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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I almost didn't read this because of the top 1 star review, but I loved Zodiac academy so I was like I'm gonna try it anyway.
Zodiac academy is a little different because they are Fae and Bullying is kinda the norm in their world, which you find out later in the series which softens the blow. It's also not a RH.
ANYWHO...
This was rough. Like I was uncomfortable, and by the end of the book no one is rememable at that point. Except maybe Kyan. But I love villains so...
While the 1 star review was dead on about just about everything I still liked it.
If you don't like getting your feelings hurt, second hand embarrassment or absolutely hating a character than you should pass.
Also there are editing issues.
THIS book is unrealistic for so many reasons but it was an experience.
I gave it 4 stars because I felt embarrassed betrayed and hate.
I'm not sure how I got sucked in to RH Bully romances but I'm enjoying them lol.
6 years ago, I wouldn't have considered it.
I also stopped reading for years because everything started to feel the same and this genre has helped me love reading again.
Zodiac academy is a little different because they are Fae and Bullying is kinda the norm in their world, which you find out later in the series which softens the blow. It's also not a RH.
ANYWHO...
This was rough. Like I was uncomfortable, and by the end of the book no one is rememable at that point. Except maybe Kyan. But I love villains so...
While the 1 star review was dead on about just about everything I still liked it.
If you don't like getting your feelings hurt, second hand embarrassment or absolutely hating a character than you should pass.
Also there are editing issues.
THIS book is unrealistic for so many reasons but it was an experience.
I gave it 4 stars because I felt embarrassed betrayed and hate.
I'm not sure how I got sucked in to RH Bully romances but I'm enjoying them lol.
6 years ago, I wouldn't have considered it.
I also stopped reading for years because everything started to feel the same and this genre has helped me love reading again.
The twisted sisters always make me contemplate my life, my decisions ,my lack of self preservation, and my serious need of therapy. Because why do I always get all hot and bothered with theirs books? Why is it about this mess of a plot that I liked so much, I finished all books in like 3 days?
3.5 to 4 stars
I have to say I love these authors and don't get me wrong the book is good. However, I'm disappointed in the typical immature and predictable: guy bullies girl because of something her parent did (which I'm guessing was framed for- not spoiler because idk and it's not revealed in this book lol) and takes it way too far then realises he likes her but she rejects him because of what he did and wants revenge until she eventually gives in (obviously that hasn't happened yet but I'd bed that's basically how it'll go).
I'd be willing to bet the next book straight after the ending of this one where there's a chance to turn her hate into well love that they'll do something to her immediately after to ensure they remain in "power" and it will cement that revenge.
I actually hate Blake's character. Kyan and Monroe you can get behind. Saint is an idiot but Blake is a complete moron haha
Still, the writing is pretty good and except for the parts like I mentioned above I haven't been able to put it down. Maybe I'm just getting a little old for the 17 year old HS bully romance category
I have to say I love these authors and don't get me wrong the book is good. However, I'm disappointed in the typical immature and predictable: guy bullies girl because of something her parent did (which I'm guessing was framed for- not spoiler because idk and it's not revealed in this book lol) and takes it way too far then realises he likes her but she rejects him because of what he did and wants revenge until she eventually gives in (obviously that hasn't happened yet but I'd bed that's basically how it'll go).
I'd be willing to bet the next book straight after the ending of this one where there's a chance to turn her hate into well love that they'll do something to her immediately after to ensure they remain in "power" and it will cement that revenge.
I actually hate Blake's character. Kyan and Monroe you can get behind. Saint is an idiot but Blake is a complete moron haha
Still, the writing is pretty good and except for the parts like I mentioned above I haven't been able to put it down. Maybe I'm just getting a little old for the 17 year old HS bully romance category
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Pandemic/Epidemic
I wanted to like this book based on the reviews I had seen but for me I think they took the bullying way too far and it was more abusive behaviour than enemies to lovers.
The virus storyline also seemed more of an after thought with not a lot of backstory. The story also dragged on and was repetitive in some of the details.
Overall wasn’t the worst book I have read but didn’t live up to the hype and could be very triggering.
The virus storyline also seemed more of an after thought with not a lot of backstory. The story also dragged on and was repetitive in some of the details.
Overall wasn’t the worst book I have read but didn’t live up to the hype and could be very triggering.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've decided to give this book a chance because I've heard so many good things about it. I have to say that I was not disappointed.
This is the first book of Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti that I have read and I really liked their style of writing. I was able to imagine everything so vividly.
The characters are well written, but can be a bit cheesy at times which I thought was going to annoy me but it didn't.
This is an RH book filled with violence, a bit of mystery, bullying and romance, so if that is something that you like to read about then you should definitely give this book a chance.
This is the first book of Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti that I have read and I really liked their style of writing. I was able to imagine everything so vividly.
The characters are well written, but can be a bit cheesy at times which I thought was going to annoy me but it didn't.
This is an RH book filled with violence, a bit of mystery, bullying and romance, so if that is something that you like to read about then you should definitely give this book a chance.
This is the first book in a while that I’m writing a review for without fully thinking it out beforehand
The twisted sisters have that kind of power over me because i am FLABBERGASTED RIGHT NOW
I honestly don’t even like bully dark romance but I still decide to put myself through this shit over & over again because if they write it, I will read it
While I absolutely ate this book in, I couldn’t help but compare this trio of men to the men in ZA and Darkmore penitentiary and I realized: I really hate them so far lol
They need to have ridiculoussssssly good character arcs for me to even BEGIN to hope for a HEA why choose ending because right now? I only want Tatum and Monroe & the rest can go kneel in front of the crypts for years. ESPECIALLY YOU SAINT AFTER THAT SHIT YOU PULLED AT THE END
SHAME ON BLAKE BUT ESPECIALLY KYAN FOR NOT STOPPING HIM
I think i kind of hated this but also i immediately want to read book 2 so?
The twisted sisters have that kind of power over me because i am FLABBERGASTED RIGHT NOW
I honestly don’t even like bully dark romance but I still decide to put myself through this shit over & over again because if they write it, I will read it
While I absolutely ate this book in, I couldn’t help but compare this trio of men to the men in ZA and Darkmore penitentiary and I realized: I really hate them so far lol
They need to have ridiculoussssssly good character arcs for me to even BEGIN to hope for a HEA why choose ending because right now? I only want Tatum and Monroe & the rest can go kneel in front of the crypts for years. ESPECIALLY YOU SAINT AFTER THAT SHIT YOU PULLED AT THE END
SHAME ON BLAKE BUT ESPECIALLY KYAN FOR NOT STOPPING HIM
I think i kind of hated this but also i immediately want to read book 2 so?
This book is definitely a bully romance which I struggle with. But damn I’m more attracted to them then I am with the zodiac boys. Something about Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti and how they know how to write something beautiful. They manage to put a comedic aspect into something that’s sometimes hard to read. I love the main character. She’s so perfect. We just love a boss queen. I’m super excited for the next book.
Fresh
Omg I love this storyline. I waited forever before picking up this book cause ya know life and I was not disappointed. I'm so excited to see where the story goes.
Omg I love this storyline. I waited forever before picking up this book cause ya know life and I was not disappointed. I'm so excited to see where the story goes.