I loved each and every one of these, is it too much to start them all again now? ( )

So I am at the close of the series and I am feeling so bittersweet with Maniac. As much as I loved this one here, it was still tough to read it. Because I knew it would be at the end of the series, I do know that there is a new series coming up that has some connecting books connected to this one. But in this one is where we finally get the romance between Aiden and Thomas. These two we have been seeing their built up relationship throughout the whole series and it was packed with everything that I have come to love in this series but its definitely a bit more emotional and hard to read at times. We definitely get to see the side to Thomas side to his story and it was really hard to see so much of his vulnerabilities be shown as in previous books he has been this commanding alpha leader of the group.

We really get to see the depths and history to their relationship and seeing them work through their issues is hard to see because they both have been hurting each other but seeing them learn to fight for each other instead of battling each other constantly was so wonderful to see. To see their relationship really come together was epic and I loved seeing the epilogue and what their lives are like in the future. Definitely eager to see what the author comes up with next. ( )

This is the final book in the Necessary Evils series. It’s the book I’m waiting for since the meeting of the siblings to discuss Aiden and Thomas. I really love this book. It ends this family series perfectly and holds so much possibilities for future books we’re they can show their face. I reread and listened this series so often, yes even this one have I read already twice, I never can let them go.
I love all the boys. I find it a bit difficult to write a review for just this book. It is a 5* read but so is the whole series and together they deserve so much more than 5*. ( )

Maniac, the 7th and final book in the Necessary Evils Series is a must-read.

I could not put it down once I started reading. It has all the good stuff: A well-built plot, developed and interesting characters, twists I did not see coming, love, hate, laughter, and sizzling hot fun. Most of all it managed to do what the final book in a series should do but many fail to.

It gave a satisfying read that tied up loose threads and wrapped up a storyline while not letting the reader develop “book fall” - that feeling an avid reader gets when they finish an excellent series and feel the emotional impact of an end. How? Onley James crafted a wrap-up that delivered satisfaction while it also included the possibility and tease of two new series – one of which is already in the works. Jerico’s Boys. Can not wait! ( )

Necessary Evils follows the Mulvaney family; seven men who were diagnosed as psychopaths as children and adopted by billionaire Thomas Mulvaney. By day, the men lead normal lives, by night, they channel their psychopathic tendencies to kill those who the justice system fail to prosecute. Maniac is the long awaited final book in the Necessary Evils series - Thomas and Aiden's story.

I have been super curious since the beginning as to what happened between these two and this didn't disappoint. We get the truth behind Thomas' past, the issues that have stopped them from being together and the family reveal - which, as always, is bloody hilarious.

Thomas backstory is pretty horrific - on the other hand I hate that he let it influence his entire life - an entire life he could have had with Aiden. I also wasn't keen on the fact there's not a whole lot of conversation between the two. They didn't really discuss their issues - just sort of fell back in together and rolled with it. But for all I did want more, I hardly noticed while reading. I was swept away with their story and pretty much didn't surface for air until I'd finished.

This wasn't as bloodthirsty as the previous books - which makes sense seeing as Thomas is part of the feelings faction and Aiden isn't exactly a psychopath. It focused more on Thomas and Aiden, Thomas' past and worrying about how the kids would take their relationship. (Spoiler alert; they've known for like 6 books) The blackmail plot was interesting and I loved that the whole Mulvaney clan appeared. And that they get to meet Calliope!

So I'm sad this series is finished but I'm very excited to hear that there's going to be two spinoff's in the works - one of the Watch (the school Mac and Archer run) and one about Jericho's Boys. Hopefully there'll be more great psychopaths to love. 4.5 stars, rounded to 5. ( )