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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
slow-paced
I want to like this book, I really do, but I find it quite difficult to when there’s so many things wrong about.
The book burning was just bizarre. I don’t understand how Money got to upset about it (like, she cried???)Firstly, it’s handwritten, ain’t nobody gonna read that un-ironically. You can burn my favourite book in front of me (handwritten) and I wouldn’t bat an eye. Like so what, they payed for it, so, sorry Money they can do whatever they want with it (dog-ear it and all!). I understand Money has memories tied to it, but…you can legit buy that book anywhere. Secondly, TTOBAB is kinda boring, I guess, like there’s no story at all. And they all laughed like they actually did something? So sorry Tristan, you ain’t done shit.
Something strange for a change: the buildings. Burberry Prep is built around a chapel, but next to it is an ungodly sight; a monstrous twelve story building. Don’t forget, that the elevator opens up into the classrooms, so I just imagined a tall ass tube (which was sKIny heh) beside a church. Something ain’t addin’ up son.
These 15-year-olds are smoking, drinking, playing poker, gambling, getting tatted-up, having smexy times, yet nobody seems to care. Also, they may or may not be jacked up on steroids…specially Tristan, my god.
Not to mention, they all seem to have pRobLeMS?
oH nO!
Don’t even get me started on the hierarchy. Five out of the six ‘Idols’ are first years, 15-year-olds, freshmen! Let me tell you this in case you never stepped into a highschool, upperclassmen do not listen to their inferiors.
Now for the rich people speel. Just because rich people are rich doesn’t mean they have to give half their life savings to the poor family starving ‘cross the tracks. I won’t comment on that any further, but that certain topic brings in many other factors that people just don’t seem to understand. This type of commentary comes up in (nearly) every book that features a poor MC, and I’m honestly tired of it. Besides, nobody likes a charity case (I kid).
In case you’ve forgotten, Burberry and Money’s (and Zach’s) hometown is a “days drive” away from each other. So at the very least 13 hours (Lizzie’s school bla bla bla). So, you cannot tell me that these guys, who live on opposite sides of the country, know each other, and have BEEF with each other…
Speaking of, Zach. Apparently his family has enough money to send him to a private school, but the school he somehow ended up attending was had metal detectors and a police force on hand (Money’s words not mine). I’m sorry, no “rich” and “elite” parent would send their child to a school like that. “He’s private school material”, bull-fucking-shit.
And Malinda or whatever just happened to go to school with Money’s half-sister? I guess the author really needs to show that these people have connections.
But it’s all okay, because it’s fiction
The book burning was just bizarre. I don’t understand how Money got to upset about it (like, she cried???)Firstly, it’s handwritten, ain’t nobody gonna read that un-ironically. You can burn my favourite book in front of me (handwritten) and I wouldn’t bat an eye. Like so what, they payed for it, so, sorry Money they can do whatever they want with it (dog-ear it and all!). I understand Money has memories tied to it, but…you can legit buy that book anywhere. Secondly, TTOBAB is kinda boring, I guess, like there’s no story at all. And they all laughed like they actually did something? So sorry Tristan, you ain’t done shit.
Something strange for a change: the buildings. Burberry Prep is built around a chapel, but next to it is an ungodly sight; a monstrous twelve story building. Don’t forget, that the elevator opens up into the classrooms, so I just imagined a tall ass tube (which was sKIny heh) beside a church. Something ain’t addin’ up son.
These 15-year-olds are smoking, drinking, playing poker, gambling, getting tatted-up, having smexy times, yet nobody seems to care. Also, they may or may not be jacked up on steroids…specially Tristan, my god.
Not to mention, they all seem to have pRobLeMS?
oH nO!
Don’t even get me started on the hierarchy. Five out of the six ‘Idols’ are first years, 15-year-olds, freshmen! Let me tell you this in case you never stepped into a highschool, upperclassmen do not listen to their inferiors.
Now for the rich people speel. Just because rich people are rich doesn’t mean they have to give half their life savings to the poor family starving ‘cross the tracks. I won’t comment on that any further, but that certain topic brings in many other factors that people just don’t seem to understand. This type of commentary comes up in (nearly) every book that features a poor MC, and I’m honestly tired of it. Besides, nobody likes a charity case (I kid).
In case you’ve forgotten, Burberry and Money’s (and Zach’s) hometown is a “days drive” away from each other. So at the very least 13 hours (Lizzie’s school bla bla bla). So, you cannot tell me that these guys, who live on opposite sides of the country, know each other, and have BEEF with each other…
Speaking of, Zach. Apparently his family has enough money to send him to a private school, but the school he somehow ended up attending was had metal detectors and a police force on hand (Money’s words not mine). I’m sorry, no “rich” and “elite” parent would send their child to a school like that. “He’s private school material”, bull-fucking-shit.
And Malinda or whatever just happened to go to school with Money’s half-sister? I guess the author really needs to show that these people have connections.
But it’s all okay, because it’s fiction
Can’t wait to read more
I’ve never read a bully romance that is this intense with characters this young. C.M. Stunich makes her characters seem otherworldly almost. Amazing and captivating writing.
I’ve never read a bully romance that is this intense with characters this young. C.M. Stunich makes her characters seem otherworldly almost. Amazing and captivating writing.
Holy cow!!!
I held off reading this for a number of reasons.
For one, I'd never read a reverse harem and the idea didn't really excite me. To me, it sounded a little too strange and I couldn't see myself getting attached to more than one boy. I was wrong.
For another, the reviews were mixed. About the heroine, about the (anti)heroes, about the things that went on in their world. But isn't that the very point of reading fiction? To escape our own lives in step into ones we don't exist in? I loved every second of this fancy boarding school, the rich, outrageous parties, and all the secrets these students held. The age didn't bother me, I actually think it's smart to follow them through all four years.
Anyways, I loved this book. Seriously loved it. Devoured it. I loved all of the boys (well, I hated them, but I loved that I hated them) and I have a thing for broken, but strong heroines. Marnye fit the bill, and I felt her emotions to be believable. It just be like that sometimes...who hasn't started having a crush on someone that definitely didn't deserve it?!
Anyways, I can't wait to see what happens next. But enjoy this and don't hesitate to read it like I did. Just do it!!!!
I held off reading this for a number of reasons.
For one, I'd never read a reverse harem and the idea didn't really excite me. To me, it sounded a little too strange and I couldn't see myself getting attached to more than one boy. I was wrong.
For another, the reviews were mixed. About the heroine, about the (anti)heroes, about the things that went on in their world. But isn't that the very point of reading fiction? To escape our own lives in step into ones we don't exist in? I loved every second of this fancy boarding school, the rich, outrageous parties, and all the secrets these students held. The age didn't bother me, I actually think it's smart to follow them through all four years.
Anyways, I loved this book. Seriously loved it. Devoured it. I loved all of the boys (well, I hated them, but I loved that I hated them) and I have a thing for broken, but strong heroines. Marnye fit the bill, and I felt her emotions to be believable. It just be like that sometimes...who hasn't started having a crush on someone that definitely didn't deserve it?!
Anyways, I can't wait to see what happens next. But enjoy this and don't hesitate to read it like I did. Just do it!!!!
Why the f*** did I read this.
Seriously, why. Why did I read this freaking book! I know better than to start a book that is first in a series by CM. I tried, I really did try to hold out on reading but I’m a stickler for punishment is seems.
Do not read this unless you yourself have no self control. This book leaves you furious, emotional, wanting more, all those heart wrenching emotions check!
I love you CM Stunich, but your seriously no good for me lol I already can’t wait any longer for new releases on your other series and now I just have to add this fresh new read in there.
Thank you for having that group on fb, it’s seriously saving me money from having to pay someone to share my anxiety and frustration with!
For you potential readers, be warned. You will be left feeling confused on whether to love this new series or hate the feelings it invokes and having to wait for some relief!! THIS IS YOUR WARNING!
XOXO
Ash!
Seriously, why. Why did I read this freaking book! I know better than to start a book that is first in a series by CM. I tried, I really did try to hold out on reading but I’m a stickler for punishment is seems.
Do not read this unless you yourself have no self control. This book leaves you furious, emotional, wanting more, all those heart wrenching emotions check!
I love you CM Stunich, but your seriously no good for me lol I already can’t wait any longer for new releases on your other series and now I just have to add this fresh new read in there.
Thank you for having that group on fb, it’s seriously saving me money from having to pay someone to share my anxiety and frustration with!
For you potential readers, be warned. You will be left feeling confused on whether to love this new series or hate the feelings it invokes and having to wait for some relief!! THIS IS YOUR WARNING!
XOXO
Ash!
You definitely have to be in the right mood/mindset/mercury alignment to take this book as it is. And that is.. something not to take too seriously.
The first couple of ways they bullied her were infantile and escapable. The childish barbs and feeling as though personal attacks (that could’ve been avoided by simply leaving the room) are the end of the world, refocuses the reader’s attention on a factor we’ve tried to forget in exchange for wondering WTDD (what them d**ks do).
They’re fifteen! One. Five. Fifteen years old.
On top of that big yikes, the only special thing about the main character is that she’s new, and therefore, the only girl they haven’t yet desecrated with their FIFTEEN year old bodies.
It also doesn’t hurt her chances that the only other girl at the school who isn’t evil incarnate is off limits to the guys for multiple reasons, including the fact that it would be incest for one of them.
So, of course, they’re all drawn to the new girl who literally lives ON the wrong side of the tracks (in an actual train car).
But, whatever. Some books work best if you turn your brain off, strip yourself of disbelief, and hang it on a hook by all the books that infer discernment. There were multiple times that I thought this could be a good movie or TV show, and that entertainment factor alone gave it the extra stars it deserves.
The prologue did give away the ending unnecessarily, but it also added tension paired with the knowledge that everything going well would be temporary. But that is a concept we are all familiar with because of, you know, life. I’ll be skipping the future prologues, as the first page of the second book already gave away more than it should’ve.
The first couple of ways they bullied her were infantile and escapable. The childish barbs and feeling as though personal attacks (that could’ve been avoided by simply leaving the room) are the end of the world, refocuses the reader’s attention on a factor we’ve tried to forget in exchange for wondering WTDD (what them d**ks do).
They’re fifteen! One. Five. Fifteen years old.
On top of that big yikes, the only special thing about the main character is that she’s new, and therefore, the only girl they haven’t yet desecrated with their FIFTEEN year old bodies.
It also doesn’t hurt her chances that the only other girl at the school who isn’t evil incarnate is off limits to the guys for multiple reasons, including the fact that it would be incest for one of them.
So, of course, they’re all drawn to the new girl who literally lives ON the wrong side of the tracks (in an actual train car).
But, whatever. Some books work best if you turn your brain off, strip yourself of disbelief, and hang it on a hook by all the books that infer discernment. There were multiple times that I thought this could be a good movie or TV show, and that entertainment factor alone gave it the extra stars it deserves.
The prologue did give away the ending unnecessarily, but it also added tension paired with the knowledge that everything going well would be temporary. But that is a concept we are all familiar with because of, you know, life. I’ll be skipping the future prologues, as the first page of the second book already gave away more than it should’ve.
It's starts rough but stick it out!!
This series took me a couple times to get started because the characters were so young in the beginning, it was odd for me. And the boys were total a-holes, hated them all really. I knew I would love it if I got through the first book, and I did.
Y'all, push through because this group did a lot of growing from beginning to end. Not just the boys but Marnye too! It was a complete turnaround. Zayd was easily my favorite although Tristan was a very close second. Even though I was SCREAMING at him at one point.
This series took me a couple times to get started because the characters were so young in the beginning, it was odd for me. And the boys were total a-holes, hated them all really. I knew I would love it if I got through the first book, and I did.
Y'all, push through because this group did a lot of growing from beginning to end. Not just the boys but Marnye too! It was a complete turnaround. Zayd was easily my favorite although Tristan was a very close second. Even though I was SCREAMING at him at one point.
Marnye Reed worked hard to earn a scholarship to Burberry Prep, but she never could have predicted how tough it would be once she arrived. As the only student without a giant bank account she is in for a rude awakening and it only gets worse when she realizes the lengths the other students will go to get her to leave. Marnye will have to take on the idols of the school to try and make a place for herself there.
This book was a great intro to the series and I am excited to see what happens in book 2.
This book was a great intro to the series and I am excited to see what happens in book 2.
Storyline was there, but had the wrong character age
Let me start and say that with this storyline, it had the makings of a good bully romance. All the boxes were checked to keep it in that specific trope, which is why I gave it more than one star. The thing that made me give this a rating so much lower than what it could have been is the freaking age of the characters!!! I am a fiction reader, so I know how to suspend belief while I'm reading. But all of the things these characters did and said and the ways in which they reacted and interacted was soooooo not befitting 15 year olds!!! I don't care how rich they're written to be, it was way too much of a stretch to imagine FRESHMEN IN HIGH SCHOOL doing these things! Freshmen in college maybe, but most definitely not freshmen in high school. Now, if the author went back and simply changed their ages, if definitely change my rating and review. Sad that she made this decision with such a solid base for a story idea...
Let me start and say that with this storyline, it had the makings of a good bully romance. All the boxes were checked to keep it in that specific trope, which is why I gave it more than one star. The thing that made me give this a rating so much lower than what it could have been is the freaking age of the characters!!! I am a fiction reader, so I know how to suspend belief while I'm reading. But all of the things these characters did and said and the ways in which they reacted and interacted was soooooo not befitting 15 year olds!!! I don't care how rich they're written to be, it was way too much of a stretch to imagine FRESHMEN IN HIGH SCHOOL doing these things! Freshmen in college maybe, but most definitely not freshmen in high school. Now, if the author went back and simply changed their ages, if definitely change my rating and review. Sad that she made this decision with such a solid base for a story idea...