Monster Trilogy · 2023
Blood of My MonsterSpice level, tropes & is it dark romance?
by Rina Kent
Spice 4/5 (Explicit) · Darkness 3/5 (Dark) · 4 trigger warnings flagged
Blood of My Monster is book 1 of Monster Trilogy by Rina Kent, first published in 2023. Expect revenge, morally grey, mafia and enemies to lovers. We score it spice 4 (explicit) and darkness 3 (dark). Its author-listed warnings include torture, kidnapping and trauma. Our scores lean on what readers report, not on a full reread, so treat them as a guide. This note is ours. It is not a publisher blurb.
First published: 2023. Book 1 of Monster Trilogy.
Blood of My Monster tropes
On this shelf, Blood of My Monster is filed under Revenge romance, Morally grey heroes, Mafia dark romance and Enemies to lovers. Each tag opens more books with that trope.
Blood of My Monster spice level
Is Blood of My Monster dark romance?
Yes. Blood of My Monster scores 3 of 5 on our darkness scale (Dark).
Spice and darkness are separate scores. More dark books. How we rate.
Blood of My Monster trigger warnings
Verified from author's content notes · Source: Rina Kent's content warning page (one list for the Monster Trilogy), checked 14 October 2026. Flags grouped by us. Also on that list: harassment. Read the author's list.
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Monster Trilogy reading order
Blood of My Monster is book 1 of 2 in Rina Kent's Monster Trilogy series. Start here.
- Book 1 Blood of My Monster (this book) · 2023
- Book 2 Lies of My Monster · 2023
Order checked against the StoryGraph Monster Trilogy series page on 13 October 2026. The Monster Trilogy series in order.
Who it's for
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Books like Blood of My Monster
Matched on shared tropes, then the closest spice and darkness scores. Other books in the same series are listed above, not here.
- The Serpent's Bride
The Serpent's Bride
Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Possessive Enemy
Possessive Enemy
Michelle Heard
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●●
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- The Truths We Burn
The Truths We Burn
Monty Jay
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●●
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Revenge romance
- Girl in Black and White
Girl in Black and White
Danielle Lori
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●○○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- The Darkest Temptation
The Darkest Temptation
Danielle Lori
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●○○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Wreck & Ruin
Wreck & Ruin
Emma Slate
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●○○
Shared: Enemies to lovers, Revenge romance
- Eulogy
Eulogy
Rachel Van Dyken
Spice ●●●○○Dark ●●●○○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Enemies to lovers
- Lies of My Monster
Lies of My Monster
Rina Kent
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Mafia dark romance, Morally grey heroes
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Questions readers actually ask
What is the spice level of Blood of My Monster?
Blood of My Monster spice level is 4 of 5 (Explicit). On-page sex, clearly written. Darkness is a separate score: 3 of 5 (Dark).
What are the Blood of My Monster trigger warnings?
Graphic: Torture. Moderate: Kidnapping, War. Minor: Trauma. These are book-specific flags from the author's own content notes, grouped by us, plus any community-sourced additions. Read the full list before you start.
Is Blood of My Monster dark romance?
Yes. Blood of My Monster scores 3 of 5 on our darkness scale (Dark). Harm is part of the romance, not a footnote.
What tropes are in Blood of My Monster?
On this shelf Blood of My Monster is filed under Revenge romance, Morally grey heroes, Mafia dark romance and Enemies to lovers.
Who is Blood of My Monster for?
For a reader who wants revenge and morally grey with explicit spice. Look at the warnings before you commit.
What are some books like Blood of My Monster?
Matched on shared tropes and similar spice and darkness: The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley; Possessive Enemy by Michelle Heard; The Truths We Burn by Monty Jay; Girl in Black and White by Danielle Lori; The Darkest Temptation by Danielle Lori; Wreck & Ruin by Emma Slate. More read-alikes, each with a reason, are on zademasked.com/like/blood-of-my-monster.
Is Blood of My Monster a standalone?
No. Blood of My Monster is book 1 of 2 in the Monster Trilogy series by Rina Kent.
What order should I read the Monster Trilogy series in?
1. Blood of My Monster; 2. Lies of My Monster.
How many books are in the Monster Trilogy series?
The Monster Trilogy series by Rina Kent has 2 main books.
What is the Blood of My Monster age rating?
We'd say 18+. Spice sits at 4/5 (explicit) and darkness at 3/5 (dark). That's our recommendation, not an official rating, so read the trigger warnings as well.
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