It was short. It was chaotic. It was… not the dark masterpiece I was hoping for. 😈🔥

So why did I still finish it in one sitting—and why am I still side-eyeing those Dark Kings? Come see what worked… and what definitely didn’t.

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My Review

Alright my dark little book club… let’s talk about Code of Silence 😈📚

I picked this one up because I saw it recommended as a must-read before diving back into the L.O.R.D.S. series (especially with Chaotic on the horizon 👀). Consider this my prep work before re-entering that deliciously twisted world.

Let’s just say… this wasn’t my favorite stop along the way.

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🔥 The Good (Because There Was Some)

First things first—it’s short. Just over 200 pages. You can devour this in one sitting, and honestly, that works in its favor.

It moves fast. It keeps you mildly hooked. There’s enough suspense to carry you through to the end without rage-quitting.

And Luca? Yummy. That man had potential.

“Get mad, baby,” he whispers roughly. “Spread those soft legs and let me show you why you were always my favorite.”

I also loved getting more Jasmine. Since I’ve already read all the L.O.R.D.S. books, seeing familiar faces pop up was a fun little bonus. The introduction to the Dark Kings and this new secret-society energy? That part intrigued me the most.

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😵‍💫 The Frustrations

Now… let’s talk about what didn’t work for me.

The story felt very repetitive. Heroine gets upset. She storms off. Someone grabs her arm. She cries. Repeat. I swear this happened so many times I lost count. And the crying? All. The. Time.

The characters felt flat. I kept mixing up the Kings because they all blended together. The “bad guys” didn’t feel distinct enough to stand out beyond their names. There were secondary characters—like the brother (Matteo? I think?)—who appeared early on and then basically vanished into thin air. Plot threads popped up and then quietly disappeared.

There were also a few plot holes I couldn’t quite ignore—but I won’t spoil anything here.

And our heroine… bless her heart. She suffered from severe oblivious-to-the-danger-staring-her-in-the-face syndrome. It nearly cost her everything.

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📖 Writing & World-Building

The writing itself is solid, but the short length doesn’t allow for much emotional depth. Every chapter includes a flashback. I understand the purpose, but being constantly told instead of shown grew a little tedious.

It also isn’t nearly as dark or spicy as the L.O.R.D.S. series. Compared to the chaos those Lords and Ladies get up to? This almost feels fade-to-black adjacent.

I also went in mildly confused because I didn’t realize this series shifts from mafia vibes into the Dark Kingdom Kings—an entirely different secret society dynamic. So just know that going in.

Honestly, this reads more like a prequel novella meant to introduce the world and characters rather than a fully developed standalone story.

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💭 Final Thoughts

Did I enjoy it? For the most part, yes.

Did it emotionally wreck me or give me unforgettable characters? No.

But as a quick, surface-level dark romance with some suspense and a peek into the Dark Kings world, it works. It’s entertaining. It’s fast. It fills the gap while waiting for bigger, darker chaos.

If you’re a fan of the genre and want something quick and easy before diving back into heavier reads, give it a shot. Just don’t expect a masterpiece—or something you’ll still be thinking about next month.

I’m hopeful the Dark Kingdom series deepens, darkens, and sharpens its claws as it goes on—because the potential is definitely there.

Next up? Titan’s story. I’m diving in and crossing my fingers that things get stronger, darker, and way more addictive from here. Stay tuned, Good Girls. 💋📚

🌟🌟🌟 3/5 Stars from this “Good Girl”

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