​What impressed me most about this book is the amount of growth in the author's storytelling, flow and scene building. Mute has a strong grasp of creating captivating plots and riveting twists. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this book. 

That being said, sometimes I do wish more would have been spent slowing down a little, have some breathing room between the revelations. I loved the characters so much I simply wanted MORE from them. 

Another aspect that impressed me was the author's development of her style. It's fun to read and there are some breathtaking passages. I am so hooked to this series, I cannot wait to read what else BL Mute has in store for us!

​There are some stories that stick with you. Some that just touch the deepest parts of your soul. A feathery soft touch that feels like fire, teetering between comfort and inferno. This is one of them.

Censored Soul begins with a gut punch. A huge one, and you will need strength as you read through, however, Malcom is a great guide and will lead you through the chaos that is Noah.

I must admit, I am writing this review two weeks after finishing the book, and I still feel as strongly about it now as I did when I read the last page. The Unquiet Mind series is now at a close, and this endnote was the great finale to their masterpiece. This series is one of my all time favourites. Anne Malcom is brilliant at bringing these characters to life. There hardly goes a week when I don’t think about either Lexi, Sam, Noah or Wyatt. That is when stories take a life of their own.

This is the part where I go back to talking - writing? - about Censored Soul, but there is just so much to be said yet nothing more to say other then - BRILLIANT. Every great show deserves a standing ovation, and this is mine.

​FIVE-ETIENNE-CAN-BE-YOURS-BUT-TARIAN-IS-MINE-STARS

Everything you want from a Dark New Adult Romance! Steam - check. Violence - check. Emotions - check. More of the Guilded Sovereign - CHECK WITH A KISS ON TOP. Those boys are panty-dropping swoony and moody. Hello!

There were so many secrets and revelations. So many twists and demons lurking in the corners. Just when you think you know what’s coming... René throws all of that out of the window and shows you you had it wrong all along. *insert applause*

Etienne and Rukaiya have this insane chemistry that so undeniably believable. Their relationship is so tangible and real. I was impressed with René’s character development and her grasp on human complexity.

All in all, what a great continuation to the Guilded Sovereign series, and I cannot wait for the third installment!

​The Kiznitch Brothers are the Shiznitch!

Okay, jokes aside, this book held me captive from the very first page until the very last. The fact that Amo Jones is able to pull me in so completely and literally entrance me blows my mind. Everything is just so VIVID.

In true Jones fashion, this book will play tricks on your mind. It will distort reality and destroy all your bearings. It is not for nothing that she is the Queen of mind-fudge.

Dove and King are something special, unique, raw. There is a softness and a contradictory hardness to them. The world they are in is unique and fantastic. Jones is a master at world-building and creating secret worlds and societies. She never ceases to blow me away.

Now run and get your ticket to Midnight Mayhem! You won’t regret it!

​I received an ARC of this book from the author and I voluntarily reviewed it. Thank you Anne Malcom!

Where do I start... This book had me in tears only 2% in. TWO PERCENT. That's not a lot of time for the author to take you in their grasp and make you feel emotion. It takes great skill to do that, and Malcom has that skill. She is a true wordsmith, and this is her proof (and there are many more proofs).

Firstly, I want to tackle the subject of fear. It is the underlying constant in this whole entire book. Each character goes through so much, terrified of what the future holds. Terrified that they are the cause for so much pain. Malcom manages to make this fear, their insecurities, feel so REAL. So tangible. 

Now, just because there was an underlying tone of fear, it does not mean there there was no bravery and courage. There was some at every page. Bravery isn't grand gestures. It's facing the day and the unknown every morning. It's fighting for your loved ones. It's finding the strength to move forward when it feels like everything is pulling you back. 

Tangent over. Apparently I ramble as much as Elena.

The chemistry between the characters just jumped right off the pages. The tension the emotions were all so real, I still feel the remnants of their effects hours after finishing the book. Elena and Lance were perfection in their own form of chaos. And in true Malcom fashion, I cried 2% from the end. Talk about bookending with tears. There are just so many touching and precious moments in this book, and I cannot recommend it enough. 

​This is a whole new side to Anne Malcom and I loved it. This unique story just pulls you in and intrigues you. It has this whole Noir vibe to it and I totally dig it! 

What does truly make it an Anne Malcom book? A kick-ass strong and indépendant heroine. Wow, Charlotte is one power house. She is the personification of Power (yes the capital IS necessary) and epitome of Composure. She is also a very intriguing character. She has this inhuman aspect to her that peaks your interest. As you read though, you get to find out what is behind that carrera marble facade of hers. 

The plot twists in this book blew my mind! I did NOT see those coming! Malcom took me by surprise and made my head spin. Gosh those are fun reads.

The two words that come to mind when I want to describe this book are Dark and Sophisticated. The darkness was handled with maturity and class, the pain in this book was real and represented respectfully. That doesn’t mean it was pretty, on the contrary, it wasn’t sugar-coated. It was as real as it gets, uncomfortably so, and THAT’s what makes this book special.