The truth is out, the battle lines drawn.What started as a fight between city and country, escalated into a battle of good versus evil—those with a conscience against those whose greed grows stronger.Turn a blind eye to the sins or leave.I’ve made my choice, and now I intend to ruin the tyrants who stayed.But first, I need to get my brother back.
Not only is it city vs. country.
It’s good vs. evil.
The lengths these kids go to is mind boggling.
Nothing is ignored.
Payback is a must.
There are betrayals.
There are alliances.
And there is always drama.
There are a few POV in this book.
Which I loved because I got to see what’s going on inside the heads of the key players.
Looking forward to the next book.
So, just FYI, since I haven’t stated it previously; this is a series, the stories flow one right into the other. Since this is the case, they should be read in order. I have been trying to make my reviews a bit ambiguous so as not to leave spoilers. With all the drama and secrets happening, we are thrown into a bit of a hot mess. Lacey seems to finally be where she wants to be, but she is starting to have doubts. There is something big coming on the horizon and it’s making me nervous. There are two more books in the series, and as of right now things are looking super bleak for a few characters.
As I am quickly finding out with this series, these stories pull you in and don’t let go till the last word and then you’re sitting there wondering what’s next. I have a few predictions and for one of them I am really hoping I am wrong. I did realize that we are on book 3 (4 if you count the prequel) and still no naughty bits, just an observation. I give this 4 stars.
Lacey finally starts to figure out who she is and what she wants, and the game begins to change. The mean crowd just gets meaner, and trouble continues to embroil everyone in its fiery mess. The teenage drama and angst is at an all-time high, and the cliffy, oh dang it, I am dying to know what happens next. I so want Tuck for Lacey, but can they truly bare their souls to each other and survive it all?
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
Nothing angers a bully more than holding a mirror to who they are. The truth is out, the battle lines drawn. What started as a fight between city and country, escalated into a battle of good versus evil-those with conscience against those whose greed grows stronger. Turn a blind eye to the sins or leave. I’ve mad my choice, and now I intend to ruin the tyrants who stayed. But first I need to get my brother back.
This is the third book in the Arcadia high Anarchists from Max Henry you need to read Good Girls and Bad Boys first. If you have been waiting on this book then I can promise you, you will not be disappointed. If you have not even started this series, what are you waiting on? I am loving this one and highly anticipate every book that comes out. This one introduces new character that come out into the main light alone with the ones your already familiar with. It will blow your mind and have you breathless on the edge of your seat. Twists and turns abound. However things are starting to tie together too. I loved it but so can not wait to have the next book in my hands.
Book three of this series has some revelations, changing allegiances, a few questions answered, and more questions to be answered! There is some fallout after book 2, but Lacey makes some changes and decisions (with some unexpected help) that change a lot. Can’t wait for the conclusion!
More school ground political play than an election year debate!!!
Holy crap. The power play in the school hierarchy is beyond what I could ever imagine, and I have trouble remembering that these kids are only 17! As adults, some of them will be psychotic forces to be reckoned with in the business world or at home!! Hell’s teeth, school bullying back in my day consisted of fists and feet, not the sophisticated technological and psychological techniques employed by the crowd in Max Henry’s amazing Arcadia High Anarchists series.
Also, the multiple point of view isn’t something I’ve read before but I’m loving it and Max Henry is totally making it work for me!!! Characters are showing their true colours and motivations, yet amongst it all, Lacey and Tuck are proving to be amazingly strong young adults who show a lot of integrity. I just love these two.
Getting beneath Colt’s skin is making me change my perception of him. While I still believe he is the ultimate game player, he certainly has missed some cues and I’m beginning to think that he still has some heart left. After all, it’s only those without a heart or a soul to lose who will get to the top of the social order at the absolute expense of everyone else. For all of these insights, I still have absolutely no idea how any of this is going to play out. Max Henry is the mistress of secrets and she’s left us to wait for the conclusion on one hell of a cliff-hanger.
5 stars for this third impeccably written instalment in the Arcadia High Anarchists series.
The underlying suspense that runs through Rich Riot is delicious! You can’t stop reading and needing to know what’s next! The students at Acadia High and Riverbourne High are now in full blown war. So many levels of angst, fear, love, deceit, lust and anger. Just when you think you have a handle on what’s about to happen, the shift has your jaw dropping. Then the last page happens and Max leaves you with this “what the…” feeling. I cannot wait for the final book in this series.
Max is able to weave a story in a way that is uniquely Max Henry. The dialogue is so natural and the scenes so well visualized. She is a master storyteller!
Why, Why Max, WHY? Why did you have to go and break my heart like that? Poor Tuck… he doesn’t deserve the crap he is getting. I know Lacey doesn’t either but my heart is now broken for Tuck. Whyyyyyy?
Rich Riot is book 3 in Max Henry’s Arcadia High Anarchists, it is highly recommended that books 1 & 2 have been read before tempting this book. This book continues where book 2 Bad Boys ends.
I thought that the drama and trouble that Lacey has had to endure since her world came crashing down when she moved to Arcadia but it looks like the crap has hit the fan at all new high, and it’s not just from one side either. Lacey is stuck in the middle between Riverbourne and Arcadia, plus her home life is no better.
Being forced to move back to Riverbourne with her mother and Brother Colt, Lacey realises that the life she wanted to keep before moving to Arcadia is no longer what she wants.
I really love reading anything written by this author and this book is no exception. I really love the characters, the twists, suspense, comedy and drama that is chock full in this book. I enjoyed getting snippets into the other main characters, and following their POV, I really hope that there will be books for Maggie & Beau and Colt & Greer… (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)
But there is one thing that I had noticed with Lacey that may just be me as I hate girls that are drama queens and self absorbed, but I did find Lacey to get on my nerve. Don’t get me wrong she does have a LOT on her plate, but she went from being this timid thing to all of a sudden starting fights… sorry but I had a trouble trying to wrap my head around that one. The other thing she keeps all these secrets from Tuck and Maggie who have been welcoming and on her side. But it think what frustrated me the most was the disregard to Tuck. No one treats Tuck like crap! #TUCKISMINE!!!
So many questions, so much drama, so much action… This series is so intense, it just keeps getting better… The final installment is set to be a doozy!! I love the way all the characters developing, we got to see more of an insight into several characters and understand why they act the way they do. I love how feisty Lacey is turning out to be, with everything she’s been through she just keeps firing… and how Tuck is always right by her side. I’m intrigued and excited to see how this whole things plays out.
For some reason i thought this was the last book in the series and i was getting worried as i neared the end and then ….. holy cliffhanger .
I like how we see more of the other characters who are vital to this story. Some of the story threads are coming together but with some many twists nothing is certain. We get to hear more directly from Lacey and Tuck but also Colt who I’m starting to really like and Greer who I simply adore. Like Lacey and the others I’m not truly certain who can be trusted. My favourite character remains Tuck he is just trying to do his best whilst remaining loyal to his friends and family whilst trying to protect Lacey. I fear things are going to get worse in book 4 but I can’t wait.
I’m really enjoying this series, the author has me on edge wanting the answers. Ms Henry has included so many curveballs, that I can’t keep up with the game plan. Lacey and Colt will go to almost any length, in order to protect their own blood. With so much division in the ranks I’m not sure which friends can be trusted anymore.
The chosen are a hierarchy of those who have old money and a family name that makes things happen. It would seem the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” isn’t credible. Secrets buried with deceit, lies and money are waiting to be revealed, so knowing is paramount to bring down this house of cards. Cracks are appearing and I’m not sure they are repairable.
City vs country, spoiled kids with a lack of integrity, avoiding consequences by paying the piper, framing the not-so-innocent, throwing friends into the lions den and loyalties are skewed. Mummy’s are grooming their daughters to snare themselves a walk down the aisle to a pot of gold.
No pressure but I really need to read Loyal Love now!
Eagerly awaiting the third book in series and not was I not disappointed.
Love the way the author is keeping us on our toes and can not wait for the next book….
The saga continues in Rich Riot, the third installment in this author’s Arcadia High Anarchists and you will not want to miss out on this fast-paced, entertaining read! Often times stories start to lose their luster by the 3rd book, but not so with Rich Riot. Picking up right where Bad Boys left off, I was immediately pulled back into the world of country vs. city and I was loathe to stop reading, but apparently being an responsible adult is not optional. Nonetheless, I finished this high school bully romance in one day and I am already counting down the days for the next book.
Lacey remains a likable heroine who is loyal to a fault and still straddles the line between city and country. Family dynamics play a big role in this book and it is admirable how her love for her brother Colt and her friends never waiver. I really love how with each book, Lacey continues to grow as a character – to gain maturity and wisdom as she searches for just where she belongs – amongst the rich and privileged vs. the country elite. Bullying is still rampant in both worlds and I love witnessing Lacey’s journey of self discovery. As for Tuck, I still really like him as a character and I think he is a good match for Lacey. He is a steadfast friend and a caring boyfriend in the face of all the turmoil that is surrounding them.
This book also features chapters not only told from Lacey’s and Tuck’s POVs, but also from Colt’s and Greer’s standpoint. I have always loved Greer and I enjoyed discovering more about her and seeing her character further developed. As for Colt, I am still not sure how I feel about him. You cannot doubt his love for Lacey, but I am still reserving judgement. That being said, I loved getting a glimpse into the inner workings of his mind. Overall, I really enjoyed Rich Riot with the engaging characters and the progression of the story. I am looking forward to seeing where the author takes us next! 4.5 stars.
Was eagerly awaiting the third book in series and not was I not disappointed.
I love the way the author is tying everything together while still keeping us guessing.
Looking forward to next one to get more of the answers.
Holy evil misbehaving wannabe-adults!!
Just when I thought I could see where Max Henry was taking this story she turns the tables yet again and a whole new set of players are at the controls!!
I can quote myself from my previous review of Good Girls, in that with this series “what I didn’t expect was to have my emotions and allegiances tossed around like a cork in a washing machine, making me question just who are the heroes and villains”, and yet again Max has crafted such an insidious tale that is once again screwing with my equilibrium.
Rich Riot opens post the apocalyptic events of the party confrontation and Lacey’s suspension from Riverbourne Preparatory.
Both Riverbourne’s “Chosen” and Arcadia’s “Mavericks are somewhat shellshocked in the event of Colt’s further betrayals that are uncovered, and seemingly retreat to their own corners to work their next strategies in this War of Teen Rebels.
Lacey and Tuck’s budding relationship is once again tested and they are on the defensive from all directions, when Lacey ultimately returns to Arcadia.
But I think what I love most about this book, without giving too much away, is it also gives insight into more of the key players through narrative from Greer and Colt; their personal views, budding alliance (to say the least!) and aspirations, and it sets the scene for what is going to be one hell of an explosive and emotionally turbulent conclusion to this fantastic Bully Romance series!
Bring it on Max Henry!!!
Torn between city and country life is she. Cast aside by those she thought were her friends and now her mother is kicking her out of her house.
How much more can she take…
He wants and needs her to come back, come home to him. Patiently he waits and then she’s there.
But it’s all so different. She’s different can it still work between them…
Oh my gosh drama central! my head is still reeling from all the revelations and developments.
So much hatred, so many people with an agenda a reason or an excuse to scrap it out.
This is more than fisticuffs at school it’s a fight to survive to simply be, and just wow!
Lacey is struggling to breathe, to keep her secrets locked up, and her past behind her. Shes a fighter but shes not a warrior.
Tuck wants her as he always has. They might have their difference of opinions but he stands tall and is someone you would want in your corner.
Colt is the one to watch, you never quite know what hes going to do, or how far hes willing to take it. Hes a wild cannon!
This is the third book in this series and I Cant wait to see what direction we are taken in next, the possibilities are almost endless!
A Fast paced action a plenty read from start to finish. There’s never a dull moment in this series thats for sure!
Just watch out for the whiplash!
Lacey and Colt Williams experience major changes in their lives and continue to try to sort through the mess that is their lives.
Greer has a lot more to say in this book, we get to know her better as well. Tuck is Tuck, a loveable rogue capable of seeing things for what they are and trying to make the best out of a tender situation. All of the characters show change and growth except for perhaps one or two. I have to say Alicia is absolutely abominable and whenever she was in a scene or her name mentioned, I felt pure disgust.
I have to say I love the character, Maggie. She has such a cutting wit. For example… “Yeah. And I planned a skiing trip in Hell this winter.” This balances the heartbreaking comments, especially by Lacey. What she experienced with her mother and the feelings she shared really do make crumbles of despair fall off your heart as you read.
Trust is such a key element in life and to be so young and confused about who you can trust is a huge worry. There are so many issues explored in this book, questions are answered yet many more questions pop up just as fast. I believe I will reread each book in the series once it is complete, they are that good.
Hormones running rampant, friendship destroyed as well as formed, loyalty tested, familial relationships explored more deeply and egos nearly too big to fit through doorways are just some of what you’ll discover in this story. Fun and games! Tears and laughter! Bring on book 4, especially after that hair raising cliffhanger!