Name: Defiled
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9781951714260

Ann  Denton

Defiled

Tatiana Alvarez 

PLEASE READ THE TRIGGER WARNING BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO READ THIS BOOK! The author does a fabulous job of listing those, which I greatly appreciate! So please make sure you are able to handle those things before you start this series.

Defile started up where book one ended. We see Elena and Jonah on the run, trying to escape Alpha Black. I did not blame Elena for wanting to leave him because I too had an extremely difficult time finding the good in him. He made me uncomfortable for so long and it was so hard for me to find a redeeming quality about him. I thought I would struggle throughout the story.

However, I am pleased to say that Black's character growth is really amazing and something I'm happy I stuck around for. Does his trauma excuse him for how he acted and treated others? No, but even Black recognizes that in himself and he is truly trying to change because he realizes that he wants Elena in every way. He knows that she doesn't like alphas and he needs to be careful on how he treats her. It is not in his nature to act this way, but he is trying to better himself.

Elena also is trying to better understand Black. She realizes too that he is a human, mostly, with a traumatic past that made him the way he is. She begins to calm down as well. I do think a lot of the arguments could have been saved if they just talked to each other. But both characters are so stubborn!

Jonah is my favorite character. He is sweet and pure and I want to protect him at all costs. I am just going to ignore the ending of this book because it hurt my soul a little, and believe jonah is going to get the ending he deserves.

I can't wait for the next book!

Maria Elena Vitale Zelaia

Another bingeable read for Ann Denton!

The story in Defiled picks up right where the previous book left off. I won’t go too far into details as to avoid spoilers, but this let us have some great moments between Jonah and Elena that I really enjoyed. However, things get complicated when Black comes into the picture once again. 

I have to say I’m intrigued by the dynamic that begins to establish between Jonah, Elena and Black. Jonah and Black couldn’t be more different, but their shared interest in Elena makes for some interesting scenes between the two males that make me curious to see more. And of course, we also have some intense scenes with the three of them together that were very spicy. I’m pretty sure this is the first time I read a threesome, but I thought it was very well written. 

There were some instances where I found it difficult to like Black, but this book helped me understand this character so much more, and I appreciate his willingness to look back on his past actions where Elena is concerned and realize that he may have overstepped. His isn’t a complete transformation, but while I perceived him more as a villain in the first book, I see him more as a morally gray character now. This book definitely puts the bases for an even better relationship in the third book. 

Again, before you pick up this series be mindful of the trigger warnings. The biggest are the dubious consent, humiliation and forced marriage. Also, this book contains a threesome, so be sure it’s the kind of spicy content you’re comfortable reading. 

Thank you to the author for sending me a copy! Opinions are my own.

Chiara Vitale Zelaia

Much like its predecessor, DEFILED was a very quick and engaging read, and I even enjoyed it a little bit more than Defiant. Before I continue with this review, however, I do want to remind you about the trigger warnings that you’ll find in the author’s note at the start of the book, which include dub-con, humiliation, forced marriage and MFM relationships. The series is very entertaining and sexy, but also quite dark, so please only approach it if you’re comfortable with the content.

The story picks off exactly where Defiant left off, with Elena and Jonah running away and Black left to find out of Elena’s disappearance. As with the first book, the main focus of the story was very much dedicated to the relationships between these three characters rather than the plot, and the complex and intricate nature of these bonds are what make the read so appealing. I will admit, there were still moments where Black’s attitude made me feel uncomfortable, but I appreciated the space the author gave her characters to grow and better themselves in this sequel. Black, who was my least favorite of the three in Defiant, ended up becoming the biggest surprise in Defiled. Does he turn into a saint? No. But at least he acknowledges the less-than-ideal circumstances of his relationship with Elena and the excessive nature of his actions. He makes an effort to understand her and give her space, which I appreciated very much.

Black’s change in attitude allowed me not only to appreciate the scenes with Elena more, but also the ones with Jonah. I may have enjoyed the interactions with these two men even more than the scenes of the three of them together. They’re still far from being friends, but there’s an understanding and respect between them, united by their shared love for Elena. I loved the bonding moments, and hope to see the already great chemistry between the three characters grow even more in the future.

As I said before, the plot takes a backseat to the romantic entanglements, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there! The tidbits of plot we got hint at a great rivalry blooming within the werewolf packs, and it explodes into a shocking finale! The cliffhanger is brutal, and I’m very excited (and nervous) to see where the next book will go.

Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy to review. All opinions are my own.

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