Marked by Masks and Secrets (Everlasting Possession Book 1)

Dr. Smut

Dr. Smut's Checklist Book Review: Marked by Masks and Secrets by Maggie Sunseri

"1. Trigger warnings: 1/1 point. This book delivered every single trigger warning my little black heart craves. We got prior trauma that shaped the characters and gave them depth, we got the most delicious touch-her-and- energy, and, best of all, we got a glorious buffet of k!nk play. It was filthy. It was fun. It was delicious. Full points for feeding my darkness. 2. Characters: 0/75 of 1 point. At first, I was worried. Evie was meek, letting the men in her life walk all over her... and then this Vampire Dom shows up and starts bossing her around, and the feminist in me was screaming. BUT. This man worships her. He helps her realize how powerful, badass, and worthy she is. He gives her space to grow, to explore her strength and her k!nks, safely and on her terms. That’s why it’s getting 0.75 out of 1 point for Characters. I’m expecting some more badassery from Evie in book 2 and then we can give her the whole point 3. Plot: 1/1 points This book has it all—Vampires, Witches, and Humans, oh my! And it’s not just vibes for the sake of vibes. There’s political intrigue woven into the worldbuilding, layered power dynamics (both in and out of the bedroom), and stakes so high the literal fate of the world is on the line. There’s strategy, betrayal, lust, magic, and moments that made me gasp out loud. Full point for plot. I was hooked from the first bite. 4. Smut: 1/1 points I learned a new phrase recently that I am so excited to use... This book is a one-handed book. IYKYK. The k!nk menu in this book was absolutely divine. The level, frequency, and variety of spice were impeccable, intentional, and hot as hell. Mr. Smut enjoyed this book. Multiple times. Full point for smut. No crumbs left. 5. Fun-to-read: 1/1 point. I devoured this book. The fantasy world was rich, beautiful, and refreshingly unique. The plot had me in a chokehold from start to finish. The spice was absolutely delicious, deeply satisfying, and perfectly woven into the main story without ever stealing the spotlight. I could not put it down. This book had me feral, emotionally invested, and fully obsessed. Full point for plot. No notes... just vibes, pacing, and desperation for book 2! Overall: Thats 4.75 out of 5 stars. And I'm giving it 4 chili peppers for spice because it was hot and heavy and k!nky and plentiful but it did not overwhelm the plot. I am obsessed and DESPERATE for book 2! ["

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July 16, 2025 Verified Purchase

April Kutter

Marked by Masks and Secrets

"Very good book, 4.25 stars. I enjoyed the story and the spice. I’m interested in where the story goes from here. I can relate to a lot of Evie’s feeling and struggles. I highlighted many quotes in this book because the message is lovely. We all deserve love. And, just because someone (even your parents) don’t love you the way they should, doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with You, it’s actually a reflection of them. Would recommend! ["

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July 29, 2025 Verified Purchase

Marissa Wilson

“BUT DADDY I LOVE HIM!” - Me to my Husband

"“Marked by Masks and Secrets” is a spicy (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️) Dark Romantasy by Maggie Sunseri. It is the first book in the “Everlasting Possession” duet. Secrets, magic, and death surround a tattooed shadow daddy and his “angel” as danger hones in on them both. Hosting themes including dominance and traumas, “Marked by Masks and Secrets” has a content warning page that it is recommended you review. What to expect: 🩸Masked Stalker 🩸”Good Girl” → my 𝓚𝓻𝔂𝓹𝓽𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮 🩸Shadow Daddy Dom 🩸Sweet FMC with buried rage 🩸”Touch Her and 💀” 🩸 Secrets and Betrayals 🩸 Rebels and Rebellion This review is entirely biased and not at all objective. Firstly, Kylo. So many green flags. Were there red flags? Of course. But when I squinted, they were green. So I carried on. My rose colored glasses stayed ON. The world of Ravenia is somewhere where modern meets fantasy aesthetic (no technology, but there are Mary Janes, magic notebooks, and coffee). I tried to puzzle this out and try to get a mental picture of what the world was, and despite the rolling hills and college town vibes full of vampires and firebirds, I couldn’t quite place it, but I liked it. The Pantheon system was also unique, incorporating goddesses like Hekate to serve amongst new Gods. Adding in realm walking, tarot, and energy magic, we see a world backdropped by magic and light and darkness and blood as rebellions stir between vampires both turned and born, with mortals stuck in the line of fire. Evie and Kylo’s characters are dynamic and symbiotic. They seek the light and the dark from each other and protect them fiercely. I loved the way they sought comfort for and in each other; it felt so light and free considering the circumstances. At 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, Kylo and Evie are explosive. We see them explore limits, BDSM, and play as they meet and chase each other’s passions. Chasing ecstasy like clouds, we see two people seeking catharsis in the other. Notes were taken, and new things were learned. I felt their trepidation, desire, possession, rage, and despair as though it were my own. “Marked by Masks and Secrets” weaves emotions like blades of grass in the wind. When the betrayal is revealed and actions begin to turn in motion, I felt the anxiety build knowing there was no fixing it. Not in 10 pages. Not with that cliffhanger. 😭 I had been wanting to read this book for some time, and I devoured it. It practically called to me. I’m honestly glad I read it now rather than earlier because the next book releases on August 30th, and I won’t have to wait long for Sunseri to devastate me and glue me back together. ["

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July 28, 2025 Verified Purchase

Kay

Book 1

"I have mixed feelings. I didn't really care for the FMC. She was a mess. She starts out meek and lets her loser boyfriend treat her terrible but acts like a brat to Kylo. It didn't make sense. She kept running away and getting into trouble and he'd have to save her-like 3 different times. She wants to keep her family safe but refuses to use her extremely strong power? Even when her power keeps getting out of control and a literal goddess tells her she needs to embrace it. She was very immature and it made it weirder when Kylo kept calling her "little girl" and dressing her up like she was a child. It made the spicy parts awkward. ["

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January 22, 2026 Verified Purchase

JJ

Inundated with dark spice but worth it

"I gotta say, while the spice in this book is relentless to a point of being too frequent (never thought I’d say that), a bit outside of my personal interests, feels icky at certain times, and really takes over leaving you wondering what the heck is the actual plot of this book… the last 10-15 pages honestly made the rest totally worth it! … and now we wait for book 2 to be delivered… ["

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January 3, 2026 Verified Purchase