A review by fanboyriot
Lights Out by Navessa Allen

dark funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’m not sure how this is both a romcom and dark romance but I loved it.  All the mentions of Fred (the cat) being their son had me laughing so much.  Josh in general was absolutely such an unserious character with all the jokes you could ask for.  Plus the moments while working with Nico and Junior were immaculate with the humor.

The banter was genuinely so entertaining.  The relationship was healthy (yes, despite the stalking, it was a mutual thing) and the chemistry worked.  And the forest scene in epilogue was truly so cute… and spicy.

Read For
✓ Mask Kink
✓ Cat Parents
✓ Stalker Romance
✓ Accidental Manslaughter
✓ Rom Com (but also dark Romance)

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 
Sad Level: 💧💧💧

Plot: 9/10
Pace: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Enjoyability: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Would I Recommend? Yes
Favorite Character: Josh Hammond

Favorite Quote:  ❝"Our fearless leader just faceplanted into a Rhododendron, but he's coming out of it now. He looks embarrassed." The man swiveled toward me, and even in the darkness, I could tell he was glaring. “Oops, now he looks pissed.”❞

POV: Duel, First Person
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Release Date: 06, August 2024
Rep/Extras: Possible mention of a bisexual roommate.
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