Sticks and stones may break my bones,but my bullies will never fck me.Dexter Booth has taken everything from me.My pride, my innocence and my resolve to resist him have all fallen prey to his wicked charm.And now, he wants to pop my cherry – the very thing that could save me from his cruel reign.Worse than that though, he’s intent on sharing me with his entourage – the Firstborns of Eden Falls … me with his entourage – the Firstborns of Eden Falls Prep.
There are three boys desperate to steal me. Lai. Caspian. Julian. All eager to get their hands on Dex’s property.
When a fourth boy joins the mix, I find an unlikely ally. Easton is kinder. Sweeter. But he might just be the most messed up of all my bullies.
I promised myself this town would never break me. I made a vow to run before Dexter knocks me up.
But when running is no longer an option, I realize the choice was never mine to begin with.
It’s Dexter who has to pick.
My bully will decide whether he’ll put a baby in my belly…
Or ruin me and finally have revenge on my father – the man who destroyed his life.
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A HURT SO SWEET Volume Two is the second book in a series of full-length novels following Pandora Oakes and Dexter Booth.
This book ends in a cliffhanger and has dark themes throughout.
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This is going to be a short but sweet(ish) review as it’s hard to talk about my favourite bits without spoiling the previous book.
I’ll just say that I knew it!!!!
My god the author has blown my mind with how she is tying all the pieces together.
I applaud her and can’t wait to see what happens next
This brings a completely new take on the young adult bully genre. This is a dark world where the young characters are complex and damaged and commit despicable and unforgivable acts. In other words this is not for the faint of heart, and as yet, there’s no real signs of redemption.
The second book in the series and Dexter and his friends continue to kick up a storm and make life particularly bleak for Pandora, as if the poor girl hasn’t suffered enough. There is a new guy added to the mix and the relationships and loyalties continue to change and falter as the story progresses.
I struggle at times with the wickedness of the characters. I am always willing to forgive and forget, but some actions are unredeemable and only time, and the next book, will tell whether good overcomes evil and there is a happier outcome for those deserving of it. Overall this is a compelling, intriguing and at times shocking series that keeps me invested and coming back for more … I received an advanced copy of this book from the author.
Omg Betti did it again!
Things are changing fast. New allies or enemies? (It’s up to decide) are arriving. Pandora is getting in deeper trouble and the person least expect it is the one who is planning to save her.
Dexter plan is about to unravel. There’s things that have to be put in place before the truth gets out. He is running out of time and he knows it.
Easton, our new arrival is planning to take charge of what his. He wants to be the number one and steal Pandora while he is add it. Dexter is planning to fight for the power. Both are planning to obtain it at any cost.
Pandora, our little pawn. New things are coming for her. News about a person closed to her and tag war in between Dexter and Easton.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series. This story is turning better and better with every book.
I received this book as an arc in exchange for an honest review and that’s what I did.
This book continues where Volume 1 left off. I’ve come to realize I have a love/hate relationship for Dexter. At times he’s a real a-hole, but there are moments where he shows he’s not all bad. Loved the introduction of Ethan. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book. My only complaint was some of the time lines seemed off, but other than that, I really enjoyed this second book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Absolutely flawless!
I thoroughly and jaw droppingly enjoying this series.
Pandora, such an naive innocent young lady, but she is catching on to the trips of these Firstborn’s of Eden Mills. But will it be enough?
And Dexter, I want to hug him for his protection of one person, and smack him for his treatment of another. He makes my moods swing so fast that I can hardly keep up!
And now Easton enters the picture, and WOW, just WOW, he may be worse than Dexter!
Received this ARC from BookSprout for Honest Review.
I Give this Book a 4/5 Star Rating
Cliffhanger(?): Yes!!
Dark(?): 3.5/5
Romance: That is a Negative Lol
Heat: 3.5/5
Suspense: 5/5
Drama: 5/5
Absolutely No Spoilers!
Holy Crap what a Cliffhanger, I don’t even know what to say except what the heck is going to happen?!
I have a suspicious thought about Lily Anna, I hope I’m on the right track with it.
This book is Great!!
I Will most certainly be reading book 3 and will read more from this Author!
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OMG, these guys are the cruelest of the cruel!!!!
This is volume two in the Elite of Eden Falls Prep series and definitely ends on a heart stopping cliffhanger. Be sure to read volume one before starting this book or you will be lost.
After everything Dexter has already put Pandora through, he takes away the only thing that could have protected her. Their engagement is broken off by Pandora’s father and she now has no protection from all the cruel Firstborn guys that want to break her. She is truly just a pawn in a game she has no way of winning, especially since she doesn’t understand the rules or the cruel guys playing the game. There is now a new player that has entered the game, Easton and he plans to use Pandora any way he can to get to Dexter. This is a wonderful dark story where cruel guys seem to think it’s okay to use a girl to get what they want. I’m looking forward to reading volume three of A Hurt So Sweet and I’m hoping Pandora has still got some fight left in her because she’s in this sick twisted game whether she likes it or not!!!!
Omg I compleatly loved this book it’s so captivating from the very beginning. I started reading this advanced copy at 10pm the night before and about 70% in was forced to put it down or if never get up for work lol. I really feel for the MC and I hope her and Dexter eventually have their happily ever after lol. I can not wait for book 3 ugh its gonna be so hard. This was the fastest I’ve ever read a book lol.
Volume 2 in Betti Rosewood’s “A Hurt so Sweet” keeps the foot on the pedal pushing all the right buttons. If you like bullies, sassy girls, alphaholes and cliffhangers worthy of the angst that comes with waiting for the next book, then you’re in the right place.
Betti has crafted engaging and flawed characters in Pandora, Dexter, Easton, Lily Anna, Lai, Caspian and Julian. You are left wondering what exactly the endgame is and just when you think you have it figured out, WHAM!, curve ball right out of left field. People aren’t always who you think they are and this group proves that time and again. This story pushes the idea that you can only really trust yourself and even then, you wonder what is motivating you. Pandora, thrown into a world where it’s ‘Dog Eat Dog’, ‘Survival of the Fittest and Most Cunning’ and ‘Trust No One’, puts her faith in those who constantly push the boundaries and test her beliefs in everything and everyone.
If you think you know where this is headed, you don’t. Buckle up, this is going to be a bumpy ride and you’re going to love it!
Highly recommend.
I had no idea what I THOUGHT was coming but that wasn’t it. Holy moly! Plot twist of the season!
UNSTOPPABLE TWISTED EXPLOSION!
Holy Helll! Right from the start its A fast paced explosion after exploding drama that rears its ugly head and takes hold of every bit of my attention going one cruel word after the next and let me just say I could not have looked away or skipped a single fricken word if I wanted to as explosive outbursts flew from my foul screaming mouth. You would have to drag me away kicking and screaming to get my kindle out of my greedy hands. I was shaking mouth gaping riddled in adrenaline anxiety and desperately want more. Its hot, it’s twisted and it’s insanely perfect as it instills an out of control whirlwind of emotions that leaves screeching…Oh My Ever Lovin Yes! I can’t get enough of this power surging series that’s is Sooo Bad but Sooo Fricken Good hurry the helll up and give me volume three. Need I Say More!!!
OH THIS BOOK! The continuation of Pandora and Dex’s story, along with all the others at Eden Falls, will knock you for a loop! For real you will not know who to pull for as each character reveals their hidden motives. Its like no one there does ANYTHING off the cuff, its all plotted out four moves in advance, like an elaborate game of chess (which is why they refer to Pandora as the Pawn so I guess I get it). At this point I don’t think anyone has pure motives, but I have my suspicions on how it will all unfold and I CAN NOT WAIT to find out more to see if I’m right! I ate up this book, could NOT put it down because I honestly had no idea what this author was going to throw at us next, these characters are so unpredictable, my only caveat is that I have to wait for the next book lol! This ending will leave everyone biting their nails!
No Mercy For The Pawn
Book one left you on the edge of your seat…will he or won’t he??? As wicked as this story is, I couldn’t put it down!
This story picks up at the end of book one. Dexter is still lording his power over the firstborns. He has a plan, we just don’t know what it is yet. All we know is that he is not done with toying with Pandora yet.
The missing firstborn, Easton, has returned and he has a plan of his own. He aligns himself with Pandora. She finally feels like she has an ally. And Easton is not a fan of Dexter, which makes her like him even more.
Some of your questions will be answered, but you will be left with more. Everyone has their own agenda and Pandora is usually the target of their twisted games. But she now knows some of their darkest secrets and she’s not above using them for her own gain.
Pandora finally exerts some of her power, yet they strip it from her just as quickly. So many players and each wants something from her. This kitten has claws, but she’s going to need to use them with cunning and without restraint to survive their cruelty.
This story continues on it’s shamelessly depraved path. This bunch of morally corrupt elite will continue to leave you in awe of how truly warped they are. I read it in one sitting because I just need to know what’s going to happen next. And that ending once again left me wanting more.
The second volume of this book begins to reveal secrets and as it does it raises more questions and the bullying becomes crueler and more evil is exposed. I kept reading even as I got angry with the characters – the men and boys because not one of them has the ability to be kind and the women because they allow the men to abuse them. It is a fascinating look at the cruelty of mankind and brings to mind the exposure of mankind’s frailty in ‘1984’ and ‘Lord of The Flies’. At the same time it is easy to be empathetic with the boys of Prep as their backgrounds have been so traumatic it is a surprise they are even still standing. I am looking forward to more in the next book.
This is the second book in this series. Dexter continues to seek his revenge, at Pandora’s expense. Easton appears kinder, but is not. Good book, well written!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Pls go read it not going to spoil any scene. Really impressive how this book really got me in the ending like wow. Btw love dexter