Love this book and the entire Hades series! If you enjoy a strong FMC, action packed story line, and well written spice, you will enjoy this read! I fell in love with these characters and could not put this down!

I absolutely loved this story!!!! I was hooked from beginning to end and that cliffhanger ending left me wanting more. The suspense in this story was everything!!! As well as the steamy scenes because damn they were HOT. I love Hayden (Hades) and the power, confidence, and take-charge attitude she has, as well as the love she has for her sister Persephone (Seph). Lucas was everything from the moment he sat down on that bar stool. There was just something about him and I felt the same way when it came to Zed. There's just something about the two of them that is just mesmerizing. I feel a little differently about Cass, as he's killing me with the back and forth, but I know that when it happens it will be off the charts. It's not hard to see the chemistry between Hades and the close men in her life. Someone is out for revenge and everyone Hades cares about is at risk including herself. There were definitely some surprises in this story, along with the suspense, revenge, steamy scenes, laugh out loud moments, and more. I don't want to give anything away, because this is a series worth reading, and one I will be recommending. I am excited to read the next book in this series because I'm not even close to getting enough of these characters. I haven't read the Madison Kate series but after reading this book and after finishing this series, I already know those are the books I will be reading next.

I went into this book having not read the Madison Kate series and still had a good time. I don't read a lot of mafia/gangster romance so this was a great quick read. I enjoyed the tough FMC Hayden/Hades and how she runs the gangs with ruthlessness. I actually really enjoyed the mystery part of it and really want to know who is trying to take her down as the leader of the Timberwolves. The RH aspect is fun and it'll be interesting to see how the next books will have Hades deal with her other love interests.

Hades is absolutely AMAZING!

I loved Logan, Cass, and Zed. Tate James is a phenomenal author and living in her world is a gift. I dove into this series shortly after finishing reading MK, and when you immersion read these, it is next level. The audiobooks take a graphic audio approach that is really exciting.

You definitely have to be ready to dive directly into Anarchy because that cliff just shoves you right into your emotions!

I had been waiting to start this spin off series because I absolutely loved the MK books. I was a bit worried at the beginning of this one that it wouldn’t live up to MK and her boys, but by the middle of it I fell in love with these characters and am so happy to be back in Shadow Grove.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tate James does it again! I enjoyed her last series (Madison Kate), and I honestly think I'm going to like this one even better! Hades is such a fun, strong willed and absolute bad*ass of a character who I liked even better than Madison Kate. She brought the perfect blend of sardonic humor, epicness and emotion that made this book such an SLAY read.

“If a gang leader only had one mode of transport, were they even successful? Doubtful.”

I love seeing a story where it's the FMC who's the mafia / gang leader, it just hits different. I also love how Tate James can write a book that is SCORCHING (someone please get me some water, I beg you), but still has a strong plot. There were so many twists and turns, I was literally on the edge of my seat the whole time.

One other thing I love (I know I sound like a broken record, but what isn't there to love about a Tate James book), is that Zed, Cass and Lucas are all so distinct from each other. In RH or why-choose books, I sometimes find that the guys just all blur together / seem like the same person. But the author does a great job of making defined, robust characters who all have their own voice and complicated backstories - not to mention chilling villain's and fleshed out side characters.

ALSO I should have seen this coming.. but the CLIFFY... WHYYYY. *trips over feet running to read the next book*

There is no possible way this author could write something that doesn't suck me in from the get go. I read Madison Kate series first so I was so ready for this spin off. It did not disappoint. Tate James is the queen of cliff hangers for me so I come with a warning....be prepared.

Hades, Lucas, Cass, + Zed

-whychoose romance
-collectors edition harem
-mc club
-one night stand
-bad@ss fmc

this was the first RH i’ve ever read where the guys weren’t besties before all going after the same gal & it is an interesting dynamic to me! tho our little gumdrop is the cutest! & zeddy bear is sure to be delicious! i can’t wait for them to continue on here! that cliffhanger tho was a doozy!!

I’m deeply annoyed that two of the characters are named Hayden and Zayden. I know that’s not what they go by for the majority of the series, but I still hate this.

Hades is the FMC I had hoped for going into the Madison Kate series. I finally got it. She’s a b@d@ss and doesn’t take shit from anyone. She doesn’t just talk a big game. She’s feared and respected because she’s earned it.

I loved Cass in the Madison Kate series and I’m so happy he’s a main character in this one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️/5

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this review copy. Decision to read/review was my own. Opinion is my own.

A badass gang leader who’s trying to reform and restructure her gang, a rival leader, her second in command and the new stripper? Obsessed. Hades is everything we need in a FMC and the fact that she took down her family and her creepy ex makes it even better all in the name of protecting herself and her sister. I can’t wait to see where this series goes, with Tate you know it’s going to be a wild ride

This is the first book of four, in the Hades series by Tate James.
I didnt know at the time that I should prob finish the Madison Kate series BEFORE I started this one but I do now!
So stop!!! Finish that series first!
Also, it’s another reverse harem! YASSSS!!!!
This book did have some mysterious suspense moments and a little bit of “whodunnit” vibes but it definitely leaves you wanting more! While it is a why choose romance the FMC doesn’t actually bed more than 1 in this book, but the other men are there and definitely a temptation!!
This book does end on a cliffhanger.. so get ready for book 2!