li-arnounnoun: liar; plural noun: liars a person who tells lies. “Kiah Marten was a notorious liar”Welcome to Worthington High, where the most elite of elite reside, go to school, and play—sometimes with each other.We’ve got new blood gracing our halls this year. Bets have already been placed on how long she will last, but no one expected how hard some would fight to get her out.Kiah Marten is … last, but no one expected how hard some would fight to get her out.
Kiah Marten is King here. His word is law and for some reason he has decided Calliope Warren is not welcome.
Lines have been drawn. Money exchanged.
One way or another Calliope will be leaving, the question is how soon?
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4.25 stars
This is just the first introduction to a new series from this author who has a gift of writing as evidenced by the opening, moving poem. From there readers meet Calliope and Kiah as they are students attending Worthington Prep. Kiah is best friends with Calliope’s brother but he is away with Calliope’s father. Her father is under investigation and Calliope’s possessions have been confiscated. She and her mother have moved into her mother’s friend’s house with Kiah. There is some tension between Kiah and Calliope that is not discussed but he treats her acrimoniously as she enters the school at the start of the new term. Through it all Calliope does her best to keep her head up and make it through. After all that Calliope has on her plate, it is easy to empathize with the challenges and the emotions that she is experiencing. This book leaves many questions open as it feels as if there is not enough to the story and will have readers wanting more. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
This is the 1st book in a new series and is Kiah and Calliope’s story. This is a fast-paced short read which is well written, and I highly recommend for all lovers of a bully romance story.
I love this start and can’t wait for each new episode!!! Kiah, Calliope and her brother all grew up together. Her brother and Kiah had been friends since they were placed on the playmate as infants by their moms. When Callipoe’s family loses everything, her and her mom move in with Kiah’s. Her brother decides to stay with their father for school. In this episode there is tension between the two and for some reason Kiah does not want her there and is trying to scare her away. Worthington Prep is fill of privileged kids and it makes it hard for Calliope to figure out who she can trust. What has Kiah so bother by her? Will the one person who friends her be true? What happens to the video that was taken? I just can’t wait for the next episode!!!
Bullies are a lot of air time in books right now, the reasons vary. This time the lies and sins of the father seem to lead the way or is it more. Lies lies and more lies surround her and everything she knows. What she does know is that nothing and no one are who they say and she can’t trust anyone’s actions, especially when they change for no reason. It’s an emotional read and unfortunately someone is actually dealing with it. It’s well written, leaving you with characters you want to protect and others you want to choke. Can’t wait for the next episode.
In typical bully romance style, there aren’t really very many characters in here that I actually like. (So far.) Our “hero” could give lessons on how to be a jacka$$ and he has a whole posse of sycophants eager to be just as vile as he is. But there’s this thread of intrigue and mystery running just underneath the surface that makes me desperate to know more. What’s Kiah hiding? What’s going on at Worthington? Will Calli win out in the end? I’m dying to get my hands on the next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
Well, from the prologue of this book, I love the poem written about longing and regret, would that be by Kaih? Anways, the mystery of the new girl at Worthington High Prep. This is the first episode/part of this novella. I can’t wait to find out more about Calli and Kiah. Secret feelings that they somehow don’t want to announce to their mother’s ( who happen to be best friends) Hm? Darn you…LOL the mystery awaits. Luckily we don’t have to wait too long for the 2nd episode. Tinley’s blake is becoming one of my favorite writers. I highly recommend this to read if you like Bully romance.
This quick read definitely pulls you in. I’m new to this type of series where they’re just quick short reads.
I was pulled in from the beginning after I understood what was happening. You’re quickly thrown into the book, to what feels like the middle of Kiah and Calli’s lives. As the book goes on, you are able to figure out more and more of what is going on. This has the perfect set up so far for a bully romance, with characters based in high school.
There were a few grammar mistakes but the book/“episode” itself was good. I’ll be anxiously awaiting the next episode to find out what happens next after Calli leaves the bonfire. What a whirlwind of a first day for the poor girl.
First in a new series. Boom!
First up, I need to comment on the beautiful poem on the first page. It spoke of poignant longing and regret, and as I read it, I just cried. I needed to know the writer of this poem and the story behind it.
And so, I started Tinley Blake’s Bi-weekly series involving the unspoken happenings at Worthington Prep.
I will admit that Bully romances are not my jam, but, Tinley Blake’s writing is. I will only read this trope from author’s I already know and admire, and I certainly admire the books of hers that I’ve read. Plus, in building the plot in this first instalment, Ms. Blake has caught and held my attention.
I am invested, and I can’t stop thinking about Calliope and what happened to her right at the end. Any small footing she had at her new school has been taken away. I need the next episode yesterday!!!! As far as a series goes, this one is a 5 Star start!
These cliffhangers kill me! Thank goodness I don’t have to wait long for more, this one has left me with an uneasy feeling about Kiah and lots of questions. Looking forward the Episode Two….
This is the start of a bully serial; it’s a quick read but oh so captivating! Worthington Prep, the school Kiah and his (former) friend Calliope both attend. Now there’s history here but it’s not all revealed. In fact, it’s bad history that leads to some pretty bad behaviour amongst the rich kids. A great intro to the characters in this book, and it’s fast-paced. It doesn’t end on a cliffhanger but things clearly aren’t resolved and this is one story I have to follow!
More please!
Gah, the wait is going to KILL me!
It’s got all the makings of a fabulous story but I want the rest of it…. NOW.
Calliope and Kiah are going to be a beautiful disaster, I just know it.
The episode was great from page one! Callie is the new girl at an elite school. She finds that there is nobody she can trust. Kiah is the guy she likes, but he is horrible to her. She is set-up by the kids at school, to lose her only friend. This is a quick read with a cliffhanger ending setting us up for a great bully romance!
Life is but a dream…NOT!
After her father’s arrest and losing everything Cali and her mom move in with her mom’s best friend. Kiah is supposed to show her around school and introduce her…NOT! There’s no end to the meanness she is forced to endure. Will it continue? Will it get worse? Is there any chance things will get better? Book 2 please! Although this story is harsh, it is most definitely highly possible even probable.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is a fast read about Calliope’s first day at Worthington Prep. After her father’s arrest and they lose everything, her mom and her move in with her mom’s best friend. Kiah is the Marten’s son is asked to show her around at school. That doesn’t happen, but why? This read will pull you in and leave you wanting the next episode NOW, lol. I can’t wait to read the next episode to see what happens, after Calliope left the bonfire and what happened there.