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Thank you to Naughty Nook PR for the ARC. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Where power, obsession, and secrets collide
‘Deceiving Their Minds’ by Laiken Rhodes unfolds like a carefully constructed trap, one that slowly tightens around both its characters and the reader. From the very first pages, the atmosphere feels heavy with unspoken truths, where every glance carries meaning and every silence feels deliberate.
The dual POV structure adds a layered intensity to the story. Seeing the same world through different emotional lenses creates a constant sense of unease. Motives blur, intentions shift, and trust becomes something fragile, almost dangerous. The pacing builds gradually, allowing the tension to simmer before it truly ignites, making the unraveling of secrets feel both satisfying and unsettling.
The morally grey to black characters are at the heart of this story. They are not meant to be liked in the traditional sense, yet they are impossible to look away from. Their actions walk a fine line between devotion and destruction, especially within the darker dynamics that shape their relationships. The “touch her and die” energy is ever present, but it is layered with obsession, control, and something that feels dangerously close to vulnerability.
What makes ‘Deceiving Their Minds’ particularly compelling is the constant push and pull between hate and desire. The emotional tension is sharp, almost suffocating at times, especially within the forced proximity that leaves no room to escape. Combined with hidden identities and the looming presence of a secret society, the story maintains a strong sense of mystery throughout.
The small town setting adds an interesting contrast to the larger, darker forces at play. Beneath its quiet surface lies a world filled with power, legacy, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
While the story leans heavily into its darker themes, it never loses sight of its emotional core. Every interaction feels intentional, every revelation carefully placed, creating a reading experience that feels immersive and intense.
Some stories entertain. Others linger. This one lingers in the shadows long after the final page.
Dark Secret Society | Hate to love you | Billionaires & Heirs | Morally grey to black MCs | Touch her & die | Hidden identity | Forced proximity | Primal play | Small town | Romantic suspense mystery | First person dual POV
Thank you to Naughty Nook PR for the ARC. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Where power, obsession, and secrets collide
‘Deceiving Their Minds’ by Laiken Rhodes unfolds like a carefully constructed trap, one that slowly tightens around both its characters and the reader. From the very first pages, the atmosphere feels heavy with unspoken truths, where every glance carries meaning and every silence feels deliberate.
The dual POV structure adds a layered intensity to the story. Seeing the same world through different emotional lenses creates a constant sense of unease. Motives blur, intentions shift, and trust becomes something fragile, almost dangerous. The pacing builds gradually, allowing the tension to simmer before it truly ignites, making the unraveling of secrets feel both satisfying and unsettling.
The morally grey to black characters are at the heart of this story. They are not meant to be liked in the traditional sense, yet they are impossible to look away from. Their actions walk a fine line between devotion and destruction, especially within the darker dynamics that shape their relationships. The “touch her and die” energy is ever present, but it is layered with obsession, control, and something that feels dangerously close to vulnerability.
What makes ‘Deceiving Their Minds’ particularly compelling is the constant push and pull between hate and desire. The emotional tension is sharp, almost suffocating at times, especially within the forced proximity that leaves no room to escape. Combined with hidden identities and the looming presence of a secret society, the story maintains a strong sense of mystery throughout.
The small town setting adds an interesting contrast to the larger, darker forces at play. Beneath its quiet surface lies a world filled with power, legacy, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
While the story leans heavily into its darker themes, it never loses sight of its emotional core. Every interaction feels intentional, every revelation carefully placed, creating a reading experience that feels immersive and intense.
Some stories entertain. Others linger. This one lingers in the shadows long after the final page.
Dark Secret Society | Hate to love you | Billionaires & Heirs | Morally grey to black MCs | Touch her & die | Hidden identity | Forced proximity | Primal play | Small town | Romantic suspense mystery | First person dual POV