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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
Yes, yes, yes! I loved this story. I mean LOVED. It reminded me a lot of the older stories from Rachel Leigh that I fell in love with.
I loved the characters and the development between them and their relationship. The tension was there and I couldn't help but root for them as I continued to read. It also made me super excited for future potential stories in this world and I can't wait to see what the author comes up with next.
I loved the characters and the development between them and their relationship. The tension was there and I couldn't help but root for them as I continued to read. It also made me super excited for future potential stories in this world and I can't wait to see what the author comes up with next.
Honestly, this was a nice mixture of sweet and hot. I’m a fan of bully romances but sometimes the bully part goes a little too extreme for me. However, Rachel Leigh does a great job at leveling out the bully trope. Also, who doesn’t love a little taboo thrown in with their dark/contemporary romances? I definitely found this to be an enjoyable read. I’m excited to see the next installment in this series because I just knowwwwwww something forbidden with a certain teacher is about to go down ( wink wink ).
Wow, wow wow wooooww! Normally I’m not huge on reading high school books but this was amazing!!!! Sooo sooo good! Elodie and Romes story is a doozy and Rome has had some much happen to him in the past year I could see how he would be peeved at the world. Most of all Elodie. But, this loathing turns into something more. And it’s a great grasp on a true enemies to lovers novel! Well done! I need more.
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: step-sibling, bully
Angst:
Trope: step-sibling, bully
Angst:
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I wanted to give this a go because it’s Rachel. But this is immature high school bully back and forth and I don’t think I can handle that
Rome is out for revenge after his future is ruined by a girl he rescued from an assault, who a year later becomes his stepsister. Meanwhile, Elodie is convinced Rome hates her because she stood up to him at a party, but had no idea he was her savior.
If you like:
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If you like:
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I didn't know this author but I loved every single word or fact narrated and also the multi pov... I loved the fact that Rome can hate, want to take revenge on Elodie for what she did to him... but there's nothing you can do if she needs... He is there. He cares about his stepsister but he doesn't want to show what he feels and feels. When the feelings between the two change and the relationship becomes what I wanted... I was really happy... I loved that certain themes such as bullying were dealt with, even romances, if written well, can raise awareness on certain topics... In fact they are a very effective means.
In this novel you will find...
✨ step-Sibling
✨ enemies to lovers
✨ bully
✨ forced proximity
✨ v....n heroine
✨ sports romance
In this novel you will find...
✨ step-Sibling
✨ enemies to lovers
✨ bully
✨ forced proximity
✨ v....n heroine
✨ sports romance
Happy Tuesday, Bookworms,
I am finally emerging from the depths of sickness and reentering the real world. This now means tackling adult responsibilities and catching up on tasks that I've fallen behind on, including drafting and posting this review.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Rachel Leigh's "Heartless Monster," and I must say, I devoured it.
Admittedly, I am an admirer of Rachel as an author, so I find myself inclined to read whatever she writes - no matter what. I feel that it's worth noting that the last three books I've read all happened to center around the step-sibling trope. It's rather uncanny how I've consitentially started a book without realizing that we were headed for another step sibing "rivalove" (yes i am coining that term - you heard it here first). Now, while it's still not my preferred trope and i dont think thats going to change, iI did still find the story itself to be quite captivating.
Enter Rome Cromwell, the star quarterback of his high school football team. Once upon a time, he had it all, until it all vanished into thin air. Not literally, but he did have consequences to pay. To truly comprehend what transpired, we must rewind a year before their formal introduction.
Meet Elodie Astor, the sweet and innocent girl who attended a party with her sister. Something so simple. However, when her encounter with the star quarterback took a turn, one that left him fully clothed in the pool and her taking a risky walk home on the wrong side of the turf, she encountered trouble far beyond a mere flirtatious football star. Now, faced with her new stepbrother Rome's blame for his own downfall, Elodie remains steadfast in her innocence, possessing a fiery spirit unafraid to assert or stand up for herself, even against Rome's fury.
I get where Rome's coming from with his dislike for Elodie, but it feels a bit over-the-top to me. I think it would've been better if he just played nice in public and kept his issues with her on the down-low. But pretending to be civil with someone you can't stand might not be the healthiest move either.
But hey, let's face it, being a teenager is like riding an emotional rollercoaster. So, it's no surprise if Rome's anger towards Elodie gets blown out of proportion, especially given their age and all the drama that comes with it. They're just high school kids. If I were in their shoes at seventeen, I'd definitely be pissed if trying to flirt with the cute girls and then trying to help someone ended up backfiring on me alone. But let's not spoil the plot too much; you'll find out what happened as you read through the first few chapters.
I really loved how deep this book got into the characters' emotions. You totally get sucked into Rome's head and feel everything he's feeling. His confusion about Elodie and all the moral stuff he's dealing with? It's like you're right there with him, trying to figure it all out. And trust me, the more you read, the more hooked you'll get.
Loved it - 4 stars from me!
xoxo,
Alessia
I am finally emerging from the depths of sickness and reentering the real world. This now means tackling adult responsibilities and catching up on tasks that I've fallen behind on, including drafting and posting this review.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Rachel Leigh's "Heartless Monster," and I must say, I devoured it.
Admittedly, I am an admirer of Rachel as an author, so I find myself inclined to read whatever she writes - no matter what. I feel that it's worth noting that the last three books I've read all happened to center around the step-sibling trope. It's rather uncanny how I've consitentially started a book without realizing that we were headed for another step sibing "rivalove" (yes i am coining that term - you heard it here first). Now, while it's still not my preferred trope and i dont think thats going to change, iI did still find the story itself to be quite captivating.
Enter Rome Cromwell, the star quarterback of his high school football team. Once upon a time, he had it all, until it all vanished into thin air. Not literally, but he did have consequences to pay. To truly comprehend what transpired, we must rewind a year before their formal introduction.
Meet Elodie Astor, the sweet and innocent girl who attended a party with her sister. Something so simple. However, when her encounter with the star quarterback took a turn, one that left him fully clothed in the pool and her taking a risky walk home on the wrong side of the turf, she encountered trouble far beyond a mere flirtatious football star. Now, faced with her new stepbrother Rome's blame for his own downfall, Elodie remains steadfast in her innocence, possessing a fiery spirit unafraid to assert or stand up for herself, even against Rome's fury.
I get where Rome's coming from with his dislike for Elodie, but it feels a bit over-the-top to me. I think it would've been better if he just played nice in public and kept his issues with her on the down-low. But pretending to be civil with someone you can't stand might not be the healthiest move either.
But hey, let's face it, being a teenager is like riding an emotional rollercoaster. So, it's no surprise if Rome's anger towards Elodie gets blown out of proportion, especially given their age and all the drama that comes with it. They're just high school kids. If I were in their shoes at seventeen, I'd definitely be pissed if trying to flirt with the cute girls and then trying to help someone ended up backfiring on me alone. But let's not spoil the plot too much; you'll find out what happened as you read through the first few chapters.
I really loved how deep this book got into the characters' emotions. You totally get sucked into Rome's head and feel everything he's feeling. His confusion about Elodie and all the moral stuff he's dealing with? It's like you're right there with him, trying to figure it all out. And trust me, the more you read, the more hooked you'll get.
Loved it - 4 stars from me!
xoxo,
Alessia