The Annihilator
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i always have a thing for the darkest one in the series. this was no exception.
book boyfriend:
Dainn Blackthorne
genre
dark romance
tropes in this book
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this book belongs because…
he’s so ruthless, but then you see how he cares for her. how he waits for her. yeah, i’m done.
verdict
my favorite in the dark verse series. she’s got problems. he’s got problems. but he doesn’t care. he saves her, waits for her, helps her heal. it’s so fucking good.
vibe
dark, obsessive, and somehow so tender when it comes to her.
spice
chapter index
The Annihilator spicy chapters
- 19
reader fit
you want a dangerous man who has the patience to let her heal and absolutely none for the people who hurt her.
you want something light or dark romance without heavy trauma. this one is dark, and i mean that.
content warnings
this one deals heavily with trafficking, rape, abuse, and trauma. there’s also graphic violence and suicidal ideation. read the full content warnings at the beginning of the book.
standalone + hea
book 5 in the dark verse series. not a standalone. ends on a semi-cliffhanger, with the story continuing in the syndicater.
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The Annihilator quotes
‹ all quotes“We were two broken things pretending we could save each other.”
— The Annihilator by RuNyx
‹ all quotes“You have many wishes left in you, flamma, and I will lay every single one of them at your feet. Just keep fucking breathing, got that?”
— The Annihilator by RuNyx
‹ all quotes“The deepest desires of your heart, the softest secrets of your soul, the meanest moments in your mind. I know them all, I own them. Every desire, every secret, every thought.”
— The Annihilator by RuNyx
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frequently asked questions
The Annihilator faq
what is the annihilator about?
lyla has spent years trapped in the trafficking world. dainn is the shadow man who becomes obsessed with her and wants her out. it’s their story, but everything happening across the dark verse series is catching up with them too.
is the annihilator spicy?
yes. i rated it 4/5 because there’s plenty of spice, but the way he takes his time with her is what gets me.
is the annihilator a standalone or part of a series?
it’s book 5 in the dark verse series. start with the predator. you need the books before this one.
does the annihilator have a happy ending?
not a complete one here. it ends on a semi-cliffhanger, and the story continues in the syndicater.
is there cheating?
no, there is no cheating. tf.
who is the fictional bf in the annihilator?
dainn blackthorne. the shadow man.
what tropes are in the annihilator?
mafia romance, obsession, and touch her and die.
is the annihilator on kindle unlimited?
yes!
what is the correct reading order for the annihilator?
who should read—or skip—the annihilator?
read it if you want a dangerous man who has the patience to let her heal. skip it if you want something light or dark romance without heavy trauma.