My Hunting Pretty: A Dark Stalker Romance Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Hunting Pretty by Sienna Blake is the kind of book that grabs me from the first page and doesn’t let go. The story centers around Ava, a strong, headstrong college student digging into the disappearance of another girl. Ava doesn’t realize she’s already caught the attention of a shadow in the night—a stalker who isn’t just watching, but obsessed. This is a layered thriller and dark romance where the stalker is a morally grey anti-hero, obsessed with Ava in ways that are both twisted and, weirdly, protective. As she digs for answers, the danger grows: she’s hunted by more than one monster, and every answer leads to more secrets. The plot lays out a tangle of deceptions, hidden motivations, and forbidden desires, all wrapped in a dark, gothic college setting. The book ends on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger and is just the start of the Lovely Broken Doll trilogy.
Why I Love This Book
I love that this story is unapologetically dark and full of suspense. The tension had me on edge the whole time—not just romantic tension, but the constant fear of the unknown. Ava is not a passive heroine; she’s fierce, makes mistakes, and keeps fighting for answers even when she’s terrified. The stalker “hero” is complicated, creepy, and dangerously compelling. I know I shouldn’t root for him, but I can’t help it. The constant psychological push and pull—the way fear and desire get mixed up—is executed so well.
I appreciate the smart plotting. The author throws twist after twist, making me question every character’s motives. The layers of obsession, betrayal, and danger are so well balanced. Even when the romance is twisted, the chemistry is undeniable. And the bits of dark humor keep the book from feeling too heavy. The stalker’s possessiveness, the “touch her and die” energy, and the masked secrets lurking everywhere make the story both addictive and genuinely unsettling in the best way.
Who Will Like This Book
You’ll love this if you crave dark romance packed with suspense, unreliable heroes, and fearless heroines. If you’re a fan of forbidden, stalker-driven romance with lots of mystery, moral ambiguity, and real danger (think Haunting Adeline, Cat & Mouse Duet, or anything by H.D. Carlton and Rina Kent), this will hit every note. It’s especially for readers who want psychological thrills, “touch her and die” protectiveness, high-stakes cliffhangers, and bold anti-heroes. If you’re not comfortable with taboo themes, morally gray men, or dark trauma, this one may be too much. But if you’re a “twisted queen” looking for your next obsession, this is it.
Tagged As
dark romance, stalker romance, gothic romance, college romance, psychological thriller, suspense, morally grey hero, anti-hero, “touch her and die,” possessive hero, strong heroine, obsession, forbidden romance, trauma, cliffhanger, series, slow burn, mature themes, dual POV, indie romance.
Steam Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ | Explicit
The spice in this story is intense. The chemistry between Ava and the stalker hero explodes into open-door scenes that match the book’s darkness—raw, sometimes dangerous, and always charged with emotion. These aren’t just fade-to-black moments; the steam is graphic and pushes boundaries, wrapping heat and forbidden desire right into the suspense. If you crave your romance unfiltered and sizzling, you’ll be more than satisfied.
