better_read_then_dead's review against another edition
5.0
I will update as I finish!!!!
Wet- Riley Nash: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Omg I need this as full book, please Riley!
Wet- Riley Nash: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Omg I need this as full book, please Riley!
ban4nna's review
dnf at 40% bu this in Not a reflection on the anthology, turns out I'm just not a fan of bully romance
thef1bookishgirlie's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
suziefidoe's review against another edition
5.0
This review is for Prom King by Andi Jaxon.
I almost got the sense initially that the relationship between Roman and Jonah wasn’t a good one.. but that was quickly squashed. Roman and Jonah are having to hide their relationship in a town that is very obviously deeply homophobic. It’s a dynamic they both despise, but are handling very differently. Roman is fiercely protective of ‘Bible Boy’ and has taken on the role of being strong enough for the both of them. He’s ready to take on anyone and the world to keep Jonah safe and their relationship under wraps. Jonah just wants to be with Roman publicly and he’s clearly struggling with the pretence. There is some messed up sh*t going on in this town, from other students prying into their personal lives and taunting them, to degenerate brothers hell bent on beating the crap out of them for loving who they love.
This isn’t the prom night either of them hoped for I suspect, but they did manage to steal some brief moments together, some sweet.. some hawt!!!
This was a spicy little number, Roman has quite the filthy mouth on him. This has most definitely made me want to dive in and read their full story.
This review is for Sweet Wicked Thing by Jessie Walker.
What a deliciously dark offering! This story is set against the backdrop of a highly traumatic incident that unfolded for two young boys, 'brothers' Aston and Vale whilst they are in foster care. After the events of that night, we learn that their fate in the following years has been very different.
We meet Aston again in juvie. We are instantly thrown into the inner workings of his mind, he's clearly troubled and a little unhinged, but despite this, there is a childlike quality to him, an innocence almost. It's clear his childhood has had a fundamental impact on the individual he is today.
Vale on the other hand, we meet in prep school, he's the star quarterback of the football team and living a comfortable life with his adoptive father. He is seemingly well adjusted and untroubled by the events of his past. This illusion is however quickly shattered when Aston reappears in his life and we get a glimpse of something much darker lurking within him.
It seems that night six years ago may not have played out as it first appeared. "The night I saved his life. The night I stole his future. The night I damned us to a lie."
Jessie's writing is flawless as always. The handling of the prologue was spectacular. I cannot wait to dive into the full-length story!
This review is for The Race Between the Pretty Boy and the Bad Boy
Oh how I wish this was longer! A fabulous short story of two on-track rivals Sebastian and Axel, playing their respective roles of good guy versus bad boy, both feeling unable to live their lives authentically in the world of racing. Off the track, these two have gorgeous chemistry and we find out these roles they play really are just for show (except on the track where winning is everything). They find strength in one another and their admissions of their true feelings in order to face the world and reveal their true selves (each in their own unique way!).
This was a beautiful story of coming to terms with the need to live without pretence and love freely in the open. I loved the heated rendezvous contrasted with the tenderness between them. Nicole managed to suck me in and make me feel instantly engaged with these characters. Perfection!
I almost got the sense initially that the relationship between Roman and Jonah wasn’t a good one.. but that was quickly squashed. Roman and Jonah are having to hide their relationship in a town that is very obviously deeply homophobic. It’s a dynamic they both despise, but are handling very differently. Roman is fiercely protective of ‘Bible Boy’ and has taken on the role of being strong enough for the both of them. He’s ready to take on anyone and the world to keep Jonah safe and their relationship under wraps. Jonah just wants to be with Roman publicly and he’s clearly struggling with the pretence. There is some messed up sh*t going on in this town, from other students prying into their personal lives and taunting them, to degenerate brothers hell bent on beating the crap out of them for loving who they love.
This isn’t the prom night either of them hoped for I suspect, but they did manage to steal some brief moments together, some sweet.. some hawt!!!
This was a spicy little number, Roman has quite the filthy mouth on him. This has most definitely made me want to dive in and read their full story.
This review is for Sweet Wicked Thing by Jessie Walker.
What a deliciously dark offering! This story is set against the backdrop of a highly traumatic incident that unfolded for two young boys, 'brothers' Aston and Vale whilst they are in foster care. After the events of that night, we learn that their fate in the following years has been very different.
We meet Aston again in juvie. We are instantly thrown into the inner workings of his mind, he's clearly troubled and a little unhinged, but despite this, there is a childlike quality to him, an innocence almost. It's clear his childhood has had a fundamental impact on the individual he is today.
Vale on the other hand, we meet in prep school, he's the star quarterback of the football team and living a comfortable life with his adoptive father. He is seemingly well adjusted and untroubled by the events of his past. This illusion is however quickly shattered when Aston reappears in his life and we get a glimpse of something much darker lurking within him.
It seems that night six years ago may not have played out as it first appeared. "The night I saved his life. The night I stole his future. The night I damned us to a lie."
Jessie's writing is flawless as always. The handling of the prologue was spectacular. I cannot wait to dive into the full-length story!
This review is for The Race Between the Pretty Boy and the Bad Boy
Oh how I wish this was longer! A fabulous short story of two on-track rivals Sebastian and Axel, playing their respective roles of good guy versus bad boy, both feeling unable to live their lives authentically in the world of racing. Off the track, these two have gorgeous chemistry and we find out these roles they play really are just for show (except on the track where winning is everything). They find strength in one another and their admissions of their true feelings in order to face the world and reveal their true selves (each in their own unique way!).
This was a beautiful story of coming to terms with the need to live without pretence and love freely in the open. I loved the heated rendezvous contrasted with the tenderness between them. Nicole managed to suck me in and make me feel instantly engaged with these characters. Perfection!
jordon_noyce's review against another edition
5.0
I’m honoured to have been given an ARC of 9 chapters of ABSOLUTE PERFECTION but I NEED the rest of Sweet Wicked Thing
nerida182's review against another edition
4.0
Prom King - Andi Jaxon 3.5/5
This was truly hot, nasty and dirty. Jonah and Roman set my kindle on fire when they were between the sheets (or against a wall, or in a bathroom…) but I do feel like I need to read their full story to appreciate everything else.
I don’t know who these side characters are, I don’t know why random people are chasing them with guns (I mean, we know it’s because they’re gay but there was almost zero context here), and I don’t know why the need for Roman to fake it with Jonah’s sister.
In saying that, all these unanswered questions made me want to read Bully King to get the full story, so Andi’s done a good job there!
The Race Between the Pretty Boy and the Bad Boy - Nicole Dykes 4.5/5
Man….. I just don’t know how Nicole does it; how she manages to write a banger of a story in under 100 pages and make me swoon.
Sebastian and Axel are so sweet I couldn’t help but let out a little squeal. This is definitely a more smooshy entry, but I loved it. This proves you don’t need a thousand peppers worth of spice for it to be a good read, just really good characters and a super addictive story.
Although, it’s now got me begging for these guys to be stretched out to 350 pages. I want to know how these two started! I need more details!
Sweet Wicked Thing - Jessie Walker 5/5
I swear everything Jessie touches turns to gold… this was a masterpiece and I am LIVID that I only got to read the first nine chapters.
Aston is CACTUS. An absolute deranged heathen who I am a SIMP for. He’s written so unbelievably well; the voices that talk to him, his mannerisms, his child-like behaviour…. Simply chefs kiss
This was truly hot, nasty and dirty. Jonah and Roman set my kindle on fire when they were between the sheets (or against a wall, or in a bathroom…) but I do feel like I need to read their full story to appreciate everything else.
I don’t know who these side characters are, I don’t know why random people are chasing them with guns (I mean, we know it’s because they’re gay but there was almost zero context here), and I don’t know why the need for Roman to fake it with Jonah’s sister.
In saying that, all these unanswered questions made me want to read Bully King to get the full story, so Andi’s done a good job there!
The Race Between the Pretty Boy and the Bad Boy - Nicole Dykes 4.5/5
Man….. I just don’t know how Nicole does it; how she manages to write a banger of a story in under 100 pages and make me swoon.
Sebastian and Axel are so sweet I couldn’t help but let out a little squeal. This is definitely a more smooshy entry, but I loved it. This proves you don’t need a thousand peppers worth of spice for it to be a good read, just really good characters and a super addictive story.
Although, it’s now got me begging for these guys to be stretched out to 350 pages. I want to know how these two started! I need more details!
Sweet Wicked Thing - Jessie Walker 5/5
I swear everything Jessie touches turns to gold… this was a masterpiece and I am LIVID that I only got to read the first nine chapters.
Aston is CACTUS. An absolute deranged heathen who I am a SIMP for. He’s written so unbelievably well; the voices that talk to him, his mannerisms, his child-like behaviour…. Simply chefs kiss
baadrose's review against another edition
5.0
Review for
Prom King/Andi Jaxon
This was amazing. I loved reading about the dynamic between two Jonah and Roman. Even in this little snippet, you can see their love and devotion for each other despite being in what looks like a homophobic town. They need a few more months, and they can finally leave this town and stop hiding behind fake relationships they've had to set up for themselves. I will absolutely be reading the full story because I'm hooked.
Prom King/Andi Jaxon
This was amazing. I loved reading about the dynamic between two Jonah and Roman. Even in this little snippet, you can see their love and devotion for each other despite being in what looks like a homophobic town. They need a few more months, and they can finally leave this town and stop hiding behind fake relationships they've had to set up for themselves. I will absolutely be reading the full story because I'm hooked.
madscientistcat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Some extremely vague ratings for each story/novella:
Prom King - Andi Jaxon 4/5
Say My Name - Ashley James 1/5
Briar & Bramble - Ashlyn Drewek 3/5
By the Throat - Bailey Nicole 5/5
Collided - Becca Steele 5/5
Like You Hate Me - Bethany Winters 5/5 (I stopped after this one and immediately went and read the full book, it was so good)
Lies of Omission - C. Lymari 2/5
Not Your Sweetheart - Hayden Hall 3/5
Twisted Valentine - Isabel Lucero 1/5
Sweet Wicked Thing - Jessie Walker 4/5
Forgive Me - J.R. Gray 5/5
Mustang’s Torment - Misty Walker 2/5
The Race Between the Pretty Boy and the Bad Boy - Nicole Dykes 3/5
Wet - Riley Nash 5/5 (I will read this full book the moment it’s out)
Hateful Love - T. Ashleigh 3/5
Prom King - Andi Jaxon 4/5
Say My Name - Ashley James 1/5
Briar & Bramble - Ashlyn Drewek 3/5
By the Throat - Bailey Nicole 5/5
Collided - Becca Steele 5/5
Like You Hate Me - Bethany Winters 5/5 (I stopped after this one and immediately went and read the full book, it was so good)
Lies of Omission - C. Lymari 2/5
Not Your Sweetheart - Hayden Hall 3/5
Twisted Valentine - Isabel Lucero 1/5
Sweet Wicked Thing - Jessie Walker 4/5
Forgive Me - J.R. Gray 5/5
Mustang’s Torment - Misty Walker 2/5
The Race Between the Pretty Boy and the Bad Boy - Nicole Dykes 3/5
Wet - Riley Nash 5/5 (I will read this full book the moment it’s out)
Hateful Love - T. Ashleigh 3/5
wandereaderr's review against another edition
3.0
Some good, some bad!
Wrote down some quick thoughts after finishing each story so here ya go:
Andi Jaxon: DNF. Andi’s writing just isn’t for me. It’s a short story! Introducing SEVERAL characters all at the beginning is just chaos and so not pleasant to read!
Ashley James: Once again, DNF. It really got me when Travis said he didn’t want to be tied up and Mateo didn’t care. That’s so gross! Respect boundaries babes!
Ashlyn Drewek: 3.5 stars ig???? There were definitely some strong moments but it kind of went downhill toward the end for me. But Alex and Aaron were hot!
Bailey Nicole: HOT!!!!!!! HOT HOT HOT lmao wow
Becca Steele: DNF! Way too corny way too soon.
Bethany Winters: DNF!
C. Lymari: Skipped
CE Ricci: Oh, YES! Absolutely stoked for this. The tension between Avery and Kaleb was everythingggggg. Preorder is set for 2024
Wrote down some quick thoughts after finishing each story so here ya go:
Andi Jaxon: DNF. Andi’s writing just isn’t for me. It’s a short story! Introducing SEVERAL characters all at the beginning is just chaos and so not pleasant to read!
Ashley James: Once again, DNF. It really got me when Travis said he didn’t want to be tied up and Mateo didn’t care. That’s so gross! Respect boundaries babes!
Ashlyn Drewek: 3.5 stars ig???? There were definitely some strong moments but it kind of went downhill toward the end for me. But Alex and Aaron were hot!
Bailey Nicole: HOT!!!!!!! HOT HOT HOT lmao wow
Becca Steele: DNF! Way too corny way too soon.
Bethany Winters: DNF!
C. Lymari: Skipped
CE Ricci: Oh, YES! Absolutely stoked for this. The tension between Avery and Kaleb was everythingggggg. Preorder is set for 2024
sandizzlereads's review against another edition
5.0
What a great collection of authors and stories! This is not your usual group of Hallmark moments, not a lot of unicorns and rainbows here, but that’s ok with me.
My favorite of the collection is Misty Walker’s Mustang’s Torment, which is a appetizer for the Sins of Erebus series that’s coming out soon. And it does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and I cannot wait for more!
So if you like it a little dark and a little twisty you aren’t going to want to it’s this anthology!
My favorite of the collection is Misty Walker’s Mustang’s Torment, which is a appetizer for the Sins of Erebus series that’s coming out soon. And it does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and I cannot wait for more!
So if you like it a little dark and a little twisty you aren’t going to want to it’s this anthology!