house.
I cant recommend this series enough; it’s truly an intriguing read.
Thank You to the Author for providing me with an ARC of “Tacet a Mortuis (Whispers from the Dead) (The Elite King’s Club #3)” of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I got a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
What a ride! Here it is the third book in the Silver Swan series which I also thought is going to be the final one and although it is the last book focusing on Bishop and Madison, the series itself is going to consist of 13 books, 13. I seriously can’t contain my excitement.
I always enjoyed Amo Jones’ writing and somewhat dark and twisted style but with this story I completely fell in love with it. If you read the first two books, which obviously did otherwise what you would do here, then you are familiar with the amount of questions circling around in your head about the story. Or at least I was bursting with them after finishing Broken puppet. The thing is that while the plot-line follows seamlessly and effortlessly (the book starts right where the previous one ended) and there are not really outright answers in it they are somehow sneak upon you. Suddenly everything made so much more sense and things became a bit clearer. Don’t get me wrong the book left you still with a lot of blank spots but they were more about the secret society end of things and the other characters rather than Madison and Bishop. I loved this development, how we get answers without being overwhelmed and I practically felt the light bulb spark up in my head, like in the cartoons and comics. It had a delightful effect and a great way to go explanation wise.
But the mystery part wasn’t the only one in the book that took a different turn. I think most of you (fans of the series) can agree with me that the main thing we were interested in is the romance and relationship. The whole Madison and Bishop affair, it’s phenomenal and so exciting. So there is still a lot of sexual openness in the story and among the characters, they are not modest at all but dare I say this book was the first where I could say that the relationship handled the most conventional problems. Lies, trust, cheating, secrets everything you encounter in every other romance novels just with a bit of a dark twist. I personally enjoyed it and it was great to see how Bishop handles a ‘normal’ connection.
Okay that was a bit rant-y. Let’s try to organize a bit.

1. Awesome development romance wise. I loved all the feels among the two main characters and the obstacles they needed to overcome. Also the dynamism they eventually formed.
2. Madison was great all along, she made some overly impulsive decisions but I think most of her choices were justified. Bishop on the other hand pissed me of a couple of times but if I consider his upbringing then he handles things exceptionally. I loved the little private moments between them and the chemistry is off the pages.
3. Finally we get some concrete answers about the whole silver swan situation and things clear up.
4. The other characters receive more attention and you start to see the little breadcrumbs that probably, eventually is going to be the root of their story/book. I always loved Nate and I think he is next or at least that’s what it look like going to happen. However I don’t think I like where his story is headed. Time will tell.
Still I loved to get to know more about the other kings especially since in the previous books some of them only appeared briefly. Also Bishop’s mother is a hoot.
5. There were a couple of things that were kinda predictable, mainly meaning the whole debacle with Tillie. But the more important things have a great wow factor.
So all in all I loved the book, I flew through it still I needed to reduce half a star form my final rating because there were a couple of spotty parts in the plot for me still and the ending confused the hell out of me. Way to end a book. Congratulation Mss Jones, you done it again.
PS.- I went and bough every book the author published to hold myself over until the next book comes out. I see an Amo Jones read-athon in my future.

I want to start by saying I loved every single minute of this crazy ride; I even set my alarm clock to wake me up 2 hours before I needed to so I could get some extra reading in before work. I’m still not sure I fully understand what the hell is going on and I am still connecting the dots long after the last page was read! But what I will say is Amo has nailed once again… has left me speechless yet again! I always finish this authors book with a WTAF and this was no exception. Mind has been completely blown!

Told from a dual POV; the book takes one crazy turn after another; just when you have one questioned answered another 10 or more are born. I loved every single character and this whole Latin thing just created a whole erotic, mystery feel to the story. I have laughed, I have cried and I have experience every emotion in between at times holding my breath to scared to breathe. Bishop just made my spine tingle in the most delicious of ways, the whole manly, dominant, alpha thing… yeah! He had that going on in spades!

This is a difficult book to review because all I want to say is just read the damn series. If you love messed up, dark, suspense, enjoy spending 99% of the book in utter confusion waiting for the penny to drop then this book is perfect for you and this author should be top of your hit list for one clicking!

An absolute phenomenal conclusion to an epic series that left me speechless! It consumed my heart and soul.This riveting series has everything you would want and crave in a dark and twisted romance.It was dripping with so much sexual tension,chemistry and raw emotions that you will want to savor every bit of this book.This is definitely my new favorite from this author!

Silver Swan and Broken Puppet gave us the first parts of this story, and you have to read those books to understand what happens in TAM. This is the third book in the Elite King’s Club series, where secrets and surprises are revealed, some of which could break a lesser person. I have loved this series so far, and though it is twisted and dark, there are moments that peek through and bring some brightness into their story. I loved Bishop in this book. Madison had some good moments in here, but I felt as though she had not progressed much beyond the way she was in Broken Puppet. Overall, this has been an amazing series though, with some great characters and gripping scenes.

There once was a woman who thought words were her weapon.

Oh a fantastic weapon it was.

After one book turned into many.. this last one made me laugh.

Why laughing you may ask?

Because through all the tears I’ve cried laughing turned into a must.

One quote couldn’t do this story justice because there are far too many that hold my erratic beating heart.

Madship is a legend, a legend that turns into a legacy, a legacy we will all hold on to, forever if we must.

So after all these riddles did we get the answers we so desperately wanted?

Riddle me this: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue..

This isn’t a fairytale with a happily ever after. There’s no prince charming and no damsel in distress. This isn’t some childhood fantasy, this is the real thing. With several Kings, assholes, mystery, angst & a whole lotta sass. Forget what you thought you knew. Welcome to the story of your nightmares!

Tacet a Mortuis by Amo Jones is the third instalment of The Elite Kings Club series and is a story that can’t be placed under just one category. It’s a story that transcends all expectations. A story about love, about survival, mystery, tradition & loyalty. It’s a thriller that will have you shaking in your shoes, whether it be because you’re frightened or excited, it doesn’t matter. You can’t read these books as a standalone, you have to start from the beginning because you’ll have no clue whats going on, despite my screaming WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING?!!! about 50 billion times throughout the entire book.

To be very honest, I haven’t been able to get particularly hooked with the last two books because I felt like something was sorely lacking. And despite, being lured in by the mystery and thrills, I was still very much on the fence. But this book was the game changer for me. Not only was it wonderfully and perfectly executed, there was so much depth to each and every one of the characters that it blew my mind with every word I read. The pace and plot are timed to perfection with every twist and turn bigger and better than the previous. It takes a lot to have me gobsmacked, but this book wins the internet for me. Amo Jones is one of my go-to authors and she feeds my dark cravings but not only did it fully sate my needs but had me craving more.

With this book, Amo Jones provided the perfect blend of action, romance, deception & angst. It’s lethal combination that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. If you’re caught up with this series, you’ll know the previous book lefts us panting and itching for more. We were left with a whole lot of unanswered questions and if you were like me, it drove me absolutely up the wall not knowing what was going to happen. So many questions, so many twists and yet Amo Jones managed to answer our questions sufficiently while providing even more goosebump worthy moments.

The book starts off with an absolute BANG! and I mean shit gets revealed and I was sitting there like DAAAAAAAAAMMMNNN! I was so hooked on this like a fat kid on cake. Because those almost sex scenes at the beginning had me panting so bad, only to get so mad and proceed to cuss out the author because ya girl is always getting cockblocked by damn fictional characters always interrupting *insert eye roll here*.
“Get out, Kitty, before I fuck you so hard, you’ll be calling me Bishop.”

And you’ll know what I’m talking about because I know for a second there I was picturing myself mounting Nate and not giving a damn about the consequences. That little forbidden treat right there had me going Bishop, who? but goddamn if I didn’t wave at my screen going I volunteer as tribute! I’d love to call ya Bishop, Nate! . But you guessed it, despite holding it out for Madship, the first sexy scene is between Nate and Mads and I’m just ALL for it. But don’t be discouraged cos Madison loves to get hot and heavy with her Kings *winks with both eyes*.

And you know who the real surprise for this book was? Bishop. I was starting to think he was growing a vagina all in his feels and going soft on everyone. But damn, he showed up and he didn’t come to play! You know the best version of Bishop? The psychotic and mean one. He does things to my body. And that might sound deluded as hell, but when he’s being an asshole, adds that sexy scowl and takes off his shirt? YES PLEASE!!! Ya girl melted into a puddle of goo that I wish Bishop used to rub all over his muscles *smirks*

As I continued to read on, I began to realise that Bishop was just calculated. He was testing the waters. He wasn’t going soft on Madison. He’s struggling with his feelings for her and it consumed him. But these two, they’re toxic together when they want to be. They can be impulsive, they can be heated and they can love so deeply, so psychotically, it’ll move mountains. Asshole Bishop comes out to play so much more in this book but I think what I love about Amo’s heroes? They’re biggest assholes on this earth but when they love? They love so deep, it’s impossible to break.

Madison is such a strong heroine, exceptionally strong. My heart bled for her, it cried for her & it loved for her. She’s been through so much and look at how well she’s come out in the end. She’s brave, loyal, compassionate & loves harder than I’ve ever seen. She’s confused a lot, and who wouldn’t be after what’s been revealed in this book? She makes stupid decisions (she’s human) without thinking sometimes but I love how she compliments Bishop’s personality. What alchemy of sexual desire, emotional connection, temperamental similarity and personal courage does it take for two people to actively love each other? They were made for each other. Both hard-headed and stubborn but fuck me, if they don’t have the hottest sex I’ve ever read about it. Whether it’s shower sex, sleepy sex or angry sex, it’s just as hot and my libido thanks Amo Jones for words *winks with both eyes *.

There is also, so much angst in this book. All my favourite people be all up in their emotions and my cold heart couldn’t handle it. And while Bishop and Madi stole my attention, it was the beginning of the love triangle between Nate, Tate and Tillie that brought me to my knees. It says a lot about an author when there is so much emotion wrought from their minor characters and it affects you more than the main characters. I haven’t even hear their story, just what Amo’s shown us and my heart already broke. I could feel the heartbreak, the angst and how much it was killing my boy Nate. I couldn’t stop crying and I can’t wait to see how the author writes their story. It’s going to be some deep as hell shit and I’m not readddyyyy!

I know I have a lot more to say about this book but I won’t be able to properly do it justice. I’m just so excited for the rest of this series. While we did get answers to some questions, secrets uncovered and a hundred year old traditions being broken, we’ve only just begun folks, and I’m excited for it and dreading it at the same time. One of the best works I’ve read by this author, I’m proud of how far she’s come and it totally tells in her books, because they get better every damn time. You guys are not ready for what’s about to come! Coming May 14th!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Amo Jones

5 TWISTED STARS

“Now, can you ride on my dick for a few hours so we can sleep.”

Oh lawwd Bishop and his dirty fckn mouth!!!
Hold up, let’s start by saying;
FCKING EPIC READ! GAAWD I’M GLAD THIS STORY IS A PART OF ME. So Glad!

AND ONCE AGAIN THE QUEEN FCKED ME UP I CAN’T EVEN FUNCTION RIGHT. ARRGHHHHHHH!!!!!

First of all these characters. Amo really gets in deep with her characters. Like, she particularly goes in her character’s head and write her stories from it. Despite the fact that she’s practically their mom, she really created them and then expose every inch of them in her stories. Respect to you ma’am, it’s a tough job but tough is Amo’s middle name so it’s her piece of cake! This is the third book of the Elite King’s Club books and it just picked up where it left things off from the second book. This book you gotta read! Everything makes more sense now. I couldn’t even put my kindle down. I immediately got sucked in to this dark & twisted world. It was like when i opened my kindle and start the first few words into the story my bright room instantly got darker, like some piece of cloud went above me and my kindle and that’s when my imagination took over. It was like my mind was begging to get fcked up, knowing what i was walking into but didn’t stop. When i was half way through this book, it became to play in my head like a frickn movie, so many things happening at once i felt greedy, wanting them all, like a kid in a candy store , i was so lost in all the goodness, i was like a junkie looking for her next high and it was everywhere, so i got high and never wanted to come back to reality. Amazing amazing story!

“I. Don’t. Share. Madison. Ever.”

Goodness!
Bishop was still the same broody-ness and still the same possessiveness. Gosh he’s a sexy muthaafukaah! His cocky expressions at times got me weak. I swear my imagination goes wild and beyond at the mention of his name, it doesn’t help that he knows the right thing to say. His hard personality is one thing and his caveman is another, and because Madison brings out all these emotions and action out of him it is one of the best thing to ever happen in this book. I can’t begin to explain how much i love them for each other. So fcking perfect! I never and ever would hate on a sassy character, especially when it’s written by Amo. I loved how defiant she was towards the Kings. Loved it so much. And Tatum gaaawd she’s next level sass. That girl does the idgaf attitude just right. Tillie, I’m beginning to understand her, i didn’t hate her, i just didn’t see her how i wanted to see her, but she got me curious to read her story. Nate was a walking talking contradiction, he was sexy in his own way. These characters are too much yet here I am still wanting more. But overall what kept me turning pages was Bishop and Madison’s love. Their love confused the fck out of me. It gave me the biggest whiplash, one minute they’re fcking the next they’re killing each other. It was the hottest sh*t ever. I loved that Madison test the hell out of Bishop’s patience, that is to live for. I can’t for the life of me express in words how i feel when Madison brings Bishop to his knees.

“You’re the only person walking this earth that could ever figure me out. You’re the only fucking person walking this earth that I truly know I’d kill a motherfucker for, and you’re the only fucking girl walking this earth that has me.”
“Has you?” I whispered”

This part got me in the feels. This is the closest thing to saying he loved her that he’s ever said to her, the first time for him to admit he’s feeling something for her and it did something to my heart, boy did it. In my head he sounded so vulnerable and lost and that’s how i pictured him.

“You’ve always had me, Madison. You know that.”

This strong, brood,sexy guy looking all lost and sh*t, that’s fcking hot, i swooned the whole dang time. Gosh how i wish i was Madison, on the receiving end of his affection. I wish i had you too Bishop! (*cries*)
Butterflies every fricknn where!.

Let’s not get started with that plot twist. Sheesh! My emotions were everywhere. I felt Tate’s pain so much. Tillie was another story. Daemon, my gosh he was the epitome of mysterious. I had no control over my emotions and i didn’teven know what to feel.
I cried so damn much. So many things i can’t say or i might spoil this book. Y’all need to get hit hard like it hit me.

The love triangle between Tate, Nate and Tillie gave me some kind of angst i really didn’t like. I wanted to jump in Nates head and figure it out for myself. So dang twisted and confusing yet so good. My feelings had like a love-hate relationship with this whole thing, messed it up & let it fck with my head good but also fck you for making me feel like this.I guess it should happen otherwise this book would be a big nothing! I wouldn’t change this story if i had the chance to, loved how deep and raw my feelings were while reading it. Loved that it made sense to me now, loved that it was one big ass movie in my head, loved that i was connected the whole time with this story. One of my best reads this year! Buy the whole series, it’ll worth all your penny.
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Amo Jones is the Queen of dark romance!!! You can see why after reading Tacet a Mortuis, the third book in the Elite Kings Club series. This book is not a stand alone, the first two books in the series must be read. This story is a roller coaster of emotion, twists and turns, just like Madison and Bishop’s unconventional love.

Tacet a Mortuis is undeniably raw and beautifully written. With each book in the series Amo’s writing just gets better and better, and with this book from beginning to end it was absolute dark perfection!