: A desolate but strong heroine who has spent years being used as a weapon by men who fear or covet her power.
The story follows Lily and the three "Dark Brothers" in her unit: Kept to Kill by Kyra Alessy
: The commander of the unit, an alpha male described as having a "chip on his shoulder." He is ruthless and initially treats Lily only as a tool for his mission. : A desolate but strong heroine who has
: Appears playful and harmless but harbors some of the darkest secrets and a soul just as dangerous as his brothers. Series & Tropes Series & Tropes : While Kept to Kill
: While Kept to Kill is marketed as a standalone, readers on Goodreads recommend reading the series in order to better understand the world-building, portals, and wards.
Lily has lived most of her life as a captive because of her "touch of death" curse—anyone she touches skin-to-skin dies a gruesome death. When a unit of mercenaries from the Dark Army kills her former captor, she is "rescued," only to become a pawn for their own missions. The commander, Quin, views her primarily as a weapon to be used against his enemies, while his brothers, Mal and Bastian, begin to form deeper, more complex bonds with her. The Characters