My Deviant King Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Deviant King by Rina Kent is a dark, addictive bully romance set in the gilded halls of Royal Elite School—a world where lineage is power and the most dangerous student is king. Elsa Quinn, an edgy, fiercely independent new girl with a haunted past, is determined to keep her head down and escape her parent's legacy. Her plans are shattered the second she collides with Aiden King, the school’s cruel, enigmatic ruler. From their first encounter, Aiden declares war—vowing to destroy Elsa. What follows is an unrelenting, taboo slow-burn, rife with emotional warfare, sexual tension, and deep psychological scars. Their relationship is a labyrinth of secrets, power plays, and bitter obsession as Aiden’s darkness threatens to consume Elsa and force her to fight for survival—in the classroom, and in her own heart. The novel is the first in a trilogy, ending on a major cliffhanger and daring readers to continue Aiden and Elsa’s twisted love story.
Why I Love This Book
I love how Deviant King never pulls its punches—Rina Kent crafts flawed, magnetic characters unafraid of their ugly sides. The chemistry between Elsa and Aiden is electric, with their push-pull dynamic sparking both rage and undeniable attraction. The plot is relentless, layered with mystery, trauma, and the kind of twisted loyalty that feels both dangerous and oddly sweet. For fans of high-octane angst, sharp dialogue, and power struggles that are as psychological as they are physical, the book hits every mark. It’s not for the faint of heart, but the emotional depth, unpredictability, and sheer audacity of Aiden and Elsa’s romance make it unforgettable. The side characters also tease future intrigue, promising an immersive series with plenty of redemption—and ruin—ahead.
Who Will Like This Book
This series starter is ideal for fans of dark romance, bully romance, and taboo stories with high emotional stakes and antihero leads. It’s especially suited to readers who embrace morally gray characters, heavy themes, and intense, unpredictable relationships. If you’re drawn to slow-burn plots laced with suspense, trauma recovery, and tangled loyalties—and are prepared for triggers like power imbalances, bullying, and dubious consent—this book will absolutely deliver.
⚠️ Trigger warning: The novel includes explicit sexual content, bullying, violence, psychological manipulation, and nontraditional romantic dynamics. Content may not be suitable for all readers—please check warnings before diving in.
Tagged As
dark romance, bully romance, taboo, slow burn, high school, angst, twisted romance, complex characters, possessive hero, offensive themes, new adult, enemies to lovers, power play, cliffhanger, trilogy
Steam Level
The book features frequent, explicit sexual scenes, leaning into power dynamics and consent issues as part of the narrative’s darkness. The steam is intense and unflinching—making the romance as bold, uncomfortable, and intoxicating as the leads themselves.
