Jaden

Jaded #3

by Tijan

Being framed for murder sucks. Being framed for the murder of your old friend-turned-enemy-turned-ma....

Genres: Romance, New Adult, College, Mystery, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, College Romance

334 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2014

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

All those in favor of an alternate ending where she ends up with Bryce?

*vigorously waves hand in the air*

[Rachel L · Rating 3 out of 5]

3-3.5 stars

Mini-review time.

As always, I will reiterate that a 3 star review means I liked a book as is the Goodreads rating standard. I just didn't love this book.

First off I just want to say bravo to Tijan as an author for taking risks and always creating such complex, strong female characters in the new adult genre. So many books have weak female characters that are pushovers, and Tijan breaks out of that standard.

Tijan's books are like pizza for me in that, even if it's not the best, it's still pretty fucking good. And that's the case here, it's not my favorite book by Tijan, but I enjoyed reading it nonetheless.

I am probably in the minority, but I actually LOVE who Sheldon ended up with in the end. I ALWAYS root for the underdog and I was glad for Corrigan to finally get his chance. It's like the character said herself, Bryce has his chance, he fucked it up, and now he is her past love. Corrigan is her future. Although I really do with Tijan had gone more in depth with their relationship in the end, because the little bit she wrote was damn beautiful.

The resolution of the book was also damn well done. It made sense once laid out. The part I didn't like was the middle of the book. It's what made this a 3 star for me because I ended up skimming a bit with the political/school drama and the plotting and such. I also wish this book had more angst than it did.

So, while I rated the last book a 3, the first 2 books are incredible and I encourage you as the reader to try them out.

[GTR33GURL · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope!!! Devastated this book went this way I'm so disappointed in the outcome I'll never read this series again and I'll stick to fallen crest high thanks

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 to 4 I am such a mess right now STARS...GAH MY FEELS...
This book is Rated 'G' for Good!
Genre: New Adult Romantic Suspense

WHAT. THE. FUCHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.

I don't even know what to say...




That was me. Jaded, but real. -Sheldon

Now, if you are familiar with the series you know that Sheldon was...pretty much a mean girl in high school. If you were not part of her clique then good riddance.

In book #3 of the Jaded series Jaden, Sheldon is on a mission... After being released from police custody Sheldon finds herself face to face with the last person on earth she ever expected to see let alone to help her. Once she sees that she will not be given much of a choice in the matter Sheldon decides to take a firm stand on who will be her main support team. Bryce and Corrigan. Their reunion is great then awkward due to a few things that went down in book two between the three.

Soon, Sheldon along with Bryce, Corrigan and surprisingly Denton go after the person who has framed Sheldon for murder. In the midst of all of this there is a HUGE elephant in the room...

“Stop, Corrigan. She loves both of us. You might only see how she feels about me, but I see how she feels about you. Whoever she chooses is the one she can’t be without, but she loves both of us.”
-Bryce

Both Bryce and Corrigan are in love with her. A choice must be made and one guy will have a broken heart. Which guy will Sheldon choose...well you gotta read to find out.

Packed with a twist after twist Jaden will throw readers for a loop with triple the surprises. Wait. Did I count that right? One...two..three. Yup, triple the surprises.

My Thoughts
Excuse this jumbled review of me rambling. I can't really say much without saying too much you feel me. The writing, now that's easy to talk about, Tijan has a formula, it works and I love it! Her heroines are not weak though often they are placed in terrible situations. Her leading females fight and endure. Her males are a-holes but readers love them regardless. Hmm, interesting enough after reading this I had an overwhelming desire to re-read another series by her, Fallen Crest High.

Considered possibly spoiler-ish so READER BEWARE
The love triangle story caught me off guard..only because I never really care who the chick ends up with but this shocked me because when she chose..I realized I did too and it was not her choice this hurt my heart deeply. I read the authors note and it was like a soothing balm. I totally get it. I realize that the characters speak for themselves and the authors cannot always go with our(the readers choice)


My Ratings
Characters- Confident, sexy and swoon worthy
Writing Style- Suspenseful with an edge
Plot/Storyline- Suspected f murder a girl races to prove her innocence while having two HOT guys aid her and ask for her heart. Total love triangle.
Steam Factor- Lo on a sale of 1-10 I say 6.5
Entertainment Level- Lo-Med- Hi I say High I was caught up and anxious the entire time!
Overall- I enjoyed it!

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[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I SPOIL THE LOVE TRIANGLE SO BE FOREWARNED
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I can wholeheartedly say that Tijan is a mind reader when it comes to me and my expectations for her books. It's like she knows what I want and delivers, and so far I have yet to be disappointed or questioning in how she goes about her novels. Sadly, I can't say the same for how Jaden turned out. Don't get me wrong, the plot was incredible and anything (other than the love triangle) was mind blowing, but my biggest issue was the love triangle. Every time it was brought up it felt forced. And from Sheldon's perspective, maybe this was how it was supposed to feel to readers. Good way to go, but I just couldn't stand how it came across. It was like okay I'm in love with Bryce, we have sexual chemistry, oh he did something bad to me, but oh I still love him. And with Corrigan it was like "oh he's my best friend, my safety blanket, oh but I still love Bryce, oh but Corrigan is my safe place...." Okay? Where was all of this pent up passion and love between Corrigan and Sheldon in the other 2 books? Titan writes in her author's note that this love triangle had to be written. I didn't necessarily agree, but I went along with it because Bryce and Sheldon forever right? Well wrong. She completely ripped the carpet out from under me. Corrigan and Sheldon. Let it settle on your tongue for a second. You good? Cause I'm still not. Don't get me wrong, I love Corrigan, I just never felt it between Sheldon and him. It felt like how she wanted her book to end and how it actually ended were two different paths and I think it could be felt throughout her writing which hindered how Sheldon and Corrigan's relationship came across. I think my biggest pet peeve with it is that it feels like she's writing Fallen (3/4) all over ago, except it's like Logan won instead of Mason. I don't know if she thought about it while writing Jaden, but it feels like a due over (in terms of another love triangle) and I feel jipped out of what should have been.

[April Abrams · Rating 1 out of 5]

Warning... Some may consider this a spoiler so don't read it if you don't want to. I can't rate this right now. I'm too upset. Did I love the characters? Yes. Was it the Tijan gold I love? Yes. But that ending... I'm not ok. I feel kind of betrayed and it hurts. Like mofo! I'm not sure I'll be able to pick up another Tijan without getting a spoiler that I'm not going to get completely screwed. And I realize there may be people happy with the outcome. I'm not hating on 1 character or another. I love them but when I spend 70% of a series invested in 1 couple only to have the rug pulled out from under me near the end, I'm not a happy camper. Reading the epilogue left me with stomach cramps and tears.

[Raj · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

The story's over!!! damn! I've waited for this for almost a year! or was it a year?


SPOILER!!!!


I love book 1 & 2. I like Bryce in book 1, but after everything that happened in book 2, Corrigan was always there and for some unexpected reason, I wanted Corrigan with Sheldon. He's always been there, always the funny one, the crazy one and I loved it about him. The moment that I got ahold of this novel, I checked the ending and I loved it!!! Why wait?

What I don't like bout this series is that it's not very detailed when it comes to the love scenes, so that's the only thing that I didn't like very much. Their thoughts were hotter than the real thing. I would have loved to read about Corrigan and SHeldon's first time. :(

I love the suspense, I was thinking who's the stalker/killer. But in the end, I was right! but i just didn't get why the killer wanted her... I totally didn't expect that revelation!!!

What I also didn't like about this novel is there's not much Sheldon/Corrigan time. It's more about how torn she was between the two. I would have love for both of them to be able to have fun amidst all the chaos.

How I wish there was a longer epilogue, probably one where they ended up married and pregnant.

[wanderingtin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reading this last book completely ruined my "supposed" happily ever after. I was so devastated! And disappointed. I keep on telling myself that I should've not read this last book. Sorry Tijan, but I really am not happy how the book turned out. Ughhhhhh!

[Katelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the plot of the book but hated who she ended up with :( the whole time I was in denial whenever there were small romantic moments. UGHH WHY IM SAD THAT ITS OVER AND STILL CANT ACCEPT WHO WHO PICKED. NOOOOOOOOOO now to wait for sustain

[Elise ✘ a.k.a Ryder's Pet ✘ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rate: 2.5 stars.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I'll just have to accept I love almost everything Tijan writes. And this book was no exception. I remember reading the first book Jaded online and absolutely loving it. Now reading the last part of the trilogy as a published book is amazing and it definitely lived up to my expectations!
I figured out pretty early on who she would choose to be with, the same one I guessed it would be after reading the second book, but it was handled really well (this coming from someone who hates love triangles). And all the twists and turns kept my on my toes. The ending absolutely shocked me! Which I couldn't be more happy about since most books have become so predictable.. That's one of the main reasons I really love Tijan's books: they are always so original, no clichés. That and the fact that she can write a great blend of very strong but at the same time very broken/vulnerable characters.
Thank you for this great ending. I will miss these characters a lot!

****

JADEN: coming Dec. 2014

Chapter one: https://www.facebook.com/notes/tijans...

Chapter two: https://www.facebook.com/notes/tijans...

Excerpt:
I was sitting on the back terrace when the gates were buzzed. I knew who it was. I’d been waiting all day. My body was riddled with knots and when I heard the tires on the gravel, I couldn’t sit still anymore. I stood, knocking the orange juice over. As it spilled across the table, Beth gasped. She dove forward with her napkin. “Sheldon!”
Two guards stood at the entrance. I paused for a moment. My father had said they were for my protection, but I wasn’t sure. As I started for them, their hands went to their guns. I stopped. They stopped. My eyes narrowed and my chin moved down. I asked, “Why can’t I go out there?”
They glanced at each other, but didn’t say a word.
She said from behind me, “Because they have to make sure it’s them.”
“I know it’s them.”
Beth came around with her hands full of wet napkins now. She was thin and frail-looking, but I wasn’t an idiot. My father’s girlfriend had her own agenda. Disapproval was heavy in her gaze now as she raised chin towards me. “You’re here for your own safety—”
I swore at her. “I’m here so dad can keep a tight rein on the investigation. That’s it. I’m the murder suspect. No one’s out to get me.”
She sucked in her breath. The napkins had started to soak the front of her cashmere dress. She seemed not to notice as her hands clenched around the pile in them. “You were framed, Sheldon. There is someone out there.”
“Yeah, some idiot who killed Grace. Not me. Trust me,” I shot her a look, sneering at the same time, “I would welcome them to come at me.”
“You’re not invincible,” she started.
Fuck it. I started forward. I didn’t hear the car doors open, but I didn’t care. If they didn’t come to me, I was going to them. They were only a few yards away now.
“Sheldon!”
The two guards moved together. They were a six foot wall of muscle and machine guns. I rolled my eyes. It wasn’t just my mother that tended to exaggerate. The amount of weaponry my father had was unnecessary. We weren’t in the drug cartel.
“Move,” I barked at them.
They waited for Beth’s command.
“I said, move!”
A disgusted sound came from behind me and she muttered, “Yes, move. If she dies, she dies.”
They parted and I surged through them. Rounding the corner of the mansion, the doors on a black SUV opened. Even before the foot stepped on the ground, I knew who it was. None of us had parted on good terms, but I didn’t care. I felt them both in there. Then his black hair cleared the door and I saw Bryce’s startling blue eyes turn to me and then I launched myself. He took one step forward and caught me. His arms went around me and my legs went around him. Shit. He was family. He was here.
It felt right. No matter the crap that happened, it was right.
“Sheldon.”
At the sound of Corrigan’s voice, I turned. My legs fell to the ground and then he was hugging me, just as tight as Bryce had been. Both of them were my family. He smoothed a hand down my hair and back and murmured, his head tucked against the side of mine, “Are you okay?”
I nodded. I couldn’t talk, but I was okay at that moment.
Bryce said, “We saw the news, but didn’t know what happened to you.”
I pulled away from Corrigan and looked at him. He was frowning, his gaze skirting between Corrigan and me. I rolled my eyes. Seriously. “My dad bailed me out. I thought you would’ve.”
“I was coming. Denton too, but when we got there they said it’d already been posted.” He gazed around, taking in the estate and mansion. “This is your dad’s?”
Corrigan grunted. “Not so missing now, is he?”
I shook my head. “I don’t want to talk about my dad.” I paused. “Or my mom. Is there any news on the investigation?”
“Yeah.” Corrigan’s tone was somber.
“What?”
“That you did it.”
I swatted at him. “That’s not funny. I’m not laughing. I’m pissed.”
He shrugged and stuffed his hands in his jean pockets. “That’s all that’s on the news. It’s you, you alone who killed her.”
“I didn’t kill her.”
Bryce said, “We know, but that’s all there is on the news. I doubt they’d talk about anything else if it shed light on a different suspect. You’re a known name now. The police’s reputation is at stake if they find out someone else killed her.”
I groaned. A headache was starting. “I can’t handle this. I’ve been here for a week and I’m already going nuts.”
“Your dad wouldn’t bring us to you. He wanted to make sure no one had tailed you back here from the station.” Corrigan sounded frustrated. “He’s hardcore.”
I wasn’t listening. It’d been a week. The news was still all about me. What Bryce said was true. An anchor dropped to the pit of my stomach. They weren’t going to look for a different killer. They were going to pin it on me, one way or another. I closed my eyes as a helpless feeling came over me. I was drowning and I was going to die if I didn’t fight my way back to the surface.
I had to go back. One way or another. I had to go and find who killed Grace.
Bryce had been watching me. He asked now, “Sheldon?” His eyes were narrowed.
I met them and shook my head. “We have to find who killed her. We have to if they won’t.”
Corrigan let out a deep breath and raised a hand. “Can I make one suggestion?” He waited as we both looked at him. “Can we not bait the killer to your house and can someone else get stabbed this time? That really sucked last time.”
I grinned. A small chuckle escaped me. So did Bryce.
In that moment, that one split moment, it felt good. The three of us were back together. I took a moment to savor it and then I decided, no matter what else happened, the three of us had to stay together. All the other shit was stupid.
“You okay?”
I didn’t know which one asked that, but I knew what they meant. I shrugged. I couldn’t answer that then. I didn’t know how I was.

[praiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love anything to do with being-framed-for-murder and Tijan is such a great writer. This should be a great read...

* that organ inside my chest is malfunctioning*

[Siobhan Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Initial thoughts: Feel like I just got run over by a truck.

Full Review: CAUTION - This review contains SPOILERS so if you don't want to know, please don't read on.

No one writes teen angst and drama quite like Tijan. This book was full of ups and downs in relation to the stalker/murderer plot, and the messy love triangle.

I'll talk about the murder plot first. It was obvious that Sheldon was set up, but the question was by who? My money wasn't on bitchface supermodel, but on that other cow from college (the one with all the stalker pics in her wardrobe - her name escapes me right now.) But I was wrong on both counts so kudos for that. I did suspect the culprit initially but dismissed it so when that happened at the end I was like damn! Missed that!

Sheldon grows up a lot in this book which I liked but she still comes with a hefty side order of snark. I really felt for her because her head and her heart were all over the place because of the boys. She loves both Bryce and Corrigan, no question about that, but who does she lurve love, and who does she see herself with in the future?

I have to admit I was rooting for Bryce, even though he was an ass in book two and he chose to protect bitchface supermodel instead of supporting Sheldon. I won't ever properly understand but as we weren't shown what actually happened in Spain, I'll have to take Tijan's word for it.

Corrigan had really matured in this one, and once he decided that he wanted Sheldon he was by her side through thick and thin. It was painfully obvious (from the last book) that Sheldon was pushing Bryce away in favor of Corrigan, so when she chose the latter I wasn't surprised. And even though I wanted her and Bryce to sail off into the proverbial sunset, I have to admit that her choice made sense. Bryce and Sheldon have had a dysfunctional relationship since they were teens. It wasn't healthy, and it was compounded by the choices they both made in and post-Spain. It was clear there was too much hurt, too much history, too much pain for it to ever work. Corrigan and Sheldon had a very different relationship - one that was built on years of friendship. They didn't seem to have the same passionate relationship (I say seem because we didn't really get to see them as a couple) but I choose to believe that's because their love went deeper than that. I don't hate Tijan for the way she ended the book; I applaud her for being brave enough to follow the story even though she understood it was going to upset a lot of people. I also loved her note at the end. It's something I do on occasion for my readers so I love to see the same in other books.

My only complaint is that it seemed rushed at the end, and we didn't get to see enough of Corrigan and Sheldon as a couple. I also want to know that Bryce is happy and although it seemed that way at the end, there was no sense that it was a permanent thing. I'd love another book - hint, hint. One thing I was puzzled about was that girl from college (the one with the pictures in her closet) - where the heck did she go? Or did I miss how that ended? Am I to presume that because her frat fell apart she just disappeared? Minor irritation, but it niggled at me. Kept thinking she was going to jump back into the frame and be all nasty and evil and stuff.

All in all, this was another great series from Tijan. It started off a little weak for my liking but finished strong. Off to my next Tijan series :) Completely addicted and proud :)

This review will appear on my blog in due course http://myyanabookobsession.com

Actual rating 4.5 stars.

[naz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't read on if you don't want to know who ends up with Sheldon.

I will be sincerely grateful with an alternate ending because i deeply hate the fact she ended up with Corrigan, like no, I don't want that. I love Byrce.
This is why I don't like reading books with love triangles because it just ruins it for me if they don't end up with the right guy, but anyway i still love the series if you take away this book.

[MJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't into it. Its pretty much the only Tijan book I feel that way about too. I'm usually obsessed. **Spoilers ahead**




I was a Bryce fan. Can't necessarily explain it but just was, so I was't into this one in the least because I wanted Sheldon to end up with Bryce. Skimmed it a good amount. I am sure all you Corrigan fans loved it though haha which if I were a Corrigan/Sheldon fan I would've felt the same way too.

[Pisces · Rating 4 out of 5]

I accept shell the way she is and I think that was the main reason why I could connect to her character.




She was strong and bitchy ( it was kind of like a defence mechanism ).
This characteristic can either be seen as a flaw or a strong suit.
you like her or you don't. Period.





spoilers :

So, It wasn't big of a surprise for me, when she chooses C in the end.
Because I could understand where she was coming from.
when B hurt her, I knew that had to be it mistake. the one, you know.

Look:
There are three type of people:
One Who licks the same foot that kicks them
Two Who tries to let go. Tries.
Three. Who breaks that ugly ass leg




A strong personality like her just cannot accept him. I couldn't even imagine her taking B back.
Sure, he is a family and she loves him. But B has hurt her too much. You just cannot expect to start from ground zero after feeling sorry.

His G (the model one night stand) baggage was starting to get annoying. When C was making sure he was there for her B was busy running away.
Maybe it's my soft spot speaking but C would never do that. His priorities were clear to me.


Funny how somewhere down the line the heroine already knew c was the one.
Aww



I don't do spineless women. Seriously I like my sis with pride. I respect a woman who knows her worth. Simple as that!





As much as I love shell, I am not gonna shy my feeling away for C. This guy was on my radar from the book one. His beta like character was really intriguing.

In fact I wanted the author to explore his relationship with shell in jaded.
But I knew it wouldn't be possible as he seemed less important then, compared to B :the sexy stud.

Cheers to the time he cheated!


Many a times, a heroine will likely give this big hope to this so called second male lead only to give the middle finger in the end.
*( no matter how much of an ass the actual hero is. )






So, I know it's rare to come across such books. 🍎




I just love the way shell comes in terms with her feeling for C. I Love how that 'fun and sex' guy completely transformes into "the guy"!
Every time I was reading his scene with shell I was like " how can someone not love him ??"





I was happy to hear that B was dating again. I wanted him to have his own happy ending. with someone else of course.

At the end of the I wouldn't want this story any other way.
I don't care I love it!!

Ciao

[Veronica WordsAreMyDrinkOfChoice · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Tijan! Some of her work is fantastic and I re read works such as Broken and Screwed, over and over again. I am however, not a massive fan of this series, and of all her continuations, it is in my opinion her weakest. I love Tijan’s strong heroines, but I just found sheldon lacking. She is feisty, but her arrogance, nastiness and attitude ruin that completely! To be honest Bryce, Shelton and Corrigan are all quite forgettable, but if I had to choose a favourite it would be Corrigan. So, unlike many people I as happy with the outcome of this book, Corrigan was constantly there for Sheldon, he was not so serious and I prefer him to Bryce. Even if Bryce was the best person for Sheldon originally, I don’t know how people can still argue that after this book. He ruined his chances with Sheldon all by himself. I know Bryce and Sheldon have problems and she leaves him in Europe and returns to America. However, to all intents and purposes they are not over, so what he did was cheating. And to me that tainted him and made him weak, he is certainly no Mason. I found it silly, because in school when Bryce and Sheldon are not a committed couple, he didn’t want anyone else, and made up this image of playboy, but In reality he wasn’t really with other girls. If he wasn’t touching other girls when he was single and didn’t properly have Sheldon, why would he stray when he finally had her? I found the whole supermodel stalking storyline terrible anyway, why would she follow him? Why did he let her. He cannot control her, but he can control his contact with her. In Fallen Cresr Mason was friends with Marissa for years, but when he committed to Sam, he let Marissa know in no uncertain terms to take a hike! Even when he thinks she is drugged, he let’s her sleep at his house in another room, as soon as he thinks she is in his room, his actions show he is no nonsense. Bryce in comparison is useless! He should have made sure the model knew the score, that he had no contact with her etc. He didn’t step up, so I completely understand Sheldon not choosing him. I get he was essentially being black mailed, but he lost all credibility when admitting to Sheldon he cared about the other woman (sorry her name is so ridiculous I cannot even be bothered to attempt it). How does he care about her? He slept with her breaking Sheldon’s heart, she worked with his mother to blackmail and control him, and then planned to destroy Sheldon, the supposed love of his life? Why would he care what happened to her? This book was not bad, but to be honest I am glad to see the end of this series.

[Charlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know who Sheldon picks and you don't Ha Ha ha ha ha!!!!!!

Tijans can do no wrong.....#obsessed#lovetostalktijan

[Diana Ouma · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOL. I am just happy I finished this novel. I just have to say I loved Tijan's writing a few years ago. I owe it to her for getting me into novels and the whole Goodreads community. It is bittersweet that I am growing out her chosen genre.

Jaden is the last novel in the Jaded Series. We have been through a rollercoaster that is this story. In the previous book, Sheldon, Bryce and Corrigan return form Spain. After Spain, Sheldon just wants to rebuild her life and forget about all the painful memories. She starts university with Corrigan and life seems normal. Until a stalker resurfaces and Sheldon is thrown back into the deep end. Some shit goes down that brings us to this book. In Jaden, Sheldon is a class-A-bitch, in a good way. She is not taking no for an answer and is finally showing the backbone she had in the first novel.

What I liked about her was the fact that she was far from perfect. She was vain, spoilt, mean and naive. It is the privileged life. But she doesn't hide from these traits and embraces them. You gotta respect a character that accepts themselves fully. What I learned in Jaden is Sheldon is pretty smart. With her crew of friends and celebrities, she sets out to clear her name and take down anyone in her way. Everyone watch out.

The guy drama though! I won't go into detail in the hopes of not ruining it. But DAMMMNNN. Sheldon has a lot of choices to make. Don't know if she picked the right one. Or if there is even a right one in this case. Each prospect have their own unique characteristics and bond to Sheldon. Bryce, Corrigan and Denton are all great characters on their own.

Jaden was a perfect end to a unique story.

[Elizabeth Reeves · Rating 1 out of 5]

I can honestly say that I'm really disappointed with how this book ends!! Regardless of how strong the character seems to be he is a friend! In book 1 and 2 that's all I felt him as. Bryce definitely was the passion! It seemed that the author tried a shock and aw, but to me it was a let down. I've read 300 books this year (2014) and fell in love with Tijan's books. This is the first time that I did not finish a series. I stopped reading…… At least by stopping I can recreate my own ending which would not be the one Tijan chose.
I really loved all her other books and only hope she doesn't do this in the Fallen Crest Series. I don't think I'll ever read another one of her books if this is the case…..
Again really disappointed:)

[❤️Melanie G.📖💛 · Rating 5 out of 5]

**********10 Amazing Story/Series Stars**********

PHENOMENAL!!! This book was everything you could possibly want in a story. Suspense, love, deceit, longing, friendship, family and simply just everything. Love Sheldon, Bryce and Corrigan. These characters are strong, fierce, loyal and there for each other.

This book will keep you guessing, and keep you glued to the story from start to end. Tijan is an amazing storyteller. She brings you into the story as if you are in the story itself.

MUST READ THIS BOOK/SERIES. TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!

[Arzumcan · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! I sooo loved who she picked!! Yayy!!! :D TEAM.... Nahh! Never kiss and tell! LOL

[Flavs is Mrs David Gandy♥~♥’ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm so sorry Bryce... :-(

[Megan Crisp]

I marked this book as read only because I have no I couldn't finish the damn book options... I love tijan and most of her books, however this series has made me so mad that I couldn't possibly finish the third book, why? Well I'll tell you why, I've actually purchased an entire series before without starting the first book, it sounded so good, half way through the series I quit reading it and have never bought another one of that authors books again... Now onto jaden and why I refuse to finish it, this book or books had me hook line and sinker from the beginning, WARNING SPOILERS SO BE WARNED!!!! Okay let me first say that love triangle books don't bother me if their done right, however this one was not, tijan writes this book that has Bryce and Sheldon so head over heals in love with each other you would think their soulmates and complete each other, which by the way they do, then add in corrigan he's the goofball best friend of the trio, they co sider the three of them a family and they let absolutely no one harm the other or let anyone in, Bryce and Sheldon start off in high school with corrigan they ( Bryce and Sheldon) have a kinda fucked up relationship at the start of the book, Sheldon is fucked up in the head because of her mom and dad and she has a hard time showing her emotions, we'll jump to book two, long story short between book two and three they graduate and Bryce goes out of country to play soccer, Sheldon being his girlfriend and lover and corrigan being their best friend they all follow, well because of Sheldon and Bryce killing someone she starts to pull away from him, blah blah blah.... In no way at anytime so we get any hint what so fucking ever that Sheldon and corrigan feel anything for the other aside from being best friends, and family, all of a sudden something happens corrigan has to come back to the states Sheldon does as well and Bryce fucks some Spanish whore... Long story short somewhere somehow Sheldon and corrigan aparantly fall in love and Bryce is left with his heart ripped to shreds... How did this happen? I have no fucking clue next thing I k ow Sheldon has to choose one over the other and she chooses corrigan not Bryce not the love of her life her other half her fuckimg soulmate, no she chooses her best friend who we see no connection aside from family/ best friend relationship we so no romantic no nothing, all of a sudden she's in love with him? Give me a fucking break!!!! When I read a story I get emotionally involved with the characters always have and always will, well I was and am emotionally invested with them and for this story to throw out a fucking massive curve ball that leaves you scratching your head wondering what the hell happened and when it happened, I can't continue with the story, I just feel that Bryce was fucked over by that little bitch and I don't want to hear about how fucking happy her and corrigan are because it was always suppose to be Bryce, I feel fucked by buying the damn books and being fucked over at how the story went with a massive fuck you stupid curveball... Okay rant over, so if your like me and don't like the fucked up useless story's don't bother getting involved with this series it will just piss you off and screw with your emotions.... That said I can't wait for more fallen fourth down books... Lol

[♡ sandra ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

My heart is shattered and I'm tearing up just as I write this. I started this series so excited because Tijan wrote The Fallen Crest series so well and I loved it, but I definitely thinks it's a bittersweet goodbye to the Jaded series and a disappointed one at that. I'm sure every one has their own preference in terms of how they wanted this book to end, but I was utterly disappointed with who she chose, as I'm sure many can agree. The plot was written well, but the end just devastated me and frankly left me detached from the series. After waiting a long time for this book to come out, I definitely feel heartbroken about the end. Maybe I was dead set on who I thought she'd end up with that I couldn't enjoy it when it didn't go the way I hoped, expected, and believed it would.

I guess I just felt that her choice was so sudden and I wish more of the triangle was developed. I felt like she never really confronted Bryce about her feelings until the end which pissed me off. There were times when I just felt like the conclusion to the series should be longer. The epilogue killed me though and broke my heart into a million pieces. I guess you just can't always get what you want or expect.

[Ana · Rating 1 out of 5]

Completely disappointed with the ending , I understand that an author goes with what ever feels right at the time the book is being written, but it doesn't make since when we spent two book with one couple and towards the last chapter of the 3rd book with a new couple. There was no time to build a connection with Sheldon and corrigon, all of a sudden she we find out about the decision and it's practically over. Very disappointed.

[Kaecee Valero · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Bryce! Why Tijan?? I'm heart broken! Why did you have to make Corrigan the one?! Its just so sad!

[LeylaReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

She chosen Corrigan

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love triangles...are hard! I never know who I want to be picked! I did feel a certain pull and am glad she chose who she did. It fit. I love a good Tijan story! Can’t go wrong!

[Siri · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 *