Opposites attract at its finest!

To say that I'm obsessed with this series would be an understatement. There's so much to love: the college setting, the accents (I frigging love listening to books with different accents!), the alphahole males, and SO MUCH STEAM.

In this particular story from the Legacy of Gods series, we get to learn more about Jeremy and Cecily. So far, we have seen Jeremy as violent yet cunning. A protective brother, but a ruthless leader. There is nothing particularly nice about his demeanor. Cecily is almost the opposite. Although she is fiercely independent, she is also the mother-hen of her friend group. She is kind and will often put the needs of her friends above her own.

OBVIOUSLY we are in for lots of back and forth between these two (both in and out of the sheets, lol).

Here's what I loved:
1. I love how NEXT LEVEL stalker Jeremy became. Is it toxic? Absolutely. Does that stop me from loving it in my romance reads? Absolutely NOT.
2. Despite how much of a jerk Jeremy can be, he never allows Cecily to be anything other than her TRUE self. Kinks and all!
3. Y'all---we get some grovel! It's not as much as I would've liked, but I do love me a good grovel moment.
4. The mystery in this book was a nice added touch!

If you haven't yet started this series, what are you waiting for??? Go for the DL!

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Brilliant!!!

This is the best of the best of Rina Kent. Twisted, addictive, depraved and enchanting, I was RAVENOUS for this story. The intensity, the emotive complexity, and the angst had me clawing at the pages for more. Hands down one of my favorite Rina books to date and the best of the series. Of course the son of my favorite Rina hero showed and showed out- and completely stole the #1 spot in my heart. This book is everything that I live for in a Rina story....and so much more.

If you are looking for over the top, psycho possessive, darkly swoony obsessive characters, holy moly MEET JEREMY. I AM LITERALLY OBSESSED WITH JEREMEY- I CLAIM IN NOW. I should have known, though, because Adrian is my all time favorite Rina Kent anti-hero, and Jeremy is cut from the same twistedly dreamy, manipulative, and controlling cloth that his father is. OF COURSE his son would come along and say "your favorite huh? here, hold my weapons, I'll prove you wrong." He's perfect, PERFECT. He's the dream psycho possessive caveman antihero. Like PSYCHO. But he also has so much soul and buried vulnerability, it somehow makes his over the top obsession even more magnetic and compelling- it gives it more depth, because it means a lot for Jeremy to act in this way. And that he only acts this way because his need for Cecily draws it out of him. It’s like his crazy behavior is the most toxically romantic expression of the depth of his heart. Because Rina paired all his intensity with so much genuine care- he’s got a bit of a bleeding heart. Oh, he's gonna take all the power and control, but he's also gonna woo you through it. The way he expresses his devotion- small acts of kindness, physical worship, gifts and meaningful moments- he’s literally, the swooniest pyscho ever. He's jealous of freaking AVA! Of manga characters! haha, I love him.

While I’m in love with Jeremy, I anticipated (and hoped) he’d be exactly how I thought he’d be. It’s Cecily that’s the real revelation. She’s not at all what she appears to be- in fact what many of friends assume her to be. Girl has buried parts of herself so deep, it’s going to take a true psycho to claw it out of her. I related so intensely to the vulnerable parts of this character- how she armors herself with intellect and stoicism, in caretaking for others. How she longs for something she fears she’ll never have. Her fears, her insecurities, her desperation for connection. Her heart just wants to be tethered, and it’s caused her to make mistakes and hide herself. She’s a devastatingly beautiful heroine. And I FLOVE Cecily's heart and soul so much- she’s so kind and good at her core.

I AM OBSESSED with both of these characters. Their character voices were so clearly conveyed, so inviting, and so meta-aware. The way Rina unfolds their psychological complexity and emotional connection in words on the page is such a powerful act of creative prowess. And it’s made possible by the fact that these are probably Rina’s two most self-aware characters she’s ever written. They are deeply in touch with themselves. loved about both of them is just how honest they are with themselves about their issues and needs, why they are the way they are. These aren't characters who aren't cognizant of their baggage or their holdbacks- it's more so them working through the mindsets holding them back. Cecily was relatable in a cheeky way here- she’d keenly aware of her dark desires (like ours as dark romance readers), she's just been hesitant to act on them. She doesn’t have the safe space to do so. And Jeremy knows he wants her, wants to be what she needs, but has holdbacks because…well, because of spoilery things. Perception is reality..or is it? For the most part, they are unapologetic about who they are. SO the growth really becomes less about self-discovery and more about self-recovery, about working through what's in their mind so they can really connect fully. I loved being in both of their heads.

Go in with an open mind, there are complications and unusual situations and complete and utter insanity. But these characters are magic together. Soul mates. The chemistry is mesmerizing- physically, emotionally, psychologically. HOly moly. Because in the deepest parts of them, their broken pieces match in a really unexpected way. More than any couple yet, it feels like two missing links. And Rina has so brilliantly connected the first and second generations in terms of who these characters are and the weight they carry. Weight they can’t truly unburden until they find the right person to help them carry it. These two liberate each other, steady each other. On their surface, their relationship is as toxic as they come- but underneath it their connection is really intimate and tender and sincere- edgy and dark, but sweet. Because they can be themselves with each other- their FULL selves. And the steamy times! YOWZERS.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t miss that two of my favorite heroes show up here in the best ways as daddies. I WAS NOT READY FOR DADDY ADRIAN, SOMEONE HOLD ME. These dads bring out their own psycho muscles in ways both hella entertaining and nostalgic. We have the perfect infusion of characters we already love- and the secondary cast shows up in great ways. You’ll love some characters more, dislike others more, and have your curiosity piqued more about others. All I can say is that the rest of this series is going to be a wild ride, and I’m here for every minute of it.

The NARRATION is pitch perfect- totally incredible! I love how Rina is pulling in all of OG narrators to keep the original characters voices. One of my favorite book listens ever.

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Narration ruins the story

Zara voicing the males in her chapters and then Teddy voicing the females in his chapters unfortunately ruins the book. Sounds super cheesy. Not sure why Teddy didn’t read his lines during her chapters and vice versa. Also, nothing will top the first book.

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Great book!

I really liked it!!! Pre-saved a while ago! I love the entire series and it felt like Jeremy and Cecile or Nikolai and Bran were up next!! I loved their story. Rina always keeps you guessing!

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Dark and Spicy Romance!!

God of Wrath by Rina Kent was a dark, spicy second-generation romance that I couldn't stop listening to and had me blushing from start to finish. Jeremy is very much like his father, and is dominant and ruthless, but also a passionate lover. His journey to HEA with Cecily is a bit unconventional, but their love story works for them, and in the end, won my heart.

Teddy Hamilton and Zara Hampton-Brown narrate this audiobook. This is the first time I've heard them paired together, and they both complimented each other so well. Teddy conveyed Jeremy's arrogant, vengeful, and protective persona perfectly. Plus, Zara's voice delicate melodic voice added just the right touch of curious innocence to Cecily's character. The chemistry between these two is absolutely blazing HOT! Shane East and Jason Clarke reprise their roles as Xander and Adrian.(Russian accent included)

Overall, I enjoyed this book. If you are a fan of a dark new adult romance with a loyal determined hero, a sweet passionate heroine, opening up new kinks, steamy chases through the woods, twisted secrets, fight clubs, mafia ties, family issues, and a HEA that shows that true love conquers all, then you will love Jeremy and Cecily's story. I always look forward to more from Rina Kent.

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I love the story

Story line is a 10/10! But the female narrator reading Jeremy’s lines was sooo cringe it made it difficult for me to see him in the light of his character

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Perfect

I just wish that the Jeremy would do his voice in cecily’s chapters and vise versa

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Hunting/chasing kink yes please!

I really loved this book. Omg who am I kidding?? I’ve loved each and every one of Rina’s books so far.
I literally cannot say which man is my favorite. Kill, Creigh, or Jeremey. Ughh love them all. I love the connection between Jeremy and Cecily.

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Good

Was a slower start for me. Took me till chapter 6 till I really got into it. Good though.

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Dark Romance

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook and this story! I will be updating my review further and definitely recommend

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