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London Prep #4
The Key
It’s my final day at Kensington School, and my exchange is coming to an end. My flight for New York leaves tomorrow, and I’m not ready to say goodbye to the boys I love.
But then three key things happened at school. Noah told me to forget about him, Harry broke up with me, and I finally kissed Noah Williams.
When I kissed him in the lunchroom in front of everyone, it was out of anger. I wanted to prove to Harry that I didn’t have feelings for Noah.
But I was wrong.
The kiss was incredible. But it was also a mistake. Harry watched it happen, Mohammad sat in shock, and Noah told me that he would never forgive me. I made a huge, public mess of things. But thankfully, it’s time for me to leave. I’m going to take Noah’s advice and cut all ties.
No good-byes.
No apologies.
No more heartbreak.
I’m going to leave the three boys I love in London, hoping that they’ll be able to pick up the pieces of their friendship. And maybe in the process, they’ll find the pieces of my broken heart.
Because I know I’ll be going to New York without it.
But then three key things happened at school. Noah told me to forget about him, Harry broke up with me, and I finally kissed Noah Williams.
When I kissed him in the lunchroom in front of everyone, it was out of anger. I wanted to prove to Harry that I didn’t have feelings for Noah.
But I was wrong.
The kiss was incredible. But it was also a mistake. Harry watched it happen, Mohammad sat in shock, and Noah told me that he would never forgive me. I made a huge, public mess of things. But thankfully, it’s time for me to leave. I’m going to take Noah’s advice and cut all ties.
No good-byes.
No apologies.
No more heartbreak.
I’m going to leave the three boys I love in London, hoping that they’ll be able to pick up the pieces of their friendship. And maybe in the process, they’ll find the pieces of my broken heart.
Because I know I’ll be going to New York without it.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 23, 2021
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About the author
Jillian Dodd
247 books6,733 followersJillian Dodd is a USA Today bestselling mother-daughter duo made up of Jill and Kenzie — two writers, one pen name, and a shared love for fun, binge-worthy YA romance.
With over fifty books and millions of happy readers, their stories range from small-town love in That Boy to glamorous adventures and swoony YA boarding school dramas in The Keatyn Chronicles, London Prep, Spy Girl, and beyond.
Jill lives in sunny Florida with her husband, while Kenzie lives in Scotland with her husband and family. When they’re not writing across time zones, you’ll find them planning their next adventure or dreaming up lovable stories readers can’t put down.
With over fifty books and millions of happy readers, their stories range from small-town love in That Boy to glamorous adventures and swoony YA boarding school dramas in The Keatyn Chronicles, London Prep, Spy Girl, and beyond.
Jill lives in sunny Florida with her husband, while Kenzie lives in Scotland with her husband and family. When they’re not writing across time zones, you’ll find them planning their next adventure or dreaming up lovable stories readers can’t put down.
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February 21, 2021
4 stars
I can't get enough of Mallory and her boys in this series! I'm so engrossed while reading these books. Completely unputdownable. Jillian Dodd writes teenage angst so well and I never want this series to end.
It's Mallory's last day at Kensington Prep and it's a whirlwind. She's not ready to say goodbye in a lot of ways, but in other ways she is. She's succumbed to her fate of a life back in NYC. This book took a bit of a turn I didn't see coming but I loved it! You'll need to read it for yourself to see what ;)
As much as I love Mallory in this book, Mohammad totally stole the show in this one. More than usual anyway. I couldn't get enough of him. And we all know Noah is who I want with Mallory when it's all said and done, but I was shocked with how much I loved Harry as well. I'm also happy Mia has finally made an appearance.
I've said it once and I'll say it again, these books are addictive. With each book I read, I only want more. After the few different twists and turns this one took, I can't wait to see what's going to happen next! The Key was fun, emotional, angsty, and made me smile and laugh. I adored this book!
I can't get enough of Mallory and her boys in this series! I'm so engrossed while reading these books. Completely unputdownable. Jillian Dodd writes teenage angst so well and I never want this series to end.
It's Mallory's last day at Kensington Prep and it's a whirlwind. She's not ready to say goodbye in a lot of ways, but in other ways she is. She's succumbed to her fate of a life back in NYC. This book took a bit of a turn I didn't see coming but I loved it! You'll need to read it for yourself to see what ;)
As much as I love Mallory in this book, Mohammad totally stole the show in this one. More than usual anyway. I couldn't get enough of him. And we all know Noah is who I want with Mallory when it's all said and done, but I was shocked with how much I loved Harry as well. I'm also happy Mia has finally made an appearance.
I've said it once and I'll say it again, these books are addictive. With each book I read, I only want more. After the few different twists and turns this one took, I can't wait to see what's going to happen next! The Key was fun, emotional, angsty, and made me smile and laugh. I adored this book!
February 15, 2021
I had no idea what to expect reading this 4th story in the London Prep series and it took me completely by surprise where Jillian took me this time. I pretty much did nothing else over the weekend but read this from cover to cover, I could not put this down!
The last book left Mallory in trouble at school, confused, sad, a bit angry and just wanting to put everything that happened in London behind her when she gets on the plane home to America the next day.
In my imaginary world Noah was going to show up at the airport and kiss the hell out of her. Then he was going to arrive in America on his own exchange programme and he would date Mallory, fall deeper in love, go to the same college as her and they lived happily ever after… spoiler alert - this did not happen. At. All.
Mallory did say the tough goodbyes to everyone near and dear to her before she left but it was with a heavy heart. Did she choose to be with Harry from the beginning because he was cute and fun? Would she have chosen to be with Noah if she had met him first? Why was Harry so quick to friend zone her after he found out how much Noah cared for her? Maybe her connection with Harry was more than she thought it was? Can anyone work out what Noah is thinking?
I have been #teamNoah right through this series and I am bereft at the lack of kissing in this story. We spend a lot of time inside Mallory’s head as she tries to figure out how she got to where she is with these two gorgeous boys. I love how open and raw Harry is with her. However, I love the intensity of Noah, he holds back so much and I cannot wait to see what happens when Mallory gets the full impact of him. I desperately need more!! #teamNoah
The last book left Mallory in trouble at school, confused, sad, a bit angry and just wanting to put everything that happened in London behind her when she gets on the plane home to America the next day.
In my imaginary world Noah was going to show up at the airport and kiss the hell out of her. Then he was going to arrive in America on his own exchange programme and he would date Mallory, fall deeper in love, go to the same college as her and they lived happily ever after… spoiler alert - this did not happen. At. All.
Mallory did say the tough goodbyes to everyone near and dear to her before she left but it was with a heavy heart. Did she choose to be with Harry from the beginning because he was cute and fun? Would she have chosen to be with Noah if she had met him first? Why was Harry so quick to friend zone her after he found out how much Noah cared for her? Maybe her connection with Harry was more than she thought it was? Can anyone work out what Noah is thinking?
I have been #teamNoah right through this series and I am bereft at the lack of kissing in this story. We spend a lot of time inside Mallory’s head as she tries to figure out how she got to where she is with these two gorgeous boys. I love how open and raw Harry is with her. However, I love the intensity of Noah, he holds back so much and I cannot wait to see what happens when Mallory gets the full impact of him. I desperately need more!! #teamNoah
February 13, 2021
"Being here is even worse if I don't have you,"
" You have me."
"Not really."
If you have made it to this review you know LP3 left us on a rather STRONG cliffhanger... Mallory maliciously made her first kiss with Noah public.... and it was GASP worthy.
It's hard to write a review on this one without giving away spoilers, so here is my confession.
Of all the series I've ever read I've never been so consumed by love and also destroyed at the same time.
JD is the queen of cliffhangers and dragging your heart on a string for a long while before you get your happy ending.... (mean mean woman.)
Book 1 we fell in love with Harry, Book 2 we were torn between two boys, and book 3 we were back in high school ourselves trying to crawl into Noah's sweatpants... but book 4 is 100% about Mallory, her struggle to let go... oh and Mohammad!
Yes I said Mohammad! He was the real MVP who made me smile and enjoy small moments before returning to my wallowing. (show me those sultry eyes)
If you haven't read this series yet here are the reasons you should:
-whats better than high school drama?
-love triangles.... the strongest teams since team Jacob and team Edward
-London... where the fashion is great and the boys have accents
-a reason to scream and yell at something other than your significant other
-you like the CW gossip girl and need to read it
What was missing for me in this book:
kissing.... kissing.... and kissing.
As a total romantic who dives into these books for the SWOON worthy moments... I feel like I left my high school prom and my date left with someone else
As head cheerleader for the #teamnoah fan club... I will have to listen to some TSWIFT and ED SHEERAN until I get my HEA... because if you don't believe... you won't achieve.
Cheers to nights of healing, hallways, and hotels!
Rating:
story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
romance: love triangle/HS love
character⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
steam-about as dirty as a Kids Bop song
Song:
" You have me."
"Not really."
If you have made it to this review you know LP3 left us on a rather STRONG cliffhanger... Mallory maliciously made her first kiss with Noah public.... and it was GASP worthy.
It's hard to write a review on this one without giving away spoilers, so here is my confession.
Of all the series I've ever read I've never been so consumed by love and also destroyed at the same time.
JD is the queen of cliffhangers and dragging your heart on a string for a long while before you get your happy ending.... (mean mean woman.)
Book 1 we fell in love with Harry, Book 2 we were torn between two boys, and book 3 we were back in high school ourselves trying to crawl into Noah's sweatpants... but book 4 is 100% about Mallory, her struggle to let go... oh and Mohammad!
Yes I said Mohammad! He was the real MVP who made me smile and enjoy small moments before returning to my wallowing. (show me those sultry eyes)
If you haven't read this series yet here are the reasons you should:
-whats better than high school drama?
-love triangles.... the strongest teams since team Jacob and team Edward
-London... where the fashion is great and the boys have accents
-a reason to scream and yell at something other than your significant other
-you like the CW gossip girl and need to read it
What was missing for me in this book:
kissing.... kissing.... and kissing.
As a total romantic who dives into these books for the SWOON worthy moments... I feel like I left my high school prom and my date left with someone else
As head cheerleader for the #teamnoah fan club... I will have to listen to some TSWIFT and ED SHEERAN until I get my HEA... because if you don't believe... you won't achieve.
Cheers to nights of healing, hallways, and hotels!
Rating:
story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
romance: love triangle/HS love
character⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
steam-about as dirty as a Kids Bop song
Song:
Give it to You by Jillian Michaels
February 23, 2021
"I think that somehow, I love them both."
Whew! Heartbreak rodeo!
How am I doing? Other than my completely shattered heart, I’m great! I’m fine. Maybe I’ll get hit by a bus. Dramatic much? YES. Just like Mallory. 😛🤣😉
An author is phenomenal writer, if they can make you feel a range of emotions: happy, sad, confused, shocked, anxious, furious, devastated. That’s Jillian Dodd. Her story telling skills have the ability to elicit emotions from readers. Emotions ™. And LP4: The Key is guaranteed to bring out some feelings! ALL THE FEELINGS! For me. I’m sad. Sad for Mallory. For Noah. And Harry. Poor Mal is in desperate need of a redo. Like several redos. BUT...Mohammad. 👏🏼 Clap it up for Mo👏🏼! Watch your knickers and his sultry eyes. And Mia! I'm so glad we got to meet her in this book. Her drawing of Noah had me LOL! Readers...LP4 is a roller coaster ride and you will most likely read it in 24 hours! And I’m not talking about a Disneyland coaster. I’m talking Goliath. Colossus. CraZanity. Drop of Doom. Scream. Six Flags rides. BIG. Catch my drift? Hang on tight! Take note of the very last sentence in the book... It is exactly how you'll feel!
Jillian, don’t make me wait six months for the next book! I’m going to need at least 5 kisses. And that movie night. Now where are my Noah Williams' sweats? I need them to wallow over a big box of chocolates. I'm going to go cry and fall asleep way too early.
#IsThisAKissingBook
Thank you, thank you to Jillian for sending me an advanced copy. I don’t think I’ve ever read one of your books so fast! 😂
🎶 Song: Apologize by One Republic 🎶
Whew! Heartbreak rodeo!
How am I doing? Other than my completely shattered heart, I’m great! I’m fine. Maybe I’ll get hit by a bus. Dramatic much? YES. Just like Mallory. 😛🤣😉
An author is phenomenal writer, if they can make you feel a range of emotions: happy, sad, confused, shocked, anxious, furious, devastated. That’s Jillian Dodd. Her story telling skills have the ability to elicit emotions from readers. Emotions ™. And LP4: The Key is guaranteed to bring out some feelings! ALL THE FEELINGS! For me. I’m sad. Sad for Mallory. For Noah. And Harry. Poor Mal is in desperate need of a redo. Like several redos. BUT...Mohammad. 👏🏼 Clap it up for Mo👏🏼! Watch your knickers and his sultry eyes. And Mia! I'm so glad we got to meet her in this book. Her drawing of Noah had me LOL! Readers...LP4 is a roller coaster ride and you will most likely read it in 24 hours! And I’m not talking about a Disneyland coaster. I’m talking Goliath. Colossus. CraZanity. Drop of Doom. Scream. Six Flags rides. BIG. Catch my drift? Hang on tight! Take note of the very last sentence in the book... It is exactly how you'll feel!
Jillian, don’t make me wait six months for the next book! I’m going to need at least 5 kisses. And that movie night. Now where are my Noah Williams' sweats? I need them to wallow over a big box of chocolates. I'm going to go cry and fall asleep way too early.
#IsThisAKissingBook
Thank you, thank you to Jillian for sending me an advanced copy. I don’t think I’ve ever read one of your books so fast! 😂
🎶 Song: Apologize by One Republic 🎶
February 13, 2021
Just know I’m currently suffering and screaming into the abyss. Will return to write a proper review soon. 😫
February 23, 2021
Welcome back to the drama filled adventure that is Mallory's love life!! This series has me flippin' pages as fast as Noah's mood changes 😜... It sure makes my highschool days look boring but that's okay! Strap in folks because this book is one wild, emotional bumpy ride!!
As far as cliffys go that wasn't toooooo bad after the last one! I mean it still has me dying for more sexy Noah STAT! I NEEEEED for my couple to get together already. 😭 I love them but man this one hurt my heart a lot. So many bridges to be rebuilt. I did really miss all the sexual tension (*cough* bathroom scenes) and all the flirting. I just want ALLLLL the kisses in the next one please!! COME ON, TEAM NOAH! I'm still proclaiming myself as one of the Captain's of the Noah Williams Fan Club. Let make it happen!!!
But the real question is.. HOW DO I SURVIVE TILL OCTOBER?!!! Jillian, why are you doing this to my heart!
*Thank you so much to Jillian for the ARC!!*
As far as cliffys go that wasn't toooooo bad after the last one! I mean it still has me dying for more sexy Noah STAT! I NEEEEED for my couple to get together already. 😭 I love them but man this one hurt my heart a lot. So many bridges to be rebuilt. I did really miss all the sexual tension (*cough* bathroom scenes) and all the flirting. I just want ALLLLL the kisses in the next one please!! COME ON, TEAM NOAH! I'm still proclaiming myself as one of the Captain's of the Noah Williams Fan Club. Let make it happen!!!
But the real question is.. HOW DO I SURVIVE TILL OCTOBER?!!! Jillian, why are you doing this to my heart!
*Thank you so much to Jillian for the ARC!!*
February 14, 2021
The Key ● London Prep Book 4
*ARC Review*
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@jilliandodd
I should have known Jillian was going to get me all worked up, then just leave me hanging... One minute I had tears in my eyes & my heart was broken, then I was laughing so hard I was crying, then I was swooning over those sweet guys 😍 Mohammad had me cracking up the whole time. I wanted to snuggle Harry & give Noah all the kisses 💋
These characters are so amazing. Jillian has a way of writing that makes you fall in love with the characters. They are so well developed with such unique personalities. The characters in her books always stick with me for life ❤
I'm looking forward to the next installment....still #teamnoah 😉
*ARC Review*
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@jilliandodd
I should have known Jillian was going to get me all worked up, then just leave me hanging... One minute I had tears in my eyes & my heart was broken, then I was laughing so hard I was crying, then I was swooning over those sweet guys 😍 Mohammad had me cracking up the whole time. I wanted to snuggle Harry & give Noah all the kisses 💋
These characters are so amazing. Jillian has a way of writing that makes you fall in love with the characters. They are so well developed with such unique personalities. The characters in her books always stick with me for life ❤
I'm looking forward to the next installment....still #teamnoah 😉
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April 6, 2021So I’ll have to explain. It was one of those unfortunate things where the snowball effect just, took over. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I kissed a boy in the hallway. I got in a fight over said boy with another girl. And then, for some unknown reason, I kissed his best friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I will, eventually, have to explain myself.
Read The Key!!
I kissed a boy in the hallway. I got in a fight over said boy with another girl. And then, for some unknown reason, I kissed his best friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I will, eventually, have to explain myself.
Read The Key!!
February 18, 2021
Feels 2
Steam 0
Storyline 5
Overall Rating 5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
What the...Jillian! How could you end it like this? The pages just flew by as I read this story and before I knew it I was gaping at the end. It’s finally time for Mallory to go home and due to her impulsiveness...she may have burned a few bridges. But then everything takes a huge twist and Mallory is not prepared for her next undertaking. Loved the boys and how they are dealing with the post Mallory apocalypse. So entertaining and teen angst bubbling over just about every freaking where. I’m addicted to this series like Mallory is hooked on Noah’s sweatpants. I’ll be over here in the corner...waiting for my next Boys Club fix.
Steam 0
Storyline 5
Overall Rating 5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
What the...Jillian! How could you end it like this? The pages just flew by as I read this story and before I knew it I was gaping at the end. It’s finally time for Mallory to go home and due to her impulsiveness...she may have burned a few bridges. But then everything takes a huge twist and Mallory is not prepared for her next undertaking. Loved the boys and how they are dealing with the post Mallory apocalypse. So entertaining and teen angst bubbling over just about every freaking where. I’m addicted to this series like Mallory is hooked on Noah’s sweatpants. I’ll be over here in the corner...waiting for my next Boys Club fix.
February 16, 2021
I don't even know where to start with this review. It took a few days to finally get my head straight. I'm not sure that a series has hit me so hard as London Prep has. Jillian is good at dangling that piece of cake in front of you, and when you think you almost had it, BAM end of the book, and you're left sitting there wondering what just happened. It didn't leave me as speechless as Book 3 but still left me sitting there starring into the abyss.
There isn't much I can say about the book without giving too much away. Mallory is on damage control duty since her outburst in the cafeteria, breaking Noah's heart. Okay, and Harry' too but he has more than one issue. I'm going to say this now and don't come at me because it won't change my mind. Harry is using Mallory as a bandaid, to be there when he is lonely and needing emotional support. Yes, I'm sure he really does love her and cares for her but it isn't on the same level as Noah. Harry needs to be on his own team and work on himself. The faster everyone realizes this, the better.
The amount of love I have for Noah is crazy. Yes, I have my many book crushes but Noah has a special place and he always will. Mallory is finally, well sort of, realizing that her actions have consequences and not everything is going to go her way. She's learning that she can't just hide from her problems and needs to face them head-on. Luckily she has some amazing friends by her side while she navigates through her decisions. Shoutout to Mohammad for being the real MVP. We all could use a friend like him.
Overall I enjoyed the book. I feel as if this is the book where we learn more about each character. As much as I want, no NEED the ending, it was nice getting to know them more. There are some new characters introduced, other relationships potentially sprouting, and a love triangle that keeps getting deeper. If you're into drama, love triangles, cute boys with hot accents then I recommend this series to you. You won't regret it. Well, maybe a little since the series isn't over and Jillian leaves you stranded at the end of a cliff, dangling, waiting for the next book trying to figure out how to get down. But it's worth it.
There isn't much I can say about the book without giving too much away. Mallory is on damage control duty since her outburst in the cafeteria, breaking Noah's heart. Okay, and Harry' too but he has more than one issue. I'm going to say this now and don't come at me because it won't change my mind. Harry is using Mallory as a bandaid, to be there when he is lonely and needing emotional support. Yes, I'm sure he really does love her and cares for her but it isn't on the same level as Noah. Harry needs to be on his own team and work on himself. The faster everyone realizes this, the better.
The amount of love I have for Noah is crazy. Yes, I have my many book crushes but Noah has a special place and he always will. Mallory is finally, well sort of, realizing that her actions have consequences and not everything is going to go her way. She's learning that she can't just hide from her problems and needs to face them head-on. Luckily she has some amazing friends by her side while she navigates through her decisions. Shoutout to Mohammad for being the real MVP. We all could use a friend like him.
Overall I enjoyed the book. I feel as if this is the book where we learn more about each character. As much as I want, no NEED the ending, it was nice getting to know them more. There are some new characters introduced, other relationships potentially sprouting, and a love triangle that keeps getting deeper. If you're into drama, love triangles, cute boys with hot accents then I recommend this series to you. You won't regret it. Well, maybe a little since the series isn't over and Jillian leaves you stranded at the end of a cliff, dangling, waiting for the next book trying to figure out how to get down. But it's worth it.
February 17, 2021
Stephannie's 5 Star Review:
Jillian Dodd is an amazing writer and her series are amazing that I get hooked from the very beginning of each and every series. This series has me gitty.
I had no idea about the direction of this book and I have no idea what is coming next. But I want to know, no... I NEED to know! I read it cover to cover in hours.
Mallory is a hot mess when things ended in book 3. She is in trouble at school, and her emotions are all over the place. She is confused, sad, and angry. She wants to flee everything and go back home. What happens next rocks WILL ROCK HER TO THE CORE! I can't give much more because I don't want to give any hints of what is to come next. But this isn't over and this one leaving me rereading the last few chapters and wanting to know more. I NEED MORE! I can't wait to find out what is coming next. #TEAMNOAH
Jillian Dodd is an amazing writer and her series are amazing that I get hooked from the very beginning of each and every series. This series has me gitty.
I had no idea about the direction of this book and I have no idea what is coming next. But I want to know, no... I NEED to know! I read it cover to cover in hours.
Mallory is a hot mess when things ended in book 3. She is in trouble at school, and her emotions are all over the place. She is confused, sad, and angry. She wants to flee everything and go back home. What happens next rocks WILL ROCK HER TO THE CORE! I can't give much more because I don't want to give any hints of what is to come next. But this isn't over and this one leaving me rereading the last few chapters and wanting to know more. I NEED MORE! I can't wait to find out what is coming next. #TEAMNOAH
February 5, 2021
I’m so obsessed with this amazing author. Her work is beyond phenomenal.
February 4, 2021
Added it!
This series is soooo great! One of my favorite series and I read a lot of books! I can’t wait! Counting down the days!
This series is soooo great! One of my favorite series and I read a lot of books! I can’t wait! Counting down the days!
March 11, 2021
This series literally keeps you on your toes & just keeps getting better & better with each release.
Book 4 of London Prep: The Key by Jillian Dodd
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5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Rating: PG-13 (no descriptive sex scenes, some minor swearing, alcohol use)
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As I have said a million times before, Jillian Dodd is the Queen of Cliffhangers + The Key did not disappoint. Picking up right after The Kiss Mallory is headed back to New York after her student exchange is over, leaving 3 boys who have changed her life whether she wanted them to or not. In The Key, we see Mallory trying to defuse + repair after the bomb in The Kiss. If you love lots of angst, love triangles, taking mental trips to Europe, a sassy New Yorker, + British boys then you should definitely pick up a copy of The London Prep series! Book 5 continues on October 19th!
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If you’ve read any of The London Prep series you are either #teamnoah or #teamharry. In The Key, I feel like we only got to see glimpses of Noah, even though he was in every chapter. I feel like Mallory, missing someone that’s sitting right in front of you. It’s just not the same. Read + you’ll know why! #teamnoah
Book 4 of London Prep: The Key by Jillian Dodd
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5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Rating: PG-13 (no descriptive sex scenes, some minor swearing, alcohol use)
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As I have said a million times before, Jillian Dodd is the Queen of Cliffhangers + The Key did not disappoint. Picking up right after The Kiss Mallory is headed back to New York after her student exchange is over, leaving 3 boys who have changed her life whether she wanted them to or not. In The Key, we see Mallory trying to defuse + repair after the bomb in The Kiss. If you love lots of angst, love triangles, taking mental trips to Europe, a sassy New Yorker, + British boys then you should definitely pick up a copy of The London Prep series! Book 5 continues on October 19th!
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If you’ve read any of The London Prep series you are either #teamnoah or #teamharry. In The Key, I feel like we only got to see glimpses of Noah, even though he was in every chapter. I feel like Mallory, missing someone that’s sitting right in front of you. It’s just not the same. Read + you’ll know why! #teamnoah
February 15, 2021
“Being here is even worse if I don’t have you.”
“You have me.”
“Not really.”
OH. MY. YESSS!!! Jillian Dodd can’t release the stories fast enough in the series called London Prep that’s quickly become both my ache and addiction. I’m so IN AWE of Dodd’s magical words. Dodd perfectly nails the teenage mind—the angst, the character complexity, the drama, the emotions—as she intricately captures the teenage heart in the fourth installment to the enthralling London Prep Series. This teen tale is the sweetest torture!
Wholly original and heartfelt, written in an engaging and emotional voice, an irresistible tale of experiencing the mind-bending heights of first love and finding forever friends. Told through a strong and stunning teen studying abroad, London Prep is a tangled hero and heroine web woven into a heart-hitting romance. I fell so hard for the American girl, three British boys, and their friends and families. Mallory, Harry, and Noah and his family hold a special place in my heart. Complex characters with many layers and I loved every one.
This book made my heart ache and swell, from one breath to the next. It intertwines the joy and pain of discovering who you are with the challenges and complexities that arise from finding friendship and love. A spellbinding romance that sucked me in from the very first page and left me aching for more. I was on the emotional edge, high from the delicious drama, and so hungry for the hero and heroine to finally become one.
Infused with vivid, delicious dialogue and addicting angst, written with heart and hope, and bound by friendship and love, this gem of a novel has everything that I want in a YA romance ... high school romance at its best! The London Prep stories continue to wow me with this series among the best in its genre. I treasured every page.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ deliciously decadent stars
➡️ https://amzn.to/3rWpvns
Reviewed on behalf of Bookalicious Babes Blog
“You have me.”
“Not really.”
OH. MY. YESSS!!! Jillian Dodd can’t release the stories fast enough in the series called London Prep that’s quickly become both my ache and addiction. I’m so IN AWE of Dodd’s magical words. Dodd perfectly nails the teenage mind—the angst, the character complexity, the drama, the emotions—as she intricately captures the teenage heart in the fourth installment to the enthralling London Prep Series. This teen tale is the sweetest torture!
Wholly original and heartfelt, written in an engaging and emotional voice, an irresistible tale of experiencing the mind-bending heights of first love and finding forever friends. Told through a strong and stunning teen studying abroad, London Prep is a tangled hero and heroine web woven into a heart-hitting romance. I fell so hard for the American girl, three British boys, and their friends and families. Mallory, Harry, and Noah and his family hold a special place in my heart. Complex characters with many layers and I loved every one.
This book made my heart ache and swell, from one breath to the next. It intertwines the joy and pain of discovering who you are with the challenges and complexities that arise from finding friendship and love. A spellbinding romance that sucked me in from the very first page and left me aching for more. I was on the emotional edge, high from the delicious drama, and so hungry for the hero and heroine to finally become one.
Infused with vivid, delicious dialogue and addicting angst, written with heart and hope, and bound by friendship and love, this gem of a novel has everything that I want in a YA romance ... high school romance at its best! The London Prep stories continue to wow me with this series among the best in its genre. I treasured every page.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ deliciously decadent stars
➡️ https://amzn.to/3rWpvns
Reviewed on behalf of Bookalicious Babes Blog
February 17, 2021
This might just be my favourite book in the series yet! This book picks up right where the third book leaves off and is filled with all kinds of drama and surprises!
I *might* have shed a few tears in the beginning, as it was pretty emotional while she had to pack up all of her stuff and say her goodbyes, but the story definitely wasn’t all sad. Be PREPared to feel allll the emotions!
While I’ve always been #TeamNoah, there were definitely times while I was reading this that I was so frustrated and confused with Mallory and Noah, I just wanted to reach through the pages and shake them to find out exactly where their heads were at because they seem to be all over the place when it comes to what they want from one another.
And Harry! He just keeps growing on me, even more so in this book! (I might even consider jumping ship and going #TeamHarry soon!) He was just so mature and treated Mallory so great; he truly is a decent guy.
And I know Mallory has officially been inducted into the boys club, but I absolutely love the new relationships she’s forming with the girls in this book! I also love the friendship she has with Mohammad! He’s seriously the best friend ever.
All in all, I feel like things are looking pretty good for what’s to come! Probably. Maybe... Well, who really knows at this point actually, but one can hope!
And while the cliffhanger wasn’t nearly as bad in this book as it was in the last one, I’m still dying to find out what happens next!!
I *might* have shed a few tears in the beginning, as it was pretty emotional while she had to pack up all of her stuff and say her goodbyes, but the story definitely wasn’t all sad. Be PREPared to feel allll the emotions!
While I’ve always been #TeamNoah, there were definitely times while I was reading this that I was so frustrated and confused with Mallory and Noah, I just wanted to reach through the pages and shake them to find out exactly where their heads were at because they seem to be all over the place when it comes to what they want from one another.
And Harry! He just keeps growing on me, even more so in this book! (I might even consider jumping ship and going #TeamHarry soon!) He was just so mature and treated Mallory so great; he truly is a decent guy.
And I know Mallory has officially been inducted into the boys club, but I absolutely love the new relationships she’s forming with the girls in this book! I also love the friendship she has with Mohammad! He’s seriously the best friend ever.
All in all, I feel like things are looking pretty good for what’s to come! Probably. Maybe... Well, who really knows at this point actually, but one can hope!
And while the cliffhanger wasn’t nearly as bad in this book as it was in the last one, I’m still dying to find out what happens next!!
February 24, 2021
I could not put this book down! From the shock in the beginning to the twists and turns of emotions. It sucked me right in and I LOVE when books do that. I’ve become emotionally invested in this story and just want it to turn out my way. Jillian is an amazing author and knows how to keep her readers on edge.
February 23, 2021
Must read! I'm completely in love with Mallory and the boys! The way the last book ended I couldn't wait for The Key. This book is filled with all the emotions. The character interactions are so real you can feel them through the words. You will smile, laugh, cry and want to scream! I shouldn't be surprised at the ending but Jillian Dodd did it again!
February 23, 2021
What a book!
As always, not disappointed with a Jillian book.
I love this series. It brings out your emotions.
You gotta love all the characters but keep getting cliffhangers. I just want it to end the way I want it. Lol.
The relationship between Mallory, Noah and Harry just frustrate me sometimes.
I can't wait until the next book comes out already.
This is a 5 star must read!!
As always, not disappointed with a Jillian book.
I love this series. It brings out your emotions.
You gotta love all the characters but keep getting cliffhangers. I just want it to end the way I want it. Lol.
The relationship between Mallory, Noah and Harry just frustrate me sometimes.
I can't wait until the next book comes out already.
This is a 5 star must read!!
February 16, 2021
I don’t even know where to start with this book. I will say that Mallory made a mess of things at school and thought she could go back to New York, but can she? I did love how much Noah was in this book I feel that he and Mal are a lot like Keatyn and Aiden and are waiting for that last little wall to break down and the fireworks will go off. Ready for LP5 to see where this story goes from here.
February 4, 2021
Counting the days to read it !!!!!
February 23, 2021
My heart was left in the ground and it has taken me TWO days to get up some form of review. The book hangover is real! This is probably one of the most angst books Jillian has written. Surprises that will make you feel so bad and so excited. The feelings of friendship and broken hearts. If you love angst and teen dram and hot London boys than this series is for you.
February 23, 2021
Omg just when I think we are going to get what we have been waiting for (#teamnoah) we find out that we have to wait some more. It’s totally worth it though, these books are so much fun.
October 27, 2024
London Prep is my FAVORITE book series and Book 4 did NOT disappoint.
Mallory is sent to London on a super short school exchange. You would think three weeks would fly by, right? At first, she doesn't want to be there and can't wait to get back to New York but then she meets best friends Harry, Noah, and Mohammed and soon she can't imagine returning home.
The timeline of the books is purposefully very slow. Each book covers about a week. I love how detailed the story is, with conversations from each class period as well as before and after school. So much happens each day and we really get to see how Mal's relationship with each of the three boys unfolds. Book 4 picks up at the very end of Mal's exchange after a huge cliffhanger at the end of Book 3.
I read the first two books back-to-back in one day (overnight with zero sleep) because I couldn't bring myself to put them down. I had to wait several months for the third book and I took a day off work so I could stay up and read it the night it was released. For this book, I took two days off because I wanted to re-read the other books before getting my hands on Book 4. I am so invested in this saga. I just love all four of the main characters and the supporting characters.
I'm not going to give any spoilers but this book had me crying in the first few chapters and then I had a mild anxiety attack and my emotions were on a rollercoaster from there. It was soooo goood!
As a self-proclaimed member of the Noah Williams Fan Club, I am honored to have received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I also highly recommend The Keatyn Chronicles Box Set, also by Jillian Dodd.
Mallory is sent to London on a super short school exchange. You would think three weeks would fly by, right? At first, she doesn't want to be there and can't wait to get back to New York but then she meets best friends Harry, Noah, and Mohammed and soon she can't imagine returning home.
The timeline of the books is purposefully very slow. Each book covers about a week. I love how detailed the story is, with conversations from each class period as well as before and after school. So much happens each day and we really get to see how Mal's relationship with each of the three boys unfolds. Book 4 picks up at the very end of Mal's exchange after a huge cliffhanger at the end of Book 3.
I read the first two books back-to-back in one day (overnight with zero sleep) because I couldn't bring myself to put them down. I had to wait several months for the third book and I took a day off work so I could stay up and read it the night it was released. For this book, I took two days off because I wanted to re-read the other books before getting my hands on Book 4. I am so invested in this saga. I just love all four of the main characters and the supporting characters.
I'm not going to give any spoilers but this book had me crying in the first few chapters and then I had a mild anxiety attack and my emotions were on a rollercoaster from there. It was soooo goood!
As a self-proclaimed member of the Noah Williams Fan Club, I am honored to have received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I also highly recommend The Keatyn Chronicles Box Set, also by Jillian Dodd.
October 9, 2021
London Prep is my FAVORITE book series and Book 4 did NOT disappoint.
Mallory is sent to London on a super short school exchange. You would think three weeks would fly by, right? At first, she doesn't want to be there and can't wait to get back to New York but then she meets best friends Harry, Noah, and Mohammed and soon she can't imagine returning home.
The timeline of the books is purposefully very slow. Each book covers about a week. I love how detailed the story is, with conversations from each class period as well as before and after school. So much happens each day and we really get to see how Mal's relationship with each of the three boys unfolds. Book 4 picks up at the very end of Mal's exchange after a huge cliffhanger at the end of Book 3.
I read the first two books back-to-back in one day (overnight with zero sleep) because I couldn't bring myself to put them down. I had to wait several months for the third book and I took a day off work so I could stay up and read it the night it was released. For this book, I took two days off because I wanted to re-read the other books before getting my hands on Book 4. I am so invested in this saga. I just love all four of the main characters and the supporting characters.
I'm not going to give any spoilers but this book had me crying in the first few chapters and then I had a mild anxiety attack and my emotions were on a rollercoaster from there. It was soooo good!
As a self-proclaimed member of the Noah Williams Fan Club, I am honored to have received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I also highly recommend The Keatyn Chronicles Box Set, also by Jillian Dodd.
Mallory is sent to London on a super short school exchange. You would think three weeks would fly by, right? At first, she doesn't want to be there and can't wait to get back to New York but then she meets best friends Harry, Noah, and Mohammed and soon she can't imagine returning home.
The timeline of the books is purposefully very slow. Each book covers about a week. I love how detailed the story is, with conversations from each class period as well as before and after school. So much happens each day and we really get to see how Mal's relationship with each of the three boys unfolds. Book 4 picks up at the very end of Mal's exchange after a huge cliffhanger at the end of Book 3.
I read the first two books back-to-back in one day (overnight with zero sleep) because I couldn't bring myself to put them down. I had to wait several months for the third book and I took a day off work so I could stay up and read it the night it was released. For this book, I took two days off because I wanted to re-read the other books before getting my hands on Book 4. I am so invested in this saga. I just love all four of the main characters and the supporting characters.
I'm not going to give any spoilers but this book had me crying in the first few chapters and then I had a mild anxiety attack and my emotions were on a rollercoaster from there. It was soooo good!
As a self-proclaimed member of the Noah Williams Fan Club, I am honored to have received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I also highly recommend The Keatyn Chronicles Box Set, also by Jillian Dodd.
February 15, 2021
Get ready for the amazingly beautiful and raw emotions you will experience from reading this book. This book will give you all the feels. I got to the end and kept shaking my Kindle saying, “no please, don’t be the end! I need so much more! Please give me more!”
I mean it when I say, it will give you all the feels. I feel like I experienced multiple stages of emotions while reading this book, which I didn’t want to put down! First, shock because that beginning! I never ever saw that coming. Second, nervousness for Mallory. What is she going through. Will she be ok? Is her relationship with Noah, Harry and Mohammed ok? Next, sadness! My heart broke hard. I mean all relationships (friendships included) are hard. They take work on both parties. So reading the characters struggles throughout the book was heart wrenching. I shed so many tears throughout the story! But I believe this is all a part of the journey. Fourth, finally, happiness and joy. As much as I cried, I laughed just as hard too. I want them to have fun, because then I have fun reading their happy times! The final stage I felt was shock! Shock because I didn’t want the book to end there. I wanted, no heck, I needed so much more! I never want this series to end so I am ok with the cliffhanger endings, because then it means we get so much more of the good stuff and major rollercoaster emotions in the next book.
After reading each of these books and getting to know the characters as well as I now do, I feel I understand their feelings. When they are happy, I’m happy for them. When they are sad, I am sad for them too. And even though I am extremely Team Noah, I love Harry and want him to be ok and to be happy as well. I also saw different sides to each character in this book we haven’t seen before. This book gives each character at different points, vulnerability and it is humbling. Jillian Dodd has outdone herself once again! It is captivating, raw, beautiful, amazing and everything you want from an excellent book! This is an absolute must read!
I mean it when I say, it will give you all the feels. I feel like I experienced multiple stages of emotions while reading this book, which I didn’t want to put down! First, shock because that beginning! I never ever saw that coming. Second, nervousness for Mallory. What is she going through. Will she be ok? Is her relationship with Noah, Harry and Mohammed ok? Next, sadness! My heart broke hard. I mean all relationships (friendships included) are hard. They take work on both parties. So reading the characters struggles throughout the book was heart wrenching. I shed so many tears throughout the story! But I believe this is all a part of the journey. Fourth, finally, happiness and joy. As much as I cried, I laughed just as hard too. I want them to have fun, because then I have fun reading their happy times! The final stage I felt was shock! Shock because I didn’t want the book to end there. I wanted, no heck, I needed so much more! I never want this series to end so I am ok with the cliffhanger endings, because then it means we get so much more of the good stuff and major rollercoaster emotions in the next book.
After reading each of these books and getting to know the characters as well as I now do, I feel I understand their feelings. When they are happy, I’m happy for them. When they are sad, I am sad for them too. And even though I am extremely Team Noah, I love Harry and want him to be ok and to be happy as well. I also saw different sides to each character in this book we haven’t seen before. This book gives each character at different points, vulnerability and it is humbling. Jillian Dodd has outdone herself once again! It is captivating, raw, beautiful, amazing and everything you want from an excellent book! This is an absolute must read!
February 17, 2021
“There aren’t just soft butterflies in my stomach. There’s a growing storm moving within me. Everything feels full and charged. Like I’ve just stepped out into a lightning storm.”
👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻that line, the one right there 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻
Is one of my absolute favorites from this book. But it also perfectly describes the way this book left me feeling!
If you’ve read this series you know book 3 ended with Mallory making a huge mistake that could very well ruin everything. In book 4 Mallory is left to deal with consequences of that decision. It takes me back to my high school days and how everything felt like it was so large and all consuming. Mallory has so much going on in this book and she’s just trying to navigate some big life changes while also trying to mend all the bridges she’s burned.
This book has a lot more focus on Mallory herself, more focus on Mallory strengthening friendships outside of the love triangle, and of course- more Mohammad.
I am so deeply invested in this series and the outcomes for each character.
Jillian is the 👑 Queen of Cliffhangers 👑 and never fails to leave me begging for more! This book was no exception.
What is the female equivalent of blue balls?? Does it have a term? That’s what this book left me with! I kept waiting on Noah to shove Mallory against a bookshelf, the kitchen counter, the lockers, ANYTHING and just KISS HER ALREADY. When he finally does shove her against a wall, we’re left with a kiss on the cheek. WHY? 😭😭
I. NEED. MORE!
#TEAMNOAH
👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻that line, the one right there 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻
Is one of my absolute favorites from this book. But it also perfectly describes the way this book left me feeling!
If you’ve read this series you know book 3 ended with Mallory making a huge mistake that could very well ruin everything. In book 4 Mallory is left to deal with consequences of that decision. It takes me back to my high school days and how everything felt like it was so large and all consuming. Mallory has so much going on in this book and she’s just trying to navigate some big life changes while also trying to mend all the bridges she’s burned.
This book has a lot more focus on Mallory herself, more focus on Mallory strengthening friendships outside of the love triangle, and of course- more Mohammad.
I am so deeply invested in this series and the outcomes for each character.
Jillian is the 👑 Queen of Cliffhangers 👑 and never fails to leave me begging for more! This book was no exception.
What is the female equivalent of blue balls?? Does it have a term? That’s what this book left me with! I kept waiting on Noah to shove Mallory against a bookshelf, the kitchen counter, the lockers, ANYTHING and just KISS HER ALREADY. When he finally does shove her against a wall, we’re left with a kiss on the cheek. WHY? 😭😭
I. NEED. MORE!
#TEAMNOAH
February 22, 2021
Listen. These kids are going to kill me. I just adore them.
But the angst and agony they are causing me, I'm not happy about it...
They do seem to think that nothing worse could possibly ever happen to them, which has me chuckling because wait until they have adult problems. But I am here for the drama. Every bit of it.
I had no idea where this part of the story would go and WOW! I did not see that coming at all.
Did I mention that there are boatloads of angst in this book?
I love that we get to keep learning more and more about these characters in each story and I can't wait to see where this goes next. I'll just be over here anxiously awaiting more.
But the angst and agony they are causing me, I'm not happy about it...
They do seem to think that nothing worse could possibly ever happen to them, which has me chuckling because wait until they have adult problems. But I am here for the drama. Every bit of it.
I had no idea where this part of the story would go and WOW! I did not see that coming at all.
Did I mention that there are boatloads of angst in this book?
I love that we get to keep learning more and more about these characters in each story and I can't wait to see where this goes next. I'll just be over here anxiously awaiting more.
February 26, 2021
So with book three we were again left on a cliffhanger.
“I LOVE HER”
And this book we picked up right where we left off. She wants to leave everything behind when she goes back home. No goodbyes. A clean slate. But can she? Can she move on from all the drama/love/friendships? She has made so many memories on her exchange. And has made true friendships and relationships. How will she just walk away from everyone and try not to look back?
This book shocked me at all the twist and turns.
I never knew what was gonna happen next.
I could not put this book down until I was done
(even at work lol)
This series captivates you and pulls you in.
I love all of Jillians books 📚
This book was very well written and such a easy read.
I can’t wait till book five
Can’t wait to find out what happens
And for the record I am STILL
#TEAMNOAH
“I LOVE HER”
And this book we picked up right where we left off. She wants to leave everything behind when she goes back home. No goodbyes. A clean slate. But can she? Can she move on from all the drama/love/friendships? She has made so many memories on her exchange. And has made true friendships and relationships. How will she just walk away from everyone and try not to look back?
This book shocked me at all the twist and turns.
I never knew what was gonna happen next.
I could not put this book down until I was done
(even at work lol)
This series captivates you and pulls you in.
I love all of Jillians books 📚
This book was very well written and such a easy read.
I can’t wait till book five
Can’t wait to find out what happens
And for the record I am STILL
#TEAMNOAH
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February 7, 2021I’m in love with everything Jillian writes but I’m “IN LOVE” with this series !!!!!
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