beauty_bydebrosse's review
5.0
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. In the beginning it was a little repetitive with the "my daddy died." I understand it since if that happened I would be the same. However, it had me saying if she says that line one more time. And then she would. Other than that I really liked it but i wish that Kevin would have got what was coming to him and Octavia, i was pissed with both of them. Highly recommend if you like weird, different kinds of books.
I really enjoyed this book. In the beginning it was a little repetitive with the "my daddy died." I understand it since if that happened I would be the same. However, it had me saying if she says that line one more time. And then she would. Other than that I really liked it but i wish that Kevin would have got what was coming to him and Octavia, i was pissed with both of them. Highly recommend if you like weird, different kinds of books.
carteremma's review
4.0
There was not too much of a story line to this book, but I could not put it down. This was a fast burn and very steamy and all of the characters were each unique and so easy to not confuse any of the 5 guys.
This did make me cry at times as the emotional pain the characters were feeling were well written and so easy for me to take this pain on myself.
I will immediately be starting the next book.
This did make me cry at times as the emotional pain the characters were feeling were well written and so easy for me to take this pain on myself.
I will immediately be starting the next book.
tellie's review
5.0
First off, where do I sign up for this life?! 5 bad-boy rockstars and living the life a lot of ladies dream of? Ugh, so jealous! But I have to admit this first installment was a fantastic kick start to the series and I am left eager (and drooling) for more of Lil and her boys!
jscarpa14's review
4.0
There's More?
I'll be honest, even with a few loose ends, this story feels complete as you read it's final lines. I'm actually a little nervous about a sequel because I don't want it to become a story that drags until you hate the characters you loved in the first story. The love story here is unconventional, yes and there's a lot of sex, but there's something beautiful about the way it's composed and the characters it's composed of. These characters are so broken that they're at points in their lives where sex is all they're capable of giving. It's that ugly part of grief where all you want to do is forget and sex is a logical poison for that because it keeps you in the moment. For different reasons and from different pain, each of these characters is there. I don't buy love, but I definitely buy attachment to another person that can give you a respite from the pain. The story is dark and gritty, and admittedly there are a few typos I'd love to fix, but it's one of those stories that's beautiful because of its darkness, not in spite of it.
I'll be honest, even with a few loose ends, this story feels complete as you read it's final lines. I'm actually a little nervous about a sequel because I don't want it to become a story that drags until you hate the characters you loved in the first story. The love story here is unconventional, yes and there's a lot of sex, but there's something beautiful about the way it's composed and the characters it's composed of. These characters are so broken that they're at points in their lives where sex is all they're capable of giving. It's that ugly part of grief where all you want to do is forget and sex is a logical poison for that because it keeps you in the moment. For different reasons and from different pain, each of these characters is there. I don't buy love, but I definitely buy attachment to another person that can give you a respite from the pain. The story is dark and gritty, and admittedly there are a few typos I'd love to fix, but it's one of those stories that's beautiful because of its darkness, not in spite of it.
jonghosfootrest's review
3.0
This was a long read for me…
Now first thing I want to say is… The FL can’t dress for the absolute life of her. It was bad, maybe I just don’t understand punk fashion but, at the point where she had clothes to choose from her outfits sucked. Now Lets get into the real reason we are all here, The Review…
The book was a slow read for me because between the layers upon layers UPON layers of trauma that each character had and all the spicy moments they had going on, there was little. to no substance. Maybe I missed it but, I don’t know. The only scenes that held substance outside of the trauma and/or spice troupe was maybe two to three scenes where The FL talked about the music and how deeply she felt it. Now let us get into the 6 MAIN CHARACTERS. Yes Six this review is going to be a long one forgive me.
[The Main Leads]
-The FL(Lilith)
Lilith’s only substance was that all of her family was dead, the way she felt and acted about her trauma was valid but, I wanted to see more growth from her. Not to say she didn’t have any growth, she did. I do feel as if it could’ve been more described but, the parts we did get were decent.
-ML 1(Paxton){The Cocky One}
Paxton was a weird ML he was open about wanting the FL but, at the same time constantly critiqued her and wanted nothing to do with her. He was written as a preppy rich English boy and he lived up to that stereotype. His trauma was also forgotten about when it was a main plot point during the beginning of the book. If the resolution is what I think it was supposed to be then it was pathetic.
-ML 2(Copeland){The Punk Boy Next Door}
Copeland was easily one of my favorite ML in this book and it’s apparent why. He was considerate to the FL from the moment he saw her and he also didn’t push his trauma onto the rest of the group. Copeland’s trauma arc was toyed around but, hopefully in the next book it will get its proper justice. He was the calm and collected baby boy of the bunch.
-ML 3(Ransom){OH He’s Really Messed Up One)
Ransom, his backstory and trauma was something that was talked about for a majority of the book but, the detail we needed no deserved wasn’t all there. He was the ML we knew the most about in my opinion, and good lord how he functions as a member of society is beyond me. He is good to The FL though and even if his actions are not purely selfless he deserves an award for all he did for her.
-ML 4(Muse or Derek){The Dad of the Group}
Muse was definitely another of my favorite ML’s he was kind and considerate. He was giving and never put the FL into a position she felt uncomfortable in. Muse’s backstory deserves an arc and I would read the sequel just to read about it. There’s not much else to say about him though.
-ML 5(Micheal){The Guilty One}
Micheal is the one with the most buildup with the FL, he had some pretty good backstory with the whole girlfriend thing and the resolution it came to ended that arc perfectly. I wished it ended earlier so we could’ve gotten more tender moments between him and The FL. Micheal, was a loyal man despite his past actions.
[Final Comments]
So as much I can write about the main leads the substance for them outside of their trauma or spicy time was lacking. They need to have a personality outside of those two aspects. I may read the sequel in the future but for right now, I am good off of this series and this writer. The book was not bad but, The lack of personality was a contributing factor to this book’s final rating. The spicy scenes were out of this world though. They were the highlight in the book even if there were some moments we did not need spice at that moment.
6.5/10
Now first thing I want to say is… The FL can’t dress for the absolute life of her. It was bad, maybe I just don’t understand punk fashion but, at the point where she had clothes to choose from her outfits sucked. Now Lets get into the real reason we are all here, The Review…
The book was a slow read for me because between the layers upon layers UPON layers of trauma that each character had and all the spicy moments they had going on, there was little. to no substance. Maybe I missed it but, I don’t know. The only scenes that held substance outside of the trauma and/or spice troupe was maybe two to three scenes where The FL talked about the music and how deeply she felt it. Now let us get into the 6 MAIN CHARACTERS. Yes Six this review is going to be a long one forgive me.
[The Main Leads]
-The FL(Lilith)
Lilith’s only substance was that all of her family was dead, the way she felt and acted about her trauma was valid but, I wanted to see more growth from her. Not to say she didn’t have any growth, she did. I do feel as if it could’ve been more described but, the parts we did get were decent.
-ML 1(Paxton){The Cocky One}
Paxton was a weird ML he was open about wanting the FL but, at the same time constantly critiqued her and wanted nothing to do with her. He was written as a preppy rich English boy and he lived up to that stereotype. His trauma was also forgotten about when it was a main plot point during the beginning of the book. If the resolution is what I think it was supposed to be then it was pathetic.
-ML 2(Copeland){The Punk Boy Next Door}
Copeland was easily one of my favorite ML in this book and it’s apparent why. He was considerate to the FL from the moment he saw her and he also didn’t push his trauma onto the rest of the group. Copeland’s trauma arc was toyed around but, hopefully in the next book it will get its proper justice. He was the calm and collected baby boy of the bunch.
-ML 3(Ransom){OH He’s Really Messed Up One)
Ransom, his backstory and trauma was something that was talked about for a majority of the book but, the detail we needed no deserved wasn’t all there. He was the ML we knew the most about in my opinion, and good lord how he functions as a member of society is beyond me. He is good to The FL though and even if his actions are not purely selfless he deserves an award for all he did for her.
-ML 4(Muse or Derek){The Dad of the Group}
Muse was definitely another of my favorite ML’s he was kind and considerate. He was giving and never put the FL into a position she felt uncomfortable in. Muse’s backstory deserves an arc and I would read the sequel just to read about it. There’s not much else to say about him though.
-ML 5(Micheal){The Guilty One}
Micheal is the one with the most buildup with the FL, he had some pretty good backstory with the whole girlfriend thing and the resolution it came to ended that arc perfectly. I wished it ended earlier so we could’ve gotten more tender moments between him and The FL. Micheal, was a loyal man despite his past actions.
[Final Comments]
So as much I can write about the main leads the substance for them outside of their trauma or spicy time was lacking. They need to have a personality outside of those two aspects. I may read the sequel in the future but for right now, I am good off of this series and this writer. The book was not bad but, The lack of personality was a contributing factor to this book’s final rating. The spicy scenes were out of this world though. They were the highlight in the book even if there were some moments we did not need spice at that moment.
6.5/10
cnewby927's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. There are five hot damaged rockstars and one sad damaged girl and lots of sex. Like a lot of sex.
ellaticonstellation's review
The guys call Lilith weird ass names and I can't stand it.
low_vely's review against another edition
5.0
Hello there RH
This was my first exposure to the reverse harem genre, and the lovely CM Stunich, and now I’m addicted to both!! The characters in this book are all so damaged from things in their past, and they bring that pain into their relationships- both lovers and friendships. The instant connections with the band members happen because they all understand what it is to be fucked up. This book made me laugh, cry, and groan with jealousy, wanting my own collection of bad rock stars!
This was my first exposure to the reverse harem genre, and the lovely CM Stunich, and now I’m addicted to both!! The characters in this book are all so damaged from things in their past, and they bring that pain into their relationships- both lovers and friendships. The instant connections with the band members happen because they all understand what it is to be fucked up. This book made me laugh, cry, and groan with jealousy, wanting my own collection of bad rock stars!
seriouslybookish's review against another edition
1.0
It pains me do this but I just couldn’t finish. It was just so weird to have her think about her dad during intimate situations. Also, I would have like this so much more if it didn’t feel like I was reading about teenagers.