This one wasn't for me. I was very uncomfortable with how it felt like borderline beastiality. I also wasn't a fan of how the MMC essentially rapes the FMC, but it's okay because she orgasms? I've read dubcon books before, but this felt less like dubcon and more like straight up rape, multiple times with the MMC.

I am normally really open minded, but this was disgusting and distasteful. The continuous theme of s. assault to multiple characters multiple times with no literary purpose, and then to elongate the main character's assault by her teacher for multiple chapters just made this book unbearable. I normally don't have any triggers or issues, but this was pretty awful..

I read the trigger warnings and figured they were something I could be fine with since I normally don't have triggers. I made it 26% in and can't continue. It's just gross. It doesn't feel well done and I don't feel comfortable even finishing it. This might be for someone else but it's not for me.

I thought it was a great book. I loved the characters and I loved the story. Great character development.

I got this for review on netgally.

Before the rest of the review I want to highlight that I'm very grateful for a particular chapter coming with a warning before the book start and before it begun and the ability to skip it but get a good summary so I could follow along with the story just as well. Don't think I've seen this done before.

I found the story to be very gripping and easy understanding the world and getting invested in the characters. It's very dark at times and very intense way things works in the world and the academy. I'm very interested to continue with the series.

-thank you netgalley for the arc-
Susie and Arken
A wolf shifter/vampire headmaster
Dark romance
Paranormal romance
Forbidden romance
Age gap

Book deals with hard themes check trigger warnings, I enjoyed reading it and will continue with the next book.
First book in duology which ends in a cliffhanger.

*Bedded by the Headmaster* by Darcy Fayton is a tantalizing dark fantasy romance that dives deep into the complexities of forbidden love and power dynamics. The story is set in the eerie and alluring world of Volmasque Academy, where wolf shifter Susie finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of an age-gap relationship with the powerful vampire Headmaster Arken.

The dynamic between Susie and Arken is intense, with the narrative exploring themes of vulnerability, dominance, and transformation. Susie’s courage and ambition to improve the lives of her fellow students make her a compelling FMC, while Arken’s struggle with his dark past and growing feelings for Susie adds depth to his character. Their relationship is undeniably spicy, with tension and passion leaping off the pages.

The story does an excellent job of setting the stage for the Kira & Nathaniel Duet, giving readers a taste of the dark and seductive world that lies ahead. However, some readers might find the power imbalance between Susie and Arken unsettling, and the dark themes may not be for everyone. Despite this, the chemistry between the leads and the intriguing plot make it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

Overall, *Bedded by the Headmaster* is a bold and seductive tale that fans of dark fantasy romance will likely enjoy. Just be prepared for the intensity of its themes and the steamy encounters that follow.
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