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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Alisa Boomer

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trigger warnings:frequent mentions of childhood sexual abuse & ending their own life thoughts/urges

All of Kells’ book are fast-pasted & explosive, but this is the first one that made me cry. Two lost souls, on the brink of giving up, meet by pure chance. With their brand of misery, they become each other’s light. Can two broken souls piece each other back together? You finally get a peak into the last book and it needs to get here NOW!!

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Wild Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Alisa Boomer

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book does not disappoint as third installment of this series! Just as action-packed as the first two, the emotional suspense just pulls at your heart strings! Both hiding their pasts, the main couple cannot deny their once-lost connection! Can their relationship survive their secrets being revealed? And the brothers from her other books making an appearance was just the icing on the cake!

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Alisa Boomer

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow #2)Cold Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cold Bastard is such a whirlwind!! I am a sucker for the classic cold, stern, control-freak male lead whose entire routine-only life gets totally disrupted by the leading lady! Curves & glasses tempt him too far. And he doesn’t even know how much she will corrupt! You HAVE to read this one!

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Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by India Kells – Review by Alisa Boomer

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Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #1)Lost Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lost Bastard had me a little nervous to start because I am not a huge organized crime fan. It swept me off my feet! The female lead is so powerful in her own right! And a witty alpha male is always swoon-worthy. Wrap that all up in an action-packed page turner and watch the sparks fly!

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kellis-Review by Elena Tobar

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The heat between Sam and Ellie is smoldering but there’s a much deeper connection between them, just longing to be explored. Fate had Sam dial Ellie’s number that night when they were each so close to ending it all. They found a lifeline in each other and the evil monster that is his father brought them even closer together. When I read what that monster did to Sam when he was a young boy my heart absolutely broke for him. No child should have to go through that. Ellie is just the gentle soul that he needed to begin to heal his wounds and allow him to feel his heart again and give him a reason to live. There is so much action and danger in this story and so much heartbreak, until the very amazing ending that took my breath away. This story is incredible and absolutely one not to be missed!

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Corine Lombardi

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story hit home during this time of year.
Overcoming the bottom of the bottom and taking the chance of failing in life for love.
Sam is a beautiful character and he is dark and fabulous.
How one phone call can change your life, for the better!
This is a quick and enjoyable read and I am here for this entire series.
This author has an amazing way of quickly building an addictive world.
This book is number five of the series but honestly this book felt like a Stan alone to me.
I am glad I chose now to read this book as it matches the setting.
I look forward to reading the other books to this series.
Dark is an excellent way to describe this character and world that has been created.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Melissa Agena

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having a deep dark past can push you to a point of no return. Sam has finally had it. The last straw has finally broken. Dark Bastard is the fifth book in the Dark Sparrow Series by India Kells. Just as amazing as the books that came before it, this story takes us on a journey of two broken souls and a past that comes back to threaten them once again. Sam is about to make the most important call of his life when he makes a mistake and winds up talking to a woman who just might need him more than he thinks. And just when he thinks that Ellie is going to be okay, that deep dark past I spoke about earlier, yeah that one…well that comes back to hit him right in the face. Sam and Ellie both seem to have similar situations. Both the need to feel like the hero and savior and they both have sordid pasts. These two characters work so well together. You can’t help but fall in love with them and the story itself. I completely love this book and love this series. Of course, I always suggest that you read the series from the beginning that way you aren’t lost. However, you can read this book by itself. This book will not disappoint and I most definitely cannot wait to read the last book in the series!

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Wendy Wary

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an intriguing story from the beginning to the explosive end. Both Sam and Ellie are ready to embrace death after different traumatic events begin to take their toll, but a misdialed number brings them together in a twist of fate. Sam seeks out Ellie to make sure she’s okay, and she gets dragged into his dark, twisted world when his dad kidnaps them both for a sick agenda to take Sam under his wing. The pair work together to find an escape, but it’s uncertain if they can survive the mental anguish and seeds of doubt Sam’s dad plants during their captivity. They fall in love, but can they survive long enough to find a happy ending together.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by April McCoy

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A story that hits you right in the heart! 2 people at the end of their ropes finding each other in the most crazy way! This was by far my favorite and the authors telling of this tale took me to a whole other mindset! While I think you could read as a standalone though I definately reccomend reading them all!!🖤🖤

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Brooke Blackwell

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

India Kells really hit home with this series. Sam Sarkhan is a man haunted by his demons. That pain shows in Kells’ writing. This series is very griping and interesting. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I’d definitely recommend it to a friend.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Netania Lim

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read several of India Kells’ books and I love their romantic suspense, especially in this Dark Sparrow series. In this novel, Sam and Ellie are drawn to each other by a connection where sparks fly immediately, but they both have dark pasts that they have to overcome to be with each other. I felt like I wanted more depth, as this was quite a short read and the resolution seemed too easy. I also wanted to know more about the characters, rather than the plot. I would also mention trigger warnings for childhood sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. Overall, a quick romance read.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Ashley Dover

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sam Sarkan’s past is darker than anyone knows. After treading in the deep end of life too long, Sam is ready to end it all. But fate has him rethinking his decision. Sam planned to make a quick call to his brother Lazarus but dials the wrong number. On the line is Ellie McLaren, a 9-1-1 operator, who sounds just like he feels.

Sam rents an apartment right next door to her. With targets on the backs of all the brothers, Sam finds himself in a gunfight after Ellie drops by the day after he moves in. Running for their lives, Sam and Ellie end up at Lazarus’ as new battle lines with their father are drawn. With his money running out and his public image ruined, Jamieson Finch becomes deadlier.

Finch’s next manipulation will put Sam back in the place that he least desires to be…side-by-side with his father. Can Ellie keep Sam from falling back into the darkness? Will her light and his strength be enough to save both of them?

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True Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) by India Kells – Review by Ashley Dover

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True Bastard (Dark Sparrow #4)True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liam Harker is a Chicago Police Detective. A short time ago, he was injured in a gang shootout. His leg hasn’t recovered yet from the injury so he’s on medical leave from the force. While he is out of work, Liam decides to start working on Jamieson Finch’s finances.

Gabrielle, a friend of the family, brings in Sister Catronia Walsh to help with the financial puzzle because she is a whiz with numbers. Catronia grew up an orphan in a convent and now has to decide if she wants to continue with her commitment to be a nun.

When Liam and Catronia meet, electricity sparks with each touch. But Catronia is thrown off by some of her research into Finch’s finances. Will the brothers and Catronia solve the money puzzle before it’s too late?

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Wild Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Ashley Dover

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isabel Osborne is a blonde beauty that has faced some darks paths in her life. Now she is a successful consultant. Her company is sought after by companies and people who are looking to recreate an image.

Kai Jones was once a surfer and then a Delta Force operative. Now his life mission is to help his brothers bring down their menacing father, Jamieson Finch. Even with his military training, Kai is thrown off his carefree orbit when Izzy walks back into his life.

Finch hires Isabel’s firm to help him start a campaign for becoming the mayor of Chicago. Finch takes a quick liking to Isabel which has Kai on alert at all times.
Can Kai and his brothers keep her safe when Finch’s dark secrets surface?

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Ashley Dover

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow #2)Cold Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Archer Blackwell is a ruthless businessman. As he prepares to sell some of his vast empire, Archer moves his headquarters to Chicago temporarily. To do so he must hire a translator.

Zoe Somersby has a gift for learning languages. She learned as a child that these “powers” can be used against you. When Gabriella, head of the Dark Sparrows group, reaches out to her to help a friend in need. Zoe agrees to be a translator for Archer Blackwell.

Archer’s father, Jamieson Finch, is a cold, hard, ruthless man. He had six sons by various women. He left them all to the single mothers and the cruelty of life that became theirs. He’s involved somehow with Archer’s business sale.

Zoe is attracted to Archer, but she doesn’t realize that he’s been attracted to her. When her life is threatened, Archer becomes a strong protector. Can they both overcome past hurts to find a full life together?

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Austin

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. Once I started I couldn’t put it down.

Sam was ready to make a choice. While making one last phone call to his brother, he ends up calling a wrong number and talks to a woman who sounds like she needs to be saved. Sam’s plans change and he is determined to find this woman. With his brother’s help he is able to find where she works and lives.

These two both have heartbreaking pasts. And unfortunately Sam’s dark past comes back to haunt them. Can Sam keep Ellie safe and have a HEA with her?

Overall this was a great read. I will warn that there are triggers in the story. The author does a great job with her writing, you feel like you’re right there with the characters. My emotions were all over the place. This book can be read as a stand alone but I suggest starting with the first one. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story………my heart……this is truly one heck of a book. This book really tore my heart strings and some. The story of Sam and Ellie is truly heartbreaking and so emotional. Sam gets to his breaking point and one fateful phone call changes everything. I do not want to give away more or spoil the book but it is truly an emotional roller coaster for sure. Beware of triggers. Overall a fantastic read that is one wild, emotional ride.

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Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 1) by India Kells – Review by April McCoy

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Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #1)Lost Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story or Aleksi and Deva is dark, haunting, and hot as hell. I felt like I held my breath the whole book and there were many moments I jumped up! The start of the book had me going from the get go! It was another tale I couldn’t rip my mind from. I am definatelt looking forward to more from India Kells! Great book!

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Collier

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard, Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5 finally tells us more about Sam Sarkhan. Sam is ready for all this craziness in his life to end. A twist of fate in the form of a misdial, puts Ellie in his path. When he sticks around to make sure she is safe, his worst nightmare comes to life. This book tugged at my heart so much. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.

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True Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Collier

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True Bastard (Dark Sparrow #4)True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

True Bastard is the 4th book in the Dark Sparrow series. Our favorite Chicago cop, Liam Harker, is checking out the financials on dear old dad to find anything to finally bring him down. Novice nun Sister Catriona Walsh is a genius with numbers and has been enlisted to help Liam. Liam fights so hard to respect Catriona’s vows but she doesn’t make it easy on him. These books just keep getting better. I love the world created and the action that flies off the page.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells is the fifth book in the series. This story follows Sam and Ellie. Both of them are going through a really rough time in life but can they help each other see the light? This book is about the depths of the human soul and how some handle it. There are some sensitive sections of sexual abuse and suicide. I believe the author handles them well and uses them to develop the characters. I liked the characters and it was interesting to finally get to more of Sam in this book. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and reading more from this author in the future.

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Wild Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Collier

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Bastard, the third novel in the Dark Sparrow series, is gripping! Kai Jones, the laid back one in the crazy Hawaiian shirts, gets a blast from the past when Isabel Osborne walks back into his life. Isabel is a force all her own with a past she would rather keep to herself. I simply loved this story. Kia and Isabel are like magnets, it only takes a flip to repel or attract. I am so happy I have another book to read in this series!

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Collier

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow #2)Cold Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cold Bastard is the 2nd book in the Dark Sparrow series. India Kells has created a dark dangerous world of bastards. They are all so different yet all similar. Archer Blackwood doesn’t know about his father or brothers, but he’s about to. Zoe has a debt to repay, but Archer may be more than she bargained for. I love Zoe. It is not often the heroine is a curvy girl with fire inside.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Candida Hopper

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel
By India Kells

This book had me hooked right from the start as does every book I have read by this author. I became so invested I read it in one sitting.This book can be read as a standalone but it is my suggestion that you read these books in order for a better backstory and understanding of Sam’s and his brothers history. This book does contain triggers for some people. Both Sam and Ellie are at the end of their rope, they can’t take anymore mentally or emotionally, they are ready to give up on life. A wrong number changes everything for these two. Sam recognizes the same darkness that’s pulling him under in Ellie’s voice and he feels a very strong need to save her. Ellie has been kidnapped by Sam’s psychopath father and Sam will do whatever it takes to save Ellie and Ellie feels the same way about saving Sam from his father especially after learning of the horrific things his father did to him. This story is full of action, drama, romance, family, healing and more. This is a must read, I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read the next one in this series.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5) by India Kells

5out of 5 stars

Dark bastard is the fifth book in the Dark Sparrow series written by India Kells. I have read almost every book in this series and this author and she has me intrigued with this storyline/plot of this book/series. The characters are well written and I loved the way they played off each other with their quirkiness. This is a dark suspenseful with some action and romance thrown together.

Sam Sarkhan is a soldier, he knows the job is not finished; his father is still a threat to his bastard brothers and loved ones, but Sam’s strength has vanished. That is until he dialed a wrong number and connected with a soft female voice, as sad and lonely as he was.
Just when Sam gets ready to approach Ellie to drag her back from the edge his worst nightmare resurfaced and in order to save Ellie, he has to face his father. Will Sam save Ellie or will she save herself? Can they defeat his father this time? Will Sam and Ellie open their hearts to love or will they walk away from each other?

You will have to read this story to find out….
Tracy
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Wild Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 3) – Review by Jade Thomson

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well. I said on my last review that Hector is my favorite but Kai is a VERY close second. Not only do I love his choice of attire 😉, but I love HIM as well. All these bastards sure are drool worthy. And Isabel did NOT disappoint! She’s a close second favorite to being my favorite main (other than Zoe)! This third book of the series didn’t disappoint and if you’re reading this review- read the damn series! SO GOOD YALL! On to the next! 💖

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True Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) – Review by Jade Thomson

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True Bastard (Dark Sparrow #4)True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m always LOVING the books India Kells publishes. (I’m saying that after only reading this series but I don’t care!) Its about time Liam gets his own book (I read a brothers name and I’m ready for his book! 😉) Catriona was a different leading lady but I enjoyed her all the same! These brothers get my heart racing and make a girl wish she could step into the Dark Sparrow world! Read the damn series y’all! It’s easily one of my favorites I’ve discovered this year! Onto the next! 💖

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Jade Thomson

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Y’all. I’ve been waiting on Sams book and I. Was. Not. Disappointed. I have always enjoyed his interactions in the other books and Im so happy to read his! Ellie was interesting to read and she tugged at my heart. The prologue was what REALLY sucked me in. India Kells is able to deliver amazing storylines and characters that make you (the reader) so invested! Read the damn series y’all! Onto the next! 💖

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Amana DelFemine

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kells knocks this one out of the park. Dark Bastard is a book about who saves who. When two people come together because they each need something the other one has to offer but doesnt know they need. Sam has a very dark past when it comes to his father and Ellie has her own demons. They get stuck when Sams father ends up taking them and forcing them into roles they dont really want. The bond and growth Sam and Ellie go through is great. I enjoy Kells writing style and she keeps you turning the pages.

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard is the 5th book in the amazing Dark Sparrow series by India Kells. I have become a huge fan of India Kells over the last few years and the Dark Sparrow series is one of my favourite books series’.
Since I read the 4th book in the series and got a little tidbit of what was coming in Dark Bastard I could not wait to read Sam’s story. I just knew it was going to be deep and dark and amazing. I’m so glad to say that I was right (India Kells does not disappoint). Sam’s story makes for some very hard reading as both he and Ellie, the female lead, are both in a very bad place mentally but India Kells does the most amazing job and you are totally sucked into their story and taken on an amazing rollercoaster journey as they continue with the job of bringing down Sam’s evil father (father to all the ‘bastards’ in the series) and trying to keep themselves alive at the same time.
I absolutely loved Dark Bastard, not only for the amazing characters that Sam and Ellie are but the incredible storywriting ability that India Kells has.
We not only have one of the Bastard brothers left and I’m sure Oz’s story will be just as amazing as the 5 before. I can’t wait to see what India Kells has in store for Oz.

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