The thrilling final installment in The Sainthood series by USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis.Everything changed after the attempt on my life, and now, I’m more determined than ever to crush my enemies until they lie in pieces at my feet.Sinner believes he has pushed me into a corner, but he underestimates my thirst for revenge.Nothing will stand in my way. And I’m no longer in this … in my way.
And I’m no longer in this alone. Saint, Galen, Caz, and Theo have won my trust and my heart. Together, we are an unbreakable team and an unstoppable force.
Staying one step ahead of the game is critical to our success, so we’ve little choice but to partner with the most unlikely of allies. The situation is tense and fraught with danger, and it’s not just our lives at stake.
Everything rests on finding the evidence that links The Sainthood to Daphne Leydon’s kidnapping and murder, and we’re running out of time.
Sinner thinks war has already come to Lowell. But he has overlooked his deadliest enemy and the challenge that comes from within.
We won’t stop until he’s defeated and we have taken his crown.
Sinner is going down.
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What a perfect conclusion to this story. It’s bittersweet because I didn’t want to say goodbye to these characters, but Siobhan Davis wrapped everything up in such a satisfying way. Highly recommend this series!
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Filthy dirty shag fest, and taking down some bad guys too!
If you’ve read the first two books in this series, Resurrection and Rebellion, you know this is a reverse harem romance between one girl, Harlow (a.k.a. Lo) and four members of The Sainthood. It is every bit as steamy as the first two books and more. Harlow is in love with all four guys and they each love her, and two of the guys are even attracted to each other. So there is a lot of love going around. This book is sizzling hot and I would give it a heat index of more than 5 flames if 5 wasn’t the limit. Either way it is scorching hot and definitely lives up to all five flames .
There are also triggers in this book. We know that Saint’s father Sinner is the leader of the Sainthood and he is engaged to Harlow’s mother Giana. Sinner has given her bruises in the past but Giana insists she is fine and can take care of herself. We also know from the last book that Sinner has taken Lo into the Sainthood but she has yet to be initiated. Sinner planned to take Harlow for himself and share her with some of the Sainthood board members as her initiation but there was an emergency at the time so he had yet to make that happen but still plans on it.
There was a lot going on in this book in addition to all the steamy scenes. There was a lot of action since Harlow and the guys were still trying to bring Sinner and the corrupt guys in the Sainthood down. They are being helped by Diesel, who is the guy that Harlow’s father trusted who has been training her for combat since the time when she was kidnapped by Sinner at 13 years old. Lo has had a physical relationship with Diesel in the past so it is funny to see how possessive and jealous Saint gets around Diesel.
Saint doesn’t just get possessive around Diesel but really any other guy as well, like Harlow’s friend from school and Bryant Eccleston, the guy who is working with the Sainthood while spying on his old crew the Arrows. There are also a few times when Harlow is outrageously possessive of her guys as well. I am not sure that I like those scenes though. I don’t mind if a girl is as possessive as a guy, but Lo gets downright gang banger street chick with some girls and it isn’t a good look for a woman. I realize they are only 18, but still it is one thing to be strong and stand up for yourself and another to act like a total thug and beat down on someone for making the mistake of hitting on your guy.
Those few scenes aside, I really liked the storyline about bringing down Sinner Lennox. He is shown more than once to be cruel, ruthless and an utter waste of space on this planet so it is a great story. The character development is terrific, even for the supporting characters. Though especially the main characters. The four love interests each have their own backgrounds and characteristics.
Saint is the leader of their group of five and the son of Sinner (Neo Lennox). He grew up without a mother, told by Sinner that she abandoned him as a baby because she never wanted him. Though Sinner never showed any love for him. Galen is his cousin and Galen’s mother is an alcoholic and drug addict who constantly retreats from the world. He has to spend all his money paying for her home and upkeep and has to keep a full-time nurse to take care of her.
Theo was Harlow’s boyfriend years ago prior to joining the Sainthood, so they have a deep connection. His parents disowned him when he joined the Sainthood even though he has kept up his grades and hasn’t gotten into any legal trouble. Caz is the happy go lucky guy of the bunch and he is bisexual. Though all four guys are in love with Harlow and vice versa, Caz has the hots for Theo. Theo has only ever been with women but is interested in Caz as well, though tormented about it. So there are a lot of hot looks and a bunch of sexual tension between those two. I really enjoyed this book and the entire series. I will probably read it again at some point.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
This book series is one of the best that I have ever read and once I started it I couldn’t put it down. You need to read them all in order to get the full affect of the story and the characters. But these 3 books will keep you gripped and in the edge of your seat right until the very end. This book is the third in The Sainthood Series and is a reverse harem, dark bully romance book and is a fantastic read and is the conclusion to this story.
Harlow and the guys are desperate to take down Sinner and are willing to do everything in their power to make that happen. More secrets and lies are revealed and the more we find out The more Sinner is worse than we thought. They are finding themselves will protect each other at all cost and the unity they all have together is amazing. When they come up with a plan they do everything they can to put it into action.
I loved reading about these characters and I really connected to all of them throughout the series. They will have your emotions all over the place and I felt for them at times and all they are going through at such a young adult age. The love, support the chemistry that these have between each other is awesome. This story is filled to the brim with twists and turns and shockers and is captivating until the end. I really enjoyed reading this book and this series and I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future. I highly recommend everyone jump in.
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This one is a reverse harem romance with enemies to lovers and I absolutely loved it. Harlow, Theo, Saint, Caz, Galen, and Caz. This book kept me guessing with all the twists and turns, the whole series was fantastic. The angst was brilliant, I love every page of it, definitely a must-read for this trope lovers. The audiobook narration by Ramona Master and Wen Ross was brilliant, I totally recommend getting the audiobook. Epic conclusion to a fantastic series!
What a ride
I’m not sure my heart could take much more while reading this book. So many secrets revealed. I’m blown away by the this book. I may just have to start giving this trope a chance.
The love (and hate) these characters feel for each other literally bleeds off the pages.
It take a truly talented writer to excel at both the sweet emotional stories Davis gives us as well as the dark knitty gritty ones.
Great conclusion to an amazing series. I couldn’t put Reign down. The details were amazing and the main characters rocked this book. It’s bitter sweet to see it end but so worth reading. Best RH book I have read in a while. Can’t wait to read more of Siobhan’s books.
Reign: A Dark High School Romance (The Sainthood – Boys of Lowell High Book 3) by Siobhan Davis is an awesome story that I have read. This is book number three in this awesome series that I have loved reading very much. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about Dark High School Romance.
I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
It was a great conclusion of the series, very satisfying. Again Siobhan managed to take me by surprise, dropping some bombs I didn’t expect.
There is a lot I didn’t see coming and I love that about her books because you go in with certain expectations and it usually goes a totally different way.
This book is super hot though and the chemistry between the characters is off the chart.
I would definitely recommend this series to all Reverse Harem fans!
4/5
A Story of a Queen & Her Kings: WHAT A CONCLUSION
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
This is book 3. You need to have read book 1 to move on with this one. It’s dark, steamy and very open-minded about its #whychoose romance. BE AWARE OF THAT.
Book 3 in the The Sainthood – Boys of Lowell High series is an explosive ending to a steamy trilogy full of self-discovery, overcoming adversities and a group of characters too awesome to miss. The chemistry is so wholesome that it makes you adore these characters and their whole load of EXTRA. They are so extra, I swear. The steam…. UGH. Siobhan Davis is a STEAM QUEEN. She writes epic Reverse Harem. That’s a FACT. It’s not just the steam here; this final instalment had a bunch of emotional moments. Happy and sad ones, I had all the feels. REIGN was a little more twisty and even more suspenseful than the other books in the trilogy and it had me hooked. The twist… I’ll shut up now. If you loved the earlier books, you’ll definitely enjoy this one. It gives the characters a proper last dance with the devil. I recommend this to lovers of the dark romance type of steam, reverse harem and strong heroines that preach them facts on boys that need a lil trim (off their egos amongst other things *cough* *cough*).
Holy heck!
So damn good.
I’m going to miss these guys, I loved them all so much.
There was plenty of tension, deception, twists and sexy time.
Plus Caz and Theo? Yum
Siobhan Davis IS ON FIRE!! She brings the heat, the suspense, and all the thrills in this third and final installment in The Sainthood Boys of Lowell High Series. Picking up in the aftermath of the breathless cliffhanger book two left us on, this epic conclusion takes us on a winding road of mysteriousness. You will get caught up in intriguing and well thought out missions and plots of revenge. Packed full of witty banter and hot scenes this RH is both incredibly steamy and romantic at the same time.Prepare yourselves to be swept up into this story!! All questions will be answered, all loose ends tied up. The ending for Harlow, Saint, Galen, Caz and Theo will be everything you want and more! Don’t miss all the drama, suspense, angst, heat, and RH goodness. I am a conflict of emotions. I’m sad that it’s come to an end. However, I couldn’t have loved the way Siobhan wrapped it up for us more. If you haven’t already fallen in love with this series and you love suspense, angsty and sinfully sexy RH romance. Then start binge reading this series today!!
My cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
– Five Stars (One for Harlow and each of her guys) This conclusion was everything. It was so full of action, covert operations, secrets , suspense, angst, sex, heart, banter, blood, tears, sexual tension , loss, revenge, and frustration, and lies, lies, lies!
– OMG! Oh to be Harlow for a day. Four Alpha AF Deliciously Dirty Dudes. Yes please!! Yummy! Sexy scenes were indescribably off the charts hot! Scenes of MF, MM, MMF
Cliffhanger Warning-ENDING IS PERFECT
Trigger Warning-This book is a Bully/Gang romance and does have some scenes that could be considered triggers for some. If you have concerns you can PM for more information.
What an EPIC conclusion to an AMAZING series! Siobhan sweeps you into a world of chaos and makes you love every minute of it! She has a way with words that has you devouring it, until the very end!
The characters in this story are well written and bring this story to life. I will admit that Harlow intimidated me at the beginning of the series, but she has quickly became one of my favorite female leads. She is strong, feisty and devoted to her guys. Harlow has quirky banter with her delectable harem, that will always makes you smile.
You NEED this book, this series in your life!! The angst, the steam, the raw emotions, Gah! I loved this book! It is a page turner until the very end and in complete Siobhan fashion, it will take you on some turns you didnt see coming! ONE CLICK, this baby and come join me on the dark side? 😉
I don’t know how I’m supposed to recover from this series being over. I’m so invested in Lo and her guys that I just don’t want to let them go. The twists, the turns, the holy crapola steam of this book. *whoo* what a conclusion!!!
ALL. THE. STARS.
Best Read of 2020 So Far!
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Seriously, is there anything Siobhan can’t make into gold?
I actually don’t know if I can form many coherent sentences right now due to my book hangover, so have some words….
Love. Heat. Twisty. Dark. Powerful. Passion. Badass. Violence. Steam. Epic. Fulfilling. Vulnerable. Revelations. Banter. Heartwarming. PERFECTION
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This is the perfect conclusion to the Sainthood series. Harlow is a bigger badass than ever, and the guys trust and faith in her gut instinct is incredible. Each of the guys shows a vulnerable side during this book, opening themselves up to their reliance on Lo, and that it only made them stronger as a group is amazing. I think I especially enjoyed seeing the vulnerability of Caz because he is the light and humor in the relationship so not something we are used to seeing from him.
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There are some new characters and twists to this story that I did not see coming. How Siobhan creates the complex and intricate worlds will always blow my mind. Some of the twists in this had my head spinning, and you can feel the intensity and uncertainty that the group feel never knowing who or what to trust. Just whe you think you know where it will end up….BAM
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Siobhan said this is the hottest book she has ever written, and from my experience this is not only true, but also one of (if not THE) hottest book I have ever read! Seriously, do not read this in public…..you have been warned!
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I hope that although the story of Lo and the Saints is at a close, that we can maybe get more from this world in the future, I would love to see more of Diesel or Bryant
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Would you like at that I had a few sentences in me afterall?!
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What a kickass ending! Loved all of the twists, action, suspense and steaminess. Harlow kept true to her strong, feisty butt kicking self and the Sainthood kept loyal, protective and took care of our lady the way she deserved. The bad guys are nasty and vile and keep the moments intense and unpredictable. This trilogy has been one of my favorite reads this year. So original and addictive. It kept me on the edge until almost the very end. Love it when a story keeps me guessing and manages to throw a curve without it feeling like it’s too contrived or thrown in for shock value. This book was a perfect ending for our queen and I’ll just bow down and give it its due respect.
I can not believe this is the end of the Sainthood series. I have loved every painful, heartbreaking, and loving part of this series. I am going to miss these characters as I would miss family.
Harlow, Saint. Galen, Caz, and Theo are quite the group. They are perfect and so sizzling together. As they work together to bring down the Sainthood, they grow closer and their love for each other grows. Well, their love for Harlow grows and her love for her guys grows.
While Saint’s father is the leader of the Sainthood, they need to bring the head members down along with him. Working with several agencies, they have to get everything right to bring down the Sainthood.
Please read the other books in this series, you do not want to miss anything, believe me, you don’t. Author Siobhan Davis has spun a web so tight that you will not guess what will happen next and you will be surprised how things go. If you have read book 2, Rebellion then you know how it ended in a cliff-hanger that left everyone breathless. Well, this book is a roller-coaster ride of emotion, filled with pain, heartache, heartbreak, lust, and love ever after. I hope you love this series as much as I do.
**I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.**
Harlow, Saint, Galen, Theo, and Caz can feel him closing in on them, he is always one step ahead and waiting to strike, but they are determined to put an end to Sinner once and for all. They want to end this disaster that has landed in their laps, right the wrongs created by it, and have the peaceful happily ever after that they crave.
Reign is the action-packed conclusion the the Sainthood series, and boy what a finish it is… this one will have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Never knowing what is bound to come their way next these five are on constant alert and always looking over their shoulders. Their united front is bound to take some hits from Sinner, but they are determined to not let him get the upper hand, and put an end to this disaster. They are more than ready to get on to the happier things in life. From beginning to end this one will have your full attention, it’s pages are packed with drama, emotion, suspense, love, and of course a few surprises too. I highly recommend this series, it’s an action packed roller coaster ride with characters that once you meet them you won’t be able to let them go… they are simply unforgettable!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
Leaving characters and the world behind that you’re addicted to is always bittersweet, but Reign is more sweet for me than bitter- not because of the story, oh no, this story is shattering, I was a wreck- but rather because Siobhan has delivered the PERFECT conclusion to one of my all time favorite series. Reign is a magnificent and refreshingly unique opus- truly Siobhan Davis at her finest. This conclusion is sexy, gritty, edgy and dangerous, an incomparable page turner, but at its core it highlights what Siobhan Davis writes like no other- the liberating, empowering, and elevating potential of a fierce love.
From the very first chapter of this series (in Resurrection), I knew this series would be ground breaking. That first chapter was perhaps the strongest, most engrossing first chapter I’ve ever read in a romance series. You knew this was special, that Siobhan was making magic, you knew this was going to genre defining. The Sainthood series are not books- they are an experience. As our story comes to a close, I can do nothing but applaud Siobhan Davis for the masterpiece she’s created, with every book being even better than the last. These characters, this story, have become a part of me.
Somehow Siobhan has both delivered on everything I wanted and shocked me all at once. To say anything about the plot would be not only a betrayal to Siobhan but also a betrayal to you, dear reader. You deserve to experience this as it is intended to be experienced- with you on your guard, mesmerizingly anxious, completely off kilter. So you won’t get details from me- but we all know where this is going, the quest to destroy Sinner side by side with figuring out the dynamic of this harem. The narrative is no holds barred- the stakes are high, and Siobhan isn’t scared to show us this, over and over. The story unfolds at a breakneck pace, a beautiful mix of jaw dropping action and deeply resonant emotional moments. This book is a tornado of energy and emotion- I cried happy tears, frustrated tears, and even devastated ones. I was rocked.
The characters have really defined this series- Siobhan has created them so lovingly, with such nuance and complexity, and in this conclusion we not only get to watch the magic of them growing individually but also get to see them settling in as a newly minted 5-person unit. Siobhan gives LOTs of time and space for these relationships to breathe in this final book, a beautiful juxtaposition of dark and sweetness permeates these pages. Each individual pair gets time to be further defined and strengthened, while also making space to explore this group as a unit- the formation of an unbreakable chosen family bond. The sexy times are the hottest I’ve read from her- MY GOODNESS. But what I loved even more was the embracing of emotional vulnerability now that they all fully trust one another- this is PURE character magic. Siobhan fully cracks each of these characters open until we can hear the beat of the hearts in their open chests. These are characters who are hard to love, but who love each other easily. Characters who have doubted their own worthiness, their own potential to sacrifice and care for another, but whose connection inspires them to do it naturally. We see how love is not easy- in fact, the chaotic and explosive plot is a beautiful allegory to just how HARD loving someone else is, let alone many someones. In Reign, love is about teamwork and partnership and how that partnership inspires the capacity for change. We get to see the magic of what happens when each of these hardened, hurt individuals let down their walls and form an unbreakable unit- and my god, it is consuming and captivating. I could feel these characters breathing next to me, they are so real to me. There is no greater harem than this one. SO much sizzling chemistry, real and profound emotion, and profound complexity.
What I loved most about this final chapter, however, is how decidedly feminist this narrative is- how this is a story about the power and strength of one woman. And that comes down to this series’ most beautiful element- Harlow. Harlow is a QUEEN- one of the most original, most complex, most interesting, and most inspiring heroines I’ve read in a romance novel to date. She’s truly unparalleled. And Siobhan isn’t scared to let this be her story- to let her reign. Harlow centers these alpha, dominant, scary men- their relationship is on her terms, their choices are her choices, their direction her call. Because Reign is a beautiful representation of a woman unapologetically embracing her power as a woman, and those that love her willingly giving up some of their own to ensure that she is the master of her journey. Sure, Harlow has always been a fighter- a ball busting powerhouse who owns her sexuality, who is unabashed about who she is, who is strong and fierce and a FORCE. But I love how Siobhan has bookended her character’s evolution to tell a more complex character journey. Her story with this world began with her kidnapping- robbing her of her worldview, her innocence, her physical and emotional safety- taking away her own power, her own control. With each book, we’ve seen how Harlow has sought to reclaim that- Harlow on the defensive, arming herself with the physical and emotional weapons she needs to ensure her power is never stripped from her again. That was all at risk when she found herself entangled in this story- as we found her in book 1 fighting to control her own story when faced with these misogynistic gangs, as the guys, as Sinner, and Darrow, even Diesel and her father sought to control her. Yes, even those protecting her tried to control her, with secrets, with half truths, with deceit. We’ve seen Harlow resist, control herself and her own vulnerability to protect herself, something we explored in book 2. And in this final book, we see Harlow FULLY unleashed, on the offensive- and my, what a glorious sight to behold. Because Harlow has truly reclaimed her path- a journey catalyzed both because she now recognizes that there is strength in vulnerability, she can let others in and still be powerful, but also because her guys finally recognize that in order to love Harlow, in order to protect her, they don’t need to control her- they need to let her unleash herself, by giving her the power to be the hero. This is the story of Harlow becoming her own hero, and it is by far one of the most remarkable and riveting character journeys I’ve read.
So, Siobhan- Sláinte! Reign is everything I needed and more. I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails off, flabbergasted at the twists- but even more importantly, I was both emotionally challenged and rewarded. You have set the bar for what is possible in storytelling so high, I’m not sure anyone else but you can surpass it.
I am genuinely going to miss these characters. Reign was the perfect crown to the trilogy that consumed me from the opening chapters of Resurrection. I floved this book and these characters. Imperfectly perfect. All their dark and twisty parts fit together in a gorgeous mosaic. Every dark, twisted, moment and all the sweet (and sometimes adorkable) ones that threaded through the shadows offering a promise that is then paid in full at the end.
I am going to try and keep this spoiler-free, but be aware that I just sorta ramble and my love for this series is so big it’s hard to contain and control myself hahaha.
So we get to see these character be put through the wringer. So many obstacles to get where they want to and eventually end up. Some are lost along the way, always happens when there is a war brewing. I will say I haven’t bawled so hard for a book in a year and I was a blubbering mess in the beginning. So devastating, but it helped with the storyline so I totally got why it needed to happen. I loved seeing the group become even stronger, really being there for each other. Trying to protect one another and to help coax them from their emotionally stunted pasts to be a family and people to lean on. The love between Lo and her men was fantastic, even if there were times I wasn’t sure it was going to be enough. I loved the added tension and emotional upheaval the side twist gave with 2 of the characters and it is one of my guilty pleasures so I was super stoked to hear little snippets (wish we got a scene from one of their POVs since I do love my M/M love stories and steaym scenes so much hahaha). In terms of the plot, you have to keep your head on a swivel at all times, not knowing who is going to betray you, who is being real, who is going to lose it one minute. I loved the head games, it made for a gripping storyline that I didnt want to end (until someone finally got karmic justice!!). This book was filled with some really sweet moments and I couldn’t help smiling with the big day for the quint. So amazing, really happy and nothing left unturned after this finale. I was so happy a bonus novella was added (not that it was needed, I was super happy with this conclusion and can’t really think of what I would have added), will review that shortly. I loved the different side characters in this series, they all had their purpose (good and bad), I felt we got enough to know them but it didnt overwhelm you with names and details.
In terms of the narration, 5/5 easily from me. The emotions were so palpable and the scenes so vivid because of these 2 narrators really digging deep and giving us some of the best performances I have heard on audio. I do listen at 1.4X since sometimes they can be a little drawn out at normal speed. They are now on my automatic listen list, cant wait to listen to more from them.
Fabulously done, you have a fan for life from me! Going to go now and devour more audiobooks from Siobhan!
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