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Like everyone else who read Romeo and Juliet<\/em> in middle school, I know love stories can get gritty. I have a medically concerning soft spot for wholesome romance novels, but I can’t turn down a dreadful ballad of passions gone wrong (or right, depending on who you ask) either.<\/p>

Dark romance stories take our emotions and play with them like putty, bending and beating them until all we can do is beg their star-crossed leads to make out, draw blood, or somehow do both at the same time. So let’s break the sentimental Play-Doh and sink our teeth into the top ten darkest romance books ever penned.<\/p>

Different strokes for different folks<\/h2><\/iframe>

My time on Archive of Our Own has taught me that people have very different definitions of “dark and twisted romance.” Typical common denominators include morally grey protagonists with dubious but consistent codes of ethics and a willingness to explore exceptionally taboo subjects, such as the subversion of consent, one-sided obsession, and the potential for abuse lurking within all relationships. <\/p>

Every book on this list features these elements to some capacity, and I\u2019ve ordered them based on how well each uses these tropes to weave the tale of lust at their shadowed, sweaty centers.<\/p>

10. Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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Dark romance books are, well, dark<\/em>, but Haunting Adeline<\/a><\/em> is easily the darkest I’ve read. Best-selling author Adeline Riley thinks she\u2019s in for a relaxing sabbatical when she inherits her late grandmother\u2019s mansion. Instead, she ends up becoming the newest obsession of Zane, a murderous vigilante who preys on human traffickers, pedophiles, and other criminals who target women and children.<\/p>

I <\/em>feel obligated to warn you that Haunting Adeline <\/em>is about as dark as a book can get. It\u2019s almost laughable how grim this book sometimes gets, and its sheer gratuitousness could be a major turnoff for many readers. I stress again: read with caution.<\/p>

9. Fifty Shades of Gray by E. L. James<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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I\u2019m probably not winning many originality points with this pock, but it\u2019d be blasphemous not to put this legendary piece of obscene literature on this list somewhere. Anastasia \u201cAna\u201d Steele, freshly graduated from Washington State University, chances upon an opportunity to interview Christian Grey, an aloof business magnate. Falling for his charm, Ana soon finds herself locked in a surreal relationship with Christian, one defined by emotional distance, paperwork, and the entrepreneur\u2019s obsession with BDSM.<\/p>

Fifty Shades of Grey<\/em><\/a> is more sexually charged than an elephant swimming in musth, and there\u2019s something commendable about the boldness with which E. L. James explores BDSM culture. That said, James\u2019 prose is about as papery as papyrus, and BDSM supporters and detractors have both made compelling arguments against the book\u2019s representation of the practice.<\/p>

8. The Risk by S.T. Abby<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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I\u2019m not much of a \u201ctrue crime guy,\u201d but The Risk<\/em><\/a> helped me understand (somewhat) why some people find serial killers so fascinating. Lana\u2019s out for revenge against the people who ruined her life, and she\u2019s not afraid to paint the walls red to get it. When Logan Bennet, an F.B.I. profiler, starts closing in on her, Lana decides the only way to deter him is to give him something else to focus on: a relationship with her.<\/p>

The Risk <\/em>doesn\u2019t pull its punches, although I will admit it doesn\u2019t go as far as Chasing Madeline<\/em>. S.T. Abby knows how to get inside the mind of a screwed-up soul, and she\u2019s not afraid to show how far Lana\u2019s willing to go to achieve her vision of justice against those who\u2019ve wronged her. If you\u2019re looking for a twisted romance that wades into the dark but doesn’t wallow in it, this book\u2019s for you.<\/p>

7. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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While it’s not nearly as ubiquitous as over a decade ago, Twilight<\/em><\/a> left a bite mark on the public imagination that no metric of contemporary critique can hope to bury. During her first biology class in her new school, Bella Swan sits beside Edward Cullen, a mysterious outcast. After her investigation into the Cullen family reveals Edward\u2019s true, vampiric nature, Bella finds herself sucked into a hidden world of ancient secrets, mortal danger, and untamable passion.<\/p>

Unlike its movie adaption, Twilight<\/em> is a surprisingly slow burn. Stephenie Meyer takes her time pulling back the veil over vampire society’s complex inner workings and gives Bella and Edward\u2019s relationship time to develop into something interesting. While a drought of character depth mars it, the book has an undeniable magnetism that later books in the series failed to replicate.<\/p>

6. The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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The seedy world of organized crime lends itself well to stories about dangerous, all-or-nothing romance, and The Sweetest Oblivion<\/em><\/a> understands that fact well. Elena, the \u201cprincess\u201d of a well-connected mafia family, is far from the happiest person in the room when she learns of her little sister\u2019s engagement to Nicolas Russo, the up-and-coming head of a rival outfit. A secret admirer of the innate brutality of her family’s business, Elena finds herself drawn to Nicolas, or rather, the power a relationship with him could give her.<\/p>

High-stakes poker games, shady back-alley dealings, and explosive gunfights abound in this high-voltage tale of inter-criminal romance. Elena\u2019s smooth tongue and decisive ruthlessness make her a satisfyingly active protagonist, but Danielle Lori never allows her to slip into a thick plate of plot armor. An omnipresent sense of dread permeates every scene, with threats on both sides of the law waiting in the wings to snap up Elena if she loses the game of wits she\u2019s gotten herself into.<\/p>

5. God of Malice by Rina Kent<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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Most people see dating as a keystone of the college experience, but God of Malice<\/a><\/em> shows how dangerous a secondary school relationship can get. Killian Carson is a manipulative, remorseless psychopath who\u2019s fooled everyone into thinking he\u2019s the softest guy on campus. Well, everyone except Glyndon King, the quick-witted and outspoken black sheep of an artistic family who, in her own way, is just as broken as Killian is.<\/p>

God of Malice<\/em>‘s charm (for severe want of a better word) lies in the mutual instability of its leads. Killian and Glyndon are not the most well-adjusted individuals, and their competitive and volatile relationship propels the novel\u2019s story forward in exciting and unpredictable ways. There\u2019s also something bizarrely wholesome about their connection, as the two quickly realize that, for all their quarreling, they’ve both finally found someone who understands and accepts them.<\/p>

4. Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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What if a demon fell for a sacrificial virgin? That question summarizes the inciting incident of Her Soul to Take<\/em><\/a> <\/em>well. Leon, an infernal conjured from the depths of the Underworld, finds himself at a loss when he feels compelled to spare Rae, the captive sacrifice offered to him by a cult. Rae\u2019s just as confused by this development, and the two soon find themselves locked in a battle to save Rae\u2019s soul from the persistent cult.<\/p>

Her Soul to Take<\/em> is an occult rom-com filled with supernatural hijinks. Leon and Rae’s dynamic is unique and entertaining. Throughout, the two swap between being the master and the student as each learns more about the other\u2019s world. Harley Laouroux\u2019s prose occasionally comes off a shade too serious, but the author knows how to have fun with their demonically creative premise.<\/p>

3. Hooked by Emily McIntire<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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Hooked<\/a><\/em> is a book that shows how much fun an author can have with a classic story that\u2019s crossed into the realm of the public domain. In this re-telling of Peter Pan, \u201cCaptain\u201d James Hook is the dashing young leader of a rebellious band of ruffians locked in a war with Peter, reimagined here as an aging, child-exploiting crime boss. The perfect opportunity for revenge comes to James when Peter\u2019s daughter Wendy crosses his path, but things, naturally, get complicated as his feelings for his enemy\u2019s offspring deepen.<\/p>

My favorite part of any genre-bending fairy tale reimagining is seeing what the writer does with elements from the original. Peter Pan is already one of the most imaginative stories ever told. Emily McIntire constantly finds clever ways to adapt the Lost Boys, Smee, and other iconic characters, locales, and themes from J.M. Barrie\u2019s childhood-defining classic, and these new interpretations help bolster the surprisingly endearing romance that blossoms between James and Wendy.<\/p>

2. We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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Image via Katherine Tegen Books<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Young adult dystopia novels love to lock their adolescent protagonists in a cramped room with their hormones, but We Set the Dark on Fire<\/em><\/a> <\/em>pushes this element onto center stage. The authoritarian nation of Medio trains aristocratic young women to become the wives of the country’s ruling elite, and they\u2019ve paired Daniela Vargas with the son of a prominent military family. What Medio\u2019s rulers don\u2019t know is that Daniela\u2019s a member of the revolution, and she\u2019s planning to tear her nation\u2019s oppressive government down from the inside.<\/p>

We Set the Dark on Fire<\/em> combines the ominous social commentary of A Handmaid\u2019s Tale <\/em>with the cathartic \u201ceat-the-rich\u201d vibes of Red Rising<\/em><\/a>. Daniela is an insightful and inspiring protagonist, and Tehlor Kay Mejia\u2019s thoughtful prose allows her to speak artfully about some very relevant issues, like female autonomy and class division. Daniela’s relationship with her young, idealistic husband-to-be provides plenty of steamy material for romance fans to work with and adds much-needed levity to an otherwise heavy story.<\/p>

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas<\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/h2>
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If you didn’t see this one coming, you either haven’t been to a coffee shop in a while or weren\u2019t paying attention while you were there last. Feyre, the daughter of a fallen noble family, isn\u2019t thinking about much other than survival when she puts an arrow through a wolf that tries to steal a deer she was hunting. So when a High Fey lord bursts into her family\u2019s cabin, reveals the wolf she killed was his servant, and explains that she must accompany the lord to the realm of Prythian to repay her debt, she willingly goes to spare her loved ones.<\/p>

A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/em><\/a> has everything a fan of twisted romance books could ask for: a pair of deep and nuanced leads with unique moral codes, a world of strange creatures and stranger magics, and a plot that touches on themes of guilt, redemption, and the restorative power of love. Grab a copy and hop on the \u201cACOTAR\u201d bus. I\u2019ll save you a seat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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