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Reign of a King by Rina Kent
dark
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: hate to love, dark, age gap, alpha hero, billionaire, possessive hero, dead sister's husband
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cliffhanger, murder, mental illness, panic attacks, death, blood
Who would have known that daddy Jonathan could be so hot??
Jonathan is cold, ruthless and possessive. Aurora just wants to get rid of her past, but she has to come out to save her business, without being seen by any of the men in the King family.
Unfortunately she was not successful because Jonathan sees her, and now that he knows about her, he must possess and break her. But our strong Aurora does not submit to him and fights against him, which makes Aurora the perfect person for Jonathan.
Both characters have strong personalities, but in order to have a stable relationship, they should leave the past in the past.
This book ends in a cliffhanger, and I am very ready to start the next one.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: hate to love, dark, age gap, alpha hero, billionaire, possessive hero, dead sister's husband
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cliffhanger, murder, mental illness, panic attacks, death, blood
Who would have known that daddy Jonathan could be so hot??
Jonathan is cold, ruthless and possessive. Aurora just wants to get rid of her past, but she has to come out to save her business, without being seen by any of the men in the King family.
Unfortunately she was not successful because Jonathan sees her, and now that he knows about her, he must possess and break her. But our strong Aurora does not submit to him and fights against him, which makes Aurora the perfect person for Jonathan.
Both characters have strong personalities, but in order to have a stable relationship, they should leave the past in the past.
This book ends in a cliffhanger, and I am very ready to start the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Murder
Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: dark, enemies to lovers, high school
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: stalker, domestic abuse, death of a parent
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS SERIES IS DONE!!
I need more scenes with them!! I will miss them so much, but at least Rina also wrote a book as an epilogue, which apparently should be read after Jonathan's books?? I'm so curious about those books...but until then let's move on to our characters Silver and Cole.
Silver has politician parents who made her hide her true face and feelings. But there is one person who sees through these fakes, and that is Cole.
Cole is extremely mysterious, observant and always one step ahead of everyone. Plus he is the one who took all of her "firsts".
Their story has many ups and downs because they have to solve the problems between them in order to have a stable relationship. And when Rina puts there some more plot twists, all you want is to hug the characters.
And with this book and series finale, I will say that Rina is the queen of plot twists and dark books (for me at least).
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: dark, enemies to lovers, high school
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: stalker, domestic abuse, death of a parent
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS SERIES IS DONE!!
I need more scenes with them!! I will miss them so much, but at least Rina also wrote a book as an epilogue, which apparently should be read after Jonathan's books?? I'm so curious about those books...but until then let's move on to our characters Silver and Cole.
Silver has politician parents who made her hide her true face and feelings. But there is one person who sees through these fakes, and that is Cole.
Cole is extremely mysterious, observant and always one step ahead of everyone. Plus he is the one who took all of her "firsts".
Their story has many ups and downs because they have to solve the problems between them in order to have a stable relationship. And when Rina puts there some more plot twists, all you want is to hug the characters.
And with this book and series finale, I will say that Rina is the queen of plot twists and dark books (for me at least).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Death of parent
Vicious Prince by Rina Kent
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: dark, enemies to lovers, high school,
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: child abuse, alcohol abuse, pedophilia, drug use, suicide attempt
Oh my sweet Ronan!
From the first moments I met Ronan, I wanted to know his story, and I'm glad that Teal is his love interest.
Both have gone through traumatic events, but their way of cooperating is totally different. Teal is very withdrawn, she doesn't really share her feelings, while Ronan protects his past with humor and surrounds himself with people who throw parties.
Their chemistry is very beautiful, although it doesn't start very well, but as they get to know each other better, remove the layers placed on their hearts and realize the strong feelings they have for each other, they become such a beautiful couple.
I don't know, but it seems that the books written by Rina are getting better and better.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: dark, enemies to lovers, high school,
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: child abuse, alcohol abuse, pedophilia, drug use, suicide attempt
Oh my sweet Ronan!
From the first moments I met Ronan, I wanted to know his story, and I'm glad that Teal is his love interest.
Both have gone through traumatic events, but their way of cooperating is totally different. Teal is very withdrawn, she doesn't really share her feelings, while Ronan protects his past with humor and surrounds himself with people who throw parties.
Their chemistry is very beautiful, although it doesn't start very well, but as they get to know each other better, remove the layers placed on their hearts and realize the strong feelings they have for each other, they become such a beautiful couple.
I don't know, but it seems that the books written by Rina are getting better and better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Black Knight by Rina Kent
dark
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: bully, high school, dark, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: depression, eating disorder, selfharm, alcoholism
This book broke me and put me back together. I just love how Rina can do this to us, and in the end I just want to read more and more books written by her.
Kimberly was struggling with self harm, eating disorder and insecurities, and Rina portrayed so beautifully what our sweet Kim is going through.
Xander was once her knight in shining armor, but ever since his mother left him he struggled with alcoholism.
Somehow, everything they go through in this book only makes them grow closer and heal each other souls.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: bully, high school, dark, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: depression, eating disorder, selfharm, alcoholism
This book broke me and put me back together. I just love how Rina can do this to us, and in the end I just want to read more and more books written by her.
Kimberly was struggling with self harm, eating disorder and insecurities, and Rina portrayed so beautifully what our sweet Kim is going through.
Xander was once her knight in shining armor, but ever since his mother left him he struggled with alcoholism.
Somehow, everything they go through in this book only makes them grow closer and heal each other souls.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Nine Days by Joelina Falk
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: friends to lovers, best friend brother, forced proximity, cinnamon roll hero, college, he falls first,
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: suicide thoughts, emotional abuse, death, mental illness
I really liked this book. I was a bit reluctant at first since it was a recommendation from booktok.
Lily is sweet and adorable. She writes all her thoughts in a diary and the author portrayed very beautifully the depression and pain she was going through. She had no hope left, that is until Colin suddenly appears in her life and turns it upside down. Somehow his presence in her life also changed the way she talked, meaning she was both confused and relieved at the same time.
The book itself is a full roller coaster of emotions, so I suggest you have some napkins with you.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: friends to lovers, best friend brother, forced proximity, cinnamon roll hero, college, he falls first,
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: suicide thoughts, emotional abuse, death, mental illness
I really liked this book. I was a bit reluctant at first since it was a recommendation from booktok.
Lily is sweet and adorable. She writes all her thoughts in a diary and the author portrayed very beautifully the depression and pain she was going through. She had no hope left, that is until Colin suddenly appears in her life and turns it upside down. Somehow his presence in her life also changed the way she talked, meaning she was both confused and relieved at the same time.
The book itself is a full roller coaster of emotions, so I suggest you have some napkins with you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Summer's Sins by Evanna Rhoswen
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: second chance, bully romance, forbidden
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: toxic relationships, bullying, racism, body shaming, fatphobia
I have so many mixed feelings about this book.
We got only half of the answers like Evanna and Theodore are cousins, but not by blood? And the part with her family was very confusing.
The first part was a bit strange and in some moments they gave me cringe vibes. Why does everyone have to treat her so badly? Even Theodore had two faces with her. Although he behave quite badly with her, at least he was the only person who accepted Evanna as she is. This happened in private, but when someone mentions her name, he immediately turns into a bully.
The second part was much better, even sweet, but without the parts where Evanna had to solve problems with her family. I liked this part more. Both characters developed very nicely during the time they were separated and I liked how they handled the situation that happened ten years ago.
Thank you Evanna Rhoswen for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was received via BookSirens.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: second chance, bully romance, forbidden
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: toxic relationships, bullying, racism, body shaming, fatphobia
I have so many mixed feelings about this book.
We got only half of the answers like Evanna and Theodore are cousins, but not by blood? And the part with her family was very confusing.
The first part was a bit strange and in some moments they gave me cringe vibes. Why does everyone have to treat her so badly? Even Theodore had two faces with her. Although he behave quite badly with her, at least he was the only person who accepted Evanna as she is. This happened in private, but when someone mentions her name, he immediately turns into a bully.
The second part was much better, even sweet, but without the parts where Evanna had to solve problems with her family. I liked this part more. Both characters developed very nicely during the time they were separated and I liked how they handled the situation that happened ten years ago.
Thank you Evanna Rhoswen for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was received via BookSirens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Twisted Kingdom by Rina Kent
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance, touch her or you d*e
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: child abuse, kidnapping, child death, schizophrenia, fire
Officially Aiden and Elsa's story come to an end. Will I miss them? Most likely yes, and I can't wait to go back to them.
Finally we find out what happened in the past, but things between Elsa and Aiden are starting to crack especially now that Elsa found out that Aiden is engaged to someone else??? What the hell??
Finally Elsa starts having flashbacks about what happened and I'm very happy that this somehow brought them back together.
Sad that I have to leave them, but happy that now I can start the next book in the series. I don't know but, I am very excited for Xander and Kimberly's story.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance, touch her or you d*e
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: child abuse, kidnapping, child death, schizophrenia, fire
Officially Aiden and Elsa's story come to an end. Will I miss them? Most likely yes, and I can't wait to go back to them.
Finally we find out what happened in the past, but things between Elsa and Aiden are starting to crack especially now that Elsa found out that Aiden is engaged to someone else??? What the hell??
Finally Elsa starts having flashbacks about what happened and I'm very happy that this somehow brought them back together.
Sad that I have to leave them, but happy that now I can start the next book in the series. I don't know but, I am very excited for Xander and Kimberly's story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Kidnapping, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury
Steel Princess by Rina Kent
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cliffhanger, death of a parent, kidnapping, child abuse, mental illness, s*icidal thoughts
Uhmmm...Rina?....What is that ending!?!?
So basically Rina creates chaos in this book. We learned more about Elsa's past and secrets are starting to come up to the surface. We also saw how the relationship between Aiden and Elsa evolved.
Aiden is again possessive and jealous, things that make him even hotter, Elsa stands up more to him and lets him know when he steps out of line. She does this in the first book too, but there she is still our sweet Elsa, now she is even stronger.
If I haven't mentioned so far, the spicy scenes between them are super hot and become more and more steamy.
Although it is the second time I read this book, the ending still took me by surprise. It still left me shocked and wanting to read the next book.
I don't know what Rina puts in her books, but the more you read, the more thrilling it becomes.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cliffhanger, death of a parent, kidnapping, child abuse, mental illness, s*icidal thoughts
Uhmmm...Rina?....What is that ending!?!?
So basically Rina creates chaos in this book. We learned more about Elsa's past and secrets are starting to come up to the surface. We also saw how the relationship between Aiden and Elsa evolved.
Aiden is again possessive and jealous, things that make him even hotter, Elsa stands up more to him and lets him know when he steps out of line. She does this in the first book too, but there she is still our sweet Elsa, now she is even stronger.
If I haven't mentioned so far, the spicy scenes between them are super hot and become more and more steamy.
Although it is the second time I read this book, the ending still took me by surprise. It still left me shocked and wanting to read the next book.
I don't know what Rina puts in her books, but the more you read, the more thrilling it becomes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Kidnapping
Deviant King by Rina Kent
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π| Deviant King - Rina Kent
5 β
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cliffhanger, death of a parent
Now it's time for the famous Aiden King.
Aiden is dark, soulless, very manipulative, has no compassion or remorse and is infatuated with our sweet and innocent Elsa. Aiden wants her, to manipulate her to attract her to him, but all Elsa can do is to be drawn to him. And I don't judge her, because I was too.
I think that there's a story between Aiden and Elsa that only Aiden knows about it, and I hope we learn more in the next books.
They are like like cats and mouse. They fight, Aiden tries to keep her close to him, Elsa tries to distance herself and fight back, but somehow they always end up together.
Rina wrote very beautifully the contrast between the two: Aiden is the perfect alpha bully who does anything to get what he wants, he is possessive and has a darker, sadistic side, compared to Elsa who is strong, sweet, but who knows to fight back.
Deviant King is not for everyone. Aiden does some very horrible things to Elsa, but if that's not your cup of tea, then might not be the book for you. But if you have read dark books, especially with the bully trope, and you can handle it then go for it.
I really liked this book, but that cliffhanger kills you. I need to find out what happens next!
π| Deviant King - Rina Kent
5 β
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, bully romance, dark, forced proximity, high school romance
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cliffhanger, death of a parent
Now it's time for the famous Aiden King.
Aiden is dark, soulless, very manipulative, has no compassion or remorse and is infatuated with our sweet and innocent Elsa. Aiden wants her, to manipulate her to attract her to him, but all Elsa can do is to be drawn to him. And I don't judge her, because I was too.
I think that there's a story between Aiden and Elsa that only Aiden knows about it, and I hope we learn more in the next books.
They are like like cats and mouse. They fight, Aiden tries to keep her close to him, Elsa tries to distance herself and fight back, but somehow they always end up together.
Rina wrote very beautifully the contrast between the two: Aiden is the perfect alpha bully who does anything to get what he wants, he is possessive and has a darker, sadistic side, compared to Elsa who is strong, sweet, but who knows to fight back.
Deviant King is not for everyone. Aiden does some very horrible things to Elsa, but if that's not your cup of tea, then might not be the book for you. But if you have read dark books, especially with the bully trope, and you can handle it then go for it.
I really liked this book, but that cliffhanger kills you. I need to find out what happens next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Death of parent
Revenge Era by BrittanΓ©e Nicole
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: ex boyfriend's dad, age gap, billionaire, forbidden, pop princess x record label owner, forced proximity
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cheating
Well, I can say that this book was really interesting and totally surprising for me.
Considering that this was the first time I read a book with the ex boyfriend's dad trope, I really liked it.
Lake is a superstar singer and Ford is her ex boyfriend's dad and also the owner of the label company who signed her. They end up together after Lake's ex cheats on her and what can be sweeter than the pure revenge.
Although it's a little plot compared to the spicy moments in the book, I liked that we learned things about Ford's life, but I would have liked to know more about Lake. They are hot together and have steamy scenes.
So if you want to read this book, prepare yourself a cold drink because this novella is the hottest book I've read so far.
Thank you BrittanΓ©e Nicole for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: ex boyfriend's dad, age gap, billionaire, forbidden, pop princess x record label owner, forced proximity
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cheating
Well, I can say that this book was really interesting and totally surprising for me.
Considering that this was the first time I read a book with the ex boyfriend's dad trope, I really liked it.
Lake is a superstar singer and Ford is her ex boyfriend's dad and also the owner of the label company who signed her. They end up together after Lake's ex cheats on her and what can be sweeter than the pure revenge.
Although it's a little plot compared to the spicy moments in the book, I liked that we learned things about Ford's life, but I would have liked to know more about Lake. They are hot together and have steamy scenes.
So if you want to read this book, prepare yourself a cold drink because this novella is the hottest book I've read so far.
Thank you BrittanΓ©e Nicole for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.