Reviews

Wicked Trials by Elena Lawson

sofiesbokhylla's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

lindsaymwalton's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

4.0

booksabrewin's review

4.0

Ava Jade is in the thick of it now after witnessing a scene she should have never seen. She knows too much and her only hopes of remaining alive is by taking the trials to become a full fledged Saint. The last thing she ever wanted was to join the ranks of a group that reminds her so much of the one who took her father from her, but perhaps if she can wriggle into the inner-sanctum she could bring them down and eke out some sort of revenge for the gang system as a whole after how thoroughly they ruined her life. But as she is awaiting her trials she has gained three very attractive shadows that can't let her out of their sights. Add to that navigating the waters of her new friendship with Becca, classes, a surly aunt, and a stalker from her past, things are expected to be a cakewalk right? But the more time she spends with the Crows the more she starts to wonder if her aim in all this may be a little off. Can men that make her heart skip a beat and who know her pain in equal parts be as bad as the rest of the bloodthirsty gangsters?

Poor AJ just seems to never catch a break. It's no wonder she is so brash with the way she treats the guys. She has never been able to trust a single soul in her life. That is bound to damage a person. And while the guys are more capable of opening up to her (even the stoic Corvus), AJ is at constant war with her walls and her heart. In this second book the guys pasts were explored a little more and AJ connected with them in ways she never would have imagined. The reader can feel the love blossoming even as each of them fights it for different reasons.

I would have liked if there was a few more sweet moments and not just constantly fighting to stay alive. I understand that in a gang romance that is probably par for the course but the trials and overall plot seemed to be more at the forefront in this book than nurturing the relationships between the parties. I get why that was once I reached the cliffhanger but it was the only thing I could think of that I would have liked more of.

This installment was even better than the first and I am absolutely on pins and needles to find out what happens next!

danifleurdelune's review

4.0

This series is pretty solid so far, but also insanely frustrating hahah but honestly that’s to be expected when you’re reading a HIGH SCHOOL story. The characters make stupid decisions, no matter how much life experience they think they have. The ending of this book pissed me right off, but I can’t say why without spoilers

gemmylou87's review

5.0

Again, I was treated to this book through the wonderful world of Audible and it never disappoints.

AJ is such a good character and Bridget brings her to life so well, the angst and the tension really comes across as AJ faces new challenges and, of course, the forced proximity with the guys. Speaking of which, Jake is equally as brilliant at portraying each of them, though my favourite has to be the grumpy sunshine Corvus.

I am heading into Book 3 now to see what happens next as that ending was unputdownable. See you on the other side!

smootsloot's review

5.0

Wickedly good!

This one was even better than the first one! I swear the action was so good right from the beginning! Ava has to take the trials and she is still dealing with her stalker! So good! And I love all the guys especially Corvus lol and Ava is the Bad ass FMC we need! She doesn't take and shit and she holds her own against all the guys! Can't wait to dig into the next book

xxem148xx's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.75

feliciasreview's review

5.0

Omg this book, this series is amazing. I couldn't put this book down. Ava Jade is out to pass the Trails to be come a Crow. Will Corvus, Rook, and Grey don't let her out of their sight things start to grow between them. This book left off on a cliffhanger and I can't wait for book three.

fargoanbookmoth's review

5.0

I enjoy the fact that the strong FMC is truly that, strong. She doesn’t take crap from anyone and she isn’t just hunky dory with anything that happens.

She fights everything every step of the way because that’s something that people who grew up the way she did, live.

In this book, Ava Jade is put through the trials of the Saints gang. These trials add action and an adventure aspect to these steamy romance books.

I know the gang aspect might not feel real, but the rest of the book immersed me in to the story. It was a hard book to put down.

emily_k's review

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I cant stop reading this series. The relationships are all starting to form, and there was a lot more drama. I cant wait to read the next book!