Vile

Sons of Reaper #1

by Lulu Waters

EVERLEE VERA This isn’t the life I’m meant to live—stuck on the arm of a rich asshole while he has a pissing contest with other rich assholes. They’re all puppets, playing a dutiful role that condemns them to hell until death do they part. Hatred pushes me forward. Lust fuels me. And there is only one guy who checks both Holden Van. My boyfriend’s enemy. The guy who flusters me beyond anything. I just hope he doesn’t destroy me on my path. It’s a bad day to make enemies. HOLDEN VAN Look at them all—the rich and powerful of Reaper, my father included. I’m nothing like him; the ruthless, cold-hearted prick. I’m tired of living in his evil shadow, compared only to my archnemesis. Revenge drives me. Desire keeps me alive. And there’s only one girl who can satisfy Everlee Vera. The girlfriend of my archenemy. The girl who makes me hard as a rock. I just hope she doesn’t get too attached because I’ll burn her alive. It’s a bad day for my enemies. ~~~ The walls of Reaper Academy hold all of their secrets. But secrets always come to light.

Genres: Dark Romance, Enemies To Lovers, Dark, High School, Romance, M F Romance, Sports Romance

466 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 17, 2023

Reviews

[XxLaVampiresaAlexisxX · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vile is an enemies to lovers, Bully standalone and OMFG was this freaking fantastic. I'm not gonna lie, I went in blind and solely judged by how awesome this cover was. I was drawn in from the very first page and did not want this to end. Everlee and Holden, lawd the crazy angst. Although, this is a standalone THERE'S MORE COMING AND I AM EXCITED! This was my very first book by Lulu Waters and I am soooo down to check out her other books!!!

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoa! Sweet baby Jesus this book is Vile… in the most delicious way! This is my first read by Lulu Waters and it’s safe to say, it most definitely won’t be the last. For me this book was everything and more. The spice was next level HOT 🥵 🔥, it had great character development and the story was strong and kept you on your toes. It has unexpected twists, the right amount of bullying and did I mention the spice?! Bring out the fans because it is a scorcher. The connection between Everlee and Holden was consistent and breathtakingly beautiful through out. Their journey will make you swoon and melt but also make you shake your head, throw your book and scream “WTF are you thinking!” I absolutely loved Vile and would recommend it over and over. Now bring on Pet cuz I’m here for Christian and Zeke!!😉💜

[Michellelovesreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good book I stayed up all night to finish this.

[Em Yardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was phenomenal absolutely brilliant dark bully romance. There were twists and turns. Holden Van is an absolute a$$hole, dirty mouthed and omg possessive AF. Poor Everlee starts out so timid but has some serious growth. The push and pull between Everlee and Holden was hot 🥵. The spice was off the charts.

I can’t wait for the next book Pet to come out.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Emotions: 😩
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}

I received an ARC for my honest review.

[Cee_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
5🌶️
🥵🥵🥵

This book was seriously hot! Like wow 🥵
Lulu waters did amazing with this book, the characters, the plot, the smut. Literally EVERYTHING!! I couldn’t get enough! When you would think something was going to happen and that it would be a little predictable, it turned around and actually completely went in a different direction then what you were expecting. The connection between Everdeen and Holden was beautiful and breathtaking and kept you rooting for them. Literally all the feels with this book!

🔥Mask Kink
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥High School Bully
🔥Virgin/Bad Boy
🔥Standalone

[Penelope Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lulu Waters you have done it again! I am obsessed! I love a good bully romance and this was definitely one of the best I have read so far.

The chemistry between Holden and had me hooked. I wanted to hate Holden, but from the first words he spoke I knew it was going to be the opposite. The spice was so good and not to mention the mask scenes! Wow!

What I love so much about this book is I can get all the filthy scenes I love so much while the plot is still amazing. I love when an author can write such wonderful characters that I can’t help but love. There were chapters where I physically felt my heart clench for Everlee and Holden!

Overall l am addicted and won’t be getting over this book for a very long time, but I am so looking forward to reading Pet! I will definitely be keeping up with all the boys of reaper academy!

[Kricketland · Rating 5 out of 5]

TITLE: VILE
GENRE: Dark Romance
AUTHOR: Lulu Waters
TROPE: Bully, Revenge, Enemies-to-Lovers
TYPE: Stand-alone
POV: Dual POV
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 / 5

Everlee realizes that she is in a relationship going nowhere, and when she finally does feel some excitement or spark, it is for her boyfriend, Jett's sworn enemy Holden Van. Holden is a womanizer looking for revenge on his rival, Jett, and Everlee seems like a perfect means to an end.

Vile moved at a good pace and drew me into Everlee's storyline pretty quickly. I loved the angst and twists along the way. I read through Vile pretty quickly, not wanting to put it down. Lulu Waters is a new author for me, but I enjoyed the storyline enough that I will check out more of her books from now on. I am giving a rating of 4.5 / 5 Stars. I can't wait for the next book in the Reaper Academy series.

[Nagma (Take A Look At My Bookshelf) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm obsessed with this dark bully romance! The characters, the chemistry, the tension, and the filth had me hooked! Vile was so hard to put down and I love Lulu's storytelling ability. This book was so hot and I kid you not I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next! I was excited for Pet, but after reading Vile I'm even more excited for it!

Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing!!! A bully romance at it's finest!! It hooked me from the beginning and took me on a wild ride!! Loved the angst and all the twists and turns!! And the spice was💥!!!
Lulu Waters is a new to me author that I now want to read more from!!
Can't wait for book 2, PET!!!

I received an ARC for my review!!

[Jess McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yesssss!!! I have loved every minute of Vile! Holden Van is 🫠🫠🫠 he does everything he can to keep Everlee at arms length and she does everything she can to stay away from him. There is this magnetic pull between them and it's impossible for them to stay away.

This one has a lot of tropes I love! I always love a good büłly book. Holden may be a but mean, but he's truthful in what he says. This one is a thiiiiiiick standalone. When it gets to the 🌶🌶🌶 it is 🥵🥵🥵.

This is my first Lulu book, but I will definitely be reading more! Also, I can't wait for the next Reaper Academy book, Pet. It's going to be 🔥🔥🔥

[JackaayReadsallday · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is freaking phenomenal. Gives me all the good dirty vibes of The Dare & Bradford Bastard. I just could not put this book down! The smeggual tension between Everlee & Holden is utterly fantastic. I loved how their relationship started but I loved even more their ending cuz I needed a HEA after that rollercoaster of emotions!
Tons of high quality spice 🌶️
100/5 ⭐️ Definitely will be recommending to everyone!

Can’t wait for PET, the teaser was awesome 🤩

[B Voss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this masterpiece on Inkitt as her subscriber. THIS IS THE BEST BULLY BOOK OUT THERE!!!! Hands down.
Lulu my love- I will read absolutely everything you write but if u decide to make the rest of your career about Reaper Academy, I'd be ok with that 2.
Every single character in this book had a purpose and you placed them in a category in your mind from the moment you meet them. The character development is off the charts. The spicy scenes are on another level. The side characters are almost as intriguing as the main ones.
there isn't ONE thing about this book I hate. Not one.

Speechless. This book is phenomenal, and you'd be doing yourself a disservice if u didn't pick this title up!!!!!!! 1,000% will recommend to everyone I meet who's into this genre.

Thank u, Lulu, for your talent and for bringing us this incredible story.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vile by Lulu Waters has literally blown my mind. I’m sitting her mindless… hold on let me get my bearings back so we can discuss the book. Get Holden Van off my mind long enough to get through this review. Let’s start with holy crap this book was amazing. Lulu Waters has stolen a part of my heart and sanity with her writing! The way the characters are described, they way they interact with one another and this world… Chefs kiss. 💋😘

Ok, so this story is between Holden (love him so much ❤️) and Everlee. (I just love her name, it’s so pretty 🌸🌺) So, fell in love with them being together they were introduced, the sparks!! (🎇🎇) There was so much sexual tension between the two of them I’m surprised it didn’t scorch the pages! The writing in this book is so good it was as if I was there watching everything going on. I stressed for them, I cheered for them, I smiled for them. But most importantly I was happy for them. (🖤💚)

This book is one that’s going to be hard to top; I can’t sing the praises enough. If you want to read something that’s truly remarkable this is it…right here. The story, the spice…everything was just perfect. I now need a copy for my book shelf! Final rating: 5 out of 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The spice 5 out of 5. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. If I could give it more I would so that’s what I’m going to do… give 5 out 5 me loving it. 🖤💚🖤💚🖤

[TinaMarie88 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! Lulu Waters has done it again!! This book is a must read!! I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy of this book and be able to read it from cover to cover. Be sure to check out the Trigger Warnings before reading as the book is a dark romance.

Holden Van is as Vile as they come at Reaper Academy. He seeks revenge on his archenemies, Jett Hastings, who is a star quarterback for Cork High. There’s only one way to achieve that, and that is stealing Everlee Vera, Jett’s girlfriend.

Everlee is this sweet, innocent, naive girl who feels left out of place and is unhappy since dating Jett. She starts to question her choices when it comes to him. That is till one night she runs into Holden, literally and he seems very pleased. Now he’s all she can think about and wish she could touch.

But the revenge turns into something more. There’s so many twists, and turns that you can’t help but turn the page to find out what happens. There’s so much spiciness and it’s absolutely phenomenal. I was hooked on this book from the very beginning and I can’t rave enough about it. So if you like dark romance, bad boy and good virgin girl, mask kink, enemies to lovers, I recommend that you go out and buy this book. I give it 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🔥Enemies to lovers
🔥Virgin/Bad boy
🔥Standalone , Mask kink
🔥Revenge plot

[Rachel Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!!
This book had me on the edge of my seat at times!!! Talk about some major twists or revelations!! I can honestly say I didn't see them coming.
There was drama, humor, steam and so much more!
Everlee and Holden were both great main characters. We also had a great side character in Macy.
I really liked Everlee. I was so glad to see her become more confident throughout the story.
Holden was everything! There were times I really wanted to dislike him, but I couldn't help but love him more. While he definitely grew as a character, I also thought he remained true to himself in some ways. I also loved that he meant what he said, (he didn't lie.)
Together, they both just fit. The heat between them was undeniable and so hot!!🔥 🥵
This was my first read by this author and I was quite impressed! I loved it and look forward to more of her work!

[Nineette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holden and everlee are from different worlds. She comes from working class single mother home and is dating the popular guy at her high school. Holden is raised in high society, but too many problems that makes him the bad boy in his school. There so much angst, and emotional rollercoaster.

[Marley Ghostfern · Rating 5 out of 5]

VILE was my first Lulu Waters read and it did not disappoint. It was HOT.

5⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/H.F.V. 🔥🥵💀

This book was such a good read. I loved the story line, the characters, the tension, the angst and there was plenty of good spice. Also, who knew a mask could be so sexy..? I did, but damn this book got me worked up!
I liked Everlee (and her name) a lot. He personality came trough and developed into a person I'd definitely be friends with in the real world. As for the main guy: I do love a (fictional) protective, dominant, a$$hole of a man, that's only sweet to the one he has his eyes on.
The way Lulu writes left me unable to put the book down. There were some twists and turns that nearly snapped my neck and I'm here for it.

I won't give you any spoilers, but please keep in mind that this book has a lot of trigger warnings. It's petty dark. So if you have triggers, go and read the trigger warnings before you start this book.

VILE has been a wild ride and after reading the teaser for book 2, I can't wait to sink my teeth into that storyline.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

A dark romance that has you wanting to read more. Lulu Waters makes you feel like you are inside the book. The male main character Van starts off as a complete jerk who treats the female main character like trash. However, as the book continues, he starts to turn from a jerk to someone you will adore. This book will make you completely obsessed.

[Alexis G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first book by Lulu and boy has she caught me hook, line, and sinker. This book was deliciously vile in the best ways. Even as a bully romance, the bully was spread throughout the book so it wasn’t as heavy as others I have read. I love that this is going to be a shared universe series and hope we get to see more of Holden and Everlee later on.

[Brittany Jolliffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMFG!
This book lived up to its name in spades in all the best way. The Tension between Holden and Everlee.
The drama
The teasing
I couldn't put this down. It was my first read of Lulu Waters, but it was definitely not the last.

[Smutty Mayhem · Rating 5 out of 5]

What starts off as a game for Holden to get under his rivals skin turns into something so much more. Both of these characters are surrounded by horrible people. Holden comes off as a complete scumbag man wh0re in the beginning because he is. His family is rich but there is always more to the story. His mother died when he was younger. His father is an abusive and controlling asshole. His only saving grace in the world is his older sister Tiff and her girlfriend Macy. Everlee is good, kind and a bit naive. She starts the books dating Holden’s rival, Jett. Jett is a typical rich boy and even though they have been together for awhile she is still holding strong to that V card. So when she catches him cheating she dumps him and Holden sees his moment. He says he just wants to rub it in Jett’s face but he falls and falls hard for her. But considering this is all new for him there are obvious fu€k ups along the way. I do love that there was not a huge long separation and that they actually made a plan and worked together instead of one hurting the other and just hoping they would still be there in the end. I absolutely loved Holden and Everlee and I can’t wait to get Christian and Zeke’s book 🖤

[Torri Valderrama · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️ 4🌶️

I’m going to need my very own Holden Van please.

When I read mask kink and enemies to lovers, I knew I was going to need to read this book, and I was not disappointed. The chemistry and back and forth between Everlee and Holden was so fun to read. Holden really knows how to make Everlee tick and watching her get give it right back and finding her back bone was spectacular.

There are twists and surprises that I did not see coming and I refused to put the book down once I started reading. I absolutely loved the characters (and hated some) and I look forward to reading more books in the Reaper Academy world.

[Natasha Wynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my! Where to even begin? This was my first Lulu Waters read and what an experience it was! I am obsessed with Holden & Everlee's relationship and oh how I LOVED when she would come out of her shell!! ❤️‍🔥 And can I just say, Lulu, way to keep us all on our toes! Those last 10 chapters I didn't see coming at all. 🤯🤯

If you like dark, bully romances this is a must add to your TBR! Check the trigger warnings before jumping in.

I cannot wait for the next book in the Reapers Academy series! PET is going to be just as great!

[Stephhh✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everlee is soft, kind, fierce, and loyal. Holden is vile, angry, obsessed, and yet tender. These two characters fill in the missing puzzle pieces for the other. Their chemistry throughout the book is undeniable and THE SPICEEEEEE. 🥵🌶️🥵🌶️ and the plot twists had me thinking wtf the whole time. 😵‍💫😵‍💫<~~ this was me on VILE but in the best of ways!!

This is my first LuLu book but it definitely won’t be the last. Because I read this as an ARC, I will save my full review for after release day but I will 100% recommend this book to all my dark romance loving friends. I cannot wait for PET!! 🥵😍

[Alonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, mask k*nk girlies this one is for you. Especially if Scream is your thing. This book is filled with so many twists and I found it kept the story interesting. The spice is wonderful and I would say it is about 60-40 spice and plot. Holden had me swooning even before he let Eve in. I had a feeling there was some betrayal and I was unsurprised with who it all came from. The Reaper Academy seems like an exciting school and the aesthetic was really cool. Amazing read and I can not wait for Pet to come out.

[Shauna · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 out 5 stars lulu knocks it out of the park with #VILE. Everlee Vera is a girl from Cork High in the valley, a good girl with the goal of getting out of town until she met him. Holden Van is vile. Always saying what is on his mind and king of reaper academy. When these two collide will it be sparks or will they crash and burn each other

[Michelle Marlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spicy Meter: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (in my opinion)

Please as always, take your trigger warnings seriously. Your mental health is always more important than a book.

I stumbled upon this author. AND AM I GLAD I DID! This is my first Lulu Waters. But it will NOT BE THE LAST. Do you like broken men? Do you like women who are coming into their era? Then keep reading.

We are met with Everlee and she is already questioning everything about her life. And her boyfriend's complete enemy….Holden effing Van. There is some malarkey that ensues and it drives Everlee straight into the arms of their enemy. You know who! Everlee, our pure leading lady’s whole life is thrown into shambles and that is only the beginning.

Holden is broken and he owns that! He is okay with that. However, there is a side of Holden that nobody knows. Everlee and Holden’s hatred and chemistry is just oooooooo chef’s kiss for me! If you enjoy dark romance, bully, enemy to lover, and unexpected twists and turns with a dash of mask kink…..grab this!

[Heather Bustamante · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top notch high school bully romance!!

I devoured this book!! There was so much spice and dirty talk that it was hard to put down. Holden Van is such an a$$hole but so irresistible. His mouth is delicious along with his bedroom behaviors. Everlee is your good girl next door that is just innocent in all aspects of life. When she finally gets a taste of Holden, her freak comes out to play and let me tell you, I WAS HERE FOR IT! I loved the angst and emotion throughout this book. Both main characters were strong and drawn to each other and that's what helped make this book so good. By the time I was done, I just wanted someone to call me Pretty Girl🥵

[Alice Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy shit, I hate that life got in the way of me reading this. It was INCREDIBLE. I absolutely fucking loved Holden from the beginning, but oh, i slowly began to love him more as the book went on. To say he had me blushing would be an understatement. And Everlee? I adored and envied that girl. Her & Holden's relationship was incredible. It was a messy but realistic relationship. This book was written so well. I cried when it ended, it was a beautiful ending but i just hated that i had to put the book down and say goodbye to the characters. Vile, both broke me and fixed me at the same time. And that ghostface thing, 🤭

[Chance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was such a great book!
The difference between these characters and how much they grow throughout the book was amazing. From Everlee being this timid, innocent niave girl, and watching her get this fire about her was awesome. And watching Holden, this typical Alpha A$$hole, become protective and soften just for her was beautiful. And the spice was hot AF! It has good plot twists and turns that keep you turning the pages wanting more! Im excited to see what book 2 will be like!!