annica_reads_books's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating - 3.5. At times I felt like I was too old to be reading this book with some of the juvenile and phrases
mpedr02's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
bethlehemisreading's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lost_inapage's review against another edition
3.25
This book was such a mess but I was here for it. The men are so bratty and spoiled and act very immature at times, and Story contradicts herself so much it's ridiculous.
Also if someone did say the things these men said in real life I would never condone it but it's fiction, I guess.
I just had fun for reading this as it was.
Also if someone did say the things these men said in real life I would never condone it but it's fiction, I guess.
I just had fun for reading this as it was.
abroe's review against another edition
it’s a from me and cannot understate TWs on this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Stalking, and Incest
kdelong's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Minor: Blood and Violence
wandering_seal's review against another edition
4.0
So I don't really know what I just read but I do know it's after two in the morning and I stayed up to finish this book because it is wild.
I don't normally go for this kind of book - don't like bully romances, don't really like stories about colleges or rich men being rich men - but this story was unexpectedly good? I mean clearly it was also trash and good knows what what going on with some of the plot points but, so long as you can get behind the really hefty content warnings, this is the good trash that keeps you going to find out what happens next.
The suspension of disbelief has to be strong to get through this book. Why did Story not go to the police, multiple times. Why does this college have frats with live in sex slaves. Why is Story not immediately upfront about her stalker. Why is Story's name Story. Only the last of these questions is answered and its not satisfying.
It gets away with it though because the writing is good and the characters journeys are really interesting. I, uncomfortably and unhappily, really enjoyed this book.
I don't normally go for this kind of book - don't like bully romances, don't really like stories about colleges or rich men being rich men - but this story was unexpectedly good? I mean clearly it was also trash and good knows what what going on with some of the plot points but, so long as you can get behind the really hefty content warnings, this is the good trash that keeps you going to find out what happens next.
The suspension of disbelief has to be strong to get through this book. Why did Story not go to the police, multiple times. Why does this college have frats with live in sex slaves. Why is Story not immediately upfront about her stalker. Why is Story's name Story. Only the last of these questions is answered and its not satisfying.
It gets away with it though because the writing is good and the characters journeys are really interesting. I, uncomfortably and unhappily, really enjoyed this book.
mus_books21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
better_read_then_dead's review against another edition
5.0
Holy. Hot. Damn!
What an absolute shit show that was…..but damn am I here for it all?!? Ugh why yes, yes I am!! Story is great and has her own motives in this crazy world she’s in and I can’t wait to see what the hell happens!!!! Man oh man these boys have hit the spot!!!! I love them all!!! I’m dying to see what plays out next!!!! Oh and Ms. Crane…..ahhhh I love that woman. Lmao!
What an absolute shit show that was…..but damn am I here for it all?!? Ugh why yes, yes I am!! Story is great and has her own motives in this crazy world she’s in and I can’t wait to see what the hell happens!!!! Man oh man these boys have hit the spot!!!! I love them all!!! I’m dying to see what plays out next!!!! Oh and Ms. Crane…..ahhhh I love that woman. Lmao!
shesaidwhowhat's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Story: 📖📖📖📖
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Now, if you’re looking for a enemies to lovers, reverse harem, bully romance with touch her and die vibes give this one a shot. Will it make you question WTF is wrong with you? Absolutely. But, we like the bad boys for a reason though right…?
You’ve got our three MMCs in this here reverse harem: Dimitri aka Rath your musically gifted moody emo rollercoaster, Tristian our manipulative f-boy who has a way with the ladies who also probably has orthorexia nervosa(I’ll let you look that one up), and Killian aka Killer our heavily tattooed bad boy jock. They are spoiled, rude, pompous, and filthy rich. Oh and they are assholes. Assholes who spearhead the Lambda Delta Zeta fraternity aka The Lords.
Our leading lady is Story. Running away from her past, she seeks safety in the arms of the boys who wreaked havoc on her life as a teenager. All from her online stalker, Ted. Why his name is TED of all things I don’t know. But I digress.
Now the major fraternity’s of Forsyth U: The Princes, The Dukes, The Counts and the Lords hold interviews for their “house girl”. In this case Story is vying for the highly coveted position as the Lady of the Lords. Now this position comes with quite a few perks, some disadvantages, and quite a few rules.
But when you’re running from your stalker into the arms of your childhood bullies for protection. Whew. Stick with the evil you know I guess.
This bully romance is spicy. It’s sexy. It’s dirty. Just the right amount of a little bit of everything to make the toes curl.
It’s a delicious dark read.
You’ll get the tingles, you’ll giggle, you’ll WTF. In the end it will all be worth it.
This can be a little trigger heavy but I’ll leave that for you to read when you grab the book.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Now, if you’re looking for a enemies to lovers, reverse harem, bully romance with touch her and die vibes give this one a shot. Will it make you question WTF is wrong with you? Absolutely. But, we like the bad boys for a reason though right…?
You’ve got our three MMCs in this here reverse harem: Dimitri aka Rath your musically gifted moody emo rollercoaster, Tristian our manipulative f-boy who has a way with the ladies who also probably has orthorexia nervosa(I’ll let you look that one up), and Killian aka Killer our heavily tattooed bad boy jock. They are spoiled, rude, pompous, and filthy rich. Oh and they are assholes. Assholes who spearhead the Lambda Delta Zeta fraternity aka The Lords.
Our leading lady is Story. Running away from her past, she seeks safety in the arms of the boys who wreaked havoc on her life as a teenager. All from her online stalker, Ted. Why his name is TED of all things I don’t know. But I digress.
Now the major fraternity’s of Forsyth U: The Princes, The Dukes, The Counts and the Lords hold interviews for their “house girl”. In this case Story is vying for the highly coveted position as the Lady of the Lords. Now this position comes with quite a few perks, some disadvantages, and quite a few rules.
But when you’re running from your stalker into the arms of your childhood bullies for protection. Whew. Stick with the evil you know I guess.
This bully romance is spicy. It’s sexy. It’s dirty. Just the right amount of a little bit of everything to make the toes curl.
It’s a delicious dark read.
You’ll get the tingles, you’ll giggle, you’ll WTF. In the end it will all be worth it.
This can be a little trigger heavy but I’ll leave that for you to read when you grab the book.