Kill Switch, by Penelope Douglas
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 | 4.5/5
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 | 4/5
Subgenre & Type: Dark Romance | MF, MM
Tropes & Microtropes: Miscommunication, Second Chance Romance, Boy Obsessed, Psychopath MMC, Mafia
Series Details: Book 3 of 4 | Can be read as a Standalone | Complete Series | Devil’s Night
Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Spotify Premium | Published by Berkley Books | 668 Pages
You know a book is powerful when it transforms our initial hatred for a character into unwavering adoration. The redemption arc of Damon Torrance is nothing short of extraordinary, captivating us from start to finish. In this dark and twisty story, we are introduced to Winter Ashby, a resilient FMC striving to rebuild her life after enduring harrowing experiences in her past. Damon, consumed by a thirst for revenge after serving a prison sentence, sets his sights on Winter, the key witness whose testimony led to his incarceration. As Damon embarks on a relentless campaign to make Winter suffer via psychological warfare, Winter refuses to play victim. Instead, she refuses to be broken by Damon's tactics. Their tumultuous history unfolds, revealing shared secrets and a potent attraction buried beneath layers of animosity. Their relationship is a volatile blend of love and hate, desire and fear, fueling intense and unpredictable interactions. Their journey is one of self-discovery and healing, proving that Kill Switch is more than a tale of revenge and survival; it is a twisted love story that explores the complexities of human emotions. Damon and Will’s friendship is also one of the major highlights of this book, and we have to admit, the Damon/Will dynamic suits us far more than the Michael/Kai duo.
Content Warnings: Child sexual abuse, mental abuse.
