Real Girl

Aston Creek High #4

by Sheridan Anne

Lucien Valentine must die.

It’s the thought that’s kept me going for four long years. I’ve imagined it, dreamed about it, relished in it. I want it so bad, but the question is, do I have what it takes to make it happen?

Taking a life isn’t for the faint-hearted. Just ask Lucien, he knows.

He’s taken me back to where it all started and I know exactly how it’s going to go. He’s going to hurt me and then he’ll marry me off to his millionaire business partner, Marcus Mahony, who has even lower morals than he does.

I can’t let that happen.

I have to get out of here even if it means finding out exactly what I’m made of, even if it means leaving a piece of myself behind.

I thought the past six months were insane. It turns out that I hadn’t even touched the surface. One thing is for sure, I will never be the same again.

Welcome. To. Hell.

Genres: High School, Romance, Dark, New Adult, Dark Romance, Sports, Contemporary

201 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2020

Reviews

[❤️ Nanda ❤️ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm glad that it's finally over.
This series make me feel anxious just to end it.

This last book was better than the last, but it's still very unreal and with a fishnet of coherency and sense.

At least in this one we're out of the eternal circle of basketball games, party, sex and random attacks that were portrait in previous books.

Now we have the story starting with Skylah back to the beginning, inside Lucian and Maria's house.
A lot of repetitive scenes and thoughts until nearly 70% of the book when all the whys and becaused started to show up like ants in the sugar pot.

I'm not even in the mood to leave a full review for this series, since that it wasn't really completely enjoyable.

I liked how everyone ends ok, well and happy together. So that's a bonus star.

I will be back for a complete review when I'll be able to free myself from this migraine...
Ok, bye.

[Eva ✧ ࣪ ⋆ ⁺₊ ⋆ evathedreamer ₊˚.⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊ ✩ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sky’s journey is one of vulnerability and strength as she confronts the challenges of staying true to herself in a world full of expectations and judgments. It’s raw and emotional, with moments of both heartbreak and hope.
I enjoyed this series a lot👌

4.75 ⭐️’s

[Tanja · Rating 1 out of 5]

No comment. I'm just glad this series is over and I don't have to read another word from this author ever again.

[Bookiechick Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

That’s it! I’m officially destroyed!

This book gutted me from the first word. I cried, I laughed, I was shook, I rejoiced, I experienced so much in one book that I didn’t think it was possible to even go through all that!

This is the conclusion to Skylar and Slades story and honestly? I didn’t want it to end! In fact I refuse! I’m protesting!!!!

Our badass heroine, shows her resolve and strength in this book. Her resilience is inspiring. To have gone through what she has and yet come out the other side, not only stronger but still full of love and compassion is astounding. Our man Slade puts his heart on his sleeve. His silent strength, determination by Sky’s side and him letting her grow and not put her in a bubble and smother her is, in my mind, true partnership.

We had some heavy moments in this book, but I love how it was light hearted and humorous when we needed it. That ending!!!! Perfection!!!! Some memorable characters in this book for sure! Being transported into this world with detailed imagery and relatable issues and scenarios just leaves you captivated and unwilling to come back to reality!

There is literally nothing bad I can say about this other than the fact it’s over!

I love this series so much.

I feel like I rambled through this whole review, but I’m just speechless and I just love it so damn much and I’m not ready to leave this word!!!!

If you haven’t already, start this series today!!!!
Book 1 Ugly Girl is available now!!!!!

[Cheryl Sedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow wow wow. This book had me on one hell of a crazy rollercoaster ride from start to finish.
With Slade waking up and finding the Skylah missing, straight from the end of the last book. From here we see so many things happen. With some crazy action that has you soul destroyed and begging for things not to be true.

Plus some amazing soul lifting highs and an amazing epic ending with the best epilogue ever. Totally love Slade and Skylah and so happy their story ended in this way.

Totally recommend I was that gripped I finished it within a few hours unable to put it down.

[Cherry Pie · Rating 4 out of 5]

[4,5*]



Eccoci finalmente al finale finalissimo della serie, stremati dagli odiosi cliffhanger che ci hanno perseguitato nella lettura fin dal primo capitolo.

BabyNikita alias Skylah è tornata nella casa stupenda ma orribile dove è stata cresciuta e dove ha imparato a odiare il prossimo. Eppure non ha mai perso la speranza di… tutto: fuggire, cambiare vita, vendicarsi, ritrovare il suo amore, aiutare il fratello, trovare il proprio posto nel mondo e tenersi i suoi affetti vicini.

Incredibile, dite? Non avete torto.

Ma del resto stiamo parlando di romance, di finzione romantica e romanzata di una realtà che è comunque sempre immaginaria e può risultare molto, moltissimo a dire il vero, lontana dalla realtà.

Come nelle favole, questa storia è stata scritta per ricordare che il bene vince sempre sul male, che i cattivi non la spunteranno mai e che il destino in qualche modo restituisce sempre i suoi colpi. Chi è stato ferito e ha sofferto riceverà ricompensa, chi ha ferito e fatto soffrire la pagherà cara. Se, lallero.

Non importa se intanto le scene risulteranno esagerate, a tratti perfino ridicole, non interessa se anche i pericoli più insidiosi erano tali solo per tenere alta l’attenzione e poi puff scompaiono quasi per magia, quello che conta è arrivare a dimostrare che il male non vincerà. Un po’ come in tutti i film d’azione più amati, dove le pallottole fanno sempre e solo graffi quando colpiscono i buoni, mentre sui cattivi causano morte e distruzione. Al lupo cattivo il cacciatore taglia la pancia, lui muore mentre la nonna di Cappuccetto Rosso esce sorridente e illesa. Si chiama licenza scenica. Esiste? Forse no, ma il concetto è chiaro.

Scherzi a parte, quello che qualunque lettore desiderava, me compresa, arrivato a questo punto nella lettura della serie, era un degno finale, sanguinario, vendicativo e in qualche modo ricompensante. Come arrivarci e quanto realismo metterci era tutto sommato secondario.

Resta un po’ di amaro in bocca perché se fossero stati scritti un paio di libri in meno, con meno situazioni surreali, scene ripetitive ed eccessivo buonismo nel finale, la storia di Skylah e Slade sarebbe stata probabilmente perfetta.

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[Shedevilreads Bookstagram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real Girl by Sheridan Anne is a dark high school romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Stefanie Kay and Nathaniel Gray. This is the fourth and final book in the Aston Creek High series.

I absolutely love Sheridan's books! She did a great job wrapping up the series. I really enjoyed the relationship that bloomed between Skylah and Slade over the course of the series. It was extremely messy, but you couldn't help but root for them. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of views throughout the book.

Stefanie and Nathaniel did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.

I would recommend this series if you're looking for a dark romance, bully romance, high school romance, or romantic suspense.

The Flock Team

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

The epic conclusion to this rollercoaster of a series!
Sheridan Anne has given us the most amazing story with these 4 books. Every novel just kept me wanting more!
This is the fabulous end to Skylah and Slades story.
An absolute must read!

[Ashley Estep The Art of Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a freaking ending! Real Girl was an amazing and epic conclusion for Slade and Skylah!!! Sheridan Anne held nothing back!

Real Girl was addicting and had me hooked from start to finish. My heart hurt for everyone. Skylah for the situation she was in. Slade for the situation Skylah was in and the fact that he could do nothing to help her. Blake because he could do nothing. I love that Rivers and Noah were in this book. They will always be two of my favorites and I love seeing them. Real Girl was thrilling, emotional, and captivating. I was honestly sad when I got to the end. I just didn't want Slade and Skylah to end and I'm hoping we get more of them in Damon and Nessa books, or even Blake and Luce. I just love all of these characters. Each brought something to this series and helped make it what it was.

Aston Creek may just honestly be my favorite Sheridan Anne series. From start to finish I was hooked. It seemed that she was saving the best for last when she wrote this series because Real Girl I have no words for it. It was everything the conclusion to these two should have been and more.

5 heartstopping stars for Sheridan Anne and Real Girl!

[Courtney Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boooom!! Blown away! I didn’t expect this ending! I knew she wouldn’t let us down with this last book. But OMG my mind is officially blown. I actually had to wait a few days before I could write a review on this book because I felt like I was hungover after reading.

Sky is put through the ringer in this last book. If you did it already know she was a bada** b***h you will see it here.

I’m not gonna give any spoilers but I will say that you will be surprised more then once. Slade is still my book boyfriend, but Skylah of officially my hero. She is one of the strongest characters I’ve ever read and she will go down in history as official queen bada**!

You will not be disappointed in this ending.

P.S we get to see River and Noah! Eeeeeeeeee!

[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nayeli - per RFS
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Non può tornare laggiù» sussurra con una voce piena di sofferenza. «Se non riesce prima a farla sposare, la ucciderà»

In questo quarto e ultimo episodio della serie tante cose che già scricchiolavano continuano a rimanere mal assemblate, anche se qualche risposta inizia a essere svelata. Abbiamo concesso molti crediti alla serie, quando abbiamo dovuto credere che in diversi mesi Lucien non abbia mai voluto andarsi a riprendere i ragazzi che pretendeva di possedere, che si sia avvalso di ragazzini loro coetanei per convincerli a tornare dal loro aguzzino e fidandosi della loro capacità di intimidire Sky e il fratello affinché rinunciassero alla fuga. Abbiamo anche concesso credito alla zia che ha pensato di proteggerli da un rapitore e abusatore solo con le buone intenzioni, e soprattutto a Skyler e Blake, che hanno pensato di fuggire da un uomo potente e intrallazzato dirigendosi dall’unica parente in vita (come non immaginare di essere rintracciabili?) e continuando a frequentare luoghi aperti e pericolosi, divertirsi e ubriacarsi.

La storia stiracchia in modo plateale la sospensione dell’incredulità al pensiero che nonostante la sua influenza, i suoi soldi e la sua abilità nelle arti violente, Lucien fatichi così tanto a rapire o uccidere i due ragazzi, attendendo fino all’ultimo secondo per ottenere ciò che vuole, lasciando loro tutto il tempo per darsi alla macchia e nascondersi (opzione a cui loro non pensano neppure).



Non sono mai stata così. C’è stato un tempo in cui ero una brava ragazza, piena di innocenza e amore. Mi sembra una vita fa. Di sicuro non è la donna che sono adesso. Sono spietata, diffidente e fredda, e gli unici momenti in cui mi sento di nuovo la ragazza che ero un tempo sono quelli che passo con Slade, cercando di ricordarmi che sono meglio di tutto questo.

E poi ancora i dubbi sulla caratterizzazione: Sky viene riportata a casa, e Lucien e Maria si stupiscono del fatto che lei non abbia più l’atteggiamento angelico di prima che scappasse, non è più la ragazza che aveva subito abusi in silenzio perché plagiata da un’educazione in cui questo era normale, la vittima impaurita: adesso è la bulla che conosciamo, la ragazza tosta, che risponde arrogante, e continuiamo a chiederci: come è avvenuto questo cambiamento di carattere così radicale? Saranno passati appena pochi mesi; come può una vittima passiva, remissiva e impaurita diventare improvvisamente una bulla tutta d’acciaio?

Sembrano due personaggi diversi e, se nei libri precedenti c’era solo il sentore di una incongruenza, in questo volume emerge chiaramente qualcosa che non quadra.



«Dobbiamo lasciarla sposare un riccone di merda e dimenticarci di lei?» Che cazzo di problemi ha? Lo sa con chi sta parlando? «Col cazzo, mai. Non sposerà quello stronzo. La riporterò a casa, solo che non lo farò oggi. Dobbiamo giocarcela bene. Ci serve un piano o… Merda, non lo so. Dobbiamo pensare a qualcosa, ma correre qui come ho fatto io non serve a niente. Non ci penserà due volte a ucciderla». «Avrei potuto dirtelo io. Oh, aspetta… Te l’avevo detto, cazzo».

Passiamo all’azione. Nel capitolo finale assistiamo alla resa dei conti, Skyler finisce tra le grinfie dei rapitori che le hanno fatto da genitori e sembra dover percorrere quel destino che avevano minacciato per lei: sposarsi con un magnate mafioso.

A quel punto tutti i suoi affetti (fratello, fidanzato, zia) lottano per riprendersela e… ho avuto la netta sensazione di vedere Peppa Pig in un film di Van Damme: senza pianificazione, senza armi, senza strategia. Impreparati e privi di mezzi, si presentano per reclamarla solamente vantando le loro buone ragioni, con tentativi improvvisati e quasi surreali.



Provo ad aprire la porta dalla maniglia e, quando mi accorgo che è chiusa, sbatto il pugno contro la parete di legno. «Apri questa cazzo di porta!» gli ordino, immaginando che lo stronzo mi stia aspettando dall’altro lato, ma quando non succede niente sbatto il pugno ancora una volta. «Cazzo, ridammi la mia ragazza e ce ne andremo senza fare storie».

La mancanza di visione strategia e l’agire senza riflettere accomuna sia i ragazzi che gli adulti coinvolti (da entrambe le fazioni, onestamente), ma è in particolare nell’eroina, che dovrebbe testimoniare la forza e le capacità di una guerriera, che si notano maggiormente le carenze. In parte possiamo attribuirle a una buona caratterizzazione tarata su un’adolescente ancora immatura, dall’altra sono incoerenze e azioni impulsive (ad esempio fuggire senza scarpe per poi tagliarsi) che ci fanno sbuffare.



Quanto lo amo. Me lo sarei dovuto aspettare. Avrei dovuto rubare un cellulare o farlo contattare da qualcuno per dirgli di non venire qui. E invece sono rimasta a piangermi addosso nella stanza di Blake tutto il pomeriggio. Come diavolo si fa a essere così stupidi?

Il difetto del caratterizzare i personaggi nella pienezza dei loro limiti porta inevitabilmente a vicende prive delle esplosioni coraggiose a cui i film d’azione ci hanno abituati.

Una storia quindi senza colpi di scena, con un continuo accontentarsi di soluzioni non radicali.

[Jess L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sono arrivata alla fine di questa serie e la domanda da fare non è “cos’è successo” ma: cosa non è successo? Se finora ho più volte detto che la scrittura di Sheridan Anne è riuscita ad essere intrigante, che incuriosisce e che nonostante molte cose descritte abbiano dello spropositato, in Real Girl abbiamo questo e molto di più, all’ennesima potenza. Non c’è un attimo di pace, tante situazioni sono grandi, pesanti, sicuramente al confine della realtà, ma nonostante tutto dovevo sapere e sono arrivata fino all’ultima pagina. Ovviamente non farò spoiler e ancora meno starò qui a dirvi determinate cose, ma posso e devo dirvi che ho trovato molta più introspezione in queste pagine – cosa che non mi aspettavo e che ho capito fino ad un certo punto, diciamo che mi aspettavo più dialoghi, anche se non proprio all’inizio, poi per fortuna tutto è tornato normale. Ho trovato il tutto più lungo e forse un po’ più pesante confronto agli altri volumi. Sicuramente c’è azione, tutte le domande ottengono risposte e per l’ennesima volta mi trovo a dire che i sentimenti vincono su tutto. Da qui in poi farò un commento generale sui quattro volumi della serie, che sono l’uno il continuo dell’altro. Sky è sicuramente un personaggio tormentato, che non ha un attimo di pace ma che ha una forza incredibile e una boccaccia senza fine. Slade è diverso da come appare, ma quando si affeziona, si innamora e ci tiene a qualcuno, dà tutto sé stesso. Anche i personaggi secondari non sono messi lì a caso e nel complesso devo dire di aver fatto una lettura piacevole. Sicuramente diversa da come mi aspettavo, molto più sopra le righe di quello che pensavo, ma che mi ha incuriosita nonostante più volte mi sia messa a guardare il vuoto con gli occhi sgranati perché non capivo se stavo veramente leggendo certe scene. Se cercate una storia particolare, fuori dall’ordinario e dal comune, non posso che consigliarvela, perché comunque è scritta bene e sicuramente non è banale.

[Deborah G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whew! Part four & the final book of this series was action packed, contained more violence than the others & kept me on the edge of my seat. The plot was well thought out & exciting, the pace was great & fortunately all nightmarish issues were solved & put to rest. It was so nice to see all the characters move on, their focus geared to a promising future with hope & happiness.
Truth be told, I was tiring of the teen trash talk & also the likelihood of three teens & two other guys taking down a mob boss. Not very realistic, but then fiction, whatever the genre, is supposed to be a form of escapism, so in the end I just embraced it. This series is described as a bully romance, and yes there's the usual high school mocking/drama but I would describe this series more of the horrific journey of a young teenage girl who is strong, tough & spirited, who fights against all odds for her freedom & safety. Slade, the hero, is magnificent, loyal, devoted & the perfect match for Skylah. The secondary characters are lively & add spice to the story. I love a happy ending & this one had a spectacular epilogue.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skylar will do anything for those she loves even if it means returning to the place and the people she was desperately trying to escape.

Slade knows that Skylar didn’t leave on her own accord, and he is determined to bring her back. With her brother unable to help he contacts an unlikely ally as they attempt to finally bring down the people who caused so much pain in the lives of the people around them.

Drama, suspense and surprises as nothing goes according to plan but that isn’t about to deter Skylar and Slade from their goal or change the love they have for each other. I enjoyed the performance of the narrators as they allowed us to feel all the angst as well as how perfect they were for each other. 🎧 Pink Flamingo Productions

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anne Sheridan went out with the a bang on this book. Action packed until the end and a lot of holy crap moments. I loved every minute of this book and couldn’t put it down til I’d finished. Another great series that will hook you in. I absolutely loved the characters in this story and the emotional pull and feel good moments.

[Christy Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!

What a great ending to this series! I do wish I had a bit more details about slades dad and brother?!? They were mentioned in the very first book but then nothing was ever said about them except his dad being home with his mom once. How do you talk about having a brother in the military and then not a word about him after that. It just seems unreal to me. Other than that though I really enjoyed this series.

[Monica Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real Girl

You have to start at the beginning of this series!! Absolutely loved the characters and storyline of this series. This one brings it all to the end! So glad I have this one a chance.

[Il confine dei libri · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Nicole Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sheridan Anne you killed this series!! I loved everything about it. I am so glad all my questions finally got answered in this one! This series blew me away.

This is the end of Sky and Slades stories! The two of them are SOULMATES I am glad they got their HEA And man it was perfect. And that ending! I am crying happy tears!!

[Elizabeth Kate Conroy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down! Loved how Sheridan Anne wrapped up this amazing series! It really kept me on my toes!

[brayshaw_love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redemption, unconditional love, suspense, drama... couldn't ask for a better ending to this series. This book had all the feels. I held my breath more than once while reading. I fist pumped and squealed when past wrongs were set right. I swooned and shed a few tears over the absolutely beautiful unconditional love between Slade and Skylah. It was the perfect conclusion for this series.

[Samuela · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhhh!!!!!!! What an emotional roller coaster! It felt like Sheridan literally was ripping my heart out of my chest reading this book. 21% and I could barely catch my breath.

Real Girl picks up right where we left off in book 3. Skylah had to make a decision and now we are facing the consequence of it, which broke me. Every woman deserves a Slade and Damien in her life. Those 2 made me want to cry, scream and go in the book and fight.

Lucien was the villain of nightmares. Actually, I’m sure Skylah felt like this was a nightmare she could not wake up from. Slade too.

I am so sad to let this characters go. I feel like I’m leaving a part of myself with them and and sad I won’t get to see the rest of their lives unfold for us. A reread will be happening soon!

[♥ Kym · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was explosive! I'm happy Sheridan was able to capture the rightful ending for this series. Skylah deserves a great life after all the things she went through. One thing I didn't like, is when Skylah decided not to go to College. I get that College can wait and it's not a requirement to be successful but it's a key to achieve what she wants to do in life. She said she wants to open a shelter or center for women who went through the same situation she had. But how can she establish it without knowing the ins and outs of negotiating, attracting sponsors, running a system if she doesn't have the proper equipment or knowledge? Also, take note, she's not even a high school graduate. She flunked because she had a lot of absences, thanks to her interesting life. She was left with a lot of fortune and wealth by a man who may have made that fortune through shady deals or under the table money, you know? It's not really earned per se. So it's really disappointing.

I like how life turned out for Slade. He's amazing and the guy deserves a break from Skylah's drama. LOLLL!

Everyone in the book deserves their happily ever after including Shaylee. She was able to learn how to forgive her husband and asked Skylah about what she thinks.

The epilogue has so much to share, I feel it deserves the fifth book in the series.

Thank you Sheridan for listening to your readers. You rock!!!

[Lozz’s Random Reads McKenzie - Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Conclusion to Ashton Creek....Ugh!

I have loved this series to bits.

So much so, when Real Girl finally showed up in my emails I couldn’t wait to start reading it.

WHAT.A.DISAPPOINTMENT!

This whole book feels like it was slightly rushed.

The writing and the plot were fairly standard.

Just when I thought something exciting and unexpected was going to happen, Sheridan Anne goes and introduces a plot twist/ or character to set everything to rights again...Boo!

Especially the BIGGEST plot twist.
Just when I thought bravo for doing something really brave

(spoiler- Killing off a major character)

She puts things back to normal again...What?

Also Sky...while I was willing to overlook her egotistical,self congratulatory, over self confident personality in the first three books, Her ego (within her self monologues) was off the charts in this book.

As for Slade ....If I had to read one more sentence with him gushing about how beautiful, and fierce, and gorgeous Sky was I would barf!

What a pussy whipped wimp he turned out to be in this instalment.

Also, talking about plots, how obvious was the sudden re-appearance of Sky’s bf Luce. Just in time, so she can be used in the plot to help out Slade and Damian.
Call me physic but I also new her reintroduction was for Blake, and I was correct...Aargh, those pesky epilogue’s when time just fly’s bye...6 months...6 years.

Must say this was also disappointing because I thought (wrongly as it seems) we were going to get a Blake stand alone.

Nope. Not happening.

Oh well...what more can’t I say...I, as a rule enjoy Sheridan Anne’s novels because of her character development and storyline’s, but this one let me down big time...Everything seemed like a plot by numbers for me. Sorry

[Louise Laird · Rating 2 out of 5]

A struggle

So many plot holes, this book became very hard to read and I skim read a lot of it. I only persisted due to the first 2 books.

A large long running plot hole, who was Daniellas husband and did Slade think he was his dad? Where was he during all of the books, completely missing! That whole plot line was not explained or explored very well at all.

In this book a girl is kidnapped and forced to marry someone in front of a whole church full of people yet the police even from another town (who aren’t under luciens control apparently) do nothing. Then she manages to escape a way she could have done all along after weeks of being held captive just because it suited the storyline.

I also found this series could have been so much better had it been finished at book 3. Frustratingly so many authors are dragging out their series with filler pieces and the story suffers due to it. This series started off well but books 3 & 4 just ended it on a low note.

[Stephanie Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

What did I just read!!

I finished all four books in the series. They were a pretty fast read. The first two books we decent. The third one was okay, but the fourth... TRAIN WRECK.
The whole ordeal would have been more realistic had her family not just kept living life... flirting with nurses, working, getting groceries.... while they knew their sister/niece was kidnapped by her RAPIST and the guy he sold her to. WTF!? No family member would act like that. Disappointed with this.

[Mandyloves2read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow ! Sky and Slades epic journey finally comes to an end ! This whole series was packed full of action and suspense ! The chemistry between these two characters was very real and raw , I can’t say enough about this series! Go out and start this amazing journey today ! What are you waiting for? Definite must read and definite 5 stars from me!!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Roseanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. I’m not ready for this series to be over. I was on the edge of my seat for a lot of this book. I devoured it in one go, I didn’t want to put it down because I had to know what was going to happen next. What a nail biter. I am super glad things worked out like I was hoping they would. I’m trying not to have spoilers, and it hard because I want to tell what exactly went down. Arg. Read the book, read the series, grab her other series. Trust me you won’t be disappointed.

[Raven9308 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was fabulous and the ending to everything had so many twists and turns, it kept me eager to keep listening and on the edge of my seat when I did. Book 4 started off with Sky having to endure her horrible kidnapper again and his equally unhinged wife. Sky has to “get in line” or at least not push back with her upcoming nuptials to the gross associate of Lucien. We also have to see Slade realize that Sky wasnt with him and he then makes some poor decisions that everyone regrets. I won’t spoil it but it has a huge impact on Sky and I felt so bad for her (the narrator did an amazing job with the heartache and pain in that moment, I totally almost teared up!).

If you are looking for a plot line that is realistic, don’t read this one haha. Yes its contemporary but Sky has a lot happen to her and she has to do things that make it a little outrageous if you are looking for it to happen in real life haha. But again this is fiction and I loved it all and don’t care all this violence and death happened to this 17/18 year old. I love Slade and Sky’s relationship. How they fight for each other and think about what the other would think about their decisions. Like they would want the other to fight and all that. I appreciated the side characters even more in this one, especially her bestie from her old life we get to really get to know in this book. I appreciated what she tried to do, what she did for Slade, etc. I loved her HEA in the epilogue and that’s all I will say hehe.

The confrontations were crazy, not gonna lie haha. What happened to all the baddies was intense and crazy but again made for an amazing plot and went by way too fast. I wanted moooore. I was so sad as the audiobook went on because I didnt want to say goodbye to these characters. I am gonna check out the other interconnected series I havent read/listened to yet, since we got a cameo or two in this series. Again, don’t give anything away but you get to see the real baddies come out to play but also see Sky and her loved ones all come together, with some additional help, and take them all down. Also the epilogue was fantastic and made me smile so hard! I would have loved for an epilogue more in their future because I became so invested in these guys. Couldnt give this less than 5 stars ❤️

Narration was great. I still liked the female narrator better than the male. I think the only complaint I could give was the male gave different accents to some of the characters, compared to the female narrator. I think the one that kept happening was to Slade’s bestie. Besides that, the characters did a fabulous job emoting in their performances. So much pain and heartache, but so much tenacity and love. I think the audio elevated this story, it helped me connect with the characters as each book went on. I gave all of these books in this series 5 stars so you can tell I enjoyed each one. you won’t be disappointed if you give this series a short 😊

🎧 Audiobook Obsession Reviewer - Flock Team 🎧