The Cute Psycho

Morally Ambiguous Duet, Book 1

De: Veronica Lancet

Narrado por: Molly Briar, Hector Carrillo

Vlad Kuznetsov is a psychopath—a killing machine. Experimented on from a young age by a mad scientist, he cannot feel anything.

No pain. No remorse. No regret.

His violent episodes make him a danger to society, so he’s learned to live in the shadows.

Alone is safer. Alone means control.

Until her.

Assisi Lastra. The little nun with fire in her eyes. She should fear him—everyone else does. But instead, she stands toe-to-toe with the devil and dares him to feel.

She calms the chaos in his mind, quiets the voices that demand violence. For the first time, he craves something…more.

But his violent nature cannot be tamed. His darkness isn’t a wound to heal; it’s the essence of what and who he is. And no matter how much he craves her light, he knows one thing:

A monster like him can never love. It can only destroy.

This is an EXTREMELY DARK BOOK. Please check the triggers before listening. It is the first book in the Morally Ambiguous Duet. Parts of it were previously included in Morally Ambiguous

©2021, 2025 Veronica Lancet (P)2025 Veronica Lancet

Dark and Raw

Morally Ambiguous Duet #1
The Cute Psycho by: Veronica Lancet
I just finished reading 'The Cute Psycho: A Dark Mafia Romance' and this book will stay with me. The story is raw, brutal and real. Vlad is a morally gray broken hero who will capture your heart (maybe literally) and Sisi is an ex-nun with a dark past. Their chemistry is electrifying and addictive. But be warned, this book deals with some heavy themes (check trigger warnings)and has a cliffhanger ending that will leave you desperate for more. If you're a fan of dark romance, you need to meet Vlad and Sisi. Just be prepared for a wild ride. Just… brace yourself.
Thank you to Veronica Lancet for providing me with ALC for my honest review. Once again the narrators Molly Briar and Hector Carrillo have done a wonderful job bringing life to these complex characters.

Devoured this book!

The narrators did a fantastic job! Absolutely obsessed with Vlad and Sisi and cannot wait for book 2

Dark, intensely emotional story!!

Hmmmm. The Cute Psycho, an Audiobook by Veronica Lancet was the deliciously dark romance about Vlad and Assisi (Sisi). He is brutal, dark, remorseless, and wrapped in gore. She is a novitiate. The exact opposite of Vlad and someone he is drawn to. But, Sisi has her own dark desires….

This story is extremely dark. Heed the Trigger Warnings. But, it is a story that you just can’t stop listening to…it’s utterly fantastic, gory, horrifying, dark…and oh…so…good!!! Excellent dark romance!!! This is book one of a duet…and ends in a huge cliffhanger!!!

This Audiobook was phenomenally narrated by Molly Briar and Hector Carrillo. Her portrayal is spot-on for the morally ambiguous Sisi….perfectly expressing the inner turmoil she has over what she is and what she wants. Hector’s performance was creepily perfect. He performs Vlad as if everything Vlad feels, experiences, and does is perfectly normal. The normality is what makes the performance so eerie. Loved them both!!!

The narrator choice was perfect!

Wow, just wow! The Cute Psycho is a gripping dive into the mind of Vlad Kuznetsov, a psychopath molded by a mad scientist’s cruel experiments. The narration was absolutely phenomenal—every emotion, every chilling moment, brought to life with such intensity that I found myself completely absorbed. Point blank period, the narrators nailed it!

The storyline pulled me in right from the start, and the intricate backstory behind the characters added layers that I wish could have been explored even further. Vlad’s journey from a dangerous loner to someone who craves connection is beautifully crafted, and Assisi Lastra, the fiery little nun, is the perfect counterbalance to his darkness. Their dynamic is electric, and the character development is top-notch. Watching them navigate their complicated relationship kept me on the edge of my seat.

This book is undeniably dark, so I recommend checking the triggers before diving in. It’s not for the faint of heart, but for those who dare to venture into this morally ambiguous world, it’s an exhilarating ride! I can’t wait for the next book in the Morally Ambiguous Duet—I’m already craving more of Vlad and Assisi’s story. If you’re looking for something raw, intense, and beautifully complex, this one’s for you!

I was not prepared

Molly and Hector did such a great job. I had goosebumps anytime Molly would do her psyco voice. Hector had me speechless with his ability to lack emotions in his voice and came across robotic. I really liked the story, but there were moment that shocked me and I so wasn't ready for them. So remember to listen to all of the triggers. Veronica has a way if making you question what you just read and this story was no different...and that cliffhanger was just not nice

Dark romance

Definitely not what I was expecting and the ending was kinda weird. At times the book was all over the place with emotions and very confused with some of the characters. I think I was able to finish the book because the narrators made it easier to listen to.

Sick and Twisted

This book has left me very confused on how I feel. There are so many questions I have and not sure how to process them. I almost stopped listening when it mentioned animal abuse as a trigger, but I decided to push forward anyways. So just make sure you take a look at all the triggers before proceeding.

Vlad is damaged. He is sick and twisted. There is darkness inside of him that his family uses for their benefit, but keeps him locked away from everyone. He is out for revenge and will do whatever it takes to get it. And by whatever means necessary.

Sisi lives in a convent where it is anything but holy. There are lots of secrets and darkness lurking behind closed doors. She feels as though her family doesn’t want her after her parents died. So when her brother offers her a chance to leave and live with him, she takes him up on the offer.

Vlad and Sisi have a connection that you can’t really describe. Death, blood, and violence doesn’t really scare her. And well, that’s the full definition of who Vlad is.

There are some twists that I did not see coming. Lots of moments I cringed a bit hearing what happened to children. It’s dark and not for the weak.

still have so many questions about Sisi’s brother. I feel like I am missing something with his story there at the end.

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Molly and Hector really brought the emotion to this book. You could feel the tension, the darkness, and the intense moments throughout the book.

The Nun and The Killer

I loved every minute of this book. Vlad’s childhood is so sad. I can't imagine what it would be like to be in his mind. Assisi’s childhood is also very sad. Sisi calming Vlad’s mind when he is in chaos is so poetic. This was definitely a very dark book, so you should definitely pay attention to the trigger warning. However, I laughed, cried and felt for both the main characters. The ending was so sad and an absolutely cliffhanger. Molly Briar and Hector Carrillo really did any amazing job bringing this book to life. I can't wait to hear more of Vlad and Sisi’s story.

Dark & Emotional

I read My Cute Psych0 back in February. But I must say that listening to the audiobook brings this story to a different level. I would do a disservice by saying something as cliché as the audiobook brings it to life. Molly Briar’s narration of Sisi brought more emotion into the character. Several scenes stood out when I read it as an ARC. Some were dark and heartbreaking, but listening to the book brought different feelings. It wasn’t just a dark and painful scene; through the narration, I could feel what Vlad and Sisi were going through.

These characters are unhinged in the best way.

"𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣?"

If there’s anything about Veronica’s characters I love and look forward to, it’s the way they are always so over the top for each other!!

Vlad is SUCH a character. Some of the stuff he said had me cracking up. He’s also so mysterious in a non mysterious way ( if that makes sense) I love that I never know what he’ll do next.

I really enjoyed the way Sisi was the calm to Vlad. I didn’t know what to expect of her (being raised with nuns and all that) she pleasantly surprised me!

Ready to see what these two get up to next.

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I had so much fun listening to this on audio. The narrators really amplified the characters personalities & hearing some of the things they thought/said were extra funny 😂