Half the Battle

Saint View Psychos, Book 2

De: Elle Thorpe

Narrado por: Gregory Salinas, Michelle Price

At the edge of a cliff, in the pouring rain, the man I once loved attacks me. His fingers tear at my flesh, his breath hot in my ear as he spews venomous words of hate and promises of death.

My only hope is Scythe. The psychopath locked away inside the mind of another. Letting him out will only cause chaos and violence. And yet, I utter his name and free him to save myself.

Scythe is nothing like Vincent. He’s dark. Sarcastic. Sexy. The things he makes me do are wickedly sinful.

But secret.

Nash and War don’t know what I’ve done. If they knew Scythe’s true identity and the crimes he’s committed, they’d kill him in a heartbeat.

I can’t let that happen. The empire I’m building can’t crumble.

Not when I need it to save my family from the streets. Not when half the battle is keeping my head while my heart is split between three men.

Not when the real killer is still out there, ready to ruin it all.

Half the Battle is an adult #whychoose romance, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. This book contains romantic suspense/dark themes that may trigger some listeners. It contains a male/male storyline. It is the second book in an ongoing trilogy and cannot be listened to as a standalone. Book 1 of this series is Start A War.

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Great performers!

What got me hooked on this book was the great performance of the readers. The story line is good, a bit of a stretch at times, but overall a variety of characters.

Oh Bliss!

I really loved this 2nd installment in the Saint View Psychos trilogy! It was SO good. Gregory Salinas and Michelle Price do an excellent job of bringing the story to life. Five Stars across the board on this one! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

SO GOOD

Again, another amazing book! The narrators have done an amazing job bringing all of these characters to life. I love the dynamics of each relationship that is portrayed. Absolutely loving this series!

Spicy

This is a reread, but the audio version makes it so much better!
I love all the main characters, and can't wait for Vincent to get his spicy time (I know Scythe got plenty in this book, but Vincent deserves his time with Bliss, too!) and I really liked the development of the War/Scythe relationship. It's antagonistic with a pull that neither denies, which is refreshing. Nash, ah, Nash, he seems like such an unassuming guy, but dude is anything but vanilla.
As for the narrators, love them! The way they slightly change their accents or tone for each character, so you knew who was speaking, without it being noted, was great. I like that he still voices the male parts in the female chapters and she voices the female parts in the male chapters. Some audio books don't do that and it's awkward to hear.

Crazy Whirlwind & Hot!

This might be the craziest hot book I’ve read to date! & I’ve read & Audibl’ed several hundred! Glad I found a new author as well! Now on to book 3! Geeezzzzz!

Narrators are TOP TIER!!!

What a ride! Story played out like a Netflix movie I would love to watch!

Where Is Scythe IRL Though?

I don’t know what it is about Bliss that draws me back to this trilogy, other than being a plus size woman myself (because Mae is plus size too, I think). It was my favorite trilogy when I read the Saint View universe the first time around, but listening to the audiobooks just made me want to listen to it over and over. And that’s exactly what I’ve done. Actually forcing myself to buy Rebel’s audiobooks today so I can move myself along. 1000/10, absolutely worth the listen.

Holy

Just OMG!!! These three books are my new favorites! The twists turns the suspense and the SPICE!! Just holy man totally get all three

It a great story

I love the sword crossing and the character interactions. I kinda hate the “innocent girl meets bdsm kink master with whom she has total trust and no limits” bs and I looked past it for the rest of the book.

I was absolutely obsessed with War and Scythe—I couldn't get enough of them!

Bethany Melissa, aka “Bliss,” is doing everything she can to survive in the rough streets of Saint View. After her brother Axel’s murder, she inherits his bar, Saint View Psychos, and the underground sex club that comes with it. It’s not just a business—it’s her lifeline, helping her keep her younger siblings safe and fed while shielding them from the brutal realities of the slums.
Bliss’s relationships with Nash, War, Vincent, and Scythe are anything but simple. Each man brings something different to the table: Nash’s solid reliability, War’s raw fire, and Scythe’s edge of danger. Together, they make her world both more complicated and more exciting.
But the real standout here? The sizzling chemistry between War and Scythe. Their connection is off-the-charts intense—so fiery it practically leaps off the page. Every interaction between them is packed with tension and passion, and honestly, I couldn’t get enough. Their dynamic adds an extra spark that takes the story to a whole new level.
Elle Thorpe knows how to weave together suspense, romance, and character drama into a story that keeps you hooked. Bliss is a strong, relatable lead fighting to protect her family, and the men around her add layers of intrigue and emotion.
The audiobook, narrated by Michelle Price and Gregory Salinas, captures all the drama and intensity perfectly. Gregory’s performance is a standout, though some fans might’ve preferred a few more voices to make the male characters stand out even more.
Half the Battle is a dark, sexy, and gripping ride. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the story takes twists that leave you breathless. Secrets pile up, trust is tested, and the danger gets closer with every page. As the tension builds and stakes rise, you can’t help but wonder—who will make it out alive?