Sacrificial Sinners

A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (Blackwood Institute, Book 2)

De: J Rose

Narrado por: Bridget Bordeaux, Grant Armstrong

RETURN TO BLACKWOOD INSTITUTE.

RUN BY THE INSANE, FOR THE INSANE.

Monster. Victim. Predator. Prey. I’ve always been certain of one hard fact–I don’t deserve to live. For all the pain and suffering I’ve inflicted, I tried to take the ultimate punishment. Anything to escape the horror of living with my crimes.

Survival wasn’t part of the bargain. The family I never intended to find are determined to keep me alive, but my mind has been turned against me. I don’t know what’s real anymore.

When the devil comes knocking, I’m forced to confront the truth. Blackwood Institute is far from what it seems. Now, I must learn how deep the darkness truly goes.

As our lives are thrown into chaos, harrowing secrets are uncovered and the carefully constructed illusion begins to unravel. I’ll stop at nothing to protect my family, even if that means sacrificing myself to the horrors of the Z Wing.

I’ve been running from my demons for a long time, but the truth is about to catch up to me. Time to become the monster the world thinks I am.

Author's Note: Sacrificial Sinners is a reverse harem contemporary romance set in an experimental mental health institution. This is book two in the trilogy and it must be listened to in order. Full trigger warning is available inside.

©2021 Wilted Rose Publishing Limited (P)2025 Wilted Rose Publishing Limited

Unhinged and wild!

Sacrificial Sinners is the second book in the Blackwood Institute series. It picks up where the first book left off. You must read book one in order to understand what is happening in this book. This is not an interconnected standalone.

Brooklyn's men are left feeling devastated following the aftermath of the first book. There are a lot of hurt emotions and feelings of betrayal. Brooklyn is upset that she's still alive. Her mind is totally unhinged in this book and it is exacerbated by the introduction of "the Devil." Blackwood management has transferred and there are very dark happenings in the Z Wing. This book was so dark and definitely spicy!

Overall, I enjoyed the plot but sometimes felt like spicy scenes were thrown in just for the sake of being thrown in. I loved how dark this got and cannot wait to find out what happens in Desecrated Saints!!!

The audiobook is narrated by Bridget Bordeaux and Grant Armstrong. The narration was done so well! Other than my complaint of not having different narrators for each male character, I found the acting to be fantastic. Bridget Bordeaux portrayed the panic, anxiety, and madness of Brooklyn West in a manner that made me feel like I was in her head. I was feeling the desperation and terror that was being portrayed. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook as your read along with the physical or e-book!

Thank you to Valentine PR and J Rose for the opportunity to listen to an Advanced Listener's Copy (ALC). All opinions are my own.

3.5-4 stars

I liked the ending but it was rough getting there. The poly relationship just feels forced not the closeness needed for them
To be compelled to do whatever it takes to fight for each other. That said I’ll continue the series when the next one comes out

The found family trope at it’s finest

4.5/5 Stars!

I am eating this trilogy up. I always love how well J Rose does mental health representation, but the found family trope in this book specifically hits me so hard. I was becoming emotional watching this close-knit family get over some of their differences and sticking together through thick and thin. They have every reason to be torn apart and broken down, but they still manage to persevere using each other as strength. I love how strong and resilient our FMC is, and I can't wait to see how this trilogy is going to wrap up.

Well that wasn’t expected but awesome!

Wow, I did not see any of that coming. I sort of guessed who patient 7 was, just from the story told, and I’m glad I was right. But omg I am hoping he can snap out of it. I need him to be ok. Sadie deserves it, Jude deserves it. Brooklyn and the boys are in for a long road ahead while they tackle this mess. But I think they have the best crew for the mission.

dark & twisted why choose psychological romance

once again, i am left absolutely speechless by j rose. everytime i think i know where the blackwood institute world is leading me- it tricks me once again. the psychological manipulation is absolutely mad hatter genius. there is not a single reliable narrator/pov and its entirely addictive and consuming, all while gut wrenchingly haunting & horrific. its like a slow motion collision- you cant help but continue, all while horrified for the repercussions. the sheer eloquence and genius world building is unmatched, truly.

bridget bordeaux and grant armstrong put their everything into this narration & it is absolutely a smashing masterpiece. the way bridget could perfectly switch psyches/alters and portray brooklyn's paranoia and trauma so seamlessly, it gave me literal chills.

thank you so much to j rose and valentine pr for the opportunity to receive and review an ALC of sacrificial sinners!

tropes: dark romance, reverse harem, why choose, mm in the harem, experimental psych ward, mental health rep, forced proximity, they fall first
vibes: dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Content Warnings*

the trigger warnings list for this book is long and explicit. a full and complete list is available on the authors website- be sure to review them prior to reading!

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment