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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
This book.
Captivating, devastating, mysterious and sexy.
This book is like if Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes met The Silver Swan by Amo Jones.
I was absolutely captivated by page 1, and I smashed it out in one session.
There’s nothing I love more in a book then sexy broody men, a plot twist I don’t see coming & emotional torture.
And my dear Hannah, you’ve hit the trifecta.
Can’t wait for the rest of this series!!!
J xx
Captivating, devastating, mysterious and sexy.
This book is like if Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes met The Silver Swan by Amo Jones.
I was absolutely captivated by page 1, and I smashed it out in one session.
There’s nothing I love more in a book then sexy broody men, a plot twist I don’t see coming & emotional torture.
And my dear Hannah, you’ve hit the trifecta.
Can’t wait for the rest of this series!!!
J xx
Omg.
That cliffhanger! I need the next one now, my heart is hurting!
Great story, great characters. There’s a few spelling/word errors but not enough to distract me from the pace of the book, I just couldn’t stop!
Steam was good, not too much or too little for the age of the characters. The drama was wow and wasn’t unbelievable.
Spring can’t come quick enough for the next one!
That cliffhanger! I need the next one now, my heart is hurting!
Great story, great characters. There’s a few spelling/word errors but not enough to distract me from the pace of the book, I just couldn’t stop!
Steam was good, not too much or too little for the age of the characters. The drama was wow and wasn’t unbelievable.
Spring can’t come quick enough for the next one!
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
*3.5 STARS*
Well this was unexpected and I borrowed this book on KU because of the cover – I went in knowing nothing but came out pleasantly surprised.
This is a bully romance – it has many triggers, it has a few alpha males but compared to other bully romance I’ve read in the past (and took a break from reading) this one is pretty tame. I wish more bully romances were as mild as this one!
I enjoyed the plot – twin sisters, separated at birth, find each other. They swap lives for what is supposed to be only the summer, but when Madelaine doesn’t come back…Madison continues to impersonate her because there are some business deals on the line that would affect her dad’s wealth among other things. Her dad has also agreed to take care of her mother who has a drug problem. But it’s not easy impersonating the twin she barely knew – when she reaches Pacific City she finds out Madelaine is reviled, and hated for very good reasons. Madison also learns some crazy dark, f’ed up secrets that Madelaine was keeping. The story isn’t original but it was very entertaining.
The small circle around Maddie is her ex best friend, Bex, and her fiance, Ryan and his friends. I actually liked seeing this group come together. Bex is there for Maddie when she finds out the truth, and out of Ryan’s friends, my favorite is Linc who is that goofy, funny guy who can’t keep his mouth shut. Ash is intriguing too but only because you don’t know much about him. I liked getting to know all of them.
Ryan is an alphahole but so mild compared to some other bully romances I’ve read. And this is a new adult so if you want heat, you can find it here. Ryan can be a jerk, jealous and possessive but you can tell Maddie is his soft spot. I liked seeing them do the fake dating, even more so when he knows she’s not Madelaine and they really get to know one another. He has his issues though, don’t these alphas all have them? This is the kind of bully romance I can handle because it’s enemies to lovers with just a tiny slight edge, and I’m addicted to enemies to lovers romances.
Random Notes~~
Content Warnings: sexual abuse, bullying, drug abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, attempted rape, pedophilia
Bully romances are dark – it’s why I tend to stay away from them but I was intrigued by the synopsis and I usually don’t like twin stories either but I wanted to see if Maddie could pull off the switch. And engaged at 17? What is THAT about? I had to know. I do wish they were just all in college because she is underage and engaged to Ryan who is 19 I believe? Of course in bully romances they defy all rules – usually the alphas are so filthy rich that they can do whatever they want. I always think it’s crazy in these romances that these rich kids rule their little worlds with money and power. And they are barely even legal, it’s a bit ridiculous but super entertaining!
So much abuse – drugs, physical, sexual – it’s all there. Some of these characters are vile. But I’m going to continue reading the series just to see Maddie get revenge (I HOPE). I think she needs to gain a little bit of Madelaine’s ruthlessness to survive this though…will she toughen up? I hope so. And take these guys and some girls down.
Well this was unexpected and I borrowed this book on KU because of the cover – I went in knowing nothing but came out pleasantly surprised.
This is a bully romance – it has many triggers, it has a few alpha males but compared to other bully romance I’ve read in the past (and took a break from reading) this one is pretty tame. I wish more bully romances were as mild as this one!
I enjoyed the plot – twin sisters, separated at birth, find each other. They swap lives for what is supposed to be only the summer, but when Madelaine doesn’t come back…Madison continues to impersonate her because there are some business deals on the line that would affect her dad’s wealth among other things. Her dad has also agreed to take care of her mother who has a drug problem. But it’s not easy impersonating the twin she barely knew – when she reaches Pacific City she finds out Madelaine is reviled, and hated for very good reasons. Madison also learns some crazy dark, f’ed up secrets that Madelaine was keeping. The story isn’t original but it was very entertaining.
The small circle around Maddie is her ex best friend, Bex, and her fiance, Ryan and his friends. I actually liked seeing this group come together. Bex is there for Maddie when she finds out the truth, and out of Ryan’s friends, my favorite is Linc who is that goofy, funny guy who can’t keep his mouth shut. Ash is intriguing too but only because you don’t know much about him. I liked getting to know all of them.
Ryan is an alphahole but so mild compared to some other bully romances I’ve read. And this is a new adult so if you want heat, you can find it here. Ryan can be a jerk, jealous and possessive but you can tell Maddie is his soft spot. I liked seeing them do the fake dating, even more so when he knows she’s not Madelaine and they really get to know one another. He has his issues though, don’t these alphas all have them? This is the kind of bully romance I can handle because it’s enemies to lovers with just a tiny slight edge, and I’m addicted to enemies to lovers romances.
Random Notes~~
Content Warnings: sexual abuse, bullying, drug abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, attempted rape, pedophilia
Bully romances are dark – it’s why I tend to stay away from them but I was intrigued by the synopsis and I usually don’t like twin stories either but I wanted to see if Maddie could pull off the switch. And engaged at 17? What is THAT about? I had to know. I do wish they were just all in college because she is underage and engaged to Ryan who is 19 I believe? Of course in bully romances they defy all rules – usually the alphas are so filthy rich that they can do whatever they want. I always think it’s crazy in these romances that these rich kids rule their little worlds with money and power. And they are barely even legal, it’s a bit ridiculous but super entertaining!
So much abuse – drugs, physical, sexual – it’s all there. Some of these characters are vile. But I’m going to continue reading the series just to see Maddie get revenge (I HOPE). I think she needs to gain a little bit of Madelaine’s ruthlessness to survive this though…will she toughen up? I hope so. And take these guys and some girls down.
Waiting for the next installment might just kill me.
Wow just wow.
Hannah blew me away with this book. I will admit that it took me a chapter or two to get sucked in but once I was, I couldn’t stop.
Maddie and Ryan are two characters that are so different with how they are raised yet they both find themselves on the same track.
The entire cast of characters are so well written you want to hate those who are supposed to be hated and root for those who deserve it.
This book was OUTSTANDING! I found myself holding my breath and not wanting to put this book down. That ending was jaw dropping and I cannot wait for book 2!
Keep an eye out for this book as it releases on 10/15!
Hannah blew me away with this book. I will admit that it took me a chapter or two to get sucked in but once I was, I couldn’t stop.
Maddie and Ryan are two characters that are so different with how they are raised yet they both find themselves on the same track.
The entire cast of characters are so well written you want to hate those who are supposed to be hated and root for those who deserve it.
This book was OUTSTANDING! I found myself holding my breath and not wanting to put this book down. That ending was jaw dropping and I cannot wait for book 2!
Keep an eye out for this book as it releases on 10/15!
Holy Crap.
I have MAJOR feeling about this book and I just don’t even know where to start because it has me reeling.
I absolutely loved Hannah’s Blackwater Pack series and still do. But this book is just in a whole new level. Hannah truly has a gift, she makes you fall in love with not only the main characters but their friends too. There is nothing I love more than a series that focuses on the side characters as well.
The teen angst, the girl power, the friendships, a bully romance and most of all the plot twists!!! It took me a bit to get through it but once I got about 25% in I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
I have MAJOR feeling about this book and I just don’t even know where to start because it has me reeling.
I absolutely loved Hannah’s Blackwater Pack series and still do. But this book is just in a whole new level. Hannah truly has a gift, she makes you fall in love with not only the main characters but their friends too. There is nothing I love more than a series that focuses on the side characters as well.
The teen angst, the girl power, the friendships, a bully romance and most of all the plot twists!!! It took me a bit to get through it but once I got about 25% in I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Thank you to Hannah McBride for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
No spoilers!!
After the official release, I’ll happily write another review with spoilers because THE FEELINGS!!!
I remember when I read Blackwater Pack series by Hannah and thinking that this was a new author that I just had to pay attention to because she was brilliant.
As soon as Mad World dropping onto my kindle, I knew my night was set. A few chapters before bed and the next day to finish the book.
Yeah, well that didn’t happen, did it?
Nope! 6am I finished the book with my jaw on the floor and my brain scrambled.
I literally couldn’t put it down. I had to know what was happening and I had to determine if my theories were right.
Firstly, I loved our main character, Maddie. She is strong willed, determined with a snarky attitude but a heart of gold. She’s really put through her paces in her book and she manages to come out fighting even when I know I’d have crawled into my bed fort to never return.
Ryan Cain…now where can I begin with him that doesn’t spoil him. He’s a devil with a heart!
I hated Ryan at the start and thought, how will Hannah manage to make me even consider to like him never mind care for him.
By the end of book 1, I’ve gone through every emotion with Ryan. Dislike, distrust, trusting, loving him and hating him.
Bex and Linc - the 2 best friends of Maddie & Ryan - I absolutely adored them and I can’t wait to know more about them going forwards.
Hannah McBride is one of the top up and coming authors of the romance genre and her writing is phenomenal. She’s definitely a one click buy for me now without having to read the synopsis.
I can’t wait for book two.
If you are a fan of romance, enemies to lovers, a little bit of darkness and a bit of mystery solving, this book right here is perfect for you.
It’s one of my top 3 books of the year so far without a shadow of a doubt and I cannot wait till Spring 2022 to get back into the world with Maddie and Ryan.
No spoilers!!
After the official release, I’ll happily write another review with spoilers because THE FEELINGS!!!
I remember when I read Blackwater Pack series by Hannah and thinking that this was a new author that I just had to pay attention to because she was brilliant.
As soon as Mad World dropping onto my kindle, I knew my night was set. A few chapters before bed and the next day to finish the book.
Yeah, well that didn’t happen, did it?
Nope! 6am I finished the book with my jaw on the floor and my brain scrambled.
I literally couldn’t put it down. I had to know what was happening and I had to determine if my theories were right.
Firstly, I loved our main character, Maddie. She is strong willed, determined with a snarky attitude but a heart of gold. She’s really put through her paces in her book and she manages to come out fighting even when I know I’d have crawled into my bed fort to never return.
Ryan Cain…now where can I begin with him that doesn’t spoil him. He’s a devil with a heart!
I hated Ryan at the start and thought, how will Hannah manage to make me even consider to like him never mind care for him.
By the end of book 1, I’ve gone through every emotion with Ryan. Dislike, distrust, trusting, loving him and hating him.
Bex and Linc - the 2 best friends of Maddie & Ryan - I absolutely adored them and I can’t wait to know more about them going forwards.
Hannah McBride is one of the top up and coming authors of the romance genre and her writing is phenomenal. She’s definitely a one click buy for me now without having to read the synopsis.
I can’t wait for book two.
If you are a fan of romance, enemies to lovers, a little bit of darkness and a bit of mystery solving, this book right here is perfect for you.
It’s one of my top 3 books of the year so far without a shadow of a doubt and I cannot wait till Spring 2022 to get back into the world with Maddie and Ryan.