So, I read a book.

My first book out of the BookTok universe. It was very different from what I’m used to reading, but I decided to give it a try because I grew up as a huge Harry Potter fan.

I really loved the books as a kid, and even today, they are my go-to audiobooks when I need something to listen to while falling asleep. But the older I get, the more annoying it becomes to hear, over and over again, how noisy Harry Potter is. So, when the internet teased me with an alternative storyline and ending, I thought: Why not?

Most of the books recommended by certain Bookfluencers tend to be heavy on the erotic side. But I was determined to power through—for the sake of the story.

If you’ve heard of this particular book, you know that the sex described in it isn’t always consensual.

Long story short:
„Harry Potter is dead. In the aftermath of the war, in order to strengthen the magical world, Voldemort enacts a repopulation effort. Hermione Granger holds a secret from the Order—lost but hidden in her mind—so she is sent as an enslaved surrogate to the High Reeve, to be bred and monitored until her mind can be cracked.“

And yes, you read that right: The Dark Lord has started a breeding program.

Hermione and other well-known female characters are forcibly taken away, dressed in red robes and white bonnets, to serve as unwilling incubators for the next generation of witches and wizards in Voldemort’s army. Some chapters come with explicit content warnings at the beginning—because, let’s face it, this book describes rape. And it’s just as bad as it sounds.

Familiar and lesser-known characters from the Harry Potter universe—members of the Order of the Phoenix—are forced to wear magical bracelets that suppress their powers and make them obedient. They are then handed over to the highest-ranking Death Eaters to reproduce and ensure the survival of the wizarding world.

Of course, the book isn’t 925 pages of nonstop assault and abuse. There’s a major twist in the story that shakes things up – though it doesn’t necessarily make it any less steamy. So, if you enjoy stories that turn up the heat, this one might be for you.

But even if you – like me – don’t usually read this genre, it’s still worth picking up. Especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan looking for something fresh.

Not every chapter revolves around sex, and honestly, the story itself is insanely good. All in all, I have to say, I actually enjoyed reading this book. For someone like me, who usually only reads about serial killers, this was a nice change – one that also made it easier to fall asleep at night. At least this way, I’m not dreaming about murder and mayhem. 😉

Now, I’m curious to see how this book will affect my algorithm because, apparently, I’ve now fallen into this particular corner of the book world. So much so that Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros has been recommended to me – a book about dragons and, well… as expected: sex.

I’m intrigued. Everyone’s talking about it right now, so I picked up a copy and will definitely write about it. A nice change from Stephen King and my usual dark reads.

I’m still not entirely sure what’s going on with this book at the moment. It was legally and freely available – if you knew where to look – but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Maybe the author finally wants to make some well-deserved money from it, or perhaps there was a lawsuit. Whatever the reason…

If you’re interested in reading it, I still have the download link for you—at least until I’m no longer allowed to share it.
GET IT HERE
Let me know if you’ve read it too and what you think!

And until then: Keep bringing order to the mayhem in your head.