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thehobbyest's review
4.0
This book certainly pulled at my heart strings. Full of young love and tragic heartbreak, twists and turns I didn't see coming. It kept me engaged and interested in Holland and her story. There was a lot of questions, but I can imagine the best is still coming!
ahein929's review
5.0
First off I Love Ivy's stories but this book made me so angry. Holland is such a broken girl she keeps getting the short end of the stick. Ash, Ollie and Roman all need a slap and the adults in the book??? Dont even get me going. Now dont get me wrong this book made me so very angry, but I also loved it so very much! This book pulls you in quickly and keeps you firmly attached... That ending!I can not recommend it enough!
elvendorkette's review against another edition
3.0
Just okay - a collection of tropes, with a possible new angle
Heartless is one of those romance books that creates drama and tension by forcing an unfortunate misunderstanding to occur. And rather than solve the easily fixable issue, characters either delay having critical conversations or choose not to believe a person they've known for years just because of one tiny thing that is no bigger than a white lie.
Also, not a huge spoiler, but still:
The twin boys Ollie and Asher, aka the FMC's first love interests, don't get to spend a lot of time with Snow/Holland, so when they do, they choose not to reveal a lot about their crappy personal issues. They don't even seem to know each other's last names. They just don't talk about heavy stuff. One of the boys even says:
So why do they, then, accuse her of lying when she hasn't revealed who her horrible mother is, or who her dad was, or that she is sick, etc. She left out the bad aspects of her life, and they punish her for it.
Kudos for trying to take a slightly new spin with the bully romance trope, but I wasn't a fan of the pointlessly manufactured drama. And I suppose that's what most bully romances are - there's no real reason for the hate. Sadly, with the loving way this book started, there reaaaally was no reason for the hate, and thus I couldn't get into the misunderstood problems that the characters had to face.
The ending promises some new twists, perhaps, so book #2 might be worth the read.
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Fair warnings:
- There are hints at OW issues, but nothing major.
- There are a few nasty characters, and a guy who likes his girls young.
- The book ends on a cliffhanger.. about all of the things and happenings. Nothing is resolved, really.
Heartless is one of those romance books that creates drama and tension by forcing an unfortunate misunderstanding to occur. And rather than solve the easily fixable issue, characters either delay having critical conversations or choose not to believe a person they've known for years just because of one tiny thing that is no bigger than a white lie.
Also, not a huge spoiler, but still:
Spoiler
The twin boys Ollie and Asher, aka the FMC's first love interests, don't get to spend a lot of time with Snow/Holland, so when they do, they choose not to reveal a lot about their crappy personal issues. They don't even seem to know each other's last names. They just don't talk about heavy stuff. One of the boys even says:
"Spending any amount of time rehashing ugly shit is not what I want to do when we’re with Snow. When we’re together, whatever time we’re afforded is precious, so we make sure our little escape from reality is drama free."
So why do they, then, accuse her of lying when she hasn't revealed who her horrible mother is, or who her dad was, or that she is sick, etc. She left out the bad aspects of her life, and they punish her for it.
Kudos for trying to take a slightly new spin with the bully romance trope, but I wasn't a fan of the pointlessly manufactured drama. And I suppose that's what most bully romances are - there's no real reason for the hate. Sadly, with the loving way this book started, there reaaaally was no reason for the hate, and thus I couldn't get into the misunderstood problems that the characters had to face.
The ending promises some new twists, perhaps, so book #2 might be worth the read.
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Fair warnings:
- There are hints at OW issues, but nothing major.
- There are a few nasty characters, and a guy who likes his girls young.
- The book ends on a cliffhanger.. about all of the things and happenings. Nothing is resolved, really.
clgaston31's review against another edition
5.0
***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
This book was AMAZING!!! I've been looking forward to this story ever since Ivy first started talking about it, and oh my gawd... it did NOT disappoint. I inhaled this book. Trust me, you won't want to put it down once starting it. Ivy Fox brings the angst, drama, lies, steam, and then leaves you craving the next book in the series.
Ollie and Asher made it so easy to fall for them, but dammit, they also made me want to throw my kindle at the wall.
As for Roman, I admit I wanted to throat punch him the majority of the time but I am also REALLY looking forward to more of his interactions with Holland.
Ivy Fox knows how to write bully romances and fans of the genre will NOT be disappointed. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
This book was AMAZING!!! I've been looking forward to this story ever since Ivy first started talking about it, and oh my gawd... it did NOT disappoint. I inhaled this book. Trust me, you won't want to put it down once starting it. Ivy Fox brings the angst, drama, lies, steam, and then leaves you craving the next book in the series.
Ollie and Asher made it so easy to fall for them, but dammit, they also made me want to throw my kindle at the wall.
As for Roman, I admit I wanted to throat punch him the majority of the time but I am also REALLY looking forward to more of his interactions with Holland.
Ivy Fox knows how to write bully romances and fans of the genre will NOT be disappointed. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
chloeleigh95's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️&1🌶️. This started out so good but my god I was so annoyed at how it ended up. The twins Ash and Ollie need to get their head out there As$#$$ for 5 minutes to realise they’re totally wrong about Holland AKA Snow. There was so much potential for some interesting spice so I hope they stop being bullies and actually love each other again. The ending did catch me off guard and that’s the reason for an extra half star because honestly I wasn’t that keen on the story. Also, Vivienne!!?! Someone shoot that woman.
hannahwantstoread's review against another edition
5.0
Oh wow
I enjoyed this so much. There’s enjoy mystery to keep things exciting but not so much that the book is confusing to read. I loved seeing the change in Snow’s relationship with the twins. The parents are abhorrent. And the ending??? Well, I’ll just say I’m off to download book two immediately. A great find on Stuff Your Kindle day.
I enjoyed this so much. There’s enjoy mystery to keep things exciting but not so much that the book is confusing to read. I loved seeing the change in Snow’s relationship with the twins. The parents are abhorrent. And the ending??? Well, I’ll just say I’m off to download book two immediately. A great find on Stuff Your Kindle day.
kirreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jessventura's review against another edition
4.0
the end!?!
Holland KILL their father!!
WTFCK
I think the father try to abuse her and she defend herself and end killing him, maybe acidentally.
Holland KILL their father!!
WTFCK
I think the father try to abuse her and she defend herself and end killing him, maybe acidentally.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Heartless was so good and I can't wait to dive into the next book.
In it, you will meet Holland who was pretty much her mother's favorite person to bully. I honestly hated how she was treated by that vile woman. It sucks that her died unexpectedly but I have a feeling that her mom was somehow behind it all. Then there's her heart, because she fell in love with twin brothers - Asher and Ollie. Of course the love was mutual but I had a feeling that something was going to tear them apart.
Enter her mother and their god awful dad. Two heartless people that definitely deserve one another. They both gave zero shits about their own kids because it would mean that they would have a heart. The only good thing, or four, that came out of Grayson were his kids. Roman, Elle, Asher and Ollie are a force to reckon with. It honestly made me happy that they all know their dad is a monster. I was also super happy that they all hated Holland's mother.
Yet, something was off. Obviously this book had dark secrets that needed to come out but I had no idea when it was actually going to happen or not. Other than that, I devoured the crap out of this book. My head is still reeling over everything that happened, especially the ending, because I seriously need the next book.
Overall, I'm totally forgetting my damn TBR or BR schedule and diving into book 2 this week. #NOREGRETS
In it, you will meet Holland who was pretty much her mother's favorite person to bully. I honestly hated how she was treated by that vile woman. It sucks that her died unexpectedly but I have a feeling that her mom was somehow behind it all. Then there's her heart, because she fell in love with twin brothers - Asher and Ollie. Of course the love was mutual but I had a feeling that something was going to tear them apart.
Enter her mother and their god awful dad. Two heartless people that definitely deserve one another. They both gave zero shits about their own kids because it would mean that they would have a heart. The only good thing, or four, that came out of Grayson were his kids. Roman, Elle, Asher and Ollie are a force to reckon with. It honestly made me happy that they all know their dad is a monster. I was also super happy that they all hated Holland's mother.
Yet, something was off. Obviously this book had dark secrets that needed to come out but I had no idea when it was actually going to happen or not. Other than that, I devoured the crap out of this book. My head is still reeling over everything that happened, especially the ending, because I seriously need the next book.
Overall, I'm totally forgetting my damn TBR or BR schedule and diving into book 2 this week. #NOREGRETS
thedailykaylee's review against another edition
4.0
Off to the next I go
Book one in this reverse harem series.
This book revolves around Holland, aka snow, a girl who comes from unloving parents, and her relationship with two brothers. With the twins wanting to take their relationship to the next level, a wrench is put into their plans when snow becomes their stepsister. Everything they think they knew and loved about snow is overcast with betrayal, even though we know our girl had no part in anything that went on, the guys don’t know that and their hearts have been obliterated.
This book felt more like a prequel to the “high school bully” aspect of the series since this book is really showing you the relationships between all of the main characters and it takes place before school starts for their senior year. But it definitely sets it up so we for sure can expect our girl to be a pariah once school starts in the next book. There’s no hardcore bullying, just acting out due to broken hearts. I really liked all of the characters and I’m anxious to see where this series goes after that unexpected cliffhanger
Book one in this reverse harem series.
This book revolves around Holland, aka snow, a girl who comes from unloving parents, and her relationship with two brothers. With the twins wanting to take their relationship to the next level, a wrench is put into their plans when snow becomes their stepsister. Everything they think they knew and loved about snow is overcast with betrayal, even though we know our girl had no part in anything that went on, the guys don’t know that and their hearts have been obliterated.
This book felt more like a prequel to the “high school bully” aspect of the series since this book is really showing you the relationships between all of the main characters and it takes place before school starts for their senior year. But it definitely sets it up so we for sure can expect our girl to be a pariah once school starts in the next book. There’s no hardcore bullying, just acting out due to broken hearts. I really liked all of the characters and I’m anxious to see where this series goes after that unexpected cliffhanger