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The Katalyst Kings they call them.
Four guys living in a world of chainlink fences and detentions that last for years.
Four guys who stole me from the Hell I was living in.
Four guys who made me theirs.
I can’t believe I wanted to be like them. That I expected them to care for me. That I trusted they’d keep me safe.
But they didn’t keep me safe. They stood there and watched me as I was bullied. They kissed my bruises, they stole my pain.
Was I just a game to them? A game of seduction and lust?
Maybe an experiment? Watch the new girl flounder...watch the new girl break?
But I didn’t break...did I?
I rose like a phoenix. I tore my way from the Hell of the Katalyst Institute anyway I could.
I became someone I wasn’t before.
Someone they made me.
Someone who went back.
And now I’m in deeper than I was before.
I can’t see a way to escape and the Kings are waiting.
They’ve got the truth hidden in the touch of their lips.
A truth I wanted.
A truth I craved.
Academy of Lies series
Book 1: Bully
Book 2: Crave
Book 3: Coming Soon
This Paranormal Romance will have you addicted for more.
The Katalyst Kings they call them.
Four guys living in a world of chainlink fences and detentions that last for years.
Four guys who stole me from the Hell I was living in.
Four guys who made me theirs.
I can’t believe I wanted to be like them. That I expected them to care for me. That I trusted they’d keep me safe.
But they didn’t keep me safe. They stood there and watched me as I was bullied. They kissed my bruises, they stole my pain.
Was I just a game to them? A game of seduction and lust?
Maybe an experiment? Watch the new girl flounder...watch the new girl break?
But I didn’t break...did I?
I rose like a phoenix. I tore my way from the Hell of the Katalyst Institute anyway I could.
I became someone I wasn’t before.
Someone they made me.
Someone who went back.
And now I’m in deeper than I was before.
I can’t see a way to escape and the Kings are waiting.
They’ve got the truth hidden in the touch of their lips.
A truth I wanted.
A truth I craved.
Academy of Lies series
Book 1: Bully
Book 2: Crave
Book 3: Coming Soon
This Paranormal Romance will have you addicted for more.
163 pages, ebook
First published October 31, 2019
66 people are currently reading
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Atlas Rose
81 books899 followersDark Romance Author who loves forbidden romance.
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November 25, 2019
Wow. I honestly thought book one would be the best book in this series, Atlas Rose proved me wrong. So many times over. Why would Evie come back to the academy? She should have ran, but she came back for them. The sting of betrayal runs deep, the love they share is proven. It’s action packed and full of twists. But when Evie realizes who made her this way? Oh boy.
February 10, 2020
Talk about a cliffhanger. I need this next book to come out yesterday. I'm really jonesing for it. Every time I read the next book in a series I never believe it'll be better than the first one. Kind of like movies, very few of the sequels even compare. Well Atlas has thrown me for a loop again. Every book I've read so far has been awesome. They keep getting better. It makes me want to add stars with the next book. If you read Shatter and liked anything about it, this one is the bomb to.
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February 26, 2020
Talk about a cliffhanger. I need this next book to come out yesterday. I'm really jonesing for it. Every time I read the next book in a series I never believe it'll be better than the first one. Kind of like movies, very few of the sequels even compare. Well Atlas has thrown me for a loop again. Every book I've read so far has been awesome. They keep getting better. It makes me want to add stars with the next book. If you read Shatter and liked anything about it, this one is the bomb to.
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March 29, 2020
WTF
So many intrigues. Just when I thought I had this story figured out - WHAM! I get broadsided by a twist in the plot I didn't see coming. Though there part at the end was a little confusing, like did the zap length the effects of the serum and how did the institute find the Kings? Did they betray her because it kinda sounded like they did? Despite all that it was a suspenseful ride that had me wishing the last book was out because I know it will be good. I do wish there was more world building. I hope to get more answers in this next book
So many intrigues. Just when I thought I had this story figured out - WHAM! I get broadsided by a twist in the plot I didn't see coming. Though there part at the end was a little confusing, like did the zap length the effects of the serum and how did the institute find the Kings? Did they betray her because it kinda sounded like they did? Despite all that it was a suspenseful ride that had me wishing the last book was out because I know it will be good. I do wish there was more world building. I hope to get more answers in this next book
January 5, 2020
I really wanted to like this series and I thought book 2 might get me there but no... I’m still as confused as ever as to what is going on. It’s just so discombobulated and nothing is clear. I had to stop reading at 42% through. I REALLY tried to keep pushing on, but sometimes you just have to throw in the towel and be done.
February 24, 2020
Wow!
This second instalment of this dark academy romance ramps up the action and grit! I love the characters but hate what the y are being out through!
Great read! Can't wait for the third book!
This second instalment of this dark academy romance ramps up the action and grit! I love the characters but hate what the y are being out through!
Great read! Can't wait for the third book!
August 23, 2020
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Love this series. It is hard to put the book down until I've finished. Am now waiting for the next book. Can't wait to see what happens. I would recommend this series young adults and senior citizens as well.
Love this series. It is hard to put the book down until I've finished. Am now waiting for the next book. Can't wait to see what happens. I would recommend this series young adults and senior citizens as well.
February 22, 2020
Ohhhh damn. Totally need the next book, need to know where they are and what happens next. What other powers will she have.
April 7, 2020
I love it. I’m gonna need the third book to come out ASAP!
July 11, 2024
Slightly better than book 2 but still bad. Needs building
December 15, 2019
Awesome
Atlas Rose is brilliant. I couldn’t put my iPad away once I started reading and now I’m at the end of Book 2, I am devastated as Book 3 isn’t out yet! Fantastic book, great characters, plenty of twists and I am hooked on Atlas Rose!
Atlas Rose is brilliant. I couldn’t put my iPad away once I started reading and now I’m at the end of Book 2, I am devastated as Book 3 isn’t out yet! Fantastic book, great characters, plenty of twists and I am hooked on Atlas Rose!
November 12, 2019
Next book can't come soon enough!
I'm not sure where to start. The cliffhanger has left me kinda speechless. I DID NOT see that coming. Just WOW. From the first chapter I was enraptured. Gobbled up this story in a few hours. Story flowed, characters captured ur attention and kepted it. I do not want to give anything away but this was exceptional sequel. Anxious for the followup
I'm not sure where to start. The cliffhanger has left me kinda speechless. I DID NOT see that coming. Just WOW. From the first chapter I was enraptured. Gobbled up this story in a few hours. Story flowed, characters captured ur attention and kepted it. I do not want to give anything away but this was exceptional sequel. Anxious for the followup
November 3, 2019
Crave is the second book with bully aka shatter being the first. With the way book one ended... I knew book 2 was going to an epic adventure and atlas didn't disappoint. The story just exploded in this book. For me, as soon as I saw book 2 was up, it was an instant download. Amazing characters, amazing plot and everything just grips you to your seat. You won't want to sleep until you finish this book, so make sure you don't start this at night. The world building increased in this book and I enjoyed every word. Epic second book that will have you begging for book 3. Atlas is a master of words and this story will take you over from start to finish! Brilliant job atlas! Bring on book 3!
November 2, 2019
I was privileged to able to receive an ARC for a review---
Crave--
Wow, where to begin.... Atlas Rose wrote a great book that draws you in as soon as you start reading it. I liked Crave better then the Bully as the characters have more background and you see the characters progression throughout the book. My two favorite characters are Evie and Orphic and can't wait to find out what will happen to the Katalyst Kings and Evie. This book ended in such a cliffhanger, and am so ready to see what happens in book 3. This is a definite must read series, and put it on a to-do read list if you haven't already read book 1.
Crave--
Wow, where to begin.... Atlas Rose wrote a great book that draws you in as soon as you start reading it. I liked Crave better then the Bully as the characters have more background and you see the characters progression throughout the book. My two favorite characters are Evie and Orphic and can't wait to find out what will happen to the Katalyst Kings and Evie. This book ended in such a cliffhanger, and am so ready to see what happens in book 3. This is a definite must read series, and put it on a to-do read list if you haven't already read book 1.
October 29, 2019
So as you know Shatter aka "Bully" had an unexpected and EPIC ending. So be prepared for Crave to blow you away! Like literally people, this series has so many twist that you don't see coming.
Evie is back at the Academy. Why would she do that? Four reasons: Orphic, Maxton, Acyn and Nathair. What is it about these guys? They know that she is back and has literally TURNED THEIR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. They never expected to be affected by Evie. This book we find out more about the Kings and what their role is. What will Evie do with the information she is given. Will she be able to TRUST the guys. Can she figure out what is going on with the Academy? We know she has the power to be destructive but how powerful is she?
There is a lot of mystery, action and steamy situations that will keep you reading til the end. If you thought book one was epic then book two is freaking monuMENTAL!! I cannot wait for book 3!
Evie is back at the Academy. Why would she do that? Four reasons: Orphic, Maxton, Acyn and Nathair. What is it about these guys? They know that she is back and has literally TURNED THEIR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN. They never expected to be affected by Evie. This book we find out more about the Kings and what their role is. What will Evie do with the information she is given. Will she be able to TRUST the guys. Can she figure out what is going on with the Academy? We know she has the power to be destructive but how powerful is she?
There is a lot of mystery, action and steamy situations that will keep you reading til the end. If you thought book one was epic then book two is freaking monuMENTAL!! I cannot wait for book 3!
November 6, 2019
Oh wow
This was amazing from start to finish. Loved it so much can not wait until next book in the series
This was amazing from start to finish. Loved it so much can not wait until next book in the series
October 29, 2019
This series just keeps getting better and better. I was, quite literally, on the edge of my seat through most of the book. Atlas Rose is very good at creating mystery and intrigue and excitement in her story telling, world building and character development.
Right now my heart is breaking for Evie, Orphic, Maxton, Acyn and Nathair. I got so caught up in the chase, I really wanted them to succeed, but then I was left with a climactic ending that leads into the next book. And what an ending to part two it was! Gah!! Now I have to wait to see what happens. Be still my poor heart.
I really like the ability of this author to pull all the different emotions out of me. She’s actually quite good at it. I’ll be mulling over the events of this book for quite some time, anxiously waiting for its conclusion in part three. This is good fiction writing. Highly recommended.
Right now my heart is breaking for Evie, Orphic, Maxton, Acyn and Nathair. I got so caught up in the chase, I really wanted them to succeed, but then I was left with a climactic ending that leads into the next book. And what an ending to part two it was! Gah!! Now I have to wait to see what happens. Be still my poor heart.
I really like the ability of this author to pull all the different emotions out of me. She’s actually quite good at it. I’ll be mulling over the events of this book for quite some time, anxiously waiting for its conclusion in part three. This is good fiction writing. Highly recommended.
November 4, 2019
Just wow
Was not expecting that ending!! Love this series!! I need number 3!!!! You have to read this... I won’t tell u any spoilers but the gang is in for a ride of their life in the 3rd book...
Was not expecting that ending!! Love this series!! I need number 3!!!! You have to read this... I won’t tell u any spoilers but the gang is in for a ride of their life in the 3rd book...
November 2, 2019
Have been waiting (im)patiently for Crave to be released since finishing Shatter and I was not disappointed.
So much intrigue and mystery surround Evie and her Kings and book 2 brings us even more questions about what going on, I was on the edge of my seat the whole read.
Can’t wait for book 3 ... hope we don’t have to wait to long 💖💖
So much intrigue and mystery surround Evie and her Kings and book 2 brings us even more questions about what going on, I was on the edge of my seat the whole read.
Can’t wait for book 3 ... hope we don’t have to wait to long 💖💖
November 1, 2019
This story just gets better
This second book in The Academy of Lies is better than the first book. This book has so much more in it than the first. It picks up right where book one leaves off, with Evie outside the gates. So as not to give away too much of the book I will say, there is plenty of action, steamy sex and more answers, but the ending will leave you shocked and wanting the next book immediately. Hopefully we don't have too wait to long to get all the answers we are looking for and to see how things end with Evie and the Katalyst Kings.
This second book in The Academy of Lies is better than the first book. This book has so much more in it than the first. It picks up right where book one leaves off, with Evie outside the gates. So as not to give away too much of the book I will say, there is plenty of action, steamy sex and more answers, but the ending will leave you shocked and wanting the next book immediately. Hopefully we don't have too wait to long to get all the answers we are looking for and to see how things end with Evie and the Katalyst Kings.
November 1, 2019
Yes!!!!!
This book is freaking awesome! I devoured it in hours. I love these characters and to learn more about them was fantastic. I can not wait for the third book. The way this one ended...OH EM GEE!!!
This book is freaking awesome! I devoured it in hours. I love these characters and to learn more about them was fantastic. I can not wait for the third book. The way this one ended...OH EM GEE!!!
October 29, 2019
I cannot wait to get my hands on Book 3!!! I just love how strong Evie is! I can’t wait to see her use her powers to the full potential! This book just grabs you and doesn’t let go l, I’ve grown so attached to all these characters and can’t wait til they hopefully get their happy ending they all deserve!
December 1, 2020
It has an interesting plot but the weird names are distracting.
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