Book Review: Sucker Punch by Alta Hensley (The Riot Crew Book 1)

Author: Alta Hensley

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Why Choose, Reverse Harem, MMMF, Cage Fighting, Found Family, Forbidden Romance, High-Stakes Sports Romance, Sword-Crossing

Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 – Very spicy with explicit scenes

Format: eBook

Series: The Riot Crew Book 1

     Ari needs a cage fighter if she’s going to save Smiley’s. Freakshow can’t fight anymore, so she heads to a local match to scout talent—and instead runs straight into the infamous Bones Vega. Bones fights like a man possessed, but after throwing a high-profile fight, no gym will touch him. With his reputation in shambles, the question becomes whether Bones, his manager Lotto, Ari, and Freakshow can fix not only his career—but themselves.

    I have been on a RH (Reverse Harem)/Why Choose kick for a hot minute and I am loving it. We start with a spark between Ari and Bones. Then introduce the situationshop Ari is in with Freakshow. Then Lotto says whatever she does with Bones she does with him. Love it all. 

    This is a true MMMF dynamic—three men who engage with each other just as much as they do with her. The book is unapologetically smut-heavy, and I loved every second of it. That said, the spice never overshadows the story. There’s plenty of action, cage fights, emotional tension, and angst woven throughout to keep things engaging and impactful.

    Potential trigger warnings worth noting include: multiple partners, cancer, sword-crossing, open-door explicit scenes, cage fighting, gambling, and addiction.

    What really stood out was the group dynamic and how thoughtfully everything was handled. I wasn’t thrilled with how things ended with Cisco, but it was still preferable to the slow, painful outcomes I’m unfortunately familiar with. This book works well as a standalone within a series—there’s no cliffhanger—though it’s clear their story isn’t finished. 

⭐ You’ll like this book if you enjoy:

• Why Choose / Reverse Harem romance
• MMMF dynamics with sword-crossing
• High-spice contemporary romance
• Cage fighting or underground sports settings
• Found-family relationships
• Plot-heavy smut with action and angst

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Dungeon Incursions by Adam Bright (Dungeon Incursions Book 1)

Author: Adam Bright

Genre: Apocalyptic LitRPG

Tropes: System Apocalypse, Dungeon Breaks, Party Formation, Real-World Setting, Skill Progression

Spice Level: None

Format: eBook

Series: Dungeon Incursions Book 1

    On the way home from archery practice, Lance and his friends witness monsters attacking their town and instinctively jump into action. When their kills immediately reward them with coins, it becomes clear that the world as they knew it is over. The apocalypse has begun—ushering in dungeon incursions and a game-like system in classic LitRPG fashion.

    This is a fun, fast-paced post-apocalyptic LitRPG that starts right at the moment everything falls apart. There are no system prompts, no lengthy explanations, and no dramatic speeches—just monsters suddenly invading a quiet town and chaos unfolding in real time. While I haven’t read a huge number of LitRPGs set in the modern real world, they remain some of my favorites, and this one fits squarely into that niche.

    That said, there were a few elements that felt odd to me. Most notably, there are no visible stat sheets. Characters can tell they’re improving their skills through use, but they can’t see numerical levels or progress bars. Additionally, all upgrades are coin-based, and arrows cannot be retrieved when looting, effectively making them single-use items. I personally would have liked to at least see an option to purchase stat sheets or system access through the in-game shop—even if that wasn’t available immediately.

    A quick heads-up: this is a very short read at just 112 pages. Book one focuses almost entirely on establishing the party, lightly sketching out the characters, and completing an initial dungeon run. Very little happens beyond setup. I do already have book two, so I’m hoping the story gains more depth and momentum as the series progresses.

    One final note: the MMC was my least favorite character in the book. He’s abrasive and honestly kind of a jerk, and I’m very much hoping for significant character development moving forward.

You’ll like this book if you enjoy:

• System apocalypse stories that start immediately when the world ends
• LitRPGs set in the modern, real world
• Dungeon incursions and early party formation
• Fast, easy reads that focus on setup rather than deep lore
• Skill-based progression without heavy stat crunching

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $2.99 by clicking here.