Kursed Reads's Reviews > Tasting Clementine

I feel so conflicted. And tingly.

When Holly said TC is dark, she wasn’t lying. It’s far more dark and twisted than I was expecting despite the warning. Let’s just call it 17 shades of f.c.u.k.e.d up.

August and Clementine Jackson are step-siblings who’ve only recently met. With no one else to turn to, they are both under Jack’s roof. The problem is that they share feelings for one another. When August learns of the depraved nature of Clemmie and Daddy’s relationship, he becomes very protective, vowing to take her away when they turn 18. Since it’s all she’s ever known, Clemmie is baffled by his concern and is conflicted about leaving.

When things take a turn, Clemmie has time to really contemplate whether she wants to spend the rest of her life behind the mansion’s gates.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥1/2
Darkness: 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😩🤬🥵🤯🫣
Ending: 💕 {HFN}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}

🗂 Genre: Dark Romance

✨ Tropes: Forbidden, Manipulation

💋 Kinks: LOTS

⚠️ Warning: It’s definitely NSFW or with a kiddo by your side. In fact, I would highly recommend you read this one after dark to avoid side eye or awkward conversations.

🚩 Safety Squad: TC is one giant red flag. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!

📣 Type: Tasting Clementine is part of The Vanta Collection series/world, but can be read as a standalone.

🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.