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BookCompleted2021

Distorted

by Nyla K

Book 1 in Alabaster Penitentiary

You'll experience a cathartic, angst-filled journey through trauma and survival that leaves you obsessed with its raw intensity.

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goodreads 3.9/5 15,520 ratings

storykind_community 4/5 1 rating

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  • Content warnings: Sexual assault, Dubious consent, Graphic violence, Imprisonment, Mental illness, PTSD, Torture, Trauma, Violence, War, Captivity, Addiction, Substance abuse, Child abuse (referenced), Self-harm, Suicidal ideation, Rape, Abuse, Homophobia/transphobia, Panic attacks, Murder, Sexual content
Length460 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice4/5 · Intense / passionate
PacingFast

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What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Enemies to lovers
  • M/M
  • Slow burn
  • High
  • Intense / passionate
  • The angst delivered
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  • Dark/tortured soul
  • Captor/captive
  • Rough / aggressive style
  • Cathartic release
  • Morally gray
  • Forbidden love
  • Dark / taboo style
  • Obsessed
  • Obsessive love interest
  • Power exchange
  • Book hangover
  • Push and pull
  • Rough/aggressive intimacy
  • Degradation (light)
  • Degradation (heavy)
  • Bondage/restraint
  • Choking/breath play
  • Dubious consent elements
  • Non-consensual fantasy themes (CNC)

Fantasy promise

  • Dark romance
  • Captive romance
  • Prison / captivity
  • Contemporary
  • Humans only
  • Forced proximity
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  • Hurt/comfort

Reading experience

  • Dual POV
  • Fast
  • Dark
  • Heavy
  • Gay
  • Intense
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  • Dramatic
  • Mental health rep
  • Brooding
  • Raw
  • Tense
  • Introspective
  • Emotional
  • Unhinged
  • Forbidden desire
  • Morally complex

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Non-consensual fantasy themes (CNC) · Captor/captive · Degradation (heavy)

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Spice is higher (5/5 vs 4/5). A longer read (626 vs 460 pages).

Book details
Length
460 pages
Language
English
Format
Book