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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
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The concept of this book is pretty dull. I mean, it's typical high school drama with an added twist. To put it into perspective, this resembles a lot of the books you'd find on Wattpad. The drama was good though and it was a very quick read (1 day to be exact). It was a fun and easy distraction from the heavy reads I've recently picked up so besides the stereo-typicalness of it all, it was ok.
Our protagonist, Trace, is really infuriating. I wanted to punch, maim and kill her several times in the book. She was whiny, sad, always crying and had no confidence. Besides that, her story moves pretty quickly, which I thanked God for. We went from 0-100 real quick in this and it suited the story. There is swearing, violence (yuck), and sexual references in this book so just beware of that; Dyken does not hold back when it comes to what these guys and girls think in their heads.
Nixon is the typical too hot for school type jackass. I didn't like Nixon one bit in the beginning, and I still don't now. He's an asshole, as simple as that. Dyken tries to change him and make him a 'good' guy like some authors do, but I just really did not like him either way. I mean, the 3 rules??????? Do not touch, look or speak at the Elect (Nixon and his little gang) COME ON. That really infuriated me and how Trace would just go crying about them being so mean and how she would just take the abuse. Hello, you're all in college, grow a pair or just grow up and don't take stupid shit from these people.
While I'm saying a lot of negative things about the novel, I will admit it was entertaining. It was definitely something I just read on a whim and because it had that 'look' of just absolute funny ridiculousness. And I was right by the way. It was exactly that, ridiculous and way out of context drama. We do get some surprises in this book. I did see some stuff coming but I think Dyken wrote it so we could?? I hope. The plot does thicken a tiny bit toward the end when we get the truth but definitely don't count on this book to be a deep read.
I'm going to end this review on some dialogue from this book just to prove how ridiculous this was to read, yet extremely entertaining and funny:
“Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!” I closed my eyes. This had to be a dream. This couldn’t be real! “I’m going to die a virgin!” I blurted and then began to truly hyperventilate.
“What?” Nixon shouted.
“A virgin,” I repeated as I greedily tried to suck more air into my lungs. “I’m going to die a virgin! I’m going to die without ever going overseas! I’ve never even been nak*d in front of a man before! Oh my gosh! I’m never going to have kids! What if I want kids? What if—”
“Trace…” Nixon tried to interrupt me, but it was like I was watching my body freak out and couldn’t stop talking.
“Nixon, you have to promise me that if we live through this — and that’s a giant if, considering we’re literally trapped between two death machines — you have to take my virginity. Take it!”
“Trace, I don’t think this is the time to—”
“Promise!”
The concept of this book is pretty dull. I mean, it's typical high school drama with an added twist. To put it into perspective, this resembles a lot of the books you'd find on Wattpad. The drama was good though and it was a very quick read (1 day to be exact). It was a fun and easy distraction from the heavy reads I've recently picked up so besides the stereo-typicalness of it all, it was ok.
Our protagonist, Trace, is really infuriating. I wanted to punch, maim and kill her several times in the book. She was whiny, sad, always crying and had no confidence. Besides that, her story moves pretty quickly, which I thanked God for. We went from 0-100 real quick in this and it suited the story. There is swearing, violence (yuck), and sexual references in this book so just beware of that; Dyken does not hold back when it comes to what these guys and girls think in their heads.
Nixon is the typical too hot for school type jackass. I didn't like Nixon one bit in the beginning, and I still don't now. He's an asshole, as simple as that. Dyken tries to change him and make him a 'good' guy like some authors do, but I just really did not like him either way. I mean, the 3 rules??????? Do not touch, look or speak at the Elect (Nixon and his little gang) COME ON. That really infuriated me and how Trace would just go crying about them being so mean and how she would just take the abuse. Hello, you're all in college, grow a pair or just grow up and don't take stupid shit from these people.
While I'm saying a lot of negative things about the novel, I will admit it was entertaining. It was definitely something I just read on a whim and because it had that 'look' of just absolute funny ridiculousness. And I was right by the way. It was exactly that, ridiculous and way out of context drama. We do get some surprises in this book. I did see some stuff coming but I think Dyken wrote it so we could?? I hope. The plot does thicken a tiny bit toward the end when we get the truth but definitely don't count on this book to be a deep read.
I'm going to end this review on some dialogue from this book just to prove how ridiculous this was to read, yet extremely entertaining and funny:
“Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!” I closed my eyes. This had to be a dream. This couldn’t be real! “I’m going to die a virgin!” I blurted and then began to truly hyperventilate.
“What?” Nixon shouted.
“A virgin,” I repeated as I greedily tried to suck more air into my lungs. “I’m going to die a virgin! I’m going to die without ever going overseas! I’ve never even been nak*d in front of a man before! Oh my gosh! I’m never going to have kids! What if I want kids? What if—”
“Trace…” Nixon tried to interrupt me, but it was like I was watching my body freak out and couldn’t stop talking.
“Nixon, you have to promise me that if we live through this — and that’s a giant if, considering we’re literally trapped between two death machines — you have to take my virginity. Take it!”
“Trace, I don’t think this is the time to—”
“Promise!”
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Do I ever want to be involved in the Mafia? No, not even after reading this book. But I can respect their loyalty and devotion.
I loved the novella Enchant but this book was a little too much for me. I'll definitely continue the series!
Wow! I honestly wasn't expecting this from this book. I read the description, but didn't realize what this book would actually be about. This is kind of like a mafia book, so just be aware of that. I loved Nixon and Trace! They were so cute together and I really loved them together. Nixon's sister was a great character too. Chase was okay, but I'm still not so sure about him. I can't wait to read the rest of this series! It was so well written and I did not want to put it down!
I know it's weird but I love books where the heroine is bullied... and Nixon is a massive asshole in the beginning - I would have loved to see him more like that but he quickly became sweet. Too bad for me :(
Trace really is naive and she doesn't stand her ground but hopefully she got friends she can relies on.
Another mobster book... I totally am in the mood for them... Christmas spirit yeah
Trace really is naive and she doesn't stand her ground but hopefully she got friends she can relies on.
Another mobster book... I totally am in the mood for them... Christmas spirit yeah
Increíble...
No sabía que esperaba cuando lo leyera pero ¡Wow! Es genial.
Primero, porque me encantan los libros en los que siempre existen problemas entre los personajes principales, en este caso, Nixon y Tracey. Ya que desde que él la conoce a ella, se nota cierta hostilidad y tensión que no esperaba lo que sucedería después. Punto a su favor.
Segundo, ¡es un libro relacionado con la mafia! Esto es toda la razón que se necesita para que lo lea, además de su sinopsis. Porque, vamos, cuando existe romance dentro de un mundo prohibido es más interesante. Ya que nunca suceden cosas buenas.
Y tercero, un triángulo amoroso. Nada como que el chico tenga competencia por la chica. Esto, hace que todo sea un choque de trenes. Un desastre interesante.
La vida de Tracey Rooks ha sido en una granja, o eso es lo que recuerda. Cuando obtiene una beca en la universidad Eagle Elite, no puede creerlo. ¿Cómo podrá una chica del campo de 18 años sobrevivir en una universidad en alto prestigio y con estudiantes más ricos que ella? Todo se complica cuando el líder de los Elegidos la utiliza como el blanco de sus burlas.
Nixon Abandonato lo tiene todo. Es el líder de los Elegidos, es el dueño de la universidad de manera literal, tiene dinero y todos le tienen miedo. Pensaba que ser jefe de la mafia sería complicado para su vida personal pero hasta que encuentra a quien llevaba buscando por años, la chica indicada, hará lo necesario para protegerla. Hasta de él también.
Me encanto en que desde el comienzo existía cierto toque de misterio ante los hechos de la verdadera identidad de Tracey y todo lo que la rodea.
Básicamente, este libro engaña. ¿Por qué? Da una perspectiva diferente a la situación pero cuanto más lees, más te das cuenta que no es lo parece.
Se me hizo excesivo el maltrato que sufría Tracey por parte de sus compañeros al ser "diferente" a ellos que casi en una manera quería que se detuviera pero, de una manera retorcida, hizo que me llamara más la atención. No sé porque pero el que el chico rescate a la chica, me gusta solo que sin llegar a quebrarse ésta.
Hace meses habría leído algo de la autora y lo abandoné porque no pude seguirlo, así que no tenía ninguna expectativa de este libro solo lo que se mencionaba de él.
Crimen, pandillas, élite, romance, jefes... todo lo que no esperaba para la primera parte de esta saga.
Espero seguir leyendo el siguiente y averiguar el final de todo esto.
No sabía que esperaba cuando lo leyera pero ¡Wow! Es genial.
Primero, porque me encantan los libros en los que siempre existen problemas entre los personajes principales, en este caso, Nixon y Tracey. Ya que desde que él la conoce a ella, se nota cierta hostilidad y tensión que no esperaba lo que sucedería después. Punto a su favor.
"Odiaba que me estuviera acostumbrando a que él me tocara. Odiaba aún más que me gustara."
Segundo, ¡es un libro relacionado con la mafia! Esto es toda la razón que se necesita para que lo lea, además de su sinopsis. Porque, vamos, cuando existe romance dentro de un mundo prohibido es más interesante. Ya que nunca suceden cosas buenas.
Y tercero, un triángulo amoroso. Nada como que el chico tenga competencia por la chica. Esto, hace que todo sea un choque de trenes. Un desastre interesante.
"¿Por qué me estás ayudando?"
"Estoy aquí porque no hay otro lugar en el que quiera estar. Porque no me gusta ver llorar a las chicas, y aunque la opinión popular diga que no poseo un corazón, realmente lo tengo. Así que no me importa, pero cuando veo a un amigo, un buen amigo, molesto, jodidamente me sangraría a mí mismo antes de dejarle pasar por mierda solo."
"Algunas veces, Chase... es el lazo emocional lo que duele. Preferiría que me golpeara. Los cortes se curan, los moretones se desvanecen, ¿Pero corazones rotos? Ellos llevan las cicatrices de por vida."
La vida de Tracey Rooks ha sido en una granja, o eso es lo que recuerda. Cuando obtiene una beca en la universidad Eagle Elite, no puede creerlo. ¿Cómo podrá una chica del campo de 18 años sobrevivir en una universidad en alto prestigio y con estudiantes más ricos que ella? Todo se complica cuando el líder de los Elegidos la utiliza como el blanco de sus burlas.
Nixon Abandonato lo tiene todo. Es el líder de los Elegidos, es el dueño de la universidad de manera literal, tiene dinero y todos le tienen miedo. Pensaba que ser jefe de la mafia sería complicado para su vida personal pero hasta que encuentra a quien llevaba buscando por años, la chica indicada, hará lo necesario para protegerla. Hasta de él también.
"¿Es que no te das cuenta? Tal vez el mundo no es tan brillante y divertido como pensabas. La gente es mala. La humanidad es una broma cruel, Trace. Sólo estoy tratando de evitar que consigan reír los últimos."
Me encanto en que desde el comienzo existía cierto toque de misterio ante los hechos de la verdadera identidad de Tracey y todo lo que la rodea.
Básicamente, este libro engaña. ¿Por qué? Da una perspectiva diferente a la situación pero cuanto más lees, más te das cuenta que no es lo parece.
Se me hizo excesivo el maltrato que sufría Tracey por parte de sus compañeros al ser "diferente" a ellos que casi en una manera quería que se detuviera pero, de una manera retorcida, hizo que me llamara más la atención. No sé porque pero el que el chico rescate a la chica, me gusta solo que sin llegar a quebrarse ésta.
Hace meses habría leído algo de la autora y lo abandoné porque no pude seguirlo, así que no tenía ninguna expectativa de este libro solo lo que se mencionaba de él.
"¿Me ayudarás?"
"Lo que sea que necesites. Estoy aquí."
"¿No te irás a ningún lado?"
"No."
"¿No vas a pretender que te gusto hoy y odiarme mañana?"
"Diablos, no."
"¿No vas a decirme que me amas y luego lo retractarás?"
"Te lo prometo, Trace. Te protegeré hasta el día en que muera, incluso si eso significa que tengo que protegerte de mí mismo. Porque al protegerte de mí, te estaba protegiendo de ellos. No voy a dejar que te pase nada, lo juro por mi vida, te protegeré hasta el día que me muera."
"Esa es una promesa muy grande."
"Bueno, eres una persona muy importante. Personas importantes merecen promesas grandes, y tú, Trace. Te mereces el mundo."
Crimen, pandillas, élite, romance, jefes... todo lo que no esperaba para la primera parte de esta saga.
Espero seguir leyendo el siguiente y averiguar el final de todo esto.
Mixed feelings on this one. Especially after reading the much more grown up series "the Marcellos", by Bethany-kris.
This one in contrast is much lighter.
Minimal string language, no sex scenes (the most was when the H almost got her bra off...),
The use of the term "Mafia" is kinda laughable when you compare it to what you read about them, either IRL or in stronger fiction. There's no criminal activity, no killing, no insight to the life.
This also has a strong high school bully theme running through it ( stronger than the mafia, actually... But perhaps the whole mafia thing comes out later).
It's hard to put the two main characters together. Perhaps because they went from, zero to in love in days? OK yes, they knew eac other when they were like 6 and 9yrs old but that was 12yrs ago. The connection seems forced and there's not much chemistry - again maybe because she rarely spends time with him? He's hot and cold when they do, he's humiliated her in public so many times yet she still overlooks it?
I see a better and stronger connection between Trace and Chase but I don't forsee any kind of happy there!!
BUT!! BUT, BUT, BUT!!!
I'm saying all this from an adults pov and after reading a very adult version of a fiction style mafia series.
This is more suited to the higher end of the YA genre who are looking to read about a bully romance, with the ultimate bad boy and a girl who has a mysterious history that comes to light and changes not only her life but everyone around her.
Easy to read with page turning tellings of lost love, forbidden love, secrets and lies, family, money and power. Who you can trust and who will lead you to life threatening danger with a smile on their face.
This one in contrast is much lighter.
Minimal string language, no sex scenes (the most was when the H almost got her bra off...),
The use of the term "Mafia" is kinda laughable when you compare it to what you read about them, either IRL or in stronger fiction. There's no criminal activity, no killing, no insight to the life.
This also has a strong high school bully theme running through it ( stronger than the mafia, actually... But perhaps the whole mafia thing comes out later).
It's hard to put the two main characters together. Perhaps because they went from, zero to in love in days? OK yes, they knew eac other when they were like 6 and 9yrs old but that was 12yrs ago. The connection seems forced and there's not much chemistry - again maybe because she rarely spends time with him? He's hot and cold when they do, he's humiliated her in public so many times yet she still overlooks it?
I see a better and stronger connection between Trace and Chase but I don't forsee any kind of happy there!!
BUT!! BUT, BUT, BUT!!!
I'm saying all this from an adults pov and after reading a very adult version of a fiction style mafia series.
This is more suited to the higher end of the YA genre who are looking to read about a bully romance, with the ultimate bad boy and a girl who has a mysterious history that comes to light and changes not only her life but everyone around her.
Easy to read with page turning tellings of lost love, forbidden love, secrets and lies, family, money and power. Who you can trust and who will lead you to life threatening danger with a smile on their face.