This Vicious Dream Book Review

Synopsis

Once, I helped save a kingdom.
Now, I’m trapped in a prison of thorns and nightmares.

My crime? Knowing the location of a power that could reshape the world—a grimoire I swore to protect with my life.

That secret is the only thing keeping me alive while my captors wait for me to break.

Until he arrives.

Beautiful. Ruthless.

Dark, inscrutable eyes. A dangerously wicked grin.

But he’s not here to rescue me. He wants the grimoire for himself––and he’ll destroy anyone who stands in his way.

My only choice is a fragile, temporary alliance with a man I can never trust.

Because there’s more at stake than just a stolen grimoire or an ancient grudge.

And behind his mask of effortless allure, he’s hiding something far more dangerous than a thirst for power.

Something that could destroy us all.

REVIEW

While this book could use a bit more developmental editing and a good copy edit, I kind of… loved it? Ha. It was easy to read and get hooked on, I enjoyed Stark’s writing style and the world-building, and I especially liked the banter and relationship between the main characters. I anticipated almost everything that happened (except for one twist toward the end that left me speechless and heartbroken for one of the characters), though that didn’t detract from the experience at all. Really, my main issue is my frustration with some of the FMC’s actions (which I understand builds tension) and THAT ENDING. I hateeeee how everything was left and need to know what happens next NOW. I finished this book earlier this month, but I thought about it for days, damn it.

Thanks so much to IngramSpark for the gifted copy!

Original publication date was 13 May 2025.