I didn't know what to expect from this book as I prefer to go into most reads blind and I definitely got more than I expected but in a really good way, I really enjoyed it. I will say that this book won't be for everyone and trigger warnings should be checked, however, I like my books dark so that isn't bother me in the slightest.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. (Also, I noticed after I read it that this book is available on KINDLE UNLIMITED!!!)

***DEFINITELY READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING***

Well that was MESSED UP (and very icky in some parts) and sickeningly vengeful! The writing style is a little different and the story is dark, tragic, and nightmarish. This is a story that lingers in your mind and haunts you.

I really would LOVE to see this as a movie! I could see just see it in my head with some moody, creepy, and weird cinematography but it would be a really cool story to see brought to life.

The only minor issue I had with this book is that it was a little confusing and hard to follow and figure out what was going on at certain points. However, to be fair it did kind of add to the off putting and eerie atmosphere and everything made sense at the end. I really enjoyed how unnerving and tense this read was, but I still found myself wishing some parts were less confusing.

Overall I enjoyed Dark Violin and would recommend to people who enjoy off putting, bleak, and twisted reads…but definitely check the trigger warnings first!

Not gonna lie you need to be in a very strong mindset as well concentrated enough to follow the plot. Now for a review: Celine’s dreams were simple: master the violin and reunite her fractured family. But one night, a chilling discovery in her parents’ room shattered her innocence—and her life. Her father introduced her to a sinister "game," while her mother’s descent into madness left Celine trapped in a living nightmare. Haunted by her mother’s final warning, "Don’t let him in, Celine", she soon realizes the devil doesn’t wait for an invitation. He’s already home. This psychological thriller blurs the lines between victim and villain, exploring themes of pain, survival, and the monsters hiding in plain sight. Perfect for fans of dark, morally complex stories, Dark Violin will leave you questioning what happens when the abused becomes the abuser.

Content Warnings To be Heeded.

I couldn’t immerse myself into the story…. So many different things happening and the chapters are oh, so….. long! I tried… I got to 30% but it’s just very hard to get into.

This is certainly a dark, twisted, and bleak book. It twists and turns more than any book in recent memory and the themes of incest, sexual assault, and suicide are prevalent throughout. It's not an easy read, that's for sure, but it's not meant to be.

To try and explain what this novel is about would not do it justice because this is one of those books you have to read to understand. You'll either like it or hate it.

I thought the way the story unfolded and all of the myriad secrets revealed throughout were very well done. I definitely wanted to keep reading just to figure out what was going on. But getting to those secrets can confuse the reader as the book changes perspective without warning, tying it together nearer to the end. That's not a complaint but some people might be put off by it.

My biggest issue was the length. There's certainly a certain amount of filler at times and I think the narrative would have been better served if some of the fluff were removed.

That being said, if you want to read something thats extremely dark and twisted and have your mind melted, I'd definitely recommend this book.

This was a fantastic thriller. Twists, suspense, tension. The mystery was riveting. I . Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

This book just wasn’t for me. When I first started it, it sucked me in right away until it got a few chapters in and I realized that the story about Celine is being written by a character. It was quite confusing when it would switch between the story and the writer.

Wow. What a great read. Could not put it down. Thank you for letting me read this in advance. I stayed up way to late trying to get to the end.

Thank you publisher and Netgalley for this ARC. I love the premise of this book! I wanted to be fully invested and have my heart shattered, but I couldn't stand the way that this book was written.

This was a "What the heck did I just read?" Type of book. The beginning started off dark, then I thought maybe it wasn't real, then the ending!! This book covers some dark themes, so please read the content warnings before trying it out. I couldn't decide if I liked Celine or not. But I love a good "revenge" book.

***PLEASE READ CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS BOOK.**