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All the Things We Left Unsaid
Secrets make up the foundation of Veritas University.
They infiltrate every inch of campus, and its Kings, Alex Mitchell and Teddy Parker, are not immune. When Teddy’s twin brother, Tommy, is murdered, the foundation starts to crack and secrets threaten to tumble out. Everyone has something to hide, but someone within the golden gates surrounding Veritas will do anything to keep their secrets from being revealed.
As more students turn up dead and the local police scramble to apprehend the killer, one officer struggles to keep her past from interfering with the case. And while Teddy tries to protect everyone, Alex’s primary goal is to protect Teddy…winning him over would just be a perk. Through murder, blackmail, cryptic messages, ill-timed love confessions, and too many games to count, only one thing is certain:
No one is safe.
They infiltrate every inch of campus, and its Kings, Alex Mitchell and Teddy Parker, are not immune. When Teddy’s twin brother, Tommy, is murdered, the foundation starts to crack and secrets threaten to tumble out. Everyone has something to hide, but someone within the golden gates surrounding Veritas will do anything to keep their secrets from being revealed.
As more students turn up dead and the local police scramble to apprehend the killer, one officer struggles to keep her past from interfering with the case. And while Teddy tries to protect everyone, Alex’s primary goal is to protect Teddy…winning him over would just be a perk. Through murder, blackmail, cryptic messages, ill-timed love confessions, and too many games to count, only one thing is certain:
No one is safe.
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First published January 16, 2023
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November 17, 2023
✦ holy shit i devoured this. literally binged it overnight and couldn’t stop. i loved alex and teddy so, so much 🥹 truly gave a soulmate vibe. childhood sweethearts. best friends. i adored the way they loved each other — whenever teddy needed alex, he always came in to help. always. and vice versa.
✦ the dark academia vibes this served!! i loved uncovering the social hierarchy of the school — the lower rungs, the middle ones, the topmost ones — which, of course, were reserved for our very own kings teddy and alex. 🤭 and i loved the way they both held each other up while also competing in every single thing. they were each other’s #1 champion but also challenger and i loved seeing that dynamic. literally ate it up. they both ruled veritas university and no matter what struggle came their way, they faced it together 🥺 i want a love like that. the games they played, the way they manipulated the people around them to get what they wanted — SO COOL. i loved the way they knew ever since they were six years old that they loved each other, and that nothing could ever tear them apart — come what may. they fought everyone for each other. no love truer than that.
✦ alex and teddy gave coballoway (kiss the sky / fuel the fire) but make it gay and i loved that.
✦ the friend group! i adored harry, caleb and elena so much. their banter was chefs kiss and they always had each other’s back, no matter what happened. 🥰
✦ seeing teddy and alex’s parents was so fun for me because the chaos that ensued there? i loved watching it all happen 😌 the way alex would try to embarrass teddy in front of their parents and teddy would always blush furiously. the way they’d always try to one-up each other in front of their parents while their moms would watch, entertained, and their dads, exasperated. it just fascinated me so much and i loved that aspect. 🖤
✦ i also didn’t expect the families to be that rich. i mean, uh, alex literally bought teddy a whole-ass amusement park just to “woo” him 🤣 rich people be like that. i loved seeing how influential they were, however, and i really appreciated seeing the moral greyness of so many characters.
✦ having jessica, a police officer from outside veritas, be a pov in this was a good option imo because i loved seeing her thought process in between being in these rich kids’ minds. it provided a startling contrast in the alternating povs and i liked seeing that. i also liked her as a character sm because what she’d gone through as a kid… i just wanted to give her a hug. i love how she’s also helping people out by choosing the profession she did. and her bond with natalie was so cute to see, too.
✦ the twist in the end!! i kinda saw it coming and also didn’t. i was livingggg for the way they’d murder for each other and be so ruthless 🦋 made my heart melt like anything.
✦ i do feel like this is one of those books you need to suspend disbelief in. if you start using your brain, you’d probably hate this because there are a few very unbelievable things that happen and it’s all very chaotic and crazy but i loved it despite (because of) that.
𓏲 . ˙ ˖ 🍂 ₊˚⏳⊹ ♡ 📜. ⊹ ࣪˖ 🕰️꒱
✦ overall i was just so intrigued with this read and enjoyed it so so much more than expected. a perfect read for the autumn/winter vibes. i’m super excited to see what’s next for our two world dominators!! the author mentioned that this isn’t the last we’ll be seeing of them and i can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
✦ the dark academia vibes this served!! i loved uncovering the social hierarchy of the school — the lower rungs, the middle ones, the topmost ones — which, of course, were reserved for our very own kings teddy and alex. 🤭 and i loved the way they both held each other up while also competing in every single thing. they were each other’s #1 champion but also challenger and i loved seeing that dynamic. literally ate it up. they both ruled veritas university and no matter what struggle came their way, they faced it together 🥺 i want a love like that. the games they played, the way they manipulated the people around them to get what they wanted — SO COOL. i loved the way they knew ever since they were six years old that they loved each other, and that nothing could ever tear them apart — come what may. they fought everyone for each other. no love truer than that.
“until the stars die.”
“and forever after.”
✦ alex and teddy gave coballoway (kiss the sky / fuel the fire) but make it gay and i loved that.
“i’d say yes a million times over if i could. in every lifetime. in every universe. because there is never an end to the story where it isn’t you and me together, ready to take on everything that comes our way, whether that be a few murders or the entire world. you are… you are my everything, and i suppose i’m asking if you’ll be my king.”
✦ the friend group! i adored harry, caleb and elena so much. their banter was chefs kiss and they always had each other’s back, no matter what happened. 🥰
✦ seeing teddy and alex’s parents was so fun for me because the chaos that ensued there? i loved watching it all happen 😌 the way alex would try to embarrass teddy in front of their parents and teddy would always blush furiously. the way they’d always try to one-up each other in front of their parents while their moms would watch, entertained, and their dads, exasperated. it just fascinated me so much and i loved that aspect. 🖤
✦ i also didn’t expect the families to be that rich. i mean, uh, alex literally bought teddy a whole-ass amusement park just to “woo” him 🤣 rich people be like that. i loved seeing how influential they were, however, and i really appreciated seeing the moral greyness of so many characters.
✦ having jessica, a police officer from outside veritas, be a pov in this was a good option imo because i loved seeing her thought process in between being in these rich kids’ minds. it provided a startling contrast in the alternating povs and i liked seeing that. i also liked her as a character sm because what she’d gone through as a kid… i just wanted to give her a hug. i love how she’s also helping people out by choosing the profession she did. and her bond with natalie was so cute to see, too.
✦ the twist in the end!! i kinda saw it coming and also didn’t. i was livingggg for the way they’d murder for each other and be so ruthless 🦋 made my heart melt like anything.
✦ i do feel like this is one of those books you need to suspend disbelief in. if you start using your brain, you’d probably hate this because there are a few very unbelievable things that happen and it’s all very chaotic and crazy but i loved it despite (because of) that.
𓏲 . ˙ ˖ 🍂 ₊˚⏳⊹ ♡ 📜. ⊹ ࣪˖ 🕰️꒱
✦ overall i was just so intrigued with this read and enjoyed it so so much more than expected. a perfect read for the autumn/winter vibes. i’m super excited to see what’s next for our two world dominators!! the author mentioned that this isn’t the last we’ll be seeing of them and i can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
February 26, 2023
I love love LOVE IT when an author starts out with a banger of a dedication. Mic drop.
To all the people who thought I’d never do it: Fuck you. I wrote a book.
You guys. There is so much to love about this book!!! The MCs, the friends, the moms!, Officer Evans (and her cat Lucifurr) and Chief Braxton. So much good chit chat and banter between all of these people. The unique academic setting with the whole concept of student rankings and the Royal Court. The hierarchy of it all was super interesting.
Veritas University feeds off secrets. The first thing every student learns upon entering its golden gates is to protect their secrets with their life.
Teddy and Alex rule Veritas University. Their parents are all best friends and all went to Veritas when they were younger. These two have basically grown up together. They have competed against one another for most of their lives. They are geniuses and like to play games with each other. They play games upon games upon games. Sometimes it's not even clear what the game is, but Alex and Teddy know and they are playing it.
The only person who can measure up to Alex is Teddy, and because of this, they have a sort of feud they like to engage in. Mostly, Alex just enjoys riling Teddy up. Teddy is the most fascinating person he has ever had the pleasure of watching.
Despite that, their intellects are evenly matched. And the few, almost nonexistent, places where Alex lacks, Teddy fills in and vice versa. They are perfect together. Sure, Alex wants to beat him out in academics, and he likes to bicker with Teddy and pull his strings, but when it comes down to it, Teddy is his as much as Alex is Teddy’s.
Whenever Teddy needs Alex, Alex is there. And whenever Alex needs Teddy, Teddy is there.
The main mystery here revolves around some students going missing and they wind up dead. The first one of them is Teddy's twin brother Tommy. Teddy and Tommy have a complicated history.
To say that Alex and Teddy were meant to be together is almost an understatement. They are soul mate goals. Essentially, they were born to be together. They are possessive of each other in every way, except sexually. At least for awhile.
And that is the thing: Alex isn’t the only one who knows they are endgame. Everyone does. Except for Teddy, who knows it but just isn’t ready to admit it yet.
“It would be easier if what?” Teddy asks as though he doesn’t know the next words that were going to come out of Alex’s mouth. Teddy knows. Alex knows Teddy knows. And Teddy knows Alex knows Teddy knows. That doesn’t stop Teddy from daring him to say it. Alex says nothing.
Let me tell you something, the plot twists in this book were SO WELL DONE. And OMG the surprise (to me anyway) reveal at the end. I did not see it coming! It put this book in a whole new light for me and wow it was something.
The only thing that could have improved this story for me would have been explicit descriptions of the sex. I felt like I was missing out on some steam there, but it did not detract from the story overall. And maybe that is just my personal preference.
Teddy and Alex…Teddy and Alex are strange. It’s something they’ve known for a long time. Their relationship is complicated. It’s a relationship, but it isn’t. And it’s confusing, but it isn’t. They are Teddy and Alex. Alex and Teddy. There isn’t one without the other.
Honestly, just another shout out to the moms here. Obsessed with them.
“Stop saying inappropriate shit in front of our mothers!” Teddy throws another roll. Alex dodges it this time. “They think it’s hilarious,” Alex says as Sofia and Lizzie laugh. They adore Teddy and Alex’s banter. They call it a form of courting. Alex calls it foreplay.
Lastly, the author leaves a very exciting note at the end. I cannot wait for more.
If you are looking for dark academia vibes where everyone has secrets, students have more power than the faculty, rich people being rich, and a dark mystery with some twists and turns, then you will enjoy this book!
Alex looked at him and said, “Until the stars die.” And Teddy responded, “And forever after.”
***I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest opinion.***
To all the people who thought I’d never do it: Fuck you. I wrote a book.
You guys. There is so much to love about this book!!! The MCs, the friends, the moms!, Officer Evans (and her cat Lucifurr) and Chief Braxton. So much good chit chat and banter between all of these people. The unique academic setting with the whole concept of student rankings and the Royal Court. The hierarchy of it all was super interesting.
Veritas University feeds off secrets. The first thing every student learns upon entering its golden gates is to protect their secrets with their life.
Teddy and Alex rule Veritas University. Their parents are all best friends and all went to Veritas when they were younger. These two have basically grown up together. They have competed against one another for most of their lives. They are geniuses and like to play games with each other. They play games upon games upon games. Sometimes it's not even clear what the game is, but Alex and Teddy know and they are playing it.
The only person who can measure up to Alex is Teddy, and because of this, they have a sort of feud they like to engage in. Mostly, Alex just enjoys riling Teddy up. Teddy is the most fascinating person he has ever had the pleasure of watching.
Despite that, their intellects are evenly matched. And the few, almost nonexistent, places where Alex lacks, Teddy fills in and vice versa. They are perfect together. Sure, Alex wants to beat him out in academics, and he likes to bicker with Teddy and pull his strings, but when it comes down to it, Teddy is his as much as Alex is Teddy’s.
Whenever Teddy needs Alex, Alex is there. And whenever Alex needs Teddy, Teddy is there.
The main mystery here revolves around some students going missing and they wind up dead. The first one of them is Teddy's twin brother Tommy. Teddy and Tommy have a complicated history.
To say that Alex and Teddy were meant to be together is almost an understatement. They are soul mate goals. Essentially, they were born to be together. They are possessive of each other in every way, except sexually. At least for awhile.
And that is the thing: Alex isn’t the only one who knows they are endgame. Everyone does. Except for Teddy, who knows it but just isn’t ready to admit it yet.
“It would be easier if what?” Teddy asks as though he doesn’t know the next words that were going to come out of Alex’s mouth. Teddy knows. Alex knows Teddy knows. And Teddy knows Alex knows Teddy knows. That doesn’t stop Teddy from daring him to say it. Alex says nothing.
Let me tell you something, the plot twists in this book were SO WELL DONE. And OMG the surprise (to me anyway) reveal at the end. I did not see it coming! It put this book in a whole new light for me and wow it was something.
The only thing that could have improved this story for me would have been explicit descriptions of the sex. I felt like I was missing out on some steam there, but it did not detract from the story overall. And maybe that is just my personal preference.
Teddy and Alex…Teddy and Alex are strange. It’s something they’ve known for a long time. Their relationship is complicated. It’s a relationship, but it isn’t. And it’s confusing, but it isn’t. They are Teddy and Alex. Alex and Teddy. There isn’t one without the other.
Honestly, just another shout out to the moms here. Obsessed with them.
“Stop saying inappropriate shit in front of our mothers!” Teddy throws another roll. Alex dodges it this time. “They think it’s hilarious,” Alex says as Sofia and Lizzie laugh. They adore Teddy and Alex’s banter. They call it a form of courting. Alex calls it foreplay.
Lastly, the author leaves a very exciting note at the end. I cannot wait for more.
If you are looking for dark academia vibes where everyone has secrets, students have more power than the faculty, rich people being rich, and a dark mystery with some twists and turns, then you will enjoy this book!
Alex looked at him and said, “Until the stars die.” And Teddy responded, “And forever after.”
***I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest opinion.***
February 21, 2023
Gay dark academia
Gossip Girl meets The Secret History? Yes
The petulant dynamic between Teddy and Alex. This is for all you soulmates, co-dependant, possessive relationship lovers out there.
Wealthy private university students with a side of murder.
Maybe a little wattpad-y but quality.
Shout out to the moms in this book for being so hysterical and supportive.
HEA, I promise
”I’ll love you until the stars die,” he whispers.
Goodness gracious these two childhood sweethearts.
Thank you, Gloria for putting this on my radar!
Gossip Girl meets The Secret History? Yes
The petulant dynamic between Teddy and Alex. This is for all you soulmates, co-dependant, possessive relationship lovers out there.
Wealthy private university students with a side of murder.
Maybe a little wattpad-y but quality.
Shout out to the moms in this book for being so hysterical and supportive.
HEA, I promise
”I’ll love you until the stars die,” he whispers.
Goodness gracious these two childhood sweethearts.
Thank you, Gloria for putting this on my radar!
November 19, 2023
This book was absolutely ridiculous and I had so much fun reading it. If you liked Pretty Little Liars or Gossip Girl or even Riverdale (the first couple of seasons, before things got really weird), I think you might like this book too. It was elite college kids doing things that only elite college kids can get away with. Throw in some murder, an interestingly portrayed and somewhat demented soulmates love story, awesome side characters, small town cops and more yachts, private jets and theme parks than any one person should ever have access to or be able to afford, and you have this crazy ass book. I can't wait to follow Teddy and Alex wherever they go next!
November 25, 2023
Alex leans forward to whisper, "Until the stars die." "And forever after," Teddy says.
BITCH. i randomly found this book and when i tell you it was made for me 😭 im not joking this was actually perfect the author is a genius. that ending... you should have seen my fucking jaw fly to the floor. alex and teddy 😭😭😭😭 dont get me started on them i'll start feeling light headed and collapse. their dynamic is so fucking serious to me. also the moms i love them so bad 😭💗 need the sequel now tbh.
BITCH. i randomly found this book and when i tell you it was made for me 😭 im not joking this was actually perfect the author is a genius. that ending... you should have seen my fucking jaw fly to the floor. alex and teddy 😭😭😭😭 dont get me started on them i'll start feeling light headed and collapse. their dynamic is so fucking serious to me. also the moms i love them so bad 😭💗 need the sequel now tbh.
January 24, 2024
alexteddy #real soulmates twin flames best friends rivals lovers partners in crime tethered for life meant to be each other’s person written in the stars drawn together by an invisible thread from the moment they were born connected by the red thread of fate loves of each others lives two sides of the same coin two halves of the same soul etc etc🔐
October 9, 2024
I’m honestly embarrassed by how much I like this book🙈 it was absolutely cringey especially some of the character dialogues but overall ? This is how I would describe my perfect guilty pleasure choice book. the dark academia theme, the monarchy kings ruling school vibe, the childhood best friends to lovers, the friend group and supportive family. everything element that I love all incorporated into one. solid 💗
October 16, 2023
Gosh!! I devoured this!! I love Alex and Teddy and I love their besties!!
But sadly there’s no sex scenes. I’ve read several books with no sex scenes and it was fine. But in this case, I want it 😅
I would even be okay with one or two because normally It wouldn’t have bothered me if they weren’t teasing me about it. For example, they finally going to do the deed and then FTB 😩.
And I was like, okay sometimes the author would give us the gold the next time, but there’s no next time 😩😂.
And the morning after the FTB, … this is why I felt deprived of the sex scenes because “Not to mention, my ass isn’t the only sore part of me. I can’t take another round so soon. I’ll be lucky if I can walk without limping.” Alex sighs dramatically. “And here I thought we could have shower sex.” Teddy’s lips press into a thin line, but Alex knows he has him. “I’ll blow you. I didn’t get to do that last night, but under no circumstances are you fucking me. Clear?” “Crystal.”
See?? I wanna be there too and they did have shower sex but I was only told about it 😩😅.
Anyways, I still recommend this because it was very intriguing, witty, sexy, romantic, thrilling and it made me not want to do any adulting because I wanted to keep reading it!!
I’ll definitely read the next book this author writes!!
But sadly there’s no sex scenes. I’ve read several books with no sex scenes and it was fine. But in this case, I want it 😅
I would even be okay with one or two because normally It wouldn’t have bothered me if they weren’t teasing me about it. For example, they finally going to do the deed and then FTB 😩.
And I was like, okay sometimes the author would give us the gold the next time, but there’s no next time 😩😂.
And the morning after the FTB, … this is why I felt deprived of the sex scenes because “Not to mention, my ass isn’t the only sore part of me. I can’t take another round so soon. I’ll be lucky if I can walk without limping.” Alex sighs dramatically. “And here I thought we could have shower sex.” Teddy’s lips press into a thin line, but Alex knows he has him. “I’ll blow you. I didn’t get to do that last night, but under no circumstances are you fucking me. Clear?” “Crystal.”
See?? I wanna be there too and they did have shower sex but I was only told about it 😩😅.
Anyways, I still recommend this because it was very intriguing, witty, sexy, romantic, thrilling and it made me not want to do any adulting because I wanted to keep reading it!!
I’ll definitely read the next book this author writes!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2023
Am I still sobbing my eyes out thinking about these two?? Yes, yes I am 😭 and I can't stop, won't stop
Let's not address the elephant (aka the fact that I practically disappeared 💀) in the room just yet. Let's just bask, BASK in the perfection that is Alexander Mitchell and Theodore Parker's relationship 🤌🏾🤌🏾
"I'll love you until the stars die" ... "And forever after"
Ughhh I love a hidden gem as much as the next person, and I especially love when said hidden gem blows me tf away. So much so, I'm actually no longer on this planet. Yes, as we speak, I am on the moon 🥲
This was everything my weak heart needed. We've got:
🖤Dark academia vibes
🖤Morally grey bordering on completely immoral protagonists (you may seriously question rooting for them)
🖤Old boarding school aesthetic except it's university
🖤A murder mystery that gets spicier by the chapter
🖤Super rich and influential families
🖤SOULMATE ENERGY. BRUH. The soulmate-est energy that ever did spark. Trust me 👌🏾
This book was everything I love in my romances. Definitely OTT but as I say, go big or go home ✌🏾. It had that unresolved sexual tension between two characters who know they're meant to be, who know they're endgame, but have been waiting for the perfect moment (which we get to witness ahhhh). Two characters fiercely protective of each other (like 'touch him and die' vibes 🤤). All while working to solve a murder mystery!! It also features a plot twist that threatens to have you seeking professional help to recover from the whiplash. What else could we ask for?? This book was so fantastic, it resurrected me from my hiatus 😂 I honestly felt it was my civic duty to tell you all that it exists (you're welcome) and... why are you still reading this? Go pick it up and see for yourself 😌
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLYYYY RECOMMEND!
TWs: multiple mentions of death, SA, rape (feel free to message me if you need any clarification - take care of yourself 🖤)
Let's not address the elephant (aka the fact that I practically disappeared 💀) in the room just yet. Let's just bask, BASK in the perfection that is Alexander Mitchell and Theodore Parker's relationship 🤌🏾🤌🏾
"I'll love you until the stars die" ... "And forever after"
Ughhh I love a hidden gem as much as the next person, and I especially love when said hidden gem blows me tf away. So much so, I'm actually no longer on this planet. Yes, as we speak, I am on the moon 🥲
This was everything my weak heart needed. We've got:
🖤Dark academia vibes
🖤Morally grey bordering on completely immoral protagonists (you may seriously question rooting for them)
🖤Old boarding school aesthetic except it's university
🖤A murder mystery that gets spicier by the chapter
🖤Super rich and influential families
🖤SOULMATE ENERGY. BRUH. The soulmate-est energy that ever did spark. Trust me 👌🏾
This book was everything I love in my romances. Definitely OTT but as I say, go big or go home ✌🏾. It had that unresolved sexual tension between two characters who know they're meant to be, who know they're endgame, but have been waiting for the perfect moment (which we get to witness ahhhh). Two characters fiercely protective of each other (like 'touch him and die' vibes 🤤). All while working to solve a murder mystery!! It also features a plot twist that threatens to have you seeking professional help to recover from the whiplash. What else could we ask for?? This book was so fantastic, it resurrected me from my hiatus 😂 I honestly felt it was my civic duty to tell you all that it exists (you're welcome) and... why are you still reading this? Go pick it up and see for yourself 😌
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLYYYY RECOMMEND!
TWs: multiple mentions of death, SA, rape (feel free to message me if you need any clarification - take care of yourself 🖤)
December 27, 2025
that took me on a riiiiiddee!! especially that ending, i love it when we get a full explanation 👀
i loooove teddy & alex together so so much. the possessiveness + codependency together was just ✨amazing✨
this whole story sucked me in from the first chapter, when i say i couldn’t put it down i mean it!! too freaking good.
i loooove teddy & alex together so so much. the possessiveness + codependency together was just ✨amazing✨
this whole story sucked me in from the first chapter, when i say i couldn’t put it down i mean it!! too freaking good.
November 25, 2023
objectively THE worst book i’ve read but it was funny as hell and it was codependent childhood best friends to lovers on crack
ok i was gonna leave this at a one line review but i genuinely feel so disappointed 😭 the premise was so good but the writing was so repetitive, boring, and pretentious. the characters were one dimensional like yes spoiled rich kids getting away with everything with no personality except the fact they’re obsessed with one another.
actually i take that back maybe teddy had a point, at least he got numerous yachts and a fucking amusement park. where’s MY alex….
the plot was so dull. the only thing that kept me going was the unserious, hilarious dialogue like no one talks like this but … it was so entertaining i couldn’t put the book down?? book had crack in it but the temu version of it.
teddy and alex had such good potential and some LINES were so beautiful but they were repeated so much it felt overused.
genre should’ve been called a wattpad yaoi comedy.
plot twist was kinda … idk mixed feelings like did i know it was a game? yeah. did i think all of them were in on it ? nope
ok i was gonna leave this at a one line review but i genuinely feel so disappointed 😭 the premise was so good but the writing was so repetitive, boring, and pretentious. the characters were one dimensional like yes spoiled rich kids getting away with everything with no personality except the fact they’re obsessed with one another.
actually i take that back maybe teddy had a point, at least he got numerous yachts and a fucking amusement park. where’s MY alex….
the plot was so dull. the only thing that kept me going was the unserious, hilarious dialogue like no one talks like this but … it was so entertaining i couldn’t put the book down?? book had crack in it but the temu version of it.
teddy and alex had such good potential and some LINES were so beautiful but they were repeated so much it felt overused.
genre should’ve been called a wattpad yaoi comedy.
plot twist was kinda … idk mixed feelings like did i know it was a game? yeah. did i think all of them were in on it ? nope
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 5, 2023
If there is one thing I love (if you know anything about me) it is friends to lovers. Particularly childhood friends to lovers. And these two?! 👌
"I'll love you until the stars die."
"And I'll love you forever after."
This book was so fun (a bit ridiculous but in an amazing way). We have major dark academia vibes here. Set in this cult-like university, where super privileged, rich kids reign supreme. Most of these characters are morally grey and they live to play mind games with each other.
And there is also a murder mystery. Some students from the school are found dead and we are taken along for the ride. I will say trying to piece it together throughout the story was fun and the revelations at the end definitely surprised me.
But my absolute favorite part of this book was the complete and utter co-dependency of Teddy and Alex. These two have been childhood friends since birth and have known basically their whole lives that they are end game. But when we start the book they aren’t together; but like also … sleep in the same bed, can’t go without seeing each other without losing it, have literal touch-him-and-die vibes…. You know. All the regular friends stuff 🤣 They are the most possessive, borderline toxic boys.
“They’ve always known they love each other and have been saying it for so long that it is just a fact. The sky is blue. The grass is green. Alex and Teddy love each other.”
I could’ve used a little more spice - I wanted to see the culmination of years of pining and the absolute desperation these two must’ve had when finally making their relationship physical. But overall I adored this and would love to see more in this world with these characters.
"I'll love you until the stars die."
"And I'll love you forever after."
This book was so fun (a bit ridiculous but in an amazing way). We have major dark academia vibes here. Set in this cult-like university, where super privileged, rich kids reign supreme. Most of these characters are morally grey and they live to play mind games with each other.
And there is also a murder mystery. Some students from the school are found dead and we are taken along for the ride. I will say trying to piece it together throughout the story was fun and the revelations at the end definitely surprised me.
But my absolute favorite part of this book was the complete and utter co-dependency of Teddy and Alex. These two have been childhood friends since birth and have known basically their whole lives that they are end game. But when we start the book they aren’t together; but like also … sleep in the same bed, can’t go without seeing each other without losing it, have literal touch-him-and-die vibes…. You know. All the regular friends stuff 🤣 They are the most possessive, borderline toxic boys.
“They’ve always known they love each other and have been saying it for so long that it is just a fact. The sky is blue. The grass is green. Alex and Teddy love each other.”
I could’ve used a little more spice - I wanted to see the culmination of years of pining and the absolute desperation these two must’ve had when finally making their relationship physical. But overall I adored this and would love to see more in this world with these characters.
January 28, 2023
This book is awesome! A murder mystery with queer romance, morally gray characters, and enough twists to keep you on your toes. The book takes place in a competitive academic setting (Veritas) that breeds intellectual hierarchies and (un)friendly rivalries. After the murder of an unlikable classmate we follow students and law-enforcement as they try to figure out Whodonnit.
I suggest this to anyone who enjoys Dark Academia, Enemies to Lovers, and books that will leave you open mouthed, reeling at the end.
I suggest this to anyone who enjoys Dark Academia, Enemies to Lovers, and books that will leave you open mouthed, reeling at the end.
February 22, 2023
“𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘦.”
“𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳"
Alex and Teddy are the main characters of the book, they are the Kings of Veritas. Veritas is this super-inclusive school for rich powerful people. It is known for its prestige and seclusion. Alex and Teddy both come from wealthy families and their parents are alumni of Veritas University, getting into Veritas was a tradition.
This is a murder mystery with lots of suspense and intriguing plots.
The story starts with a student who is missing and later found dead in the woods on the school premises. The body is none other than Teddy's twin brother Tommy.
The storyline is very extraordinary and interesting. What keeps you gripping is the secrets that everyone has. We get three different POVs, we have Jessica's POV who is our local police officer, and then Alex and Teddy's POV. Jessica's POV is highly important because her POV shows us the investigation part.
Alex and Teddy's relationship is quite unusual for me. I have never read something like this. Everything thing is a game for them. Everything is a competition for them, from getting the highest score to saying I love you first. Their relationship was indeed the highlight of the book. The second highlight will be the school setup. The rules and regulations, the principles of the school. It gives a whole cult vibe. The third highlight will be the twist at the end. A very unexpected twist. Not only I couldn't predict the murderer I also didn't see the twist coming at the end.
This was a masterpiece, for all those who have a knack for solving murder mysteries and appreciate suspense and thriller must give it a try.
“𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳"
Alex and Teddy are the main characters of the book, they are the Kings of Veritas. Veritas is this super-inclusive school for rich powerful people. It is known for its prestige and seclusion. Alex and Teddy both come from wealthy families and their parents are alumni of Veritas University, getting into Veritas was a tradition.
This is a murder mystery with lots of suspense and intriguing plots.
The story starts with a student who is missing and later found dead in the woods on the school premises. The body is none other than Teddy's twin brother Tommy.
The storyline is very extraordinary and interesting. What keeps you gripping is the secrets that everyone has. We get three different POVs, we have Jessica's POV who is our local police officer, and then Alex and Teddy's POV. Jessica's POV is highly important because her POV shows us the investigation part.
Alex and Teddy's relationship is quite unusual for me. I have never read something like this. Everything thing is a game for them. Everything is a competition for them, from getting the highest score to saying I love you first. Their relationship was indeed the highlight of the book. The second highlight will be the school setup. The rules and regulations, the principles of the school. It gives a whole cult vibe. The third highlight will be the twist at the end. A very unexpected twist. Not only I couldn't predict the murderer I also didn't see the twist coming at the end.
This was a masterpiece, for all those who have a knack for solving murder mysteries and appreciate suspense and thriller must give it a try.
November 21, 2023
Dnfed. The Mc's were too much over the top for my liking.
July 27, 2024
to YOU this is words on paper. to ME it is the path to ascension amen! 🙏
June 26, 2024
"Because even when they were six, Teddy was Alex's entire universe."
from the moment i first begun to read this it was the most romantic thing i'd ever read. before even the insinuated love within the 'until the stars die' and 'forever after,' teddy and alex were MY entire universe. to know they were meant for one another all along (and to then have it be so entirely clear, to have this idea of 'rightness' between the two be evident beyond a mere statement of it?) before even harry had called them soulmates, they just were.
from the moment i first begun to read this it was the most romantic thing i'd ever read. before even the insinuated love within the 'until the stars die' and 'forever after,' teddy and alex were MY entire universe. to know they were meant for one another all along (and to then have it be so entirely clear, to have this idea of 'rightness' between the two be evident beyond a mere statement of it?) before even harry had called them soulmates, they just were.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 18, 2023
Wow. This book was better than I expected when I first started reading it. I’m glad I stuck it out. The romance between the two MMC is really cute, in a weirdo way, and the plot twist wasn’t one I was expecting at all! Glad I took the chance here.
January 25, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I was so grateful to receive an ARC from the author. This five-star romance/mystery has you second guessing your predictions every chapter and still shocks you with its ending! Teddy and Alex are lovable characters who are easy to become attached to, and their powerful attraction to one another had me dying to read about how their relationship unfolds. Kalyn sucks you into Teddy and Alex’s world and makes it so hard to leave.
This is one that will have you laughing, hold you at the edge of your seat, and make you want to reread over and over! I can’t wait to read more from this author! This debut (🤯👏👏) novel is one to add to your TBR immediately, but put it right at the top! Perfect for book clubs, fans of dark academia, romance lovers, and anyone who loves a good murder mystery! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is one that will have you laughing, hold you at the edge of your seat, and make you want to reread over and over! I can’t wait to read more from this author! This debut (🤯👏👏) novel is one to add to your TBR immediately, but put it right at the top! Perfect for book clubs, fans of dark academia, romance lovers, and anyone who loves a good murder mystery! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 15, 2023
And so the string of bad lucky continues.
I don’t know how to rate this book - I was intrigued enough to finish the book, if only to discover the twist at the end, but I hated every other second of the entitlement that oozed off the main characters. The story also requires you to suspend disbelief at basically all times which I just can’t jive with anymore - I need some realism, like people don’t act this way!
I don’t know how to rate this book - I was intrigued enough to finish the book, if only to discover the twist at the end, but I hated every other second of the entitlement that oozed off the main characters. The story also requires you to suspend disbelief at basically all times which I just can’t jive with anymore - I need some realism, like people don’t act this way!
November 21, 2023
Guess I've read a lot of Agatha Christie to know how to use my little grey cells and solve the mysteries at the 50% mark. But i had so much fun reading this. It was fast paced. Alex and Teddy were very fun to read with their whole childhood soulmates forever vibe and their moments were extremely sweet.
Alex leans forward to whisper, "Until the stars die."
"And forever after," Teddy says.
Alex leans forward to whisper, "Until the stars die."
"And forever after," Teddy says.
April 12, 2023
4.5 stars. Great set of pretty unbelievable but very amusing characters. My ideas about who was responsible for the murders was accurate, but the exact details were still a good plot twist. I loved the dedication by the author. I look forward to more books with Teddy and Alex.
March 2, 2023
Murder mysteries aren’t normally my go to but damn was I happy I picked this one up! This book is a good old fashioned,queer murder mystery with terrifying events and even more terrifying student personalities. Definitely worth the read!
I don’t know how to write without spoilers (I will start gushing like a groupie if I start trying to describe the plot) but I will say I loved the story and although some of the twists were expected I was fully on board for the ride. This book certainly kept me on my toes and is definitely one for fans of dark academia, enemies to lovers and perfect endingS that make you want to start the book all over again.
I do think that some people might not like how the romance features such a main part in the story, putting the investigation/murders etc. on a bit of a back burner at times, and there were a fair few cliches dotted about. I personally found these aspects to be charming and don’t think this took away my enjoyment one bit.
I will mention that the plot would not have been the same without a great cast of characters (and cat) and I think this is one area our author really excels at. I loved the relationship between Alex and Teddy and I hope we see more of them in the future whether in more books or short stories.
This is definitely an author I will be keeping my eye on! I cannot wait to see what they do next.
I received an ARC copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
I don’t know how to write without spoilers (I will start gushing like a groupie if I start trying to describe the plot) but I will say I loved the story and although some of the twists were expected I was fully on board for the ride. This book certainly kept me on my toes and is definitely one for fans of dark academia, enemies to lovers and perfect endingS that make you want to start the book all over again.
I do think that some people might not like how the romance features such a main part in the story, putting the investigation/murders etc. on a bit of a back burner at times, and there were a fair few cliches dotted about. I personally found these aspects to be charming and don’t think this took away my enjoyment one bit.
I will mention that the plot would not have been the same without a great cast of characters (and cat) and I think this is one area our author really excels at. I loved the relationship between Alex and Teddy and I hope we see more of them in the future whether in more books or short stories.
This is definitely an author I will be keeping my eye on! I cannot wait to see what they do next.
I received an ARC copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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March 24, 2023
4.5 stars ☆
"You just said you love me," Alex says.
"Yeah, but I also hate you. You are perpetually the worst and best thing that has ever happened to me!"
Alex chuckles. "I'll love you until the stars die."
Teddy balls his hands into fists. He can't not respond. It's an unspoken rule. "And I'll love you forever after, you utter prick!"
✧ this... was a wild fucking ride. 😭 i feel like there were certain moments where you have to suspend your disbelief so you can enjoy it overall but this was entertaining af lol.
✧ the twist?? i feel like i should have guessed bc, after rereading the hints, it was clearly there but i was still shook with a certain reveal.
✧ i loved how we had multiple povs where it alternates between the two mcs, Teddy and Alex, but also Jessica, a police officer investigating the case, bc it was interesting to see the rich pov vs the ones outside of Veritas.
✧ tbh i was lowkey intrigued on wanting to see both parents' of Alex and Teddy's during their time as "kings" and "queens" at Veritas. 👀
✧ overall this surprised me in the best way and i didn't expect to be this entertained. 🥹
"I don't know," Teddy drawls. "You plan on leaving anytime soon, baby?"
"Never," Alex says. "I'm yours forever, darling."
"Mmm, you hear that, Jenkins? Mine forever. I suppose I'll let him fight my fights for that long too. I do despise violence. Not one to get my hand dirty, y'know?"
"You just said you love me," Alex says.
"Yeah, but I also hate you. You are perpetually the worst and best thing that has ever happened to me!"
Alex chuckles. "I'll love you until the stars die."
Teddy balls his hands into fists. He can't not respond. It's an unspoken rule. "And I'll love you forever after, you utter prick!"
✧ this... was a wild fucking ride. 😭 i feel like there were certain moments where you have to suspend your disbelief so you can enjoy it overall but this was entertaining af lol.
✧ the twist?? i feel like i should have guessed bc, after rereading the hints, it was clearly there but i was still shook with a certain reveal.
✧ i loved how we had multiple povs where it alternates between the two mcs, Teddy and Alex, but also Jessica, a police officer investigating the case, bc it was interesting to see the rich pov vs the ones outside of Veritas.
✧ tbh i was lowkey intrigued on wanting to see both parents' of Alex and Teddy's during their time as "kings" and "queens" at Veritas. 👀
✧ overall this surprised me in the best way and i didn't expect to be this entertained. 🥹
"I don't know," Teddy drawls. "You plan on leaving anytime soon, baby?"
"Never," Alex says. "I'm yours forever, darling."
"Mmm, you hear that, Jenkins? Mine forever. I suppose I'll let him fight my fights for that long too. I do despise violence. Not one to get my hand dirty, y'know?"
February 26, 2023
Kalyn Orrin’s All the Things We Left Unsaid is a book that left me conflicted. There were many elements in this that had me curious to see how things played out, yet it was also one that felt a little too childish considering the storyline. It left me flickering between loving it and rolling my eyes at the way everything was playing out.
If you’re a fan of stories with a lot of drama, a story where the privileged do and say things that are extreme, and relationships that are chaotic, then there is plenty in this to keep you turning the pages. It is a story that pulls you in through many different elements, ensuring you’re curious to see how everything plays out – even when you work out where things are heading. For me, it was one where my feelings flickered too much for me to say with certainty that I ended up loving it, but it was entertaining.
All in all, I can certainly see the appeal of this one for many people.
If you’re a fan of stories with a lot of drama, a story where the privileged do and say things that are extreme, and relationships that are chaotic, then there is plenty in this to keep you turning the pages. It is a story that pulls you in through many different elements, ensuring you’re curious to see how everything plays out – even when you work out where things are heading. For me, it was one where my feelings flickered too much for me to say with certainty that I ended up loving it, but it was entertaining.
All in all, I can certainly see the appeal of this one for many people.
February 20, 2023
Let's say 3.8 stars because what is happening is quite ludicrous, but delightful nonetheless.
This book is full of murders, double crossings and an elite university that caters to the filthy rich.
However, this book is nothing but a love story.
Everything that happens in this story, and I mean everything, is for and because of Alex and Teddy's relationship.
An amazing relationship at that. They are soulmates, they belong together and the sooner Teddy realizes this the better.
You see, Teddy is the reluctant one. We are not sure why and trust me he does not know either. He knows he belongs to Alex and Alex belongs to him but he just does not want to admit it. It is a game of some sort, between them, and they desperately need to be victorious.
What is happening in this book is entertaining but not realistic... I think... I have never attended a university for the rich and powerful, so who am I to talk?!
Anywho, I enjoyed reading it and I loved, loved Alex and Teddy's relationship, so I'm good!
Thank you to @gayromancereviews for the copy!
This book is full of murders, double crossings and an elite university that caters to the filthy rich.
However, this book is nothing but a love story.
Everything that happens in this story, and I mean everything, is for and because of Alex and Teddy's relationship.
An amazing relationship at that. They are soulmates, they belong together and the sooner Teddy realizes this the better.
You see, Teddy is the reluctant one. We are not sure why and trust me he does not know either. He knows he belongs to Alex and Alex belongs to him but he just does not want to admit it. It is a game of some sort, between them, and they desperately need to be victorious.
What is happening in this book is entertaining but not realistic... I think... I have never attended a university for the rich and powerful, so who am I to talk?!
Anywho, I enjoyed reading it and I loved, loved Alex and Teddy's relationship, so I'm good!
Thank you to @gayromancereviews for the copy!
February 27, 2023
There’s a lot going on in this book, in some seriously interesting ways. We have: a murder, shrouded in mystery and peril; a cut-throat (could not resist the descriptor, sorry) academic world with too much money and too many secrets that fosters some fairly intense personalities, and even more intense rivalries; main characters whose dynamic is a little twisty, a lot competitive, and, unshockingly, weirdly intense– is it healthy? Probably not, no, but I think that’s the point; and it all combines to make for a book that’s hard to put down. I was shaking my head in some places, riveted in others. Teddy and Alex are…a lot, when combined, and the intrigue they’re involved in is a lot as well, but ultimately I found myself firmly along for the ride.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
February 25, 2023
“Alex isn’t the only one who knows they are endgame. Everyone does. Except for Teddy, who knows it but just isn’t ready to admit it yet.”
Holy smokes, what a plot twist!! This book reminds me of Gossip Girl and Riverdale, but make it college-aged. So many twists and turns in this book, and I loved every second of it.
Highlights:
🖤college MM romance
🖤soulmates
🖤friends to lovers
🖤multiple POVs
🖤murder mystery
🖤privileged, cult-like university setting
🖤plot twist!!
🖤slow burn, but fades to black (my biggest complaint)
Overall, I recommend this book if you love a good mystery. Teddy and Alex’s relationship was codependent AF, but I was here for their toxicity, haha.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Heat: 🔥
Holy smokes, what a plot twist!! This book reminds me of Gossip Girl and Riverdale, but make it college-aged. So many twists and turns in this book, and I loved every second of it.
Highlights:
🖤college MM romance
🖤soulmates
🖤friends to lovers
🖤multiple POVs
🖤murder mystery
🖤privileged, cult-like university setting
🖤plot twist!!
🖤slow burn, but fades to black (my biggest complaint)
Overall, I recommend this book if you love a good mystery. Teddy and Alex’s relationship was codependent AF, but I was here for their toxicity, haha.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Heat: 🔥
February 24, 2023
This is one of the most unusual books I've ever read. The vast majority of characters are on a sliding scale of awful, to horrible to ghastly.
You'll be hard pressed to find someone to cheer for! Except for Jessica and Chief. Who are doing best to solve multiple crimes.
Imagine a private school where the wealthy send their children...who ultimately end up in charge. It's like a hyped up version of 'Lord of the Flies!'
You'll find yourself faced with students who demonstrate evil, love and cunning.
Without divulging too much, I'm turning this over to your capable hands to solve!
You'll be hard pressed to find someone to cheer for! Except for Jessica and Chief. Who are doing best to solve multiple crimes.
Imagine a private school where the wealthy send their children...who ultimately end up in charge. It's like a hyped up version of 'Lord of the Flies!'
You'll find yourself faced with students who demonstrate evil, love and cunning.
Without divulging too much, I'm turning this over to your capable hands to solve!
March 1, 2023
I thought this was a fun story because the characters are very OTP and each scene is filled with humor. At the same time, you might not know who to root for because everyone is keeping secrets and you won't know who to believe. There are 3 alternative POVs, Teddy, Alex and the police officer's Jessica.
Romance wise, they considered eachother souls so that kinda angst is low but it does take some time before they're officially together. The steam is fade to black although it is frequently mentioned.
This was an interesting debut with lots if twists so I would interested to see where the author goes from here.
Romance wise, they considered eachother souls so that kinda angst is low but it does take some time before they're officially together. The steam is fade to black although it is frequently mentioned.
This was an interesting debut with lots if twists so I would interested to see where the author goes from here.
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