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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
painful to read as much as any other bully romances but it served in here since the mc has spine and not a total doormat other authors could never
Stopped after intro and first chapter because I don’t feel it
Usually I’m okay with « bully romance » even if I don’t love it because there is a main story (like a revenge or a murder investigation etc) but here it looks like it’s just a poor girl getting bullied for being poor by a stupid and arrogant privileged rich boy and j’ai trop la flemme
+ the first scene with Tristan and the fourth year girl tells me what kind of book it’s going to be (the boys fucking with everyone and being sex gods even though they are 15yo) and I kind of hate this trope
Usually I’m okay with « bully romance » even if I don’t love it because there is a main story (like a revenge or a murder investigation etc) but here it looks like it’s just a poor girl getting bullied for being poor by a stupid and arrogant privileged rich boy and j’ai trop la flemme
+ the first scene with Tristan and the fourth year girl tells me what kind of book it’s going to be (the boys fucking with everyone and being sex gods even though they are 15yo) and I kind of hate this trope
- FMC: Marnye
- MMC's: Tristan, Creed, Zayd
- POVs Included: Single Female POV (Marnye)
- Book Playlist (Rich Boys of Burberry Prep Series Playlist)
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SUMMARY: (SPOILER WARNING)
Marnye won a scholarship to one of the most prestigious (and rich) prep schools -- Burberry Prep. She's excited to start a new chapter in her life and pave the way for a bright future for her education.
Unfortunately the other students of Burberry Prep aren't so happy about her being there. She's the first student to attend on a scholarship at the school, and they feel like it makes their school look trashy to have her there.
So the entire student body (with the exception of a few students) have it out for her and make it their mission every day to make her life a living hell.
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REVIEW:
Nuh-uh. Nope. Not for me. What a disappointment this was.
I was really looking forward to this one after loving the Adamson All-Boys Academy series by this same author. There is a dual epilogue book between the two series' I planned to read. But as of now I'm just going to skip that, which is a bummer because I was looking forward to re-uniting with Charlotte and her guys.
But I can't stand Marnye and "her guys" -- if you can even call them that -- for so many reasons.
First off, writing-wise, the premonitive prologue was SUCH a bad idea with this book. I don't know why the author thought it would be a good idea to include that. Because here's the problem... Now WE as the reader know ahead of time that these guys are complete assholes who will betray her and have ulterior motives. But Marnye doesn't. So we have to watch her make stupid as fuck decisions to trust them, when we already know they don't actually give a shit about her. It makes it impossible to "fall" for the guys along with her, and it makes her look like an idiot for blindly trusting in them. Without this prologue maybe some of my feelings about the book would've been different.
Aside from that, I didn't like Marnye or any of the guys or side characters in the least.
Marnye is a complete doormat and allows the guys to treat her like absolute shit while she's still pining after them. She has no sense of self worth or self preservation in regards to them.
Then there's her "love interests". Yeah.
These boys are FIFTEEN mind you, and freshmen in high school. And yet they rule the school. This isn't how things work. I don't care how rich any of them are, there is a natural social hierarchy in high school where those who are the oldest rule the youngest. It just is. the idea that these freshmen guys are in charge at the school is absurd.
Oh and they might be only fifteen but apparently they are completely ripped with six packs, deep V-lines, and tattoos. This just isn't realistic. There's no way these teen boys have the bodies of men.
But that's not the worst thing about these guys. The worst thing is that they are complete assholes and sleep with everything that walks. I've never read a "romance" with so much OW shit. They are constantly talking about other girls, pursuing other girls, and hooking up with other girls. At one point Tristan even has sex with another girl in front of Marnye! It's unacceptable.
The bullying aspect also misses the mark. I actually really like bully romances. But they have to be done right. There needs to be an air of flirtation to the bullying for it to work as a romance -- think boys pulling a girls hair because he likes her. But in this one there is no flirtation or chemistry between the characters. They don't even seem particularity attracted to her. They are just assholes. And constantly mocking her previous suicide attempts was going way too far. I couldn't believe that.
The fact that the guys go from being bullies to her to wanting her from one minute to the next (with no transition) should've sent alarm bells ringing for Marnye. And yet it didn't. Because she's a gullible idiot.
Overall the book was bad. If you want to read a GOOD series by this is author, check out Secret Girl. That series is amazing. This one is not and I don't plan to read any more books from this series.
- MMC's: Tristan, Creed, Zayd
- POVs Included: Single Female POV (Marnye)
- Book Playlist (Rich Boys of Burberry Prep Series Playlist)
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-----------------------------------
SUMMARY: (SPOILER WARNING)
Marnye won a scholarship to one of the most prestigious (and rich) prep schools -- Burberry Prep. She's excited to start a new chapter in her life and pave the way for a bright future for her education.
Unfortunately the other students of Burberry Prep aren't so happy about her being there. She's the first student to attend on a scholarship at the school, and they feel like it makes their school look trashy to have her there.
So the entire student body (with the exception of a few students) have it out for her and make it their mission every day to make her life a living hell.
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REVIEW:
Nuh-uh. Nope. Not for me. What a disappointment this was.
I was really looking forward to this one after loving the Adamson All-Boys Academy series by this same author. There is a dual epilogue book between the two series' I planned to read. But as of now I'm just going to skip that, which is a bummer because I was looking forward to re-uniting with Charlotte and her guys.
But I can't stand Marnye and "her guys" -- if you can even call them that -- for so many reasons.
First off, writing-wise, the premonitive prologue was SUCH a bad idea with this book. I don't know why the author thought it would be a good idea to include that. Because here's the problem... Now WE as the reader know ahead of time that these guys are complete assholes who will betray her and have ulterior motives. But Marnye doesn't. So we have to watch her make stupid as fuck decisions to trust them, when we already know they don't actually give a shit about her. It makes it impossible to "fall" for the guys along with her, and it makes her look like an idiot for blindly trusting in them. Without this prologue maybe some of my feelings about the book would've been different.
Aside from that, I didn't like Marnye or any of the guys or side characters in the least.
Marnye is a complete doormat and allows the guys to treat her like absolute shit while she's still pining after them. She has no sense of self worth or self preservation in regards to them.
Then there's her "love interests". Yeah.
These boys are FIFTEEN mind you, and freshmen in high school. And yet they rule the school. This isn't how things work. I don't care how rich any of them are, there is a natural social hierarchy in high school where those who are the oldest rule the youngest. It just is. the idea that these freshmen guys are in charge at the school is absurd.
Oh and they might be only fifteen but apparently they are completely ripped with six packs, deep V-lines, and tattoos. This just isn't realistic. There's no way these teen boys have the bodies of men.
But that's not the worst thing about these guys. The worst thing is that they are complete assholes and sleep with everything that walks. I've never read a "romance" with so much OW shit. They are constantly talking about other girls, pursuing other girls, and hooking up with other girls. At one point Tristan even has sex with another girl in front of Marnye! It's unacceptable.
The bullying aspect also misses the mark. I actually really like bully romances. But they have to be done right. There needs to be an air of flirtation to the bullying for it to work as a romance -- think boys pulling a girls hair because he likes her. But in this one there is no flirtation or chemistry between the characters. They don't even seem particularity attracted to her. They are just assholes. And constantly mocking her previous suicide attempts was going way too far. I couldn't believe that.
The fact that the guys go from being bullies to her to wanting her from one minute to the next (with no transition) should've sent alarm bells ringing for Marnye. And yet it didn't. Because she's a gullible idiot.
Overall the book was bad. If you want to read a GOOD series by this is author, check out Secret Girl. That series is amazing. This one is not and I don't plan to read any more books from this series.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3⭐️ (good but won't re-read)
3🔥 (little/no spice)
h = Marnye
H = Tristan, Zayd, Creed, Zach
3🔥 (little/no spice)
h = Marnye
H = Tristan, Zayd, Creed, Zach
Wicked lovely
Holy wow!
I can’t wait to see what the next books hold. Mind totally rocked.
Actual review to follow later.
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I said that actual review would follow and I have finally got my bearings and dealt with whatever dilemmas and issues I may have had with this book. Now to actually review.
I stand by my initial 5 star rating even though I have some serious problems with Maryne in the first book... and honestly some of the set ups since these "kids" are just that, kids. The stage is set for 15 year old high school students, however, they have tattoos and drive expensive cars and things that you would consider to be attributed to those who are older. But have evaluation I feel as though this is kind a mute point. The world built is one I would never understand because I, in no way remotely, have that kind of money. So what may be very plausible because of that is kind of lost on me.
Maryne is a different case though. In a bully romance, which is what this definitely is, the female lead is supposed to be just as strong willed and aggressive as her bullies... that's kind of what makes it work. While she has some serious high light moments, for the most part she kind of just lets the Idols do what they please without asking any questions. I am sorry but if guys go from wanting to get me kicked out of school to kissing and groping I want to know what the heck is up... but that may just be me *shoulder shrug*.
The Idols are everything you want in male bully romance leads. They're crude jerks who are completely unrepentant. Each of them offers something different to the table and help to aid in the idea that as a core group they would be complete... if they can get that far.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves bully romance. If you have triggers in regards to bullying or suicide I caution you, it is part of the main plot. However, it is worth the read. I look forward to reading and reviewing the next books in the series.
Holy wow!
I can’t wait to see what the next books hold. Mind totally rocked.
Actual review to follow later.
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I said that actual review would follow and I have finally got my bearings and dealt with whatever dilemmas and issues I may have had with this book. Now to actually review.
I stand by my initial 5 star rating even though I have some serious problems with Maryne in the first book... and honestly some of the set ups since these "kids" are just that, kids. The stage is set for 15 year old high school students, however, they have tattoos and drive expensive cars and things that you would consider to be attributed to those who are older. But have evaluation I feel as though this is kind a mute point. The world built is one I would never understand because I, in no way remotely, have that kind of money. So what may be very plausible because of that is kind of lost on me.
Maryne is a different case though. In a bully romance, which is what this definitely is, the female lead is supposed to be just as strong willed and aggressive as her bullies... that's kind of what makes it work. While she has some serious high light moments, for the most part she kind of just lets the Idols do what they please without asking any questions. I am sorry but if guys go from wanting to get me kicked out of school to kissing and groping I want to know what the heck is up... but that may just be me *shoulder shrug*.
The Idols are everything you want in male bully romance leads. They're crude jerks who are completely unrepentant. Each of them offers something different to the table and help to aid in the idea that as a core group they would be complete... if they can get that far.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves bully romance. If you have triggers in regards to bullying or suicide I caution you, it is part of the main plot. However, it is worth the read. I look forward to reading and reviewing the next books in the series.
I’m actually sort of surprised that I liked this book. When I was reading the reviews, they weren’t very good so I was kind of nervous. I started it anyway because I’ve loved all of the C.M. Stunich books that I’ve read so far. The book was great! Parts of it were a bit unrealistic; like the boys being completely ripped and having so many tattoos. Marnye annoyed me a bit because she forgave the boys way too easily in my opinion. Other than those things, it was really good and I don’t regret reading it. Now I’m going to start Bad, Bad Bluebloods.
4 stars
Very interesting read. I definitely had my hands full trying to decide the motivations of the characters. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
Very interesting read. I definitely had my hands full trying to decide the motivations of the characters. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
This is just a reminder for myself of who's who and what happened before we get book number two. Spoilers ahead... Aaaaall of the spoilers.
Note: This is not a review, just a recap.
- The FMC: Marnye Reed. Fifteen, poor, bullied, previously suicidal due to bullying, extreme wet blanket about most fun things, blushes at everything remotely sexual. Nicknamed "the Working Girl" at her new school, though she's a virgin, and "Charity", because she got a scholarship to a prep school, and is thus a charity case. Loves studying - wants to be a professional student forever and ever. Twice reaches the top spot on the "best student" list at her new school. Talented in playing the harp. Wants to believe in the good in people, but ends up being fooled by just about everyone in her life. Supposedly from a rough neighbourhood, but is still super sweet and innocent. Used to have long hair, but bitchy girls cut it after drugging her, and now she's rocking a rose gold bob of sorts. Has an alcoholic father and a crappy absent mother.
- The filthy rich boys: Tristan, Zayd, and Creed.
Tristan: Old money, ultimate jerkface, somewhat of a leader type. Felt Marnye up in a library, gave her a rose necklace, kissed her, etc. Burnt a super important book that Marnye liked. Supposedly meant to marry Harper eventually (Harper being the main evil bitch). Tall, super muscular, yet still 15, drives cars, drinks, etc.? Competes with Marnye for the top student spot.
Zayd: A rocker, covered in tattoos (at the tender age of 15...), sings in some band, has an absent father who is also a rocker dude, is the nicest and funniest of the three (or pretends to be). Gets to take Marnye to a ball, before the shit hits the fan. Made some chocolates for Marnye, and apparently used a loooot of time and effort in making them. Seems to be attached to Becky, who is bitch number 2, and a fellow harpist (but crappier at it than Marnye).
Creed: New money, his mom gave Marnye the scholarship, is a bit colder/more stand-offish than the rest, but supposedly has wicked sexual chemistry with Marnye. Is the brother of Marnye's only female friend at the school. Spread the info/news of Marnye being suicidal in the past by reading her application essay letter thingy. Wanted to know who his sister (Miranda) was sleeping with ('twas a girl), and won a poker game against Marnye, who then had to share any info she discovered about the sister. This eventually lead to the girls falling out, and Marnye losing her school friends (a guy called Andrew, too, who is gay and whose secret was uncovered along with Creed's sister's).
The three boys run the school, obviously, and they belong to some secret society called the Infinity (or something), with matching infinity symbol tattoos. The group isn't too well explained yet, but they do dares(?) and bets, party and play poker.
Oh, and there's also a boy called Zach, who used to bully Marnye and sort of likes her now. They also dated for a while, but in secret, because Zach didn't want to tell anyone. And there's also a girl called Lizzie who used to date Tristan and still totally loves him. Lizzie met Marnye, wanted to be her friend, but it all fell apart due to Zach and Lizzie being in cahoots with each other over a bet that stated Zach had to bully a girl so much that she'd kill herself. Sooo it was Lizzie's fault that Zach bullied Marnye and eventually made Marnye want to kill herself.
- What happens, in a nutshell: Ms Charity-case moves to a new school, is hated by almost everyone for being poor and for stinking up the classy place with her low-class raggedy presence. Gets bullied by the Idols, aka 3 girls (mostly Becky and Harper) and the 3 boys mentioned above. Then, after some silly bullying crap stuff happens over some weeks, she ends up playing poker with the boys. She wins immunity from bullying for a month, during which she gets close to the boys. After the month is up, the girls are bitchy to her, but the boys are nice, too nice even. They all kiss her, etc. There's an end-of-the-year dance thing, to which Marney has to choose to take one boy - she chooses Zayd who is the least attached to anyone and anything else (has no future bride, is free to live his life, etc.). But after the dance, at some concert, where Marnye plays the harp, the bitchy girls beat her up, show everyone vids of her making out with the 3 boys, and pour paint on her, Carrie-style. And it is revealed that none of the boys really liked her during the spring term - they had just made a bet about who would be the first one to make Charity fall for a rich boy. Aaaand they all think they have now destroyed Marnye and driven her away for good. Marnye finds that she has changed, though, and she won't give up so easily. And so with her new tougher self, she challenges Tristan to a new year at school - claiming she will not back down, and that she will be back after the summer.
And then she plots her revenge. Dun, dun, duuuuun.
The end! For now.
Note: This is not a review, just a recap.
Spoiler
- The FMC: Marnye Reed. Fifteen, poor, bullied, previously suicidal due to bullying, extreme wet blanket about most fun things, blushes at everything remotely sexual. Nicknamed "the Working Girl" at her new school, though she's a virgin, and "Charity", because she got a scholarship to a prep school, and is thus a charity case. Loves studying - wants to be a professional student forever and ever. Twice reaches the top spot on the "best student" list at her new school. Talented in playing the harp. Wants to believe in the good in people, but ends up being fooled by just about everyone in her life. Supposedly from a rough neighbourhood, but is still super sweet and innocent. Used to have long hair, but bitchy girls cut it after drugging her, and now she's rocking a rose gold bob of sorts. Has an alcoholic father and a crappy absent mother.
- The filthy rich boys: Tristan, Zayd, and Creed.
Tristan: Old money, ultimate jerkface, somewhat of a leader type. Felt Marnye up in a library, gave her a rose necklace, kissed her, etc. Burnt a super important book that Marnye liked. Supposedly meant to marry Harper eventually (Harper being the main evil bitch). Tall, super muscular, yet still 15, drives cars, drinks, etc.? Competes with Marnye for the top student spot.
Zayd: A rocker, covered in tattoos (at the tender age of 15...), sings in some band, has an absent father who is also a rocker dude, is the nicest and funniest of the three (or pretends to be). Gets to take Marnye to a ball, before the shit hits the fan. Made some chocolates for Marnye, and apparently used a loooot of time and effort in making them. Seems to be attached to Becky, who is bitch number 2, and a fellow harpist (but crappier at it than Marnye).
Creed: New money, his mom gave Marnye the scholarship, is a bit colder/more stand-offish than the rest, but supposedly has wicked sexual chemistry with Marnye. Is the brother of Marnye's only female friend at the school. Spread the info/news of Marnye being suicidal in the past by reading her application essay letter thingy. Wanted to know who his sister (Miranda) was sleeping with ('twas a girl), and won a poker game against Marnye, who then had to share any info she discovered about the sister. This eventually lead to the girls falling out, and Marnye losing her school friends (a guy called Andrew, too, who is gay and whose secret was uncovered along with Creed's sister's).
The three boys run the school, obviously, and they belong to some secret society called the Infinity (or something), with matching infinity symbol tattoos. The group isn't too well explained yet, but they do dares(?) and bets, party and play poker.
Oh, and there's also a boy called Zach, who used to bully Marnye and sort of likes her now. They also dated for a while, but in secret, because Zach didn't want to tell anyone. And there's also a girl called Lizzie who used to date Tristan and still totally loves him. Lizzie met Marnye, wanted to be her friend, but it all fell apart due to Zach and Lizzie being in cahoots with each other over a bet that stated Zach had to bully a girl so much that she'd kill herself. Sooo it was Lizzie's fault that Zach bullied Marnye and eventually made Marnye want to kill herself.
- What happens, in a nutshell: Ms Charity-case moves to a new school, is hated by almost everyone for being poor and for stinking up the classy place with her low-class raggedy presence. Gets bullied by the Idols, aka 3 girls (mostly Becky and Harper) and the 3 boys mentioned above. Then, after some silly bullying crap stuff happens over some weeks, she ends up playing poker with the boys. She wins immunity from bullying for a month, during which she gets close to the boys. After the month is up, the girls are bitchy to her, but the boys are nice, too nice even. They all kiss her, etc. There's an end-of-the-year dance thing, to which Marney has to choose to take one boy - she chooses Zayd who is the least attached to anyone and anything else (has no future bride, is free to live his life, etc.). But after the dance, at some concert, where Marnye plays the harp, the bitchy girls beat her up, show everyone vids of her making out with the 3 boys, and pour paint on her, Carrie-style. And it is revealed that none of the boys really liked her during the spring term - they had just made a bet about who would be the first one to make Charity fall for a rich boy. Aaaand they all think they have now destroyed Marnye and driven her away for good. Marnye finds that she has changed, though, and she won't give up so easily. And so with her new tougher self, she challenges Tristan to a new year at school - claiming she will not back down, and that she will be back after the summer.
And then she plots her revenge. Dun, dun, duuuuun.
The end! For now.
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense