A review by pattyfgd
Lawless Kingdom by Natalie Bennett

5.0

This is my first Natalie Bennett book, and I can't wait for the next in the series. Dark, bully and devious, this high school romance is like no other. Rhiannon is surprised by her parents her senior year to attend Pesdallia Prep, the school her best friend attends. Excited, she has no idea what she is in store for. This school has deep mafia ties, and Judas Barron runs the children of the families. Young, yet knowledgeable of the life, these kids are dark and dangerous. They have been numbed to destruction lives they destroy. Judas has his eye on Rhiannon, and the pull between them is strong. Will she go with him? Does she have a choice? Bennett has given us a good foundation of the story. We get Rhiannon's naivete, and need to be accepted. Judas is definitely disturbed and controlling. We can hear the inherent secrets that are not being told, adding to the building suspense. I am looking forward to what is next!

Lacy Laurel and Connor Crais are the narrators and give us all the feels. Laurel is so good as Rhiannon, giving us her personality with a little fearfulness, yet a curiosity that can't be stopped. This is my first Connor Crais listen, and I love his voice! He is amazing as Judas adding that dangerous tone. He makes me want to know him better.This team is a good casting for the series!