This box set includes the first three books in the highly addictive Rydeville Elite series from USA Today bestselling author, Siobhan Davis, and is over 1,000 pages of heart-stopping angst, suspenseful twists and turns, and dark, twisted romance. Complete trilogy with HEA. In the power struggle between two elite groups, one feisty girl will bring them to their knees… their knees…
Life is a cruel game where only the most ruthless survive. It’s a truth my mother rebelled against, and she paid for it with her life. Now, I play their game. Publicly accepting the destiny that lies in wait for me when I turn eighteen.
But, behind closed doors, I plot my escape.
Trent, Charlie, and my twin, Drew, rule the hallways of Rydeville High with arrogance and an iron fist. I execute my role perfectly, hating every second, but they never let me forget my place in this world.
Everyone obeys the rules. They have for generations. Because our families have always been in control.
Until Cam, Sawyer, and Jackson show up. Throwing their new money around. Challenging the status quo. Setting hearts racing with their gorgeous faces, hot bodies, and bad boy attitudes.
Battle lines are drawn. Sides are taken. And I’m trapped in the middle, because I made a mistake one fateful night when I gave my V-card to a stranger in a blatant F you to my fiancé.
I thought it was the one thing I owned. A precious memory to carry me through each dark day.
I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Because the stranger was Camden Marshall, leader of the new elite and my perpetual tormenter. He hates me with a passion unrivaled, and he won’t be the only one. Fire will rain down if the truth is revealed, threatening alliances, and the power struggle will turn vicious.
My life will hang in the balance.
But I’ll be ready, and I’m not going down without a fight.
Due to mature content and themes, this series is recommended to readers aged eighteen and over. Trigger warning.
BOOKS IN THIS SET:
Cruel Intentions – Top 25 bestseller
Twisted Betrayal – Top 10 bestseller
Sweet Retribution – Top 5 bestseller
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A Trilogy that will leave you breathless
What a journey…It was one of the most thrilling series I have read recently. Totally worth reading.
CRUEL INTENTIONS
“Cruel Intentions” is the first book in Siobhan Davis’ ‘Rydeville High Elite’. I am still trying to recover from all the twists and turns of this journey. It was that awesome!
So, get ready to meet Abby Manning. Trapped in a golden cage, convicted to an arranged marriage when she turns eighteen with a guy she despises – seriously, Trend is despicable -, while still trying to keep appearances because that is what is expected of her and while she is trying to find a way to escape. Charlie, Trend and her twin Drew, along with her, are the Elite heirs that rule the school and is expected to rule the town soon, with an iron fist. One night of desperation leads to a heated encounter that will change her life forever – even is she doesn’t know it at the time. Enter the new Elite – Camden, Jackson and Sawyer . A war is brewing and no one will come out of it unharmed. Abby finds herself in the center of it, as she becomes the main pawn in a very sophisticated chess game of revenge and secrets, rooted years and years back. Everyone seems to have a hidden agenda. Who can she trust?
Let me tell you, the range of emotions this book evoked is overwhelming; angst and anger, desperation and heartache mixed with swoon worthy moments, seduction and awe. I felt for Abby. Emotionally I was with her every step of the way. The book ends with an epic cliffhanger after a revelation I never saw coming (I am not a fan of cliffhangers in books, but I can forgive Ms Davis for this one because of the greatness of this book). August can’t come soon enough, as I am desperately waiting to find out what happens next.
All in all, it was a great read. More than great, actually. Ms Davis has a way to create complicated stories that have you sitting at the edge of your seat. Well done and five solid stars from me.
TWISTED BETRAYAL
“Twisted Betrayal”, the second book in Siobhan Davis’ ‘Rydeville High Elite’ series, left me speechless. I was having trouble writing this review because of the plot – I can’t actually write anything without revealing major twists and turns, especially for those (unfortunate ones – trust me!) who haven’t grabbed the first book in the series yet.
Abby’s journey continuous in this second installment. And what a journey it is! She literally has to navigate through Scylla and Charybdis in order to succeed and free herself (and the ones she loves) from an impossible situation and her malicious father (who, I can dare say, is the most despicable villain I have encountered in a book – ever!) – and still it’s not sure she is going to succeed. She experiences the ultimate betrayal and loss and heartbreak – friends turn to enemies, enemies turn to friends. Secrets are revealed – secretes with the power to, once again, turn everything upside down – I can’t remember the number of times my jaw hit the floor.
Yet, Abby doesn’t give up. She is a fighter, a strategist, a powerful, determined woman, who doesn’t let anyone walk all over her, but with a heart that, even if it’s wary (and rightfully so), is forgiving and full of love. I am not going to talk about the males in this book (Kai / Camden, Charlie, Drew etc) no matter how much I want to, because the plot twists involving them are many and way too revealing – and I don’t want to ruin the experience for those of you who haven’t started with the series yet. All I am going to say is that many Alpha males (not only the main one) are swoon worthy, that Abby knows what she is doing in this department and that the hot scenes are HAWT – especially one in particular (you’ll know which one I mean when you read the book – I am still fanning myself). The cliffhanger in which this book ends – which, by the way, believe it or not, is WORSE, than the one Ms Davis left us with in the previous book , makes me crazy with anticipation for the final installment. October can’t be here soon enough.
The range of emotions this book evoked in me is, yet again, endless. I cried and I shouted (a lot), I laughed, I swooned, I fanned myself. The angst is palpable (as in every book by Ms Davis) and once again I found myself sitting at the edge of my seat. Well done and another five stars from me.
SWEET RETRIBUTION
Sweet Retribution by Siobhan Davis is the third and final installment in Abby and Kai’s story in her Rydeville High Elite series. And what a conclusion it is! The title suits it to a T. Prepare yourselves for one more gut – clutching, roller coaster ride.
The storyline continuous from where it ended in Twisted Betrayal – the second book. Abby has to make difficult decisions in order to achieve her goal and free herself and those she loves from her twisted, sick excuse of a father (and I use the term REALLY lightly here) and the rest of the corrupted Elite. Cooperation is a vital key in order for our beloved heroes to succeed. Abby is a true lioness. She doesn’t back down, calculates her moves, and with the help of those she loves the most, weaves her net carefully and methodically. The twists and turns will keep your jaw dropping, revelations will leave you speechless (not in a bad way – trust me, there are things that will make you REALLY happy) and you will fall in love again not only with Kai (swoon!), but with many, many of the amazing characters (fortunately there will be more standalones featuring some intriguing secondary characters in the series, according to the author, so I am allowed to do my happy dance).
The whole series left me deeply satisfied. I experienced all the emotions – fear, heartbreak, loss, love, swoon worthy moments, heat (oh, the heat…I’m still fanning myself when I bring in mind some particular scenes). I cried, I yelled, I hugged and cradled my kindle repeatedly. It was one of the best series I have read recently. One where you literally can’t predict anything. So, five well – worthy stars from me and congratulations to the queen of angst, Siobhan Davis, for another heart – stopping, nail – biting book (and series).
I’ve read all of the three books in this series, they were all fabulous
Cruel Intentions
The story revolves around two groups the Elite and the New Elite. The Elite is made up of four key players, Abigail Manning, Andrew Manning A.K.A Drew who is also Abby’s twin brother, Trent Montgomery, and Charles Barron the Third A.K.A Charlie.I loved Abby & Cam as a couple, I hope the author focus more on these two in the second edition rather than on the others. However, with the way the book ended I also need Cam to step up and be someone worthy of Abby! I also hope the author justifies all the humiliation that Abby had to undergo because of her horrible & wicked father and his goons. The author conveyed Abby’s utter helplessness of being overpowered and unable to escape it. It was horrifying to read what her so called father put her through, the embarrassment, humiliation she underwent. I felt very sad reading it She’s been through so much by the people who should love her that I need her to have ONE person who is HER HERO.
Twisted betrayal
The book is full of twists, betrayal and lies. Continuing from the first book cruel intentions, Abby is been kidnapped by her bastard of a father and kept at Parkhurst as a prisoner. When she finally comes to her senses, she devise a plan to escape. I absolutely loathed Abby’s father and Charlie (who seems to be running his own game) there are no words to describe Abby’s despicable father and the things he has done to her. I don’t want to spoil the story by divulging more you have to read this series. This story is so well written, the plot and the emptions running through your body is just amazing! Hats off to Ms. Davis for writing a firecracker of story. I just couldn’t finish this soon enough to see what happens. Of course, this is a cliff-hanger and waiting anxiously to read the spinoff of this series. I hope we don’t have to wait a long time for the release of the third book and also looking forward to reading Drew’s HEA as well.
Sweet Retribution
I’m in awe of Siobhan Davis!! She has written a spellbinding spectacular series and this is the best out of all of the three. This book can’t be read as a standalone and you have to read the other two previous books in the series. I recommend that you start reading them if you have not done so already, you will not regret it. Sweet Retribution is the epic conclusion to the Rydeville High Elite series.
Kai & Abby’s emotional saga continues in this book, but there are several surprises that I did not see coming. This story brings together Abby’s plan and execution of it with her friends. Abby & Kai are both stronger characters in this, especially Abby after all the abuse and punishment given to her by her evil father. I just loved Drew and how he protected Abby, I’m waiting read more of his story in a another book
I just loved all Abby & Kai’s friends, and looking forward to reading their stories. Take a bow Ms. Davis you have written an epic series.
Dark reads!
Book 1
In the power struggle between two elite groups, one feisty girl will bring them to their knees…
An unputdownable read! What a read. MIND = BLOWN. I have no clue what to say or if I even did, I would not know how to say it.
Such an extraordinary read!
Book 2
This time, it means war, and I’m taking no prisoners…
I felt this book – my god, did I feel it. It is stuck with me and will be stuck with me for quite some time. Every word, every action, every desire will attach to you and my god it is amazing! The author truly knows how to stun and amaze you.
Book 3
The charade must continue…
Game on…
An epic and great conclusion to this deliciously dark and wicked series. Addictive. Hooking. Maddening.
Wonderfully written and masterfully told.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Cruel Intentions: 5/5
I feel speechless. Cruel Intentions blew me away.
Like we talked about recently, bully high school books are all the rage right now. Cruel Intentions has been one of the best so far.
Abby is a character you can’t help but love. She’s born into this life where money and power reign supreme and women are treated like possessions and chattel. You can feel her struggle, with both her decisions and her feelings.
Her connection with Cam is instantaneous, and their chemistry nearly comes out of the pages to life. I wanted to hate Cam. He was a true bully; played that part to perfection.
Full of twists and turns, Cruel Intentions is emotional, powerful, angsty, and overwhelming. I waffled back and forth on my feelings the entire time. Who can Abby trust? How could their issues get resolved?
Gah. I am still thinking about that final chapter.
One of the author’s best!
Twisted Betrayal: 4/5
I have mixed feelings about Twisted Betrayal. See my bullet points below:
-highly addictive, enthralling story
-circumstances/incidents feel OTT
-characters lost their appeal or likability
-whole lot of betrayal going on (the title should have clued me in, huh?)
That being said, I was still highly entertained. Twisted Betrayal starts chronologically right after the end of Cruel Intentions. What follows is literally an insanely twisty and turny plot. So much gets thrown at you, it’s hard to keep up with what’s happening and who can be trusted.
I loved Abby in book #1, but she she lost some of her appeal to me here. She seems so bitter (rightfully so, I might add) but her actions don’t paint her as the strong heroine I thought she was. And her relationship with Kaiden? I’m starting to wonder why they love each other at all; all I can infer is lust.
All that being said, I am still firmly entrenched in this story. I will be on the edge of my seat for months until we get our conclusion in Sweet Retribution.
Sweet Retribution: 3/5
Well, I am happy to have a conclusion to the whirlwind that was the Rydeville High Elite.
But I feel a little let down, overall. And I think I’ve narrowed it down to why.
-Kaiden and Abby.
In hindsight, I never got behind Kaiden and Abby’s love story; I never felt it. And thus, I have a hard time believing in their love or caring about them at all, honestly. I’m more invested in the side characters, honestly.
There were certain moments and scenes that made me roll my eyes pretty hard (talking about you, near the end!), and others that I felt were OTT and not necessary to the story.
All is not lost, however, dear readers. Because Sweet Retribution still was an addicting and enthralling read. More OTT situations and circumstances, with twists and turns and secrets everywhere. I’m still 100% onboard with the next in the series as I can’t wait to see if Drew gets his own story.
Overall, I liked this series. But much of the angst and issues felt forced and unnatural. There truly were moments were we jumped the shark, so to speak, and that makes it feel like a caricature of itself.
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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Cruel intentions
Oh my god!! what a amazing book. I loooooved it!! These Bully Romance books are one of my faves.. I was on the edge with this book. This is my first book by this author.. It will defiantly not be my last. I soooo need more from the New Elite..
First off… I completely despise Trent and Abby’s dad, and Trent’s dad.. they can all take a flying leap off a tall building…. (sorry had to get that out)
Abby and Cam meet one night.. Abby is lost and tired.. she just wants to feel… just once.. just for one night..
This book has it all.. the drama, angst, mystery, and all the twist and turn that will leave you with a case of whiplash.. but it also has the love and feels.. and ONE HELL OF A CLIFFHANGER!!! I so can not wait for the continuation of this book.. I hope we get a Sawyer and Jackson book too… pretty please..
Thank you for the amazing read!!
Twisted Betryal
Ok this needs like a million stars.. This book is just WOW… I am still trying to process it…
This book is seriously intense.. so many secrets revealed, more betrayal, people not who you think they are.. my heart went out to Abby and Kai.. what happened to Abby gutted me. I felt for them both with the tremendous losses they were going thru. But that ending OMFG!! What the Hell!! Now I have to oh so patiently wait for the next one..
But on a side note.. it was great to see some OTHERS from another amazing series this author has written about…
Thank you for the amazing read… now on to waiting…
Sweet Retribution
OMG YES!!! this book was everything!! As the title says.. Retribution was oh so sweet!! Kai and Abby were perfection.. Siobhan Davis.. woman you completely knocked this trilogy out of the park! I didn’t want it to end.. and thankfully we do get more.. in the very near future..
“You are still the fucking air that I breathe. The blood pumping through my veins. The only reason my heart beats in my chest. You are the center of my universe, Abby. You. Only you. You hear me?”
Sweet retribution starts where twisted betrayal ended.. with Abby marrying Charlie.. and with time running out, the only thing on Abby’s mind.. bring those motherf’ers down and make them pay.
“You are every dream brought to life Abby,” Kai whispers through my earpiece. “You are exquisite. I could live a thousand lifetimes and never be worthy of your heart.”
This book was amazing beyond belief!! I recommend this book or Series for that matter 100% You will not be disappointed! Thank You Siobhan!!
Siobhan is a true rockstar of bully romance and the Rydeville Elite series does not disappoint.
Prepare to be totally sucked into the wild ride of Abigail and Cam with wonderful supporting characters!
I loved this whole series. If you like dark bully romance, this series is a must. It has some really dark moments but really, the whole thing is a masterpiece and I highly recomend it.
I absolutely love this series. The twists and turns and the hot sexual tension. Every single one of these stories was sexy af! 5 stars! ~Ratula
CRUEL INTENTIONS:
My heart is pounding so hard, it may beat right out of my chest. Siobhan, you never cease to amaze me!!
Cruel Intentions is the start of Siobhan’s newest series, Rydeville High Elite, and boy does know how to get your heart pumping and body racing. I gobbled this book in one day. There was no way I could read this any slower, and I tried because I knew it was going to end in a cliffy. But I was so pulled in to this story that I wasn’t coming up for air. And I didn’t.
Rydevillle High is not your typical high school. The school (pretty much town) is run by the top four elite families and their generations-old idealism of how their world works. It is world were pre-arranged marriages still happen to keep the 4 elite families in place; women are only props and men rule. However, the school is where the boundaries are set and learned and carried out once the new generation is of age to takeover their fathers’ places.
However, there are a few within the inner circle that are sick of the old ways and are trying to shake things up. But there’s a new group of families trying to move in and take claim as the new leaders of Rydeville High. They want to shake things up differently.
When new lines are drawn between family and friends, no one can be trusted and everything becomes blurred.
I will be honest – I do this book no justice for how damn enticing it is. LOL There are some pretty intense and rough scenes that may upset some folks but this book is superbly well written. There is bullying and it’s taken to the next level but don’t let that stop you from reading. There is ALOT of teenage drama angst but OMG, I loved it. The sexual tension can be cut with a butter knife and it’s soooooo good. I want to say soooo much more, but I can’t. Just go read it.
Siobhan plays this book out beautifully. Every scene bleeds into the next perfectly and each piece to this puzzle is sprinkled well throughout the book. This book is rifled with tension, action, suspense, angst and drama and I loved every damn word of it. I’m no sure I have the patience to wait for the next one……I need more, NOW!!
Please note that this book is a bully romance. While I am not a fan of romanticizing the topic of bullying, this book is extremely well written, aside from that fact. I chose to not allow my personal issues with bullying go into this review but if you have any triggers that go along with bullying, please read this book with caution.
TWISTED BETRAYAL:
After finishing Cruel Intentions, I waited with bated breath for Twisted Betrayal. Not only did Siobhan give me what I wanted, she delivered even more on this story line.
I truly have no idea what to say or where to start this review. Siobhan is an amazing story-teller. She has this niche to deliver a well-rounded and thought-out story with so many twists and turns that keeps you on the edge the whole time. Her stories have a lot going on in them but that is what makes them so easy to get sucked into and never want to leave.
I had thought that I come to know everything that Siobhan could throw our way, but she has once again left me in a state of shock. But I should know better by now – Siobhan will always push her readers and keep them on their toes. And let me clarify that by saying Siobhan will deliver a shock not for the sheer value of it but because it fits the characters and what would be appropriate to fit that scene. You know something is to come and you think you know what bomb will be dropped, but that is where Siobhan executes the twists so well.
Ok – So I just realized I have not said a word about this book. LOL Sorry – I am just in awe of her writing and how well developed her stories and characters are.
This book does pick up right after Cruel Intentions. Abby has been drugged and she has no idea where she is and who took her. And well, in true Siobhan form, sh*t takes off from there and we are taken on an exhilarating journey riddled with discoveries to questions we had from book one but more questions are added in.
Abby, Kai, Drew and the rest of the cast (yes, cast because this truly feels like it could be a movie or a kick-a** TV series) are dead set on figuring out what their fathers are all about and what they each have planned. And just when they think they have an understanding, things only get more deeper and more depraved.
This book is addictive. That is all I can say. It is not for the faint of heart because some of the scenes are quite graphic but holy hell, are they jaw-dropping. The suspense is evident and keeps you right in the thick of everything. I have no idea what Siobhan will throw our way anymore with this story.
And that cliffhanger – OMG!!! I have chills, legit goosebumps all over my body. I also have this “HELL YES” feeling because I can only imagine what Siobhan is gong to bring next. I am so excited for Sweet Retribution.
SWEET RETRIBUTION:
I am not a fan of the bully romance genre, but and this is a BIG BUT, I am a fan of Siobhan Davis and wanted to give this genre a chance with her. I thoroughly enjoyed and loved the first two books and was anxiously awaiting this one to see how Kai and Abby’s story ends. In the end, this definitely veered off the path of bully romance and more into the dark romance aspect but still didn’t wow like me the first two.
I am not sure where it happened in this book, but at some point, everything started to feel repetitive and annoying to me. Abby’s reactions to Kai (the need to constantly to have sex with him) or the twists and turns within the story that were to be shocking but just felt forced to keep the story alive or possibly the ignorance of so many secondary characters just became obnoxiously annoying. I really don’t know and I struggled to finish this one.
I love Siobhan and her ability to create worlds that are unique with characters that are fierce and strong. And she does with this series but in this particular book, I felt things shift and characteristics were not the same. Now that may have been what Siobhan wanted (her characters to grow and change because of their circumstances) but I had at least expected them to maintain the majority of who they were from the start.
So what such a drastic change from books one and two to this one for me??? I think the shock factors became too over the top and too much for me. I have always said that Siobhan does not write for sheer shock value and writes because it fits the story. But even I have my limit of when it just becomes too much drama for one couple to endure. Maybe if this all this happened and it was through different characters, I would feel differently. But it didn’t and therefore, just felt that most was written for shock value, which saddens me.
Does Siobhan deliver an angsty, dramatic and intense story?? Yes. Many of those who have loved the first two books will gobble this one up too. It is exciting, fast-paced and action-pack drama from page one. But for me, far too many things became repetitive and it lost it’s edge for me.
I hate being in the minority on books, but I will always be upfront and honest on books that I read. I also hate that this book didn’t live up to the first two for me. However, I am excited to see what happens in the future with this series. Siobhan has given us a lot of characters that I am hoping to see get future books and see how things pan out there.
Cruel Intentions 4 stars
I don’t know what I just read but I want more. Holy wow talk about intense!!!! I don’t know where to begin. Abby met Camden on a night that she was very vulnerable and a strong attraction was there. He was very sweet to her and things happened. Names weren’t exchanged and she disappeared. Fast forward 3 months when they see each other again and realize that they are enemies because of their parents past. Abby lives in a world that everything is controlled. She’s considered an elite but she’s no one’s doormat. As much as she was put to the test several times she was a tough cookie. Camden was a bully and Abby’s fiancée was a monster. They are secrets and lots of angst moments and they are moments where you want to pull your hair out and moments that the cruelty is so bad that you despise Abby’s twin and in that moment Camden earns some brownie points. The cliffhanger was oh damn wow!!!! The secrets revealed left me in shock and I don’t know who Abby can trust anymore.
Twisted Betrayal 5 stars!!
Holy book!!! This story keeps getting juicier and juicier. So many secrets, so many evilness and so much hotness!!!!! Who can Abby trust?! Who has her back?! Omg so many questions!!!!!!!!!! Her dad is still a monster and gets worse by the Book, Charlie?! Hmmmm…… Kai still hot, his friends still loyal and Drew sort of reddens himself. But wow how in the world is this going to end?! No one knows because we still don’t know who’s who and who’s working with who and ahhhhhhhhhh I need the conclusion!!!!!
Sweet Retribution 5 stars!!
Omg this conclusion was the worth the wait!!! It was just as intense as the first two books. Kaiden was still protective but man was Abby more bada$$ in this one!!! She’s the real MVP!!! The surprises in this one were just wow in sooooo many ways. I didn’t see any of those reveals coming. I love how Drew and Abby got back closer and I really loved how protective all the guys are with Abby. Jackson still stole my heart with his antics, lol. The outcomes were satisfying but they are still some questions unanswered about some characters. This is a must read with NO SPOILERS so you can be just as amazed as I was. I can’t wait for more on this little town and I was glad that Abby and Kaiden FINALLY got their HEA. But for how long?!
There are no words for the feelings this book gave me.
Everything is gripping in nature but sexy.
If you want a good read look no further.
It’s capture of all the characters are phenomenal and beyond explanation of the grip it holds you in when you read.
YOU WILL NOT PUT THIS DOWN
I was held captivated by this whole Rydeville High Series and Siobhan Davis’ epic conclusion to Kaiden and Abby’s intense journey released my bated breath with a sense of joy!
Cruel Intentions
I don’t normally read a lot of bully or ya romance but this just captured my undivided attention! It was dark and disturbing at times but the characters and story development had me captivated, it was like a lure that hooked me and I just couldn’t put my kindle down.
There were so many secrets, forced allegiances, deception and distrust. There is romance with sizzle and steam and the cliffhanger has left me completely enthralled. Abby and Cam/Kai have so much chemistry, push and pull, their attraction is palpable.
Twisted Betrayal
Talk about being twisted in knots! My heart raced and bled with that ending! My mind is spinning and my thoughts are totally not coherent at this time…. how much more must Abby endure? She is so resilient despite all she goes through, she is wise beyond her years.
Siobhan Davis has expertly developed her characters with flaws and redeeming qualities, ups and downs, highs and at times, gut wrenching lows! Indescribable darkness surrounds them and yet the exhilarating chemistry between Kaiden and Abby is uplifting for me. They’re made for each other and yet those dark and sinister external forces are determined to make life difficult for them.
Sweet Retribution
I loved Kai’s “firecracker” , Abby, and her resilience, conviction, and determination. She was truly a force to be reckoned with in her quest to obtain retribution by those who deserves to pay. She was fierce and yet vulnerable but never faltered in her convictions! She loved her “caveman” Kai.
I loved Kai and his love and devotion to Abby! They were such a force together!
CRUEL INTENTIONS
Siobhan Davis has done it again! She’s taken a popular genre and created a story that leaves you wanting more. I honestly don’t think Siobhan Davis will ever write a book that I don’t enjoy or won’t remain with me for days after. Cruel Intentions was so much more than I expected and I’m really excited to see what she has in store for Abby and the gang in book 2, which is due out this summer.
I loved seeing Abby standing up for herself and proving that she’d been underestimated by men like her father. She never gave up and could see the end result by taking her time to gather the security she needed to ensure her freedom. She’s strong and independent like I’ve come to expect from this author’s lead female characters, but my heart bled for Abby several times whilst reading Cruel Intentions and my stomach dropped at the end when it looks like the trust she gave was misplaced. I hope that everything eventually comes together and she gets the HEA she deserves.
As with any book by this author, the reader is given characters they’ll either love or hate. We’re also spoilt for choice with swoon worthy guys and I was unable to pick my favourite. Some characters like Drew and Charlie have left me with mixed feelings because whilst I liked the way they stood by Abby towards the end, they also let her down and didn’t help when she needed them the most. I think I’m going to reserve judgement until the end of the series and hope they don’t let Abby down when it comes to the crunch.
If you like dark bully romances then this is one book you need to read! Even if you don’t, then I’d recommend you still give it a go. The story is full of twists and turns, which will have you turning the pages as quickly as possible to see what happens next. Siobhan Davis knows exactly how to pull you in and take you on a roller-coaster journey. Cruel Intentions is a definite recommended read!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
TWISTED BETRAYAL
Twisted Betrayal is the second book of this author’s fab new series and it’s the sort of book that not only stays with you during the day, but you also find yourself dreaming about. I’ve had to remind myself a few times that it’s ‘just a book’ even though anything written by Siobhan Davis will never be ‘just a book’.
After the ending of the first book, I knew we’d be in for a gripping ride with this second installment and I wasn’t wrong. There’s twists and turns every step of the way, and just when you think you’ve got it figured out, Siobhan Davis throws in another ‘oh my god’ moment. This story is far from predictable and I can’t wait to see what she has planned for us next. I know it’s going to be explosive and leave us wanting more. The Kennedy Boys series will always be my favourite of this author’s, but this series comes in a close second. Even if you’re not sure that dark high school bully romance is for you, give this one a go as I think you’ll be surprised and find yourself as addicted as we all are.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
SWEET RETRIBUTION
Another roller-coaster read of emotions that leave you unable to move on and pick up another book. Talk about being left with a major book hangover! This conclusion doesn’t disappoint and is as gripping as the previous two books. This book, and series, is one where you find yourself saying “just one more chapter” until you’re at the end as you’ve lost track of time and were unable to stop reading. I love Kai and Abi, but I’m so happy to know that this series isn’t yet over and some of our other favourite characters will get their own books. I’m going to be honest and say I wasn’t sure about this favourite author of mine ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ and writing dark high school bully romance like so many other authors are, but whilst some just aren’t up to the task, Siobhan Davis has shown yet again that she can take a genre and make it her own. I honestly don’t know how she does it as I’ve yet to pick up a book of hers and find myself unable to become lost in the enthralling world she creates. A definite recommended read!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
Absolutely loved this series! Pulls you in right from the start and doesn’t let go.
5 Amazing Stars!!!
What a wild ride! Siobhan never disappoints! This whole series is absolutely amazing. Full of angst, suspense, revenge, heartbreak, twists & turns, and heat ! SO GOOD!!! It grabs your attention and interest from the first page. The characters and storyline was fascinating. Siobhan has really outdone herself! Bravo!
THIS SERIES IS FULLY TWISTED WITH BETRAYAL BUT THEY WILL HAVE THEIR REDEMPTION…
CRUEL INTENTIONS
Cruel Intentions is a very suspenseful story from the very first word to the very last. Some parts of this story may be hard to read and get through but is also very gripping that will have you turning that page until the end.
Siobhan has captured a very dark, powerful, emotional read in this new Rydeville High Series. Cannot wait for the next instalment.
TWISTED BETRAYAL
Siobhan Davis is the QUEEN of cliffhangers and Twisted Betrayal has ended on one of the best…
Twisted Betrayal continues on from Cruel Intentions.
I found this story a little slow to begin with but the anticipation grew to an all mind blowing ending. Beware that as you read, some parts may be very hard for a few people but if you can overcome those parts, you won’t be disappointed.
The only way to describe this amazing story is in the title itself… Truly Twisted and Betrayal gives it a new meaning…
SWEET RETRIBUTION
Sweet Retribution is where Kai and Abby finally take down the monsters who have ruined many lives. I do not what to give anything away as you must read to know what happens in this very high anticipating novel.
Siobhan has done an excellent job with this story but I am a little disappointed in where everything finally comes to a head. I felt that it was rushed and could have been so much better.
What gives it 3.5 to four stars for me is everything leading up to where the plan starts to unfold is fantastically written, the suspense is nail biting but I find that it’s missing something…
Kai, Abby and the gang are not over as this is just the beginning and we start to learn the lives of the rest of them.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
If you are looking for a new adult, enemies to lovers, dark romance, then you have come to the right place! Honestly, you really can’t go wrong with ANY of Siobhan Davis’s releases, but the Rydeville Elite Box Set: A Dark High School Bully Romance Trilogy… this one is EVERYTHING!
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This is one of those books (series) that you need to go in blind, expect the unexpected and just binge them all but I’ll post a little of my review of each book & try my hardest not to spoil anything!
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NOW, THIS IS WHAT I CALL A BULLY ROMANCE!!!
I have been seeing sooo many books lately that are labeled bully romances, and well… they just aren’t. Cruel Intentions: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Rydeville Elite Book 1) IS a new adult bully romance, with a darker twist.
The sexual tension, the secrets, and suspense, and OMG the ANGST! I seriously devoured this one, you guys! All in all, Cruel Intentions is a 5-star read for me.
Why is the New Elite really at Rydeville High?
Which side will Ally choose?
Is Abby safe on EITHER side?
Read Cruel Intentions to find out!
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After reading Cruel Intentions I knew I was in for one hell of a story but DAMNNNN, I devoured this book! If you thought Cruel Intentions did a number on ya then you better hang on tight because Twisted Betrayal (Rydeville High Elite Book 2) is about to knock you on your ass! Trust me, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
I have never trembled while reading a book before, I didn’t just tremble while reading this one, I shook. There were parts where I was just so angry for Abby and Kai that I wanted to cry. Heed my words, this one will have you on the edge of your seat, the suspense is palpable!
Every other page felt like we were uncovering more and more secrets and answering questions that only led to MORE questions. There were so many twists and just when you think you are slowly but surely starting to figure things out BOOM *insert record scratch here* ANOTHER PLOT TWIST!
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FINALLY, Abby and the guys get their sweet retribution!
We have the conclusion to Abby and Kai’s epic love story in Sweet Retribution (Rydeville High Elite Book 3). Just when you think there aren’t any more surprises around the corner for Abby and Kai, you couldn’t be more wrong!
I went into this book with so many theories and predictions as I’m sure most who have been reading the series did!
Will she marry him?
Will Abby fall in line as expected of her?
Will Kai allow it?
Will Abby’s father kill Kai once and for all?
HOW in the hell will they get out of this one?!
You guys, clear all that out of your head because let me tell you now, anything you THINK you know, is probably wrong! This book is totally unpredictable!
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This trilogy is unlike anything I have ever read and definitely got me hooked to bully romance! The twists, the turns and my goodness the HEAT! Every second I spent reading was a second well spent! I loved this story and though some parts were harder to read than others it just fueled my need to finish and see justice be served to those who deserved it!
A must read for sure and one you won’t forget!
Such an amazing set of books! Would 100% recommended to anybody who loves a good bully romance!
Only the ruthless survive in the game of Life, which is something Abby knows all to well. She is part of the elite in high school, along with her brother Drew, her fiance Trent and their friend Charlie. They rule the school with an iron fist. Publicly she’s accepting her destiny, while she secretly plots her escape. Until the “New money” kids come in, challenging the elite. The New Elite consist of Camden, Sawyer, and Jackson, and battle lines are drawn, and sides are taken upon their arrival. And Abby is trapped in the middle thanks to one fateful night of losing her v-card to a stranger to give an f-u to her fiance. Turns out that stranger was none other than Cam, who is leader of the new elite, and her public tormentor. He hates her with a passion. If the truth is revealed, the power struggle will turn vicious, and Abby’s life will hang in the balance. But Abby won’t go down without a fight.
This series is a enemies to lovers high school bully romance chalked full of angst, secrets, drama, and conspiracy. If you love any or all of those then this series is right up your alley. But nothing is ever what it seems. Abby is trying to unearth secrets while planning her escape from a life she has never wanted, and the new elites come in threatening to reveal secrets that could jeapordize her plans she needs to do everything she can to fight back. In a world where you can’t trust anyone, Abby is left on her own. Everyone has secrets, so Abby decides to unearth the new elites.
Find out how the elites live in the Rydeville Elite box set by Siobhan Davis. And get lost in the secrets, lies, drama, and angst that will make you want to come back for more. 4.5 out of 5