Insatiable (The Edge of Darkness: Book 1) (The Edge of Darkness Trilogy)

This was pure #emotionaldamage in the best and most heart-wrenching way 🖤 Best of Dark Romance Series 🖤 I picked up this series because I needed to uncover the legend that is Kade Mitchell from Little Liar, and what a ride it’s been! 🥵 These books are deeply emotional, gripping, and honestly, darkly addictive... The deeper you go, the darker it gets - by book #3, I was absolutely gutted. Leigh Rivers’ writing is incredible - every chapter brims with tension, passion, tragedy, and an intensity that leaves you breathless 🚀 There’s spice, yes, but also madness, love, jealousy, and ultimately, a well-earned happy ending for characters who endure so much 💞 The characters are unforgettable. I became deeply attached, and in the chaos of this world, Base and Tobias were like bright stars in the darkness—absolute gems! 🤭 And the relationship between Kade & Stacey? It’s raw, powerful, and one of the most unforgettable dynamics. 📍If you’re planning to dive into this universe, start with this trilogy before The Web of Silence duet to avoid spoilers! This trilogy has set the bar for dark romance! 😈 Can’t wait to explore more! 😍 ⭐ Stars 5/5 🌶 Spice 4.5/5 🖤 Darkness 5/5 “It’s always been me and you. Against the world.” • Dark Romance • Enemies to Lovers • Forbidden Romance • Forced Proximity • Second Chance • Revenge & Redemption • Dark & Morally Gray Characters • Dual POV • !! Trigger Warnings

I totally immersed myself in Insatiable — both in audio and on Kindle — and let me tell you, I was not fully prepared for the full cast audiobook experience… but I was absolutely here for it. The multi-voice production added a whole new layer to the characters and really brought the story to life in a way that made me feel like I was right there with them. At its core, Insatiable is a dark, emotional romance about two people trying to find their way through life while grappling with tragic pasts and unhealed wounds. It’s gritty, angst-heavy, and definitely not your typical fluff. The author leans into some dark themes and emotional tension that gives the story weight and complexity beyond the steamy scenes.  What I loved most were the characters. I especially loved Teddy Hamilton — he’s a standout presence whose natural bad-boy energy bumped up the edge of our hero, Kade. Kade himself has that rugged, damaged vibe that’s hard not to get sucked into. And Stacey’s journey? It’s raw and real; she’s been through more than your average 21-year-old and it shows in every interaction she has.  Stacey is fighting her own inner battles, especially with the trauma left by her stepbrother Chris — a man I literally wanted to arm myself with a pitchfork to take down. Her pull toward Kade — even when she swears she shouldn’t love him — felt messy and human. She’s tough, fragile, and determined not to fall for what’s right in front of her… even though her heart keeps pulling her back.  Kade and Stacey’s connection is deeply rooted in their past — childhood love, betrayal, unresolved longing — and their dynamic throughout the book is that classic “will they/won’t they” mixed with second-chance intensity. The chemistry is undeniable, but so are the miscommunications and emotional detours that will frustrate you at times. It gets repetitive in places because the characters circle around their feelings instead of just saying the thing that would end the tension… but honestly, that’s part of what made it feel real to me.  There’s a lot going on beyond just the romance — trauma, obsession, psychological depth — and a thread of spiritual and emotional struggle that ties both characters together as they try to make sense of who they are and what they want. The story doesn’t offer neat answers by the end, but it does set up the next book beautifully, leaving you eager for more.  Overall, I liked this book. I really liked it. It has drama, heat, emotional punches, and characters you won’t easily forget. If you enjoy dark, character-driven romance with depth and edge, this one is worth the ride. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Would I recommend it? Yes — especially in audio if you enjoy full-cast performances.

Where to even start.. I’m obsessed with this series. The character development is so far beyond some of the other dark romance books I have read and it’s far more than “just vibes”. The relationship between Stacey and Kade is heartbreaking yet everything all at once. It’s a testament to how someone’s own trauma can influence decisions that can alter the trajectory of one’s life, and everyone around them, irrevocably and irreversibly. This is a devastating story. This is my Roman Empire. Just do yourself a favor. READ IT. ps. It’s even better if you do the audio book while reading a physical copy. Ooooooo man that audio book, It’s a good one.

I genuinely have no words. I knew the hype surrounding this series was legit, because its Leigh of course, but I was NOT READY. Kade MFing Mitchell. How can a single character be such a raging red flag but also completely irresistible!?! He get it from his DADDYYYY. Unhinged in the most delicious of ways, I am a complete and total puddle for him. My heart is also so broken for him AND Stacey. Not only from everything they lost but the undeniable trauma that they are still continuing to endure. I cannot tell you how many times I cried already reading just this first installment. I hear through the grapevine that it only gets more emotional from here and I am so nervous (in the best way) to see how and why. When I tell you that in Leigh Rivers we trust, this just solidifies that. Now to get into the nitty gritty about this audio. THIS CAST IS EVERYTHING. Top to bottom, front to back they are literal PERFECTION. You can actually FEEL the tension between Stacey and Kade and it is all a testament to the wonderful narration of Lucy and Teddy. East house knocked it out of the park with this production. The question is do I jump into eyeball reading book 2 because I am foaming at the mouth to see what happens or do I wait for the audio to come out to experience it with these wonderful voice actors first? DECISIONS, DECISIONS. Either way? Infinite stars. I need to know what happens STAT and I need more Kade and Stacey. WHAT TO EXPECT: **Dark Romance **Man obsessed **Second chance **Enemies to lovers **Best friend's brother **Touch her and XXX **Morally pitch black MMC **Dual timeline/flashbacks **Secret relationship

The writing is perfect, gripping, emotional, torturous, heartbreaking yet the most amazing read for me so far. I have a list of names I wanna see dying brutally in the next two book. M in tears for Kade🖤and scared for what awaits for Stacey.

This book was amazing and so dark. I absolutely loved every second of it 💕

To say that I’m obsessed with Leigh and her writing style is the understatement of the century. After reading The Web of Silence duet and falling head over heels for Malachi and Olivia’s story, I knew I had to read more of this universe. Not only was I immediately sucked into a gripping and intense story but I knew that The Edge of Darkness trilogy was going to take over my top spot for dark romance series. The story Stacey Rhodes and Kade Mitchell are forced back into proximity with each other, two years after the brutal events that break them up. Kade is determined to continue hating Stacey for what she did, and Stacey is driven to move on from the past. The two are drawn together with sizzling chemistry and must navigate the depths of the underworld, abusive relationships, and the small moments of freedom that they are granted with each other. The characters I want to start with Stacey because I was so drawn into her story. I felt so pulled into her experiences. From our first interaction with Stacey, I found myself interested in her unique perspective. She met a boy at 15 and fell deeply with him. They learned the ins and outs of love together. It was an adorable story filled with love and happiness and now as we see her grown into age 21 and dealing with the extremities of her home life plus the repercussions of her relationship with Kade, we can truly see the stark difference of her childhood years to her adult years. As someone who’s currently 21 and is finding bits of myself within these characters, I couldn’t help but mourn childhood Stacey with hope and innocence. She was dealing with everything even back then but the softness of her has disappeared as she’s grown up into this strong and beautiful woman. I found myself loving Stacey as a main character and every inch of her was something that I felt I related to. I loved reading her perspective and really feeling the femininity and adulthood seeping into her words. I honestly don’t know where to begin with Kade because I’ve never fallen so quickly for a character before. Undeniably misunderstood, Kade Mitchell is the softest man I’ve met in my career as a reader. Watching him grow up from age 15-18 and seeing his innocence and softness when it came to Stacey had me in tears. He’s probably one of the best male characters I’ve ever had the chance of reading. Not only that but seeing the progression of his feelings into his adulthood years we can see how he’s been handling the difficulties he’s had to face, including the loss of Stacey, the person he trusted more than anybody. This twisted version of his reality is definitely something that I wish he didn’t have to deal with but we can see that he still holds strong to his morals and the fact that he may be becoming similar to his dad but doesn’t want to lose himself into those urges. I found myself proud of him and my heart swelled with every page that Kade was in. I love that he’s still human beneath all of the inhuman acts that he’s had to face and despite it all, Stacey is still his rock. The writing Leigh Rivers has a talent for sucking you into a story and never letting you go. I started this book fairly early on in the day and ended up reading into the late hours of the night just obsessing over Kade and Stacey’s chemistry. I love how gripping the story is and how easy it is to understand. From page one you’re pulled into a world of twisted darkness and beautiful wording full of love stories that make you want to scream from their intensity. Final thoughts At this point there is no contest. Leigh River’s has beat every single dark romance from the top spot on my list and Insatiable has taken over. Kade Mitchell and Stacey Rhodes may be the best and most beautiful couple I’ve ever read about and I can’t wait to dive into book two even though I know Leigh is about to put me through the ringer. Rating: 5/5⭐️

Hands down one of my favourite authors. I devoured this book. Can’t wait to start reading the next one .

Hel och fin.