Darling Venom By Parker S. Huntington (2025)

Readers who love The Ravenhood series or Colleen Hoover, and don't mind a "ugly cry" book.

At over 600 pages, it is a slow burn. Some readers find the internal monologues lengthy, while others find them essential for the emotional depth. ⚠️ Final Verdict

Their relationship is born from shared trauma. It is toxic, sharp, and deeply sad before it ever becomes romantic. ✍️ Writing Style & Themes Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington

Huntington uses incredibly poetic, almost flowery language. It matches the "dark academia" aesthetic of the setting.

The "villain" who isn't really a villain. He is cold, angry, and drowning in his own loss. Readers who love The Ravenhood series or Colleen

Emotional payoff is huge; the chemistry is electric; the ending feels earned.

📍 This book contains heavy themes of suicide and self-harm. Please check full content warnings before diving in. ⚠️ Final Verdict Their relationship is born from

It begins with a chance meeting on a rooftop between Charlotte and Kellan, two lonely teenagers.