Her secrets. Her sacrifice. Her surrender. The Camden brothers want it all.Three months into her captivity, princess Maari Delayne’s secret has been exposed. Now that the Camden princes know they must conquer her heart, as well as her body, Jude, Orlann, and Malac will stop at nothing to seduce their royal prisoner. Plied with meaningless luxuries during the day, Maari finds her captors hardest … finds her captors hardest to resist at night, when they wield indescribable pleasure against her, skillfully and ruthlessly commanding her surrender to ecstasy again and again. Her submission seems inevitable—until advice from an unlikely ally gives her new fortitude.
It turns out Maari isn’t the only one keeping secrets, and if she can twist this new information to her advantage, there may just be a way for her to go free for good…
Please note: This is NOT at ALL like my other series. This is a messy, angsty, dirty reverse harem sci-fi fairy tale arcing over the course of three books. The HEA won’t come until book three. If you have triggers, do not read this book. If you’re still with me…welcome to the Twisted Kingdom!
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This is the second book I’ve read by this author and the second book in this series. It’s very well written and I am loving the plot. As this is only book 2 in the trilogy it does end with another cliffhanger, hopefully the author shall release part three soon!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Life in the Twisted Kingdom – more complicated
—>>> Maari remains steadfast in her reluctance to give more to the three Camden princes than just her body. Her life remains in their hands, a fact which they do not hesitate to dangle before her, particularly Jude who understands her dedication to her own people and uses what he needs to manipulate her. However, things become complicated for all four when emotions come more into play and begin to influence their actions and decisions, especially with jealousy. Even Orlann starts to seek out her company more frequently, feeling a pull to her he cannot deny. There is increasing inner conflict developing with Maari, whose body cannot help but respond to and enjoy all their skillfully depraved demands and attention, but she remains focused on finding a way to get back home and gathering information to do so. Thoroughly enjoying the story thus far, and I’m on the edge of my seat to read the next in this series!
I am in love with this series and just devoured book 2. We get a little more insight into each of our characters and you are on such an emotional rollercoaster with Maari. You are really wanting her to find her HEA and want to punch the princes in the throat. This ends with a cliffhanger and I’m begging/hoping the author will quickly release the wrap up for this series. What a fantastic story and those who love dark and twisted will gobble this up–a must read!
Wicked Charming Cruel is the second book in the trilogy.
It’s not a stand-alone. You must read Dirty Lovely Broken first.
This series is all consuming. Ughh, I hated to love them as much as I did.
The sexual proclivities were ..ummm…hot to say the least.
Three brothers…one concubine/slave….
For me, it didn’t feel like sci fi.
It was light on the sci fi which it perfect because it’s not my favorite.
It’s dark y’all..heed my warning.
Welcome to the Twisted Kingdom!
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ Tantalizing
Series~ Twisted Kingdom – Book 2
Source~ Kindle eBook – ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
DANG!!! I’m so mad that this was only book 2! I need book 3 like NOW! This author has a devious mind. She played with ALL my feelings! I literally didn’t want it to end. I kept checking to see what percent I was at. Maari this girl has spunk and grit. I respect where she is coming for. I Love that she is still fighting these evil princes. I hate to love these evil brothers. I’m so in anti-hero Jude’s corner. I just love all his power and obnoxiousness. Sorry NOT Sorry. I’m ready to off the Queen myself. If you want to read some dark deliciousness then look no further. Read this series. If you haven’t read some of this author’s work that you need to stop sleeping. She’s so talented. I highly recommend this book. I am going to be convulsing like a crack head until I get book 3!
I was anxiously awaiting the second installment of the Twisted Kingdom trilogy and it didn’t disappoint. This book picks up right where book one left off and thrusts us back into the complicated and treacherous world of Camden princes and their reluctant concubine. In Wicked Charming Cruel we see Maari’s feelings for the brothers become more and more complicated as her understanding of her situation and its implications on the live of millions crystallize as she finds herself as much a captive of her will as the three princes. We see quite a bit of character development and inner conflict for Jude and Orlann (and I really appreciated getting a bit of Orlann’s perspective and seeing a softer side to him). Maalac remains quite the wild card balancing on the precipice of violence and obsession veiled in the facade of tenderness and love. I can’t wait to see where his character goes in part three. I have to commend Ms. Chandler for writing such richly unique characters, which is not often easy in an RH scenario. We also get to meet a few new players and it remains to be seen who is friend or foe. And that cliffhanger will stay with me for a while! Amazing second installment that makes me eager for book three!
This was a rousing edition in this series with me still gnashing my teeth as I contemplate those Camden princes. The story didn’t drag at anytime for me with this author’s ability to stimulate a variety of emotions in me. I do believe Jude finally broke Geneva (his wife) with his blatant obsession with Maari . Geneva did make an effort to stay strong while causing trouble but she really doesn’t have much more power than Maari. The third prince Malac still has me rolling my eyes at his extreme psychosis that Maari should in any way be grateful for the “gifts” the brothers decide she has earned. The second prince Orlann is a sadist( my personal opinion) who uses Maari’s isolation and innocence to mold her into his ideal lover. I probably feel the most disconnect with him. The king Jude ignites all of my wrath since he is the reason Maari’s life is shattered. Maari is a fighter who keeps getting back up after each blow dealt to her by those brothers. She is due some serious grovel from those arrogant princes which I hope the final book delivers. The cliffhanger on this one was a doozy which left me screaming with frustration. I highly recommend this series if you enjoy some darkness with your romance!
Can she ever have peace?
To sow peace, after a devastating five-year war that had ended with the execution of Maari’s brother, the former king of Stead Delayne, at Jude’s hands is where the story of Maari starts. To save her people Maari has been forced to become Jude and his two brothers’ whore. These guys are jerks and I could not wait to read the next book in the series. Maari is still getting treated badly but there is one major complication at the end of the book and it a great lead-in for the third book. This is heavy with sex so stay away if it not your thing but I liked the story. The struggle Maari has to go through you can see the fear she feels at time the guilt of enjoying her time with the three men too. Now, of course, they play her body like a fiddle and I do not think she could resist her body’s reactions. I look forward to the next book I really want her to find some peace great work by the author. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I was waiting for this book so bad, like Emmy previously announced it was going to be a trilogy but either way I couldn’t wait much longer for this one LOL. That being said, what a wicked ride, we are discovering more and more aspects of each character that makes you question and understand the different levels of the character’s personalities. I am still in love with my king FYI! he has everything I like about a character in dark romance. This book is not for everyone or is like a cheesy love story, it is so much more. I love dark romance and with a twist of fantasy … be still my dark heart. I can’t describe how much I’m loving this serie but.. READ IT! You need to.. LOL. 5- please I need book 3-stars
Another well written installment of Twisted Tales!
I’ve taken a stretch into reading territory where I seldom delve, but I really admire this author’s writing. At this point, I’m not too pleased with any of these Camden men, although they each have redeeming moments. Jude makes efforts to please, but fails spectacularly! Of them all, Orlann surprised me the most in this part of their story. Maari has proven to be far stronger that anyone (I, at least) would expect. A very worthy Princess!
I’m not a fan of serialized stories, it seems to take forever to reach a conclusion (yes, ‘Impatience’ is my middle name). I am intrigued enough about these strong, stubborn individuals (a product of their turbulent, rough world) to read on. I’m eager for the promised HEA, speculating on the direction it will take. Waiting with bated breath…