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Darkest Descent

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I've woken up in hell.

And in that hell I discover things about myself that should make me sick. We've been taken, held against our will, made to do despicable things...

Is it wrong that I like it?

Deep in the darkest parts of my brain, some of the things he makes us do make me feel good. And in this hell hole, claiming back any joy we can feels more important than what's morally right. As things push further and our boundaries are destroyed, what will kill me first?

Darkest Descent is a full length with novel pitch black themes and many, many triggers - you can find them listed in the front of the book.

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2024

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437 reviews166 followers
August 4, 2024
EXTREMELY dark and DEPRAVED

This was one of the most trigger filled, dark, depraved, and absolutely messed up book I've ever read. Please, PLEASE, read the warnings and exit out if it's not something that catches your attention, because this book is FKED UP! I freaking loved it, so I'm not sure what that says about me but oh well 🤷‍♀️🤣� I would definitely recommend this to the girlie's, guys, and they's that love 🩸 relationships and dark ASF reads!
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663 reviews435 followers
December 28, 2024
terrible day to be literate and have a curious mind when someone says this is the most bananas thing you’ll ever read (they were right, and i’ve read a lot of insane shit tbh)

however unfortunately for my eyes it hooked me good and quick with all the crazy so i did read this in one sitting 😂
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1,750 reviews956 followers
November 4, 2024
Wow. I can’t believe this book hasn’t been banned on amazon 😅 This book is super dark, extremely taboo, and has some very rough scenes in it. Actually, I’d say 80% of the book is rough so if you find anything triggering you might not want to read it. Now I really don’t know how to review this book because� well, it’s just a ball of darkness, so I’ll add some of the most triggering things and scenes in a spoiler tag below. Don’t worry though, I won’t spoil the twist even though I’m sure many readers will figure it out pretty fast!

� Proceed with caution �

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156 reviews253 followers
December 3, 2024
this was sick, twisted, fucked up, depraved, absolutely insane and I loved every second of it.
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Author25 books583 followers
December 31, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥

Last book of the year and it was a banger!

I have questionable morals and even this had me scratching my morally gray brain a bit.

Good premise, the twist was twisted but not surprising. Perhaps, I daresay, a bit too smutty?
114 reviews6 followers
March 31, 2025
well, extreme, cruel story with lots of taboo, Asher, Alice and Hunter... strong characters!
I liked it, especially the end of the story!
For those who like the genre... I recommend it!

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157 reviews90 followers
January 26, 2025
This was an experience!

I cried so much for the characters and the horror they were put through.

Darkest book ive ever read!! It left me speechless!
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Author7 books508 followers
October 19, 2024
This is probably one of the most effed up books I’ve ever read. Did I devour it? Yes. Not sure what that says about me.

CHECK THE TRIGGERS BEFORE READING. This is extreme taboo and deals with blood relation.

Anyway, if you’re looking for something extremely dark, happy reading.
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235 reviews91 followers
December 17, 2024
I'm not sure what to rate this one😭

This book is pitch black so please check the trigger warnings.

(I completely forgot to put this on my goodreads)
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1,017 reviews22 followers
January 2, 2025
What does it say about me when a book this fucked up doesn't even faze me 😎
Twins kidnapped and tortured by a maniac; made to do some truly depraved things to each other and the kidnapper. Some things come to light and man, was it a doozy.
I honestly felt this would have had a bigger impact if there wasn't a happy ending. In some instances, a sad ending is chef's kiss to really hit you in the feels. I wish Yolanda Olson had written this instead, she would have knocked it out of the park with this subject matter.
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70 reviews98 followers
October 14, 2024
4⭐️ and I’m not rating the spice! I couldn’t put it down, idk what that says about me 🙊🤣 addictive! Please check your triggers, incredibly dark!! Pitch black!!
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1,208 reviews717 followers
February 26, 2025
3.5�

Twins Alice and Asher Samuels find themselves held captive by a depraved man who seems to know so much about their lives and is intent on torturing them. Relying on each other to survive, Alice and Asher take an unexpected path.

“Something inside all of us was broken. But we were broken together. And that’s all that mattered.�

Narrated in multiple POV, these characters have endured, but while doing so, they have also been fractured. Certainly, the subject matter and actions taken are in the extreme taboo horror category and some scenes were definitely pukeworthy. My issue was the extreme actions occur rather fast without delving into the character relationships, trauma or past; therefore, losing impact and steadying on being dark without substantive development.


*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey*


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193 reviews24 followers
December 31, 2024
I love this author’s writing. I haven’t read a single book by her I didn’t like. This one is TRULY fucked up I absolutely loved it 🖤
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111 reviews
September 27, 2024
This book made me really uncomfortable but I couldn't quit reading it. Don't know what that says about me lol. There are a lot of triggers in this book so please read them and know what you're getting into before you start this. This isn't a romantic love story, it's dark and gross and it's definitely not for everyone.
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616 reviews228 followers
October 16, 2024
the most fucked up book i’ve ever read but enjoyed every second? unforgettable? lol idk.

check out those TWs friends. would not recommend to anyone who is just starting a dark romance journey.

the taboo dynamic is the least f’d up part of this book
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1,493 reviews2,211 followers
February 24, 2025
Genre: Erotic Horror
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Multiple
Rating:




As twins, Alice and Asher Samuels always had each other’s back. But when they were taken by an unhinged man, that bond would be severely tested and could permanently change how they saw the other.



Alice and Asher were opposites in both personality and coping mechanisms. One was a fighter, and the other resigned. There were times I wanted to shake them to think before acting, but I’m glad the direction they took in order to survive and move on.

A sense of danger rippled through me, a reminder that I was prey to this man, a thing to destroy, and every hair on my body stood up. Death was coming for us.


This book had all the dark and taboo elements that I love. However, I felt their struggles were too easily and quickly resolved which lessened the impact and believability. It would have added more depth if the psychological aspect had been capitalized on. I did like how the author didn’t hold back on the abuse with several gag-inducing scenes.

Darkest Descent is a story of retaliation and illicit urges. It would appeal to readers who enjoy dark stories with taboo dynamics.




🔸️❌️🔸️. . . (F)BR with Twinsie . . . 🔸️❌️🔸️



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Profile Image for kaleigh.
388 reviews193 followers
January 28, 2025
This is one of the darkest books I’ve ever read but I could not put it down. Huge TWs and this book is not for the faint of heart.

MMF with twins (M/F)
No virgins
No OM/OW drama
H1 has never been with a guy consensually and I think the same goes for H2
FMC had one mention of texting a past hookup at beginning of book but nothing more
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9 reviews
March 14, 2025
Pour un public avertis, ne pas prendre à la légère.
Ce livre est tellement bien écrit, malgré le sujet très intense, je ne pouvais pas le déposer. Lire les TW avants, très important. Lorsqu’ils disent, “extreme taboo� ils ne mentent certainement pas, nous sommes bien servis.
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403 reviews70 followers
December 27, 2024
The darkest and most taboo book I’ve read this year 🖤
Not for the faint at heart!

Kidnapped twins
Blood related/Twincest
Forced sexual acts
Forced submission
Plot twist
MMF
Revenge
Sexual torture
Genital mutilation

Go in with your pearls clutched
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600 reviews46 followers
April 18, 2025
Yeah umm.. this was so messed up. So dark and depraved. I think it maybe one of the darkest books I’ve read. It’s so messed up. It’s one of those books that’s hard to rate because you don’t necessarily like it, but you can’t look away 😅 but anyways, please check your triggers because this is super dark and messed up!
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148 reviews13 followers
April 3, 2025
nothing about this was enjoyable
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119 reviews9 followers
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March 15, 2025
THIS IS AN EROTIC HORROR GUYS, not a dark romance
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798 reviews12 followers
October 18, 2024
I can say this in my top 5 darkest book I read, but my number 1 cringest book.


I found this on booktok from a small creater, stating that it is the darkest book she ever read. You know me, I can read disturbing books with romance(except emotional ones because I rather vomit than cry)


I went through so many emotions when reading this, but the main emotion I had was disgust. It was so nasty(not in a good way). Surprisingly, I figured out the plot twist early on because of how crazy the story was. The plot was kind of nonexistent, tho. The siblings stayed in the basement for 70% of the book while the most gut-wrenching abuse happened to them.


One of the reasons why it never felt too disturbing. it's caused this book focus on erotica first. Every time, the most weird disgusting sexual scenes occur, it doesn't even matter because the main characters are turned on almost all the time. Each POV was full of secret enjoyment.


And you won't believe this, but the book actually has a happy ending that I really enjoyed.
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214 reviews7 followers
April 9, 2025
Asher, Alice, and Hunter.

📣Read the TWs. There's plenty in this book. It's definitely taboo and not for everyone📣

I absolutely loved it, and I'm questioning my sanity, lol

Hunter 🫠 I loved him. He was hurt and hurt people hurt people. So he does unspeakable things to Asher and Alice for revenge and ends up loving them and finding comfort with them.

I loved Asher too, the things he and Alice did to survive and then for pleasure!!!

This book is a whole red flag, and I loved it. Their chemistry was 🥵🥵🥵

Alice was one lucky girl....if you take away all the abuse and trauma she goes through at first....

5⭐️ 4🌶
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