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The Savage Six #1
Savage Hope
In this life, blood doesn’t just sustain you, it defines you.
At ten years old, one drop changed my whole world, and not just because I lost my freedom, my parents, and my memories all in one night. My life is now bound to another. My blood kin, whose cursed fate is dependent upon my own.
After being held captive for over a decade to protect someone I’ve never met, I’m now thrown into a new world.
Trinity Falls Academy is an opportunity to secure my future. Like life’s cruel guillotine, the curse shatters at twenty-one years old, and only one kin can make it to twenty-two.
I have one year to navigate the murky path set before me. One filled with supernaturals I didn’t know existed. Hidden among the humans are vampires, wolves, and witches.
The chalice will determine my quadrant, just like everyone else from Florentines. The only issue is, quadrants don’t mix, unless it’s a full moon party… So why am I caught under their intense gaze in the dining hall, the secret garden, and the fighting cage too?
The Savage Six is a why choose romance series, with four books expected.
At ten years old, one drop changed my whole world, and not just because I lost my freedom, my parents, and my memories all in one night. My life is now bound to another. My blood kin, whose cursed fate is dependent upon my own.
After being held captive for over a decade to protect someone I’ve never met, I’m now thrown into a new world.
Trinity Falls Academy is an opportunity to secure my future. Like life’s cruel guillotine, the curse shatters at twenty-one years old, and only one kin can make it to twenty-two.
I have one year to navigate the murky path set before me. One filled with supernaturals I didn’t know existed. Hidden among the humans are vampires, wolves, and witches.
The chalice will determine my quadrant, just like everyone else from Florentines. The only issue is, quadrants don’t mix, unless it’s a full moon party… So why am I caught under their intense gaze in the dining hall, the secret garden, and the fighting cage too?
The Savage Six is a why choose romance series, with four books expected.
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Published February 21, 2025
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April 24, 2025
The fact that one of the werewolf MMC’s couldn’t recognize the MFC because she died her hair from silver to black and wore a tiny bit of makeup… 💀💀💀 (ohh and everyone else
could tell it was her, just not him). Like bruh where are your wolfy senses at?! 👃
could tell it was her, just not him). Like bruh where are your wolfy senses at?! 👃
March 3, 2025
I picked up this book because I thought the idea of a blood kin curse sounded interesting. However, the plot didn't move. Like, at all. Once we made it to the academy, I think 1-2 weeks passed. I found myself skimming from 60% on due to the lack of plot and character development.
I think I have to toss in the towel with this author as her books are SO VERY formulaic and she takes A LOT of "inspiration" from other places.
For example, see if you can guess the original source material from these books elements:
* Magical Academy
* Four Houses
* Magical grounds
* A MC who had a poor upbringing and is full of wonder for the world
* A sorting ceremony
* The sorting ceremony has an enchanted goblet
The men were also very formulaic and it's getting predictable with the "bullying" in all of Kean's work.
Kean also doesn't listen to her editors as I am sure they have tried to correct how she types out terms of endearments, but she refuses to grow as a writer. There were A LOT of comma splices in this manuscript as well.
There is a note from the author in the back of her book that states that this is the first time she is writing a novel where the FMC doesn't start off as strong, and I was very confused by that statement. None of her FMC's are strong; they are all weak willed, physically deficient, and suffer from intense bouts of body betrayal syndrome.
I think I have to toss in the towel with this author as her books are SO VERY formulaic and she takes A LOT of "inspiration" from other places.
For example, see if you can guess the original source material from these books elements:
* Magical Academy
* Four Houses
* Magical grounds
* A MC who had a poor upbringing and is full of wonder for the world
* A sorting ceremony
* The sorting ceremony has an enchanted goblet
The men were also very formulaic and it's getting predictable with the "bullying" in all of Kean's work.
Kean also doesn't listen to her editors as I am sure they have tried to correct how she types out terms of endearments, but she refuses to grow as a writer. There were A LOT of comma splices in this manuscript as well.
There is a note from the author in the back of her book that states that this is the first time she is writing a novel where the FMC doesn't start off as strong, and I was very confused by that statement. None of her FMC's are strong; they are all weak willed, physically deficient, and suffer from intense bouts of body betrayal syndrome.
February 9, 2026
The premise is unique enough that it definitely kept my attention throughout the story. The FMC was ok. Due to her life circumstances, she was naive but surprisingly wasn't afraid of standing up for herself when things mattered. The MMC's was overall fine, but I have a bone to pick with Lincoln (I listened to the audiobook, so I may be mispelling his name). He was a nincompoop. It's a plot point in the story, so I won't give it away, but just know he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, and it's REALLY irksome. He's also a hothead who makes up his mind based on what he perceives and doesn't listen to reasonable explanations. Ever. I lowkey hate him. Also for that ending he deserves jail.
P.S. Lincoln can kick rocks 😘
P.S. Lincoln can kick rocks 😘
February 23, 2025
3.5
Probably more of a 3 but gave it a bump for the creative start to the main storyline. Hoping there is more personal development in the upcoming books ☺️
Probably more of a 3 but gave it a bump for the creative start to the main storyline. Hoping there is more personal development in the upcoming books ☺️
August 21, 2025
1.5⭐️
Stay far away from this one. Frtc
Stay far away from this one. Frtc
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August 21, 2025Dnf 32% not feeling it.
March 1, 2025
DNF 28%
I'm shelving this one for now. I *may* try it again one day, but right now I just really don't like anything about it.
The FMC is so blah I can't even explain. She's withdrawn, depressed, anxious while also being completely rude and boring.
The writing in the book is okay, but there are both typos and a serious lack of world building and descriptions. I honestly have no clue what this girl looks like beyond having silver hair. Nor do I know what her 'friend' S looks like, the boy T that she spent time kissing and touching looks like, nothing.
The most descriptive she got was 'the most gorgeous face I've ever seen'. Great, that really helps, thanks.
The idea of the book is intriguing but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. So much so that I think I'll go find someone that can write a book properly executed, and maybe come back to this one when I'm desperate.
I'm shelving this one for now. I *may* try it again one day, but right now I just really don't like anything about it.
The FMC is so blah I can't even explain. She's withdrawn, depressed, anxious while also being completely rude and boring.
The writing in the book is okay, but there are both typos and a serious lack of world building and descriptions. I honestly have no clue what this girl looks like beyond having silver hair. Nor do I know what her 'friend' S looks like, the boy T that she spent time kissing and touching looks like, nothing.
The most descriptive she got was 'the most gorgeous face I've ever seen'. Great, that really helps, thanks.
The idea of the book is intriguing but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. So much so that I think I'll go find someone that can write a book properly executed, and maybe come back to this one when I'm desperate.
April 1, 2025
3.5⭐️
I really wanted to love this book but it just kind of fell short for me. The premise drew me in, but then characters and plot were just kinda meh for me. I wasn’t really a fan of Polaris or any of her potential guys and I didn’t really see a connection between them. I’m also just not personally a fan of the whole innocent, feeble fmc trope but that’s just me🤷♀️ I did enjoy the world that this takes place in, it’s very similar to Zodiac Academy which is one of my all time faves. The magic system was also fun and I liked how there were vampires, shifters and witches in it. Overall this was a good read but I was just really hoping it would be great because I loved the premise so much!
I really wanted to love this book but it just kind of fell short for me. The premise drew me in, but then characters and plot were just kinda meh for me. I wasn’t really a fan of Polaris or any of her potential guys and I didn’t really see a connection between them. I’m also just not personally a fan of the whole innocent, feeble fmc trope but that’s just me🤷♀️ I did enjoy the world that this takes place in, it’s very similar to Zodiac Academy which is one of my all time faves. The magic system was also fun and I liked how there were vampires, shifters and witches in it. Overall this was a good read but I was just really hoping it would be great because I loved the premise so much!
April 24, 2025
Horrendous writing style in addition to the overly dramatic internal reactions, but it’s an interesting premise.
We just don’t need ten paragraphs of panic over getting tripped. Get up.
There are a lot of repetitive things like ‘rubbing her lips together’ being mentioned fifteen whole times. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but it sure felt like it. ‘Lips’ alone are mentioned 160 times. Seriously. I checked.
The pacing and structure of sentences make them a hard read. Speaking of a hard read, Disney World smut? Really? I’ll never look at log flume seats the same.
It gets to the point where you know that both you and the author have completely lost the plot but decided to stick it out anyway.
It’s so funny to me when a curse needs broken and the glaringly obvious solution is one that an interspecies think tank, that defied their prejudice to collaborate, somehow hasn’t deduced in 400 years.
We just don’t need ten paragraphs of panic over getting tripped. Get up.
There are a lot of repetitive things like ‘rubbing her lips together’ being mentioned fifteen whole times. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but it sure felt like it. ‘Lips’ alone are mentioned 160 times. Seriously. I checked.
The pacing and structure of sentences make them a hard read. Speaking of a hard read, Disney World smut? Really? I’ll never look at log flume seats the same.
It gets to the point where you know that both you and the author have completely lost the plot but decided to stick it out anyway.
It’s so funny to me when a curse needs broken and the glaringly obvious solution is one that an interspecies think tank, that defied their prejudice to collaborate, somehow hasn’t deduced in 400 years.
June 23, 2025
It started off good, but progressively became cheesier and cringier. It was like a completely different book being written.
I started to read the second one just to see, but honestly I’m not going to even finish that one or the series. Maybe it gets better who knows?
One star for the premise and idea of the book, because that was honestly cool, and another for the cover of the book ( so pretty).
I started to read the second one just to see, but honestly I’m not going to even finish that one or the series. Maybe it gets better who knows?
One star for the premise and idea of the book, because that was honestly cool, and another for the cover of the book ( so pretty).
July 15, 2025
A few hours after reading this, I realised I didn't really like any of the characters
March 3, 2026
~ 4. I actually had so much fun with this. I didn’t think I’d enjoy an academy setting - but once it started becoming more adult and their true ages were revealed it was way easier to sink into the world. Honestly loved it and the ending made me wanna immediately pick up the next book. I love that all the wolves are so horny for Polaris lmao. Super fun and engaging.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2025
*Reverse Harem
*Paranormal
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Academy Setting
*Mixed Supes
*Innocent FMC
*Curses
*Established Harem (3?)
*Mid Burn
*Book 1/4
Curses, challenges, and captivating characters!
There’s a great balance in this book between an intriguing story and a variety of characters that draws you in and keeps you reading 😁
Polaris is our FMC, forced to be a loner and struggles to connect with others, but is desperate to find an element of hope! 🥺 She believes she is a human has her whole world awakened when she’s transported to Trinity Falls Academy. Upon discovering the supernatural world she has several things to unearth 1) what she is 2) how to awaken her powers 3) who can she actually trust and most importantly one question all that students need to uncover - is there a way to undo the blood curse?!?!
She also seems to have garnered the attention of the alpha pack, they each feel some kind of connection to her - Lincoln just seems fascinated, with Tatum is a kindred spirit and with Wylder is a friends with more 🔥 as P finally lets her walls down she also makes her own friendships - however it appears these might all be in jeopardy after that cliffhanger 😮
*Paranormal
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Academy Setting
*Mixed Supes
*Innocent FMC
*Curses
*Established Harem (3?)
*Mid Burn
*Book 1/4
Curses, challenges, and captivating characters!
There’s a great balance in this book between an intriguing story and a variety of characters that draws you in and keeps you reading 😁
Polaris is our FMC, forced to be a loner and struggles to connect with others, but is desperate to find an element of hope! 🥺 She believes she is a human has her whole world awakened when she’s transported to Trinity Falls Academy. Upon discovering the supernatural world she has several things to unearth 1) what she is 2) how to awaken her powers 3) who can she actually trust and most importantly one question all that students need to uncover - is there a way to undo the blood curse?!?!
She also seems to have garnered the attention of the alpha pack, they each feel some kind of connection to her - Lincoln just seems fascinated, with Tatum is a kindred spirit and with Wylder is a friends with more 🔥 as P finally lets her walls down she also makes her own friendships - however it appears these might all be in jeopardy after that cliffhanger 😮
November 9, 2025
I have a love hate relationship with reading a book where im like “yeah im not gonna continue this series” then the book gets me at the end and now i gotta pick up the next book to see what happens… 😭 that’s what happened here
August 13, 2025
3.5
If you want something similar to ZA this is it! Now it didn’t capture me as fast as ZA but I’m intrigued. It did leave off on a cliffhanger so I want to dive into the next. The FMC is a bit soft but I feel she’s going to be a badass. Also I think second book will hit more than the first.
If you want something similar to ZA this is it! Now it didn’t capture me as fast as ZA but I’m intrigued. It did leave off on a cliffhanger so I want to dive into the next. The FMC is a bit soft but I feel she’s going to be a badass. Also I think second book will hit more than the first.
June 3, 2025
Świeżutka paranormalna seria z akademią w tle? Nie mogłam sobie odmówić i się nie zawiodłam. Intrygująca fabuła z klątwa bliźniaków krwii, bohaterka która jest bardziej grumpy niż sunshine i oczywiście gromadka przystojniaków. Można by się przyczepić do jakiś drobiazgów, ale po co. Wyszła z tego fajna książka.
September 20, 2025
I wish I could have liked this book more, the premise is genuinely interesting with the blood kin curses, but where oh where was the plot? It barely moved! There was some real ridiculous miscommunication /misunderstanding moments like the fact one of the leading men couldn’t recognise her with different coloured hair when everyone else clearly could. It was hard to root for anyone when it came to relationships, there was just insta-lust everywhere. Don’t even get me started on the coven stuff, I’m not even sure what was so bad about what they were doing, maybe I missed something.
This is just my opinion and I imagine there are people that loved this book, it definitely has an audience, but that just wasn’t me. Maybe the intended age is a little off. The spiciness would dictate an older audience but it feels very young in its storyline (a bit too middle school drama). However the prose was decent and the premise has potential.
This is just my opinion and I imagine there are people that loved this book, it definitely has an audience, but that just wasn’t me. Maybe the intended age is a little off. The spiciness would dictate an older audience but it feels very young in its storyline (a bit too middle school drama). However the prose was decent and the premise has potential.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2025
SNOOZE. This was a fab premise, which was never fleshed out. All the lore was just a vague notion that semi impacted the story, but never actually seemed to matter. I couldn't stop seeing this as a cross over of Harry Potter (sorting hat and dinner hall) with divergent (factions that don't mix but ofc the FMC is the one they mix with!!). This has been done before 10000% better, and there's no reason it was over 500 pages long when nothing happened!
May 17, 2025
DNF at 44%
Stop «gaping» every other page. Please. Please edit. Also, who rubs their dry lips together. Pretty sure I do that exclusively when I put on lipstick or lipbalm.
Cannot tell if the story would be bad or good, I’m too annoyed. The FMC seems extremely traumatized. I just don’t want to read this. And that’s really annoying, cause the whole ‘blood kin’-thing seems interesting.
Stop «gaping» every other page. Please. Please edit. Also, who rubs their dry lips together. Pretty sure I do that exclusively when I put on lipstick or lipbalm.
Cannot tell if the story would be bad or good, I’m too annoyed. The FMC seems extremely traumatized. I just don’t want to read this. And that’s really annoying, cause the whole ‘blood kin’-thing seems interesting.
October 10, 2025
3 stars only because I wasn’t emotionally invested until about the 70-80% point. But now?
-Love Wylder
-Love Tatum
-Love Bryony (but also confused by the name?)
-Love the idea of her and the wolves
-Excited by her potential power
-Intrigued by Blake. Ain’t no way he’s tall, dark and handsome for no reason.
To book 2!
-Love Wylder
-Love Tatum
-Love Bryony (but also confused by the name?)
-Love the idea of her and the wolves
-Excited by her potential power
-Intrigued by Blake. Ain’t no way he’s tall, dark and handsome for no reason.
To book 2!
August 3, 2025
DNF @ 89%
One of the cringiest things I’ve allowed into my mind. I blame myself.
I don’t have the energy to talk about all the other nonsense that didn’t make sense.
Let’s pretend this never happened.
One of the cringiest things I’ve allowed into my mind. I blame myself.
I don’t have the energy to talk about all the other nonsense that didn’t make sense.
Let’s pretend this never happened.
February 26, 2025
LOVED IT
Loved the concept
CANT wait for the next one
Loved the concept
CANT wait for the next one
June 26, 2025
KC Keans fmcs are so bland it’s hard to believe they attract multiple guys….i have never finished a series by this author….
ALSO wtf is with the Harry Potter refs… made me cringe….
ALSO wtf is with the Harry Potter refs… made me cringe….
July 1, 2025
Infantilized main character, misogynistic love interests, and some questionable writing through the middle.
July 6, 2025
My gummy hit as I was starting to read this so I restarted it this morning and nope still confusing dnf but I tried twice at least
November 7, 2025
4/5 ⭐️
I'm left with more questions than answers
I think I know who's the vamp that's compelling Polaris but I could be wrong. Also Linc is an Alphahole.
I'm left with more questions than answers
I think I know who's the vamp that's compelling Polaris but I could be wrong. Also Linc is an Alphahole.
March 14, 2026
настільки нудно шо не можливо читати.
на половині книги і досі не розумію що відбувається
ідея прикольно, хоть я її і не зрозуміла
наче і пише прикольно, але капець як нудно
на половині книги і досі не розумію що відбувається
ідея прикольно, хоть я її і не зрозуміла
наче і пише прикольно, але капець як нудно
July 16, 2025
ok ... so the story was really pretty good, probably a 4 stars, however, the writing and MFC were just FRUSTRATING.
as I'm writing this, I remember commenting something similar with the last Kean series I read. I think it's the way Kean dispenses information. She teased you with something, but then it's not followed up on immediately, as if it wasn't a super important piece of information.
Furthermore, the MFC is so unsure of herself. She's always looking down, blushing, not being able to answer questions or defend herself. It was beyond frustrating.
The storyline though leaves me wanting more. Kids are kidnapped because they had the misfortune to be blood tied to someone more powerful than them. (only one will survive after they turn 21) They are then sent to live out their days in a padded room until it is time for them to die. well, the laws changed and these institutions were forced to give them a year to try to prove themselves the better bloodkin, even though they've been totally disadvantaged. This book is Polaris trying to release her magic and prepare for something (I'm pretty sure the reader is never told what that is) in hopes she will survive and her bloodkin will be the one to succumb to the curse.
as I'm writing this, I remember commenting something similar with the last Kean series I read. I think it's the way Kean dispenses information. She teased you with something, but then it's not followed up on immediately, as if it wasn't a super important piece of information.
Furthermore, the MFC is so unsure of herself. She's always looking down, blushing, not being able to answer questions or defend herself. It was beyond frustrating.
The storyline though leaves me wanting more. Kids are kidnapped because they had the misfortune to be blood tied to someone more powerful than them. (only one will survive after they turn 21) They are then sent to live out their days in a padded room until it is time for them to die. well, the laws changed and these institutions were forced to give them a year to try to prove themselves the better bloodkin, even though they've been totally disadvantaged. This book is Polaris trying to release her magic and prepare for something (I'm pretty sure the reader is never told what that is) in hopes she will survive and her bloodkin will be the one to succumb to the curse.
March 2, 2025
This is a new world by a much loved by me author and this first book in the series did not disappoint!
P was taken from her bed at 10 year old, right after doing the test to know who her blood kin was. She then spends the following 10 years in a grey prison, where the memories from her past are stripped from her and she knows only cruelty.
But when a girl in her year group has her birthday everything changes and she gets transported to Trinity Falls Academy, where she finds out that magic is real and she's actually a witch, a werewolf, a vampire or a human descendent from magic beings...
But when her trust keeps getting broken by the few people she dares to trust, will she actually be ablet to survive the blook kin curse?
Loved P and loved her strenght, even in the midst of insecurities! And by now I should really know that the author knows how to make us suffer with a cliffhanger! I mean, did anyone actually see that coming????!
I mean, it's been days since I've finished the book and I still find myself thinking I need to pick it up so I know what happens next!
P was taken from her bed at 10 year old, right after doing the test to know who her blood kin was. She then spends the following 10 years in a grey prison, where the memories from her past are stripped from her and she knows only cruelty.
But when a girl in her year group has her birthday everything changes and she gets transported to Trinity Falls Academy, where she finds out that magic is real and she's actually a witch, a werewolf, a vampire or a human descendent from magic beings...
But when her trust keeps getting broken by the few people she dares to trust, will she actually be ablet to survive the blook kin curse?
Loved P and loved her strenght, even in the midst of insecurities! And by now I should really know that the author knows how to make us suffer with a cliffhanger! I mean, did anyone actually see that coming????!
I mean, it's been days since I've finished the book and I still find myself thinking I need to pick it up so I know what happens next!
October 15, 2025
Heavy sigh
I suspected within the first few pages that this book wasn’t going to meet expectations - and yet, here I am.
The writing is competent enough to avoid sounding like it came from a complete novice, but it stumbles when it comes to world-building and character development.
Polaris, the female lead, is a walking contradiction: gloomy and self-pitying, yet somehow self-righteous, naive, and painfully bland. That’s a rare trifecta—and not one to aspire to.
When she’s not wide-eyed and stunned or suffering from inexplicable body betrayal syndrome, she’s trembling or shimmering with emotion like a sentient lava lamp.
Some of the dialogue and internal monologue were just… bizarre. I found myself pausing and thinking, “Huh?”—as if the lines were written by an alien who had studied Earth languages but missed the memo on how humans actually communicate. Case in point: I never want to encounter the phrase “that’s so hot,” or any of its variations ever again.
I suspected within the first few pages that this book wasn’t going to meet expectations - and yet, here I am.
The writing is competent enough to avoid sounding like it came from a complete novice, but it stumbles when it comes to world-building and character development.
Polaris, the female lead, is a walking contradiction: gloomy and self-pitying, yet somehow self-righteous, naive, and painfully bland. That’s a rare trifecta—and not one to aspire to.
When she’s not wide-eyed and stunned or suffering from inexplicable body betrayal syndrome, she’s trembling or shimmering with emotion like a sentient lava lamp.
Some of the dialogue and internal monologue were just… bizarre. I found myself pausing and thinking, “Huh?”—as if the lines were written by an alien who had studied Earth languages but missed the memo on how humans actually communicate. Case in point: I never want to encounter the phrase “that’s so hot,” or any of its variations ever again.
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