Venomous lies, by Suki Rose

Venomous Lies by Suki Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Venomous Lies is the second installment in the Greywood Conservatory series, and once again it left me with more questions than answers — but in the best possible way. With each book, the bigger picture starts to take shape, and I’m hooked.

The plot was intriguing, weaving the mystery of the campus murders together with the chaos of Isla’s personal life and her complex web of relationships. I really enjoyed the use of multiple POVs, including perspectives from characters who still feel like they’re waiting in the wings — it adds depth and gives the sense that there’s so much more to uncover.

What stood out the most for me were the messy, complicated dynamics between Isla and her mates (or potential mates). They’re tense, emotional, sometimes frustrating, but always compelling. That push and pull kept me turning the pages.

This was a really engaging read, and I can’t wait to see where the series goes next — because if one thing’s certain, Greywood Conservatory is nowhere near done with its secrets.

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Kane brothers, by Erica Jade

Kane Brothers by Erica Jade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this installment! Kane Brothers is book three in the Men of Dark Harbor series, and what I loved right from the start is how it revisits events from book two—but this time through different eyes. Seeing the other side of what happened not only clarified some details, it made the whole world feel even richer.

Once the series’ larger plotline takes a bit of a breather, the focus shifts to the love story, and it was so well done. Rain’s struggle—torn between two brothers, fighting for independence while at the same time craving their possession—was intense, emotional, and compelling. I also appreciated how the story weaves in themes of reconciling painful pasts with the desire to choose happiness.

And of course… the spice. Let’s just say it definitely delivered, breaking up the darker moments with heat and tension. While this is still very much a dark romance (so readers should keep the content warnings in mind), it felt a touch lighter than the previous books—though just as steamy.

I’d definitely recommend starting from the beginning of the series to get the full effect, but if you’ve been following along, you don’t want to miss this one. That cliffhanger has me desperate for the next book!

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