Love is impossible. Hate is an open game.
Kimberly
He was once my best friend, now he’s my worst enemy.
Xander Knight is heartbreakingly beautiful.
Ridiculously popular.
Brutally cruel.
He’s a knight but won’t do any saving.
Xander
We started as a dream, now we’re a nightmare.
Kimberly Reed is pathetically fake.
Terribly innocent.
Secretly black.
She can hide but never from me.
Black Knight is … me.
Black Knight is part of Royal Elite Series but could be read on its own. For better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a high school bully romance, mature new adult, and contains visceral mental health situations that some readers can find triggering.
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Rina does it again! I read a lot of her works and I agree that this book is her most emotional one. It picked at my emotions and I had to stop reading a few times because I needed time to get my feelings in check. I had a few theories before delving into this story and they turned out to be right but Rina throws in another twist that had me going “WHAT?!” You won’t regret reading Kim’s and Xander’s story! Kir is an adorable bunny and I find myself wanting to know what’s up between Cole and Silver. Cole is so mysterious and I wonder what Rina has in store for them.
Jam-packed with raw emotion and angst, Xander and Kim’s story is an intense and compelling read. I was captivated as this couple’s story played out. There is lots of tension and a real edge of your seat feel to the book as there is so much you don’t know at the beginning and desperately want to. Both of these characters are complex and the supporting cast of characters is amazing. Kim I adored from the get go but it took me longer to warm up to Xander. Once I truly got to know him I was sold. This is a couple that will really have your emotions spinning and all I can say is try to center yourself and enjoy the ride. I am posting an independent, impartial review.
One simple truth and my knees gave away. Two simple truths and I can breathe again. Minus and minus is a plus after all.
The intense angst wrecked me to the depths of my being. Nothing that can adequately describe how my poor heart feels. I felt everything these characters were feeling. And I can understand cruel, but never from your own mother. So many lies, so much torture, so much pain! I loved it! I fed from it.
There’s so much I want to say but I’m afraid to give the story away…
You’ll have to hit that one click button to find out! And trust me, you want to find out, because 5 stars isn’t enough of a rating! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I did enjoy the intensity in this book. I was anticipating this book and it did not disappoint.There is plenty of angst from both Xander and Kimberly as they fight against their relationship. This book was quite the roller-coaster with it’s darkness and made me cry quite a few times. There is also a big emphasis on mental health issues like eating disorder, depression, and suicide. I will say that this can be a bit trigger so do not read this is you are one of those people who can get triggered. The MH portrayal is graphic and intense. Love the big dark secret/climax. I did enjoy how both sides had plenty of misconceptions about the other. I did enjoy the side characters. Who can’t help but love Ro?
Kimberly and Xander used to be BFFs until something pulled them apart. Now years later, Kimberly is hiding her own secret which Xander is forcing out into the open.
Wonderfully written and super emotional!!
This is a wonderfully written story, it’s super emotional and there is some subject matter that could be triggering for some readers. This is a great read and an excellent addition to the Royal Elite series, but can definitely be read as a standalone.
Kimberly and Xander were best friends once upon a time then something changed and Xander pushed Kimberly away. For seven years he pretended she didn’t exist or that she disgusted him and Kimberly believed he was punishing her for something she did to him when she was eleven years old. Secrets, lies and betrayals are abound in this book, it will keep you guessing and begging for more. I absolutely loved this story and I highly recommend it!!! I’m looking forward to reading Ronan’s story in Vicious Prince.
Xander and Kim’s story emotionally wrecked me. It’s the type of story that reaches into your chest and rips out your beating heart. It was raw and real and touched on sensitive topics that most authors shy away from. After watching Xander secretly torment Kim throughout the Royal Elite series we were ready to dig deep into the festering wound of their complicated relationship. This is a 5 star must read that will have you anxiously awaiting the next book in this amazing series!
“She’s not only my soulmate, my life wouldn’t have existed without her.”