Release Day Review: The Devil's Crown Part One by Monica James

 The Devil’s Crown-Part One
Series: All the Pretty Things Trilogy Spin-Off
Genre: Dark Romance
Cover Model: Philippe Leblond @philippe_leblond
Photographer: Ren Saliba @rensaliba
Cover Designer: Sommer Stein—Perfect Pear Creative Covers

Release date: July 21st 

I was feared.
Respected.
Worshiped.

But all of that changed when the impossible happened—I fell in love. Only those feelings weren’t reciprocated, because who could love a monster like me?

My empire crumbled. People died. I went from being a victorious leader to lurking in the shadows, planning revenge on my half-brother who now reigns in my place.

An orphanage is where I find sanctuary, but when she walks into my world and evokes a yearning I thought long dead, my demons are awakened and want what they can’t have—her. Sooner or later, I knew I’d need to feed the darkness inside me.

Mayhem, power, and control course through my veins. I will use them to regain my crown, my throne, and then claim her, despite what solemn vows she might’ve made.

I will break them…and her. 

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What I thought about The Devil's Crown

If you've read All The Pretty Things Trilogy, you're going to want to get your hands on The Devil's Crown. This is Alexsei Popov's story after he's fallen from favor among the other criminals. To make matters worse, it's his half brother who is in charge now, and these two brothers are out to get each other any way they can.

There's plenty of action as Alexsei works to regain his territory and position. Some of his old business partners come along to help as he works toward bringing down  his brother Serg and their mother. 

Complicating matters are a few females. First, there's little Irina from the orphanage who is just so adorable. Then there's the women in Aleksei's life, one who will betray his trust and another who will fill the hole in his heart. Keeping his new love safe proves to be as challenging as it is to regain his kingdom.  There's plenty of heat in The Devil's Crown (and some very questionable behavior in the orphanage, *fans self*) but it's all part of the roller coaster ride Monica James has crafted. It's perfect for fans of dark romance.

This is definitely a dark romance, no doubt about it. The subject matter is hard core.If you like your romance dark, you'll probably get sucked into Devil's Crown.  You do not need to read All The Pretty Things Trilogy, but it would probably help explain Willow and Saint's relationship with Alexsei.

Overall, I loved reading Aleksei Popov's story.  He was such an interesting character in the All The Pretty Things Trilogy and I'm glad he got his own book. I loved the changes he's gone through and I'm waiting not-so-patiently for Part 2! While there were some over-the-top aspects of Devil's Crown, it has everything I want in a dark romance.

An ARC was provided. This is my honest review.

 

 About the Author

Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.

When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt, and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers. She draws her inspiration from life.

She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.

Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals. She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks, and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

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