Captured by Lauren Biel

“Love has never been enough within these walls.”

Alexzander: Every day feels the same. Beaten down, conditioned to hurt others, and unable to feel anything resembling love. My existence is a hollow shell of what it could be, until I find her. The woman I capture turns my world upside down. She’s unlike any victim I’ve taken before, and her will to survive leaves me intrigued. As I get to know her, I start to understand what’s right and just how much of my life has been wrong. But I can’t let her go, no matter how much I want to. Ophelia’s become my obsession, and I know that I’ll do anything to keep her with me. Our bond is twisted and complicated, built on a foundation of captivity and control. It’s not healthy, but I can’t help how I feel. She’s mine, and I won’t let anyone take her away from me.

Woah…. check the trigger warning on this one before reading! This novel was emotionally raw, with lots of twists and turns. This was a story that made me doubt my sanity. Because there was so much wrong with it, and still I enjoyed it too much. There are no heroes in this one, only villains. And even though one is less….evil, it doesn’t mean he turns out to be good in the end. I honestly think something is wrong with me that I loved this book so much.

I rated this novel four stars. If you have any triggers whatsoever, this may not be the book for you. BUT if you’re triggerless like me and think “the darker, the better,” don’t sleep on one! You won’t regret it!