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A review by readingwithfefe
Disobedient Pawn by Brooklyn Cross
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
1st person/multi pov
Spice: 2.5/5
How am I supposed to wait for the next book in this series?! I’m so ready for the sequel it’s so beyond not being funny. 😆
So we have our FMC Ren attending her mom's funeral and as soon as it’s over her dad whisks her away from the only place she’s ever called home and the two people she needs to most. Moving from Canada to Portland wasn’t the biggest shock she’d face though. Her dad informs her that she will be attending a boarding school called Wayward Academy. Furious with her father and bitter over the whole situation she’s never felt more alone. However, her plan to get through school so she can get far away from the place and her dad might just be more difficult than she anticipated when she catches the eye of the Kings of Wayward Academy.
I loved the way this story builds and unfolds! It feels a little like a tv series in that way. Things are moving slowly but at a steady pace. There are small time jumps here and there but nothing major as well as some flashback moments to fill in some of the gaps from their past and backgrounds. It gave me that satisfying lengthy book feel yet it read fast so I didn’t feel like it was just dragging on and on the whole time. It consistently kept my attention from start to finish which is a big deal for me lol.
The characters are fantastic as well and I found myself grinning and giggling for the majority of the book. Myles is just as cute and can be! I swear I didn’t think he’d be my favorite at the beginning especially once we got to see more of Nash. However, that puppy dog energy he gives off while still having that I will unalive you bad boy vibe is an addicting combination. He’s the perfect blend of sweet and naughty and I just love him!! And Ren - omg Ren - she is a girl after my own heart! The way she refuses to be walked on and always sticks up for herself no matter who it’s against had me falling in love with her character pretty much instantly. I love that she can be terrified yet she’s determined to stand her ground and not be pushed around. She’s cautious and doesn’t trust easily so she’s really making these guys work for it. It’s the best thing ever to see them bickering back and forth with her.
Now for the spice - do not go into this expecting lots of hot and steamy moments. The spice is supposed to build as the series progresses after all. But I did think that the tension and flirting were steamy enough to where I didn’t really miss the big spicy moments. I mean am I ready for them? Absolutely lol! But the book was just so good without them that I hardly even noticed until I was finished. 🤷🏻♀️
As for the storyline I’m so invested in how this is going to play out. I’m really liking all the mystery behind Ren and her father and what led them to this place. Then there’s an entirely different mystery going on surrounding the guys and what they’ve been up to before Ren came into the picture. I’m not quite sure yet if I think those two things will eventually overlap or if one has anything to do with the other but it’s definitely got my wheels turning with all the possibilities. I’d now like to take a moment to thank Brooklyn for the ending. This is a cliffhanger I can live with haha. It’s pretty good and had me going “ohhhh” and “hmmm” without throwing my Kindle across the room. 🤣 Appreciate it! 🫶🏻😆
Ugh, I’m just so ready for the next book it’s unreal. 🙃
*Make sure to check the TW before reading.*
Spice: 2.5/5
How am I supposed to wait for the next book in this series?! I’m so ready for the sequel it’s so beyond not being funny. 😆
So we have our FMC Ren attending her mom's funeral and as soon as it’s over her dad whisks her away from the only place she’s ever called home and the two people she needs to most. Moving from Canada to Portland wasn’t the biggest shock she’d face though. Her dad informs her that she will be attending a boarding school called Wayward Academy. Furious with her father and bitter over the whole situation she’s never felt more alone. However, her plan to get through school so she can get far away from the place and her dad might just be more difficult than she anticipated when she catches the eye of the Kings of Wayward Academy.
I loved the way this story builds and unfolds! It feels a little like a tv series in that way. Things are moving slowly but at a steady pace. There are small time jumps here and there but nothing major as well as some flashback moments to fill in some of the gaps from their past and backgrounds. It gave me that satisfying lengthy book feel yet it read fast so I didn’t feel like it was just dragging on and on the whole time. It consistently kept my attention from start to finish which is a big deal for me lol.
The characters are fantastic as well and I found myself grinning and giggling for the majority of the book. Myles is just as cute and can be! I swear I didn’t think he’d be my favorite at the beginning especially once we got to see more of Nash. However, that puppy dog energy he gives off while still having that I will unalive you bad boy vibe is an addicting combination. He’s the perfect blend of sweet and naughty and I just love him!! And Ren - omg Ren - she is a girl after my own heart! The way she refuses to be walked on and always sticks up for herself no matter who it’s against had me falling in love with her character pretty much instantly. I love that she can be terrified yet she’s determined to stand her ground and not be pushed around. She’s cautious and doesn’t trust easily so she’s really making these guys work for it. It’s the best thing ever to see them bickering back and forth with her.
Now for the spice - do not go into this expecting lots of hot and steamy moments. The spice is supposed to build as the series progresses after all. But I did think that the tension and flirting were steamy enough to where I didn’t really miss the big spicy moments. I mean am I ready for them? Absolutely lol! But the book was just so good without them that I hardly even noticed until I was finished. 🤷🏻♀️
As for the storyline I’m so invested in how this is going to play out. I’m really liking all the mystery behind Ren and her father and what led them to this place. Then there’s an entirely different mystery going on surrounding the guys and what they’ve been up to before Ren came into the picture. I’m not quite sure yet if I think those two things will eventually overlap or if one has anything to do with the other but it’s definitely got my wheels turning with all the possibilities. I’d now like to take a moment to thank Brooklyn for the ending. This is a cliffhanger I can live with haha. It’s pretty good and had me going “ohhhh” and “hmmm” without throwing my Kindle across the room. 🤣 Appreciate it! 🫶🏻😆
Ugh, I’m just so ready for the next book it’s unreal. 🙃
*Make sure to check the TW before reading.*