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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
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reflective
relaxing
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Plot
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Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Loved James and ruby
4⭐️ fand den Internatsvibe Mega und mochte die Charaktere auch echt gerne
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Complicated
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Complicated
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Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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emotional
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medium-paced
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Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I watched the show first, so a lot of this book was familiar to me, but I liked reading about it, especially about what was going on in the main character's head during the book. Just like the show, this is basically a British college prep school romance with enemies-to-lovers. The fmc catches the daughter of one of the richest families in the UK making out with a teacher, which catches the eye of the mmc as he tries to get her to not say anything. AS the main characters get closer through forced proximity, there is drama, partnership, and rich people stuff that makes the story interesting. It's a slow burn with some steam towards the end and lots of push and pull between the characters. Thanks to Berkley for this arc.
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Back to collecting book boyfriends!
Save Me by Mona Kasten is a drama filled romance that perfectly blends elite private school glamour with an irresistible enemies to lovers dynamic. Originally an international bestseller, this first installment in the Maxton Hall series is now available in English—and I couldn’t be more excited to finally read the book that inspired the show I absolutely love!
Ruby Bell is a hardworking scholarship student at Maxton Hall, a school full of the ultra rich and entitled. She wants nothing more than to keep her head down and secure her future at Oxford. James Beaufort, on the other hand, is the epitome of privilege. He is handsome, arrogant, and used to getting his way. Their worlds collide when Ruby uncovers a scandalous secret about James’s family, putting her directly in his crosshairs. What starts as an unwilling partnership on the school’s gala soon turns into undeniable chemistry, forcing both of them to question their preconceived notions about each other.
Kasten does a fantastic job weaving tension, slow burn romance, and high society drama into a compelling narrative. Ruby is a relatable, determined protagonist, while James’s character development makes him more than just a brooding bad boy. Their interactions are filled with banter, frustration, and longing, making their romance all the more satisfying.
Having loved the Maxton Hall show, I was thrilled to dive into this English translated version of the book, and it did not disappoint! The story captures all the angst, glamour, and heart I adored on screen, while offering even more depth to Ruby and James’s relationship. The novel ends on a cliffhanger that will have you desperate for the next book, and I cannot wait to get my hands on Save You!
If you love books with Gossip Girl-esque vibes, forbidden romance, and emotional depth, Save Me is perfect!
Thank you to NetGalley, Mona Kasten, and Berkley for the eARC of this book.
Ruby Bell is a hardworking scholarship student at Maxton Hall, a school full of the ultra rich and entitled. She wants nothing more than to keep her head down and secure her future at Oxford. James Beaufort, on the other hand, is the epitome of privilege. He is handsome, arrogant, and used to getting his way. Their worlds collide when Ruby uncovers a scandalous secret about James’s family, putting her directly in his crosshairs. What starts as an unwilling partnership on the school’s gala soon turns into undeniable chemistry, forcing both of them to question their preconceived notions about each other.
Kasten does a fantastic job weaving tension, slow burn romance, and high society drama into a compelling narrative. Ruby is a relatable, determined protagonist, while James’s character development makes him more than just a brooding bad boy. Their interactions are filled with banter, frustration, and longing, making their romance all the more satisfying.
Having loved the Maxton Hall show, I was thrilled to dive into this English translated version of the book, and it did not disappoint! The story captures all the angst, glamour, and heart I adored on screen, while offering even more depth to Ruby and James’s relationship. The novel ends on a cliffhanger that will have you desperate for the next book, and I cannot wait to get my hands on Save You!
If you love books with Gossip Girl-esque vibes, forbidden romance, and emotional depth, Save Me is perfect!
Thank you to NetGalley, Mona Kasten, and Berkley for the eARC of this book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Der erste Band der "Maxton Hall"-Reihe von Mona Kasten erzählt die süße Enemies to Lovers Geschichte zwischen der strebsamen gutherzigen Schülerin Ruby und dem schnöselig elitären Unternehmenserben James.
Nachdem ich von der Prime Verfilmung gehört hatte, musste ich mir den Band unbedingt ausleihen und kann ihn wärmstens an alle empfehlen, die gerne eine college-romance lesen.