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Rules #4
Forgotten Rules
Rule #1: Don’t fall for your brother’s best friend.
Rule #2: Wait… What was rule number one again?
The summer I grew boobs, my big brother laid down some ground rules. No touching, looking, or breathing near his baby sister. He made it clear I could never get with his friends. His buddies obliged. I did, too.
Until I didn’t.
Blame the sarcastic, damaged blue-eyed boy sneaking in through my bedroom window every night. William Martins: hotter than sin, king of “it wasn’t me who pat your shoulder, I swear”… and my brother’s best friend.
I didn’t mean to get stuck in the bathroom with him at that party. I didn’t mean to end up high as a kite and half-naked in his childhood tree house. But you know what else I didn’t mean to do?
Fall for the guy who won’t catch me.
Will says we can’t happen. He‘ll break my heart long before he breaks the bro code. Problem is, stolen moments in the dark give me hope that maybe, just maybe… I could break his heart, too.
When gasp-worthy secrets surface and the rules keeping us apart become the very threads drawing us together, we’re left with a dilemma: Follow my brother’s rules...
Or forget them.
*Forgotten Rules is interconnected with the Rules series although reading the other books is NOT required to understand and enjoy this book!
Rule #2: Wait… What was rule number one again?
The summer I grew boobs, my big brother laid down some ground rules. No touching, looking, or breathing near his baby sister. He made it clear I could never get with his friends. His buddies obliged. I did, too.
Until I didn’t.
Blame the sarcastic, damaged blue-eyed boy sneaking in through my bedroom window every night. William Martins: hotter than sin, king of “it wasn’t me who pat your shoulder, I swear”… and my brother’s best friend.
I didn’t mean to get stuck in the bathroom with him at that party. I didn’t mean to end up high as a kite and half-naked in his childhood tree house. But you know what else I didn’t mean to do?
Fall for the guy who won’t catch me.
Will says we can’t happen. He‘ll break my heart long before he breaks the bro code. Problem is, stolen moments in the dark give me hope that maybe, just maybe… I could break his heart, too.
When gasp-worthy secrets surface and the rules keeping us apart become the very threads drawing us together, we’re left with a dilemma: Follow my brother’s rules...
Or forget them.
*Forgotten Rules is interconnected with the Rules series although reading the other books is NOT required to understand and enjoy this book!
494 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2020
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14 books1,589 followersEliah Greenwood is the author of the Rules series, the online sensation with over 35,000,000 reads. Proud Wattpad verified author and Fiction Awards 2018 winner (readers' choice) in three categories, she loves writing stories where opposites attract and the main guy needs a kick in the... Followed by nearly 100,000 dedicated readers across all social media, she is currently working on the highly anticipated fourth book in her series.
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March 12, 2022
4.75⭐️
these two; are you kidding me?? their banter, their tension, their history??? everything about them. i’m obsessed. i NEED THE NEXT BOOK RIGHT NOW PLEASE I BEG ELIAH PLEASE RELEASE IT PLEASE.
these two; are you kidding me?? their banter, their tension, their history??? everything about them. i’m obsessed. i NEED THE NEXT BOOK RIGHT NOW PLEASE I BEG ELIAH PLEASE RELEASE IT PLEASE.
June 18, 2020
It’s quite possible that I have a new favourite ship in this series. Sorry Waze. I love you dearly but Will and Kass ! OMG. This book was unreal. Fans self excessively unreal.
The tension, the steam, the emotion. Eliah delivered it all. It was off the charts. I absolutely loved our leads. They felt so authentically like teenagers. Their responses to emotion and situations. They’re flawed and who isn’t at that age ! It was so well done. I also loved how it was in the same timeline as Unwritten Rules but it wasn’t repetitive at all! It’s a brand new story!
Eliah has a gift for beautiful quote worthy moments. One of my favourite “he once told me he didn’t want me to look at him like he was broken. What he doesn’t know is, I’ve yet to meet someone who isn’t.” Ah I just LOVED that. Because, true, right. I can’t wait to see more of these two. It especially helped that I was picturing Rudy Pankow as Will Martins. Rudy is a HOTTIE. It made the experience all the more thrilling. Haha. Looove this book.
The tension, the steam, the emotion. Eliah delivered it all. It was off the charts. I absolutely loved our leads. They felt so authentically like teenagers. Their responses to emotion and situations. They’re flawed and who isn’t at that age ! It was so well done. I also loved how it was in the same timeline as Unwritten Rules but it wasn’t repetitive at all! It’s a brand new story!
Eliah has a gift for beautiful quote worthy moments. One of my favourite “he once told me he didn’t want me to look at him like he was broken. What he doesn’t know is, I’ve yet to meet someone who isn’t.” Ah I just LOVED that. Because, true, right. I can’t wait to see more of these two. It especially helped that I was picturing Rudy Pankow as Will Martins. Rudy is a HOTTIE. It made the experience all the more thrilling. Haha. Looove this book.
November 25, 2023
*Forgotten Rules is interconnected with the Rules series although reading the other books is NOT required to understand and enjoy this book!
WHAT A LIE.
Anyway, I know not to believe such lies when I know it's the fourth book in the series. The first three books cover the story of Winter and Haze yet they're still a freaking mystery to me. And I guess it's my bad that I haven't read those books so I can't really connect the events surrounding them. And oh lord there's so much back and forth between the lead characters in this book. The bad kind of back and forth where it's all repetitive. The guy is such a douchebag and honestly, I think the FMC is better without his sorry ass because what's the point of having a boyfriend who can't even say you're his in front of his best friend aka your brother. Sigh. This was a miss for me for sure with all the juvenile writing and cliche parent drama which I had guessed right from the beginning.
WHAT A LIE.
Anyway, I know not to believe such lies when I know it's the fourth book in the series. The first three books cover the story of Winter and Haze yet they're still a freaking mystery to me. And I guess it's my bad that I haven't read those books so I can't really connect the events surrounding them. And oh lord there's so much back and forth between the lead characters in this book. The bad kind of back and forth where it's all repetitive. The guy is such a douchebag and honestly, I think the FMC is better without his sorry ass because what's the point of having a boyfriend who can't even say you're his in front of his best friend aka your brother. Sigh. This was a miss for me for sure with all the juvenile writing and cliche parent drama which I had guessed right from the beginning.
September 28, 2021
UM WHAT WAS THE ENDING?
the fact that i've read this book when the author was still uploading chapters on wattpad and now i'm reading the published book 3 years later 😭 it was nostalgic, rereading this book but also comforting. eliah greenwood just KNOWS how to make a feel-good book and this is definitely the case!!
kasswill are SO CUTE. their banter is superb and their chemistry is 📈📈📈. kass was an iffy character. literally what is up with authors making their male mc's more interesting- will was just funnyy and so charming. he's the definition of your book bf. i'm not the biggest fan of kassidy following will to his motel bc.. 👀 that isn't attractive or cute. if my gf did that, i would drop them, no matter how much i loved them. but then again, maybe will deserved it because he was being pretty private too. like this man was asking for way too much, you want her but you don't want to tell her about your life; the life that you've been hiding from her for like what, the entire time y'all were dating? BUT I GET IT, it's hard to speak up about child neglect and exposure to drugs and- I DON'T KNOW. LITERALLY WHY WAS IT SO HARD IF YOU LOVE HER?
if i'm going to be honest, the plot wasn't the best 😟 it was just so messy. and i'm not going to critque too hard bc ik this is from wattpad.. but honestly what is up with the plot-
- will isn't sharing about his life
- will has a past gf who drowned?
- wil doesn't want to tell kendick about banging his sister?
- kass is angry bc will isn't doing anything to help save their relationship?
- WILL'S DEAD GF IS BACK?
- will's dead gf was flirting with kendick earlier?
(why is everything about will, when can we get some flaws from kass 🤏)
💳 second book needs to come faster please and ty 💳
i also don't understand the whole 'don't date my sister' UM. there's this one page where kendick goes 'haha i know guys, they won't treat her right.' he wants to protect his sister from rude men but he is literally a part of the rude cocky men club, like how does that work. I WANNA KICK HIM IN THE FACE
it just seemss hypocritical. he doesn't let his sister date a 'bad boy' because he doesn't want her to get hurt meanwhile he's here hurting girls, doing just the same amount of damage, if not more. SO i didn't like that. AND NOT TO MENTION, kendick and kass aren't even close?? the only scene where we see them emotionally connected was when kass found out about her dad and her boss and kendick showed the tiniiesttt bit of feeling BUT THAT WAS LITERALLY IT. zero interactions between them, so how much do you even care for your sister kendrick?? this entire rule is just stupid and makes no sense. and it's also the entire reason why kass and will can't be together, WHICH IS EVEN MORE STUPID.
also 😭 some of the quotes were mad cringy. LEMME SHOW A FEW.
'Shut up, Dixon," Will barks.
→ will: 🐶🐶
HE ISN'T A DOG 😭 OUT OF ALL THE WORDS YOU COULD'VE CHOSEN, YOU CHOSE BARK-
"'.. Then I started fighting.'
This piece of information alone fills a hundred gaps.
He learned to fight to protect her .
Not himself.
Her."
→ omg 🥺 kassidy that is so shocking and heartbreaking! i can't believe it!
(for real tho like why does she sound so fake 🤡)
'It's true, I... I love her, man."
→
ok im done
the fact that i've read this book when the author was still uploading chapters on wattpad and now i'm reading the published book 3 years later 😭 it was nostalgic, rereading this book but also comforting. eliah greenwood just KNOWS how to make a feel-good book and this is definitely the case!!
kasswill are SO CUTE. their banter is superb and their chemistry is 📈📈📈. kass was an iffy character. literally what is up with authors making their male mc's more interesting- will was just funnyy and so charming. he's the definition of your book bf. i'm not the biggest fan of kassidy following will to his motel bc.. 👀 that isn't attractive or cute. if my gf did that, i would drop them, no matter how much i loved them. but then again, maybe will deserved it because he was being pretty private too. like this man was asking for way too much, you want her but you don't want to tell her about your life; the life that you've been hiding from her for like what, the entire time y'all were dating? BUT I GET IT, it's hard to speak up about child neglect and exposure to drugs and- I DON'T KNOW. LITERALLY WHY WAS IT SO HARD IF YOU LOVE HER?
if i'm going to be honest, the plot wasn't the best 😟 it was just so messy. and i'm not going to critque too hard bc ik this is from wattpad.. but honestly what is up with the plot-
- will isn't sharing about his life
- will has a past gf who drowned?
- wil doesn't want to tell kendick about banging his sister?
- kass is angry bc will isn't doing anything to help save their relationship?
- WILL'S DEAD GF IS BACK?
- will's dead gf was flirting with kendick earlier?
(why is everything about will, when can we get some flaws from kass 🤏)
💳 second book needs to come faster please and ty 💳
i also don't understand the whole 'don't date my sister' UM. there's this one page where kendick goes 'haha i know guys, they won't treat her right.' he wants to protect his sister from rude men but he is literally a part of the rude cocky men club, like how does that work. I WANNA KICK HIM IN THE FACE
it just seemss hypocritical. he doesn't let his sister date a 'bad boy' because he doesn't want her to get hurt meanwhile he's here hurting girls, doing just the same amount of damage, if not more. SO i didn't like that. AND NOT TO MENTION, kendick and kass aren't even close?? the only scene where we see them emotionally connected was when kass found out about her dad and her boss and kendick showed the tiniiesttt bit of feeling BUT THAT WAS LITERALLY IT. zero interactions between them, so how much do you even care for your sister kendrick?? this entire rule is just stupid and makes no sense. and it's also the entire reason why kass and will can't be together, WHICH IS EVEN MORE STUPID.
also 😭 some of the quotes were mad cringy. LEMME SHOW A FEW.
'Shut up, Dixon," Will barks.
→ will: 🐶🐶
HE ISN'T A DOG 😭 OUT OF ALL THE WORDS YOU COULD'VE CHOSEN, YOU CHOSE BARK-
"'.. Then I started fighting.'
This piece of information alone fills a hundred gaps.
He learned to fight to protect her .
Not himself.
Her."
→ omg 🥺 kassidy that is so shocking and heartbreaking! i can't believe it!
(for real tho like why does she sound so fake 🤡)
'It's true, I... I love her, man."
→
ok im done
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2020
I always won the game until winning meant losing her.
Eliah Greenwood hooked me with the first 3 books in the rules series so I knew after getting glimpses of Kass and Will that I needed to know their story.
I was hooked. Read this in one sitting, reading pages in between adulting and life. I couldn’t put it down for anything or anyone.
Kass has always been seen as the baby sister, off limits so when she strikes up an unlikely friendship with Will, she just wants to be seen for her, not the annoying baby sister.
If you don’t run now, I’m never letting you
Feelings get involved and all the angst will tear your heart out. At some points I wanted to bang Kass’ and Will’s heads together. They frustrated the hell out of me but it just made every page even better!
I need the next book more than air!
I’m already getting withdrawals from this crew so I’m going back to read Waze again!
Eliah Greenwood hooked me with the first 3 books in the rules series so I knew after getting glimpses of Kass and Will that I needed to know their story.
I was hooked. Read this in one sitting, reading pages in between adulting and life. I couldn’t put it down for anything or anyone.
Kass has always been seen as the baby sister, off limits so when she strikes up an unlikely friendship with Will, she just wants to be seen for her, not the annoying baby sister.
If you don’t run now, I’m never letting you
Feelings get involved and all the angst will tear your heart out. At some points I wanted to bang Kass’ and Will’s heads together. They frustrated the hell out of me but it just made every page even better!
I need the next book more than air!
I’m already getting withdrawals from this crew so I’m going back to read Waze again!
June 25, 2020
Disappointing
I am writing this review because I am angry. There was nothing on the page to suggest that this book was not a stand alone. Yet now there isn't even a firm date as to when it will even come out.
I don't mind reading cliffhangers if I at least know when the next book is coming out. That was I don't have to completely read the story again. But having to wait a year? No. I wish I hadn't bought this book.
The story was good but chapter upon chapter was a rehash of what we all know. It got a bit too redundant. Yes, Kass loves Will, she wants him to tell her brother so they don't have to sneak around. Her family is screwy, her best friend is a raving bitch that takes her half the book to figure it out. Enough. Get. To. The. Point. This story could easily have been told in half the number of pages, instead of dragging it out.
Now I have to wait until hell freezes over to get the next book. A bit of advice.....don't drag out a book just to make it better. You could have told the story in one book instead of dragging it out into two....or maybe three. THAT is a sure fire way to lose an audience.
I am writing this review because I am angry. There was nothing on the page to suggest that this book was not a stand alone. Yet now there isn't even a firm date as to when it will even come out.
I don't mind reading cliffhangers if I at least know when the next book is coming out. That was I don't have to completely read the story again. But having to wait a year? No. I wish I hadn't bought this book.
The story was good but chapter upon chapter was a rehash of what we all know. It got a bit too redundant. Yes, Kass loves Will, she wants him to tell her brother so they don't have to sneak around. Her family is screwy, her best friend is a raving bitch that takes her half the book to figure it out. Enough. Get. To. The. Point. This story could easily have been told in half the number of pages, instead of dragging it out.
Now I have to wait until hell freezes over to get the next book. A bit of advice.....don't drag out a book just to make it better. You could have told the story in one book instead of dragging it out into two....or maybe three. THAT is a sure fire way to lose an audience.
June 18, 2020
Welcome back to the Rules series, it’s been way too long and I’ve definitely missed these characters. Forgotten Rules is the fourth instalment but the first with the focus shifted from our beloved Waze. This book starts back at the very beginning but with the spotlight shinning firmly on a new pairing, Will and Kass.
So many stories that will never be told.
So many words that will never be written.
I’m sure, in a way, that’s a good thing. Real stories can be a little too real for readers sometimes. No happy endings, no fairy tales, no promises of everlasting love. And life’s hard enough as it is, right? We don’t want your depressing reality. Give us our happily ever after and babies.
But what if… the words we’ll never get to read are the words we need the most?
It’s a big feat to follow on in a series as superb as this one especially with a character focus shift but Greenwood is a wonderful author and she truly delivered with this book. It was riveting with twists and turns and hurdles to climb that often seemed insurmountable. The lives of these two characters are as complicated as they are heartbreaking but their love for each other is endearing and genuine.
We’re here until the last chord.
The notes may be flat, the lyrics wrong.
But the melody…
The melody is lifelong.
Will and Kass were always somewhat on the sidelines in the first three books and as readers we were following the breadcrumbs of their mysterious potential friendship/relationship. I had so many questions and no clarity even three books in and that’s what made them so intriguing. I just needed to know their story.
I’m just wondering how I could be so dumb to think for a single second that we could ever get along.
I take it back…
William Martins and I are never going to be friends.
On the face of it William Martins and Kassidy Kingston couldn’t be more different, he’s the gorgeous and popular class clown come bad boy and she’s the beautiful and conscientious control freak good girl. He’s also her big brother’s best friend and the one sibling rule they have? You’ve got it – don’t get involved with each other’s friends. Seems simple right? Not really considering Kass has already broken that rule once. What starts off as a flirtatious friendship becomes something more than either of them expected but as to who they really are? They’re so much more than what I thought I knew.
All I can see is red. Red like my heart as it breaks from finding out the first prince in my life is a frog. Red like the blood that spilled out of me when my family drove a knife into my back.
Greenwood writes wonderfully flawed characters – it’s what adds to the believability in her writing. There is no perfection. What we thought we knew about Will and Kass previously was purely surface level. They are so much deeper than I predicted constantly navigating their own insecurities and pain, dysfunctional families and the secrets, lies and drama we expect from the Rules series. One thing’s for sure, they’re not quite as different as they first appeared.
Deep down, I know exactly what the true answer to his question is: I’m not mad at him. I’m mad at myself. No, I’m furious at myself for catching feelings for the guy who has none.
Will has a huge heart; he’s a protector and avenger but what’s more he’s a survivor trying to keep his head above water whilst hiding behind his fun guy cover. I’ve always liked him and his comedic ways but I adore him now and my heart broke for him in this book. Kass is inherently relatable with her neurotic tendencies and need to be accepted and loved. It was so distressing to see her let down by practically everyone she loved and at times I felt like she was somewhat invisible and a little neglected by most of those around her despite the occasions that they had her best interests at heart.
But that’s what we are. What we’ve always been. We’re a terrible, stupid-as-fuck, earth-shattering idea. And here. Now. We’re going to do way more than break the rules.
We’re going to completely forget them.
One of my favourite elements of this book was getting to see the characters we’re so fond of facing situations we’re already familiar with through new eyes. I particularly loved when Kass witnessed Waze in the bathroom with the helmet and at the family dinner – her running commentary is adorable. Intriguing too was Will’s depth of understanding of the characters around him particularly his suspicion of Blake early on. Both characters see far more than the others are aware of.
This book had me captivated from start to finish. It’s well written with engaging and deep characters and an extension of a series I truly adore. I think the love story of Will and Kass will be just as epic as Waze. The ending trapped me right in its snare too – Will, what did you do? This book hangover is going to be real but worth it!
*ARC Review*
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July 4, 2020
Eliah Greenwood has done it again and written another amazing, highly entertaining 5 star read! I loved this book so dang much! Will and Kass’s story was everything I was hoping for and so much more! I’m going to need the next book in their story like now! It’s seriously going to be such a hard wait for book 2 of Kill especially with that ending!!!
We are first introduced to Will and Kass during the first three books in the Rules series which follows Haze and Winter’s story. Kass is Winter’s cousin and Will is Kendrick’s (Winter’s other cousin and Kass’s big brother’s) best friend. We get to know Will as the jokester playboy of the group but you fall in love with his cocky and playful personality. Kass is the serious cousin who has a plan for her life and is going to follow through and achieve her goals no matter what but she’s also an amazing friend and sounding board for Winter.
Going into this book we only know the basics of their personalities and who they are as people. I loved that this book jumps us back in time and we get to see what was happening with Will and Kass in the same timeframe as the first three books. Kass and Kendrick made a pact years ago that best friends would always be off limits when it comes to dating. So now that Kass is falling for Will and breaking one of the only rules that her brother has it really starts to complicate things. From there a secret relationship forms where opposites attract between Will the cocky, playboy, comedian and Kass the serious, goal oriented, girl next door.
Both Will and Kass are beautifully developed into these complex characters throughout this new book. I fell hard for Will. Like really hard he’s for sure one of my new all time favorite male characters. Will has the sweetest most tortured soul around and when you mix that with his playful and cocky personality you get this absolute dreamboat!
Backstories are definitely one of my favorite things to read about! I love getting to know why a character is the way they are, what motivates them and the decisions they make. Will’s backstory blew me away. Even though his mom is literally the worst and addicted to drugs Will goes out of his way to take care of her and provide for her and himself. Which just shows what a caring, hardworking and mature person he is at such a young age. He was forced to grow up fast and seeing his crummy home life gives new light to the playful personality he uses to cope with the crap.
Kass is someone I wasn’t anticipating relating to the way that I did. She was beautifully developed and we get some much needed answers when it comes to her family’s past and present situation. Her “daddy issues” hit super close to home. I strongly connected with Kass and am forever grateful for her character and her story.
I will say you don’t have to read Haze and Winter’s story to enjoy this book. However I highly recommend you do because a) it’s an amazing story and you’ll fall in love with Haze and Winter and b) you’ll gain extra insight to Will and Kass and the timeline of their story.
Thank you so much Eliah Greenwood for sending me an ARC to read! Above is my honest review.
We are first introduced to Will and Kass during the first three books in the Rules series which follows Haze and Winter’s story. Kass is Winter’s cousin and Will is Kendrick’s (Winter’s other cousin and Kass’s big brother’s) best friend. We get to know Will as the jokester playboy of the group but you fall in love with his cocky and playful personality. Kass is the serious cousin who has a plan for her life and is going to follow through and achieve her goals no matter what but she’s also an amazing friend and sounding board for Winter.
Going into this book we only know the basics of their personalities and who they are as people. I loved that this book jumps us back in time and we get to see what was happening with Will and Kass in the same timeframe as the first three books. Kass and Kendrick made a pact years ago that best friends would always be off limits when it comes to dating. So now that Kass is falling for Will and breaking one of the only rules that her brother has it really starts to complicate things. From there a secret relationship forms where opposites attract between Will the cocky, playboy, comedian and Kass the serious, goal oriented, girl next door.
Both Will and Kass are beautifully developed into these complex characters throughout this new book. I fell hard for Will. Like really hard he’s for sure one of my new all time favorite male characters. Will has the sweetest most tortured soul around and when you mix that with his playful and cocky personality you get this absolute dreamboat!
Backstories are definitely one of my favorite things to read about! I love getting to know why a character is the way they are, what motivates them and the decisions they make. Will’s backstory blew me away. Even though his mom is literally the worst and addicted to drugs Will goes out of his way to take care of her and provide for her and himself. Which just shows what a caring, hardworking and mature person he is at such a young age. He was forced to grow up fast and seeing his crummy home life gives new light to the playful personality he uses to cope with the crap.
Kass is someone I wasn’t anticipating relating to the way that I did. She was beautifully developed and we get some much needed answers when it comes to her family’s past and present situation. Her “daddy issues” hit super close to home. I strongly connected with Kass and am forever grateful for her character and her story.
I will say you don’t have to read Haze and Winter’s story to enjoy this book. However I highly recommend you do because a) it’s an amazing story and you’ll fall in love with Haze and Winter and b) you’ll gain extra insight to Will and Kass and the timeline of their story.
Thank you so much Eliah Greenwood for sending me an ARC to read! Above is my honest review.
June 19, 2020
Loved this book! It was such a binge-worthy and addictive read which I couldn’t make myself put down and had me hooked from the first chapter. Each chapter brought something new and unexpected, with not a boring moment! Honestly can’t wait to read more after that ending WOW!
I loved the forbidden romance aspect between the main character, Kass and her brothers best friend, Will, who I completely fell in love with through his witty humour and affection for Kass throughout the book.
This book had more depth to it than i initially thought, at times making me laugh out loud at the flirty banter between the leads or gasping with shock at a twist I didn’t see coming, and at others had me crying for these characters that I’d grown attached to through the pages of this book. The characters were all relatable and fully developed which I could admire despite whether or not I liked or disliked them as people and the protagonists were characters who seemed so realistic and candid that I immediately got invested in their story and the development of their relationship from the get go.
Kass is blunt and loyal, following her heart and emotions even though they may sometimes lead her amiss and she learns lots throughout the course of the book, about herself and about the people closest to her. Will is gorgeous and complex, with a joking and flirtatious exterior, shielding his sensitive and vulnerable interior which is gradually revealed as he opens up. Each of the main characters challenges and pushes each other out of their comfort zones: will trying to make Kass let go of her controlling nature and Kass forcing him in turn to open up and express his feelings. Eliah Greenwood perfectly captures the feeling of falling fast and hard for someone you shouldn’t and failing to suppress that love no matter how hard you try. The book gradually got more and more emotional and I loved seeing the side of Will that nobody else really sees through his happy go lucky charismatic exterior, only coming out when he is with Kass which reflects his growing feelings for her perfectly.
This book is something that’s so much deeper than an average high school romance book and really stands out within the genre- I’m so glad I had the chance to read it. Amazing book that I would happily recommend to friends!
I loved the forbidden romance aspect between the main character, Kass and her brothers best friend, Will, who I completely fell in love with through his witty humour and affection for Kass throughout the book.
This book had more depth to it than i initially thought, at times making me laugh out loud at the flirty banter between the leads or gasping with shock at a twist I didn’t see coming, and at others had me crying for these characters that I’d grown attached to through the pages of this book. The characters were all relatable and fully developed which I could admire despite whether or not I liked or disliked them as people and the protagonists were characters who seemed so realistic and candid that I immediately got invested in their story and the development of their relationship from the get go.
Kass is blunt and loyal, following her heart and emotions even though they may sometimes lead her amiss and she learns lots throughout the course of the book, about herself and about the people closest to her. Will is gorgeous and complex, with a joking and flirtatious exterior, shielding his sensitive and vulnerable interior which is gradually revealed as he opens up. Each of the main characters challenges and pushes each other out of their comfort zones: will trying to make Kass let go of her controlling nature and Kass forcing him in turn to open up and express his feelings. Eliah Greenwood perfectly captures the feeling of falling fast and hard for someone you shouldn’t and failing to suppress that love no matter how hard you try. The book gradually got more and more emotional and I loved seeing the side of Will that nobody else really sees through his happy go lucky charismatic exterior, only coming out when he is with Kass which reflects his growing feelings for her perfectly.
This book is something that’s so much deeper than an average high school romance book and really stands out within the genre- I’m so glad I had the chance to read it. Amazing book that I would happily recommend to friends!
October 3, 2023
Don’t read this book if you are expecting a happy ending. It seems the author has decided to discontinue this series. It’s a shame cause I really enjoyed this book when I read it. I hate when authors start a series but then never finish it. I can understand losing inspiration but at least tell your readers that you aren’t planning on continuing the story instead of waiting years to eventually respond to someone.
June 21, 2022
just gonna go cry myself a river and dig myself a hole to bury myself because i thought this was a standalone :(
June 18, 2020
THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING!
When this beauty landed in my Kindle I was hooked from the prologue and literally could not put it down. I love that we got to see more of Kass and who she is as a person with her sassiness and all. Will is bae, if I wasnt certain Kass was my literal twin I'd be all on that like white on rice. I loved that we got to see deeper into who Will really is and just how much of an amazing man he is. We also got to see Kass' heart and just how underestimated she really is. Oh and I hate Blake but that isn't anything new haha I CANT WAIT for book 2 to see how it all plays out!
When this beauty landed in my Kindle I was hooked from the prologue and literally could not put it down. I love that we got to see more of Kass and who she is as a person with her sassiness and all. Will is bae, if I wasnt certain Kass was my literal twin I'd be all on that like white on rice. I loved that we got to see deeper into who Will really is and just how much of an amazing man he is. We also got to see Kass' heart and just how underestimated she really is. Oh and I hate Blake but that isn't anything new haha I CANT WAIT for book 2 to see how it all plays out!
June 19, 2020
Okay so if you have read the rules series you probably know what I'm talking about. When i first read the rules series after haze it was definitely Will who stole my heart and at that exact moment i knew want more of Will's story and after reading about will and kass i was sure i wanted more of the kill ship. Tbh the ship's name is very apt considering Will loved his best friend's sister😂. Leaving that i highly highly recommend you'll to read the book as it's filled with love, drama and ton of humor. And i thank Eliah for this amazing book lots of love❤️
June 19, 2020
*** I received this book as an ARC ***
Will and Kass’ story is EVERYTHING! I’m convinced Eliah Greenwood picked some of my favorite tropes and decided to write a romance I would love: forbidden love, brother’s best friend, manipulative sketchy BFF, super hot player, opposites attract, secret fighter - I could go on and on! This series features teenagers and the author did such a good job of making them feel authentic. The characters felt real emotions and had real reactions to them.
Kass has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend Blake, who happens to be one of her brother’s closest friends, when she suddenly finds herself in a surprising new friendship with her brother’s other friend, Will. This is a problem because Kass and her brother, Kendrick, have always had one rule: don’t date each other’s friends.
When the two find out they have more in common than they think, and more chemistry than they expected, they have to decide whether they should take the risk and be together or stifle their attractions and hide their longing. Along the way, Kass is dealing with her dad’s recent departure from their family, her brother’s secret fighting hobby, and her Canadian cousin spending the year with them.... and getting way too friendly with the town’s resident bad boy. Will has a tumultuous home life to worry about, and that’s on top of the dark past he refuses to talk about.
I super-ship #Kill and I’m so invested in Alex and Morgan, Haze and Winter, and Ryder! I must know all the things! This book made me feel giddy and heartbroken, laugh out loud, and scream at my kindle when I read the last chapter. I loved this book and I’m so excited to read what comes next! Five stars!
Will and Kass’ story is EVERYTHING! I’m convinced Eliah Greenwood picked some of my favorite tropes and decided to write a romance I would love: forbidden love, brother’s best friend, manipulative sketchy BFF, super hot player, opposites attract, secret fighter - I could go on and on! This series features teenagers and the author did such a good job of making them feel authentic. The characters felt real emotions and had real reactions to them.
Kass has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend Blake, who happens to be one of her brother’s closest friends, when she suddenly finds herself in a surprising new friendship with her brother’s other friend, Will. This is a problem because Kass and her brother, Kendrick, have always had one rule: don’t date each other’s friends.
When the two find out they have more in common than they think, and more chemistry than they expected, they have to decide whether they should take the risk and be together or stifle their attractions and hide their longing. Along the way, Kass is dealing with her dad’s recent departure from their family, her brother’s secret fighting hobby, and her Canadian cousin spending the year with them.... and getting way too friendly with the town’s resident bad boy. Will has a tumultuous home life to worry about, and that’s on top of the dark past he refuses to talk about.
I super-ship #Kill and I’m so invested in Alex and Morgan, Haze and Winter, and Ryder! I must know all the things! This book made me feel giddy and heartbroken, laugh out loud, and scream at my kindle when I read the last chapter. I loved this book and I’m so excited to read what comes next! Five stars!
June 18, 2020
Oh Eliah ! You clever goddess. WTF is all I can say ... I literally couldn’t stop reading. I kept looking at the percentage completed and I’m like there’s NO way this will be finished in one book **insert ugly Kim K cry**. Even though you know the basic backstory and what’s going on with Haze and Winter, I loved that it wasn’t too much or retelling their story that took up this book . I’m not a fan of re reading the previous books in a series in the current book. A mild refresher is just perfect. This slow burn / forbidden Romance was written perfectly. I could picture myself in every scene just watching the whole thing unfold. At times I wanted to junk punch Will for not just telling Kendrick and also running from his demons and I also wanted to slap Kass for being such a pushover with everyone. Like stop letting people tell you what to do !! Stand up for yourself Gah !! Ok maybe I get to invested in the storyline lol. Oh and I wanted to bitch slap Zoe. I was so hoping Kass channeled her inner Kendrick and beat her ass when she found out Zoe backstabbed her and betrayed their friendship. Can’t wait for the next chapter in this story. I’d give the book 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone. It has the perfect amount of suspense , sex and “oh no she didn’ts “ lol. Great job !!! Anxiously awaiting the next one. Please tell me Morgan and Will , will have their own story !!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2022
Typical with a twist
Your basic brother’s best friend romance novel. Kass is perfection personified. Sexy without being slutty. Strong but not overbearing. Will is your standard gorgeous, tortured soul with a hot af alpha possessiveness.
This was well written for what I would categorise as fluff. It’s also significantly lengthy. Not a major issue when the writing was good and the story continued to entertain me.
Your basic brother’s best friend romance novel. Kass is perfection personified. Sexy without being slutty. Strong but not overbearing. Will is your standard gorgeous, tortured soul with a hot af alpha possessiveness.
This was well written for what I would categorise as fluff. It’s also significantly lengthy. Not a major issue when the writing was good and the story continued to entertain me.
March 5, 2021
Good read
The book was good, I enjoyed reading it however cliffhanger much... The story is good with twist but I like to know the end of a story and I don't see a second book to this one coming out. Not cool, we need some updates on when we get to read the next one,it said late 2020 and its already March of 21. Please don't leave us hanging.
The book was good, I enjoyed reading it however cliffhanger much... The story is good with twist but I like to know the end of a story and I don't see a second book to this one coming out. Not cool, we need some updates on when we get to read the next one,it said late 2020 and its already March of 21. Please don't leave us hanging.
August 18, 2021
Through this book you really get a different side to Will. He’s not just a class clown. He’s got his own struggles and values. I LOVE THIS SERIES. Honestly can’t wait for the 5th book of this series!!!! The ending left me speechless.
September 20, 2022
When I started this book I was under the impression that it was a one and done bonus book to the Rules series. But with the cliff hanger at the end, I realized that I was mistaken. So now I am patiently waiting for the sequel…
January 24, 2022
That cliffhanger thoughhhhhhh 😱 I need the second book ASAP
June 27, 2020
Forgotten Rules is perfect.
When I first read Winter and Haze's story (Unwritten Rules) I needed to know more about Kass and Will, and as much as I loved Waze... kill might have won my heart.
when I started reading I read one chapter but was hooked. I kept reading and found myself up late at night devouring their love and chemistry written down on my kindle. One thing is for sure that they're made for each other and I cannot wait to read more of them because I'm on the verge of rereading it even tho I just finished it.
Whenever Kass would ask about Will's home life I could almost sense something was wrong and was intrigued, dying to find out more. Their passionate love life was so well written and I have to admit I loved it!
When the ending came about and Kass was going to get Kendrick I had two things in mind:
1. He knocks Will out.
2. Shit goes down.
Speaking of the ending, I NEED BOOK 2 NOW!
My friends, my siblings, and even my cousins haven't heard the end of me ranting and annoying them about needing book two of Kill. Mia being Lyla took such a huge change in my train of thoughts and I nearly screeched when I saw what just happened-but I didn't since it was 6 am.
Eliah is such a talented and full of ideas I am so glad I came across her books on Wattpad. I wish her the best and cannot wait to support her on the way of her journey!
(Excuse any mistakes or if the review is bad because I'm not that experienced in writing reviews!)
When I first read Winter and Haze's story (Unwritten Rules) I needed to know more about Kass and Will, and as much as I loved Waze... kill might have won my heart.
when I started reading I read one chapter but was hooked. I kept reading and found myself up late at night devouring their love and chemistry written down on my kindle. One thing is for sure that they're made for each other and I cannot wait to read more of them because I'm on the verge of rereading it even tho I just finished it.
Whenever Kass would ask about Will's home life I could almost sense something was wrong and was intrigued, dying to find out more. Their passionate love life was so well written and I have to admit I loved it!
When the ending came about and Kass was going to get Kendrick I had two things in mind:
1. He knocks Will out.
2. Shit goes down.
Speaking of the ending, I NEED BOOK 2 NOW!
My friends, my siblings, and even my cousins haven't heard the end of me ranting and annoying them about needing book two of Kill. Mia being Lyla took such a huge change in my train of thoughts and I nearly screeched when I saw what just happened-but I didn't since it was 6 am.
Eliah is such a talented and full of ideas I am so glad I came across her books on Wattpad. I wish her the best and cannot wait to support her on the way of her journey!
(Excuse any mistakes or if the review is bad because I'm not that experienced in writing reviews!)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2020
i really enjoyed this book, the series was incredible and i just adore the storyline! kass and will are a great ship, but i do have to say that haze and winter have a special place in my heart. This story was so cute and heartbreaking, i loved the characters and wouldn’t change them for the world! Zoey and Blake really pissed me off at times and so did Bianca but they made the story even better. The first three books follow waze’s story and the last follows kill’s i cannot wait to read the rest of kill’s story. The ending had me so shook and confused, cant wait for book 5 🤩
July 10, 2021
I love this book but the author needs to write the second book!
August 20, 2022
Definitely back and forth, and kind of realistic
December 11, 2022
Hero 5⭐Will.
Heroine 5⭐Kass.
Story 5⭐
Writing 5⭐
Steam 4⭐
Romance 4⭐
Angst 4⭐
Secondary Characters 5⭐
Drama 5⭐
Twists 5⭐
Action 5⭐
Recommend - Yes.
Heroine 5⭐Kass.
Story 5⭐
Writing 5⭐
Steam 4⭐
Romance 4⭐
Angst 4⭐
Secondary Characters 5⭐
Drama 5⭐
Twists 5⭐
Action 5⭐
Recommend - Yes.
June 18, 2020
"I always won the game until winning meant losing her."
Move over Waze, because the Rule Breakers have set sail a new ship. That's right: Kill is here, and I AM OBSESSED. I plowed through this book in less than a day because I could not put it down. Will has always been a favourite of mine. I mean, who doesn't love a snarky bad boy who also happens to be a goofball and a teddy bear? And then there's Kass– our sweet and sassy control freak who cannot resist the charms of her big brother's best friend. Can you blame her?
Forgotten Rules is a rollercoaster of feels, and laughs, and the kind of tension that has you begging Eliah Greenwood to just give you the DAMN HEAT ALREADY. (Spoiler alert:)
And. That. Ending. Eliah, hun, we need to have a chat. Because you just flung me off a cliff and I honestly have no idea what to do with myself while I wait. So, excuse me while I go lie on the floor like a depressed Lio and listen to "If The World Was Ending" by JP Saxe & Julia Michaels on repeat while I read this book a dozen more times.
Move over Waze, because the Rule Breakers have set sail a new ship. That's right: Kill is here, and I AM OBSESSED. I plowed through this book in less than a day because I could not put it down. Will has always been a favourite of mine. I mean, who doesn't love a snarky bad boy who also happens to be a goofball and a teddy bear? And then there's Kass– our sweet and sassy control freak who cannot resist the charms of her big brother's best friend. Can you blame her?
Forgotten Rules is a rollercoaster of feels, and laughs, and the kind of tension that has you begging Eliah Greenwood to just give you the DAMN HEAT ALREADY. (Spoiler alert:)
And. That. Ending. Eliah, hun, we need to have a chat. Because you just flung me off a cliff and I honestly have no idea what to do with myself while I wait. So, excuse me while I go lie on the floor like a depressed Lio and listen to "If The World Was Ending" by JP Saxe & Julia Michaels on repeat while I read this book a dozen more times.
June 19, 2020
Y'all I don't even know where to start. Eliah Greenwood has sucked me into this series so far that I'll never be able to leave. I loved Haze and Winter and they were hard act to follow up, but Greenwood does not disappoint. Will and Kass are just as addicting as Waze was.
Will and Kass form an unlikely friendship that turns into something some more. But there's always been one rule between Kass and Kendrick, they don't date each other's friends. And the rule for Kendrix and his friends, Kass is off limits. The rules are laid down, and forgotten quickly with these two.
Forgotten Rules is angsty and mesmerizing. The push and pull, and back and forth between these two is off the charts. Everytime I had to stop reading to adult I wanted to scream. There were many times I did scream at these two while wishing I could slap them.
Eliah Greenwood has mastered the art of angst. I'm completely obsessed with her books. She's created this group of characters that leave me needing more every time I read them. Will and Kass are the absolute perfect follow up to Waze. Greenwood delivers her characters and plot with flawless writing.
Forgotten Rules is a 5 start MUST read! The Rules series has quickly become one of my favorites. I need the next book more than I need air!
Will and Kass form an unlikely friendship that turns into something some more. But there's always been one rule between Kass and Kendrick, they don't date each other's friends. And the rule for Kendrix and his friends, Kass is off limits. The rules are laid down, and forgotten quickly with these two.
Forgotten Rules is angsty and mesmerizing. The push and pull, and back and forth between these two is off the charts. Everytime I had to stop reading to adult I wanted to scream. There were many times I did scream at these two while wishing I could slap them.
Eliah Greenwood has mastered the art of angst. I'm completely obsessed with her books. She's created this group of characters that leave me needing more every time I read them. Will and Kass are the absolute perfect follow up to Waze. Greenwood delivers her characters and plot with flawless writing.
Forgotten Rules is a 5 start MUST read! The Rules series has quickly become one of my favorites. I need the next book more than I need air!
June 20, 2020
Eliah has definitely done it again, i’m in love with ‘kill’ and i don’t think i’ll ever want to stop loving them, their story is a constant push and pull but deep down they know that the control freak kass and reckless will belong together. Eliah will have you on the edge of your seat ready to scream at your phone or book because you’re that hooked. I thoroughly recommend you can’t find this good of a romance anywhere else, it’s truly unique and mesmerising how every detail fits them perfectly and helps mould their story with eachother. With this good of a romance you’ll go through all human emotions possible and not be able to put it down for a second, waiting steadily for the next. There’s an apparent dream filled with plots, angst and characters, and Eliah manages to bring it all alive together flawlessly to give us these masterpieces we don’t deserve. You won’t be disappointed and I suggest you buy a copy right now if you haven’t already! It’s certainly an amazing trip you’ll never regret going on.
January 26, 2023
After reading winter and Hazes story I kinda got a bit of the gist of this one, but boy do I love these characters. Will is such an amazing MMC and so is Kass. I love how they love. Eliah Greenwood's stories have been gripping and tortured. I'm obsessed and cannot wait for this sequel.
June 19, 2020
Forgotten Rules is most definitely another 5 star read for me! Eliah Greenwood slayed this book with Kass and Will. I am always a sucker for a good best friend’s brother romance and this book did not disappoint. It was the perfect dose of: heartfelt, comedy, drama and some heartbreaks that was combined to create one stunning story!
Kass is the sassy girl who has been hurt in the past, but really just wants to find someone who will love her and not play her. Her character development and growth throughout the story was magnificent! I was so happy to watch it! Will, gah, what can I say, he is an absolute charmer who has so many hidden layers that not many people are able to see past the funny playboy who is always cracking jokes, but Kass does!
I fell in love with this story and read it in one night because I could not put it down. Just when I thought Kass and Will would receive their HEA, boom, SURPRISE! I cannot wait for the next story!
If you enjoy brother’s best friend romances with some comedy weaved throughout, then grab your copy or Forgotten Rules today!!
Kass is the sassy girl who has been hurt in the past, but really just wants to find someone who will love her and not play her. Her character development and growth throughout the story was magnificent! I was so happy to watch it! Will, gah, what can I say, he is an absolute charmer who has so many hidden layers that not many people are able to see past the funny playboy who is always cracking jokes, but Kass does!
I fell in love with this story and read it in one night because I could not put it down. Just when I thought Kass and Will would receive their HEA, boom, SURPRISE! I cannot wait for the next story!
If you enjoy brother’s best friend romances with some comedy weaved throughout, then grab your copy or Forgotten Rules today!!
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