Deviant King by Rina Kent

Deviant King

Toxic Obsession Meets Elite Boarding School Drama

Written byRina Kent
Length10h55m
Release dateMay 15, 2020
GenreRomance
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (54 ratings)

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AuthorRina Kent
NarratorShane East, Keira Stevens
Runtime10h55m
PublishedMay 15, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (54 ratings)
CategoriesRomance
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*Deviant King* isn’t just another dark romance—it’s a masterclass in slow-burning, suffocating tension wrapped in the glittering veneer of elite academia. Rina Kent’s writing thrives in the gray spaces between obsession and devotion, where every glance feels like a threat and every whispered word carries the weight of a promise (or a warning). This isn’t a love story; it’s a power play disguised as one, where the king of Royal Elite School doesn’t just want your heart—he wants to dismantle you first.

The dual narration by Shane East and Keira Stevens elevates the audiobook into something visceral. East’s performance as the titular king is all velvet menace, his voice dripping with the kind of arrogance that makes you lean in closer, while Stevens delivers a heroine whose defiance cracks under pressure—until it doesn’t. The production leans into the claustrophobic atmosphere, with pacing that mirrors the protagonist’s unraveling: deliberate, then frantic, then deliberately frantic. If you crave romances where the chemistry is laced with danger and the stakes feel lethally personal, this is your fix—but don’t expect to breathe easy until the final chapter.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I went into *Deviant King* skeptical of yet another ‘brooding billionaire heir’ trope, but Rina Kent flips the script by making the power imbalance the *point*. This isn’t a hero who’s secretly a softie—it’s a hero who weaponizes charm, and Shane East’s narration sells every manipulative syllable. His performance is *chewing-scenery* good, especially in the scenes where the king’s politeness curdles into something darker. Keira Stevens, meanwhile, nails the push-pull of a heroine who’s equal parts terrified and intrigued, her voice trembling with the kind of raw vulnerability that makes you root for her even when she makes questionable choices. The story’s pacing is where things get interesting—and occasionally frustrating. The first half is a masterclass in tension, with Kent stretching out the ‘will they/won’t they’ until it snaps, but the middle sags slightly under repetitive power struggles. That said, the payoff is worth it: the final act delivers a twist that reframes the entire dynamic, and the narration *sings* in the more explosive scenes. My one critique? The sound mixing occasionally drowns Stevens’ softer lines under the score, which is a shame given how much emotion she packs into those moments. Still, if you love romances where the love interest is the villain (or at least *acts* like one), this audiobook is a deliciously twisted treat—just don’t listen while operating heavy machinery. You’ll be too busy holding your breath.

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