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Mad Love
I TRIED TO BE MADELAINE.
It started with a twin switch that was supposed to be temporary. It ended with me being locked up in an asylum, hidden from Ryan Cain, the man I love more than life. Vowing to avenge my sister's murder may have resulted in my captivity, but there's one truth that still remains:
I'LL ALWAYS BE MADISON.
We underestimated what my father was capable of, and now I'm on my own. Only I can put an end to this sadistic game before it costs me everything: my friends, my future, and Ryan.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT. I'M DONE BEING MAD; IT'S TIME TO GET EVEN.
Mad Love is the final book in the Mad World trilogy. It contains content that may be upsetting to some readers, so please read with caution.
It started with a twin switch that was supposed to be temporary. It ended with me being locked up in an asylum, hidden from Ryan Cain, the man I love more than life. Vowing to avenge my sister's murder may have resulted in my captivity, but there's one truth that still remains:
I'LL ALWAYS BE MADISON.
We underestimated what my father was capable of, and now I'm on my own. Only I can put an end to this sadistic game before it costs me everything: my friends, my future, and Ryan.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT. I'M DONE BEING MAD; IT'S TIME TO GET EVEN.
Mad Love is the final book in the Mad World trilogy. It contains content that may be upsetting to some readers, so please read with caution.
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Hannah McBride
18 books978 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Hannah McBride absolutely hates writing her own bio, so here's the abbreviated version:
She loves her chocolate lab (JoJo), horror movies, playing New World or Legend of Zelda, and she insists glitter is a color (and the best one).
Hannah McBride also write dark omegaverse under the name Megan Cain.
She loves her chocolate lab (JoJo), horror movies, playing New World or Legend of Zelda, and she insists glitter is a color (and the best one).
Hannah McBride also write dark omegaverse under the name Megan Cain.
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March 21, 2023
《 4.5 ✰ 》
I enjoyed this series immensely. It is not for the faint of heart. There are some really dark themes. Gary Cabot makes Lionel Acrux look like a puppy. I never thought I would dislike anyone as much as I loathe Lionel. I was wrong.
Moving right along. This book was action-packed!! 90 mph! The intensity stays at a solid 8.5 between prison fights, murder attempts, underground facilities, torture techniques, and fires.
We finally learn Madelaine’s motives! Let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
IMO, this was the spiciest book out of the trilogy.
The love between the main couple is very much til-death-do-us-part and even-in-the-afterlife-I’ll-still-find-you vibes.
The friendships and FOUND FAMILY!! Ahh that was my favorite part in every book! The banter and bonding had me giggling and smiling! The way everyone is fiercely protective of Ryan’s little sister Cori! 🥹 My heart!
By the end, I felt satisfied with most of the turn of events. There are a few loose ends that leave it open to continue the series. I want a book for Royal and also for Ash! Those boys deserve all the love.
Thanks to my sweet angel Cara for reading this series with me! I had the best time and you will always be my Bexy Boo! ❤️ Honestly, everyone deserves to have a Bex in their life! 🥰
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Extremely dark themes. Check TW.
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I enjoyed this series immensely. It is not for the faint of heart. There are some really dark themes. Gary Cabot makes Lionel Acrux look like a puppy. I never thought I would dislike anyone as much as I loathe Lionel. I was wrong.
Moving right along. This book was action-packed!! 90 mph! The intensity stays at a solid 8.5 between prison fights, murder attempts, underground facilities, torture techniques, and fires.
We finally learn Madelaine’s motives! Let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
IMO, this was the spiciest book out of the trilogy.
The love between the main couple is very much til-death-do-us-part and even-in-the-afterlife-I’ll-still-find-you vibes.
The friendships and FOUND FAMILY!! Ahh that was my favorite part in every book! The banter and bonding had me giggling and smiling! The way everyone is fiercely protective of Ryan’s little sister Cori! 🥹 My heart!
By the end, I felt satisfied with most of the turn of events. There are a few loose ends that leave it open to continue the series. I want a book for Royal and also for Ash! Those boys deserve all the love.
Thanks to my sweet angel Cara for reading this series with me! I had the best time and you will always be my Bexy Boo! ❤️ Honestly, everyone deserves to have a Bex in their life! 🥰
❝
Seriously, was there anything more sad than an alpha male who believed he’d failed his little woman?
“I hate it… and I love it. How messed up is that?”
“Emotions are messy.”
“Sure you can, little warrior,” he teased.
“Fucking try to take her away from me. I dare you.”
Death by orgasm. Sign me up.
I loved that he loved the way I was with him. That he loved every part of me.
This girl, man. I was so fucking gone for her it wasn’t funny. It was downright dangerous how much I loved her. The kind of love that set the world on fire and demolished kingdoms in mythology. Those stories had never made sense until Madison Porter tumbled into my life.
“I never really had a pet. There was this old alley cat that I used to think was mine. I fed him scraps from dinner and breakfast. Then he bit me, and I needed a tetanus shot.”
Seriously, what was a girl to do with her every fantasy available at her fingertips? This man was everything I’d ever wanted, and a lot I hadn’t dared hope for.
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Extremely dark themes. Check TW.
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April 6, 2023
"You always do that. Always make me feel like it's going to all work out."
"Because it's going to all work out. We're going to have it all, baby."
So was this better than the last book? Yes.
But was it good? It was okay.
✔️ Dark romance
✔️ Action packed
✔️ 3.5/5 🌶️
✔️ Angsty
Ryan and Maddie have my whole heart. The two are so good together. They are the "you complete me" couple😌 The angst, the spice was so so well written 🤌 The action scenes were absolutely detailed and worth reading.
But that's where the good ends for me. The first 40% of the book is chef's kiss. After that it drags, then it picks up again then it drags again and sadly, that's how it ended. I was disappointed cause most of the book had a lot of talking and not enough hands on action. I am behind strategizing the plan but when it drags too much- the action suffers. By the time the book got to hands on action, the impact decreased.
The ending let me down.
I do see a potential spin off being set for Court. I hope that happens because there's so much angst for it and second chance romance? Boy I'll eat that up.
"Because it's going to all work out. We're going to have it all, baby."
So was this better than the last book? Yes.
But was it good? It was okay.
✔️ Dark romance
✔️ Action packed
✔️ 3.5/5 🌶️
✔️ Angsty
Ryan and Maddie have my whole heart. The two are so good together. They are the "you complete me" couple😌 The angst, the spice was so so well written 🤌 The action scenes were absolutely detailed and worth reading.
But that's where the good ends for me. The first 40% of the book is chef's kiss. After that it drags, then it picks up again then it drags again and sadly, that's how it ended. I was disappointed cause most of the book had a lot of talking and not enough hands on action. I am behind strategizing the plan but when it drags too much- the action suffers. By the time the book got to hands on action, the impact decreased.
The ending let me down.
I do see a potential spin off being set for Court. I hope that happens because there's so much angst for it and second chance romance? Boy I'll eat that up.
April 8, 2023
3.5 Stars
"I was so gone for her it wasn't funny. It was downright dangerous how much I loved her. The kind of love that set the world on fire and demolished kingdoms in mythology. Those stories had never made sense until Madison Porter tumbled into my life."
The conclusion book to the Mad World series is pretty easy to sum up. It goes something like this.
Maddie is in life threatening danger.
Maddie takes a beating.
Ryan runs in and saves the day.
Rinse, wash and repeat several times and throw in sexy time, found family friends and an unclear plot to dismantle a global crime conspiracy in between and you've got yourself a book!
So did I enjoy it?.............. Yeah, I kind of did! I think after the last book disappointed me a bit, I lowered my expectations and just rolled with the crazy train. It's kind of like those old daytime soap operas where the guy gets decapitated, but he still lives and comes back and is actually the heir to some dynasty that has the cure to cancer! You just have to embrace the absurdity!
I really loved Ryan and Maddie's love story. Its beautifully written and they were my favorite part of the books. Another character I would like to highlight is Corinne, she is little girl with ASD and the author took such care in writing her so well and her disability so accurately and I really appreciated the representation. It was beautifully done, and I loved her so much! I am rounding up bc of her. 💙
"I was so gone for her it wasn't funny. It was downright dangerous how much I loved her. The kind of love that set the world on fire and demolished kingdoms in mythology. Those stories had never made sense until Madison Porter tumbled into my life."
The conclusion book to the Mad World series is pretty easy to sum up. It goes something like this.
Maddie is in life threatening danger.
Maddie takes a beating.
Ryan runs in and saves the day.
Rinse, wash and repeat several times and throw in sexy time, found family friends and an unclear plot to dismantle a global crime conspiracy in between and you've got yourself a book!
So did I enjoy it?.............. Yeah, I kind of did! I think after the last book disappointed me a bit, I lowered my expectations and just rolled with the crazy train. It's kind of like those old daytime soap operas where the guy gets decapitated, but he still lives and comes back and is actually the heir to some dynasty that has the cure to cancer! You just have to embrace the absurdity!
I really loved Ryan and Maddie's love story. Its beautifully written and they were my favorite part of the books. Another character I would like to highlight is Corinne, she is little girl with ASD and the author took such care in writing her so well and her disability so accurately and I really appreciated the representation. It was beautifully done, and I loved her so much! I am rounding up bc of her. 💙
January 30, 2023
This was bad. Not quite as bad as the last half of book two but still, there was nothing reminiscent of book one in this last installment.
Nothing made a whole lot of sense in this series.
It’s a HS/college romance but no one ever goes to school! We never meet a teacher or a headmaster/dean. They do no work. Makes no sense.
They have been together since basically midway book one but we haven’t even seen them go on a date! Watch a movie, cuddle on the couch. These types of scenes are important for creating chemistry and intimacy. In book one he touches her hair a lot, gives her looks, has her sitting in his lap, rubs her leg and waist etc etc. We get none of that in book three. Aside from sex the physicality between them is gone. A real pity because we lost all the chemistry they had together in book one.
The h has been tortured at this asylum. We’re told that she’s endured psychological torture, the same techniques that are done on terrorists. After she is taken from this place she doesn’t have one nightmare? She isn’t psychologically messed up at all?!? This would have been the perfect time to create some of that intimacy that was missing between the characters. Him really helping her to heal, and not just through sex. 🙄🥴 But, dang, major props girl! You’re mentally stronger than any 18 year old character I’ve ever read. Kudos. Let me give you a cookie. Makes no sense.
The h is constantly getting kidnapped and beat up and she’s surrounded by these men who spar together and others who have been in the military. Why has no one taught her any self defense?!? Or to fight? Weird. Makes no sense.
They talk everything to death. Everything is so redundant and repetitive. We get a scene and then the author has to tell us the H or hs thoughts about said scene. We can deduce!! We’ve had 1600 pages of these fucking characters, you can stop telling us everything!!! We understand the way their moronic brains work at this point. Holy fuck. I’m drained.
The sex scenes are all at super random times in the story. Oh you’ve been beaten, stabbed, and whipped with a belt buckle. The logical thing is to get you on your knees with your hands behind you back so I can fuck your face. 🙄 They also lack intimacy. The H sends his buddy to go get her a vibrating butt plug. This h was just a virgin like two months ago!! I get she’s close with all these dudes but no one wants their mans BFF buying them a sex toy!! Even if he is a “kinky fucker”. Deliver me from the ridiculousness.
The constant quips and one liners during all the intense moments and sex scenes were so cringey. They took away from the emotional response we should be having.
We jump from moment to moment and scene to scene way too quickly. None of it is emotionally impactful because we don’t stay in the scenes long enough. The author focuses on weird details instead of creating feeling.
In book one the characters were fairly multidimensional and by book 3 she has reduced them to one over exaggerated characteristic. Is this reverse character development? 🤔
The book is full of fun damsel in distress moments but the dude either shows up right at the end and we don’t get to see his reaction to the chaos or he comes right after. What’s the point then?!? We want to see his reaction to these events!! We want to see him rescuing! It’s just torture for shits and giggles then.
The timeline is way too short. The whole series, 1600 pages, is only a few months. From midway book two to the end of book 3 is like one month. Short time lines with books this long don’t work. It makes everything too tedious. The reader feels like they’re going no where.
There are some decent ideas here but this whole series was so unfocused. The author literally lost the plot. I don’t have ADD but this book certainly made me feel like I did.
We didn’t need 500 spin offs set up in this book. That’s what novellas are for. Fuck, man. Exhausting. I lost count of all the side characters and all their little back stories and drama.
I really hope that the author can build herself a good team of alpha and beta readers. She needs a new editor and would really benefit from a content development editor as well. She could really write a good book if she does but the execution in this series is mediocre at best.
Overall: 1.5
Nothing made a whole lot of sense in this series.
It’s a HS/college romance but no one ever goes to school! We never meet a teacher or a headmaster/dean. They do no work. Makes no sense.
They have been together since basically midway book one but we haven’t even seen them go on a date! Watch a movie, cuddle on the couch. These types of scenes are important for creating chemistry and intimacy. In book one he touches her hair a lot, gives her looks, has her sitting in his lap, rubs her leg and waist etc etc. We get none of that in book three. Aside from sex the physicality between them is gone. A real pity because we lost all the chemistry they had together in book one.
The h has been tortured at this asylum. We’re told that she’s endured psychological torture, the same techniques that are done on terrorists. After she is taken from this place she doesn’t have one nightmare? She isn’t psychologically messed up at all?!? This would have been the perfect time to create some of that intimacy that was missing between the characters. Him really helping her to heal, and not just through sex. 🙄🥴 But, dang, major props girl! You’re mentally stronger than any 18 year old character I’ve ever read. Kudos. Let me give you a cookie. Makes no sense.
The h is constantly getting kidnapped and beat up and she’s surrounded by these men who spar together and others who have been in the military. Why has no one taught her any self defense?!? Or to fight? Weird. Makes no sense.
They talk everything to death. Everything is so redundant and repetitive. We get a scene and then the author has to tell us the H or hs thoughts about said scene. We can deduce!! We’ve had 1600 pages of these fucking characters, you can stop telling us everything!!! We understand the way their moronic brains work at this point. Holy fuck. I’m drained.
The sex scenes are all at super random times in the story. Oh you’ve been beaten, stabbed, and whipped with a belt buckle. The logical thing is to get you on your knees with your hands behind you back so I can fuck your face. 🙄 They also lack intimacy. The H sends his buddy to go get her a vibrating butt plug. This h was just a virgin like two months ago!! I get she’s close with all these dudes but no one wants their mans BFF buying them a sex toy!! Even if he is a “kinky fucker”. Deliver me from the ridiculousness.
The constant quips and one liners during all the intense moments and sex scenes were so cringey. They took away from the emotional response we should be having.
We jump from moment to moment and scene to scene way too quickly. None of it is emotionally impactful because we don’t stay in the scenes long enough. The author focuses on weird details instead of creating feeling.
In book one the characters were fairly multidimensional and by book 3 she has reduced them to one over exaggerated characteristic. Is this reverse character development? 🤔
The book is full of fun damsel in distress moments but the dude either shows up right at the end and we don’t get to see his reaction to the chaos or he comes right after. What’s the point then?!? We want to see his reaction to these events!! We want to see him rescuing! It’s just torture for shits and giggles then.
The timeline is way too short. The whole series, 1600 pages, is only a few months. From midway book two to the end of book 3 is like one month. Short time lines with books this long don’t work. It makes everything too tedious. The reader feels like they’re going no where.
There are some decent ideas here but this whole series was so unfocused. The author literally lost the plot. I don’t have ADD but this book certainly made me feel like I did.
We didn’t need 500 spin offs set up in this book. That’s what novellas are for. Fuck, man. Exhausting. I lost count of all the side characters and all their little back stories and drama.
I really hope that the author can build herself a good team of alpha and beta readers. She needs a new editor and would really benefit from a content development editor as well. She could really write a good book if she does but the execution in this series is mediocre at best.
Overall: 1.5
October 11, 2022
Over 500 pages and nothing but trash talk, non-stop overly-detailed x-rated sexual escapades and physical and mental abuse. I survived the first two books curious enough about the family-related criminality to move forward to the third and final installment. Boy what a mistake! Just more of the repetitive antics of the first two books and then fizzled and died a slow death. Half of this book could have been cut and there would still have been an overload of the same old trash. And worst of all -- the two main characters didn't even get a decent awe-inspiring happy ever after. It was so rushed and, of course, ended with another romp in the bedroom.
Thankful that a little girl named Cori and her animal friends brought a little lightness to the story. If I had to choose a favorite character, Royal would be the one -- because Cori chose him for her best friend and he never let her down. Also, thankful that these books were offered on Kindle Unlimited.
I know i'm in the minority -- but that's ok. I'm stickin' by my belief that not all books work for all readers.
March 16, 2023
OMG WHAT A CRAZY SERIES THIS WAS. I CAN FINALLY SAY I’M SATISFIED ON HOW IT ENDED. 💖😍
A lot happened in this last book, my mind kept trying to figure out what was going to happen next and honestly I never knew what was coming. I had so many “omg”moments, and I kept hoping there would be a light in the end of this dark tunnel. With that being said, I can finally breathe lol 😅 and be happy for all the characters.
I’m really hoping we get a book of Court and Bex. I don’t want a long ass series like this one but I also feel like there’s still a lot of stuff that can unfold with this story. I won’t say more, don’t want to give anything away but.. from everything that happened I still feel like I can see a new story unfolding about Court, Bex, and Linc. The author seemed to leave some stuff to a mystery so fingers crossed 🤞🏼 we get more.
Overall I loved all three books. Yes it was soooo long, but I enjoyed it. It was so interesting and had me up late at night, couldn’t stop reading and wanting to know more until the end. 🥰
A lot happened in this last book, my mind kept trying to figure out what was going to happen next and honestly I never knew what was coming. I had so many “omg”moments, and I kept hoping there would be a light in the end of this dark tunnel. With that being said, I can finally breathe lol 😅 and be happy for all the characters.
I’m really hoping we get a book of Court and Bex. I don’t want a long ass series like this one but I also feel like there’s still a lot of stuff that can unfold with this story. I won’t say more, don’t want to give anything away but.. from everything that happened I still feel like I can see a new story unfolding about Court, Bex, and Linc. The author seemed to leave some stuff to a mystery so fingers crossed 🤞🏼 we get more.
Overall I loved all three books. Yes it was soooo long, but I enjoyed it. It was so interesting and had me up late at night, couldn’t stop reading and wanting to know more until the end. 🥰
October 2, 2022
Update : the book will be out sooner!!! 30 september, I am so happy 🤗
Who do I sell my soul to have an advanced copy ? I can't wait until december with this cliffhanger :'(
Who do I sell my soul to have an advanced copy ? I can't wait until december with this cliffhanger :'(
October 12, 2022
2.5 stars
Oof, this ain't it. It dragged and dragged... and dragged.
Oof, this ain't it. It dragged and dragged... and dragged.
March 12, 2023
'Yesterday, today and for the rest of our lives'
Words cannot describe how happy I am that book 3 was better than book 2! 🥳😻 Whereas book 2 was more talking and planning and strategizing, book 3 was all about action. Things moved with lightning speed, so much so when stuff from book 1 or book 2 was mentioned (like her peanut allergy or her high school enemies) it was like a blast from a long-forgotten past. Although for me it was only yesterday and the day before 😅
I LOVED that we got more information about Madeline, her past, her motivations, her character. Everything started with her, so I'm glad her existence wasn't swept under the rug (like it was in book 2). Without getting into much spoilers, I would like for her to have been actually mentioned in the epilogue or receive some tribute, so I was sad about that part a bit 🤷🏼♀️😬
Generally, it feels like this book knew what it needs to be more than book 2, that's why it reeds more strong and entertaining. The couple came into their potential, loving and supporting each other equally (loved the scenes where Ryan had some personal grief and Maddie was there to have his back) and not one-sided, what is often the case in romance novels; these guys found the perfect balance between love and lust in this book 💕🔥
Despite the fact that in the first 20 chapters or so the hero and the heroine are separated and have zero interactions with each other (due to events in the last cliffhanger), those chapters were entertaining and actually interesting to read 🤯😂🙌 I think after talk-filled book 2, where the couple mostly f#cked, having them regain their agency was like a breath of fresh air.
The plot was still angsty and overly dramatic AF, but it focused more on personal grudges and motivations, which I highly appreciated. The human trafficking aspect was hidden somewhere in the background, which made the book more believable for me. I still think it was a mistake to choose this route instead of a simple, good old "cruel parents are willing to do anything to get more money, even control and abuse their children" 💀😅
I'm intrigued if the author will be writing more books in this universe, since there is a possibility of Ash/Tyler, Linc/Joss and of course Bex/Court. The latter took up a lot of page time with their history and drama, sharing one hot scene this book, but at the end of the day, their angst got a little bit tiresome and repetitive near the end, especially because of Bex, so I was pleasantly surprised by her absence in the last couple of chapters *don't hate me* 😅🙃😬
The epilogue was..weak, not gonna lie 🤣🥱 We know nothing about the couple's future, where Maddie decided to go to college (which was a HUGE part of her character in book 1), didn't get to see them married, if they chose to have kids...the epilogue only takes us 3 weeks into the future, where ALL of them (Maddie, Ryan, Ash, Linc, Court and Corinne) live together INDEFINITELY, which to me doesn't sound like the best way to start a family life. Especially since BOTH Maddie and Ryan express some frustration with this living situation IN THE EPILOGUE! 🤦♀️
I'm still very happy to have stumbled upon these books and had the best time reading them! ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌👑👑👑
MAD WORLD SERIES RANKING:
1. 'Mad World' - 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (more like INFINITY)
2. 'Mad as Hell' - 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐🌙 (rounded up)
3. 'Mad Love' - 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌙 (rounded up)
Words cannot describe how happy I am that book 3 was better than book 2! 🥳😻 Whereas book 2 was more talking and planning and strategizing, book 3 was all about action. Things moved with lightning speed, so much so when stuff from book 1 or book 2 was mentioned (like her peanut allergy or her high school enemies) it was like a blast from a long-forgotten past. Although for me it was only yesterday and the day before 😅
I LOVED that we got more information about Madeline, her past, her motivations, her character. Everything started with her, so I'm glad her existence wasn't swept under the rug (like it was in book 2). Without getting into much spoilers, I would like for her to have been actually mentioned in the epilogue or receive some tribute, so I was sad about that part a bit 🤷🏼♀️😬
Generally, it feels like this book knew what it needs to be more than book 2, that's why it reeds more strong and entertaining. The couple came into their potential, loving and supporting each other equally (loved the scenes where Ryan had some personal grief and Maddie was there to have his back) and not one-sided, what is often the case in romance novels; these guys found the perfect balance between love and lust in this book 💕🔥
Despite the fact that in the first 20 chapters or so the hero and the heroine are separated and have zero interactions with each other (due to events in the last cliffhanger), those chapters were entertaining and actually interesting to read 🤯😂🙌 I think after talk-filled book 2, where the couple mostly f#cked, having them regain their agency was like a breath of fresh air.
The plot was still angsty and overly dramatic AF, but it focused more on personal grudges and motivations, which I highly appreciated. The human trafficking aspect was hidden somewhere in the background, which made the book more believable for me. I still think it was a mistake to choose this route instead of a simple, good old "cruel parents are willing to do anything to get more money, even control and abuse their children" 💀😅
I'm intrigued if the author will be writing more books in this universe, since there is a possibility of Ash/Tyler, Linc/Joss and of course Bex/Court. The latter took up a lot of page time with their history and drama, sharing one hot scene this book, but at the end of the day, their angst got a little bit tiresome and repetitive near the end, especially because of Bex, so I was pleasantly surprised by her absence in the last couple of chapters *don't hate me* 😅🙃😬
The epilogue was..weak, not gonna lie 🤣🥱 We know nothing about the couple's future, where Maddie decided to go to college (which was a HUGE part of her character in book 1), didn't get to see them married, if they chose to have kids...the epilogue only takes us 3 weeks into the future, where ALL of them (Maddie, Ryan, Ash, Linc, Court and Corinne) live together INDEFINITELY, which to me doesn't sound like the best way to start a family life. Especially since BOTH Maddie and Ryan express some frustration with this living situation IN THE EPILOGUE! 🤦♀️
I'm still very happy to have stumbled upon these books and had the best time reading them! ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌👑👑👑
MAD WORLD SERIES RANKING:
1. 'Mad World' - 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (more like INFINITY)
2. 'Mad as Hell' - 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐🌙 (rounded up)
3. 'Mad Love' - 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌙 (rounded up)
October 5, 2022
Long Winded and Exhausting
Skipped and skimmed this massive book of torture. Madison has a horrible life full of nothing but continuous trials. It was exhausting.
I personally wouldn't recommend this series although the writer is very talented. This was entirely too long. Entire chapters of nothingness.
This was the book that would never end. Everything was long and drawn out. Didn't even like the intimate scenes. Didn't care about them hooking up after book one. Their chemistry was still fresh in book one, then it was just redundant. They actually started to get on my nerves.
I also hated how evil Becks was to Court. Her anger was unnecessary and made me dislike her. She was always antagonist and unnecessarily combative even before she found out reason why he cut her off.
Then Ryan's sister chapters near the end. I mean really keep the background characters in the background. I didn't need 3 to 4 chapters of her until another torture. Kind of hated how much time I spent on this series. Wish it was more condensed.
Skipped and skimmed this massive book of torture. Madison has a horrible life full of nothing but continuous trials. It was exhausting.
I personally wouldn't recommend this series although the writer is very talented. This was entirely too long. Entire chapters of nothingness.
This was the book that would never end. Everything was long and drawn out. Didn't even like the intimate scenes. Didn't care about them hooking up after book one. Their chemistry was still fresh in book one, then it was just redundant. They actually started to get on my nerves.
I also hated how evil Becks was to Court. Her anger was unnecessary and made me dislike her. She was always antagonist and unnecessarily combative even before she found out reason why he cut her off.
Then Ryan's sister chapters near the end. I mean really keep the background characters in the background. I didn't need 3 to 4 chapters of her until another torture. Kind of hated how much time I spent on this series. Wish it was more condensed.
May 8, 2023
I am finally free 😪
I want to thank my friends who believed that I could do it and force me to continue so that they knew what was going to happen.
Tnis was one of the craziest books I've ever read in my life. The name of the book is right, it is indeed a mad book. 🫠
I want to thank my friends who believed that I could do it and force me to continue so that they knew what was going to happen.
Tnis was one of the craziest books I've ever read in my life. The name of the book is right, it is indeed a mad book. 🫠
January 30, 2023
This ain’t how you land the romance plane. 😐
November 29, 2022
You know what? Props to me for finishing this book.
Y'all, I won't really be getting into it because I've spent way too much time on this book already and skipped way too many chapters (mostly the sex ones ngl) but the only good thing about this book was the secondary characters. That one scene between Bex and Court??? I'm not okay...
I'd love to say that I won't ever read another book by the author because that series really draaaaaagged but I'm actually really curious about Bex/Court and Ash (and Tyler?) so I guess this torture will go on.
Y'all, I won't really be getting into it because I've spent way too much time on this book already and skipped way too many chapters (mostly the sex ones ngl) but the only good thing about this book was the secondary characters. That one scene between Bex and Court??? I'm not okay...
I'd love to say that I won't ever read another book by the author because that series really draaaaaagged but I'm actually really curious about Bex/Court and Ash (and Tyler?) so I guess this torture will go on.
September 16, 2023
1.5
It started off quite entertaining, but then took the same dive off the repetitive end as book 2.
This could have been cut in half, everything that happened has happened once or twice before it felt like while reading.
It started off quite entertaining, but then took the same dive off the repetitive end as book 2.
This could have been cut in half, everything that happened has happened once or twice before it felt like while reading.
June 27, 2023
“Eight months ago I found out I had a twin sister,” I started. “We met and decided to switch places for the summer. She died, and I took over her life. I fell in love with her fiancé, there was a sex tape scandal with an asshole that led to a massive misunderstanding, since the girl in the video was my sister, not me. My father—who I’m pretty sure had my sister murdered—threatened to kill my mom and best friend if I didn’t do exactly what he wanted. “Instead, my fiancé and I got married and cut both of our dads out of a family inheritance. We staged a coup with our friends, took over their company, and thought we won… Until my father had me kidnapped, declared mentally insane, and sent me here.” I smiled benignly at her. Jaw hanging open, Joss stared at me before picking up the tiny cookie on her tray and sliding it to me. “You win.”
In case anyone needed a brief summary of what's happened so far 😆
This is one of my favorite series I've read this year, possibly ever. I never felt like putting it down and if I didn't need to eat or clean around the house I probably would not have.
Gary Cabot is definitely winning the award for absolute worst father of the century. Taking the title from Lionel Acrux is a true feat if I do say so myself. But if you read this series you'll see he is absolute scum.
Anyways, when I say this book is jam-packed with action and sexy times I mean it. So many truths come to light. New players are introduced and a massive takedown is underway. I adored every new side character who was introduced. Dear old Grandpa, Court's half-brothers, etc., each had their role to play.
Fast-paced and action-packed this series kept me reading almost non-stop. I finished the three-book series in two days.
Overall, I am happy with how the series ended. But I am definitely looking forward to the spin-off with Court and Bex because their storyline was left unfinished, and I'm also hoping Linc and Asher get spin-offs so they too can find their own epic loves.
In case anyone needed a brief summary of what's happened so far 😆
This is one of my favorite series I've read this year, possibly ever. I never felt like putting it down and if I didn't need to eat or clean around the house I probably would not have.
Gary Cabot is definitely winning the award for absolute worst father of the century. Taking the title from Lionel Acrux is a true feat if I do say so myself. But if you read this series you'll see he is absolute scum.
Anyways, when I say this book is jam-packed with action and sexy times I mean it. So many truths come to light. New players are introduced and a massive takedown is underway. I adored every new side character who was introduced. Dear old Grandpa, Court's half-brothers, etc., each had their role to play.
Fast-paced and action-packed this series kept me reading almost non-stop. I finished the three-book series in two days.
Overall, I am happy with how the series ended. But I am definitely looking forward to the spin-off with Court and Bex because their storyline was left unfinished, and I'm also hoping Linc and Asher get spin-offs so they too can find their own epic loves.
February 9, 2023
“But, Mads, I already told you that where we live is just a house. You’re my home.” He settled his hand over my heart. “This is the place I’ll always come back to.”
Despite the book being so long, I finished it in a day and the gripping storyline is what kept me going. As the book progresses, the characters find themselves in much bigger and dangerous situations. The first half was difficult to read about because what Maddie was going through was frustrating and I couldn't wait for her to leave that hell. The only reason I'm not giving this book five stars is that there was so much going on till the very end that I started to lose my mind. Overall, this was a complex story with lots of action and plot twists and the characters have a certain appeal that draws you to them. If there's more coming from this world, (aka Court & Bex 👀) I'll be so excited!
Despite the book being so long, I finished it in a day and the gripping storyline is what kept me going. As the book progresses, the characters find themselves in much bigger and dangerous situations. The first half was difficult to read about because what Maddie was going through was frustrating and I couldn't wait for her to leave that hell. The only reason I'm not giving this book five stars is that there was so much going on till the very end that I started to lose my mind. Overall, this was a complex story with lots of action and plot twists and the characters have a certain appeal that draws you to them. If there's more coming from this world, (aka Court & Bex 👀) I'll be so excited!
September 17, 2022
4.5 stars. Mad Love picks up right after the previous book with that jaw dropping cliffhanger. Both Ryan and Maddie are put through the ringer in this one. There's nonstop action filled with suspense, drama and twists. What I loved about Maddie is how she stayed true to herself and even when it seemed like a lost cause, she would still put up a fight or hold her head up high. She traded one life for another to be her twin sister and she got way more than she bargained for. Despite all the chaos and corruption, she also found the love of her life and a network of friends whom she could call family since her own is less than desirable.
Ryan's character arc is pretty defining, too. He used to keep his network small and only relied upon his best friends, but bringing Maddie into the fold has changed him. While his threshold of compassion isn't nearly as deep as Maddie's, he has shown more vulnerability than ever before and he is a better person because of her. Still, I appreciate his confidence and protectiveness, but also see the leaps and bounds he's made by trusting Maddie.
More secrets are brought to light and both Maddie and Ryan are put in dangerous situations that could cost them their lives. Despite their promises to each other, there's never a guarantee. Like the previous books, there's so many pivotal scenes and events taking place and never a dull moment. Certain evil people need to be dealt with and the depth of their blackened hearts knows no bounds. The conclusion has it all - heart pounding situations, surprises, chaos, sexy times, funny dialogue, lovable side characters and a long awaited ending to a new beginning. I enjoyed every bit of this journey and eagerly await the possibility of more from the other characters in this world.
Ryan's character arc is pretty defining, too. He used to keep his network small and only relied upon his best friends, but bringing Maddie into the fold has changed him. While his threshold of compassion isn't nearly as deep as Maddie's, he has shown more vulnerability than ever before and he is a better person because of her. Still, I appreciate his confidence and protectiveness, but also see the leaps and bounds he's made by trusting Maddie.
More secrets are brought to light and both Maddie and Ryan are put in dangerous situations that could cost them their lives. Despite their promises to each other, there's never a guarantee. Like the previous books, there's so many pivotal scenes and events taking place and never a dull moment. Certain evil people need to be dealt with and the depth of their blackened hearts knows no bounds. The conclusion has it all - heart pounding situations, surprises, chaos, sexy times, funny dialogue, lovable side characters and a long awaited ending to a new beginning. I enjoyed every bit of this journey and eagerly await the possibility of more from the other characters in this world.
March 25, 2023
it can’t be over??
October 2, 2022
* I was provided an ARC for an honest review*
A wild ride from start to finish! Mad Love picks up right where Mad as Hell ended, with the reader riding straight down the cliffhanger at breakneck speed. The story is told from both Maddie's POV and Ryan's POV, both of which are heartbreaking in their own regard. Hannah truly has captured the emotions of both characters that their own voices shine. Their story is not only intricately woven with one another but also with all of the supporting characters. From start to finish it is impossible to stop reading this story! I loved watching all of the characters grow into their own and fight their demons, figuratively and literally. Like many other reviewers have mentioned, it almost seems like a Bex/Court spin off has been perfectly planted. I really hope we get another series in this "mad" world!
Watching Maddie fight through this entire book was truly awe-inspiring. No matter what was thrown her way she was un-yielding. Ryan in the same regard, his story is akin to watching someone fight for air. With both characters, you will find yourself holding your breath! I felt myself crying, laughing and a mixture of both as only Hannah can write. The ending of this story is absolutely worth the ride just make sure you are securely buckled folks!
A wild ride from start to finish! Mad Love picks up right where Mad as Hell ended, with the reader riding straight down the cliffhanger at breakneck speed. The story is told from both Maddie's POV and Ryan's POV, both of which are heartbreaking in their own regard. Hannah truly has captured the emotions of both characters that their own voices shine. Their story is not only intricately woven with one another but also with all of the supporting characters. From start to finish it is impossible to stop reading this story! I loved watching all of the characters grow into their own and fight their demons, figuratively and literally. Like many other reviewers have mentioned, it almost seems like a Bex/Court spin off has been perfectly planted. I really hope we get another series in this "mad" world!
Watching Maddie fight through this entire book was truly awe-inspiring. No matter what was thrown her way she was un-yielding. Ryan in the same regard, his story is akin to watching someone fight for air. With both characters, you will find yourself holding your breath! I felt myself crying, laughing and a mixture of both as only Hannah can write. The ending of this story is absolutely worth the ride just make sure you are securely buckled folks!
October 27, 2024
I'd like to take a moment to thank Beyoncé and booktok for introducing me to this series.
This trilogy was INTENSE. I wasn't expecting it at all. Tbh I wasn't even sure what I was signing up for. All I read was the blurb of the first book and the twin switch plot was something I've never read so I was intrigued. I thought I was signing up for some fluffy highschool drama but nothing could've prepared me for this rollercoaster. I CONSUMED this series. The plot was mindblowing. The books are like 600 pages each and believe me when I say I FLEW through them. This was one of those rare times where I didn't check which page I was on because I was just THAT immersed into the book. I only wished Gary was tortured before being killed. He got off too easy. And Charles is so freaking sweet, I hope he gets a book in the future. I hope Court and Bex's story delivers too!
And also, GIVE TYLER AND ASH THEIR BOOK ASAP! My boys Linc, Bishop, Knight and Royal deserve their HEA too!
This trilogy was INTENSE. I wasn't expecting it at all. Tbh I wasn't even sure what I was signing up for. All I read was the blurb of the first book and the twin switch plot was something I've never read so I was intrigued. I thought I was signing up for some fluffy highschool drama but nothing could've prepared me for this rollercoaster. I CONSUMED this series. The plot was mindblowing. The books are like 600 pages each and believe me when I say I FLEW through them. This was one of those rare times where I didn't check which page I was on because I was just THAT immersed into the book. I only wished Gary was tortured before being killed. He got off too easy. And Charles is so freaking sweet, I hope he gets a book in the future. I hope Court and Bex's story delivers too!
And also, GIVE TYLER AND ASH THEIR BOOK ASAP! My boys Linc, Bishop, Knight and Royal deserve their HEA too!
October 5, 2022
That’s one hell of a way to end a series. Talk about action packed! This book had it all.
Mad Love starts right back into the drama and action from the first page. I wasn’t bored for a single second reading this book, anxious though? Absolutely. This book was a crazy array of emotions, anger, fear, sadness, happy, you name it and I most likely felt it reading this. I absolutely love books that can draw out an emotional response from me to this extent. I had actual heart pounding anxiety in some points from being so invested in this story.
Though this was such a crazy ride full of so many emotions, angst, mystery, and lots of answers and the fulfillment of a lot of things that have been hanging in the balance throughout this trilogy, in my own personal opinion this was the perfect ending that Maddie and Ryan deserved.
I loved every second of this book, and series in general. The conclusion to the Mad World trilogy is not to be missed. If you love action, drama, mystery, steam, tears, anger, basically if you love feeling allll the emotions while reading, this is the Trilogy for you!
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **
Mad Love starts right back into the drama and action from the first page. I wasn’t bored for a single second reading this book, anxious though? Absolutely. This book was a crazy array of emotions, anger, fear, sadness, happy, you name it and I most likely felt it reading this. I absolutely love books that can draw out an emotional response from me to this extent. I had actual heart pounding anxiety in some points from being so invested in this story.
Though this was such a crazy ride full of so many emotions, angst, mystery, and lots of answers and the fulfillment of a lot of things that have been hanging in the balance throughout this trilogy, in my own personal opinion this was the perfect ending that Maddie and Ryan deserved.
I loved every second of this book, and series in general. The conclusion to the Mad World trilogy is not to be missed. If you love action, drama, mystery, steam, tears, anger, basically if you love feeling allll the emotions while reading, this is the Trilogy for you!
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **
September 15, 2022
Mad Love is here and let me tell you, it DOES NOT disappoint.
Things like fate and destiny had always seemed like a load of crap until I met this woman. Until I realized she was the other half that I’d been missing, the light to counter my darkness.
After reading the first two books in the series (Mad World and Mad as Hell), we are given the conclusion to Ryan and Maddie’s story.
We leave off book two with a HUGE cliffhanger (I don’t want to spoil it if you haven’t read Mad as Hell). Maddie and Ryan’s worlds are left in such huge disarray that no one would guess how they get through it. They both have huge obstacles to overcome in their individual current lives to bring them back together.
The journey to bring them back together is CRAZY, but I would expect nothing less from this crew. As usual, the side characters (which I am saying lightly, because you see the whole crew plus all of Court’s brothers throughout the whole book) are amazing and bring so much depth to this story. They all really show the true meaning of family.
We finally have an answer the awaited question (that was in my mind at least) - is Madeline really dead? The conclusion to her story was perfect in my mind.
There is so much more than I want to say, but this book is jam packed with action that will leave you on the edge of your seat. My anxiety for these characters was all over the place for the entirety of the book.
I am going to miss the Pacific Cross crew, as well as everyone involved with Phoenix International. All of these characters were so great and really just true to themselves. I am hoping that we get a spin-off series of some of the side characters (cough I’m looking at you Bex and Court cough).
Also, just a side note, just the mention of Rook from Bella Matthews’s The Risks We Take Duet made me giddy. The crossover between these two authors/stories was just a welcome surprise.
Things like fate and destiny had always seemed like a load of crap until I met this woman. Until I realized she was the other half that I’d been missing, the light to counter my darkness.
After reading the first two books in the series (Mad World and Mad as Hell), we are given the conclusion to Ryan and Maddie’s story.
We leave off book two with a HUGE cliffhanger (I don’t want to spoil it if you haven’t read Mad as Hell). Maddie and Ryan’s worlds are left in such huge disarray that no one would guess how they get through it. They both have huge obstacles to overcome in their individual current lives to bring them back together.
The journey to bring them back together is CRAZY, but I would expect nothing less from this crew. As usual, the side characters (which I am saying lightly, because you see the whole crew plus all of Court’s brothers throughout the whole book) are amazing and bring so much depth to this story. They all really show the true meaning of family.
We finally have an answer the awaited question (that was in my mind at least) - is Madeline really dead? The conclusion to her story was perfect in my mind.
There is so much more than I want to say, but this book is jam packed with action that will leave you on the edge of your seat. My anxiety for these characters was all over the place for the entirety of the book.
I am going to miss the Pacific Cross crew, as well as everyone involved with Phoenix International. All of these characters were so great and really just true to themselves. I am hoping that we get a spin-off series of some of the side characters (cough I’m looking at you Bex and Court cough).
Also, just a side note, just the mention of Rook from Bella Matthews’s The Risks We Take Duet made me giddy. The crossover between these two authors/stories was just a welcome surprise.
October 1, 2022
Wow!! What an incredible ending. But I felt like there were things that were left unsolved. Action packed, heart stopping, chaotic story! So many twists and turns, with some loose ends. I have a feeling that those loose ends will be resolved in another book which leaves me excited for more!
January 14, 2024
A solid end to the series!
April 4, 2025
4.75⭐️
December 30, 2022
I see you setting up all those spinoffs lol
November 6, 2022
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars! A great ending to this trilogy.
October 5, 2022
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book and holy moly what an epic third installment! We pick up where we left off with Maddie trapped and Ryan in jail and seeing what they both have to go through is just mind boggling! There are so many ups and downs and twists and turns in this one you’ll be sitting on the edge of your seat the whole time! Throw in some mystery, some revelations, some laughs, some tears, and a whole lot of love (and steam)—and you have one wild ride! Ryan, Maddie, and crew are all just such an epic circle of friends. Loved this so much!
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