Vacant (Heartless, #2.5) By Ker Dukey
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3.5 I don't like where this is heading STARS Fiction, Romance, Suspense
HOLY FUCKING CUM BUCKET!!!
RYAN!!!! FUCK!!!!!
THIS woman is a fucking genius!!!!
Absolutely fucking spectacular!!!
Fuck my arse I LOVE IT!!
Fiction, Romance, Suspense
** 4-4,5 “loving the sinner despite the sin” STARS **
“Ryan turned the lights out and taught me to see in the darkness. Nobody sees me in the darkness. Nobody sees me the way he does and I’m hopelessly pursuing the hunter in him. I want to be found or preyed on; if that’s what I am, HIS PREY.”
~ CEREUS
The f*cked-up-ness, the twisted beauty and the depth of the intensity in her stories are why I adore Ker Dukey and her incredible writing! She can depict a very dark, bloody, uncomfortable scene in a way so musical and silky-soft that you can't help but feel relaxed, almost like floating, and completely awed by what's happening. You want the vilest, the unthinkable and the taboo to happen, so that you can get to experience it in her words and lose yourself in the minds of her exceptional characters.
I am officially one of her biggest fans after this incredible journey with Ryan, Blake, Mel and Cereus.
Cereus is lonely. She feels disconnected and separate from all the people around her, uncomfortable in her own skin, like she is suffocating under the pressure of hiding her true self from the world around her.
“Come find me in the dark, Cereus.”
~ RYAN
Cereus misses HIM terribly, the other part of her, half of her heart and her soulmate. Knowing Ryan could still be out there, alive, but choosing to keep himself away from her, kills her. She dreams of him every night, hears his voice all day, feels his eyes on her skin peering at her from behind the shadows in the dark corners, draws his face, his eyes, the way he looked inside the flames that day, almost like a dark God, every time she gets her sketchbook in her hands. The ache from missing him is constantly clawing at her insides and burning her veins...
BUT WHERE IS HE?
“We’re made from the same soul, fractured and forced into two bodies, and mine craves his presence, his love and his touch.”
~ CEREUS
Ryan is lonely. Without HER, the darkness feels too desolate, even for him. He misses Cereus terribly, but watching her from afar, hiding in the shadows and letting her live a normal life, go to college and invest in her art is the right thing to do…isn’t it?
“If my heart beats and speeds up whenever she’s within reach, then she OWNS it, right?”
~ RYAN
But Ryan is starting to find it too difficult to stay away from her. They are bound by something stronger than just family blood, attraction or normal love. She is the second half of his soul…if he even has one. The craving to be near her is added to the craving for chaos, blood and death now, calling to him to go and take what’s HIS...
WHAT IF WHAT THEY BOTH NEED IS TO BE TOGETHER, TO DISCOVER THE JOY AND COMFORT IN THE DARKNESS, HAND-IN-HAND?
“She isn’t normal, she’s mine and I want to claim her back. She’s meant to live in my world, give it color and chase the shadows with me.”
~ RYAN
I know these two are niece and uncle, but they're just so entangled with and engrossed into each other, that I find myself rooting for them. Don't worry there's nothing sexual between them...at least not yet. But what they share is really LOVE and it's incredibly fascinating to watch, smell, feel what Cereus feels when she's with Ryan.
OVERALL: This series is definitely not for everyone, but if you're a book-wh*re hungry for the wrong, the taboo and the twisted like me...then it's perfect for you! ;)
“I’d rather live and strive amongst the SINNERS than fade and die amongst the SAINTS.”
~ CEREUS
Fiction, Romance, Suspense Genre: Dark Suspense
Type: Book 2.5 from Empathy series
POV: First Person - Dual
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A year after she thought she lost the one person she could relate to, Cereus tried to live a normal life as an art student. But feeling normal was hard when she felt empty inside especially when her own darkness is desperate to come out.
Unknown to her, Ryan was never far behind. Quietly, he watched her struggled, never showing her full potential. There's only one way to make her happy and he was not going to let her slip away.
She wove herself deep inside me, owning me. I’m hers and she’s mine. I need to go to her.
I love the dynamics of their relationship. It seemed wrong, bordering on taboo, but it worked. Their connection was unconventional and that what made it special.
We’re made from the same soul, fractured and forced into two bodies, and mine craves his presence, his love and his touch.
Both of them were technically very similar, but practically different. Their minds worked differently but with common goal in sight. I like seeing how they individually cope with the situation they're in.
Ryan turned the lights out and taught me to see in the darkness.
Vacant shows what Cereus is capable of without actually letting her be at her full potential. I'm looking forward to more depravity in the next book.
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Fiction, Romance, Suspense 3.5 STARS
“Even the tamer man holds a devil inside him, whispering and praying life will push the saint into a sinner.”
The story starts with Cereus who’s away at college. She feels lonely and disconnected from the world knowing Ryan could still be alive. She’s suffocating under the weight of her own battle with who she is.
“Ryan turned the lights out and taught me to see in the darkness. Nobody sees me the way he does and I’m hopelessly pursuing the hunter in him. I want to be found or preyed on; if that’s what I am, his prey.”
She knows she means something to Ryan, she knows they had a connection and she doesn’t know how she feels for him. She doesn’t care what he did in the past, he loves him even if she knows he’s a monster. She starts to have some dark thoughts about hurting some girl who tries to make her life miserable.
Ryan misses Cereus and it’s more and more difficult for him to stay away. Cereus is the only one who accepts him, the REAL him, a monster, a psychopath, a killer. She manages to give him what others didn’t, something other than the craving for death and blood. When Cereus gets in trouble Ryan is the first who’s there for her, trying to protect her from others and from herself.
“Everything in life is temporary, Cereus. Everything but us. I will always come for you.”
Like the previous books in the series this was dark, twisted and I really enjoyed every minute of it! I really wish it was longer. The story is fast paced and the plot twists interesting. Ryan is a killer, a psycho, a sadistic motherf@cker but I I have to say that he is an gripping character. He doesn't care about anything, he is who he is. His soft side is interesting to read about and Cereus’s dark side was intriguing. I really wanted to know more about Cereus and about how she grows into who she’s always been.
Overall, a great read and great addition to the series!
“I’d rather live and strive amongst the sinners than fade and die amongst the saints.”Fiction, Romance, Suspense
Après dix-huit années passées en prison, Ryan est littéralement obsédé par Cereus, sa ravissante nièce. Comme Ryan, cette jeune femme n’est pas normale, elle est exceptionnelle.
Et pour cause, la fille de Blake et Melody a hérité de l’esprit torturé de son père et de la beauté de sa mère. Qu’importe qu’elle soit sa nièce, ils sont faits pour s’entendre : ces deux âmes sombres sont aussi des âmes sœurs. Celle qu’il appelle sa Fleur de lune ne frémit pas à la vue du sang, elle est l’acolyte parfaite.
Aussi, lorsque Ryan la quitte pour lui permettre de mener enfin une vie normale, sa nièce se sent très seule. Mais Ryan a besoin d’une nouvelle plongée en eaux troubles et il a bien l’intention d’entraîner Cereus avec lui dans les abysses... À quoi bon lutter contre son désir ? La meilleure façon de résister à la tentation n’est-elle pas d’y succomber ?
Vacant (Heartless, #2.5) Would you rather be the person doing the cutting or the person apologizing for their blood staining your clothes while they bleed out?
Oh Ryan…you sicken me yet I’m so fascinated by your character! I’m pretty sure the author could write ten books on him and his sadistic ways and I wouldn’t ever become bored! Vacant picks up a year after Desolate with Cereus desperately trying to blend in and be normal while Ryan bides his time before entering her life again.
Ryan sees the darkness blooming in Cereus as he watches over her. But it isn't time for him to make his presence known yet... she doesn't know he's alive and he isn't sure he'd be able to let her go again. The first 40% gives us a glimpse into Cereus’ life as she navigates her way through college, drama, and grief. She feels invisible, alone, and different. If only the person who made her feel complete was there for her.
Little does Cereus know, he is.
The last 60% started with a pivotal moment where Cereus is faced with a decision of life or death. I held my breath reading this intense scene. The next thing I know the book is over…- you won’t be able to put this down once starting! Vacant is filled with powerful scenes and is over before you’ve even taken a few deep breaths to calm down. The ending was not as I expected and consists of a semi cliffhanger- PLEASE PLEASE let there be more story!! *begs*
I should have been put off or at least shocked at the taboo feelings between Cereus and Ryan- but it seemed too natural I just couldn't! (I've been reading too many dark & taboo books) Argh Ker Dukey is my new guilty pleasure!
I can’t explain the author’s writing style… it’s lyrical and darkly poetic yet full of action and probably the most engaging style I’ve read. The characters could be taking a shower or doing something nominal and it’s still super exciting to me.
There’s not much more I can say that I haven’t expressed in the first two books…
Characters: 5 stars
Story: 5 stars
Writing: 5 stars
Everything: 5 stars
Top recommendation xx
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Read my reviews of Empathy | Desolate
*Received an arc in exchange for an honest review*
Fiction, Romance, Suspense Lies. Imaginary friends. Untamed impulses. This short story was a great fix for my fictional sociopath craving! Fiction, Romance, Suspense Cereus knows Ryan is a monster. She knows what he’s capable of and she’s not afraid of him. On the contrary, she feels connected to him in the weirdest and darkest ways. Her rage and twisted mind slowly unleashe a monster. The horrors in her mind have unfolded, unleashing something far too sinister.
Cereus and Ryan find order in chaos, their minds find a connection.
The distance between them is trifling. Cereus is like having dark inner voices whispered by her uncle. Ryan’s craving for blood and death is as been accepted by a person similar to him, a killer like him! His sadistic and cruel nature is mirroring with Cereus’ aggressive and disturbing behavior, and she feels it, too.
When Cereus is in need, he goes to her, he stands by her and absorbs her insanity and pain by offering her the comfort she needs by relating to her dark soul’s vacancy.
This series is dark, brutal and terrifying. Totally messed up! I love a book that makes you think when you finish reading it and this one definitely does this.
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Fiction, Romance, Suspense ★★★ 3.5 Stars ★★★
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A year after Ryan has supposedly died in the fire and Cereus is at college trying to fit in with people that she doesn't connect with. She is getting some stick from a girl called Hannah and she is getting dark thoughts about hurting her and she is missing her uncle so desperately she feels like she is losing her mind. He was the only one who understood her and now that she has unleashed her darkness, she finally feels free.
Ryan's words soothe me. I don't care that they aren't real. I can do whatever I want, think whatever I want.
In my mind no one has to know.
I can be free.
Ryan has been watching over her from a distance and when he realises that Cereus might be in trouble, he is immediately there for her like he always said he would be.
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This novella was as crazy as the first two books, and not only to we have the seriously fucked up psychopath that is Ryan, but we now have his little protégé Cereus. This ends on a bit of a cliffhanger so I am not sure if that is it, or there will be more? But I feel like if there is more then it should have been just one longer book rather than short novellas.
Still, if you were a fan of Empathy and Desolate you will probably enjoy the crazy train of Uncle Ryan and Cereus.
ARC gratefully received from the author in exchange for an honest review
Fiction, Romance, Suspense 4.25 Stars
Vacant begins with Cereus Braxton trying to pick up the pieces after Ryan walked out of her life. Knowing their bond is immeasurable, Ryan’s voice pervades her mind providing peace within her dark thoughts. With Cereus always knowing she was a different than most, her urges are starting to surface, and more than ever, Cereus wishes Ryan would return for her.
“I want to be found or preyed on; if that’s what I am, his prey.”
Meanwhile, Ryan is trying to keep himself pre-occupied with a diversion, but despite not having direct contact with his Cereus, he maintains a close eye on her. Seeing Cereus struggle with her desires amongst is challenging for Ryan and he badly wants to bring her into his world.
“She’s meant to live in my world, give it color and chase the shadows with me.”
When a series of events occur on Cereus’ college campus, it starts to draw the wrong kind of attention alerting ever-watchful eyes to the scene. There are only two other people who know the truth but will either be successful in preventing the inevitable?
“It’s unconventional and we’ll never be picture perfect but it’s our imperfections that make us worth the brushstrokes.”
With the focus on how Cereus tries to reconcile her feelings, it gives us a glimpse into her inner turmoil. When she reaches the point where she no longer wants to be alone, she accepts what lies within, but there is still so much more that Cereus must learn to embrace. Existing on the periphery is no longer an option for her.
Learning more about Ryan and how he likes to play with his prey was quite intriguing. With Ryan, his absolute belief in his own superiority is part of his charm and also underscores the deep and disturbing level of his psychosis.
In this novella, we see how certain bonds can be truly magnetic, and while their union may not be a good one in the traditional sense, sometimes you don’t have to be alone in the darkness.
I recommend this book to readers who want to continue to delve into the debauched world of those who live in the shadows; a place where sinners are exceptional and normalcy are for the lesser.
Fiction, Romance, Suspense