God of Malice (Standard Edition) (Legacy of Gods, 1)

God of Malice (Legacy of Gods, Book 1 – Standard Edition) is not a “light” romance, but if you like dark, morally gray, high-intensity stories, this one delivers. The chemistry is immediate, the tension is constant, and the pacing is so fast it’s hard to put down. What really worked for me is that it’s not just shock value—the characters are layered and messy, and the story has a pull that keeps you turning pages even when you’re like, “I shouldn’t be rooting for this… but I am.” It’s dramatic, obsessive, and emotionally charged in that binge-read way. Definitely check trigger warnings because it goes to darker places, but if you’re into dark romance with a dangerous edge and a strong series setup, this is a solid 5-star start.

📚God of Malice📚 By: Rina Kent Format: E-book (Kindle Unlimited) 📱 Genre: Dark Romance POV: Multiple POV Setting: UK Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Dark College Romance, Secret Society, Bad Boy/Good Girl, Virgin MFC, Touch Her and 💀 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Review: This series has been on my TBR for awhile and it’s my first Rina Kent book. It’s a dark romance but not too dark and I enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. This book follows Killian and Glyndon. Glyndon is British and the youngest and only daughter of the King family. Her mother is a famous artist and her brothers are accomplished artists while she feels lost in their shadow. While Killian is American from an affluent family who is also part of a secret society. Both attending colleges in the same area of the UK their paths cross in a not so peasant way. While Glyndon wants nothing to do with Killian, Killian is absolutely obsessed with Glyndon. The more he purses her the deeper into his world she’s plunged. Even though she fights it, Glyndon is drawn to the darkness. I really enjoyed this book. It was dark and twisty with some fun plot twists and a touch of suspense. I loved all the characters that were introduced and I’m looking forward to reading more of their stories. My one and only complaint is the several chapters at the end that were from different parents perspective. It was really weird and kind of broke the vibe in my opinion. I can only hope it will make sense when I read more of the books in the series. Other than that though I really enjoyed it! If you are a dark romance girlie then I definitely recommend giving it a read!

Did I question my morals while reading this book? Absolutely. Did I find comfort in knowing that this is the kind of dynamic I only tolerate in books and not in reality? Also yes. I’ve been on the fence about picking up a Rina Kent book for a while. I wasn’t sure if her style would be for me or if I’d even finish one of her books. With that being said, I’m upset with myself for waiting so long. This book was deeply intriguing and made me question myself, especially as someone new to this genre. Let’s start with Glyn. Her character is simple and naive, but there’s a quiet, dark undertone to her. At the beginning, she’s at one of the lowest points in her life. As the story progresses, we get glimpses into how she views herself as a person, a daughter, a sister, and a friend, while also uncovering what led her to the book’s opening events. Glyn starts off as the kind of person who avoids making waves, suffers in silence, and doesn’t want to be a bother. But as the book unfolds, she grows more outspoken and confident. Overall, I liked her character, but I loved the person Killian helped her become by the end. Now, about her “friend.” For much of the book, we’re led to believe that this friend, who "voluntarily" left the earth, had been in her life for a bit. But toward the end, we find out she only knew him for two months and assumed she knew him better than anyone else. Spoiler: she didn’t. I interpreted this two ways: either she was so desperate for connection that she clung to his words, or she was gullible and naive enough to believe he saw her for who she truly was. When the truth came out about what he said and did, I was baffled as to why she grieved him so deeply. Now, the main event: Killian. He’s every red flag in a man personified, yet Rina made me fall for him. He was different. He was angry, possessive, tyrannical, and an unstoppable force of nature. But then, he became a man with feelings—feelings he didn’t know how to handle. I loved watching him struggle with his emotions for Glyn. He wanted to understand her so he could be done with her, but instead, she became his muse and his safe space. Glyn, in turn, understood him in a way no one else could. She saw through his anger at his brother, even when he denied caring, and she gave him the grace he didn’t know he needed. Killian remained true to himself from start to finish—raw, intense, and unapologetically himself. The only real change was Glyn. She calmed his inner beast, made him tolerable to those around him, and became his balance. He is her monster, and she is his calm. That balance between them was one of the highlights of the book for me. I appreciated how they complemented each other so naturally. I did have some minor issues, though. There were small gaps in the narrative, and the ending felt rushed. The story picked up toward the end, and then suddenly, it was over. I really hope there’s a novella about Killian and Glyn in the future—I’d love to see what Killian would be like as a father!

Producto y envío perfectos. El libro totalmente nuevo, sin ningún desperfecto, y el envío fue rápido y sin problemas. Volveré e comprar seguro. La trama del libro es adictiva.

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I loved it, it’s been a while since I read a book this fast but I loved the characters. Would definitely read the others

„God of Malice“ von Rita Kent ist eine Reise in die tiefsten Abgründe der menschlichen Seele – roh, brutal und dabei erschreckend faszinierend. Dieses Buch ist nichts für schwache Nerven. Die Dunkelheit, die jede Seite durchzieht, ist greifbar: moralisch zweifelhafte Entscheidungen, toxische Machtspiele und eine ständig lauernde Bedrohung erschaffen eine Atmosphäre, die ebenso verstörend wie packend ist. Rita Kent schreibt mit einer gnadenlosen Ehrlichkeit, die den Leser zwingt, sich mit dem Schatten in jedem von uns auseinanderzusetzen. Die Hauptfigur ist kein Held, sondern ein Psychopat– und genau das macht ihn so unvergesslich. Wer echte Dark Romance sucht, ohne Zuckerguss oder falsche Versöhnlichkeit, wird dieses Buch verschlingen.

I originally started reading this on Kindle Unlimited and immediately bought the physical copy. I never thought I'd enjoy a college romance novel, but here we are. The beginning of this book is a wild ride, so make sure you check the TW's, it's not for everyone. But I DEVOURED this book.