You Should've Stayed Home

Willow, or Odie as Ari affectionally calls her, and Ari have swapped captivity for vengeance. The duo prowls the back roads hunting traffickers, each day sharpening skills and nerves. Odie trains Ari to lean into the darkness that once broke her. Their latest rescue mission goes off script and a new predator circles. Can they track this ruthless woman before she turns the game on them?

Spillin’ the Book Tea:
Pause here if you skipped You Should’ve Kept Driving. That first ride is required reading or nothing I say will make sense, and trust me, you want the context. Go read it, then come back for the carnage.

All set? Good. Odeya Willamina Parks (aka Willow or Odie) returns in full force. She is an unhinged vigilante who knows exactly what she is eating and why. There is no blackout barbecue. Every bite is intentional and the thigh cut still gets a wink from me. Underneath the knives and one liners she is a layered mess of intellect, emotion, and pure focus. Cold calculation rules most of her choices until Ari steps into the frame. For that girl she digs up a softer side, though “soft” for Odie still involves duct tape and nightmares.

Ari’s transformation is the real glow up. Once a terrified captive, she now shadows Odie like a little sister who traded therapy for weapons training. Their bond feels oddly wholesome because it is glued together with trauma, dark jokes, and a mutual hobby of removing predators from the gene pool. I relate hard when they stop to complain about a song stuck on loop. That brain static is painfully real.

Savino keeps the throttle jammed forward. Twists snap like rubber bands, torture scenes earn new patents in cruelty, and the spice hits often enough to fog up your glasses. Yes, some scenes come with clear consent. Others not so much There is no middle ground with these characters. You either cheer them on or you pray someone locks them up. Right and wrong smear together until only loyalty matters.

If you loved Sibby from the Cat and Mouse duet, picture her older, calmer, and running a business plan for revenge. That is Odie. The book is witty, twisted, and absolutely unhinged. I devoured it with the same enthusiasm Odie brings to dinner minus the human entrée, of course.

The Vibes It Brings:

M.A. Savino has done it again. Her writing style pulls you in and doesn't let go. Seriously be ready to cancel all plans because you will not be putting this book down.

The story continues of Odie as you dive more into her history of what made her the woman she is today. Ari, who Odie unwilling took under wing, is learning the ways of how to continue Odie's mission. You have some characters from the first book and new ones who help build the plot. The twists and turns are exquisited in a way that leave you speechless and needing to recover as your mind will be blown.

Just like the first book You Should've Kept Driving you are instantly pulled into Odie's world. I love that the author writes like you are in Odie's head hearing her thoughts and seeing the world around her. Descriptions has your brain playing it like a movie in your head. Character buildup and the plot is laid out well so you don't feel like you are missing out on anything. The gore and erotic scenes adds to the story taking nothing away. Really with Odie you don't expect anything less.

If you have triggers these books are not for you. What type of triggers, everything, don't even give it try. Don't have triggers grab these books and thank me later for the recommendation.

The one thing I disliked is that I finished the book. This series is one you wish the books didn't end or you could read again for the first time. I can't wait for the next one in this series.

Thank you M.A. Savino for giving me the honor to read another of your amazing books.

Love, love, love!!! Can I say it's a chef's kiss!

Get yourself ready for a wild, and wicked ride! The girls are back and they're not playing nice. Odie and Ari are on a vengeful mission to take down the scum of the earth.

Melissa blends suspense, emotion, and erotica, to create a gripping story. Odie and Ari's friendship is hilarious and heartwarming, even as they're thrown into one dangerous situation after another. Their dynamic is a thrilling mix of loyalty and banter that keeps you wanting more from them.

Odie's bold sęxųąl escapades add an extra layer of intrigue and spice, making this thriller even more electrifying, hot, hot, hot

Melissa's sharp and evocative writing paints vivid scenes that will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning the pages.

As the tension cranks up and the stakes skyrocket, you'll be totally hooked on this riveting tale. Melissa's masterful storytelling and the unforgettable bond between Odie and Ari make book 2 in the "You Should've" series, an absolute must-read!