Read. The. Trigger. Warnings.

This was my first MM dark romance so I wasn’t sure what to expect but having read other books by Darcy I went into it familiar with the characters which made it very fun. Henrikk is still the worst, I stand by my previous assessments of him.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for "Punished by the Vampire King" by Darcy Fayton

I really enjoyed Punished by the Vampire King. It was my first M/M romance, and I found the story captivating and the characters well-developed. The chemistry between the main characters was intense, and the dark, alluring world of the vampire king added depth to the plot. If you're a fan of steamy paranormal romance, this book is definitely worth picking up. However, make sure to read the trigger warnings before diving in, as there are some themes that may not be for everyone.

DNF at 14%

I picked this book up cause I really wanted an MM romance. I read the SA trigger warning but I didn't expect the that much. I can't read this book at this moment of time it would trigger me too much.

But that doesn't mean that anyone else shouldn't pick up this book. Reading is always subjective.

I will probably not post this review on other websites.

4 🌟

Thank you NetGalley for the arc of "Punished by the Vampire King" by Darcy Fayton.

If you enjoy dark, super spicy reads, "Punished by the Vampire King" might be just what you’re looking for. This intense M/M vampire romance takes you on a wild journey through a newly conquered kingdom, diving deep into a villain’s origin story that lays the groundwork for the author's other books. However, it can be enjoyed as a standalone. Henrikk is a captivating yet challenging character, and the final twists are as unexpected as they are thrilling. Asher's loyalty to Henrikk remains a mystery, even after the last page, leaving readers with much to ponder.

Thank you for providing me with a copy of Punished by the Vampire King. This book was definitely spicy right from the off but I did feel that it was lacking in plot until the last few chapters of the book where we get much more story which explains a lot more of the events of the book and I definitely enjoyed the ending much more than other sections because of this. However I do think this could suit someone who prefers less plot and more spice in a spicy book. I would also have liked a bit more of a backstory before the spicy scenes started as it does start from the first few pages without a lot of context but I do think this book would suit the right person.

A spicy dark mlm vampire romance of betrayal, love, redemption and loss!
The complete collection of King Henrikk and General Asher's encounters
5 stories intertwined to tell the story of Asher being charged with a crime he didnt commit and Henrikk abusing his power
This is a dark series and had alot of good and sad moments, please read the tw/cw fully!
It is an emotional rollercoaster of found love, old friendships, power struggles between courts
Definitely recommend if you want your heart ripped out, stomped on and then refed to you

I did not live that we enter the story with almost zero introduction before the spice/abuse/action begins. I don’t find the characters all that appealing and the reminiscence of their shared past does not really make for any kind of history or character development

DNF
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(ARC)

I tried really hard to get into this book but it just wasn't working. Like I could get past the triggers and the like but overall I was just really bored, I had no interest in the world or the characters and their stories so overall the only thing that was left was the spice and it still wasn't enough to keep me interested. Maybe this author's writing isn't for me, maybe I'll pick another book up in the future but right now I had to just let this one go.

I wanted to love this book as I've really enjoyed Darcy Fayton's other books set in the same world but after reading Kira & Nathaniel's duet I hated Henrikk so much I struggled to enjoy this book.
King Henrikk is obviously just a villain but not the morally grey kind we all usually love..

You may enjoy this if you like:
-Vampires
-Dark Spice
-MM

I’m not an MM romance girl but I do appreciate Darcy’s writing. At first I couldn’t understand why she would bother with a back story to Hendricks but as it went on I really got into it. Originally I gave 3 stars but I think the end of the book and what could come from the series of short stories has a lot of promise.
Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

This book had some really good moments but overall the world building wasn’t cohesive. Significant parts of the world were only made known when their existence became helpful to the plot. This made it feel like these things were not a part of the world from the start but rather something the author created in the spot in order to continue the story.

The storyline wasn't good enough to carry the book between 'scenes'. I found myself skipping many pages and wanting to DNF it at several different spots. The ending felt just odd and muddy.

I did like the spicy scenes. Although the first one made me want to throw my kindle because no way would he have access if he was hogtied. Which was kind of addressed but I couldn't get over it. They did feel really repetitive though. I know MM duos have less orifices to go around but it was very redundant writing.

I will not be posting this review to my Goodreads because I don't like posting negative reviews for ARCs. I did enjoy the other two books offered by this author. This one just didn't hold up for me.

This is a deep, dark and hot book. There are plenty of triggers make sure you check them out first. However, it is still a book of love and it's power.

You may enjoy this if you like:
🖤 Dark Fantasy Romance / Romantasy
🖤 MMC is a true villain
🖤 Steamy Vampire Romances
🖤 MM dark romance
🖤 CNC, dubcon/noncon, punishment, BD$M

Punished by the Vampire King is set in the spicy paranormal world Darcy Fayton has created. You don’t have to read any other books first though, and this one is actually a prequel to those.

This is a villain origin story of King Henrikk and his no so sweet romance of his General, Asher. The king is a true villain, so don’t expect him to be morally gray, he isn’t. If you read the other books, you’d know this and already hate him, too. Maybe that is why I just couldn’t get into this one and didn’t enjoy reading it as much.

Thank you to the author, publisher and @netgalley for this copy! All opinions are my own and I reviewed this voluntarily.

The description of this was spot on, it was one heck of an emotional rollercoaster! Asher and Henrikk are two amazing characters and I loved how everything played out.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't like this book as much as I had hoped. I liked Collard By the Vampire Prince. But I don't know why it had to take forever to get into the plot. Like her other books the spice was always five stars.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.
Dam*n sexy! M/M monster smut done right.

This was a dark read, but a fun one. It was really fast, which is nice sometimes! Make sure to check your triggers as this book does contain some pretty intense themes.

As much as this was entertaining, to get to know Henrikk's past it was a bit dragging towards the end. I found myself struggling in some parts and bored in others.

I much preferred the other two stories Darcy wrote.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Even though I enjoyed another title in this universe, and this is the prequel to that title I did not enjoy this book. I already knew I hated the Vampire King so I was just not in the mood to read a whole book based on torture.
I was not able to finished.