Pretty Monsters

Pretty Monsters Trilogy, Book 1

By: Kimberly Carrillo

Narrated by: Nathaniel Gray, Phillipa Miller

Welcome to Devil’s Crossing.

Here monsters don’t hide in the shadows. They aren’t made of myth and magic either. Normal men are the things that go bump in the night, and I am the most dangerous of them all.

I am vengeance wrapped in a pretty package, but you can call me Sin, everyone else does. I’m a ghost made of flesh and blood. Legally, I don’t exist. Sold into slavery as a child, I exist as nothing more than a weapon, bringing death where the boss of our underground syndicate directs me.

Until the night Raven walks into the moonlight. She haunts me with her innocent beauty, showing me the life I’ll never have. One where blood isn’t caked under my nails, and hiding bodies wasn’t one of the top skills on my resume.

She shouldn’t be here. She’s too pure for the evil in this house, but she belongs here more than I do. After all, she’s the princess, and this is her father’s kingdom. He stole my identity, my future, and someday he’ll take my life.

Before he does, I’ll take something from him. Her.

I might be bad for her, but her father’s world is worse. I’m exactly who she needs to escape it.

Unless I break her first.

This is a dark romance. Please check my website for the TW: kimberlycarrilloauthor.com

©2020 Kimberly Carrillo (P)2024 Pink Flamingo Productions

Absolutely gripping...

This was a fun, fast-paced, dark read that absolutely gripped me from start to finish, and as I write this, I’m dying for the next book. I’m so glad I took a chance on this author—this was funny.

Captivity.
Trafficking.
Leads & their friends on the run / in hiding.
Best friend’s sister / brother’s best friend.
Found family vibes.
B0ndage.
Broken hero.
V0yeurism.
Edging.
SO MUCH crime - the worst kinds / all the things.
Extortion.
Corruption.

Overall:
A fun, sometimes-suspense-y read. Would read more from this author. 4 stars.


🎧Audio:
As far as audio performances go, this one is top-notch with two incredible narrators who perform the book, rather than just dictating it. Different characters have different voices and it really brings the book to life. Perfect overall sound quality as well. 🦩5 stars.

So Good

This is the first book in the Pretty Monsters Trilogy. This is the story of Sin and Raven and oh my what a story it is. Once you pick this book up you will not be laying it down. Sin when he was young was stolen away from his family. He was so horribly abused and forced to be trained as an Sassanian. Damien Blackborne has tormented him his entire life. However his only friend is Damien's son Lucien. I don't think he was aware that Damien had a daughter until the night he meets her and is knocked off his feet with how beautiful she is. She has been made to go to boarding schools and away from her family to hide her away from the world her father is in. To say she has a lonely life would be an understatement and it really broke my heart for both of them. Neither of them has really had a choice ever in how their life would be. However don't let that fool you. The girl is never to be underestimated. She is really smart a whole lot jaded and dangerous.
To say that I couldn't stand Damien might be the understatement. He is vile and deals in horrible things that would be nightmares to most of us. When it is revealed his plan to marry Raven off to a man who is maybe equally as horrible as her father, the road trip to escape begins for Sin, Raven and Lucien. guys I could not put this book down. I loved these characters so much. It is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is so much tension in this book that you can feel it oozing off the pages. You do not want to miss this book.

Pretty Monsters

Okay Kimberly, I see you boo. This book is a great start to a series, and there are so many secrets and surprises in this 1st book alone. I was like WHAT the heck just happened. But that ending was cray cray. If I had to wait for the 2nd book I would have been so mad. but I'm glad I get to start book 2. the narrator's did such an amazing job too. trust me you are going to love this book.

Cliffhanger

I was sucked into this audio and I have to say I am surprised I loved it as much as I did. Morally gray characters who are trying to survive because no-one escapes this world alive. This book has action from chapter one to the very end. I am talking plot twist among plot twist and I was there for it. I need to know what happens next!

Dark, thrilling & full of suspense

It's a dark, thrilling story about three people trying to escape the clutches of a very dangerous, evil man. Sin, Lucien and Raven are strong characters but their path to freedom won't be easy. The further you get into this story, the more you don't want to put it down.

Great narration by Nathaniel Grey & Phillipa Miller.