BOOK REVIEW: Wicked Saints by Veronica Eden

(Sinner and Saints 1)

Author: Veronica Eden

Released Date: January 2020

Source: Goodreads

GEMMA
He stole my first kiss… and now he thinks everything else is his.

I said no to the one person no one at this school dares to refuse.

Now I’m targeted by jealous girls, guys that compete to be the first to “break the prude”, and by him. After one kiss, the king of the school hunts me down like I’m a conquest to win. He’ll have to fight harder than that, because I’m no one’s trophy.

They all want a piece of me, but I will not bend or break for them.

LUCAS
No one refuses the king.

One case of mistaken identity and a hasty kiss turned my world upside down.

The new girl refused me. Not only that, she threw down the gauntlet. That won’t stand. No one ever says no to me. This school is mine and she’ll learn her place as a loyal follower or her life is going up in flames.

I’ll make her say yes. She’ll be screaming it before I’m finished breaking her.

Warning: Wicked saint is a dark new adult high school bully romance intended for readers 18+. This book is part of a series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. This mature new adult romance contains dubious situations and intense sexual/violent content that some readers might find triggering or offensive. Please proceed with caution.

REVIEW

I'm gonna be honest I felt disconnected with Gemma & Lucas no matter how dirty talker Lucas is, it isn't working. I feel like Lucas characterization are overplayed, he's hot and cold, ultra possessive and a jerk bully, thinking that he's one of those guys God gift to women!🙄 I'm just so disappointed on Gemma how easily she forgiven him after that bullshit he did. No grovelling or whatsoever! The only part of the book that i liked so much was the bonus Epilogue.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: King of Nothing by Jacie Lennon

(Boys of Almadale 1)

Author: Jacie Lennon

Released Date: July 16th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

She’s the one thing he wants nothing—and everything—to do with.

Corbin

I’m one of the kings at Almadale Prep.

I act the part, put on the mask, do my duty.

But lies and betrayal aren’t a game to me, no matter how well my fellow kings play.

So, when Landry arrives, invading my life and my thoughts, I try to forget her.

Forget her long brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and the patient way she breaks through my walls.

She gets under my skin, but my secrets make wanting her impossible.

My brothers hate her, and I should hate her too.

She threatens everything I’ve been working toward.

In my world, it’s hard to become a king … but easy to fall off the throne.

Landry

Moving across the country to attend the prestigious Almadale Prep for my senior year of school wasn’t in my plans.

Neither was gaining two new brothers and their friend as my personal tormentors.
They hate me on sight, and I have no idea why.

I try to steer clear of them, but that’s not so easy when Corbin’s moss-green eyes, magnetic touch, and seemingly hard facade keep me fascinated.

I shouldn’t let him take over my thoughts and my heart.

I shouldn’t be reeling when he pulls away just as fast.

He says I’m no good for him, but I might be exactly what he needs.

In this world, it’s hard to handle the kings… but easy to fall for one.

King of Nothing is a bully romance. It contains themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers.

REVIEW

Well this is just an Okay bully high school romance read for me. Nothing special, same plot to every Bully HS Romance out there. The first 60% book mark is sooo boring I don't feel connected with the main characters, not so much banter, the angst wasn't enough for me. Such a shame this could been a 5 stars read lot of potential to be. But the plot and characters aren't developed enough In my opinion. Still this wasn't a bad book by any means, there's so much out there🙃 and I'm banking more on a neutral feels.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 Devious Lies by Parker S. Huntington

(Cruel Crown 1)

Author: Parker S. Huntington

Released Date: December 13th, 2019

Source: Goodreads

From USA Today bestselling author Parker S. Huntington comes an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance full of revenge and a dash of fate.

“She could enjoy her pretty, perfect world a little longer. Soon enough, everything she owned would be mine.”

I had a plan to escape the friend zone.
Step one: sneak into Reed’s room.
Step two: sleep with him.

But when the lights turned on, it wasn’t familiar blue eyes I saw.
These were dark, angry, and full of demons.
And they belonged to Reed’s much older brother.

Four years later, Nash Prescott is no longer the help’s angry son.
I’m no longer the town’s prized princess.

At twenty-two, I’m broke, in need of a job.
At thirty-two, he’s a billionaire, in need of revenge.

Who cares if my family ruined his?
Who cares if he looks at me with pure loathing?
Who cares if every task he assigns me is designed to torture?

I need the money.
Simple as that.

I’ll suffer his cruelty in silence, knowing there’s one thing he wants more than revenge…
Me.

Note: Devious Lies is a 145,000-word standalone in the Cruel Crown series. If you love banter and angst, this book is for you! Welcome to Eastridge. Enter if you dare.

Nash Prescott was thrift-shop beauty, threadbare and jaded, the memory of something once beautiful lingering as he looked on the world with war-torn eyes.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐