Devils With Halos (Malignant #1) by Natalie Bennett
Review by Morgen Devil’s With Halos by International Bestselling Author Natalie Bennett is the first book in the Malignant series. This book throws you into a world of desires and lies. Faith is riddled with personal demons and addictions. Struggling with her sobriety, she fights to recover memories that are most likely gone for good. She’s kind, seems introverted and a bit self-absorbed. Ryker is confident and charismatic. He knows what he desires and how to get what he wants. Faith and three of her closest friends are gifted a two-week retreat. Something she feels they all need. What starts off as a vacation quickly turns into a nightmare when they’re kidnapped in the shadows of night. With no response when they question their captors, they’re left to assume the worst. Can they all survive what their darkest desires have in store for them or will their secrets be the death of them? If you’ve read Natalie before you know how depraved her books can be and if not, this is the perfect place to start as she introduces you to the world of Malignant. It’s not as dark as she can go but it brings out the light desires you try to hide the most - sometimes even from yourself. I just love the way she describes our deviant impulses and the delight we take away when we get to act on them. Even the shame we feel at times afterward. It’s vivid and written with beautiful detail. The story is from both main characters POVs. I enjoyed getting in their heads and experiencing their motivations. It’s fast-paced, gripping and will have you on the edge of your seat waiting breathlessly for what’s to come. The chemistry between Faith and Ryker is off the charts! They send sparks flying with a look and their clothes vanish with a simple touch. As the story unravels, the depth of the characters pulls us in. We gradually learn their secrets one by one hoping to survive until the end. Each breath feels like it could be your last. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about their deepest, darkest desires. **ARC provided for an honest review**
Release Date: November 4, 2018
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