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Gravestone Elite #1
Shattered Legacy
Blood. Money. Power. Are you ready to be initiated?
All I ever wanted was to escape Gravestone and its archaic traditions.
But one fateful night, I find myself right in the middle of one of their sacred ceremonies.
And now, I’ve been claimed by the devil.
It’s meant to be a privilege, or at least that’s what everyone tells me.
But they don’t know the truth.
They don’t know the depths of depravity, the sick and twisted games that exist in this world I’ve been thrust into.
I might belong to Cade Kingsley, but he’s not the one I want. He’s not the one my heart beats for.
Bexley Easton has been dragged into this world much like me. I want to say he’s different, that he’s good and pure, that he’s everything I’ve made him out to be in my head.
But he’s one of them now and I fear everything we’ve shared could be a lie.
One thing’s for certain though, if Cade discovers the depth of my betrayal then it could be the end... For both of us.
All I ever wanted was to escape Gravestone and its archaic traditions.
But one fateful night, I find myself right in the middle of one of their sacred ceremonies.
And now, I’ve been claimed by the devil.
It’s meant to be a privilege, or at least that’s what everyone tells me.
But they don’t know the truth.
They don’t know the depths of depravity, the sick and twisted games that exist in this world I’ve been thrust into.
I might belong to Cade Kingsley, but he’s not the one I want. He’s not the one my heart beats for.
Bexley Easton has been dragged into this world much like me. I want to say he’s different, that he’s good and pure, that he’s everything I’ve made him out to be in my head.
But he’s one of them now and I fear everything we’ve shared could be a lie.
One thing’s for certain though, if Cade discovers the depth of my betrayal then it could be the end... For both of us.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 4, 2021
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February 19, 2021
'SHATTERED LEGACY:' Is the first full length suspenseful romance book in the series 'Gravestone Elite', by Caitlyn Dare. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
This was one book I was highly anticipating. from the teasers, to the blurb to the hotty on the cover I couldn't wait until this landed on my kindle, it was devoured in a matter of hours. A whole town cloaked in secrecy which spans back generations, initiations, rituals, arranged marriages, this township holds their secrets close to their hearts.
This kept me focused throughout, the pace was perfect, the characters were easy to connect with, the storyline was out of this world unique. The ending had me gasping in its wake questioning what they had done.
This had me sitting up and paying attention, devouring the pages, rooting for our two characters hoping that they get their HEA, enjoying this suspenseful read and the setting this author has created. This was such a great start to what I can only imagine will be a phenomenal series.
This was beyond unique, the boys who rule the school and their peers which bow down to them, only one boy goes against them.
March 12, 2021
FIVE SHATTERED STARS for Mia and Bexley 🧡🖤🧡🖤!!!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
WOW!!!
This book intrigued me in so many ways and left me speechless!
I enjoyed every single page and I couldn’t stop reading it because of the interesting and tense plot that never got boring.
What I liked the most was that the characters from the previous series "Rebels At Sterling Prep" appear in this book too which made it more interesting.
"Shattered Legacy" is a dark college bully romance with a secret society trope, which you won’t be able to stop reading until the very end, and then you’ll look forward to the next book in this trilogy.
Mia is a female character that I admire for her composure throughout the book even though there have been situations in which Cade brought her to the limits where she could barely contain herself without answering him back.
Bexley is a male character who is a typical bad boy who, after a bad but significant event, experiences enlightenment, and then his life changes completely, which eventually leads to a change in his behavior.
Mia and Bexley’s relationship is forbidden because she’s promised to another man, but that makes it even sweeter.
From the first moment they met, sparks could be felt between them, which grew stronger with each page and eventually led to their feelings coming to the surface.
Cliffhanger broke me and I can’t wait for the next book in this trilogy to find out the answers to a hundred questions that are currently spinning in my head.
If you're looking for a dark college bully romance and you also love Caitlyn Dare's writing style, then this is the book you need to read next!!!
Highly recommended!!!
P.S. I need to read "Tarnished Crown" right now!!!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
WOW!!!
This book intrigued me in so many ways and left me speechless!
I enjoyed every single page and I couldn’t stop reading it because of the interesting and tense plot that never got boring.
What I liked the most was that the characters from the previous series "Rebels At Sterling Prep" appear in this book too which made it more interesting.
"Shattered Legacy" is a dark college bully romance with a secret society trope, which you won’t be able to stop reading until the very end, and then you’ll look forward to the next book in this trilogy.
Mia is a female character that I admire for her composure throughout the book even though there have been situations in which Cade brought her to the limits where she could barely contain herself without answering him back.
Bexley is a male character who is a typical bad boy who, after a bad but significant event, experiences enlightenment, and then his life changes completely, which eventually leads to a change in his behavior.
Mia and Bexley’s relationship is forbidden because she’s promised to another man, but that makes it even sweeter.
From the first moment they met, sparks could be felt between them, which grew stronger with each page and eventually led to their feelings coming to the surface.
Cliffhanger broke me and I can’t wait for the next book in this trilogy to find out the answers to a hundred questions that are currently spinning in my head.
If you're looking for a dark college bully romance and you also love Caitlyn Dare's writing style, then this is the book you need to read next!!!
Highly recommended!!!
P.S. I need to read "Tarnished Crown" right now!!!
July 9, 2021
Look. I'm all over the place with this series. 🤷🏼♀️ On one hand, I devoured it. Finished the series within the same 24 hour period... On the other hand, I can't decide if I actually enjoyed the series as a whole or if I was just rubbernecking a tragic train wreck. 😵💫 Either way, I'm all up in my feelings. 😅 This first book was undeniably good. 👍🏻👍🏻
Let's start with the positives, shall we?
- I liked Mia (18 yrs old, freshman in college) at the very beginning of the book when she was a little naïve and starry-eyed. I kinda wish she'd hung on to a bit of that.
- Bexley, the H (18 yrs old, freshman in college) - he's a little flawed, a little tortured, a lot jealous/possessive 🖤
- this has a Romeo & Juliet star-crossed lovers thing going on. Mia is promised to an evil man (Cade), but she accidently falls in love with Bexley - I totally dig a damsel in distress. 🖤
- there's some great jealous/possessive scenes - Bexley insists on claiming Mia first, and gets crazy when she has to play her dutiful fiancé part. I love a feral H, so this sh*t was right up my alley. 🥵😍🥵😍🥵
- I liked that Bexley was determined to be loyal to Mia - he only wanted her and proved it under a lot of duress ❤️
- there are several hot scenes, and even some scenes that were pretty edgy - at one point Bexley is tied down and helplessly forced to watch Mia being "handled" by Cade. Both are on aphrodisiacs. 😳😅🔥🔥🔥
- I love the "secret society" aspect. It was intriguing.
- normally the set up with the college basically being connected to the high school would get on my dang nerves, because this is set in the States, but that IS NOT how it works here... HOWEVER, I give this author props for taking the time to make this set up make sense. She blamed it on the secret society, who set it up this way to maintain control of the kids and town. I appreciate when authors take the time to build the scenario properly. 👍🏻
What I didn't like:
- Bexley, the "Hero" has absolutely no power. He really inhabits that weak-ass name. 😐 He is beat {literally} and out-maneuvered by the villain at every turn. The only thing he gets right is claiming Mia's v-card before Cade can. {Now this is the first book. There are 2 more books. I am expecting for him to find his footing and save his girl... 👀#agirlcandream}
- the ending has some intense OW drama that was even over the line for ME. I love me some delicious angsty OW drama... but this was a tough blow. I mean, it was FORCED, but YEESH. I wanted a loophole, and the author made sure that we had to swallow the sh*t sandwich whole and with no milk to wash it down. Rude. 🤬
- Bexley was kind of all over the place with his feelings. One minute he was acknowledging in his head that Mia had no choices and couldn't be blamed for what Cade did... then in the next breath he's all up in her business blaming and shaming her... maybe it was just frustrated dirty talk, but it gave me whiplash. Also, he was one minute determined that he and Mia be together and then next he was shrugging and pushing her away as too much hassle.... then the next minute, he was all up in her business again. 😒 Pick a lane, dear Hero.
- I wish the h and H had more than just one meeting before they had to "fight for their love"... I was wanting a bit more relationship development so that the star-crossed lovers thing, where he's basically sacrificing himself for her, felt a bit more believable. A finger bang with a stranger, does not an epic love story make. 👀 That's all I'm saying. 🤷🏼♀️😅
Bottom Line? I REALLY liked this first book. I read it straight through and I started the next immediately. It's been a few weeks since I've been this engaged in a book that wasn't a reread. I'm giving it 4-stars, with the possibility of moving it to 5-stars if I like the way the series turns out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⚠️FOR THE SAFETY SQUAD⚠️
- this book is not safe. There are numerous dark ambiguous situations. If you are sensitive, this series is NOT for you.
- cheating (forced)
- voyeurism (forced)
- exhibitionism (forced)
- drugging (forced)
- dubcon/noncon
- OW drama
- cliffhanger
Let's start with the positives, shall we?
- I liked Mia (18 yrs old, freshman in college) at the very beginning of the book when she was a little naïve and starry-eyed. I kinda wish she'd hung on to a bit of that.
- Bexley, the H (18 yrs old, freshman in college) - he's a little flawed, a little tortured, a lot jealous/possessive 🖤
- this has a Romeo & Juliet star-crossed lovers thing going on. Mia is promised to an evil man (Cade), but she accidently falls in love with Bexley - I totally dig a damsel in distress. 🖤
- there's some great jealous/possessive scenes - Bexley insists on claiming Mia first, and gets crazy when she has to play her dutiful fiancé part. I love a feral H, so this sh*t was right up my alley. 🥵😍🥵😍🥵
- I liked that Bexley was determined to be loyal to Mia - he only wanted her and proved it under a lot of duress ❤️
- there are several hot scenes, and even some scenes that were pretty edgy - at one point Bexley is tied down and helplessly forced to watch Mia being "handled" by Cade. Both are on aphrodisiacs. 😳😅🔥🔥🔥
- I love the "secret society" aspect. It was intriguing.
- normally the set up with the college basically being connected to the high school would get on my dang nerves, because this is set in the States, but that IS NOT how it works here... HOWEVER, I give this author props for taking the time to make this set up make sense. She blamed it on the secret society, who set it up this way to maintain control of the kids and town. I appreciate when authors take the time to build the scenario properly. 👍🏻
What I didn't like:
- Bexley, the "Hero" has absolutely no power. He really inhabits that weak-ass name. 😐 He is beat {literally} and out-maneuvered by the villain at every turn. The only thing he gets right is claiming Mia's v-card before Cade can. {Now this is the first book. There are 2 more books. I am expecting for him to find his footing and save his girl... 👀#agirlcandream}
- the ending has some intense OW drama that was even over the line for ME. I love me some delicious angsty OW drama... but this was a tough blow. I mean, it was FORCED, but YEESH. I wanted a loophole, and the author made sure that we had to swallow the sh*t sandwich whole and with no milk to wash it down. Rude. 🤬
- Bexley was kind of all over the place with his feelings. One minute he was acknowledging in his head that Mia had no choices and couldn't be blamed for what Cade did... then in the next breath he's all up in her business blaming and shaming her... maybe it was just frustrated dirty talk, but it gave me whiplash. Also, he was one minute determined that he and Mia be together and then next he was shrugging and pushing her away as too much hassle.... then the next minute, he was all up in her business again. 😒 Pick a lane, dear Hero.
- I wish the h and H had more than just one meeting before they had to "fight for their love"... I was wanting a bit more relationship development so that the star-crossed lovers thing, where he's basically sacrificing himself for her, felt a bit more believable. A finger bang with a stranger, does not an epic love story make. 👀 That's all I'm saying. 🤷🏼♀️😅
Bottom Line? I REALLY liked this first book. I read it straight through and I started the next immediately. It's been a few weeks since I've been this engaged in a book that wasn't a reread. I'm giving it 4-stars, with the possibility of moving it to 5-stars if I like the way the series turns out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⚠️FOR THE SAFETY SQUAD⚠️
- this book is not safe. There are numerous dark ambiguous situations. If you are sensitive, this series is NOT for you.
- cheating (forced)
- voyeurism (forced)
- exhibitionism (forced)
- drugging (forced)
- dubcon/noncon
- OW drama
- cliffhanger
May 8, 2021
Creative storyline of powerful secret society amid love in the dark, the hand of a sweet, young Mia is promised to the lead megalomaniac, but she has affections for another. I read this book with trepidation the entire time, only for my head to explode at that cliffhanger ending.
Love them or hate them, there are a broad range of personalities of all ages in story -- elite, those on the side desiring to be close to power, the regular types. Nice change of new adult theme in a college setting. The book was also nicely linked with the first series. Hello, Jaggers! My favorite Cole makes an appearance. There was a fair amount a steam after some build up as well as some juicy other man and other woman drama. Love scenes between Mia and Bexley were definitely hot. I found story's pace a medium burn with a fair amount of description to immerse the reader in the visual surroundings and events in the tale.
Suspense thriller, powerful sect with internal uprise, and forsaken love, this was great read with a gutting cliffhanger. I need book 2 now! 4.5 stars
Love them or hate them, there are a broad range of personalities of all ages in story -- elite, those on the side desiring to be close to power, the regular types. Nice change of new adult theme in a college setting. The book was also nicely linked with the first series. Hello, Jaggers! My favorite Cole makes an appearance. There was a fair amount a steam after some build up as well as some juicy other man and other woman drama. Love scenes between Mia and Bexley were definitely hot. I found story's pace a medium burn with a fair amount of description to immerse the reader in the visual surroundings and events in the tale.
Suspense thriller, powerful sect with internal uprise, and forsaken love, this was great read with a gutting cliffhanger. I need book 2 now! 4.5 stars
February 22, 2021
ARC in Exchange for honest review!!
This is Caitlyn's first book of her new Gravestone Elite series. This book takes you into a new world one of secret society, so many secrets, old traditions and im getting the feeling this is only the beginning of it all.
Bexley and Mia meet at a party and sparks fly straight away but its not as simple as girl meets boy nope as Mia is promised to Cade the person she most dislikes and you can quickly see why lol, but doesnt stop the undeniable chemistry they have, but when secrets are revealed will it all blow up in their faces? well i suggest you read to find out..
Once you start this book you won't want to put it down till the last page and let me tell you the last page will leave you screaming WTF like i still to this day two days after i read it cant get over it lol now am dying for the next one as i need answers to WTF happened...
If you loved Caitlyn's other books you wont be disappointed at all. This is part of a series and word of warning it does end with a big jaw dropping cliffhanger.
This is Caitlyn's first book of her new Gravestone Elite series. This book takes you into a new world one of secret society, so many secrets, old traditions and im getting the feeling this is only the beginning of it all.
Bexley and Mia meet at a party and sparks fly straight away but its not as simple as girl meets boy nope as Mia is promised to Cade the person she most dislikes and you can quickly see why lol, but doesnt stop the undeniable chemistry they have, but when secrets are revealed will it all blow up in their faces? well i suggest you read to find out..
Once you start this book you won't want to put it down till the last page and let me tell you the last page will leave you screaming WTF like i still to this day two days after i read it cant get over it lol now am dying for the next one as i need answers to WTF happened...
If you loved Caitlyn's other books you wont be disappointed at all. This is part of a series and word of warning it does end with a big jaw dropping cliffhanger.
March 14, 2021
***4,5 "All a game!!!" stars***
NOW AVAILABLE!!!
"Sometimes, to play with the devil you have to become a sinner."
Wow!!! I'm impressed!!!! I'm really impressed!!!
To be totally honest here, this was my first book by Caitlyn Dare and I wasn't expecting that this story will manage to get under my skin and make me craving so much more!!!
Yes, bully romance is a very common genre these days, but Caitlyn had reflected it in a different, more unique light and I've been pulled into this story and didn't want to let go!!!
And this darn cliffy... It left me breathless!!!!
"They are the Electi.
The chosen. The future of Gravestone.
And me? I'm no one."
What can I really say about this book???
The truth is that it is better if you go in it blindly... It will make the experience even better...
There were too many things that were happening in here!!
Crazy things that were connecting with Gravestone and their 'Electi'...
Secrets, lies, betrayal, secret societies, crazy initiations, arranged marriages and in the middle of all this craziness was standing Mia and Hexley...
"In a place like Gravestone, freedom is the worst thing you can ask for."
Mia and Hexley had to face a fate that they never asked for... She had to become someone that she didn't even want to be in the side of a man that she didn't really want...
Bexley was running away from the demons of his past and he stepped upon another dimension... and he has the ability to change everything around him because of a hidden legacy that he never asked for...
He just have to stay strong and survive... For him and Mia...
"What game are you playing?"
"I'm not playing a game, Bexley. I'm as much as a pawn as you."
"But you're his..."
And in all this chaos, it's starting to bloom a love strong and unique which is forbidden...
And my heart was aching for these two!!!! There are too many obstacles standing between them and even though they know that they can't fall, it's impossible for them to resist to each other...
"This is a dream, a fantasy. It can never be more. But for tonight, I'm willing to pretend with him. Pretend that I'm just a girl falling for a boy."
I loved Bexley very much... I don't really care of what he did in the past, I just loved his character in here very much.
In a weird place that everyone was bowing down to the Elite, he had the courage to held his head high and give them the middle finger. And he paid for that too many times, but they never managed to break his spirit and I loved him for that...
As for that ending??? I have faith on him!!!
"He can torture me, hurt me, drug me. Whatever he fucking wants. But I'm not giving you up, little mouse. You. Are. Mine."
What can I say about our heroine, Mia??? She wasn't actually fitting in this strange equation and I'm really having too many questions of why she is in this certin position right now... But I liked that she didn't bow down to Kade's feet. She just wanted a life away from Gravestone and now, she is bound to that place forever.
And even though her life is a mess, Hexley has the ability to make it better. For how long, though???
"I didn't ask for this. I didn't ask for any of it. But here I am, because I was born in some fucked-up town where your name and blood means more than your own dreams and desires."
I really liked the connection between Bex and Mia.
They were just perfect for each other and my heart was breaking for them...
Will they survive Kade and his minions's twisted games???
What is going to happen after???
OMG!!! I can't wait for the next book. I'm literally sitting on pins and needles!!!
"If you want my advice, wrap your heart is thorns and sharpen your claws, because in a place like Gravestone, it's a game of survival for girls like us."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
NOW AVAILABLE!!!
"Sometimes, to play with the devil you have to become a sinner."
Wow!!! I'm impressed!!!! I'm really impressed!!!
To be totally honest here, this was my first book by Caitlyn Dare and I wasn't expecting that this story will manage to get under my skin and make me craving so much more!!!
Yes, bully romance is a very common genre these days, but Caitlyn had reflected it in a different, more unique light and I've been pulled into this story and didn't want to let go!!!
And this darn cliffy... It left me breathless!!!!
"They are the Electi.
The chosen. The future of Gravestone.
And me? I'm no one."
What can I really say about this book???
The truth is that it is better if you go in it blindly... It will make the experience even better...
There were too many things that were happening in here!!
Crazy things that were connecting with Gravestone and their 'Electi'...
Secrets, lies, betrayal, secret societies, crazy initiations, arranged marriages and in the middle of all this craziness was standing Mia and Hexley...
"In a place like Gravestone, freedom is the worst thing you can ask for."
Mia and Hexley had to face a fate that they never asked for... She had to become someone that she didn't even want to be in the side of a man that she didn't really want...
Bexley was running away from the demons of his past and he stepped upon another dimension... and he has the ability to change everything around him because of a hidden legacy that he never asked for...
He just have to stay strong and survive... For him and Mia...
"What game are you playing?"
"I'm not playing a game, Bexley. I'm as much as a pawn as you."
"But you're his..."
And in all this chaos, it's starting to bloom a love strong and unique which is forbidden...
And my heart was aching for these two!!!! There are too many obstacles standing between them and even though they know that they can't fall, it's impossible for them to resist to each other...
"This is a dream, a fantasy. It can never be more. But for tonight, I'm willing to pretend with him. Pretend that I'm just a girl falling for a boy."
I loved Bexley very much... I don't really care of what he did in the past, I just loved his character in here very much.
In a weird place that everyone was bowing down to the Elite, he had the courage to held his head high and give them the middle finger. And he paid for that too many times, but they never managed to break his spirit and I loved him for that...
As for that ending??? I have faith on him!!!
"He can torture me, hurt me, drug me. Whatever he fucking wants. But I'm not giving you up, little mouse. You. Are. Mine."
What can I say about our heroine, Mia??? She wasn't actually fitting in this strange equation and I'm really having too many questions of why she is in this certin position right now... But I liked that she didn't bow down to Kade's feet. She just wanted a life away from Gravestone and now, she is bound to that place forever.
And even though her life is a mess, Hexley has the ability to make it better. For how long, though???
"I didn't ask for this. I didn't ask for any of it. But here I am, because I was born in some fucked-up town where your name and blood means more than your own dreams and desires."
I really liked the connection between Bex and Mia.
They were just perfect for each other and my heart was breaking for them...
Will they survive Kade and his minions's twisted games???
What is going to happen after???
OMG!!! I can't wait for the next book. I'm literally sitting on pins and needles!!!
"If you want my advice, wrap your heart is thorns and sharpen your claws, because in a place like Gravestone, it's a game of survival for girls like us."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
March 8, 2021
An enchanting trip that left me shocked, awed, and super intrigued all at once!!!
Gravestone was mentioned in the Sterling High series, so i was already expecting a dark and twisted read that would be borderline insane, and that is exactly what i got!!!
What can you expect from this book?
* A somewhat love "triangle"
* A previously hated character who regretted his past life
* A heroine who is naive, "weak", and a pawn in a game she doesn't understand
* An arrogant, narcissistic bully who takes pleasure in other people squirming
* A secret society
* Initiations
* Mysticism
* Arranged marriages
* Secrets, secrets, secrets
This is not a light, college romance read! It is dark, depraved, intense, twisted, morally and sexually unconventional, and borderline psychotic. But, having loved the authors' past books very much, this storyline more than met my high expectations!
Five stars from me for this read that was both nothing and everything i expected! Caitlyn Dare have really nailed this dark storyline, exploring themes that we only get to see in the movies, and setting the bar very high for the other two books in the series. The book was very different to what i usually read, and yet it consumed me to the point where i need the second book NOW!
Gravestone was mentioned in the Sterling High series, so i was already expecting a dark and twisted read that would be borderline insane, and that is exactly what i got!!!
What can you expect from this book?
* A somewhat love "triangle"
* A previously hated character who regretted his past life
* A heroine who is naive, "weak", and a pawn in a game she doesn't understand
* An arrogant, narcissistic bully who takes pleasure in other people squirming
* A secret society
* Initiations
* Mysticism
* Arranged marriages
* Secrets, secrets, secrets
This is not a light, college romance read! It is dark, depraved, intense, twisted, morally and sexually unconventional, and borderline psychotic. But, having loved the authors' past books very much, this storyline more than met my high expectations!
Five stars from me for this read that was both nothing and everything i expected! Caitlyn Dare have really nailed this dark storyline, exploring themes that we only get to see in the movies, and setting the bar very high for the other two books in the series. The book was very different to what i usually read, and yet it consumed me to the point where i need the second book NOW!
February 25, 2021
WHAT! That ending!!! Oh my gosh! So much is going on. So many unanswered questions. This story was crazy good! Caitlyn Dare definitely leaves you wanting so much more!!!
I wasn’t sure where this story would go. Mia not sure why but have become a part of game she never signed up to play in. She needs someone to save her and though Bexley comes out of no where and could be the answer to her prayers, he has so much history and intrigue himself, poor Mia isn’t sure where to turn!
This book was intriguing, captivating and has me on the edge of my seat! I need more Caitlyn Dare, so much more!!!
I wasn’t sure where this story would go. Mia not sure why but have become a part of game she never signed up to play in. She needs someone to save her and though Bexley comes out of no where and could be the answer to her prayers, he has so much history and intrigue himself, poor Mia isn’t sure where to turn!
This book was intriguing, captivating and has me on the edge of my seat! I need more Caitlyn Dare, so much more!!!
March 5, 2021
I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book it completely blindsided me on how phenomenal it was ! The angst ,the drama ,the steam ,the twists and turns this book took hostage of me and still hasn’t let go ! Bexley and Mia have such an intense connection and chemistry. The passion they share when together it’s palpable my heart literally aches for them . This book is full of secrets ,lies and betrayals , secret societies and old traditions that take you on one helluva roller coaster ride of dark twisted emotions .That ending is a doozy OMG it hurt ! I’m still not ok and don’t know how Mia and Bexley will be able to come back from that ending. My heart was in my throat I felt like I was literally there the writing is just so damn good . I need the next book ASAP ! Best book hangover ever!
POV - Dual
Hero - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heroine - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chemistry - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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March 31, 2021
“Shattered Legacy” is the first installment in the Gravestone Elite Trilogy. In “Shattered Legacy,” Caitlyn Dare takes us to a parallel universe to Sterling Bay. Meaning, it is part of the Sterling Bay universe, but called Gravestone.
Gravestone welcomes us to someone we already met in the Sterling Bay books, Bexley (Remi’s ex-boyfriend from the “Taunt Her” book.
It's part of a trilogy, which means it ends in a cliff hanger. This story focuses on Bexley Danforth and Mia Thompson. Their book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend starting at the Rebels at Sterling Prep series where Bexley first appears so you can better understand him, his background, and his current situation.
This book intrigued me in many ways. I couldn’t stop reading it because of the interesting and tense plot that never got boring. Obviously, it ends on a cliffy!
Bring on Tarnished Crown!!
Gravestone welcomes us to someone we already met in the Sterling Bay books, Bexley (Remi’s ex-boyfriend from the “Taunt Her” book.
It's part of a trilogy, which means it ends in a cliff hanger. This story focuses on Bexley Danforth and Mia Thompson. Their book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend starting at the Rebels at Sterling Prep series where Bexley first appears so you can better understand him, his background, and his current situation.
This book intrigued me in many ways. I couldn’t stop reading it because of the interesting and tense plot that never got boring. Obviously, it ends on a cliffy!
Bring on Tarnished Crown!!
February 27, 2021
Wow, this was such a well-written story!! Caitlyn Dare takes you on a dark and twisted journey into the lives of the Gravestone Elite. This story had me fully immersed from the first page to the very last page, and I didn't come up for air until I was done!
This is an absolutely amazing beginning to a new series, a spinoff, of sorts, to the Rebels at Sterling Prep series. This one does end in a cliffhanger, but I'm really glad I won't have to wait too long for it, since the next one is out in early April, because the way this one ended, I honestly don't think I could wait much longer. In the meantime, this one is highly recommended!
I received a free copy of this book, and this is my honest review of Shattered Legacy.
This is an absolutely amazing beginning to a new series, a spinoff, of sorts, to the Rebels at Sterling Prep series. This one does end in a cliffhanger, but I'm really glad I won't have to wait too long for it, since the next one is out in early April, because the way this one ended, I honestly don't think I could wait much longer. In the meantime, this one is highly recommended!
I received a free copy of this book, and this is my honest review of Shattered Legacy.
March 4, 2021
Bexley and Mia have such a connection and deep chemistry. Secrets and Old Traditions take you down a dark and twisted roller coaster of emotion. I can't wait for the next book!
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March 2, 2021
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Star Rating : 4/5 Stars
POV : Dual
Cliffhanger : Yes
Hero : Bexley
Heroine : Mia
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 6/10
Heat Rating : 8/10
Triggers Involved : Dub Con , Dark
Plot Summary :
All Mia wants is to survive her year in high school. That is until she finds herself a pawn in a game much bigger than what her mind can comprehend. Now all she can do is survive and maybe be with the boy she is slowly falling for. That is until he gets destroyed in the worst way possible. Now he blames her and there is no limit he won't cross to get back at her.
Bexley wanted a simple life. That is until a secret about his parentage twists his whole life up. Now nothing is the same and he has a lot of new enemies. Enemies that won't stop until they destroy him. Mia was the one bright thing in his life until she betrayed him in the worst way possible. Now she will pay with them all. The one person who he should have trusted is now one of enemies and that does not mean he won't have fun destroying her.
Overall Opinion :
Holy shit. This author has the best heroes I swear! Bexley was this innocent guy who suffered at the hands of the rich and elite people and now he was back to take his rightful throne. No matter who he has to destroy for it. Including the one girl who slowly started to thaw the ice around his heart! Bexley and Mia were pure fire. I loved every second of their interactions and the author kept me on my toes for a very long time.
And don't even get me started on that ending. What was that?!! I have so many questions omg , it's like the next part can't come soon enough! Bexley and Mia are my new addiction , hell this whole new world of characters by this author is now my dope and I can't wait till I get my next fix! Highly recommended to all the dark Romance lovers out there!
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May 8, 2021
Well, damn! Honestly, I don’t know what to say about this book other than it was truly addictive. It took me less than 24 hours to finish both Shattered Legacy (book 1) and Tarnished Crown (book 2). I’m not sure if that’s something to be proud of or a sign that I need to get a life. Oh well...
I loved Caitlyn Dare’s Rebels at Sterling Prep series so I was more than ready to get my hands on this spin off. We met Bexley a few times in that series, but he’s kind of the worst. I didn’t think it would be possible for Caitlyn Dare to turn me into a Bex fan but... here we are.
(At this point I’ll take a second to urge you to read the Sterling Prep series. You don’t necessarily need to read it in order to enjoy the world of Gravestone, but having that background added to the intrigue for me.)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- Caitlyn Dare does a phenomenal job with character development. Bexley might be getting a fresh start in a new town but don’t expect him to turn into a choir boy. He fully admits he made a lot of mistakes and is ready to change but there’s still a lot of bad boy left.
I’m just now realizing that I didn’t really have time to dwell on Bexley’s past transgressions because this book was so exciting. It’s nonstop drama, angst, steam, and WTF moments from start to finish.
The Sterling Prep series was incredibly dark and steamy, but Gravestone dials it all way, way, way up. An elite secret society and a town with lots of dirty little secrets makes things even more fun.
Some unsolicited advice? Wait until book 3 comes out before starting this. Both books one and two end with massive cliffhangers and I don’t know how I’ll survive waiting for Fractured Reign.
I loved Caitlyn Dare’s Rebels at Sterling Prep series so I was more than ready to get my hands on this spin off. We met Bexley a few times in that series, but he’s kind of the worst. I didn’t think it would be possible for Caitlyn Dare to turn me into a Bex fan but... here we are.
(At this point I’ll take a second to urge you to read the Sterling Prep series. You don’t necessarily need to read it in order to enjoy the world of Gravestone, but having that background added to the intrigue for me.)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- Caitlyn Dare does a phenomenal job with character development. Bexley might be getting a fresh start in a new town but don’t expect him to turn into a choir boy. He fully admits he made a lot of mistakes and is ready to change but there’s still a lot of bad boy left.
I’m just now realizing that I didn’t really have time to dwell on Bexley’s past transgressions because this book was so exciting. It’s nonstop drama, angst, steam, and WTF moments from start to finish.
The Sterling Prep series was incredibly dark and steamy, but Gravestone dials it all way, way, way up. An elite secret society and a town with lots of dirty little secrets makes things even more fun.
Some unsolicited advice? Wait until book 3 comes out before starting this. Both books one and two end with massive cliffhangers and I don’t know how I’ll survive waiting for Fractured Reign.
February 22, 2021
Caitlyn Dare never ceases to bring a mind blowing reading experience but this time they managed to obliterate my mind and my heart.
Shattered Legacy pulled me in the very first pages and from there I was at the mercy of all things in the Gravestone Elite world.
If you read Rebels at Sterling Prep then you have met Bexley but the Bexley in Gravestone isn’t the same person he was in Sterling Bay he just wants to keep his head down and make it through college but he soon realizes that this town is immersed in all sorts of nefarious activity and the woman he can’t seem to stay away from is swept up in the insanity of the town of Gravestone.
Mia is sweet and comes off as quiet as a mouse but this girl has fire inside of her. She has been pulled into a game she can’t win and more so she wants no part of it but in the town of Gravestone it’s not about what you want it’s about who you are.
The chemistry between Mia and Bexley happens instantly with an innocent touch and from there it’s propelled into the stratosphere because there’s nothing that was going to keep them apart even with the knowledge that there was a chance they might not make it out alive. This town is wrapped in a dark cloud of secrets, mystery, suspense, and pure evil.
The intensity of this introduction to the Gravestone Elite world was enthralling. I was glued to my seat and there was nothing that could have prevented me from reading this from start to finish in one sitting. As this story unfolded you are lost in a world where the fire between 2 people might be what burns the whole town of Greystone to rubble if they aren’t the ones who end up smothered by the flames.
Shattered Legacy pulled me in the very first pages and from there I was at the mercy of all things in the Gravestone Elite world.
If you read Rebels at Sterling Prep then you have met Bexley but the Bexley in Gravestone isn’t the same person he was in Sterling Bay he just wants to keep his head down and make it through college but he soon realizes that this town is immersed in all sorts of nefarious activity and the woman he can’t seem to stay away from is swept up in the insanity of the town of Gravestone.
Mia is sweet and comes off as quiet as a mouse but this girl has fire inside of her. She has been pulled into a game she can’t win and more so she wants no part of it but in the town of Gravestone it’s not about what you want it’s about who you are.
The chemistry between Mia and Bexley happens instantly with an innocent touch and from there it’s propelled into the stratosphere because there’s nothing that was going to keep them apart even with the knowledge that there was a chance they might not make it out alive. This town is wrapped in a dark cloud of secrets, mystery, suspense, and pure evil.
The intensity of this introduction to the Gravestone Elite world was enthralling. I was glued to my seat and there was nothing that could have prevented me from reading this from start to finish in one sitting. As this story unfolded you are lost in a world where the fire between 2 people might be what burns the whole town of Greystone to rubble if they aren’t the ones who end up smothered by the flames.
March 1, 2021
💀 SHATTERED LEGACY BY CAITLYN DARE 💀
💀💀💀💀💀 5 STARS
💀 ANTI HERO
💀 SHY HEROINE
💀 SECRET SOCIETY
💀 NEW ADULT
Shattered Legacy by Caitlyn Dare is a new trilogy set in Gravestone University there are so many secrets that will have your head spinning.
I did not know I was is a dark romance- new adult- secret society book slum til I read this book. This took me back to why I love secret society books!! This book checked all the boxes for me, its dark, twisted, shocking, and crazy!
I have yet to figure out if Bexley is the hero or anti hero in this story, he is a mixed bag of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He alpha protective one minute and then a completely unlikeable the next. Bexely is new to Gravestone and is put in this world that he had now idea about. Mia is sweet and innocent also promised to the ruler of the school and in throne in the Electi. Cade Kingsley one of the heirs of Quinctus which is consisted of four families and Mia hates her future husband. Mia and Bexley can't fight the attraction brewing between them. Will either of them be able able to make it out alive before Cade destroys them? You don't want to miss this series!!!
💀💀💀💀💀 5 STARS
💀 ANTI HERO
💀 SHY HEROINE
💀 SECRET SOCIETY
💀 NEW ADULT
Shattered Legacy by Caitlyn Dare is a new trilogy set in Gravestone University there are so many secrets that will have your head spinning.
I did not know I was is a dark romance- new adult- secret society book slum til I read this book. This took me back to why I love secret society books!! This book checked all the boxes for me, its dark, twisted, shocking, and crazy!
I have yet to figure out if Bexley is the hero or anti hero in this story, he is a mixed bag of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He alpha protective one minute and then a completely unlikeable the next. Bexely is new to Gravestone and is put in this world that he had now idea about. Mia is sweet and innocent also promised to the ruler of the school and in throne in the Electi. Cade Kingsley one of the heirs of Quinctus which is consisted of four families and Mia hates her future husband. Mia and Bexley can't fight the attraction brewing between them. Will either of them be able able to make it out alive before Cade destroys them? You don't want to miss this series!!!
March 2, 2021
I am completely shook. This book shattered me. I really need book 2 now because that cliffhanger... I have no words. I was surprised my kindle survived after how I felt reading it! Bex and Mia, wow, I could feel their chemistry. I can’t even say I was on a rollercoaster ride with how my emotions were being put through the ringer. It was more like a ride of bumper cars. I didn’t know when to expect it and how drastic the hit would be. Let me tell you the impact was coming at me from all angles. The author complete wrecked me. All the mystery and intrigue has good me soooo hooked! I need all the answers and then some!
April 4, 2021
I'm not big on bully books but since this involved college students, I took a chance. I was very impressed with this first book in the series. First and foremost the writing was phenomenal. The author definitely knows how to create a gripping storyline. I felt every bit of Mia's and Bexley's frustration and pain. The angst and turmoil are off the charts.
I will say it's a bit like a soap opera in that the story gets a bit "out there" at times, but it's fiction. I read it fairly quickly as I was swept up in the chaos and conflict. I was ready to devour the second book right away. I'm definitely intrigued to see where the author takes us.
I will say it's a bit like a soap opera in that the story gets a bit "out there" at times, but it's fiction. I read it fairly quickly as I was swept up in the chaos and conflict. I was ready to devour the second book right away. I'm definitely intrigued to see where the author takes us.
March 7, 2021
This one took me a bit to get into. However, it did have a unique storyline and a number of twists and turns. The book is full of rituals and initiations. It features an elite club with exclusive membership.
Mia has always enjoyed her anonymity however a turn of events forces her to leave that behind. Her selection means that the choices she makes are no longer her own. Both in love and in life in general. Look forward to reading about how her story will continue.
Mia has always enjoyed her anonymity however a turn of events forces her to leave that behind. Her selection means that the choices she makes are no longer her own. Both in love and in life in general. Look forward to reading about how her story will continue.
April 27, 2022
Shattered Legacy is a dark new adult story centered around the super secretive elite families of Gravestone University. I really loved all the dark secret society vibes with the initiations, rituals and old school way of doing things.
Mia is arranged to marry Gravestone's golden boy from THE family, Cade, but he is a complete as*hole (for lack of a better description 😅). When she meets Bexley one night at a party, they embark on an often tumultuous and definitely forbidden hate/love relationship.
This book had everything I love... the angst, the steam, the drama. It was fast paced and kept me hooked until the end. And with the way it ended, I'm definitely going to be reading the rest of the series!
Mia is arranged to marry Gravestone's golden boy from THE family, Cade, but he is a complete as*hole (for lack of a better description 😅). When she meets Bexley one night at a party, they embark on an often tumultuous and definitely forbidden hate/love relationship.
This book had everything I love... the angst, the steam, the drama. It was fast paced and kept me hooked until the end. And with the way it ended, I'm definitely going to be reading the rest of the series!
May 12, 2023
Not my usual type of read
While I will pretty much read anything, this is not my usual type of book. At times I wanted to DNF but I kept going because I wanted to see if Bexley could triumph.........
While I will pretty much read anything, this is not my usual type of book. At times I wanted to DNF but I kept going because I wanted to see if Bexley could triumph.........
March 1, 2021
Mia and Bexley know they can’t ever be together, but that doesn’t stop the constant burning fire from within luring each other like a siren call to one another.
SECRETS, MYSTERIES, DRAMA and SUSPENSE is what Shattered Legacy is all about.
A real page turn, Caitlyn Dare had me gripped from the very beginning until the very end, falling into the Alice hole that is the start to the Gravestone Elite trilogy!
Mia Thompson, the wallflower who kept to herself throughout high school, dreams of moving away from her town and being free to live her own life. However that dream is ended before it can even begin, when she becomes apart of her town Gravestones tradition that she never signed up for, forced to stand at Cade Kingsley’s side to her utter dismay. Now needing saving she meets Bexley, who seems like he could be her saving grace. But there’s more to him than meets the eye.
Bexley ‘Bex’ Louis Danforth has been kicked from his home in Sterling Bay, to go and live with his mysterious, long lost uncle in Gravestone. Though he plans to focus on studying, so he can make it through college. That is all thrown off course when he not only meets Mia, but ends up getting sucked into becoming apart of Gravestone Elite world through no choice of his own.
I was completely enamoured with this story. Everything about it had me reeling in and wanting to delve in deeper. From the history of Gravestone, to the mystery surrounding this archaic tradition that the founding families of the town still continue to follow. Despite the traditions being barbaric, sexist and outdated.
It had everything I wanted and more, taking you on a crazy rollercoaster ride of emotions and feelings through the DARK, TWISTED ROMANCE, CHAOS DRAMA, BEWILDERING MYSTERIES and SPELLBINDING SUSPENSE in the town Gravestone! It was completely MIND-BLOWING and JAW DROPPING!
And that chemistry between Bex and Mia! Woah!!! Definitely needed a fire extinguisher to douse the FIERY, BURNING HOT TEMPESTUOUS FLAMES that were lit, when they would get together. Allowing their consuming feelings of INTENSE, FEVERISH, HOT BLOODED, POWERFUL emotions liberate from within into their acts of UNINHIBITED SEXY, STEAMY, RACY and RAUNCHY PASSION!
That cliffhanger though! Caitlyn absolutely destroyed with the ending! I definitely hated her for it! Leaving me hanging like that!
Say to say Caitlyn Dare has me as a reader, considering this is the first book of hers that I have read!
She absolutely killed it with Shattered Legacy! And I cannot wait to see what happens next in Tarnished Crown and how the rest of the Gravestone Elite trilogy plays out!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 9, 2021
Bexley and Mia's story is the first in the Gravestone Elite new series, a book full of secrets, as it has a secret society involved. It's a book that will hook you from the start and won't let you go, it's a series so beware of the cliffhanger. The chemistry between the characters is fantastic, you will be rooting for them, but their path is not easy, not when Mia is promised to Cade, the guy she dislikes. Give me book 2 now, please!
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March 10, 2021
Shattered Legacy is the first book in the Gravestone Elite Trilogy by Caitlyn Dare. This story is narrated from the dual POV of Mia Thompson and Bexley Danforth. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.
This was one hell of an emotional and mind blowing roller coaster ride that I never wanted to end. I found the storyline to be intriguing and I loved how each character was complex in their own different way.
I love Mia because she is fierce, strong, defiant, sweet and caring. I see a lot of potential in Mia and I really hope to see her stand up for herself a lot more. I can definitely see her bringing a lot of people to their knees and I can’t wait for it to happen. I have a like/dislike relationship with Bexley but I do find myself rooting for him the majority of the time.
Cade Kingsley is pure evil and I’m pretty sure he is the spawn of the devil. He is a narcissistic alphahole who will happily destroy everyone that gets in his way. He is the one character in this book that I should hate but unfortunately the heart wants what it is wants and it turns out that I’m a sucker for villains especially the twisted ones. I know that there is a special place in hell where Cade and I belong together.
This was an epic book that is packed with drama, intensity, heat, mysterious, revenge, betrayal, romance, secrets and twists that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. I cannot wait to read the next book Tarnished Crown.
I recieved an advanced copy for free, and this is my honest opinion.
This was one hell of an emotional and mind blowing roller coaster ride that I never wanted to end. I found the storyline to be intriguing and I loved how each character was complex in their own different way.
I love Mia because she is fierce, strong, defiant, sweet and caring. I see a lot of potential in Mia and I really hope to see her stand up for herself a lot more. I can definitely see her bringing a lot of people to their knees and I can’t wait for it to happen. I have a like/dislike relationship with Bexley but I do find myself rooting for him the majority of the time.
Cade Kingsley is pure evil and I’m pretty sure he is the spawn of the devil. He is a narcissistic alphahole who will happily destroy everyone that gets in his way. He is the one character in this book that I should hate but unfortunately the heart wants what it is wants and it turns out that I’m a sucker for villains especially the twisted ones. I know that there is a special place in hell where Cade and I belong together.
This was an epic book that is packed with drama, intensity, heat, mysterious, revenge, betrayal, romance, secrets and twists that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. I cannot wait to read the next book Tarnished Crown.
I recieved an advanced copy for free, and this is my honest opinion.
February 26, 2021
In Shattered Legacy, book one of Caitlyn Dare’s Gravestone Elite series, we are thrusted into a world of old traditions, tons of secrets, promises, crazy rituals and... a secret society.
Bexley and Mia end up meeting one night at a party and can’t resist the attraction they have towards each other. Mia has just gotten some devastating news and Bexley hates the town he is in. They get a bit handsy and get interrupted so they stop. That doesn’t stop either from thinking about the other though.
In their case, it’s not as easy as meeting and letting things progress due to Mia’s promise of herself (unwillingly) to the town’s ‘King’, Cade. Mia cannot stand Cade and his crew. They think they are the be all and end all of the town. No one usually gets in their way or questions anything they do. That rubbed Mia the wrong way and Bexley rebelled against Cade as he doesn’t get the fright that surrounds Cade.
Bexley and Mia are just...everything. The chemistry they shared, the feelings and even the need to protect one another got to me. Cade knows Mia hates him but there are parts of the book where he behaved a certain way that made me think he may soften a bit as the series continues. I also hope Tim and Hadley’s story is shared a bit more in the upcoming books.
Scattered Legacy ends on a banging (*smirk*) cliffhanger so I need end of March to hurry up for book two.
Thank you Candi Kane PR for the eARC!
Bexley and Mia end up meeting one night at a party and can’t resist the attraction they have towards each other. Mia has just gotten some devastating news and Bexley hates the town he is in. They get a bit handsy and get interrupted so they stop. That doesn’t stop either from thinking about the other though.
In their case, it’s not as easy as meeting and letting things progress due to Mia’s promise of herself (unwillingly) to the town’s ‘King’, Cade. Mia cannot stand Cade and his crew. They think they are the be all and end all of the town. No one usually gets in their way or questions anything they do. That rubbed Mia the wrong way and Bexley rebelled against Cade as he doesn’t get the fright that surrounds Cade.
Bexley and Mia are just...everything. The chemistry they shared, the feelings and even the need to protect one another got to me. Cade knows Mia hates him but there are parts of the book where he behaved a certain way that made me think he may soften a bit as the series continues. I also hope Tim and Hadley’s story is shared a bit more in the upcoming books.
Scattered Legacy ends on a banging (*smirk*) cliffhanger so I need end of March to hurry up for book two.
Thank you Candi Kane PR for the eARC!
February 21, 2021
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Welcome to Gravestone!!
Shattered Legacy is book 1 in a brand new series by Caitlyn Dare. If you thought their Rebels at Sterling Bay series was full of secrets.....you haven't seen nothing yet.
Book 1 will draw you in from the beginning. It starts out with a bang and only goes up from there.
Bexley is our boy from Sterling Bay. He caused alot of drama and was shipped to the town of Gravestone. Wow!! I did not care for him at all in the first 2 books of Rebels at Sterling Bay series but he won me over in this book. He learns quickly Gravestone is more then your average town.
Mia has lived in Gravestone her entire life. She knows the rules and even though she hates it she follows them. She wants out of the town and to be able to live her own life.
Now I said it ends on a cliffhanger. A mind blowing cliffhanger that will leave you with more questions then answers.
This story has it all. Drama.... Secrets.....Forbidden love. It'll pull you in and you'll never want to let go. This is one book you will be mad that it's over. It's that damn good!! Can we get book 2 now 😊
Welcome to Gravestone!!
Shattered Legacy is book 1 in a brand new series by Caitlyn Dare. If you thought their Rebels at Sterling Bay series was full of secrets.....you haven't seen nothing yet.
Book 1 will draw you in from the beginning. It starts out with a bang and only goes up from there.
Bexley is our boy from Sterling Bay. He caused alot of drama and was shipped to the town of Gravestone. Wow!! I did not care for him at all in the first 2 books of Rebels at Sterling Bay series but he won me over in this book. He learns quickly Gravestone is more then your average town.
Mia has lived in Gravestone her entire life. She knows the rules and even though she hates it she follows them. She wants out of the town and to be able to live her own life.
Now I said it ends on a cliffhanger. A mind blowing cliffhanger that will leave you with more questions then answers.
This story has it all. Drama.... Secrets.....Forbidden love. It'll pull you in and you'll never want to let go. This is one book you will be mad that it's over. It's that damn good!! Can we get book 2 now 😊
March 4, 2021
So this new series by Caitlyn Dare was one of my most high anticipated reads so far this year and let me tell you she did not disappoint. I was completely floored. I was completely glued to my kindle from the very first page until I finished a few hours later. That's read read this baby in one sitting.. This story is so full of secret and lies and twists and turns that you honestly have no idea who the hell to trust. I love Bexley and Mia their chemistry is amazing and instant but their story is anything but easy that's for sure. Both of these characters just want to make it through and not have to be part of the drama. The author really puts your emotions through the ringer through out the entire story and then she hit you with that ending and I was literally cussing her out and wanting to throw my kindle completely across the room. I have so many questions and it just can't be true like no freaking way. I just cant. Epic book hanger for days and I need book 2 right freaking now. Absolute must read... If you loved her other work you will absolutely love this new series.
May 15, 2021
Have you ever read a book and wanted to smack one of the characters in the book? That's how I felt when I read this one. It wasn't one of the main characters, but one of the other characters.
This book is told from dual points of view from Mia and Bexley. Mia and Bexley like each other, but can't be together for reasons unknown to Bexley in the beginning. Mia grew up in this small town where things aren't quite as they seem, and Bexley just moved here to stay with his Uncle.
As the book goes on, Bexley finds out not everything is as it seems. Mia is promised to someone else, but he is not a good guy. Bexley finds out there is this secret society, and he is in the mix of it.
There are so many secrets that are meant to be found out. Can Bexley and Mia survive everything that is coming to them? I can't wait to see how this series turns out. I couldn’t put this book down and am excited for more!
This book is told from dual points of view from Mia and Bexley. Mia and Bexley like each other, but can't be together for reasons unknown to Bexley in the beginning. Mia grew up in this small town where things aren't quite as they seem, and Bexley just moved here to stay with his Uncle.
As the book goes on, Bexley finds out not everything is as it seems. Mia is promised to someone else, but he is not a good guy. Bexley finds out there is this secret society, and he is in the mix of it.
There are so many secrets that are meant to be found out. Can Bexley and Mia survive everything that is coming to them? I can't wait to see how this series turns out. I couldn’t put this book down and am excited for more!
February 21, 2021
Shattered Legacy is book one in the Gravestone Elite books. Similar to the Sterling Prep series (obviously) it has similar intensities and situations.
Bexley first showed up in the Sterling Prep series, and was the villain, I thought I hated Bexley, I thought there’s no way this scum can possibly be dethroned and yet Cade takes this award, with honours.
I despised Cade from the very first moment. He’s a complete spoiled brat, with too much power at a too young and immature age. My heart hurts for the horrid things poor Mia and Bexley have to endure because of him!
Mia was never meant to be in the position she is, and I’m so excited to find out the reasons behind everything. Bexley had his world blown up so many time it’s amazing he’s handling life so well. I love the twisty story line and serious mystery behind Gravestone.
Shattered Legacy is intense and gripping. Gravestone is truly messed up and I cannot wait to read the next instalment!!
Bexley first showed up in the Sterling Prep series, and was the villain, I thought I hated Bexley, I thought there’s no way this scum can possibly be dethroned and yet Cade takes this award, with honours.
I despised Cade from the very first moment. He’s a complete spoiled brat, with too much power at a too young and immature age. My heart hurts for the horrid things poor Mia and Bexley have to endure because of him!
Mia was never meant to be in the position she is, and I’m so excited to find out the reasons behind everything. Bexley had his world blown up so many time it’s amazing he’s handling life so well. I love the twisty story line and serious mystery behind Gravestone.
Shattered Legacy is intense and gripping. Gravestone is truly messed up and I cannot wait to read the next instalment!!
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