Release Blitz + Review | Thy Kingdom Come (Deliver Us From Evil #1) by Monica James → 5+ Stars!
SERIES: Deliver Us From Evil #1 AUTHOR: Monica James
GENRE: Dark Romance
RELEASE DATE: February 24th, 2021
Monsters are real.
When I was five years old, I watched my mother take her last breath—a breath three monsters stole from her.
I never chose this life. My father says it’s my birthright, but all I see is a curse. It’s because of the Kelly name my mum was slain by the Doyles—our enemies in Dublin, the fellas livin’ on borrowed time.
All of Belfast fears my family, especially me. I’m Puck Kelly, otherwise known as Punky; the lad ye don’t want to double cross.
I don’t do feelings or emotions. I never have…until she walks into my world.
Babydoll is a liar and a thief, but I can’t stay away. We both thrive in the darkness because that’s where our demons can play.
No word af a lie, sixteen years later, those monsters still haunt my dreams. But every monster is scared of somethin’…and that somethin’ is me.
No more hiding in the shadows because I’m huntin’ youse.
Run, wee monsters, run.
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⭐️ 5+ "Wee Liar" Stars ⭐️
I feel like my thoughts are all over the place! That’s what Thy Kingdom Come did to me! I don’t know where to start about this phenomenal dark romance that had me totally hooked! Monica James confirmed once again that she’s a master at creating violent world with exhilarating story lines and multi-layered protagonists! This first installment in the Deliver Us From Evil Trilogy had me consumed and overcome by an amalgam of feelings all read long!
I loved the atmosphere this book oozes, with the use of the Irish language that made the immersion in this new universe sensational! The characters felt so authentic with this particular voice reflecting their roots. I’ll admit that it made the start of my read tricky as some expressions left me confused, but after a couple chapters, I was soon charmed by the writing. I adored the characters and their complexity and all the intricacy of the plot line that kept me guessing at all the revelations to come!
Puck Kelly! Punky! What a spectacular hero! This guy is plagued by gory memories of his mother’s atrocious murder. In this savage war between rival Irish families, Punky is thirsty for answers behind his mother’s assassination, and will go very far to get them. He’s callous and soulless; unfeeling. Or it’s what he thinks. Seriously he’s so complex and as much as he wants to be detached, he feels so much and had me teary-eyes at times from his struggles. He feels dead inside, but maybe it’s because he’s blinded by revenge! When he meets Babydoll, there’s an instant connection between them and his dead heart starts to beat again. Also known as Poppy, this girl is resilient, sassy and selfless! Despite the fact Punky is clearly dangerous, she doesn’t shy away from developing a relationship with him. It’s apparent she hides important secrets that could change both of their fates though. It doesn’t deter them from exploring this vivid attraction. Those two are mesmerizing as individuals, but as a pair they’re simply magical! They left my awestruck! Not only they’re bonding on a physical level, but the emotional connection they develop is stunning!
I read this book over the span of a few days, because I didn’t want to let go of these characters too fast. I was thrilled by all the suspense and brutality! When I wasn’t reading, I thought about this book with only the thought of getting back to Ireland with Punky and Babydoll.
Thy Kingdom Come gave me such a rush of feels! I felt heartache for little Punky in the tragic prologue, I felt intoxicated by the passion brewing between Babydoll and Punky, I felt disturbed by the barbaric acts and subjugated by the multiple jaw dropping revelations! Most of all, this book gave me such a high and I need more! Monica James is my go-to author for all things darkness and this story was another little jewel! The ending has me dying for the next installment, because there’s so much to still happen in this riveting series!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
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., 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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