The princess isn’t supposed to dethrone the king. ElsaHe said he’ll destroy me, and he did.I might have lost the battle, but the war is far from over.They say it starts with one move to dethrone the king.No one mentioned he’ll yank me with him on the way down.AidenIf Steel’s little princess wants a war, then war it is.There’s only one rule: my rules or none at all.By all means, show me what you … is.
There’s only one rule: my rules or none at all.
By all means, show me what you got, sweetheart.
Steel Princess is book two of Royal Elite series and should be read after Deviant King. This is a dark high school bully romance, mature new adult, and contains dubious situations that some readers might find offensive.
This book is part of a trilogy and is NOT standalone.
The third and final book, Twisted Kingdom, is available for pre-order.more
Steel Princess is part two in Aiden & Elsa’s story and I honestly think I might have had a small anxiety attack whilst reading…this was such a tangled and twisted read full of all of the angsty goodness, all the suspense & so many secrets and lies. Just wow! Reading this book was like being on a roller coaster…a fast one that takes you upside down and flips your stomach a bunch…SO GOOD!
There are so many dark and twisted layers to these two and within this series; and with each book we follow Rina Kent’s evil breadcrumbs to find some answers (or at least we try); but honestly… everything I thought I had figured out yeah… Nope! I got Nothing! Mind blown! In part two we do finally get to see a bit of a different side to Aiden; we learn about his heartbreaking past and the true connection between Elsa and Aiden and their families. But with the answers that we are given… now there are so many more questions… and THAT ENDING! I once again launched my kindle clear across the room.
Real talk…I’m obsessed with this series; I cannot wait to see what’s next … and I’ll be counting down the days/minutes until January 23rd when book three is released.
***ARC Kindly Provided in Exchange for an Honest Review***
I just finished this book and wow! Just wow! The story just keeps getting better and the plot has thickened. I’m left with questions and dying for answers! Amazing is what this book is. I recommend reading this book but not before reading Deviant King. This book is part of a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book.
Rating:
Possessiveness, jealousy and some major revelations!
This book was every bit as good as I had hoped it would be. Every book in this series gets better, from Cruel King, to Deviant King and Now Steel Princess. Rina Kent published her first book this year and she will have published something like 11 books by the end of 2019. I think I have rated every one of her books 5 stars. I love that she has strong possessive men as the Hero’s and even stronger women who are not afraid to stand up to them.
I don’t know why possessiveness and Jealousy is so hot in romance novels, and so disturbing and controlling in real life, but I just love a possessive guy in a romance. In this book, Aiden is extremely jealous and possessive and way over the top about it. He even doesn’t like his best friends or his cousin to touch her. Though Elsa stands up to him and lets him know when he is out of line or she laughs at him when he is being excessive.
Aiden is a sociopath, so his bullying and then later his possessive nature can be explained by the fact that he doesn’t feel empathy and can’t understand why she would want to have male friends, since she has him. Elsa is aware that he feels something for her, and she also displays some jealousy and possessiveness towards Aiden. And though Elsa is more justified in her feelings than Aiden is, the jealousy is a bit exaggerated in her as well.
King has no filter whatsoever. He treats you like I’ve never seen him treat anyone else.”
“And how is that?”
“Like he wants to shield you from the world. I don’t think you even notice it, but sometimes, he looks at you like he can’t breathe without you. And believe me, that’s not the King everyone knows.”
The main characters are in high school, but this is definitely an erotic romance. The heat level between Aiden and Elsa is off the charts, five flames out of five . Like I said, Aiden is a sociopath and he is extremely dominant. There may be triggers for some people. The love scenes are incredibly steamy and there are times when he gets jealous and things start out in anger. Though both Aiden and Elsa can’t seem to resist each other.
“I know I don’t take it easy on you. I’d say I’m sorry, but I’m not. I can’t control myself with you, Elsa. I tried and it’s impossible.” He grins. “I can, however, run you baths and give you massages.”
Like in Deviant King, there are a lot of people that have secrets, mostly the secrets are about the period of Elsa’s life that her subconscious mind has blocked from her. The time before her parents were killed in a fire at their house. Also like the previous book, the reader doesn’t find out anything more about the secrets than Elsa. Elsa continues to have nightmares and she is remembering bits about the past as the book progresses, but she is desperate to learn what happened in her past and she feels that Aiden knows something but won’t tell her.
The book also has the rest of the four horsemen, Xander Knight, Cole Nash and Ronan Astor as well as Elsa’s best friend Kimmie. There is also a new student, a guy named Knox who transferred from another private school. Aiden’s ex hookup Ginger and his father Jonathan play big roles in this book as do Elsa’s Aunt and Uncle that raised her. All the supporting characters are well developed and add to the story. Everyone has secrets, some were revealed in the story, and some still remain. Of course there was a spectacular cliffhanger so now there are more items that need to be answered in the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Steel Princess is an unforgettable addition to this trilogy. Yes it does it on another flipping cliffhanger but is expected with it being part of a trilogy. It definitely has suspense, drama and romance! It was a great read. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc.
Wow what a fantastic continuation of their story.
This book was full of bombshells so can’t really say much about it except that it definitely needs to be read to be believed.
Just like her assassin books this author is killing it at this genre.
Would give more stars if I could
I have no words for what I just read! I’m still trying to figure out what in the hell just happened! Rina Kent just left me speechless and needing more, so much more! Steel Princess is a phenomenal second book to Deviant King.
Aiden and Elsa are all kinds of messed up in Deviant King and they continue the pattern in Steel Princess. The secrets, lies, and deceit are on every page. I could not stop reading this book! Rina Kent has created this dark, deceitful world take hooked me first in Cruel King and has gone even more with Deviant King, and Steel Princess. She doesn’t put a character in a filler, each and every character is there for a reason, not that we know what they are all yet. Every second that is revealed 10 more pop up.
Aiden is still the guy we love to hate, and hate to love. His soul is black, his heart is cold, and he’s the type of monster you run away from not towards. Elsa Quinn is in over her head and she doesn’t even fully understand. Her past is tragic and her present is a nightmare. Her flashbacks are intense and scary.
Rina Kent keeps us guessing with each and every page. When I think I have things figured out, she throws another curve ball at us. Kent should of put a warning in the front that said “put a seat belt on before you get on this roller coaster.” Because that’s what this is, it’s an emotional rollercoaster ride, with more twist and turns than some of the best rides in the country.
It’s been two days since I read this book and I’m just now getting my mind around what I actually read, and I’m still not sure I have. And let’s not forget about all the questions she has left me with. My mind is still rolling trying to figure it out. Which leads us to that cliffhanger. What in the actual hell were you thinking with that Rina Kent? I need Twisted Kingdom more than I need my winter break! January 23rd CANNOT get here fast enough!! I need answers and I need them now!!
5 twisted, dark stars for Rina Kent and Steel Princess! She did an absolute phenomenal job with every aspect of this book! I cannot wait to see how she tops it with Twisted Kingdom!!
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Dark, twisted, captivating, and filled with all the angst you could ask for. Steele Princess is the second book in the Royal Elite series and it is everything I hoped it would be!
This book starts off right where book 1 stopped, and it even starts with Aiden’s POV!!! Throughout the book there are still secrets, lies, manipulation, heartbreaking moments, and some hot chemistry. You start getting bits and pieces of both Aiden and Elsa’s past, while trying to figure out what all of it means. There are some huge revelations towards the end and of course this book ends on a shocking and dramatic cliffhanger, leaving you with even more questions.
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Aiden – . You’re immediately drawn into the book by his thoughts and left wanting more of him. Rina shows you an even darker part of him but also lets you into his mind throughout the book…. and it all only makes him that more appealing. He’s possessive, perverse, and predatory when it comes to Elsa. He’s trying hard to be the person he thinks he should be and fights the real feelings he has for her. But he could never stay away from her. No matter if she wants to be or not, she will alway be his.
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Elsa – You see a stronger side to her here. While that showed through somewhat in Deviant King, her strength grows in SP. She stops shying away from her past and is determined to know who she is and what made her the way she is. She also is stronger when it comes to Aiden. Of course there are times when she doesn’t fight back as much as her head tells her to, but her body and heart just don’t get the memo that she hates him. She is definitely a fighter and will not be broken.
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Rina does drop little breadcrumbs throughout the book, which sometimes lead to reveals but others are left for the next book, Twisted Kingdom. I have my theories for what has happened in the past and what’s going to happen in the future based on those crumbs but won’t spoil anything for you guys. And with the way Rina has written unpredictable twists into the past two books, there really is no guessing what will happen next!
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Wow!! This is book two in Elsa and Aiden’s trilogy and you MUST read these books in order. Whew! this series is so intense! This book (and series) has left my emotions raw and my nerves stretched to the breaking point. It is hard to believe but things get even more twisted and tension filled as the story picks up and continues to unfold. Drama, secrets and angsts are in ample supply and help to keep you right on the edge of your seat. Toss in sizzling chemistry and a simmering attraction and you have a series that it not to be missed and I need book three Now!! LOL
I’m obsessed with this series. It’s an emotional roller coaster with so many twists and turns I have no idea who to trust or how it will end. These characters draw you into their world and you have no choice but to feel everything they feel. Blackmail, lies, secrets, revenge, and a sickening bet. This story has it all and the cliffhanger ending literally left me screaming for more.
Steel Princess is not a standalone, but the 2nd part of a trilogy. If you haven’t read book 1, Deviant King, go, go, go and then come back to this book later. There might be spoilers ahead and believe me, you don’t want to be left behind here! This is a must read series!
The ending of Deviant King left us with so many questions and a frightening cliffhanger to wait out. That’s only the beginning of this wild ride which is as suspenseful as speeding around hairpin turns on a snow covered road! Danger is always right there and you need to pay attention!!!!
Elsa and Aiden, who started out as strangers in the beginning of Deviant King, quickly morphed into bully and victim in the blink of an eye. Why her? What had she ever done to deserve this? Now, as time passes, strong feelings began to form and grow, but was it hate or the beginning of love? Their push and pull was part of ‘the game’ that Elsa discovered Aiden has been playing with her all along. Was everything he said and made her feel just a game to him?
Now, this intricate web of lies is becoming dangerous as loyalties are tested, strengths are realized and weaknesses are exploited. Changing sides mid-game is a risk, but Aiden needs to prove to Elsa that she is his, even though she keeps resisting and has rightly lost her trust in him. Possessing her and keeping her safe at all costs is his focus now.
Meanwhile, fragments of Elsa’s missing memories are flashing back throughout the story as nightmares from hell, each one, darker than the last. Reality and her disturbing dreams are blurring together…what do they mean? People around her are keeping dark secrets, hints are dropped and lies are falling from their lips. It’s all so confusing so who should she trust?
Just when you think it’s safe to be happy, everything is turned upside down as stunning revelations come back out of the darkness to knock you for a loop! Wow, I did NOT see the last one coming! Rina Kent certainly know how to stir the pot and keep us invested in this story! I, for one, am soooo curious to see how this will all play out!
Lovers of dark, steamy bully romance, with an anti hero who will surprise you and a heroine who rises to any challenge, will be dying for the exciting conclusion of Aiden and Elsa’s troubling tale in book 3, Twisted Kingdom. In this game of Kings, Queens and pawns, the burning question will be- who will be reigning at the end of this story?
My thanks to the author for sharing an early version of Steel Princess with me. These are my unbiased and honest thoughts after reading it.
Holy Moly I thought that Deviant King was so good but this one wow just wow. I finished reading it about 10min ago and im still in aww.
Firstly i would like to say you need to read Deviant King before you read Steel Princess, they are part of a series.
Deviant king ended with a cliffhanger and this one basically picks up where it left off and omg this book has so much more than the first one so much more hotter so much more secrets and did i say so much more hotter lol Aiden is still as alpha, jealous, possesive as ever if not more in this one but we also get to see a softer side, when his sweet (only with Elsa) he melts your heart but when he is cruel and jealous and possesive it really is best that everyone steers clear of him.
“You don’t have to be ashamed of who you are with me Elsa. You can be a fucking lunatic and i still won’t let you go”
Elsa after what she found out in Deviant king wants to stay away but he will not have it , he will never let her go. Even when Elsa finds out something huge from her past that explains why Aiden should hate her forever he still refuses to let her go. He knows what he wants and he wants her no matter what.
“Being enemies doesn’t change the fact you’re mine ”
But let me tell you if you thought that Deviant King ended with a big cliffhanger no one i mean no one is ready for how big this one is. This book had the heartbreak, the huge secrets the steam the passion, the drama it had it all. So many secrets were revealed im still trying to process it all, but due to the ending im sure Twisted kingdom will have so much more secrets revealed that it will make everyone’s head spin. RECOMMEND THIS SERIES TO EVERYONE. BRING ON TWISTED KINGDOM JANUARY 23RD CANT COME FAST ENOUGH……..
Well holy crap!!! The twists and turns, the SECRETS that are still unanswered, SECRETS that are unveiled had me turning the pages as fast as possible. I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. The CH at the end was another well holy crap I didn’t see that coming!!! WHAT is this author doing to me???? I honestly can’t wait until the final installment in this trilogy!!!
I love the way this author weaves her stories and draws me in and doesn’t let me go!!!!
4.5 Frustrating Stars!
What did I just read and why do I have to wait until January to get the rest?!?!
I couldn’t put down, it just pulled me in. Steel Princess answered questions, but it also opened up the flood gates for a ton more. I loved how Elsa is always challenging Aiden, how the Four Horsemen seem to be so tight, yet there is sooo much more that lies beneath the surface and the secrets that haunt these characters. Well done Rina!!!
This book blew me away! This is hands down a 10 star read. Rina Kent picks up where she left off with Deviant King and holy shit she doesn’t disappoint! You are on a rollercoaster of emotions and nearly derail at the end of the book. All the suspense and mystery surrounding Elsa’s past unfolds and the intensity is mind blowing. Aiden takes his character to a whole new level of Alpha asshole. You. Need. This. Book! You will want to do a re-read as soon as this book ends!! I can’t recommend Aiden and Elsa’s story enough!
Ms. Kent I will stalk you and your amazing stories! This second installment of Aiden and Elsa’s story had me not wanting to go to my Christmas party. Not wanting to do the work I need to do! Oh, how she makes me want to be a rebel! The twists and turns, oh my goodness. In the back of my mind, I wondered. And now, I know some of it, but not all of it, oh Devious Bully Queen! Despite all the “hard” parts, I love Aiden and Elsa together. What their fate will be, only Ms. Kent knows for now! January cannot come soon enough!
Updated Review: July 2 2020
Format: Audiobook
I Love Shane East & Keira Stevens Voices, I can’t even express how accurate (to me) they fit Aiden & Elsa, as well as all the other characters.
I Love how the Voice Actors convey the emotions.
I’ve encountered way too many audiobooks where the Voice Actors are just reading the book aloud for fellow readers/audio listeners, in a dead or bland/bored narrative voice.
I would gladly listen to audiobook & series over and over again.
Can’t wait to hear the next book.
I already own the entire series
Older Review:
Holy Shite the suspense in this book is killing me and I love it! XD
Cliffhanger(?): Absolutely!!
Received ARC from Author for Honest Review
I Give this Book a 5/5 Star Rating.
Heat: 5/5, a good quantity that kept my attention and was never repetitive.
Romance: 3ish/5, it’s there don’t worry but it’s hard to show it, I’m hoping it will be strong in the final book.
Suspense: 5/5 I’m always on the edge of my seat, every time I come up with a new theory, it’s ends up being wrong! The unpredictability is wonderful!
Drama: 5/5 there is so much but it’s not overwhelming in the least, every bit of drama if perfectly like a puzzle piece.
Dark(?): 3/5, This is my rating. The content may be much darker to other readers.
No Spoilers.
It would be a Insult to the Author if any spoilers were leaked about this book.
This is such a great read!
I NEED Book 3 Like Yesterday!!! Can’t Wait!
What a roller coaster! This falls straight on the heels of Deviant King, so if you haven’t read that then you should. The twists and turns that this story takes us on has my mind blown! Just when you think you have something figured out, BAM, something happens and you realize that no, you are back to having no clue. These first two books have kept me guessing and not having any clue or hint as to which direction this may turn. My only complaint is that once again we are left hanging till book three. Loads of drama, mild violence, some really hot naughty bits; I give this 5 stars and am ready for book three.
I could not put this book down. It was a great addition to this series. The plot was strong, it was filled with so many emotions, that it’ll take you on a rollercoaster, leaving you on the edge of your seat. I have to say, the story was well written. Aiden and Elsa have been through so much, yet no matter what they go through, they were drawn to each other. Their relationship was intense and their chemistry off the charts intense and steamy. What am I saying, their whole relationship is intense, but these two are perfect for each other. Loved the possessiveness and the jealousy that they both had toward each other.
I really enjoyed this story, it was great. I’m looking forward to reading more.
I’d recommend reading this series, it’s a must read.
Thank you, Rina Kent. Great work 🙂
My fingers hurt from the cliffhangers that Rina Kent is leaving me in. First, I was screaming and almost throwing my kindle when Deviant King ended now with the release of the second book in the Royal Elite series, Steel Princess I just don’t know how I can hang on! Steel Princess is NOT a stand-alone book and Deviant King must be read first. The Royal Elite series has to be one of the best dark bully romances that I have read. There are secrets that flow from the pages along with a dirty talking King who is determined to rule a certain princess. I devoured this book in one day and couldn’t put it down. Things are about to get real in the third and final book Twisted Kingdoms due out January 23, 2020. 5 shiny, shiny stars for Steel Princess.
This is book two in the Royal Elite Series and is NOT a stand-alone. Start the series today by grabbing your copy of Deviant King!
The war has begun, now it’s time to choose whose side they really want to be on. Jealousy, secrets, lies, revelations, betrayal, truths and so much more happen in this continuation of Aiden and Elsa’s story. As her memories begin to return things take a drastic turn and not everything is as she thought. I loved every second of this page turner. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. WOW! That surprise at the end that was totally unexpected!
Highly recommend this series.