The Mindf*ck Series

There truly are no words to capture the sheer awe I feel for S.T. Abby and her Mindfck Series. This collection stands out as one of the most extraordinary experiences I’ve ever had in the realm of dark romance, crime, and thriller literature. The intricate plot twists, the seamless blend of subgenres, the immersive atmosphere, and the profound character development all contribute to an unforgettable reading journey. I could honestly delve into countless details about each aspect—it's that compelling!At the heart of the story is Lana, a resilient young woman burdened by a harrowing past that has left its mark on her soul, fueling her unquenchable thirst for revenge. Opposite her is Logan, a principled FBI agent dedicated to upholding the law, embodying integrity and justice. This narrative beautifully explores how these two starkly different individuals navigate their contrasting worlds and ultimately find common ground. It’s an enthralling tale of self-discovery, empowerment, struggle, and an unexpected yet powerful love that transcends their differences. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions!Amidst the vast amount of action and the eerie atmosphere, you learn that small towns hold big secrets and often do not welcome outsiders. People you’ve known your whole life can be completely different than they seem.There are also side characters, like Logan and Hadley, who have amazing storylines that I was deeply invested in. Even though their arcs didn't go extremely deep, I appreciated the sense of completeness I got from their stories.It's a shame that S.T. Abby is no longer with us. She had a brilliant mind, and the world feels a little darker without her. Rest in peace, S.T. Abby, Kristy Cunningham, and C.M. Owens. You are deeply missed.

This book made me angry, sad, laugh, and cry. I finished it 3 days, I throughly enjoyed reading it. Lots of twists and turns! Definitely recommend

When I read a book in two days it means I loved it couldn’t put it down except for sleep and work, from beginning to end I loved it all, smiled, laughed at some things, enjoyed the love story and what women don’t like a revenge story all combined in one

I've already resigned myself to the fact that no review I could ever write will do this book/series justice. Mere words cannot hope to encapsulate how perfect Mindfck is. Yes. PERFECT.While this is a serial killer/dark romance, at its core it is a brilliant revenge story, a story about a young woman who by some miracle managed to survive the complete upending of her life, the harrowing destruction of her soul, her sense of self. What happened to her and her family left me genuinely sick, horrified, and a bit numb after a while. The absolute depths of depravity and evil are just... I will never have the words. (For sensitive readers, I beg you to take those trigger warnings seriously. They are no joke.)What follows, however, is Lana's brilliant and pitiless revenge upon an entire town that tried to silence her, upon those that did her unspeakable wrong... it is a brutal retribution that I think any survivor of SA wishes they could enact in some way, shape, or form. Because that's really what this book drives home - that corruption is literally in every aspect of our society and there are too many forced to endure as victims, too many denied any semblance of meaningful justice or peace. In that sense, this is definitely a revenge fantasy on steroids... but there's so much soul to this book and the characters are all fantastic. You'd have to be completely devoid of empathy not to root for Lana.This book is a catharsis.It is violent and bloody? Without a doubt.Is this all kinds of morally dark gray? Absolutely.Did I still relish in Lana getting her revenge after what she endured, though? Without a doubt, yes.This book is the perfect balance of compelling plot, tension, unexpected twists & turns, mystery, dark comedy, heat, romance, and a surprising amount of heart. The writing is brilliant, the pacing is excellent, and the romance between Lana and Logan is impossible not to be emotionally invested in. The entire time I was fully in support of Lana getting her long overdue revenge while also hoping her and Logan's relationship would somehow survive in the aftermath, because Lana deserves some freaking happiness and peace, yes, but also their chemistry is just so good, those two were made for each other.This book has left a mark on the very core of my being.With a timeless message about suffering, healing, and the refusal to be silenced, this book offers catharsis to anyone who has ever gone without receiving the justice they deserved. Easily one of my favorite books/series of all time, hands down. This deserves way more than 5 stars.C.M. Owens was a brilliant writer and while I'm heartbroken to hear that she's no longer with us, I'm so grateful for this story she left behind. I will be carrying it with me for the rest of my life.

it's unfortunate that both the compendium (bound) version of this series has a pretty ugly cover as well as the single books making it seem like these books are smut because it's going to prevent a LOT of people from reading it when there is NO smut in this AT ALL.i originally heard about this series on youtube (i love watching booktubers), and i agree with EVERYONE-i think there might be some sort of magic or something in this because i stayed up until 7am reading this ENTIRE series in one sitting.the writing is not good. it's often cringe. my eyes rolled on more than one occasion, but this series was SO MUCH FUN and so over-the-top and ridiculous that i just turned my brain off and just let it ride. this might be my most fun reading experience, ever.there is only 1 book out of the entire series that was just meh (i gave it 2 stars), but thankfully each book is EXTREMELY short, and the final book more than made up for it. i have never read a more insane, unrealistic, hilarious, addicting, book in my life than the final one. absolute 5 stars.despite the length of all 5 books combined, i've already done a re-read of this and bought the bound version for my home library. it's so sad that the author passed away as this series didn't take off until after she died so she never knew how popular this series became.if you are looking for a fun popcorn thriller type series where you will just have an utter blast, i can't think of a better book/series to recommend. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!