God of Fury: Special Edition Print Paperback – December 4, 2023

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.Book Evaluation:Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎Cover:📔📔📔📔📔Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂Page Turner Level:📖📖📖Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧Overall View: ✨✨✨✨5First ImpressionsGod of Fury is the fifth installment in the "Legacy of Gods" series and this series has completely blew me away and I was so curious to see how this author would handle a MM romance as this is her very first novel in this type of romantic interest and she knocked this aspect right out of the park. God of Fury is a story that I think may push some readers and may not exactly work for everyone but I was so fascinated in the growth that we see our couple go through within this story. I had such a fun time with this match up because on the surface you wouldn't think that these two would have anything in common, but when it comes to the heart and mind....they truly find what they need in each other but their journey is a battle.First LineWhat am I doing here?SummarySo the setup of the story is that we have our two male protoganists: Bran and Niko. Niko is the psychopath of the two. He is such an alpha male, and he has his eye on Bran and wants him more than anything. So much so that he is losing interest in what he normally has interest in. Then we have Bran, who has his own mental struggles he has been battling it, and is more of a demisexual. So we see how struggles being in relationships...until Niko. Niko has him feeling things especially more sexually that he has never really experienced but he has always considered himself straight, and doesn't know how to face up to being attracted to Niko in the way that he is. There is this pull and push between Niko and Bran on what they have and if its worth fighting for....will Bran be able to fight for Niko and their love before Niko gives up on him completely?What I LovedWow! this book packed such a punch and I was there for the ride that this author takes us on. I absolutely adored Niko so much. He was a hoot. Seriously this character had me laughing all over the place. He is such a anti hero and its delicious. I have always loved Niko though and if you have read the other books in the series you are very familiar with his crazy. Then we have Bran who is the prentious prideful of his group of friends. Bran has been the character that we have seen to be the most mysterious. We just know he is the serious twin, but his character is more in the background. In God of Fury we get to see his story and see his background and his story melted my heart and broke it just a bit. What we see Bran struggle with was so heartbreaking. Through much of the story you aren't sure what he is struggling with exactly or what trauma he was dealt, but you know its pretty bad and you know his family is ignorant of it. He has kept it hidden and for years has been dealing with severe depression and is on the verge of being suicidal. I really connected with his character and his struggles. I think if any reader has dealt with depression of any kind, they will be able to see so much of themselves within Bran's character.So the romance is very push and pull. Bran is always on the run and Niko is the one chasing. But there is so much more happeni9ng with Bran than meets the eye. Niko knows that there is something deeper driving Bran's fear then just him coming out of the closet as gay. But Bran is on the run not just sexually or physically but also very emotionally. Niko is pretty patient considering the fact that he is a bit of a psychopath. We see how much he is having to deal with but also knowing that their relationship is practically forbidden and that Bran's twin is his greatest enemy. What we see being developed within the plot was so superb. It kept me on edge all the way through. What will really carry the reader through though is the depth of their relationship. I loved the feel of cat and mouse play game that these two go through and the third act was simply perfection. I knew going into this what was ahead for this one and its hard to see but Rina Kent really handled this scene so very well. I was highly impressed with how it was handled, and seeing how the family and especially Niko deals with it, just breaks your heart. But these two come out on top in the happily ever after and Kent has created such a unique dynamic romance that melted my heart from beginning to end.Spoiler(view spoiler)What I Struggled WithThe pacing in this book dragged a bit in some parts. The middle section of the story kinda was a bit slow at times. So I feel like there were aspects to the battle between Niko and Bran going back and forth that could have been reduced just a bit because it did get slightly repetitive. But I only knocked off half a star for this element as the rest of the story was a win for me.Overall ViewGod of Fury is a powerful story that tugs at your heartstrings and melts your heart at the deep vibrant emotion that carries the romance through. Its a story of identity, growth and learning to heal past wounds and embrace the love that is steady and impactful.Favorite Quote(s)Seems that Bran runs way deeper than I thought, but as he hangs on to me as if I’m his only anchor, I know that I’ll never let him go. Not even if I burn with him. For him. In him. I’d willingly catch fire if he so much as asked me to.Book Details (also in my shelves)Sub Genre: Dark Romance, New AdultCharacter Types: Alpha Male, Anti Hero, Athlete, PsycopathThemes: LGBTQ, Hot Smexy Times, PTSD, SecretsTropes: Forbidden Love, Unrequited Love, Enemies to LoversBook PerspectiveDuo POVRelationship Conflict vs Plot ConflictA Mix of BothSong This Book Inspiresk( all I got to say) by NUVILICESRecommendation For Reading OrderYou can read as standalones, as the events intermingle with all books in the series

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.75 stars – Dark, emotional, and unexpectedly unforgettableI’m a big fan of MM romance, but dark romance? Not usually my thing. That’s why I put off reading God of Fury for a while. But I finally gave in—and I’m so glad I did.First things first: definitely read the trigger warnings. This book doesn’t shy away from heavy topics like cutting, sexual assault, and mental health struggles (including discussions of bipolar disorder and psychopathy). That said, Rina Kent handles these themes with intensity and care—and despite the darkness, the connection between Niko and Bran shines through.I found myself unexpectedly laughing at Niko’s chaotic energy and relentless pursuit of Bran. His over-the-top stalker behavior somehow had me giggling—and made me fall even harder for both of them. Their relationship is complicated, raw, and completely addictive.I’m still not totally sold on dark romance overall, but this book made me want to explore it a bit more. It got under my skin in the best way—and the last 20%? It wrecked me emotionally.The one reason this isn’t a full 5-star read for me is that while it’s labeled as a standalone, it’s very much tied to the rest of the series. The events run parallel to other books, and you can tell. At times, it felt like pieces were missing, and I was confused about certain dynamics. It definitely reads better if you’ve been following the series—so now I’ll be going back to start from the beginning.Tropes & Themes:MM RomanceDark MafiaBritish MMCMental health representation (bipolar disorder, psychopathy)Sexual assaultSuicideIf you’re open to a dark, emotionally charged story that doesn’t hold back—but still gives you moments of levity and real connection—this one will absolutely stay with you.

This was my introduction to the Rina Kent universe, and it was a dark, steamy time!Our MCs, Bran and Niko, both went through quite a bit of emotional character development as they navigated their trauma, identities, and the building lust-turned-love they felt for each other. Bran's story was a realistic portrayal of the darker personal and mental ramifications that come from the type of trauma he survived. Watching his relationship with Niko slowly help him come out of his shell enough to communicate openly with his loved ones definitely had me in my feels.There were absolutely darker aspects of their relationship, as would be expected in a Rina Kent novel, and some of Nikolai's inner dialogue was a bit immature, but their tension, chemistry, and banter made for some incredibly hot scenes!I'm not sure whether I'll reach for the rest of this series in the future, but overall, I enjoyed this book!