My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Luke, a lonely small‑town guy with a rough past, is suddenly claimed by Kyran, an elven prince from the Nightmare Realm who insists Luke is his destined Dark Companion. Kyran drags him to a dangerous, moonlit palace where beasts and scheming courtiers await — and a full‑moon wedding is already planned. Luke fights the allure of Kyran’s darkness, devotion, and seductive charm, but the longer he stays, the more he wonders whether this gilded cage — and the prince who wants him — might be exactly what he’s needed all along.
I struggled with this story, especially at the start — I found myself feeling more annoyed with Luke than empathetic, and I almost set the book aside twice. After taking breaks and reading other things, I was able to come back and finish it. What kept me going was the scene setting, which was vivid and atmospheric, and the descriptions of the supernatural creatures and characters, which were genuinely good. Those elements were the strongest part of the book for me. The romance felt lacking for much of the story, and that made it harder to stay fully invested, but the worldbuilding was rich enough to carry me through to the end. This was an MM story with mature content.
** Please read the trigger warnings.
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