Black Thorns

A Dark New Adult Romance (Thorns Duet, Book 2)

By: Rina Kent

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Rose Dioro, Jacob Morgan

A bet turned into a nightmare.

She broke my heart.
Broke me.
Broke us.
Only one thing could mend the gaping wound she left behind.
Her.
Naomi.
All mine for the taking.
All mine for owning.
All mine.

Black Thorns is a dark new adult book that contains dubious situations some listeners might find offensive and/or triggering.

This is the last part of a duet and is not stand-alone.

©2021 Rina Kent (P)2021 Rina Kent

Perfection

I absolutely loved the second half of Naomi and Sebastian’s story. Despite having some questions at the start, by the end every hurt is soothed and every detail explored to it’s conclusion, the standout being the identity of the elusive third narrator Akira. Early on, it’s clear that there are changes. One minute, he is the forthright and filthy pen pal. The next chapter, he is cold and aloof. For the longest time, I couldn’t decide if I hated him or if he was simply misunderstood. The reality is perfectly devious. It’s a great moment.

One thing that is maintained in both books is the couple’s penchant for deviance and the taboo. If you are triggered by certain acts between consenting adults, you may not enjoy reading about what couples get up to in houses, on decks, on rocks, in the forest, etc. if you’re like me and agree people can share and enjoy their bodies however they choose, then, also like me, you will enjoy the shear novelty of what takes places between these sheets. I didn’t find a single moment unsavory, but I enjoy reading on the darker side of the spectrum. You may also agree that Kent affords more leeway in what Nao and Sebastian experience as a couple because of how deliciously depraved she allow them to be in Red Thorns. It’s almost a free pass, and it’s truly inspired.

Don’t wait to read it!

Really Great Ending to a Duet

Black Thorns by Rina Kent

Formats Read: Ebook & Audiobook

I Give this Book a 4-4.5/5 Star Rating, Listing as 4.

No Spoilers.
This Review mainly is going to be Rating list for Book & Audiobook, due to not wanting to spoil anything about this book. Cause if I start I’ll end up giving things away 🤣😅

HEA(?): Yes!
Relationship Type: MF
Dark(?): Not to me, no :)
Heat: 4/5, Loved the heat that is in this book, but it’s not the focus ☺️
Romance: 4.5-5/5
Pacing: Mid, pacing is pretty good throughout, I do wish I did have Naomi’s POV at certain points but then again I liked how it went anyways ☺️
Drama: 3.5-4/5
Suspense: 3.5-4/5

I’m need Mio’s Book So Bad!! 😍

Audiobook Review:
Overall: 4.5/5, Listing as 5 in audiobook format.
Narrator: Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan & Rose Dioro
Performance: 4.5-5/5
Story: 4-4.5/5

I sincerely love all of these Narrators, they captured each character very well.

Part 2 did not disappoint...

Without giving anything away; it went in an unexpected direction, which was a very welcome surprise. I love when a storyline goes somewhere I don't see coming. Definitely binge reading her back log of books.

Excellent narrative performance

Fabulous actors, Teddy, Rose, and Jacob, brought Sebastian and Naomi's romance to life. This book takes place seven years later when Sebastian re-encounters Naomi and decides to insert himself in her life and husband's due her ill-fated departure. This was an angst, more emotional story with the usual dose of Kent mystery, and there is definitely more to it than an enemies to lovers match up.

I loved Sebastian's character and the re-introduction of favorites of past books including Ashe and Knox. And Nate just seemed heavenly. Less a fan of the heroine this time, especially after book one, though I loved the Japanese cultural references and their creative influences.

The three actors' portrayal of the main characters and influential Akira was sublime. Whether in character, switching to side characters, or simple narration of thoughts, they had huge range and excellent inflection so that everyone felt individual and distinct. Additionally, I liked the rendition of accents, light Japanese interlaced with American accents, though I can’t attest to their authenticity. Overall, I enjoyed the audiobook performance more than I could have achieved reading of the book itself, definitely produced a great mental depiction to further boost the story's appeal.

I liked this better than the first book

This was soooo much better than the first book. I liked that this wasn’t just a f.ck fest. It actually had more of a story to it. Not that the first one didn’t, it just didn’t give you enough. This one was much better. Really liked it.