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Scorched
One father. Two brothers.
But there can only be one perfect son.
Luke. Pater. Dad. The man left behind more than just a legacy when he died, and ten years is a long time to be without a guiding hand. I’ve done my best, tried to follow the rules my father bestowed on me when I was young, and now I have to fulfill a promise.
I have to bring Cleo home.
The only issue is that Dad had more secrets than I ever knew. Another son, an entire family that think they’re following in Dad’s footsteps—but they’re wrong.
Bryden is wrong.
His picturesque family isn’t part of the Greene legacy no matter what he says, or what last name he uses, and there’s no way Skylar and I are joining him. I won’t bend to his will.
Not for him. Not for anyone.
After all, I am my father’s son.
But there can only be one perfect son.
Luke. Pater. Dad. The man left behind more than just a legacy when he died, and ten years is a long time to be without a guiding hand. I’ve done my best, tried to follow the rules my father bestowed on me when I was young, and now I have to fulfill a promise.
I have to bring Cleo home.
The only issue is that Dad had more secrets than I ever knew. Another son, an entire family that think they’re following in Dad’s footsteps—but they’re wrong.
Bryden is wrong.
His picturesque family isn’t part of the Greene legacy no matter what he says, or what last name he uses, and there’s no way Skylar and I are joining him. I won’t bend to his will.
Not for him. Not for anyone.
After all, I am my father’s son.
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First published July 6, 2020
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Yolanda Olson
223 books1,889 followersYolanda Olson is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT where she currently resides, she usually spends her time watching her favorite channel, Investigation Discovery.
Occasionally, she takes a break to write books and test the limits of her mind. Also an avid horror movie fan, she likes to incorporate dark elements into the majority of her books.
You can keep in touch with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Occasionally, she takes a break to write books and test the limits of her mind. Also an avid horror movie fan, she likes to incorporate dark elements into the majority of her books.
You can keep in touch with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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March 15, 2021
my biggest problem when I read any story with dark themes and taboo, is always how badly written they can be, to the point that they cause me to laugh, now, this had a scene pretty pathetic and with an ending that caused me a lot of laughter, and no, it's not that I am a person with black humor, they just sometimes seem written as if they were a comedy, but hey they amuse me, that's why I keep reading them, haha, I know, I also sometimes laugh at myself because I keep reading this and I can't help it :)
p.s, this whole series and the characters are well fucked up, but why am I kidding myself, I'm going to keep reading the other books that are standalone from this series.
p.s, this whole series and the characters are well fucked up, but why am I kidding myself, I'm going to keep reading the other books that are standalone from this series.
April 25, 2020
There is so much about this story that makes me want to shy away from it, yet I can't help but read and enjoy every word.
Richter and Skylar are looking for Cleo, which brings them to another chapter of Pater's story.
Watching the two families meet and interact, and seeing how different they are, yet so similar.
The characters are all vibrant and, no matter how anxious it all makes me, I could see them all like a movie playing in my head.
If you've enjoyed any part of the Pater legacy, you will not want to miss this addition!
Richter and Skylar are looking for Cleo, which brings them to another chapter of Pater's story.
Watching the two families meet and interact, and seeing how different they are, yet so similar.
The characters are all vibrant and, no matter how anxious it all makes me, I could see them all like a movie playing in my head.
If you've enjoyed any part of the Pater legacy, you will not want to miss this addition!
April 25, 2020
I don't even know how to start this review. I am still high off of this story. If you have not read the Inferno series, I suggest you do so first. I thought I was all set reading the series until this little diamond was written. It's a book I didn't even know I needed. I dived right into to see what happens with the Greene legacy between the two brothers. I felt all kinds of emotions, bitting my nails, rooting for characters and wrongs that felt right. These two authors did an excellent job.
July 6, 2020
What can I say about this book without spoilers.... Well it's about the wholesome Greene family. Lol. The Greene family is all about their family. But for some their family isn't complete. The path is very bumpy and there are soo many unexpected turns. I definitely feel you need to read the Inferno series to fully understand what's happening in this story. It made me have feelings about characters I never thought I would have. It made me cry and scream at the author for doing it to me. I definitely warn the weary this is not a book for everyone. Things happen and will upset some people.
July 8, 2020
YES! i'm so happy for this one, we finally get to know what happened to Skyler and Racher and also to Brayden! i love that the authors united their 2 books family's in this one.
I liked how Brayden and Richter fought for who is the better Dad it was interesting and as tragic as it always is in this inferno series and spin off's. I will not be surprised to see a continuation again since i think it's kind of a cliffy that ending, who knows, anyway i can't wait to read more, i'm addicted to them, it's like they are my guilty pleasure 😅🙈🤣👌
I liked how Brayden and Richter fought for who is the better Dad it was interesting and as tragic as it always is in this inferno series and spin off's. I will not be surprised to see a continuation again since i think it's kind of a cliffy that ending, who knows, anyway i can't wait to read more, i'm addicted to them, it's like they are my guilty pleasure 😅🙈🤣👌
September 1, 2020
She does it again.
I actually think this is my favorite one.
I felt for both the boys. I really did. Richter is part of the family left behind at the end of the Inferno series.
Bryden is the rejected son from the inferno world. He just wants to do better. He just wants to be better.
Man, Bryden made it. In an inferno world sense. HE MADE IT. I was beyond impressed. Everyone is freakin happy. It was insane but not. I felt for Bryden and I was happy for the foo.
Enter Richter and Skylar (sister). Richter was supposed to carry the Greene family legacy once dear old Luke took his last breath. He's trying. But he's doing it Luke style, you know what I'm saying? During the story, we come to find .. Luke went pretty easy on this kid before his last days were up. It shows. Richter is a bit of a brat. But he can only be who he knows how to be/ who he was taught to be.
________
Please understand when I tell you that I am not a monster. I am simply my father’s son.
________
Richter wants to reunite the family. Remember Cleo? Poor thing. Whatever happened to that girl? Well, Richter found out. He's going to go see for himself.
This is where we find Richter and Bryden. This fateful meeting of the sons.
The author did an amazing job on wrapping your emotions and mind up in this world. Did I tell you I think this was my favorite one? wow.
But of course, it ends inferno style. Everything ends in flames. But you know what? despite all that? I still think Bryden is my favorite guy.
You ready to take your last jump into the fire? For the ultimate family reunion? Leave no stone unturned. You'll get more than what you bargained for. You'll get the answers to your questions. But don't say I didn't warn you. Curiosity kills.
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So. Damn. Disrespectful.
________
I actually think this is my favorite one.
I felt for both the boys. I really did. Richter is part of the family left behind at the end of the Inferno series.
Bryden is the rejected son from the inferno world. He just wants to do better. He just wants to be better.
Man, Bryden made it. In an inferno world sense. HE MADE IT. I was beyond impressed. Everyone is freakin happy. It was insane but not. I felt for Bryden and I was happy for the foo.
Enter Richter and Skylar (sister). Richter was supposed to carry the Greene family legacy once dear old Luke took his last breath. He's trying. But he's doing it Luke style, you know what I'm saying? During the story, we come to find .. Luke went pretty easy on this kid before his last days were up. It shows. Richter is a bit of a brat. But he can only be who he knows how to be/ who he was taught to be.
________
Please understand when I tell you that I am not a monster. I am simply my father’s son.
________
Richter wants to reunite the family. Remember Cleo? Poor thing. Whatever happened to that girl? Well, Richter found out. He's going to go see for himself.
This is where we find Richter and Bryden. This fateful meeting of the sons.
The author did an amazing job on wrapping your emotions and mind up in this world. Did I tell you I think this was my favorite one? wow.
But of course, it ends inferno style. Everything ends in flames. But you know what? despite all that? I still think Bryden is my favorite guy.
You ready to take your last jump into the fire? For the ultimate family reunion? Leave no stone unturned. You'll get more than what you bargained for. You'll get the answers to your questions. But don't say I didn't warn you. Curiosity kills.
________
So. Damn. Disrespectful.
________
July 8, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
One father. Two brothers. But there can only be one perfect son. Luke. Pater. Dad. The man left behind more than just a legacy when he died, and ten year is a long time to be without a guiding hand. I've done my best, tried to floow the rules my father bestowed on me when I was young, and now I have to fulfill a promise. I have to bring Cleo home. The only issue is that Dad had more secrets than I ever knew. Another sone, and entire family that thinks they're following in Dad's footsteps-but they're wrong. Bryden is wrong. His picturesque family isn't part of the Greene legacy no matter what he says, or what last name he uses, and there's no way Skylar and I are joining him. I won't bend to his will. Nof or him. Not for anyone. After all, I am my father's son.
If you have read any of the books in this series then you are probably very familiar with Pater and now he is dead and has a son that has made promises and intends to keeps them. His family is just he and his sister and you see all the things that Pater has done ot this famly. And that includes giving Cleo to his other son to raise years and years ago. Now Richter and Skylar are intent to bring her home and when they find her he goes and discovers that he has an older brother than Cleo has been living with and she doesn't seem to remember him. But this man, his brother has a huge family that are very loving and this family is something that is missing for Richter and Skylar. This is a messed up story that is dark and twisted and just exactly everything you have come to expect from this series. You do not want to miss this one.
One father. Two brothers. But there can only be one perfect son. Luke. Pater. Dad. The man left behind more than just a legacy when he died, and ten year is a long time to be without a guiding hand. I've done my best, tried to floow the rules my father bestowed on me when I was young, and now I have to fulfill a promise. I have to bring Cleo home. The only issue is that Dad had more secrets than I ever knew. Another sone, and entire family that thinks they're following in Dad's footsteps-but they're wrong. Bryden is wrong. His picturesque family isn't part of the Greene legacy no matter what he says, or what last name he uses, and there's no way Skylar and I are joining him. I won't bend to his will. Nof or him. Not for anyone. After all, I am my father's son.
If you have read any of the books in this series then you are probably very familiar with Pater and now he is dead and has a son that has made promises and intends to keeps them. His family is just he and his sister and you see all the things that Pater has done ot this famly. And that includes giving Cleo to his other son to raise years and years ago. Now Richter and Skylar are intent to bring her home and when they find her he goes and discovers that he has an older brother than Cleo has been living with and she doesn't seem to remember him. But this man, his brother has a huge family that are very loving and this family is something that is missing for Richter and Skylar. This is a messed up story that is dark and twisted and just exactly everything you have come to expect from this series. You do not want to miss this one.
July 5, 2020
OMG What a story that is seriously taboo and deranged , unpredictable , and intense beyond anything you will imagine, it will have you on eggshells the whole time not knowing what's coming next cause it's so hidden and I loved loved it all.
The Greene family is one of a kind nothing you could even imagine and in this one Bryden and Richter are so different raising their families it is scary just waiting to see if dear old dad is Going to come out of them. This was written to perfection brilliant , I loved all the characters and This family will never be forgotten it is that good.
The Greene family is one of a kind nothing you could even imagine and in this one Bryden and Richter are so different raising their families it is scary just waiting to see if dear old dad is Going to come out of them. This was written to perfection brilliant , I loved all the characters and This family will never be forgotten it is that good.
July 6, 2020
I love these two authors. Each of them has their own unique flair with words so I was super excited to read a story they’ve written together and what a story it is too. I read this in a day only stopping when I really had to. The authors take us back into the Greene family. I recommend you read the Inferno series to get more of a backstory.
This definitely isn’t a story for everyone.. only the brave who love dark/horror stories should proceed. Having said that my warped side absolutely loved this story.
This definitely isn’t a story for everyone.. only the brave who love dark/horror stories should proceed. Having said that my warped side absolutely loved this story.
June 23, 2020
Scorched was such a twisted, dark read! Jennifer Bene did a great service at keeping this series true and crazy as Yolanda's stories. This book had me on the edge of my seat, I waited to see what path Richter would choose and then when Bryden entered the story the anticipation of what he would do left me breathless!
And I must say this out loud, but someone should burn that Greene family home to the ground!! There is a soul sucking, cancerous black hole in that house and it wreaks havoc to all those who live there.
And I must say this out loud, but someone should burn that Greene family home to the ground!! There is a soul sucking, cancerous black hole in that house and it wreaks havoc to all those who live there.
July 7, 2024
Bryden finally has the family he wants with everyone being loved 🤢 equally; it's a peaceful existence.
Along comes Ritcher and Skyler who want their sister, Cleo, back and this causes a major disruption.
I always go into these books hoping for a happy ending and it's truly a fool's errand 😅
This was one emotional roller-coaster and honestly, I'm glad it's over.
Along comes Ritcher and Skyler who want their sister, Cleo, back and this causes a major disruption.
I always go into these books hoping for a happy ending and it's truly a fool's errand 😅
This was one emotional roller-coaster and honestly, I'm glad it's over.
July 9, 2020
Dark and Twisted Deliciousness!
DAMN! This story is really twisted, utterly taboo, dark and very delicious. Definitely not a story for those pearl-clutchers out there!! It's a nail biting, edge of your seat, freaking crazy roller-coaster ride of a story. One that I loved every second of!
The story-line and characters are well thought out and make you question your morals in every chapter of the book. And that heartbreaking and gruesome ending was just what the story needed.
My dark and deviant inner soul loved it!
DAMN! This story is really twisted, utterly taboo, dark and very delicious. Definitely not a story for those pearl-clutchers out there!! It's a nail biting, edge of your seat, freaking crazy roller-coaster ride of a story. One that I loved every second of!
The story-line and characters are well thought out and make you question your morals in every chapter of the book. And that heartbreaking and gruesome ending was just what the story needed.
My dark and deviant inner soul loved it!
July 6, 2020
A dark, twisted book, yet was also intriguing and facinating
June 30, 2020
If this was a movie I would have watched it with no sound and while peeking through my fingers with my eyes covered. Thankfully, this is a book and neither of those things apply. However, the emotional trauma I'm experiencing after finishing it is very similar. How do I even begin to describe what this book is and why you should read it? I'm not sure, but I'm going to give it my best shot.
This isn't a happy story, just like the world isn't always a happy place. The story is gut-wrenching and disturbing. It makes you feel and experience things that make up a person's nightmares. It's true horror from beginning to end. It's also one of those books that you will never be able to forget. It slinks through your soul like a ghostly viper and infects you with its venom. You may be asking yourself why you would want to even open this book if it's going to leave you weeping on the bedroom floor, but sometimes that's what a person needs. Sometimes a person needs to have those thoughts and emotions pulled out of them, and that's what this book does. It takes situations that should be beautiful and twists them into something horrifying and disturbing. Just like any good horror story should. It makes you wonder who the good guys are and who are the bad, and makes you question whether there is even a difference. I'm going to tell you, no. There isn't a difference. People are complex and everyone has some good and some evil inside of them. That's what this story helped me remember.
This is a horror story. It's a kinky horror story, but it's still a horror story. There isn't a typical happy ending, but the ending did make me smile, just the same. There is a sense of vindication and validation that is refreshing. This book purges all the demons and leaves me with a lightness in spirit that makes me feel like I can breathe again. It's cathartic and therapeutic in all its ugliness. There were many moments when I wanted to reach into this story and strangle or hug one of the characters. There was a deep emotional connection for me with not just the main female character but also the men. My heart broke for each of them in turn, and that's saying something since there aren't any heros in this one. I feel like I shouldn't like any of the characters in the story, and that they're all monsters, and the fact that part of me loved them and their broken parts is one of the reasons I think this is a must read book.
I'm not sure I've actually stated why I think this is a must read book, and it won't be for everyone, but if you are a lover of the dark, twisty, taboo tales and you love embracing your nightmares then this is a must. It may leave you feeling gutted, but it will also make you see the light a little better.
This isn't a happy story, just like the world isn't always a happy place. The story is gut-wrenching and disturbing. It makes you feel and experience things that make up a person's nightmares. It's true horror from beginning to end. It's also one of those books that you will never be able to forget. It slinks through your soul like a ghostly viper and infects you with its venom. You may be asking yourself why you would want to even open this book if it's going to leave you weeping on the bedroom floor, but sometimes that's what a person needs. Sometimes a person needs to have those thoughts and emotions pulled out of them, and that's what this book does. It takes situations that should be beautiful and twists them into something horrifying and disturbing. Just like any good horror story should. It makes you wonder who the good guys are and who are the bad, and makes you question whether there is even a difference. I'm going to tell you, no. There isn't a difference. People are complex and everyone has some good and some evil inside of them. That's what this story helped me remember.
This is a horror story. It's a kinky horror story, but it's still a horror story. There isn't a typical happy ending, but the ending did make me smile, just the same. There is a sense of vindication and validation that is refreshing. This book purges all the demons and leaves me with a lightness in spirit that makes me feel like I can breathe again. It's cathartic and therapeutic in all its ugliness. There were many moments when I wanted to reach into this story and strangle or hug one of the characters. There was a deep emotional connection for me with not just the main female character but also the men. My heart broke for each of them in turn, and that's saying something since there aren't any heros in this one. I feel like I shouldn't like any of the characters in the story, and that they're all monsters, and the fact that part of me loved them and their broken parts is one of the reasons I think this is a must read book.
I'm not sure I've actually stated why I think this is a must read book, and it won't be for everyone, but if you are a lover of the dark, twisty, taboo tales and you love embracing your nightmares then this is a must. It may leave you feeling gutted, but it will also make you see the light a little better.
July 7, 2020
Dark. Depraved. Taboo. Chilling.
And wrong. Oh, so wrong…
“Keep reading.”
You know you shouldn’t. You’ve been here before. This is not going to end well. They’re playing you, these two. Singly before, but now together. And in no instance in the past was there an ending that you walked away from unscathed.
“Keep reading.”
Why are you listening to that voice? Why are you continuing to read the words in this story they have written, letting them paint pictures in your mind that you don’t really want to have there. You know you don’t want this. You’re a good person. Everything about this story screams *wrong*!
“Keep reading.”
Stop it! Put it down! You can’t actually be empathizing with this man. Agreeing with him at ANY level. He’s a monster! What he’s doing is horrible. Terrible. No matter how gentle his tone, whatever ‘kindness’ he seems to be showing, everything about this is inappropriate. Everything about him is wicked. Immoral. Sinful.
Wrong.
“Keep reading.”
Sons. Daughters. Sisters. Brothers. Lovers. Dear God, this is just all manner of an effed up mess, and why are you nodding your head at what he is saying? That’s not right. HE’S not right, nor are any of them and it’s four am and you need to put this down and stop reading because this is so, so indecent and you are better than this. Except you’re not because you just keep laying there, absorbing one page after another.
“Keep reading.”
You can’t even pretend you didn’t know what you were getting into. It’s not as if there weren’t trigger announcements everywhere. There always have been with anything related to the Inferno World. And yet the writing. The words. The images. Like a classic horror movie, it isn’t the visual that is making your pupils blown. It’s the visceral. The intellectual exploitation of a deep-seated taproot that these authors are manipulating to keep you pinned there. Providing just enough detail of what in any other circumstances might actually be considered normal in this world they’ve created where nothing is normal. And even knowing this, you still refuse to turn away.
Because it is good. Even though you know it shouldn’t be, it is. And you…
“Keep reading.”
Long, long after you know you should have stopped.
Inferno World is NOT for everyone. But there is no denying the power in this story, these words.
Start reading. If you dare.
And wrong. Oh, so wrong…
“Keep reading.”
You know you shouldn’t. You’ve been here before. This is not going to end well. They’re playing you, these two. Singly before, but now together. And in no instance in the past was there an ending that you walked away from unscathed.
“Keep reading.”
Why are you listening to that voice? Why are you continuing to read the words in this story they have written, letting them paint pictures in your mind that you don’t really want to have there. You know you don’t want this. You’re a good person. Everything about this story screams *wrong*!
“Keep reading.”
Stop it! Put it down! You can’t actually be empathizing with this man. Agreeing with him at ANY level. He’s a monster! What he’s doing is horrible. Terrible. No matter how gentle his tone, whatever ‘kindness’ he seems to be showing, everything about this is inappropriate. Everything about him is wicked. Immoral. Sinful.
Wrong.
“Keep reading.”
Sons. Daughters. Sisters. Brothers. Lovers. Dear God, this is just all manner of an effed up mess, and why are you nodding your head at what he is saying? That’s not right. HE’S not right, nor are any of them and it’s four am and you need to put this down and stop reading because this is so, so indecent and you are better than this. Except you’re not because you just keep laying there, absorbing one page after another.
“Keep reading.”
You can’t even pretend you didn’t know what you were getting into. It’s not as if there weren’t trigger announcements everywhere. There always have been with anything related to the Inferno World. And yet the writing. The words. The images. Like a classic horror movie, it isn’t the visual that is making your pupils blown. It’s the visceral. The intellectual exploitation of a deep-seated taproot that these authors are manipulating to keep you pinned there. Providing just enough detail of what in any other circumstances might actually be considered normal in this world they’ve created where nothing is normal. And even knowing this, you still refuse to turn away.
Because it is good. Even though you know it shouldn’t be, it is. And you…
“Keep reading.”
Long, long after you know you should have stopped.
Inferno World is NOT for everyone. But there is no denying the power in this story, these words.
Start reading. If you dare.
September 14, 2020
Just when I thought I've seen all the possible depraved and tragic things that can happen to a Greene woman the Inferno world wants to prove me wrong. That ending certainly had me feeling feelings. However I'm getting ahead of myself.
As a side note I wish there was a Greene family tree(or should it be called a family wreath?) and timeline to reference somewhere. It kinda hurts my head to think ok who is their father/greatgrandfather or mother/aunt connections. Not important but something I would totally look at and study needlessly.
Of all the f'ed up men trying to carry on Luke's legacy in the Inferno world I thought Bryden got it figured out. Yes he is a delusional incestuous monster. At least all of his kids loved him and, in Inferno standards at least, they weren't horribley traumatized by him loving them. They welcomed it. Well the ones that were still alive.
Bryden and Richter crossing paths was sure to be filled with conflict. Bryden being the oldest thinks himself as the heir to the Greene legacy. He wants to love and be loved by Richter.
Richter is young and arrogant. Richter was taught by Luke that he would be THE man of the house when he passed. No sharing of what was his and his alone. To him Brydren is the bastard with no rightful claim to the throne. Richter believes Bryden twisted what Luke taught to suit his selfish needs which doesn't rub him the right way.
These two brothers are two sides of the same coin. Them meeting definitely changes both their households forever.
As a side note I wish there was a Greene family tree(or should it be called a family wreath?) and timeline to reference somewhere. It kinda hurts my head to think ok who is their father/greatgrandfather or mother/aunt connections. Not important but something I would totally look at and study needlessly.
Of all the f'ed up men trying to carry on Luke's legacy in the Inferno world I thought Bryden got it figured out. Yes he is a delusional incestuous monster. At least all of his kids loved him and, in Inferno standards at least, they weren't horribley traumatized by him loving them. They welcomed it. Well the ones that were still alive.
Bryden and Richter crossing paths was sure to be filled with conflict. Bryden being the oldest thinks himself as the heir to the Greene legacy. He wants to love and be loved by Richter.
Richter is young and arrogant. Richter was taught by Luke that he would be THE man of the house when he passed. No sharing of what was his and his alone. To him Brydren is the bastard with no rightful claim to the throne. Richter believes Bryden twisted what Luke taught to suit his selfish needs which doesn't rub him the right way.
These two brothers are two sides of the same coin. Them meeting definitely changes both their households forever.
June 23, 2020
Every time I start one of these stories from the Inferno World, I have to mentally prepare myself. This is not a series that can be read without it causing an unsettling reaction. The content is gruesome in both the knowledge of what has happened and what will happen. This is not just in the context of "keeping it in the family" but the overall story itself. However, that is part of what makes this depraved series intriguing.
These authors separately are a force, in regards to their skill in writing and in their adeptness at drawing a reader in forcing them to be uncomfortable but invested enough to want to see how things play out. I liken it to a horrific train wreck where even though there are blood and carnage, that no matter what it makes people want to look to satisfy their morbid curiosity. That sums up, not only these authors but the books and characters as well.
Like all of the others, this is not an easy read, and just like every previous predecessor, I found myself wanting to dive into the psyche of these characters in order to understand them. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately if they keep writing in this world, I cannot understand it. It is unfathomable to me, and yet, that is part of the lure of this insanity. And therein lies the brilliance.
There will be triggers, so be warned and an ending that you see coming but not in the way that one might think.
These authors separately are a force, in regards to their skill in writing and in their adeptness at drawing a reader in forcing them to be uncomfortable but invested enough to want to see how things play out. I liken it to a horrific train wreck where even though there are blood and carnage, that no matter what it makes people want to look to satisfy their morbid curiosity. That sums up, not only these authors but the books and characters as well.
Like all of the others, this is not an easy read, and just like every previous predecessor, I found myself wanting to dive into the psyche of these characters in order to understand them. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately if they keep writing in this world, I cannot understand it. It is unfathomable to me, and yet, that is part of the lure of this insanity. And therein lies the brilliance.
There will be triggers, so be warned and an ending that you see coming but not in the way that one might think.
July 7, 2020
Ok. So it took a while for me to focus my thoughts enough to write this review.
I’m new to the inferno world. I purchased charity B’s desiccate and landed smack bang in the middle of this world. Needless to say I have since read every book in this twisted world.
Richter. He truly was his fathers son in the end. He wanted what he wanted, when he wanted it. He didn’t care who he hurt along the way. And wasn’t willing to adapt to a new world.
Bryden. I met Bryden in burned and fell in love with Ella and Wesley. Unfortunately in this world no one lives forever and poor Ella and Wesley are under the ground. He just wanted to make sure his family was loved. In a really fucked up way no less.
This book draws you in making you feel like everything is going to be all sunshine, rainbows and incestial happiness. But like I say nothing in this world lasts.
I will admit I hated Richter. I liked Skylar but Richter I wanted to slap round the head. And poor Cleo was so happy where she was. In a twisted sort of way.
This book will leave you with a twisted aftertaste in your mouth and the need for more. I’ve read all these books now and I still feel like there wasn’t enough. I need more answers. I feel Casey would make a good new generation of stories.
I’m new to the inferno world. I purchased charity B’s desiccate and landed smack bang in the middle of this world. Needless to say I have since read every book in this twisted world.
Richter. He truly was his fathers son in the end. He wanted what he wanted, when he wanted it. He didn’t care who he hurt along the way. And wasn’t willing to adapt to a new world.
Bryden. I met Bryden in burned and fell in love with Ella and Wesley. Unfortunately in this world no one lives forever and poor Ella and Wesley are under the ground. He just wanted to make sure his family was loved. In a really fucked up way no less.
This book draws you in making you feel like everything is going to be all sunshine, rainbows and incestial happiness. But like I say nothing in this world lasts.
I will admit I hated Richter. I liked Skylar but Richter I wanted to slap round the head. And poor Cleo was so happy where she was. In a twisted sort of way.
This book will leave you with a twisted aftertaste in your mouth and the need for more. I’ve read all these books now and I still feel like there wasn’t enough. I need more answers. I feel Casey would make a good new generation of stories.
July 6, 2020
Oh, screaming into my pillow, "oh hell no!" Groaning bc I know I am going in. Another Inferno World story is out! This is my first love-hate relationship with a series. Amazingly twisted and insanely taboo story. It is not a feel good story or a HEA but so freaking wrong, it's still good like I said love-hate. A family that loves physically, shows and shares love to every family member equally if not those who don't are quickly reminded to mind their father's rules. His views are your views. His actions will become your actions. Father is preparing his children for marriage in every way. Just as generations before him. Thankfully, this is fiction however, this cpuld also be metaphorical. Blindly following in our parents footsteps is not also wise. Growing up in Inferno World believing this is normal, acceptable, the correct way to act and think, generations of influence while being unable to discuss new ideas. It is Father's way or punishment. Oh, the mind of Ms. Bene bringing readers the dark and twisted goods I thank you!
July 7, 2020
Omg this book deserves 5 fantastic storytelling stars and more. These ladies did a awesome job of telling this story as your taking back to the Greene family and all their screwed up, incestial twisted side of thing's. Whew I feel like I've been pulled back and forth through the ringer with this book. If you've been reading this series then you know how this family likes to keep it in the family and if you haven't well your in for a big surprise. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down as Richter gets it in his head to try and find his baby sister Cleo his dad took away many years ago and finds out where she is and decides he's going to bring her home, but then he meets Bryden and finds out their brothers and then things get interesting from there.
I would recommend one clicking this if you've been reading the series..if you haven't you need to start.
I would recommend one clicking this if you've been reading the series..if you haven't you need to start.
June 23, 2020
Warning! --Very taboo subject matter. So much happens in this book I don’t even know where to begin. Luke’s sons are both a force to be reckoned with and between Bryden and Richter the battle of wills is intense. You are brought into the Greene family secrets quickly, the connection with the characters is felt right away and you are drawn into the taboo Inferno world. Will the family all come together for a new beginning or will the stronger brother lead the family in a new direction? I enjoyed the book so much and was immersed in the Green family legacy once more, which will leave you feeling off-balance. You are going to need a shower after this book, whether to cool down or to wash off how dirty you feel for enjoying it so much, or both.
July 5, 2020
Fuuuuuuuu... I am 10000% sure that I am broken after reading this. Yolanda Olson and Jennifer Bene got together to write one of the most twisted stories ever. I mean, yeah, twisted. Dark. Taboo. All that stuff.
At first, it almost seems like this book is all sweet and light, but once you get into it, yeah, you notice that it isn't. Bryden seems to be really nice and loving, and his family sure seems to love him.
I both did and didn't like Richter. I can't quite explain how that works, but it does. I can see where he wanted to live up to his example, but then he just didn't know how to deal with it. I think that he just expected everyone to fall in with what he wanted, but he just didn't know how to get it to happen.
At first, it almost seems like this book is all sweet and light, but once you get into it, yeah, you notice that it isn't. Bryden seems to be really nice and loving, and his family sure seems to love him.
I both did and didn't like Richter. I can't quite explain how that works, but it does. I can see where he wanted to live up to his example, but then he just didn't know how to deal with it. I think that he just expected everyone to fall in with what he wanted, but he just didn't know how to get it to happen.
July 3, 2020
The Inferno World has sucked me in.
And this story had me hooked and on edge from the start.
The Greene legacy continues in Scorched.
Two brothers,Bryden and Richter may share the same father.
But these men run their households very differently.
Both have learned the same thing from Luke.
But their takeaway from their experience is very opposite.
No matter how taboo the subject matter is,I couldn’t help rooting for the brothers.
Their story is raw,gritty and unpredictable.
Like I said it had me on edge and my heart thumping wildly.
Once I started I couldn’t put it down until “The End”.
Which I hope is not the case.
I want more from this messed up family.
And this story had me hooked and on edge from the start.
The Greene legacy continues in Scorched.
Two brothers,Bryden and Richter may share the same father.
But these men run their households very differently.
Both have learned the same thing from Luke.
But their takeaway from their experience is very opposite.
No matter how taboo the subject matter is,I couldn’t help rooting for the brothers.
Their story is raw,gritty and unpredictable.
Like I said it had me on edge and my heart thumping wildly.
Once I started I couldn’t put it down until “The End”.
Which I hope is not the case.
I want more from this messed up family.
July 5, 2020
Reading this book is like having bugs crawling through your veins. It is beyond dark, the darkness of nightmares, the boogeyman under your bed, the monster hiding behind your furniture. Bryden and Richter are equally scary in their mindset with their father’s voice running through their brain. While seemingly different, they have so many twisted ideas of a family it doesn’t matter if they are angry, or smiling, they want the same thing, and it is twisted. You will want to shower upon completion of this book. So let your mind get dirty and feel the bugs crawl over your body.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
July 6, 2020
This is a twisted story that will keep you on edge from the first to the last page! There is so much going on in this story that your head will be spinning and the taboo elements makes this really dark and twisted. I had this love hate relation with Bryden from the start and Bryden`s takes it over the top. Two brothers, two families, edgy, scary, taboo and twisted story. You will be immersed into their dark world, both trying to follow in their father's footsteps. This was my first in the Inferno world and I will make sure that I read the rest of them. I honestly volunteered to review this story.
November 3, 2025
I did not want to read the first books of this series but read the last and this was well written compelling. Well I have read Spark about how he became the psychpath that he is. Then got brave and read Inferno. Scorched in my opinion is best out of the three --- Brayden I found a soft spot for he really wanted to come from a place of love but no one in these stories have any idea of what love should be but I liked that Brayden seemed more humane he valued his children rather than Luke who seems to hate his children --and like many others have written he brings up a lot of conflicting emotions.
June 26, 2020
A co write book in the Inferno world created by Yolanda Olson. You need to have read Inferno books written by Yolanda Olson and Burned by Jennifer Bene otherwise this book won’t make any sense.
What can I say about this book?
It is one mental, crazy, kinky, cult like, dirty, at times violent and ****ed up book. If you enjoy reading about ****ed character doing ****ed things then this is the book for you. I loved every word and wanted more.
Jennifer Bene and Yolande Olsen have to co wrote more
What can I say about this book?
It is one mental, crazy, kinky, cult like, dirty, at times violent and ****ed up book. If you enjoy reading about ****ed character doing ****ed things then this is the book for you. I loved every word and wanted more.
Jennifer Bene and Yolande Olsen have to co wrote more
July 6, 2020
Luke/Pater May be dead, but he is still causing problems for his family. The Greene family legacy must continue. This is like a next generation story, dark and taboo-so dark and depraved, you want to shower after you read it. These authors have written together seamlessly. I had this squeamish sense of uneasiness throughout and had no idea where it was going to go, and now I have a massive book hangover. Brilliant for fans of pitch black.
I received a copy of this book. My honest opinion is voluntarily provided.
I received a copy of this book. My honest opinion is voluntarily provided.
July 7, 2020
Wow! While I kind of know what to expect, I didn't see the way it ended coming. It kept me on the edge of my seat especially towards the ends.
Richter wants to find his sister that has been gone since she was little. Skylar, his other sister, is not so sure that's a good idea. Richer finds her but what he didn't expect was who had her. Bryden says she arrived when she was five. He has loved her ever since. Richter and Bryden don't see eye to eye. Secrets are revealed and some not so nice. Read this to find out how it all ends. Not what I expected for the ending. Well done!
Richter wants to find his sister that has been gone since she was little. Skylar, his other sister, is not so sure that's a good idea. Richer finds her but what he didn't expect was who had her. Bryden says she arrived when she was five. He has loved her ever since. Richter and Bryden don't see eye to eye. Secrets are revealed and some not so nice. Read this to find out how it all ends. Not what I expected for the ending. Well done!
July 10, 2020
Omg this book seriously broke me! It’s been a couple of days and I still haven’t been able to start another book.
It’s dark, taboo, twisted and depraved. It’s everything wrong but if you don’t know anything else how do you know if it’s right or wrong.
I became so invested in these characters and even started to root for the ones I shouldn’t. My heart was breaking in the end and I was crying ugly tears. But I still wouldn’t want it any other way.
It was beautifully written and my favorite from Inferno World. And I hope there will be more. I need more!
It’s dark, taboo, twisted and depraved. It’s everything wrong but if you don’t know anything else how do you know if it’s right or wrong.
I became so invested in these characters and even started to root for the ones I shouldn’t. My heart was breaking in the end and I was crying ugly tears. But I still wouldn’t want it any other way.
It was beautifully written and my favorite from Inferno World. And I hope there will be more. I need more!
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