Lucky number 13! We’re talking Brutal — a dark, killer romance that’s either deadly serious or not serious at all. Cassie breaks out her English degree for some actual analysis, while Danielle can't hide her disdain for our FMC. The result? A Halloween treat.

📖 This Week’s Book: Brutal by AJ Merlin (Pleasure and Prey #2)

💞 Tropes: MF, dark romance, stalker romance

⚠️ Triggers: Murder, stalking, dubious consent

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