3.93 AVERAGE


called that
pregnancy
a mile away bro they were not slick i fear i even knew who it would be

They were hot. But I didn’t care about Hailey and her drama. Low-key rocky/Phoebe/jake would be kinda hot too
adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you Krista & Becca Ritchie, Berkley, and Valentine PR for this eARC!! 😊

I LOVE when a second book hits like this one. From the very first page, Destructively Mine hits the ground running. There are so many moving parts and side plots that you never 100% know what will happen next. And I also enjoyed how much this book let us get to know all the siblings a little more, and I am definitely so invested in where their stories are going. 

I really don’t want to say too much since it’s the second in a series, and I don’t want to spoil anything. BUT if you’re looking for a book that will keep you captivated the whole time, this is definitely the one. Seriously. The last half of the book had me gasping for air because I was so shocked by all the reveals. 


(Quick sidenote: this book was definitely spicier and darker than the last - so just a heads up!!)
adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
challenging funny lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

 I am well and truly obsessed with this book and these characters. They are the perfect morally grey characters that have me totally rooting for them while still questioning their choices. This one is even more twisted than the first, with more exciting and dark characters added to the mix. I don't think it is possible to be more invested in a group of characters than I am with these guys. I will be very impatiently awaiting the third book in the series. 

There is a delicious amount of tension throughout this story. Both between Rocky and Phoebe and the stakes they are in. This is masterfully interwoven with funny moments to create an addictive story. It has me swooning, laughing, crying, and everything in between. Which is a testament to how much these characters mean to me. 

This book does contain spice that is well-intertwined with the plot. If that is not your thing, I do not recommend this book because it is a key part of the characterization. I will also say, this was some of the most respectful and communicative spice I've ever read. I wish this were the norm in books because it was legitimately healthy in that way.

Overall, it sums up to the fact that this book has left me an emotional wreck, and I'm thankful for it. If you are looking for morally grey characters you are gonna care about, I highly recommend this series. 

Please see my blog for a more in-depth review: https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2025/05/destructively-mine.html

I received this book as an ARC from Valentine PR. My review is honest and voluntary. 

i was so excited to get into this book after where the story left off at the end of dishonestly yours. i really love the found family aspect of it all. the group dynamics and mannerisms of these characters were core six coded at the heart of it and i love that! they are not complete without each other and would go to the ends of the earth for one another.

this book took me a bit longer to get into, but it picked up in the second half with the unexpected twists and love triangle. when the truth about their families was revealed, it made me appreciate the foreshadowing. i would love to see the other characters’ pov, especially oliver and hailey. i’m so invested in them and have such a soft spot for them. also that one scene with trevor had my jaw on the floor, he is a wildcard and mystery. rocky and phoebe continue to bring the sizzling chemistry with the drama and angst.

i can’t wait to see how everything wraps up in the last book in this trilogy. here’s to more twists and secrets unfolding.

tropes: small town, found family, best friend’s brother, boy obsessed

thank you so much to berkeley, netgalley, and kbr for the e-arc!
adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes