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Angelview Academy #1
Saint
At Angelview Academy, Saint Angelle is considered God.
But don't be fooled by his ridiculous name or that pretty face because Saint? He’s as wicked as they come.
I should know.
I'm the new girl who pissed him off.
The nobody who called out his crew of vicious tyrants.
The mortal who wouldn't bow then and sure as hell won’t now.
Saint swears I'll regret it.
He vows to own every inch of me.
He even promises to make my senior year a living hell.
I don't believe him, though.
Because if angels can fall, so can so-called gods.
And I want to be the one to bring Saint Angelle to his knees.
SAINT is a full-length, 80,000 word new adult/ mature high school romance with enemies-to-lovers and bullying themes. It is not recommended for readers under 17 as it contains dubious situations and triggers that some readers may find offensive. It is NOT a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger.
But don't be fooled by his ridiculous name or that pretty face because Saint? He’s as wicked as they come.
I should know.
I'm the new girl who pissed him off.
The nobody who called out his crew of vicious tyrants.
The mortal who wouldn't bow then and sure as hell won’t now.
Saint swears I'll regret it.
He vows to own every inch of me.
He even promises to make my senior year a living hell.
I don't believe him, though.
Because if angels can fall, so can so-called gods.
And I want to be the one to bring Saint Angelle to his knees.
SAINT is a full-length, 80,000 word new adult/ mature high school romance with enemies-to-lovers and bullying themes. It is not recommended for readers under 17 as it contains dubious situations and triggers that some readers may find offensive. It is NOT a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 21, 2020
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E.M. Snow
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April 20, 2020
4.5 Stars!
I have been on a dark/bully/high-school/mafia romance kick and am loving every minute of it. Not all of them have been gems, but I have enjoyed the majority of them; this one included. I've made my way through a lot of NTMA that some I will definitely keep an eye out for and read their future books. This author will be one of them.
This was a twisted good time.
I am not a fan of girls who roll over and take the bullying and, in my own words, get dick dumb. So I was really pleased when Mallory pulled her arm back and let that apple fly right into the back of Saint's head, lol. Girl has fire and she doesn't let the mean girl squad mess with her either. There is a lot going on in this book and some of it could be triggers for some so read with caution, but do read if you like these types of books.
Mallory is at Angelview Academy on a scholarship where the rich rule the school. Not all of them are cruel though and she meets a great friend in Loni and in extension to her, Henry. But it's clear there are 3 boys who rule over the school and even are referred to as "The Gods". She meets one who is supposed to show her around the school and with him the queen B of the mean girl squad. Gabe doesn't seem to be that bad, but she quickly finds a way to be away from them both. They don't fight hard to keep her around. The one she should really avoid is the one she gets the most attention from, Saint. She didn't know who he was or his status at the school, all she saw was him bullying someone much smaller then him and felt the need to help. From there her life is hell.
What I really liked about Mal was she fought back, talked back, and never let them see her cry. She was my kind of heroine.
If you love a good dark high school bully book where you end up loving the asshole then this book is for you. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. I need to know what happened!!!
Happy reading dolls! xx
I have been on a dark/bully/high-school/mafia romance kick and am loving every minute of it. Not all of them have been gems, but I have enjoyed the majority of them; this one included. I've made my way through a lot of NTMA that some I will definitely keep an eye out for and read their future books. This author will be one of them.
This was a twisted good time.
I am not a fan of girls who roll over and take the bullying and, in my own words, get dick dumb. So I was really pleased when Mallory pulled her arm back and let that apple fly right into the back of Saint's head, lol. Girl has fire and she doesn't let the mean girl squad mess with her either. There is a lot going on in this book and some of it could be triggers for some so read with caution, but do read if you like these types of books.
Mallory is at Angelview Academy on a scholarship where the rich rule the school. Not all of them are cruel though and she meets a great friend in Loni and in extension to her, Henry. But it's clear there are 3 boys who rule over the school and even are referred to as "The Gods". She meets one who is supposed to show her around the school and with him the queen B of the mean girl squad. Gabe doesn't seem to be that bad, but she quickly finds a way to be away from them both. They don't fight hard to keep her around. The one she should really avoid is the one she gets the most attention from, Saint. She didn't know who he was or his status at the school, all she saw was him bullying someone much smaller then him and felt the need to help. From there her life is hell.
What I really liked about Mal was she fought back, talked back, and never let them see her cry. She was my kind of heroine.
If you love a good dark high school bully book where you end up loving the asshole then this book is for you. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. I need to know what happened!!!
Happy reading dolls! xx
July 15, 2020
This one was just really boring for me. There was zero chemistry (this thing that makes these books so meaty and juicy) between the main characters. I kept thinking she and Liam would be better together. When I realized it wasn’t heading in that direction, I started really noticing the boredom creeping in. I couldn’t focus for crap, so I had to start skimming. It’s actually pretty rare that that happens to me. Even if a novel pisses me off, at least it’s u retesting right? This one was just boring and just not really creative. It’s like the author tried to take the puzzle pieces from other bully novels and put them together wrong. It just doesn’t work. And I can’t forget the honorable mention 🙄 the almighty betraying body, sigh. When will these authors learn? Real women don’t have betraying bodies! We may not understand our attractions sometimes, we may not like our attractions, but “my body betrayed me” is just so dumb. A book has to be really good to pull off that nonsense, so no, it really doesn’t work here.
June 28, 2020
This is my first book from this author, and I enjoyed it. Hope to jump into book 2 soon!
April 14, 2020
OH FKKKK THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD
April 21, 2020
Mal of Georgia gets a scholarship to a posh school in California where she will be bullied by hot people, by stupid people and by anyone attempting to impress the hot and/or stupid people.
This book follows the same trashy pattern as all those other books where the hot rich guy actively victimises the poor girl because she doesn’t belong, and relies on that whole stereotype thing where boys are meanest to girls they secretly like. It’s all very drama and satisfying and I mostly love it.
The rich boy is Saint Angelle, what an appalling name. It’s probably why he’s so ornery. When Mal meets him she throws an apple at him because he’s menacing some girl.
The Apple is a big deal. Everything for Saint Angelle is a big deal probably because with a name like that he’s had to fight extra hard for the power he sees as his entitlement.
He says he owns the school, like his father and his father’s friends did before him. I want a sassy heroine to make building maintenance complaints to the next boy who says he owns the school. It’s ridiculous. Although this school seems to be very well maintained and the dorm rooms are very well soundproofed.
And look, whatever to this hot guy of 17 with the body of a 26 year old. At one stage the heroine describes his scent with the top notes of smoke and weed and alcohol. Of all the times to remind readers that teenage boys smell foul! Maybe he bathes? I mean, it’s also possible when the heroine also notes some smell that’s uniquely his own (or something) it’s that he’s been in a shower in the last few days?
When did weed become an attractive smell? In my day, weed smelled like wee. Did someone gmo weed to smell nice? I bet they did. I bet there’s also organic weed or something that still smells bad but is more expensive because it’s pure and has to be grown under stricter conditions.
Although that would mean rich people were still buying the smelly weed because they are elite and must have the best.
So, even if he is good at the type of sex the heroine says she likes, I don’t rate smelly bad boys.
Mal has a big secret that will destroy her life if it is publicly revealed. And she a mystery she doesn’t know about. And there is a second book coming, so ...
Im looking forward to further fun trashiness.
This book follows the same trashy pattern as all those other books where the hot rich guy actively victimises the poor girl because she doesn’t belong, and relies on that whole stereotype thing where boys are meanest to girls they secretly like. It’s all very drama and satisfying and I mostly love it.
The rich boy is Saint Angelle, what an appalling name. It’s probably why he’s so ornery. When Mal meets him she throws an apple at him because he’s menacing some girl.
The Apple is a big deal. Everything for Saint Angelle is a big deal probably because with a name like that he’s had to fight extra hard for the power he sees as his entitlement.
He says he owns the school, like his father and his father’s friends did before him. I want a sassy heroine to make building maintenance complaints to the next boy who says he owns the school. It’s ridiculous. Although this school seems to be very well maintained and the dorm rooms are very well soundproofed.
And look, whatever to this hot guy of 17 with the body of a 26 year old. At one stage the heroine describes his scent with the top notes of smoke and weed and alcohol. Of all the times to remind readers that teenage boys smell foul! Maybe he bathes? I mean, it’s also possible when the heroine also notes some smell that’s uniquely his own (or something) it’s that he’s been in a shower in the last few days?
When did weed become an attractive smell? In my day, weed smelled like wee. Did someone gmo weed to smell nice? I bet they did. I bet there’s also organic weed or something that still smells bad but is more expensive because it’s pure and has to be grown under stricter conditions.
Although that would mean rich people were still buying the smelly weed because they are elite and must have the best.
So, even if he is good at the type of sex the heroine says she likes, I don’t rate smelly bad boys.
Mal has a big secret that will destroy her life if it is publicly revealed. And she a mystery she doesn’t know about. And there is a second book coming, so ...
Im looking forward to further fun trashiness.
August 3, 2020
✨ “BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE, MALLORY. TO BREAK. TO HATE. TO DO WHATEVER THE FUCK I PLEASE TO UNTIL YOU GIVE ME WHAT I WANT.” ✨
This book intrigued me since the beginning .
It stands between bully and enemies-to-lovers , so I think it's the perfect combination .
The chemistry between Mallory and Saint was so consuming since their first meeting .
There was a lot of bulling but then it was all worth it when arrived those alfa/protecting moments from Saint .
Mallory was a rock , nothing could bring her down , no metter what.
She wasn't going to give up, she put on a really good fight against the devil .
He tried really hard so fight his feelings but she became a drug for her , almost a damnation .
✨ “IF YOU DON’T GO”, HE GROWLS, “THEN I DON’T THINK I CAN FUCKING STAY AWAY FROM YOU ANYMORE”✨
And all those secrets ,hidden messages and plot twists made this book not easy to put down .
I was expected something to happen at the end , but I would never image it was something like that.
now I'm jumping straight to the next book, after the bomb that was dropped in this one I need to know what could possible happen next !
I gave it 4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ENJOY 😉
June 26, 2021
it shouldve been liam it SHOULDVE BEEN LIAMMMM
January 7, 2022
3.5⭐️ Review on IG: @xojazzle
Continuing my dark private school bully romance kick, I picked up Saint. Mallory transfers to Angelview Acadmey after receiving a scholarship to escape the past she’s trying to run away from. At Angelview three guys, known as the “gods,” rule the school and whatever they say goes. Mallory ends up on their hit list after she lashed out on Saint, the leader and described as a hot Draco malfoy, in front of everyone. Saint HATES her and wants to make her life miserable. There’s quite a bit of tension between her and Saint because as much as she hates him too, there is an attraction between them. This book had good drama and tension, but it felt a little dragged at some point. It kind of felt like things were forced between Saint and Mallory because I didn’t feel the chemistry between them. Liam, one of the other gods, seemed SO much more interesting to me. He’s COVERED in tattoos, swims, and is very very mysterious. I felt more of a connection between him and Mallory than I did with her and Saint. I loved reading scenes between Liam and Mallory. I think Saint could’ve been a little more angsty, mysterious, and more engaged with her because he is the main love interest. He often sent others to watch her which I was annoyed with bc he should’ve done it himself. There was definitely a love triangle going on and I was team Liam lol. I didn’t feel very attached to either Mallory or Saint. I think I just needed more of a background from each of them, however, we get little glimpses here and there. I think if there were crumbs it should’ve been written how Liam was. I know NOTHING about his life and I’m so interested in him. Overall, it was an addicting read with everything that was going on (drama FILLED!) and had a really interesting ending that peaked my interest. I will be continuing the series and I’m excited to see what turn the story takes.
Continuing my dark private school bully romance kick, I picked up Saint. Mallory transfers to Angelview Acadmey after receiving a scholarship to escape the past she’s trying to run away from. At Angelview three guys, known as the “gods,” rule the school and whatever they say goes. Mallory ends up on their hit list after she lashed out on Saint, the leader and described as a hot Draco malfoy, in front of everyone. Saint HATES her and wants to make her life miserable. There’s quite a bit of tension between her and Saint because as much as she hates him too, there is an attraction between them. This book had good drama and tension, but it felt a little dragged at some point. It kind of felt like things were forced between Saint and Mallory because I didn’t feel the chemistry between them. Liam, one of the other gods, seemed SO much more interesting to me. He’s COVERED in tattoos, swims, and is very very mysterious. I felt more of a connection between him and Mallory than I did with her and Saint. I loved reading scenes between Liam and Mallory. I think Saint could’ve been a little more angsty, mysterious, and more engaged with her because he is the main love interest. He often sent others to watch her which I was annoyed with bc he should’ve done it himself. There was definitely a love triangle going on and I was team Liam lol. I didn’t feel very attached to either Mallory or Saint. I think I just needed more of a background from each of them, however, we get little glimpses here and there. I think if there were crumbs it should’ve been written how Liam was. I know NOTHING about his life and I’m so interested in him. Overall, it was an addicting read with everything that was going on (drama FILLED!) and had a really interesting ending that peaked my interest. I will be continuing the series and I’m excited to see what turn the story takes.
March 17, 2021
I freakin love Mallory and Saint♡!
August 22, 2022
This is what I get for trying to make my way through my tbr 🤡.
- 2 stars for literally every character in this book except Saint and Mallory 🥰-
Saint's insults were giving middle school playground comebacks he found from the internet- if only he just stopped talking 🤩.
I can just imagine Saint thinking he's an absolute baddie beating shit up, listening to Heathens by 21 pilots lmfao 💀💀. Idk what E.M. S was going for with Saint, but I genuinely couldn't take any of what he said, or the way he acted seriously- HE WAS SO EMBARASSING PLEASE 😭😭.
It's been such a long time since I've read a bully high school romance, and this one really isn't making me want to go back. One of the most important things about these types of books is making sure that the hero has some likable qualities 💀- I mean let's be honest, the majority of these bully romances will have those heroes that are just complete assholes for no apparent reason other the fact that they can and they're rich- but what makes it enjoyable is having that undeniable chemistry and banter between characters- and a nice buildup over time.
Saint to me was just such an unlikeable hero- I was embarrassed because of how out of place his dialogue felt, and just the absurdity of his actions. He was just so dry 🤷♀️: There was even a point at the beginning of the book where I didn't know he was meant to be the hero of the story 💀- (Justice for Liam 😤😤- so much wasted potential and for what?).
The heroine was just a whole other story. The 'my body's betraying me' that early on in the book was crazy. She gave into Saint so quickly- despite there not being any chemistry between the two. It went from arguing to fucking with the odd question or two about themselves after sex, and I was just there like 'what is going on'🧍♀️- Stop and the smut wasn't even that good 🙃.
And don't get me started on the ending of the book 🤡. I CANT WHAT WAS THAT 🤡- the whole reveal to me just felt so disappointing- I don't know what I was expecting, but let me tell you it wasn't that 💀. It surprises me sometimes how immaturely some characters can be written, and the extent to some misunderstandings.
Overall this was disappointing 🧍♀️- there were times that I thought I was enjoying the book, but all in all it just didn't work for me 🤷♀️. The romance really didn't develop, and I couldn't see the chemistry between them. I really liked some side characters, but yeah- I would continue the series but I don't have it in me.
- 2 stars for literally every character in this book except Saint and Mallory 🥰-
Saint's insults were giving middle school playground comebacks he found from the internet- if only he just stopped talking 🤩.
I can just imagine Saint thinking he's an absolute baddie beating shit up, listening to Heathens by 21 pilots lmfao 💀💀. Idk what E.M. S was going for with Saint, but I genuinely couldn't take any of what he said, or the way he acted seriously- HE WAS SO EMBARASSING PLEASE 😭😭.
It's been such a long time since I've read a bully high school romance, and this one really isn't making me want to go back. One of the most important things about these types of books is making sure that the hero has some likable qualities 💀- I mean let's be honest, the majority of these bully romances will have those heroes that are just complete assholes for no apparent reason other the fact that they can and they're rich- but what makes it enjoyable is having that undeniable chemistry and banter between characters- and a nice buildup over time.
Saint to me was just such an unlikeable hero- I was embarrassed because of how out of place his dialogue felt, and just the absurdity of his actions. He was just so dry 🤷♀️: There was even a point at the beginning of the book where I didn't know he was meant to be the hero of the story 💀- (Justice for Liam 😤😤- so much wasted potential and for what?).
The heroine was just a whole other story. The 'my body's betraying me' that early on in the book was crazy. She gave into Saint so quickly- despite there not being any chemistry between the two. It went from arguing to fucking with the odd question or two about themselves after sex, and I was just there like 'what is going on'🧍♀️- Stop and the smut wasn't even that good 🙃.
And don't get me started on the ending of the book 🤡. I CANT WHAT WAS THAT 🤡- the whole reveal to me just felt so disappointing- I don't know what I was expecting, but let me tell you it wasn't that 💀. It surprises me sometimes how immaturely some characters can be written, and the extent to some misunderstandings.
Overall this was disappointing 🧍♀️- there were times that I thought I was enjoying the book, but all in all it just didn't work for me 🤷♀️. The romance really didn't develop, and I couldn't see the chemistry between them. I really liked some side characters, but yeah- I would continue the series but I don't have it in me.
April 16, 2020
2.5 stars. Girl goes to fancy prep school after she gets a scholarship. Meets Saint who terrorizes her. He seems to know more about her than she realizes. Totally fizzled our at the end. They just banged constantly and never talked about anything until she reveals how James died. Of course he brings James’ brother to the school as a teacher and it’s revealed that she was pregnant with Dylan’s baby and James died trying to save her. Ridiculous cliffhanger that Saint was involved in a fire and she doesn’t know of he’s alive. He obviously is so it’s a cheap ploy to get me to read the next one. I’ll pass.
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December 26, 2022
"Saint" is the story of Mallory and Saint.
BORING.
A typical high school bully romance where the hero gets extremely antagonistic towards the new girl heroine and decides to make her life hell with his cronies. Add to that the heroine having her own secrets, and the hero having moments where he is not literal garbage, and you have this.
I did not feel any love or chemistry between the leads. There was an interesting sideplot about her past and his friend, but it all got shoved under the rug with their see-saw relationship. I really felt no affection for either. Even the reveal at the end wasnt satisfying and the ending was a cliffhanger to top it all.
Safeish
1/5
BORING.
A typical high school bully romance where the hero gets extremely antagonistic towards the new girl heroine and decides to make her life hell with his cronies. Add to that the heroine having her own secrets, and the hero having moments where he is not literal garbage, and you have this.
I did not feel any love or chemistry between the leads. There was an interesting sideplot about her past and his friend, but it all got shoved under the rug with their see-saw relationship. I really felt no affection for either. Even the reveal at the end wasnt satisfying and the ending was a cliffhanger to top it all.
Safeish
1/5
April 17, 2020
4 stars
This is a typical bully romance book and I really enjoyed the couple Mallory and Saint. Their chemistry was HOT and the storyline was also great. However few things did not work for me which is why I haven’t given it a full 5 stars.
I felt like the story in between was starting to stretch and the plot wasn’t moving along. I also wished we would have got to know about Saint a little more before he caught feelings for Mallory because considering this is a bully romance I did obviously want to see a little more of the bullying. I just wished Saint would have been a little more harsh, a little more asshole-ish and a little more dark.
I also wanted to see the chemistry build up between Mallory and Saint before they got together. I am a sucker for a slow burn romance and this is a slow burn burn romance however I just wished that the author would have gradually built the steam and chemistry between the couple. I felt like that was a little rushed.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book as a whole. Saint and Mallory are amazing together and the last plot twist really got me excited for the next book! Can’t wait to see more works from this author!
This is a typical bully romance book and I really enjoyed the couple Mallory and Saint. Their chemistry was HOT and the storyline was also great. However few things did not work for me which is why I haven’t given it a full 5 stars.
I felt like the story in between was starting to stretch and the plot wasn’t moving along. I also wished we would have got to know about Saint a little more before he caught feelings for Mallory because considering this is a bully romance I did obviously want to see a little more of the bullying. I just wished Saint would have been a little more harsh, a little more asshole-ish and a little more dark.
I also wanted to see the chemistry build up between Mallory and Saint before they got together. I am a sucker for a slow burn romance and this is a slow burn burn romance however I just wished that the author would have gradually built the steam and chemistry between the couple. I felt like that was a little rushed.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book as a whole. Saint and Mallory are amazing together and the last plot twist really got me excited for the next book! Can’t wait to see more works from this author!
March 13, 2023
Another banger!🔥🔥👑👑🙌
I'm having the best time picking my reads lately, wonder how long that'll last?
Bully romance, rich guy/poor girl, boarding school, mystery behind the girl's past...This was exciting to read and the tension between them 👌😻
I'm having the best time picking my reads lately, wonder how long that'll last?
Bully romance, rich guy/poor girl, boarding school, mystery behind the girl's past...This was exciting to read and the tension between them 👌😻
May 9, 2021
Urgh... I’ve been in a somewhat weird book slump, with one story after another failing to draw me in.
A few intriguing elements in ‘Saint’ made me stick with it (mainly the strong Dramione vibes) but, alas, this ended up being a complete mess.
Plot and pacing stopped making sense around the midpoint, then proceeded to give me all the whiplash.
Any semblance of character development went out the window, leaving behind a poorly written, superficial, telenovella-like concoction, which failed to figure out what the hell it wants to be when it grows up.
The “twists” were ridiculous, out of the blue, and yet completely predictable? which is... wild.
The cliffhanger was extra meh. Sorry, but I’m actually pissed for wasting my time. Proceed with caution.
1,5 stars.
A few intriguing elements in ‘Saint’ made me stick with it (mainly the strong Dramione vibes) but, alas, this ended up being a complete mess.
Plot and pacing stopped making sense around the midpoint, then proceeded to give me all the whiplash.
Any semblance of character development went out the window, leaving behind a poorly written, superficial, telenovella-like concoction, which failed to figure out what the hell it wants to be when it grows up.
The “twists” were ridiculous, out of the blue, and yet completely predictable? which is... wild.
The cliffhanger was extra meh. Sorry, but I’m actually pissed for wasting my time. Proceed with caution.
1,5 stars.
August 12, 2021
I’m somewhat embarrassed about all these bully romances I’ve been reading lately but they’re my favorite guilty pleasure reads. I just can’t say no.
This one was fairly decent, at least for the first two thirds of the story. It was definitely hard to put down. Full of problematic shit and ridiculous drama but fun.
This one was fairly decent, at least for the first two thirds of the story. It was definitely hard to put down. Full of problematic shit and ridiculous drama but fun.
July 12, 2020
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 Stars! It was an ok read.
April 17, 2020
Umm that ending wtf! I need more Saint, Mallory and this story ASAP!
December 31, 2024
Took me over a year to pick it back up and finish it. Honestly, I kind of want to pick up book two to see what happens but I can’t let this sit on my shelf for over 12 months again so DNF the series.
April 7, 2021
I liked it a lot, very entertaining
April 13, 2020
3.5 stars
Saint is my first book by E.M Snow, the cover completely drew me in and I was expecting just another high school bully romance.
“Because you’re mine, Mallory. To break. To hate. To do whatever the fuck I please to until you give me what I want.”
I love the mystery and suspense that ran throughout the whole book, not knowing what Mallory’s secret was and not knowing what Saint’s end game was.
My issue though was I hated the hero. I just didn’t feel anything towards Saint apart from hate. I didn’t believe his chemistry with Mallory and his reasoning behind things didn’t make sense at all.
I’m not sure if this is going to turn into a love triangle or RH at some point but I am intrigued enough to read the next book when it comes out after that absolutely jaw dropping cliffhanger.
Saint is my first book by E.M Snow, the cover completely drew me in and I was expecting just another high school bully romance.
“Because you’re mine, Mallory. To break. To hate. To do whatever the fuck I please to until you give me what I want.”
I love the mystery and suspense that ran throughout the whole book, not knowing what Mallory’s secret was and not knowing what Saint’s end game was.
My issue though was I hated the hero. I just didn’t feel anything towards Saint apart from hate. I didn’t believe his chemistry with Mallory and his reasoning behind things didn’t make sense at all.
I’m not sure if this is going to turn into a love triangle or RH at some point but I am intrigued enough to read the next book when it comes out after that absolutely jaw dropping cliffhanger.
April 8, 2020
I have mixed feelings about this book. This book is definitely one of those “they’re white, rich and attractive, so they get a pass for torturing people for their own amusement.” I hated Gabe, Saint and Liam. Liam was actually pretty decent, until the stuff he pulled in the end.
I spent most of the time raging at Mallory for giving Saint, Liam and Gabe even a second of her time. I hated that she so easily succumbed to Saint. I hated that she was attracted to Saint for no good reason. Homeboy made her school life a living hell, manhandled and belittled her and all she could think about was how wet her pussy was throughout it all? It’s downright insulting.
At the same time though, Mallory’s also self-aware. Yeah sure her inner monologue disgusted me. But, Every single time she got wet for Saint (even after finding out that he allegedly attacked a boy), she called herself out on it. She knew she was being ridiculous. She also stood up for herself when it actually mattered, so she’s no doormat. Well, slightly, but not overly so.
A thing I did like about this book was that the pacing was great. The relationship build-up between MCs was not rushed. I would say the book was slow-burn—just the way I like it. But, I do feel like the end felt a little bit rushed. The author tried to build up the anticipation for the book with Mallory’s secret past only to reveal it around 97% and then poof! The cliffhanger ending. It was ... very anticlimatic.
I don’t know. Like I said, I enjoyed the book to an extent. As to whether I’ll read the next book.... we’ll see.
I spent most of the time raging at Mallory for giving Saint, Liam and Gabe even a second of her time. I hated that she so easily succumbed to Saint. I hated that she was attracted to Saint for no good reason. Homeboy made her school life a living hell, manhandled and belittled her and all she could think about was how wet her pussy was throughout it all? It’s downright insulting.
At the same time though, Mallory’s also self-aware. Yeah sure her inner monologue disgusted me. But, Every single time she got wet for Saint (even after finding out that he allegedly attacked a boy), she called herself out on it. She knew she was being ridiculous. She also stood up for herself when it actually mattered, so she’s no doormat. Well, slightly, but not overly so.
A thing I did like about this book was that the pacing was great. The relationship build-up between MCs was not rushed. I would say the book was slow-burn—just the way I like it. But, I do feel like the end felt a little bit rushed. The author tried to build up the anticipation for the book with Mallory’s secret past only to reveal it around 97% and then poof! The cliffhanger ending. It was ... very anticlimatic.
I don’t know. Like I said, I enjoyed the book to an extent. As to whether I’ll read the next book.... we’ll see.
July 14, 2020
This is a decent read and there’s unexpected turns which I enjoyed, but some things that lessened my enjoyment were the characters. The fact that Mallory kept asking Saint “what are we?” really bothered me. I wish that she would’ve been a little tougher than that and not been spineless. Maybe it’s the lack of dual perspectives but i couldn’t understand Saint and his motives, especially at the end. Maybe it’s all just the lead up to book two but just having had a little more and not the back and forth of Liam telling her things would’ve been better.
April 3, 2021
Mallory Ellis is so annoying, supergirl without the cape or the powers, just a nosey bitch. Walking around acting like she's everybody's savior. Half of the shit that happened to her was her own fault. All that sass and she can barely defend herself if it isn't another girl. Go to class then go back to your dorm simple, not everything or everyone can be fixed. She reminds me of a Karen demanding to see the manager and honestly I feel like she had more chemistry with Liam. It didn't help that the writer decided to only give us the pov of this annoying brat.
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June 11, 2020dnf at around 20%
The h was so disrespectful towards women.
Maybe I'll pick it up as a future read but not right now.
Binge reading,
XO.
The h was so disrespectful towards women.
Maybe I'll pick it up as a future read but not right now.
Binge reading,
XO.
February 22, 2021
I...hate...cliffhangers.
Look, Saint was a great book.
Although he doesn't hold a candle to Carter from Untouchable, Saint is lovable scoundrel. He's appropriately mysterious and dangerous. It's nice.
Mallory is a decent heroine. She's feisty and smart and NOT A VIRGIN, which is a huge breath of fresh air.
The whole Jamie/Dylan storyline was too hidden, though. The payoff wasn't very exciting for how much it was teased. And now here I am at the end and...it's a cliffhanger!
So here's the problem with bully romance and cliffhangers. Where do you go from here with the tension between the bully and the heroine? Yes, they ended the book in a fight, but they're basically together. So now we're going into a second book where they are essentially together, just mad at each other. There's no more will they/won't they! We already got through that during the first 3/4 of the book.
I will more than likely read the second book eventually because I'm curious to know what happens, but I'm not rushing to do so.
Look, Saint was a great book.
Although he doesn't hold a candle to Carter from Untouchable, Saint is lovable scoundrel. He's appropriately mysterious and dangerous. It's nice.
Mallory is a decent heroine. She's feisty and smart and NOT A VIRGIN, which is a huge breath of fresh air.
The whole Jamie/Dylan storyline was too hidden, though. The payoff wasn't very exciting for how much it was teased. And now here I am at the end and...it's a cliffhanger!
So here's the problem with bully romance and cliffhangers. Where do you go from here with the tension between the bully and the heroine? Yes, they ended the book in a fight, but they're basically together. So now we're going into a second book where they are essentially together, just mad at each other. There's no more will they/won't they! We already got through that during the first 3/4 of the book.
I will more than likely read the second book eventually because I'm curious to know what happens, but I'm not rushing to do so.
April 27, 2020
This was a slow burn, bully, high school romance with a heroine that isn't a pushover, which was refreshing. In fact, it was Mallory's take no prisoners attitude that gets her in the crap in the first instance. Throwing an apple at the back of the head of the school "ruler" was not exactly her finest moment.
I wish there was a bit more build-up in their relationship, a few more interactions of the chemistry kind before they succumbed, however, it was palpable, and I cannot wait to see what happens between these two. We are still at that hate to like/love you stage and that delivers some great scenes.
I wish there was a bit more build-up in their relationship, a few more interactions of the chemistry kind before they succumbed, however, it was palpable, and I cannot wait to see what happens between these two. We are still at that hate to like/love you stage and that delivers some great scenes.
June 28, 2020
saint é com certeza um dos personagens mais insuportáveis, o único traço de personalidade dele é ser possessivo. a heroína é interessante, com certeza não merece ter o traste do saint em cima dela. o liam foi uma decepção, pois eu gostava dele. achei que a escrita foi preguiçosa em várias cenas com pulo temporal que elas apenas cita oq aconteceu e não desenvolve. mas o plot twist do final foi bom, teve vários elementos que desenvolveram ele até chegar no que foi.
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