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envyeve's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hannahwantstoread's review
5.0
Wreak havoc
Oh my word. This book was amazing.
Bernadette has been through so much. To get the revenge she seeks, she must choose the lesser of two evils - the gang who tormented her. That choice comes at a cost, but it is one she is willing to pay for her vengeance.
This book sees Havoc begin working on her list of offenders as Bernie dives deeper into their world.
I really liked how the flashbacks were incorporated - occasional short paragraphs that hint at a very complicated history. I’m looking forward to seeing how Havoc makes amends for their past actions in future books.
The Havoc boys are quite distinct characters - something I prefer in RH books. The group dynamics are fascinating, particularly since Bernie’s presence is changing everything.
My one quibble with the book - CM never missed a chance to remind us that anything nice was probably stolen. It just felt unnecessary to point it out so frequently and got annoying towards the end.
Everyone in this town has an agenda of their own. I can’t wait to see how the story pans out.
Oh my word. This book was amazing.
Bernadette has been through so much. To get the revenge she seeks, she must choose the lesser of two evils - the gang who tormented her. That choice comes at a cost, but it is one she is willing to pay for her vengeance.
This book sees Havoc begin working on her list of offenders as Bernie dives deeper into their world.
I really liked how the flashbacks were incorporated - occasional short paragraphs that hint at a very complicated history. I’m looking forward to seeing how Havoc makes amends for their past actions in future books.
The Havoc boys are quite distinct characters - something I prefer in RH books. The group dynamics are fascinating, particularly since Bernie’s presence is changing everything.
My one quibble with the book - CM never missed a chance to remind us that anything nice was probably stolen. It just felt unnecessary to point it out so frequently and got annoying towards the end.
Everyone in this town has an agenda of their own. I can’t wait to see how the story pans out.
cfletcher2319's review
5.0
A well realized harem and good spice. As with all CM Stunich novels, the characters are masterfully crafted and drive the plot. The pacing and climax of the series are also very good
rellwood74's review
3.0
Had to re-read to refresh my memory for the sequel. Since I am certainly not in the target demographic for this book (young/new adults) I found more to bitch about then they would so I guess this review will be to the older readers.
1. These are high schoolers under the age of 18, mostly just under 18 or in the case of the heroine a junior and very 17.
2. They act and are portrayed as being baddasses and the heroine spends the entire book making sure the reader and everyone else doesn't forget this fact.
3. Back to the high school, I kind of had a bit of trouble reconciling the fact that these very adult looking and acting characters are having chocolate milk in the cafeteria.
4. OTT Characters.
Each male character (there are 5) is described in such a way as that the whole of the group could be in a K-Pop band. Everyone has tattoos (nevermind that they are under 18) that are extensive enough to show on any bit of skin not covered up, including the neck.
The guys are all either tall, shredded, very attractive, well dressed, everything, and each guy is a "type".
Hael - the quiet one with scars and voice damage that causes him to have a kind of deep whisper for a voice. He is the one who is the most up for violence, but he has a hidden "soft" side.
Aaron - the former "Disney Prince" with blonde hair, and blue eyes who used to be preppy and "normal" but has shed that to become a bad boy in the group. His father is dead and his mother ran off to parts unknown leaving him with his 5-year-old sister and 2-year-old niece.
Victor - the 6'5" leader of the group. He has his reasons for doing things and isn't always transparent about it. He is the main love interest. He is the baddest ass of all the baddasses. He lives with his father who is portrayed as a drunken, overweight, easy to dominate and order around kind of lout. What Victor says goes. Victor is always dark and broody. He rides a Harley.
Oscar - The metrosexual guy who wears glasses and suits that still allow his blended neck tattoos to creep above his collar, thereby making him all the more baddassed. He spends the book being the "secretary" of the group, always on his iPad, making the plans set by the leader happen.
Callum- the "Vice President", just about equal in looks and status as the leader, a bit lighter in attitude, a bit more fun, drives a "classic Camaro". He has blood red hair cut short on the sides but long on the top.
It is very easy to see each guy as a member of some baddassed boy group. Like I said, I am not in the demographics. Keeping them all so unrealistic just keeps me from taking the book too seriously.
Then you have the heroine, Bernadette Blackbird. She has long white-blonde hair with pink highlights? Ends? Not sure, but there is a lot of pink with the white. Bernadette's figure is 38-28-40 with, and I am not kidding size "G" boobs. She's just 17. She spends the book making sure we all know how baddassed she and the guys are, all the while making sure that we know that they are all poor as dirt, and don't care about the future, that stealing is her only way of getting anything decent.
So, yeah. I got tired of the whole not caring about the future, so why care about what we do today. I got tired of the whole, “make way for our baddasseness” scenes.
Now, I have to say that the sex scenes and tension between the characters was pretty good. IF I was able to forget that they are just kids.
Yet...yet....I couldn’t stop reading. I just have to read this series to the end.
1. These are high schoolers under the age of 18, mostly just under 18 or in the case of the heroine a junior and very 17.
2. They act and are portrayed as being baddasses and the heroine spends the entire book making sure the reader and everyone else doesn't forget this fact.
3. Back to the high school, I kind of had a bit of trouble reconciling the fact that these very adult looking and acting characters are having chocolate milk in the cafeteria.
4. OTT Characters.
Each male character (there are 5) is described in such a way as that the whole of the group could be in a K-Pop band. Everyone has tattoos (nevermind that they are under 18) that are extensive enough to show on any bit of skin not covered up, including the neck.
The guys are all either tall, shredded, very attractive, well dressed, everything, and each guy is a "type".
Hael - the quiet one with scars and voice damage that causes him to have a kind of deep whisper for a voice. He is the one who is the most up for violence, but he has a hidden "soft" side.
Aaron - the former "Disney Prince" with blonde hair, and blue eyes who used to be preppy and "normal" but has shed that to become a bad boy in the group. His father is dead and his mother ran off to parts unknown leaving him with his 5-year-old sister and 2-year-old niece.
Victor - the 6'5" leader of the group. He has his reasons for doing things and isn't always transparent about it. He is the main love interest. He is the baddest ass of all the baddasses. He lives with his father who is portrayed as a drunken, overweight, easy to dominate and order around kind of lout. What Victor says goes. Victor is always dark and broody. He rides a Harley.
Oscar - The metrosexual guy who wears glasses and suits that still allow his blended neck tattoos to creep above his collar, thereby making him all the more baddassed. He spends the book being the "secretary" of the group, always on his iPad, making the plans set by the leader happen.
Callum- the "Vice President", just about equal in looks and status as the leader, a bit lighter in attitude, a bit more fun, drives a "classic Camaro". He has blood red hair cut short on the sides but long on the top.
It is very easy to see each guy as a member of some baddassed boy group. Like I said, I am not in the demographics. Keeping them all so unrealistic just keeps me from taking the book too seriously.
Then you have the heroine, Bernadette Blackbird. She has long white-blonde hair with pink highlights? Ends? Not sure, but there is a lot of pink with the white. Bernadette's figure is 38-28-40 with, and I am not kidding size "G" boobs. She's just 17. She spends the book making sure we all know how baddassed she and the guys are, all the while making sure that we know that they are all poor as dirt, and don't care about the future, that stealing is her only way of getting anything decent.
So, yeah. I got tired of the whole not caring about the future, so why care about what we do today. I got tired of the whole, “make way for our baddasseness” scenes.
Now, I have to say that the sex scenes and tension between the characters was pretty good. IF I was able to forget that they are just kids.
Yet...yet....I couldn’t stop reading. I just have to read this series to the end.
smutasaurus_rex's review
5.0
I absolutely LOVED this book. Each character is so different and they work together so well. There were some things I disliked about the characters but that was just me being picky (I didn't like how kind of trashy Bernie was made to seem at times). I ran to download the second book as soon as I finished Havoc and cannot wait to continue the series. I recommend this book to anyone that likes reverse harems, illegal/gang/Mafia storylines, and those that enjoy smut. The smut gets even better in the second book so keep going. I can't wait to see how everything ends up.
jailynnicole's review
3.0
this book had a lot of good parts which is why i gave it a 3 but it was also just cringe and it took me so long to read it because so many things pissed me off like how bern is supposed to be havoc girl and be with all of them but she’s literally only with victor and victor gets mad when she’s with the other guys i just don’t see this being a poly book. bern i stupid i would’ve gotten revenge on havoc also her whole “they’re not dangerous people or horrible people because they didn’t rape me or kill me” like girl you sound dumb stop thinking ur so special and stand up for yourself because it’s actually embarrassing how she lets these guys especially victor walk all over her. let’s not forget how all her revenge she’s doing it for her and her sisters the sisters that she barley ever mentioned and her little sister who she never even hangs out with and just drop her off at a friends house to go be with the havoc boys. also she made her step dad and mom some important thing just for them to barely even get mentioned after she joins havoc
snarelover27's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
staceycarr1060's review against another edition
4.0
✍️ C.M. Stunich
🎧 Brooke Daniels & Matt Walton
**
4⭐️
**
3🌶️
**
🛑drugs, sexual assault (off page), violence, bullying, child neglect, suicide (off page)
**
Review: HAVOC. Do I get a hot ass gang of men now, too?! 🥵
Hael = red mohawk & camero
Aaron = the ex, first love
Victor = the leader (man on this cover)
Oscar = glasses & tattoos
Callum = the broody, quiet one
& Bernie. Our badass heroine. She has these boys wrapped around her finger and it’s only book #1. Her and Victor are soul mates in the most violent, red flag way & I’m here for it. This series is starting out as a revenge plot for the people who have done Bernie so wrong. IMO, completely validated!
The spice is hot! Her & Victor are hate f’n most of the time & her and Hael have fun making others jealous 😉
On to book #2 ✌️
🎧 Brooke Daniels & Matt Walton
**
4⭐️
**
3🌶️
**
🛑drugs, sexual assault (off page), violence, bullying, child neglect, suicide (off page)
**
Review: HAVOC. Do I get a hot ass gang of men now, too?! 🥵
Hael = red mohawk & camero
Aaron = the ex, first love
Victor = the leader (man on this cover)
Oscar = glasses & tattoos
Callum = the broody, quiet one
& Bernie. Our badass heroine. She has these boys wrapped around her finger and it’s only book #1. Her and Victor are soul mates in the most violent, red flag way & I’m here for it. This series is starting out as a revenge plot for the people who have done Bernie so wrong. IMO, completely validated!
The spice is hot! Her & Victor are hate f’n most of the time & her and Hael have fun making others jealous 😉
On to book #2 ✌️
lea_talisa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5