Noxious Boys

Groveton College

by K.L. Taylor-Lane

Starting at a new college halfway through the school year is miserable. Especially when you have to move halfway across the globe to do so.

My false sense of freedom from the man pulling the strings is crushed, his control crossing oceans with evil eyes watching my every move.

There are a million things that I shouldn't be doing with my new found liberation, however slight it may be.

I definitely should not be falling for my accidental roommate.

Or his brutal best friends.

Or his broody older brother.

Or my slightly unhinged student counsellor.

Falling for them is one thing, but what happens when they decide they don't want me anymore?


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*Noxious Boys is a dark bully STANDALONE romance where our FMC will not have to choose between her five love interests. Written in first person, multiple POV. Why choose MMFMMM. As with any of my books, please know your limits.

Genres: Why Choose, Dark Romance, Dark, College, M M Romance, Sports, Enemies To Lovers

646 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 4, 2024

Reviews

[Crazydutchbooklady · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

I really didn’t know how to rate this book. That’s not because I don’t think it wasn’t good. Actually for the genre it was really good. So good, it had me in a chokehold and I’ve been fighting tears with frustration at some point. It made me utterly uncomfortable.

Bully romances are hard for me, but this time it felt beyond “bullying” and I can’t believe anyone would ever be able to trust people after crossing a line like that. But maybe when your life is a mess such as Poppy’s it’s different?

That being said I wasn’t able to put the book away either.
The start was disturbing but also so cute and I hated it when everything went to shit. Fully invested.

It’s a dark romance well done. I’m sure if Dark is your genre you’ll enjoy it. I would recommend to check the triggers before reading.

[Paige (wingsandsmut) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noxious Boys had me in an absolute chokehold and I instantly fell in love! A dark college bully romance and why choose, say less! It was a fast paced book and I did not expect some of the plot twists.

I absolute felt for Poppy in this book, seeing everything she has been through in the past and was going through currently. The relationships between her and these boys were not without challenges but I loved seeing them all evolve throughout the course of the book! Not to mention how much spice this book has - it definitely had me hot and bothered at times! 🥵

This definitely is a dark romance and just be mindful to check the trigger warnings, but K.L. Taylor-Lane absolutely hit it out of the park with this book. And I will definitely be going to read more of her books now too!

Noxious Boys releases on March 4th, so be sure to grab your copy!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Vix · Rating 2 out of 5]

~ i’ve read as an arc reader and am giving my honest opinion

this had potential to be a very great book but a few things along the way made me review this low (bear with me)

first of all, I have a problem with instalove 🙃 it makes me a lil bit uncomfy but the problem with it was that was too much and already right away in the house party — give me protectors, yes but the thought process for the guys didn’t make much sense to me? almost like magic in a contemp romance.

another thing was the fact that we had more time with the 3 friends than with the other 2 older guys — i wanted to know more about them and give them more time with the fmc without the sexual situations… and bc we didn’t, I felt like this was better as a MMFM than a MMFMMM (which is a shame)

now… the crucial point: i normally have no problems with triggers and I LOVE a good redemption arc so that made me hopeful bc the fact that we have one of mmc physically hurting the fmc and intent on hurting her (not like omg i forgot you were a girl and delicate) made me MAD and I was waiting to be surprised in a good way but alas I was not

there was ✨ZERO✨ grovel, from ALL of them — she basically was ready to unalive herself and they all made it about them? like hello? not really worth forgiving it if that’s all it takes imo

so it all comes down to this: this should’ve been part of a series or a duet bc standalone felt rushed!!!!

we barely got to understand the problems with the fmc and her family, her addiction and all the other problems… the father arc was rather quick and barely a blip in the book - that was the whole point of her being in the uni?and what about her addiction? what about all of her other problems?

and with the guys I already said it but I’ll say it again: we needed more time to get to know the 5 of them equally so we could connect and understand them better…. It was rushed — the way they all met the fmc, the sexual encounters and honestly? every interaction

and side characters — sometimes we need them so we can breathe a little from the testosterone and dick and get to see another side from the fmc but in this book the ones that do show, show up for mere seconds on the page and we don’t even get to understand the fmc relationship with them, however hollow they might’ve been.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

( ARC Review )
' I smile, and I know as long as she does the same, we won't ever stop. '

I read the short ' The Kaos Twins ' just before this, had me questioning my sanity. Instead of worrying about that, I felt the need to read more ;) So I picked up this and off I went to my favourite place, into the darkness.

I read both and finished books in one day without a break, back to back, still don't regret it. I can not even begin to explain how much I enjoyed and absolutely devoured this and was clinging on to absolutely every word.

Our Poppy aka ' Polly ' to me from the start.. IYKYK.
British girlie, sent oversees to a new place and a new start whilst being completely alone. She has her struggles, whilst some may think she isn't.. that girl is the embodiment of strong. Through all her struggles, she is just a girl surviving in a world that has wronged her.
Throw in 5 blokes that make those thigh muscles strain and we have a whole situation. Filled with everything apart from the kitchen sink!!

I wont say too much, about the storyline or the details as I do not and am not going to ruin it, it is too good for you not to read!!

Adored, how the FMC was a Brit. You don't really find that a lot in Dark Romance books, so for me as a London girl, that was everything. I felt like I was bouncing between clenching my thigs and clenching my teeth the whole time. The spicy scenes, uhm. Let me tell you there is a lot of those but it still had me wanting to say ' Please sir, can I have some more.' like i was bloody Oliver Twist!!
K.L. was taking no prisoners when she wrote this!!!
The characters and the storyline alike never once felt like it was rushed or forced, every part of this flowed PERFECTLY. I honestly don't think a single moment of this story needed to be better or any different.

If your like me and are OBSESSED with any dark and taboo, get your rose ready. We are in for a ride baby girl.
I usually say this a lot when it comes to DR books, please once it's released check to make sure you are aware of any triggers that may affect you before you read!

K.L. Taylor-Lane, i am now hooked. I have decided to keep you.

* My review will also be available on Instagram @livingmybookera today and Amazon on release day.

[Ari Loves All The Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was what I wanted to read!! FIVE walking red flags and a FMC that had so much back story.. The guys were absolutely amazing and I felt their characters were pretty good... BUT the story felt rushed.. FMC falls hard for the guys, they bully her so hard, then all is forgiven... the action was all at the end of the story and what felt like within a few chapters it was completely rushed. What I thought was going to end in a cliffhanger ( I would have read the second book) ended up being jumbled towards the end.

[Valentina · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF the writing is terribly, needlessly wordy, filler, so overly descriptive as to be slow and lose interest in the first chapter. Pity as I was very interested in the tropes and storyline. Second time I try with this author. Can’t read her books.

[Nin :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

i’m in love

“Princess, I need you. We need you and I know we don't deserve you, not even a fraction of you. You are more than too good for us. But I will follow you to the ends of the earth, even if you don't want me, we'll pave the way, make sure you get there safely. Wherever it is you wanna go, whatever it is you wanna do. With or without us. We're gonna protect you, every step of the way, even if it means protecting you from us."

this book made me feel so many emotions. i was trusting then angry and willing to fight the characters and then falling in love with them. this book really is a journey and i loved every bit of it. i felt anxious about the train, flustered by the dirty talk, scared when she was taken away and excited when karma got chris. i now have 5 new book boyfriends!!

only downside is i wish we got to see flynn go feral with his knife although it being used in that way was so fucking hot like 🥵🥵🥵

[Genoveva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please check all TW and CW. I was sucked into this story. Poppy Wars definitely not a FMC I expected in a good way. She’s dealing with a difficult past and it was interesting to see what she did to deal. When she meets the men the chemistry fit just right. But OMG I wanted to absolutely murder them at points in this story.

[xS!kDollReaderx · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
"That's fine, I'll show you exactly what I do to brats who test me."

Before I go into my review, this is a DARK romance. Take the triggers very seriously. Your mental health matters.

I had the privilege to receive an arc copy of Noxious Boys and here is my honest review.
I could not put this book down!!! My emotions were like a yo-yo being thrown up and down. With the FMC's upbringing and witnessing something traumatic as a child. To then, her unhealthy habits to cope with her PTSD and social standards was heart-wrenching. I loved the guys at the beginning, catering to her needs when they could see she had a dark past.

But oh man, when the penny dropped and the guys turned on her, it was rough.

I very much enjoyed this book. But it's definitely not for everyone.

TW and CW
🖤age gap (11 years)
🖤dub- con, non- con
🖤physical assault
🖤MMFMMM
🖤strong drug use
🖤 blood play, knife play,
🖤graphic violence
🖤PTSD
🖤 SA
🖤attempted grape
🖤addiction
🖤somnophilia
🖤 mental health
🖤drugging
🖤suicidal thoughts/ideation
🖤abduction
🖤 physical harm to FMC
🖤stimming
🖤ADHD representation
🖤voyeurism
🖤primal
🖤hockey players
🖤needles
🖤student councillor
🖤bullying within harem
🖤 good girl, good boy
🖤 CNC

Author has done her best to add all triggers, but there may be other content that could be triggering to some.

[Laura (lady_h_reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Toxic.
That's what addiction is.
A craving for poison.
That's what I am to them. I've infected them, they've addicted me, like a sickness, they're burrowed inside my bones, and it's going to leave me with nothing more than just a memory of these seductively, noxious boys.

⚠️ Check TW/CW ⚠️

This was such a hard book to rate! On one hand, it had me in a chokehold. I found I could not put it down, especially when it took a darker turn. On the other hand, I can’t remember the last time a book made me want to throw my Kindle across the room in anger. I did have to set it aside and take some deep cleansing breaths before I could continue; my rage was so intense. So, bravo to KL Taylor-Lane for writing a story that elicited such a strong response!

This is not an easy, lighthearted read. The men are beyond morally grey (morally bankrupt, perhaps?) and do not operate within the bounds of normal behavior. The FMC is broken and only pushed farther into the dark depths of addiction and self-hatred by their actions.

I love dark romance, specifically bully/enemies to lovers, but I need to see the MCs earn their forgiveness. They must have some redeeming qualities, engage in significant groveling, especially when they push the boundaries as much as they did in this book. This is the first book in some time that made me wish the FMC would NOT end up with the MMCs. I hated them with every fiber of my being. It’s one thing to engage in the bullying at all, another thing to CONTINUE with the bullying even after most of the MMCs realized they are making a huge mistake.

There is strong character development. We get the full experience of what makes the characters tick, what events in their past pushed them to their present states. While I may not have liked the MMCs, I did come to understand their motivations.

This is a very fast burn and extremely spice why choose romance with MM, darker kinks, NC and CNC moments.

Noxious Boys is a complete standalone in the Groveton College shared world. It ends in a HEA.

If you enjoy very dark bully romance with morally bankrupt MMCs, this is the book for you.

⚠️ Very Dark Elements/Themes Warning – check TW/CW ⚠️

Genre: Dark College Bully Romance
Tropes/Features: Very dark elements/themes, heavy bullying, elite college setting, lovers to enemies to lovers, revenge, age gap, counselor/student, broken FMC, morally grey MMCs, two sets of brothers, found family, PTSD and mental health issues, addiction, drug use, unhinged MMC, noncon, dark kinks (knife, blood, spit, CNC)
POV: Multiple 1st Person POV
Relationship Type: Why Choose – MMFMMM, fast burn, spicy (dark kinks)
Book Type/Ending: Complete standalone in Groveton College shared world, HEA
TW/CW: VERY dark elements, extensive listing available in the back of the book

[AbbieReads3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC copy of this book in return for my honest review.

I enjoyed this book, I love how all the MMC’s were completely different and love that two MMC’s were together ❤️ I really felt for the FMC Poppy, the way she was written, I was able to really connect and feel her emotions. I’m glad she got the happy ending she so well deserved.

Poppy joins college half way through the school year to find out the her roommate is a boy (1 of the MMC’s) at her first college party she meets 2 other MMC’s and the four of them hit it off big time. The two other MMC’s the older brothers of the 3 we’ve already met find out that Poppys father is the reason for their families misfortune and get revenge on him through Poppy. What they don’t realise is Poppy’s dad doesn’t care about her at all.

I WISH THERE WAS MORE GROVELLING. After what they put Poppy through I needed more from them before they were forgiven but I do understand that they were family to Poppy and the only good thing that had happened to her in years.

Tropes and Tags

Why Choose - MMFMMM
Dark Romance
Age Gap
Counsellor x Student
Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
Bullying
Mental Health Rep

Please read trigger list before reading 🖤

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read from this author and I'm blown away. I was lucky enough to get this as an ARC; now I'm adding more of their books to my TBR. I love why choose and reverse harems... Add some darkness and it's chef kiss! Usually with so many different main characters, it sometimes gets confusing, but how she writes each personality and perspective, there was no confusion. I devoured this book. Ate it all up.

" Toxic. That's what addiction is. A craving for poison. That's what I am to them. I've infected them, they've addicted me, like a sickness, they're burrowed inside my bones, and it's going to leave me with nothing more than just a memory of these seductively, noxious boys.'

[Hannuuhhhh.Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was unlike any other K.L. Taylor-Lane book and was here for it. It was def a dark bully romance. And sooooo spicy. Probably the spiciest book I’ve read this year. I felt like during those spicy moments everything is ok for Poppy and then after the high of these guys… you realize how fxcked everything is. In very K fashion she creates unique characters that I instantly connect with. I felt every emotion from these characters, each having a sad and traumatic past. But together they bond and create of a family. Now… getting to that point was quite a ride. A ride of a lot pain and hurt. The whole time I wanted to give all these characters hugs and comfort them. But in the end they all come out on the other side stronger. 🖤

[Nicole Lobato · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book sent me on an emotional roller-coaster. I both loved and hated those noxious boys. They were so intense and my heart went out to poor Poppy because they put her through a lot. I can say there were some parts that made me laugh. Some sadistic part of me really liked Flynn and his sadistic ways. I loved how the guys all has their own little pet names for Poppy. Please read the trigger warnings before reading this book. It does have some dark stuff.

[Christi Degler · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great read. This is the first book I've read by this author and I was lucky enough to be chosen as an ARC reader. The struggles she reaches to in her writing is amazing. It makes you sit back and think this could have been me. The spice is just right and the plot is worth the read I'll be reading it again.

My only dislike of the book was I needed more I wasn't done with them yet. I still have a few questions about their life but hopefully she'll grace us with an extended epilogue. So if you don't mind the dark and twisted jump right in. Be mindful of your limits though and check triggers.

[Mikayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

raise your hand if Mrs. Taylor-Lane owes you a new kindle because you literally threw your kindle across the room….🙋🏽‍♀️..She really likes to grab you by the nipples and twist, so wear a padde bra when reading. that should be a disclaimer lmao

In true KL fashion this is darkness personified. She always is able to make a morally jet black group of men somehow so lovable that I am just obsessedz

& we TOTALLY pick favorites round here.. and while these precious little angels (not me laughing while typing that) are all so delicious something about daddy Flynn really spoke to my nether regions.

💚 MMFMMM
💚 lovers to enemies to lovers
💚 found family
💚 spicy asffff
💚 knife/spit/blood play
💚 dark college romance
💚 student/counselor

BEWARE: once you start you wont get off your ass until you finish… both the book and otherwise, AYOOOO…!!!

[Allie · Rating 2 out of 5]

вона якась хвора
вони теж хворі
короче всі вони хворі і їм потрібно звернутися до психіатра чи психолога, там дивлячись хто поможе

Сюжет: вона приїжджає в новий коледж, там звичайно же вона зустрічає супер гарних-гарячих-неймовірних хлопців\чоловіків. Вона тупо одразу закохується, вони теж. АЛЕ десь там колись її батько провинився (зробив якусь фігню) і через це в їхній родині були проблеми та важкі часи. Тому вони звичайно же вирішили помститися їй(вона до того вагалі ніякого стосунку немає) бат ху керс. Ну короче вони так захопилися, що довели її до самогубства (вони звичайно ж її врятувати), після чого вони такі "блііін, я її люблю шо ж делать шо ж делать", а вона всьо вже, в неї депресія.
Закінчилося все банально, тому я навіть не дочитувала. Але було в них все добре

[⚡eli⚡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Rex,” I rasp, husky and low, my eyes lifting to his light green ones, “come, show our good girl how much of a good boy you can really be for me.” Rex shifts, as though he’s going to rise to his feet and I cluck my tongue, stopping him with one foot flat to the floor, a knee raised, “I don’t think so,” I whisper sinisterly. I lick my lips, raking my eyes down his cut, muscular body, “Crawl to me.”

Thank you author, for providing an ALC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts are my own and left voluntarily.

After reading Noxious Boys, I think we can all agree that everyone needs ✨therapy✨ (me included)😌

The characters in this story deal with trauma and problems differently. The methods that helps them are not the most traditional hence not for everyone, but those are methods for them.

That being said, this was a ride for sure. For long time I didn't sort of care of Poppy, but she somehow slithered under my skin. As for the boys - I liked Rex, but the rest.. some I came to like but there was one I didn't.. Overall, you could guess where things would go and what a fucking trainwreck the start of bullying troupe would be, but I was not prepared for some moments at all. Like why?? When you will be reading certain chapters:

I glance to my right, dragging my blurry eyes away from four men who have destroyed me. Mind, body and soul. All of it like thick, black tar, seeping its way out of my cracks and fractures, nothing of me left now. Whatever that ever was anyway.

I want you to think about this - was this absolutely necessary? What real purpose does this give? They know they are doing this and it is wrong. Multiple times they expressed thoughts out loud, but no.. And how fast Pops forgave them? Nah fam.. They should have been groveling to her feet for long time. And yes, I know it's dark romance and all the jazz, but still. Plus, I didn't like ending (I'm sooooory). That being said, this story absolutely bewitched me. It's weird paradox if you read what I wrote couple sentences ago (and what I think in my head still). But something.. I can't put my finger on it - consumed me. I ate every chapter like there's no more tomorrow. It was that addicting!

p.s. there were some moments where I felt hilariously uncomfortable and in some - my heart literally squeezed tightly, because I was a sad potato for some characters.

What to expect:
• Good Boy & Good Girl Praïse Kïnk
• Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
• MMFMMM
• Age Gap (11y)
• Ice Hockey Players
• Counsellor/Student
• Spït/Bløød/Cüm Play
• Drüg Use/Dealïng/Creation/Abüse/Øverdøsïng
• Bullying
• Non-cøn
• Knïfê Play
• Dub-cøn
• Sømnøphïlïa

[Ashlee McElroy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m going to just start off with the fact that there was SO. MUCH. SPICE in this book. LIKE. I am at a loss for WORDS at how incredible this book was but let’s get into it.

MMFMMM, dark hockey romance, standalone.

❗️READ TW ❗️

🌶️: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is easily hitting my top favorite dark romances i have read so far. This book was full of “oh sh**” moments and continually made me want to keep going. the amount of times i screamed “WHAT!” it was hard for me to put this down.

At first i was worried i would be too confused with all the POV’s with 5 guys and our girly poppy but KL did so good at making sure you could remember every single person.

The touch her and die energy, the trauma to love, the back stories of poppy and how it felt to live in her headspace between everything she went through… i felt like i was living in this dark world she fought to stay alive every single day.

the good was real good. the bad.. DAMN. the emotions i went through in this book, the anger, the hope, the ANXIETY. but it was so well written.

Every man was different in their own ways, showed their love in their own ways and damn it if they didn’t love HER SO MUCH MY HEART FELL FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. and don’t get me started on the nicknames they had for poppy...
angel, lollipop, treasure, kitten, & princess 😭🥵

These are the men who would kill for her, do anything she wants, whatever she liked and I am officially calling all of them my book boyfriends for eternity. i don’t think ill ever not think about this book for as long as i live.

[Marley Ghostfern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Toxic. That's what addiction is. A craving for poison. That's what I am to them. I've infected them, they've addicted me, like a sickness, they're burrowed inside my bones, and it's going to leave me with nothing more than just a memory of these seductively, noxious boys.

This is a hardcore bully romance. Read the cw's before diving in. But if you're like me and you love a dark romance story: get in on this.

This story is about Poppy, she goed through some seriously messed up stuff. She meets 5 boys and they put her through hell. I felt bad for the FMC throughout the story. I liked how the characters developed in this book though, that's very well written. I don't like their behaviour, but their reasoning was explained. I like that. The spice in this book is very spicy. Did I want to slåp some dudes throughout this book? Yes. The characters really made me angry from time to time. Did I still really like this story: also yes. Because if there's one thing I like in books, it's when they're able to make you feel real feelings. This book did just that.

This book is a fast burn, very spicy, why choose romance with a long list of cw's. It's a standalone in the Groveton College shared world. It ends in a HEA.
I might actually read it again at some point. 4.5 ⭐️!

⚠️As always, read the trigger warnings before diving in! 🫶🏻

[Darkdirtysmut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by K.L. Taylor-Lane and addition to the Grove College collection.

This book had me in me feels. Poppy was traumatised from the young age of five and after being raised by an uncaring Father who is absolutely disgusting but that's only the start of Poppy's rough upbringing. But starting Grove College was a hope to fit in and try to keep her head down.

Rex, Lynx, and King three men bound together as a found family along with older brothers Bennett and Flynn. These five are bound together by not only blood to Lynx and King but as a unit. They stick together through thick and thin and when the three boys get attached to Poppy, Bennett being the caring brother researches who she is.

The sins of her father cause the safe "home" feelings to be crushed when not only do the three boys she's fallen for turn against her but add Flynn, her college counselor, to the mix and this poor girl is tormented from all sides.

Definitely check the trigger and content warnings. There's some on page scenes as well as off that are sensitive subjects. There's a relationship between Rex and Lynx, and this is a why choose bully romance. It's a great read and there's no need to have read any other books in this collection in order to understand this story.

[Hope j · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really interesting read. Poppy’s story line was thought out and consistent throughout the story. I wish we could have dived deeper into her dad’s situation. He was a lurking character but could have had more power. Now those noxious boys 🥵 our main boys are definitely interesting. I love the mm relationship it was super sweet and 🌶️. Would have loved more hockey but that not the main focus of the story it’s more bully/ revenge. The brothers are a whole different basket. Those two men are absolute fire. I would love a book about each of them tho idk how that would happen lol maybe a novella? Flynn’s book could be soo good and unhinged. Total 🌶️spice level I would say is a 4 it’s there and hot but not to much. I definitely need to read more from this author.

[Sherri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shook me to my core. This felt like the kind of dark that creeps into your soul and picks at your brain for years. The pain and the suffering Poppy had to endure throughout her life was a constant stab to the heart. Each day was a struggle for her. These boys, men, made her feel something. She deserved to feel the warmth of happiness. They were also the darkest bullies I've ever seen. And I think I felt that way because of the underlying love and pain they all had for each other. They all knew how to push each other's buttons but also ground and support each other. The knowledge they had of each other made the spice so good! Each man had his own likes and naughty habits, and it made for brilliant fireworks! And that dirty talk...yes please! The steam was just perfect and didn't overpower the story. The deep plot still seemed like the main focus.
It took me a little longer to read this book, but that's because I was glued to every word. This book was amazing and a must-read.

*Always be sure to check your trigger warnings and your mental health.

[pageturners · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven’t read anything by written by KL Taylor-Lane you are seriously missing out. Her books are so beautifully written and are so vividly detailed. This book was no exception. Noxious boys follows Poppy has been thru some serious trauma and 5 men. I loved her connection with Lynx, Raiden and Hendrix. This book flows really well as a lovers to enemies to lovers again storyline. Flynn was chefs kiss, I wanted more and more of him. Bennet was an unexpected surprise, I honestly wanted more of.
This storyline is fast paced but it’s not unexpected. As in all of KL’s books I can see everything so clearly due to her descriptive writing and I just love it. If you are looking for a dark, bully, college, RH look no further.

[Dayna · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review *PLEASE CHECK TW BEFORE READING!!*

This book had a strong start and kept me hooked throughout the entire thing. The rollercoaster ride of emotions I experienced while reading this had my head in a tailspin. Ugh these men are dark and depraved but when they grovel it sure was sweet. What red flags? 🫣👀. My heart did break for everything Poppy went through in life on top of what those boys did to her. But the ending made it worth the read and I really enjoyed it. My only complaint is I wish there was more MM interactions but still a good story.

[Katrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first time reading a RH with more than 3 men involved, and I’m not sure if that’s where some of my confusion has come from, or if it was the writing as that could sometimes drag on being too descriptive and time seemed to skip around frequently. I often times forgot which characters view point I was reading so I would need to go to the beginning of the chapter to double check.

I honestly loved each and every character, not when they were doing horrible acts, but because I saw the struggle and inner turmoil they suffered from during and after. They were constantly fighting between intense loyalty between themselves and their families, misguided sense of justice, and doing what is right.

Overall an enjoyable read that I would recommend if the tropes and TWs do not affect you.

[Bre Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book by this author. After reading what it was about I just immediately had to sign up to read it. I am so glad that I did! This book was SO GOOD. It was very, very dark but I knew that going into it. I haven’t read any of the other books in this series but if they’re even half as good as this one then I definitely need to. I will definitely be checking out the other books by this author. I LOVED this.

🖤Dark Romance
💕Reverse Harem
🔥Age Gap
❤️Standalone
💀Bully
📖Counselor/Student
💔Lovers to Enemies to Lovers
🎭Mental Health Rep

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

[Danee · Rating 4 out of 5]

[ARC Review]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Ohh baby!! This book was hot, dark and spicy delicious!! I was all for the TALL girl representation as a tall girlie myself plus that British accent just topped it off! Also really enjoyed the M/M bi-sexual representation cause come on, who doesn’t like a guy who is confident in his sexuality!
Now the contents of the story get real dark but I found it to be worth it for that soul to soul connection between Poppy and her mens.

first time reading K.L Taylor-Lane + first book from the Groveton College World, definitely won’t be my last on both counts!

[Amanda Fabbri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book immediately sucked me in and I didn’t want to put it down! K.L. Isn’t lying when she says this is a bully show romance! There isn’t much that phases me at this point but parts of this book had me crying for Poppy.

I wanted to shake those guys and make them see sense long before they did. It took something drastic for them to see just how broken Poppy already was. And realize that they all really cared about her. Would have liked to see a bit more groveling from the boys, but even without it was a great book.

[Alexis VanDeWalle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got an ARC of this book!! 4.25/5 stars for me!! This is most definitely a dark romance so please read the TWs! I honestly really liked this book. Poppy is so beautifully broken! I love that the boys stick together no matter what. They stuck with each other through every dark turn. And let me tell you that Flynn...well he definitely has the red flag crazy that I am all here for!! The only reason this is not a 5/5 for me is because I didn't feel that the men earned Poppy's forgiveness so fast!
My review is on here, will be on my Instagram obsessed_with_books1027, and on Amazon!!