Bend Him Break Him

"I know everything. I'm a god, a demon, a psycho stalker. You decide." "But he felt weird being so free in his style, unlike Isaac, who dressed like a slutty grim reaper most days." "But also make them a little jealous because who doesn't want a scary little goth guy they can fit in their pocket." "You're the happiest I've ever been. You're making me better, brighter, bolder. I want more out of this." "But for over four months, you've quickly become my every waking thought. I can't react without your guidance, feel without your touch, breathe without you near me. It hurts to have this much of you and feel like I don't have anything at all." I have been waiting for this book to come out as I love me a good bully book. I don't like to read 3rd POV, but this book was done very well. The flow was great and easy to follow. This had some amazing troupes like grumpy goth/himbo jock, bully, hurt/comfort, enemies to lovers, and dom/sub. I loved all the characters in this book! This found family was everything and so supportive and sassy. The banter between them all was hilarious. And can we talk about the gorgeous cover for this book?!?! It's definitely one of my favorite covers period. This book follows Isaac and Colton. Isaac was the weird goth kid who had a crush on Colton the jock in high school. Colton was a huge bully to Isaac, but they also had secret hook ups. Colton ended up doing something horrible and their relationship ended. They're both in college now and Isaac…

Fun story, decently spicy. The 1st page of every chapter is white print on a background that includes very light areas. It makes that first page tough to read. May be better as an ebook.

While I did not hate Colton and Isaac's relationship as a whole. There were moments that were cute enough. But I certainly did not like it. Isaac was way too forgiving (whether he says he never forgave him or not I don't care--he ends up with him so that in it of it's is forgiveness) about what Colton did to him just 3 yrs prior (3 YEARS ISN'T 10 YEARS...3 YEARS IS NOTHING). The vile break down of their relationship was sad and borderline abusive. Colton was a DL man who had abusive tendencies. Quick to hit or use someone for his gain but never actually doing the work. Everything that happened to him wasn't because he did it himself, but because someone else did to him. His outing at Uni and then his outing of his relationship with Isaac (plus him being a bottom which... that's so benign). I don't care that he willingly gives his body for Isaac to use sexually for "power" (which is twisted anyway) The book kept saying Colton actually liked Isaac in high school but their very first sexual encounter is heinous. He straight up corners the boy in the woods and uses his mouth (very roughly) to get off. That's it... that's all their relationship was until the horrible incident that forced Isaac to run off to college (cutting himself off from his family and abusers). Nothing about this makes sense to me. I know the book states it's a "dark romance" but I expected the dark to be Colton actually grovelling and getting a taste of humility and butt kicking with some kinky things…

Colton seemed like a golden boy in high school- he was a popular jock who was hiding that he was bisexual. During that time, he used Isaac, who had a huge crush on him for oral sex. Colton, took advantage of this. He could snap his fingers and get on demand blow jobs from Isaac, anytime, anywhere. Isaac put his own needs aside, secretly hoping Colton would eventually come around to catching feelings and reciprocate the sexual acts. When Isaac thinks he's finally going to get something in return, Colton and his jock friends play a horrific prank on him. It leaves Isaac battered, bruised, and completely humiliated, changing his life forever. When the young men attend college, however, due to Isaac catching Colton plagarizing a final English paper, he has one over on him. He gives Colton an ultimatum : on demand sex and Isaac will not report Colton's cheating. Colton agrees. But he doesn't realize what's in store. Isaac is intense. He is no little gothy twink, but a 100% dom. He gets what he wants, and he knows how to control men. He starts with oral, something Colton has never performed. During these interludes, Colton quickly learns he likes being controlled by Isaac. it's a comfort and a turn on. What's really great about this book is how karma comes into play. Colton gets exactly what he deserves for the damage he'd done to Isaac back in high school. There's some great moments where I snickered over Colton's plight. I quickly carried a torch for Isaac, the goth, anti…

6/5 ⭐ 3/5 🌶️ Review for Bend Him Break Him by M.N. Bennet, Immersive Read (Ebook & Audiobook). This book shattered me in the best way possible but before I go into my review I need to offer a warning. While the tone of this book isn't what I would consider dark, what happens to our main characters is absolutely heinous and deeply unsettling. The trauma they experience takes place on page and in explicit detail. When I say check the trigger warnings & be mindful of your mental health, I have never meant it more than I do right now. Not everyone will be able to handle what is written here. Wow I'm stunned. Blown away to the point I'm having a hard time putting my thoughts & feelings into words. I'm OBSESSED with Bend Him Break Him. The only other times I have felt this way about a book was with Finding Delaware by Bree Wiley & For The Fans by Nyla K. This was a deeply powerful story. The things that Isaac overcomes are truly heartbreaking & you spend the entire book rooting for his happiness, even at the expense of others. Colton is an a**whole. A himbo jock who would throw anyone under the bus to save himself. He had very few redeeming qualities at the beginning of the book. But Isaac unintentionally makes him a better person. Which leads to him intentionally doing things to help Colt become a better person. This is by no means an insta-love story. It's a story about finding love in an unexpected way when it's the last thing you wanted. I cannot imagine a better way for…