Restitution (The Edge of Darkness: Book 3) (The Edge of Darkness Trilogy)

Restitution 🖤🔥 by @authorleighriversThey created a weapon—and it may be their downfall.Kade is spiraling, fueled by revenge against those who tore his life apart. His family is in danger, his mind fractured, and the girl he loves has been taken. Stacey, trapped by the very monster who stole Kade, refuses to give up. She’ll risk everything to bring him back.As war looms, can they break free before it’s too late?Oh, my heart—my shattered, broken heart. I honestly don’t know how I’m supposed to recover from this series. Edge of Darkness Trilogy wrecked me in the best (and worst) ways. Leigh Rivers, you’ve created a kingdom I’ll never forget.Kade and Stacey’s journey was everything—painful, passionate, and powerful. Over three books, we’re dragged through the trenches of heartbreak, loss, and raw survival. Watching how Bernadette broke Kade? Gut-wrenching. I was ready to jump into the pages and fight right alongside them.Their love was messy, deep, and completely consuming. They loved hard—and were broken even harder. And let’s take a moment for Daddy Tobias… whew. I need his story immediately. 😮‍💨🤤This series will stick with me. I already miss these characters like they’re real people. And those three epilogues? THANK YOU. I was prepared to riot if we didn’t get that closure.⚠️ Please check trigger warnings—this is a dark, emotionally heavy series.Now excuse me while I grieve the loss of some of the most unforgettable characters I’ve ever read. 🥺😭Read if you like:Revenge plot 🖤Broken/ Damaged hero 💀Dark romance 🖤Trama Bonding 💀Ratings:⭐️: 5/5🌶️: 4/5📖: 525📚: dark romance

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ /5Format: Physical/ E-BookThoughts:I don’t think I can rate these books individually since the story unfolds across all three, but each book is a 5 star read. I’m so glad I buddy read this with my best friend because I honestly couldn’t have done it alone. 😭💕The story of Stacey and Kade is heart-wrenching yet beautiful. I cried throughout the series (tearing up even as I write this). KADE MITCHELL. The man, the myth, my emotional undoing. He must be protected at all costs!! I went in expecting a typical obsessive, dark romance MMC… but I was so wrong.He’s so deeply layered, vulnerable, and heartbreakingly human. Through flashbacks we are able to see the old Kade, the one that asked if he’s being too much, the one that tries to be the best man, and the one that lays his heart bare for Stacey. And then, present-day Kade? Unrecognizable (not his fault). Watching him throughout the series shattered me. 😭😭 thanks Leigh 😭Stacey, my brave, beautifully broken girl, her patience, her acceptance, her light was everything. I wanted to hug her through the pages. 😭 Her journey and the way she loved Kade through everything made me love her just as fiercely.These two have an iron grip on my heart. Their journey destroyed me but I loved it either way. (Also LOVED reading about Tobias 😍, Base and Barry 😂😂)

⭐ Rating: 4/5⭐There’s no neat or polished way to wrap up how this trilogy made me feel. Kade and Stacey’s story will stick with me for a long, long time. Their journey is raw, brutal, and devastating in so many ways, but it’s also layered with moments of healing and genuine love that made it impossible for me to look away.The trauma these two endured is overwhelming, and yet their growth, both individually and together, was stunning. Stacey absolutely floored me with her strength. She never faltered in her support of Kade, never once considered walking away even when she had every reason to. She held firm in her love for him while also learning to prioritize herself, and that made me admire her even more. Her story was powerful.And Kade… there truly are no words. His vulnerability, his pain, the way he tried to protect those he loved even when he felt unworthy, it all hit me so hard. I love that man more than I can explain. His story was EVERYTHING. The way he softened with Stacey, how he showed up for her while carrying so much darkness himself, he deserves the world and then some. Watching them finally choose happiness after all that suffering made their ending feel earned.I also fell hard for the side characters, particularly Base. Goodness.. that man .. I am begging for his and Lu’s story. I don’t think I’ll survive it, but I need it. Tobias? Unhinged, terrifying, and yet somehow magnetic. His book is going to absolutely destroy me and I’ll thank it for doing so.The flashbacks were a strong addition, getting that extra context helped deepen my connection to everything that unfolded. That said, I did feel like the pacing was a little off at times. Some sections dragged while others flew by too quickly, especially the ending. A few moments felt repetitive, but it never pulled me out of the story completely because I was so invested in the characters. The mix of heavy themes, dark humor, and tender moments helped balance things out.Ultimately, this series took me on an emotional rollercoaster and left me feeling both shattered and full. I’m going to miss Kade and Stacey, but I’m beyond happy they found their forever. After everything they went through, they deserved it.If you’re looking for a dark romance that digs deep into emotional wounds while still giving you hope, love, and healing, this is it. Just be ready for the ache.