Lights Out

by

Navessa Allen

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Readers who enjoy dark romance with comedic elements.
  • Fans of steamy, explicit romance novels with unconventional premises.
  • Those who appreciate morally gray male characters in romance.
  • Readers looking for a lighter introduction to dark romance themes.
  • Audiobook enthusiasts, especially fans of the narrators Jacob Morgan/Zach Webber.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Readers seeking a more serious or intense dark romance experience.
  • Those who prefer slow-burn romances with more character development.
  • Readers sensitive to themes of stalking or dubious consent.
  • Those who dislike excessive explicit content in their romance novels.
  • Readers looking for more complex plots or literary writing styles in romance.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Entertaining and humorous writing style
  • Strong chemistry and banter between the main characters
  • Steamy and explicit sex scenes
  • Unique take on the stalker/dark romance trope
  • Compelling and complex male lead character (Josh)
  • Audiobook narration highly praised
  • Blends dark themes with lighter rom-com elements
  • Cat (Fred) as an endearing side character
  • Fast-paced and engaging first half
  • Explores unconventional kinks and fantasies

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Plot loses focus in the second half
  • Underdeveloped female lead character (Aly)
  • Overreliance on explicit scenes at expense of plot
  • Writing quality and dialogue criticized by some readers
  • Pacing issues, especially in latter half
  • Unrealistic portrayal of stalking/consent dynamics
  • Attempts at dark themes feel superficial to some
  • Mafia subplot feels disconnected and unnecessary
  • Character development lacking depth for some readers
  • Overhyped according to more critical reviewers

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