The Order: Hit and RunBlackbriar Academy Book OneDark Paranormal Bully RHWhen the unthinkable happens to Cora and her life is in shambles, she takes the only realistic option open to her— attending Blackbriar Academy.Brokenhearted after a horrific event, Cora is left to pick up the pieces of her life as best she can. She knew it wouldn’t be easy, but she didn’t expect to have to deal with the … expect to have to deal with the guys she used to call friends— those same ones that had turned their backs on her.
Unable to leave without risking her future, Cora has to figure out how to make the situation work. But things aren’t what they seem to be on the surface, something dark lurks on the grounds of Blackbriar Academy, and it’s fixated on the new girl.
Cora knows she has to tough it out or find a way to break her contract. What she doesn’t know is just how far she’ll have to venture into the darkness to find the light at the end.
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I read this as part of a book challenge and was surprised at how good it was! The book was engaging, suspenseful and honestly pretty entertaining throughout. The main character is trying to pick up the pieces after a tragic event in her past and is paced with four men from her past that may or may not have dubious intents toward her. It ends on a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to read the next book!
The Order was a good intro into this new series by Emma. I really fell into the story quickly. There is some vagueness in some spots but really I feel that this is intentional. We cannot know everything all at once lol. I really liked Cora as a female lead. She is strong and has beliefs, even if it goes against everyone else. The guys we will have to see if we get more info and get to know them better in the next book.
I feel like this book is darker than I thought it would be, so becareful on that. There could be possible triggers for you so heed the warnings. But for me personally, the darker the better. Also enjoy the multiple POV’s helps us understand some what better. The Order was also darker than what I thought it would be.
Overall this is a good first look into this series that promises to a very good series.
Woah! This book is really intriguing. The story is definitely a bit dark and different. Cora has no idea what she’s getting herself into after her accident but has no other choice but to be where she is. She is a fighter, having suffered so much in her young life. I’m not sure how I feel about the guys yet. Hopefully they will grow on me. I’m interested to see where this story goes and look forward to more..
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I read a Novella of this book a while ago and i loved it so much that couldnt wait to get my hands the longer book. I was thrilled with the start of this series it a great read. Cora (FMC) has her life planned out. Pregnant and marrying the man she loves-Kael but things dont work out the way she wanted. Tragedy strikes and Cora looses everything in one swoop. My god did that bring on the feels. It literally made me cry it was so sad. Except that things go from bad to worse with an unexpected proposition which brings her to Blackbriar Academy & 4 unlikely roommates-Jaeger, Drake, Blaise & Ash. Her stepbrother and her old friends who are more like enemies now. Dark, full of secrets and lies, a secret cult/society as well as murder. Blimey this book has it all and it grips you from the very beginning. It keeps you there until the very ending. Its so bloody good!!! Dying for book 2
This book literally had me in tears from the first chapter. It was a whirlwind of a read and I loved the inner workings of this book, magic and suspense. Cora, the FMC, was a fantastic character and I loved the journey we go through with her. What a great start to the series that I can’t wait to get more into!
The Order is the first book in this series of dark romance, with a pretty dose of bully and enemies-to-lovers romance. This is my second series that I have read from the author and by its blurb alone, I was instantly intrigued. As expected, I’m now begging for more!
As common for a series, this first book laid the foundation for its predecessor but still leave for some mystery and loads of questions for its readers to wish for the next installment. And boy, do I have a lot of questions! With a cliffhanger of an ending, I wish book two will come out soon.
Received ARC from Author for Honest Review.
I Give this Book a 4/5 Star Rating.
Cliffhanger(?): Yes! Need Book 2 Now!
Heat: 0/5, Nothing as of yet and that isn’t a bad thing.
Romance: 3(?)/5, when you read you’ll understand why it kinda hard to rate this one correctly XD
Drama: 4.5/5
Suspense: 5/5
Dark(?): I’m an Avid Dark to Extreme Dark reader so my rating will be different from other readers, this book may be darker for others. This to me is a 2.5-3ish/5 Star Rating.
Bully Scale: 2/5 (to me)
I did have to reread chapter 2 a few times cause the writing felt a bit compacted, not much breathing space in the sentencing of the conversations so it was hard to keep focus. Although I completely understand, considering what went on.
I would advise keeping Kleenex nearby, tears were shed while reading.
Dark aspect, I was told this was going to be VERY DARK and that is exactly what I love to read. I’m a stickler for detail even in the ‘gore-y-ish’ section, I do wish the ‘cutting of flesh’ was more in detail with how a bloody mess it would be and define how much pain one would be or is in.
It doesn’t need to be in sincerely graphic (even though that’s my jam) detail but I’d rather it be to that extent.
It did read come across like someone was just using a sharpie or a Rollerball pens and drawing on ones skin.
We all know even the tiniest accidental cuts can be extremely painful and can bleed copious amounts, so that’s why detailing correctly is important when you need to make a distinct impact.
Other than that, dang this book got my attention and then it cliffhanger-ed on me!
I highly anticipate the next book! I must read it! So eager to see where this series is going!
No Actual Spoilers, but don’t expect anything answered in this book, and again that’s not a bad thing at all 🙂
***** Trigger warnings, very dark.
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The beginning few chapters are gut wrenching, completely torn… I have to say, well done… the emotion you pulled from me was amazing, full spectrum of emotion, great story, plot twists, Love. THIS. Book. Patiently awaiting the next in the series.