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Renounced and reborn, a fire burns within me.
Yet the closer I get to making Riverbourne pay for what they did, the less satisfied I feel. Revenge is a lonely, complicated, and ultimately impossible road if, like me, you're tired of hurting those you care about. Can I reclaim what love remains? Or I have I gone too far?

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First published December 19, 2019

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Max Henry

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Born and raised in Canterbury, New Zealand, Max now resides with her family in beautiful and sunny Queensland, Australia.
 Life with two young children can be hectic at times and, although she may not write as often as she would like, Max wouldn’t change a thing.


An avid lover of stories from a young age, she enjoys nothing more than to get lost in the pages while the characters dictate what direction she takes. Her favourite genre to write is new adult and the events in her stories may or may not be related to real life experiences (only she will ever know for sure).


In her down time, Max can be found at her local gym brainstorming through a session with the weights. If not, she’s probably out drooling over one of many classic cars on show that she wishes she owned.

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Profile Image for Sophie Ruthven.
2,330 reviews146 followers
December 18, 2019
Stuff is finally coming to a head in this book. Read today to find out answers to some of the burning questions and to see how the kids and parents are dealing with it all.
Not a lot can be said about this book without spoiling things, but I will say that this story tests/starts/repairs a lot of relationships.
Read on to find out who falls under what category.
This series is a must read.
Profile Image for Sonya.
393 reviews
August 1, 2020
Enlightening

It’s a Slow read but,I am loving the Dynamics of the characters and how they fit in to the storyline. This cliffhanger has left me eager for the next book. Which will be last in series.
I really enjoyed this book, it’s been a lot different to what I expected. The characters have some strong stubborn and feisty personalities. There a lot of mysteries and dark secrets to cover and definitely some vengeance to be had, but that’s what has me so invested in series
Profile Image for Michelle.
756 reviews16 followers
July 25, 2020
This book. Wow. I can’t such much without spoiling things so I’ll just say that it was an epic installment full of stuff that needed to be known haha. This series is amazing!
Profile Image for Marnie.
1,283 reviews30 followers
December 20, 2019
Book Four in an amazing must-read series

...and the playground politics continue. Rich vs. Poor, Power vs. the powerless. Those at the top of the food chain use people as pawns on their climb to the top of the power ladder, and these kids have been learning those lessons since kindergarten.

Getting to book four in a series where reading the first three is crucial to understanding what is going on, means that before the final book comes out, I’m going to have to, and most importantly, want to, re-read this series. Also, before these books, I hadn’t read the multi-character-POV and it is crucial to the plot of the book. I’m loving it.

If there was one character I’m beginning to have respect for, it’s Colt, and he’s developing a mature realisation that you can’t always control the world around you. It’s hard not to have an appreciation for his now albeit self-sacrificing character, and there was a time that I would’ve happily thrown him under the bus, but discovering ‘feelings’ is changing him, and they’re going to break him before he can rebuild a better man. It’s easy to forget that his initial damning behaviour contributed to the war of power and revenge between Arcadia and Riverbourne when we see how broken he actually is, and I still don’t know whether I could be as fully forgiving as the characters involved. The social issues that mill around in my head are unresolvable. Still, there is another book to go, and I have some re-reading to do in preparation!

Seriously, if there is one thing that I want to convince you of, it’s that I unreservedly recommend not only this book, but the entire series, because a series it is, and it must be read in order. I hear you say, ‘but I don’t read Young Adult’ and I reply to you, well neither do I, but Max Henry is an author who can pull a book together and have you gagging for more, regardless of the trope!!! Hell, this whole plot has more U-turns, twists and half-truths than a political party debate at election time! Money and reading time well spent I say. 5 Stars.
Profile Image for Julie.
2,003 reviews31 followers
December 19, 2019
The Arcadia High Anarchists series has continued to intrigue and enthral me with each entertaining instalment and Loyal Love is an excellent addition.

I found with each thrilling page I began to further understand each character a little more, see how their relationships are coming along and understand their differences and backgrounds more clearly.

This instalment was filled with tension, angst and excitement. The characters have certainly grown and changed as the series has progressed. A terrific read.

I highly recommend this entertaining book!
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Author 11 books120 followers
December 18, 2019
Oh, how I absolutely adore these guys.

Each book in this series keep sucking me in to an extent that I can think of nothing but what happens next. And I can't the answers up until now have been disappointing.

Furthermore, for each chapter I read, and the more I understand everyone's backgrounds the more I adore and root for Colt and Lacey; not to mention their loved ones.

I absolutely can't wait to read the conclusion though it saddens me to know my entertainment will come to an end.
Profile Image for Hopelessly Addicted To Books .
3,626 reviews150 followers
December 20, 2019
With each new book in the series I fall for these guys that little but more and unusually for me I don't have a favourite character. This is one of those stories that everything becomes a spoiler. We are slowly getting answers to our burning questions but then more secrets are revealed. Relationships face the ultimate test but will they all survive. I can't help but feel like we are building to one huge explosion in the final book but who will be the winners.
Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.7k reviews188 followers
July 24, 2020
Loyal Love is book 4 (with a book 0 being out as well) so you MUST READ ALL THE PREVIOUS BOOKS IN ORDER & FIRST! I'm not going to say much about anything at this point since it's all coming to a head, and I don't want to even hint at a spoiler at this time. All kinds of chaos has ensued to this point has been heart pounding goodness, and now we're at the aftermath point before the final stand. The characters who have become like real people are totally maturing to the point that it's a miracle in my eyes which I LOVE in my books about teenagers. There are still a TON of twists going on, questions that aren't answered yet sitting there, and frankly, a ton of angst to boot. Loyal Love seems to be the calm before the storm of Done Deal puts it all on the line, and I'm ready for it! You will be too once you hit those one click buttons & if you haven't even started this series yet, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!
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3,054 reviews65 followers
July 18, 2020
Review by: Jennifer
(4 stars)

The fourth installment of the series, and for any of this book to make any sense, the previous stories need to be read. If this was a T.V. show this would have been the down episode, the one that nothing really happens but all the clues are left and the scene is set for the episode coming next week. Lots of drama in this one, and the rest I feel was just filler; I am actually starting to get a bit frustrated with this series. I give it 4 stars.
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31 reviews
January 19, 2026
Ok STOP! this series had me hooked from literally the first chapter!! I read all the books in the series within the span of 5 days because I wouldn’t put it down! One of my favourite series and I would never stop recommending it! And the fact the mom slapped them both -Lacey and colt- I hated her all throughout and finding out greer’s biological dad. Although, there should be another book because I want to know who cate was messaging at the end of done deal (the final book in the series-of 5-). It gave perspectives on the main characters such as Lacey, colt, tuck and Greer as far as I can remember but I totally recommend it, more to come xx…
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1,451 reviews5 followers
January 9, 2020
Very enjoyable great reading

I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to see what will happen next with everything that is happening. I am curious about what is going on with Derek when his wife came over.
Profile Image for Debb.
105 reviews3 followers
February 5, 2020
Love love love this series!

These character are so relatable, every school has a hierarchy it’s just the order of things.

Max’s imagination has been exceptional with this series, can’t wait for the final book Done Deal.
Profile Image for Gemma Crowe.
286 reviews1 follower
June 19, 2020
This story is crazy....crazy good! If you like lots of high school drama with heaps of twists and turns then you should definitely read this story. I feel like there could be some awesome spin offs with other characters because I’m just so interested to know about them too!
Profile Image for Charli.
905 reviews11 followers
July 20, 2020
Love that these books don't start with a recap and dive right in. Great paced stories although with this one I think a little detail could have been added but I'm guessing this is bring saved for the conclusion! The saga continues
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246 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2025
It’s getting there…. EEEHHHHK I can’t wait, I have been looking forward to the much needed finale to the Arcadia high anarchists and this is the perfect buildup for it!! Max henry has outdone himself sincerely. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves drama, tension, teen angst, romance and pettiness! I am addicted to this series like an addict! Looking forward to the last one.. xoxo
Profile Image for Clare Harrison.
1,074 reviews16 followers
December 22, 2019
Her freedom from the wrath of the city slickers is beneath her fingers upon a piece of paper that will bring down her brother.

But can she hand him over to them?

As her self belief begins to dwindle, and the problems mount, her reletionship hits the rocks, will anything ever be the easy and simple again?

My head is still spinning from all I've just read. So many different issues and people with agendas its hard to see the truth in everyone's actions.

But know my truth. This is a direct continuation of the Arcadia series. The books released so far are:-

1.Good girls
2. Bad boys
3. Rich riot
4. Loyal love

You really do need to read them in the correct order otherwise you will be completely lost.

To be completely honest when I first started reading this series I loved it. The divide between the city and the countryside and the differences appealed to me.

I'm finding now that there's almost too much going on.

I read to relax not to find my head more mashed than ever and unable to follow the plot without some serious thinking, so I'm a little dissapointed with the path this book has taken.

Schemes, politics and money that talks drive the world in the city.

The countryside is simpler, and more laid back or so I thought..

Now both are complicated, friendships are fraught and everywhere you turn theres something brewing.

Make it simpler, remove the whiplash and it could of been another five star read, but for what I read I'm giving it four.





Profile Image for WordStaples.
283 reviews22 followers
December 20, 2019
This series just keeps getting better and better!
The Aracadia High Anarchists are back and creating even more chaos in this sordid schoolyard battlefield that is LOYAL LOVE, the 4th book in the series.

Lacey and Tuck are at a stalemate and seemingly on opposing sides as we open this story; but as we've learnt in previous books, not only is nothing as it seems but everything can turn on a dial faster than you can turn the page!

Allegiances and loyalties are strained, torn and rebuilt as Lacey navigates life back at Arcadia High and her strained relationship with Tuck, whilst her cunning brother Colt sets himself a plan to bring the Riverside "Chosen" to knees and reset the order of power, as well as making amends for the wrong he has been so complicit in, all while fostering a growing attraction of his own.

Henry has woven this story so brilliantly and with great detail; the characters continue to develop and evolve, their interactions too are changing, and as we see the power shift we are also changing how we see them all as individuals as they grow and mature over the course of series.

It's all coming together to build into what's going to be an epic conclusion, I just can't wait to get my hands on the next instalment! Write faster please Max Henry!!!
Profile Image for Cierra McCauley (Cierra's Corner).
857 reviews33 followers
December 20, 2019
And we're back! Loyal Love picks up where Rich Riot left us, right in the thick of things. The lines have been drawn, you can feel the impending war to come and it really makes you shiver with anticipation...Riverbourne is coming for Lacey and Arcadia is also divided. loyalty and true intentions are tested and shown. This is the 4th book in this series, Arcadia high Anarchists. I feel like this book was a really big filler for the last book to come. lots of detail and different points of view with what's going on. I can't help but feel it was a little winded. In the first 50% of this book, there was a distance between Lacey and Tuck. The tension was high as Lacey battle everything she had going on, she felt like her only option was to keep him away from it. I liked how much more of Colt we get in this book. It really made me connect with him more. Lots of new and interesting relationships mended and blossoming. Oh my heart, I definitely got emotional for Tuck. I love these characters so much! I'm proud of Lacey for finding herself and kind of standing on her own. I am proud of our group's parents coming together for a game plan. That ending was so very fist pump worthy! I can't wait to see what will happen next!
Profile Image for Renee.
5,219 reviews73 followers
December 21, 2019
I received a copy of this book from publisher/author to review.

Renounced and reborn, a fire burns within me. Yet the closer I get to making Riverbourne pay for what they did, the less satisfied I feel. Revenge is a lonely, complicated, and ultimately impossible road if, life me, you're tired of hurting those you care about. Cain i reclaim what love remains? Or have I gone to far?

This is the fourth book in the Arcadia High Anarchists. You need to read Good Girls, Bad Boys, and Rich Riot before you even attempt to read Loyal Love. I am not even sure how to review this one. I am terrified of giving something away. This is where you start getting the answers to question that were burning in your mind and you find out how the kids and parents are dealing with everything that has happened. You too just might finally have a favorite character that will grow on you in this book. This is where they start to see how their behavior in the war of power and revenge between Arcadia and Riverbourne and one in particular sees just how broken he is. As always Max Henry has done an absolutely amazing job with the book and I could not put it down. I so can not wait for the conclusion to this series and see how it all plays our and wraps up.
339 reviews7 followers
December 19, 2019
This is the fourth in the Arcadia High series, they need reading in order; Good Girls, Bad Boys, Rich Riot and then Loyal Love.
And I loved it. The character development throughout each of these books is fantastic! There are some amazing friendships and real moments within the book that take your breath away.
I am rallying behind these girls and ready to take on the world with them! These books take you right back to being 16 again, messing about with your mates and making mistakes, figuring it out together, loving, losing and learning.
This is so much more than a love story. This isnt just about Tuck and Lacey but Colt and Greer, Maggie and Beau, the girls, the guys. Friendships formed and friendships lost, miscommunication and acting in anger.
So much of who we are is forged in these teenage years and it’s incredible to see that life appear before your eyes. Maybe it’s because it’s over so many books rather than one or two or a standalone but you really start to bed in and get a feel for the characters and the life their trying to live.
Another amazing installment, looking forward to the potential finale!
Profile Image for Nadia Debowska-Stephens (Obsessed by Books).
1,080 reviews28 followers
December 21, 2019
“When it all comes down to it, I’m still that little girl seeking comfort in the strength of adults. And what an eye opener it is to realise that they’re just as lost as I am.”

Battle lines have been drawn and with each ugly truth revealed the fall out continues to rain down on them all. Money and power make them feel invincible and yet they bleed red just the same...

Book four in this series focuses on the emotional turmoil and the self awareness of the characters personality flaws as the recognise their past mistakes and try to overcome them. Tuck is trying so hard to be the valiant knight that rescues the damsel in distress that he is losing himself along the way as she keeps running from him. Bridges are built and burned all leading up to an epic finale. The plot is devious and twisty and certain characters have really grown on me whilst I’m back to feeling the need to slap some sense in to Lacey! This instalment built anticipation and has laid the foundations for the conclusion of city versus country.

A five star loyal love read.

~*~ Reviewed on behalf of Obsessed by Books ~*~
Profile Image for Anna Theurer (Anna's Bookshelf).
775 reviews59 followers
December 18, 2019
Loyal Love, the 4th installment of the Arcadia High Anarchists series, picks up right after the epic ending to Royal Riot. The fun continues and games are at play as tensions skyrocket between Riverbourne and Arcadia in this highly entertaining high school bully romance. This book focuses more on the complex family dynamics between Colt and Lacey and their parents and also the relationship between Tuck and his father. Friendships also play key roles and as always, there are some loyalties and motives put to test, thus triggering the question of who can be fully trusted.

I found Loyal Love to have less of a focus on romance as well as the shocking bullying events with more attention paid to family interrelationships and friendships. While there is good progression in the story, it seemed that a huge chunk of the book was more about laying the groundwork to what is sure to be an explosive conclusion to this saga in Done Deal. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see what happens next!.

I read an early complimentary version of this book.
2,298 reviews91 followers
March 12, 2021
Wow! What an action packed full on book Loyal Love is and l loved it. The story continues on from the third book, Rich Riot, and I appreciate how there is no big revisit of the previous events. You do need to read these books in order to really understand what is going on and it is so worthwhile. Not being a huge fan of the YA genre I can honestly say this series has smashed my perception of it.

Lacey and Colt’s troubles seem to be forever piling up more and more without a solution in sight. Tuck and Lacey are estranged too yet Colt and Greer are getting closer.

I found myself literally sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book and couldn’t put it down. I have to say the ending was a tad confusing but I know why and am so looking forward to the conclusion in the fifth book.
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Author 2 books5 followers
December 24, 2019
Max Henry’s ability to weave such a myriad of characters into an incredible story is truly remarkable. Loyal Love is book four in the series and takes us further into the twists and turns of Arcadia and Riverbourne. I won’t spoil the amazing storyline, but will tell you that this is the best in the series yet. It does leave us with the setup for book five and I CANNOT WAIT for where Max takes us. The youth from both schools have more than their fair share to deal with and explain. The story had taken twists and turns that leave your jaw hanging open and yelling at the page one moment and smiling the next. Fabulous work, Max!!!
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2,027 reviews20 followers
December 22, 2019
Once again battle lines have been drawn.
Riverdale and Arcadia still at odds.
The rich and powerful what to remain so so it’s a no holds barred.
But no one is going down easy.
In this book there is more focus on family dynamics and friendships.
Some friendships will strengthen while others will be on the rocks.
Told in different POV so there is more detail and information with what’s going on in the minds of each character.
Colt has a bigger role in this book.
He’s plotting and planning.
What will happen is anyone’s guess.
That ending was epic!
Profile Image for Linda Lee.
1,361 reviews17 followers
December 27, 2019
Revenge is a dish best served cold as everything is coming to a head in Loyal Love. The pressure building between the two towns and their inhabitants are dividing Tuck and Lacey. Mandy takes Lacey under her wing but can she be trusted given her alliance with Amber. Colt stirs the hornets nest and decides it is time to stand up to Alicia. Greer finally makes a choice as to which side of the white line she stands. The parents of the Arcadian kids take an interest in what is happening and lend a hand. Can’t wait to get all the answers from Done Deal.
Profile Image for Natalie Miernicki.
768 reviews3 followers
December 27, 2019
Gah I can't get enough of these teens.. not my normal genre to read but this series is just that good you can't help but get hooked. In this 4th book we get more drama, more teenage angst and a lot more hot, tense chemistry between two of the main couples. But we also get more of a glimpse into how all the characters tick, there is more twists & turns with so many more secrets to be revealed in the final installment... I can't wait for the conclusion to this fantastic series!!
3,929 reviews31 followers
December 29, 2019
The stakes just got ever higher in Loyal Love! The balance of power has shifted again, and the political games these teens are playing have raised the stakes yet again. Tuck and Lacey grow closer, as do Colt and Greer. I am loving the parents' involvement as well. It definitely gives this story a huge twist I didn't see coming, and gives me a whole new perspective on each of them! I'm dying to see how this concludes!
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