God of Pain, by Rina Kent
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4/5
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 | 4/5
Subgenre & Type: Dark Romance | MF
Tropes & Microtropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, BDSM, Possessive MMC, Mafia, Fake Dating, Forbidden Romance, Secret Society
Series Details: Book 2 of 6 | Can be read as a Standalone | Incomplete Series | Legacy of Gods
Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Published by Blackthorn Books | 446 Pages
Oh my Tchaikovsky! We loved this sweet and twisted story of Creighton, the adopted son of Aiden and Elsa, and Annika, the daughter of Adrian and Lia from Royal Elite, the previous series of Kent’s. Annika, bound by her family's protective embrace and the looming possibility of an arranged marriage within the mafia, yearns for freedom despite her love for her family. Our sunshiny FMC was always drawn to Creighton, who showed zero initial interest until Annika needed a stand-in boyfriend to fend off her impending marriage. It was then that Creighton started to give in to his possessive thoughts of Annika. On the surface, Creighton is the stoic grump of the friend group, concealing a hidden connection to submission and sadism. The chemistry between Creighton and Anni is electric, each bringing out the best in the other. Creighton empowers Anni to embrace her independence and courage, while she brings him solace and contentment. Eventually, Creigh is forced to deal with his inner turmoil when he unravels the mysteries of his past, setting off a chain of events that threaten to shatter both of their worlds. Ultimately, Anni's vulnerability in love contrasts beautifully with Creighton's overwhelming obsession, creating a swoon-worthy dynamic that is both endearing and captivating.
Content Warnings: Mentions of child abuse, thoughts of suicide.
