Title: Monsters We Crave
Series: Maelstrom Duet Prequel
Author: Natalie Bennett/Mae Royal
Genre/Tropes: Dark Mafia Romance; Futuristic Dystopian/Utopia; Enemies-to-Lovers; Found Family
Release Date: July 25, 2024
Betrayal is the only truth, and tyrants are gods and martyrs.In a world of prestige and darkness, dictated by the Triad—a formidable alliance of crime families wielding power through cruelty and bloodshed—adapting is not a choice; it’s my only means of survival.
But the most formidable challenge is the man who reigns above us all.
His reputation precedes him.
He is said to be ruthless and sadistic, an entity of darkness.
A beautiful monster masterfully playing human.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
He’s far more terrifying.
And in the cruelest twist of fate, I’ve become his.
This is the prequel to the upcoming Maelstrom Duology, a dark mafia romance with romantasy elements. Some content may be upsetting or triggering. A TW has been included in each book and entails what can be expected throughout the duet. Reader Discretion is highly advised.
Renee’s Five Star Review
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Welcome to the prequel to the Maelstrom Duology. I will go ahead and tell you that you are going to devour this little gem. I can’t wait for the first book in this series. In this story you are going to meet Korina. She lives in a world different from the one we know now. There are two sides fighting and they are kind of hidden from the world. However, her grandmother is missing. When she goes out or search for her she ends up in a bit of trouble but is suddenly saved by someone that she isn’t even sure who he is. She sure never expected to be given a necklace from this guy to protect her. After some times has passed we find her and her sister again living in the city this time and keeping to themselves as best they can. When she runs into the gave who saved her all that time again, all bets are off. I have to stop there or I will tell you everything that goes on. I loved reading this prequel and like I said I can’t wait for the first book.
★★★★★ Goodreads Review – “Wow, leave it to Natalie Bennett to write another prequel that you will totally devour and at the end leaving you wanting to jump right into the next book, like right NOW!”
★★★★★ Goodreads Review – “This book gripped me from the very beginning and kept me on edge throughout.”
★★★★★ Goodreads Review – “Awesome beginning to a new series. A teaser to keep us wanting more. Absolutely love everything this author puts out so I’m sure this series will be amazing.”
Lover of all things twisted and unusual Natalie Bennett writes romantic horror and dark romance where the villain always gets the girl. When she isn’t behind her PC she can be found reading, caring for her family and their fur babies, and trying to adult. You can find her fantasy and PNR titles beneath her pen name Mae Royal.
About Renee Henson
Renee Henson has an obsession with reading and reviewing. Especially anything that is a dark romance, fairy tale retelling, MC, and is trying her best to love the PNR worlds. Nothing is quiet as exciting to her as reading a good book and then talking about it or making comments while reading with her friends that have read the book too. She is always happiest with her kindle in her hand and her nose is a book. She has been reviewing for Stephanie's Book Reports for over ten years.
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Betrayal is the only truth, and tyrants are gods and martyrs.
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