| Title | : | Legend (A Gothic Shade of Romance, #2) |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 402 |
| Publication | : | Published October 30, 2023 |
But their journey is far from its end. As they share the enigmatic halls of Sleepy Hollow Institute, their lives become increasingly entangled, both emotionally and intimately. Amidst their exploration of dark desires, Kat grapples with the affections of two possessive men who hunger for not only her, but for each other.
As their passions deepen, unsettling secrets within the school's ancient coven come to light, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their existence. Each character faces a profound test, with one harboring a hidden past that could shatter their newfound unity.
In a suspenseful tale of desire, obsession, and the lurking shadows of Sleepy Hollow, these three souls will be pushed to the brink, facing the chilling consequences of their deepest secrets and darkest cravings.
Watch your head.
Legend (A Gothic Shade of Romance, #2) Reviews
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I really wanted to love this after I adored book 1, but I just didn’t. I found it ridiculous and too much spice at the expense of the plot, key moments felt underdeveloped and it just fell really flat for me.
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It had moments where it was a little slow and repetitive, but overall, it was a good and exciting end to this MMF Romance/Sleepy Hollow retelling duet.
The spice is HOT. I also immediately ran to sign up for Karina Halle's newsletter to read the bonus scene about Crane's tryst with the male vampire.
It sounds like there will be standalone romance retellings about Frankenstein, Abraham Van Helsing, Heathcliff, and Dorian Gray, which I'm very excited to read!! -
Absolutely loved this conclusion to this Duology! What a great way to round out my October reads. We begin exactly where book one left off. Katrina, Brom, and Crane must work together to solve the mystery of the Headless Horseman possessing Brom, while also ensuring that they do whatever they can to remove themselves from The Sisters snare. We’re not sure what Katrina’s mother and the sisters are up to, but it’s not good. Teachers start to go missing, students begin dying, and it’s very apparent that while Brom thinks he has a handle on the Horseman, he doesn’t.
Let’s not forget about the very sexy times between the three of them…that’s right, we now have group scenes and they were everything. Crane and his mouth…oy vey, his praise and dirty talk are *chefs kiss.* I also loved the evolution of Brom and Crane, Katrina coming into her own against her mother, and the general layer of mystery and dark academia that surrounds the story. I had such a great time immersed in this world!! -
This book was beyond disappointing. I very much enjoyed Hollow, and was excited to read the next book to finish out this exciting story. What did I get? So much sex that I got tired of it, I started skipping pages, and I started loathing the book. There was no story or plot or even thought to finishing out the storyline started in Hollow. The first 66 pages made me desperately want to stop reading but I continued trudging through. I thought maybe like Crane says “it will hurt at first but feel better later,” yeah no chance. This was painful to read though and certainly needed some “oiling.”
Also, the amount of editing errors seriously made this hard to read as well. -
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
Legend by Karina Halle is a wickedly enticing blend of spooky, steamy, and dark academia, putting a unique spin on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The chemistry between the Kat, Crane, and Brom is electric, igniting the pages with passion and intensity. The steamy scenes are off-the-charts, delivering a sizzling reading experience.
What sets Legend apart is its intricate plot and rich lore, adding depth and keeping the story engaging from start to finish. You'll find yourself pleasantly surprised by unexpected twists and turns. The connection between the three characters feels genuine and natural, making their dynamic a joy to read.
I'm already counting down the days for the next book in the Gothic Shade of Romance series. Halle strikes a perfect balance between romance, suspense, smut, and magic, creating a multi-layered story that keeps you hooked. I didn't want it to end!
Legend has easily secured a spot as one of my top reads this year. I'm eagerly looking forward to what Karina Halle has in store next. -
The ending for this book blew me out of the water. I had my issues with it in the middle, which I will explain later, but the ending was just too good. This was a Victorian Horror Movie and a Love Story mashed together in the most beautiful way. It has dark academia, dark romance, Victorian-era, Sleepy Hollow, and crazy-witch vibes. If you're a spooky person all year round like I am, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK.
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Okay, I had issues within the three-some relationship. Don't get me wrong, I love a threesome. However, the amount of jealousy between these three really started to get on my nerves. It's mentioned often, and whenever I read the word "jealous," I just wanted to strike it out, and I think it would have made the overall book better. But I understand that in real life, that any threesome has it's jealously issues to overcome. By the end of the book, it seems that they have mostly laid these feelings to rest.
The ending with the references to Dorian Gray, Dracula, Heathcliff, and Frankenstein, I loved it, and it made the ending really memorable. -
I really love how the relationship between Brom and Crane is portrayed, their love happens independently of the relationship with Kat and the relationship between all 3, I think this kind of representation is very important.
In general, I really like the dynamic of the three of them, polyamory isn't something you can do straight (hehe) away if you've been socialized monogamously and I think it's portrayed very authentically.
Nevertheless, I liked the first volume better overall. The plot, while I liked it, was neglected a bit too much for my taste, I would prefer a better balance between smut/plot.
Towards the end everything became much simpler and, above all, quicker, although the solution was actually discussed earlier in the book but was discarded.
The ending, even though I wanted a good ending for them, was sweet as a toothache - I would have liked a scary farewell greeting. After all, we had constant horror elements and their last party just screams for a little more goosebumps. -
“I love you because that’s just how it is. It’s as automatic as taking my next breath.”
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
ARC review
Book 2/2
Gothic romance
Paranormal romance
MMF romance
Professor x Student (2x)
Friends to lovers
Age gap (30-19 and 30-22ish)
Dirty talk (praise and degradation)
MM/MF/MMF action
Impact play
Breath play
Backdoor action
Exhibitionism/voyeurism
Blood play
Dom/sub dynamic
Bondage
DP/DVP
Breeding kink
This was perfect. Kat, Brom and Crane. They fit together like three puzzle pieces. Let me start by saying the VIBE of this duet is immaculate. So spooky, creepy, a little gorey, but just PERFECT to read in October and November. Kat really finds her fire in this book, and I loved it. Her relationship with both Brom and Crane is so beautiful, even if she has to overcome some issues with Brom. Crane, that man is perfection and the star of this book in my opinion. So caring, protective, but also proud of his two lovers. And he is soooo filthy, I was just along for the dirty ride and I enjoyed it from start to finish. The relationships with Brom needed the most work, and I loved how Brom stepped up and fought for Kat and Crane. And can I just say I adored all the Dutch references. I saw my name in a book!!!! Plus there's banketstaaf!!! -
3.5⭐
I'm sorry but the smut in this book 🤌🤌🤌
The MM SMUT ESPECIALLY
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I loved the mood of this story and I really wanted to love this book. First of all, I didn’t feel like I was actually in a historical romance because the dialogue and attitudes were so modern. Secondly, I’m really not a fan of a why-choose romance, but I don’t hold it against the authorI picked this up for the Sleepy Hollow retelling aspect.
The author is super talented and creative, it’s just that several aspects just weren’t for me. Also, I felt that the plot of the second book dragged due to the gratuitous saixy times. I actually started skimming them!!!
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pov : you're possessed by an evil spirit. the only way to save you ? a threesome
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Legend by
Karina Halle is the second and final book in Halle's spicy why-choose Sleepy Hollow retelling. If you have your eyes on this one, make sure you read
Hollow first because they cannot be read as standalones.
Hollow left its readers with a taste of the desire and emotions bubbling up amongst our three main characters, as well as a significant mystery to be solved. Legend explores their polyamorous relationship more in depth and also provides us with answers about the Sisters and the Horseman. Heads continue to roll and the spice is turned way up.. Dare I say, a little too high?
I enjoyed and appreciated Crane and Brom's history independent of Kat, and especially Crane's backstory. The way they come together feels organic to the characters, and their love for each other is very tender and pure... save for a bit of jealousy. I enjoyed the forbidden student (x2) teacher trope — I don't think I've ever come across that before in romance and it was double the fun. I would have loved more sneaking around from them all.
I feel like Halle must have had a lot of fun writing this. Many things made me laugh as she continued to blend her quirky and ridiculous sense of humour with suspense and horror elements. I found myself thinking: there are few authors from whom I would absolutely expect a book that involves using a sex ritual to exorcise a demon. And well, Karina Halle is one of them.
While it was fun, I was underwhelmed by the plot. The villain did not end up being very formidable and the resolution came very quick and easy... too quick and easy for a 700 page story (between both novels) with so much suspenseful buildup. The smut took centre stage.
I said in
my review for Hollow that I was disappointed this was being split into a duet rather than a standalone as originally intended, and after reading both I do feel that this story as a whole could have been tightened up to have better balance and structure. Overall this story was a wild ride and a fun, spooky adventure that shouldn't be taken too seriously.
I really enjoyed the hints of other classic gothic characters dropped in the epilogue, clearly nodding to the potential for them to get their own stories in Halle's A Gothic Shade of Romance retellings.
I am truly grateful to have received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. -
"The three of us are one. We don't work without the other."
Legend is book 2 in the Hollow duet and MUST be read in order. READ HOLLOW FIRST!!
Legend continues (and completes) Kat, Brom and Crane's epic story that starts off with a bang!
Right from the start, we see the connection that these 3 characters have formed and what they are trying to do in order to bring peace and understanding to the Institute of Sleepy Hollow. But forces beyond them are taking lives one by one because of a past deal. These 3 have to find their powers to figure out how to put on end to it while also making their triangle stronger than ever.
Well, hot damn did Karina Halle bring everything together from Hollow and Legend and make it one perfectly spiced duet that I will be thinking about for some time to come! While Hollow introduced the characters and built an amazing world, Legend gave us more background and the ultimate spice to take it all down and I was 100% here for it.
This story built on from book one with the atmospheric setting and the perfect vibes for the season. From the witches and ghosts of pasts, to disappearances of faculty that were getting too close to answers, the spooky and creepy darkness shone through making it a perfect duet for spooky season. The 3 MCs fit together like a strong triangle and each piece was needed in order to take down the witches in charge. Daddy Crane (and boy is he ALL Daddy in Legend 🥵) used his knowledge and research and love for Kat and Brom, while Brom learned to control his inner beast of the Headless Horseman giving him a power that he had to grow into. Kat was finally able to use her witchy magic and really came into her own throughout this epic duet. It was entertaining to see each character grow into their strengths and for them to form a strong love for each other separately and together.
BUT I have to say something about the spice of this book. Because it was the perfect balance to the story. Yes, it was absolute fire and created some one-handed reading (#iykyk), but it was total and utter awesomeness. The first blood sex magic ritual was out of this world! I could feel what they were trying to do and it was totally on point. I could see it playing out in my head and it was HOT! As I said before, Crane is totally Daddy in Legend and boy did he own it. I would bow down to that man any day. He was careful, protective and concise but also dirty, powerful and sexy. He brought these 3 characters together to take down something that they initially thought was more powerful than them, but ultimately, their power and their love was used to defeat the evil lurking within the school.
Lastly, can we talk about the Easter eggs? For past readers, you'll notice some characters that have made appearance in other Halle books, but I also saw some sneak peak into characters in that epic 2nd epilogue. And that makes me super excited for what is to come in these 'Gothic Shades of Romance' books.
With all that said, Legend is obviously for the readers that read Hollow. But this duet in general is for the spooky, smutty, dark academia lovers that enjoy why choose/MMF romance with dark themes of witches, evil, gothic vibes, blood play and sex scenes that may be uncomfortable for some. I simply LOVED it! Karina Halle knows how to build a world and characters that fit in that world perfectly. The pacing and mystery all intertwined to the love story was just what I needed. I can't wait to see what sexy retelling will be next! -
''I'm not sacrificing any of that, and I'm not sacrificing either of you to fit in to someone else's standards of what it means to be good. They can all fuck right off.''
Thank you Karina Halle and RRS, for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts are my own and left voluntarily.
Actual rating: 4.25 ⭐
Legend is the second and final book in the duology (first book is Hollow) - a dark academia and gothic romance reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
We pick up right after the events of Hollow. In this conclusion, we get answers regarding the mystery behind the Headless Horseman, The Sisters, and the fate of our devious trio. Karina managed to effortlessly deliver a wonderfully creepy atmosphere with some intensified elements of the classic mysteries of Sleepy Hollow. And we see how the superstitions and greed of the initial party influenced the future decisions that led to the disaster.
The story itself was fast-paced, had some great flashbacks, and was filled to the brim with spicy scenes. Those rituals? Dear lord! Talk about filthy smut haha
What I liked about our trio was how natural and genuine they were to each other. Their love and chemistry were scorching hot, and their emotional connection was palpable. Some may say that Kat was a bit sidelined this time as the most focus we got was between Brom and Crane. But I'm not salty. I absolutely enjoyed the scenes between both male leads and I craved more. Also, I wish that we could see more domineering Brom. That would be such a treat as he's my boo.
Despite me loving Legend, I wish our trio had a more difficult time dealing with Goruun and The Sisters. I know I know, but if you think about it - the confrontation scenes between them were, in my opinion, too fast done. I get why Karina chose to make this a duology and not a standalone. Many questions needed more time to be answered, but I felt it was a bit rushed at the end.
Lastly, the epilogue?! If you have read previous Karina's books, you will find some easter eggs that will make this universe even more intriguing. And we get to see hints of who the next stories will be about. I can't wait!
"I'm your god and he's your devil."
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
✨ Why Choose
✨ MMF
✨ Childhood Friends to Lovers
✨ Professor x Student x2
✨ Age Gap
✨ Second Chance Romance
✨ One Horse/Touch her and ☠️
✨ Who did this to you/Did I did this to you?
✨ Paranormal and Spooky/Twists & Turns
✨ Different Kinks
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I said Hollow was perfect in my review and Legend, it just brings the perfection to an amazing end. What a wild ride this duet was. This is probably one of my favorite retellings to date!
Daddy Crane! I can’t with this man. I am obsessed. I absolutely love the whole dynamic between Crane, Brom and Kat. We got to taste them in Hollow and now in Legend we really get to experience them and their relationship. The spice was next level. Causes butterflies and tingles. It was yummy.
Then there’s the plot. First, the creepy factor progressed from Hollow… Yes, it gets creepier. I loved it but why? Why that specific thing? My own fears just heightened the experience. The twists left me shocked. I wasn’t expecting things, but oh was it great. Then there’s the second epilogue! Like what??? There’s things in there that just made my book hangover a little easier to handle. I can’t wait!!! 👀
Overall, I definitely recommend this. Hollow & Legend are the perfect reads for spooky season, or any season really. Karina put her own spin on the classic story of Sleepy Hollow, and really did it justice! -
Io non so che problemi abbia Karina Halle con i sequel ma spero li risolva presto perché sono stanca di amare il primo libro e poi restare delusa (abbastanza o tanto) dal secondo, è stato così per ogni suo libro che ho letto.
Qui abbiamo troppo sesso, a volte inutile per la trama, personaggi piatti e che non crescono, Kat che fa scelte stupide (tipo confidare tutto alla madre) e una relazione poli assolutamente sbilanciata e tossica.
Il conflitto viene risolto esattamente in mezza pagina per poi tornare a scopare.
Tutto il discorso sulla gravidanza è stato insopportabile e veramente lungo
SPOILER EPILOGO
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Off with your head !
From beginning to end this book was explosive. There wasn’t a dull moment in this series. This book finds Kat, Crane and Brom Bones entangled in a mystery that only they can solve. No one is safe when you have the sisters overseeing the school and they have their own interest at heart. The way the book ended was great. I look forward to reading more books from this author. -
This book was absolutely amazing. From start to finish I was completely captivated. Truly an amazing read with characters that I absolutely loved reading about. I’m such a huge fan of Karina’s and this duet is an absolute must read. The story and how everything unfolded was priceless and the ending perfection. If you love Sleepy Hollow, then this retelling is for you.
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I won’t say I’m DNFing..but I’m definitely putting this book on pause. Honestly I’m really disappointed in this series..I was super excited for it. Sleepy Hollow..Headless Horseman..MMF/MFM…say less!! Unfortunately this story is pretty blah. Very little action..too much emphasis on the MFM. At the part I stopped at..to that point there were no real time headless horsemen chopping heads off scenes..boooo!! These three characters are supposed all end up together but I’m not convinced..I barely feel the chemistry between Crane and Katrina. It really feels like Crane and Brom have more of a connection and history..like I want them to be together and kick Katrina to the curb ..LOL!! Outside of all the spice ..this story is boring..sigh!!
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Phew this duet was pure FIRE!!! Nobody tells a fantasy story like Karina Halle!! it was thrilling, exciting, scary and superrrrrrrrrr spicy! Sheesh I need a cold shower! I absolutely loved it!
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Rating: 4 / 5 stars
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It picks up where Hollow ends, keeping you masterfully on edge, and needing answers. The explosive chemistry between these characters is hot as hell; their raw emotions bleed into seductive actions, morphing into a love that is wonderfully written, and heartfelt. You can’t help but admire Kat, Crane, and Brom because of their deep affection for each other. The storyline is incredible, and much like its predecessor, it continues to be mysterious, keeping you guessing up until the end. I read this all in one sitting, and my heart was racing until the end.
“Farewell to Sleepy Hollow. May you never look back”
The second epilogue had me overly thrilled with the mystic society, and all the character appearances; my classic gothic loving heart couldn’t get enough. I can’t wait for more retellings. Karina is one of the best! -
*this is book 2 in a duet, Hollow must be read first
Loved this MMF, sleepy hollow inspired duet!! I couldn't get enough of these three together and the spice was amazing! Highly recommend! -
I was so excited for this book. But she did me dirty. No thanks.
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This upsets me because I liked the first one and was really excited for this. But for me personally the plot fell flat pretty quickly and I struggled to like 2 of the 3 main characters.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Plot, Characters, Pacing
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Spice quality/quantity, execution
🥵🥵🥵🥵 - Chemistry, HEA potential
*SPOILERS FOR HOLLOW*
“After a life of loss and secrets, I’m choosing to be wicked. And, my lord, it feels impossibly good.” - Legend by Karina Halle
Learning of the coven’s nefarious plans with Kat and Brom, they and Professor Crane must do everything in their power to prevent Goruun from rising. But as the headless horseman continues to reign terror on Sleepy Hollow and the Institute itself, they will need to find answers quickly, or be forced to bring destruction onto the world.
Halloween is here, and with it comes part two of Karina Halle’s retelling of Sleepy Hollow, where the epic showdown between our characters and the forces of evil come to a head with dark magic, bloody gore, and so much smut, you’ll be coming down from a sugar rush tomorrow morning.
I didn’t love our throuple’s relationship in the first book, but here, Crane, Brom, and Kat had finally won me over. Crane and Brom’s reconnecting (and in intimate ways) had me hooked, and eventually, so did their relationships with Kat where I was invested in knowing how these three would succeed in their happily ever after. Touching, angsty, and providing plenty of smut to enjoy, I salute them for making me into a believer.
Let’s talk about the smut, shall we? Because good lord, did Ms. Halle really turn up the spice on this one. There are things that I never wrote down before, along with popular Tags that will have you going feral. Reader’s discretion is advised.
There were some things, however, that kept me from loving today’s sequel, which is that most of the conflict and side of characters are kept backstage while our throuple shines in the spotlight. There were several characters I forgot existed since they rarely appear despite their roles in the story, including our villains, whose final showdown was cut too short and sadly a bit underwhelming. I wish we got a little bit more time with the ending and the rest of our cast, but it seems that with that epilogue, Ms. Halle has plenty of familiar characters to explore in the future.
Final Smut Archive assessment: Oh noooo we need to do the ritual again! -
3 stars
In the second installment of this erotic duet, the author turned up the heat, BIG TIME!! And while I began my blogging devouring saucy books like this, I'll have to admit, there was just too much sex for me, and not enough of a storyline.
I loved the idea of a romance evolving within the Sleepy Hollow classic, and there is plenty of attraction between Katrina Van Tassel, Ichabod Crane, and Brom Bones, so much so, not much stops them from consuming one another in the most inappropriate of times. Not even death can quell their lust. So, if you are looking for a lot of sex, look no further.
As for myself, I really wanted more of the story to focus on the Headless Horseman. We know who he is, but who summoned him and what is their end goal. Eventually, these questions were answered, and I did find that part of the story intriguing. I just wish it had been fleshed out more. At no point did this story have my heart racing, which is something I really wanted.
Overall, parts of this story appealed to me, parts didn't. If you are looking for a sinful take on the horror classic, this one may be for you.
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"Everything here is built on bones. Save yourself."
I absolutely adored Hollow, but Legend? I'm obsessed. Thank you for the ARC - Karina, you made my entire weekend and spooky season with this deliciously dark and devious tale.
Karina Halle has outdone herself with the second installment in this fabulously gothic reimagining of Sleepy Hollow. After the events in Hollow, I thought I had a good idea of how Legend would unfold, but I was wrong.
“What a strange thing it is to cry,��� I mutter, watching as a teardrop falls from my face and down to the ground between us. “What a strange thing to have our hearts bleed in this way that it comes out from our eyes.”
Legend exceeded my expectations in all facets. Fast-paced and plotted perfectly, with plenty of devious smut along the way. The story goes much deeper and far more into the paranormal than I anticipated, strengthened by Kariina's ability to influence and engage the reader at every turn.
Lastly, let's mention the spice because uhm, ma'am? That was unholy hot.
“You are an obsession that borders psychosis.”
I don't want to say too much, this book will speak for itself. I implore you all to read this duet if you're looking to continue or start a delicious, gothic journey into the unknown, where secrets and monstrous folklore unfolds, where love and lust comes alive.
"Welcome to Sleepy Hollow. May you never leave."
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“𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝. 𝐍𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡.“
Legend is book 2 in A Gothic Shade of Romance Series and the conclusion to the Sleepy Hollow Duet. Kat, Crane, and Brom’s story literally blew me away! This was ℯ𝓋ℯ𝓇𝓎𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 I expected and so much more. The phenomenally creepy gothic atmosphere sucks you right into the story and the romance between these 3 was so beautifully written, you can easily feel the love they each have for one another. And the spice, as always, is top tier and hot enough to melt your kindle! 🥵🔥Yet another amazingly beautiful 5⭐️ read with characters who’s story will stay with me!
𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕋𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥:
🌙MMF/MM/MF Why Choose
🌙Professor/student
🌙Gothic atmosphere
🌙Witches/ghosts/demons
🌙Dark academia
🌙Age gap
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬.”
“𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐧𝐝, 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝.“
“𝐈’𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐝, 𝐊𝐚𝐭, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭”…”𝐈’𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐜𝐮𝐧𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞,” 𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. “𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭.”
“𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐭.”
“𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐲,” 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. “𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.”
“𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬.“ -
The three of us, we’ve been put on a raft and set adrift by the rest of the world. We found each other, and we must cling to each other. If that means we have to develop our own set of morals to survive, so be it.
A fantastic conclusion to Karina’s Sleepy Hollow duet!! After the cliffhanger in Hollow, I was eager to jump into Legend and see where Kat, Ichabod, and Brom ended up. The creepiness of Sleepy Hollow Institute and the devious nature of the Sisters were definitely brought more to light in this book, and it definitely added to the overall gothic vibe of the story. If you were waiting for more spice, YOU GET IT x10!! 🥵 I’ve always said Karina writes fantastic smut, but the MMF scenes in Legend are top tier HOT. What I also love about the scenes is the emotional connection you get to see between all three characters as their relationships grow. Honestly it’s a beautiful love story!! The ending was really fast paced and tense, and I could see this being one of those epic movie endings in my head 😅 I was really satisfied with the outcomes in Sleepy Hollow as a reader and sad to let these characters go!
