The good thing about hitting rock bottom is I’ve nothing left to lose, and the only way is up.He thinks he’s destroyed me. Broken me beyond repair.But he always underestimates women.All he’s done is reinforced my resolve. I won’t stop until justice prevails and he gets what’s coming to him.Kaiden is the only light in the darkness. He gives me the strength to continue fighting for the future we … continue fighting for the future we both crave—a world where we are free to love one another and make our own choices.
Until then, the charade must continue.
Game on.
This concludes Abby and Kai’s romance. 106k words, full-length novel. This is a dark romance, and some scenes may be triggering. Only recommended to readers aged eighteen and older.
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WOW, what a sweet ending to a crazy trilogy!!!
This is the last book of Abby and Kaden’s story, and I finished it with my jaw on the floor… Siobhan ROCKED this trilogy, big time!!! She took me on a crazy ride full of twists, action, passion and lots of emotions! (Well, she also made me dream of saggy c$%&ks, but it’s not relevant right now… LOL)
In the end of the second book, there is no doubt Abby and Kai reached rock bottom. The elite may have broken their spirits, but you know what they say…? Things can only get better!
Abby is surrounded by enemies who think they broke her – but they made one mistake… they underestimated her power.
Along with Kaden, her twin brother, Drew and the rest of the gang – they fight for their future to start a new world where they can finally be free to make their own choices.
So… GAME ON – and like the name of this book, the retribution is going to be sweet!!!
Abby is a real firecracker. Even though she was in pain, on the outside she was always in control… Just try to get on her nerves, because if she explodes? Your screwed!
While she is young and sometimes behaving accordingly, her cynicism made me laugh so hard and her strength was admirable. She knows when to fall apart and cry but won’t wait for anyone to save her – and I LOVE that in a female character.
And Kai, oh, Kai… he’s the perfect caveman! I really liked the way his personality development from the first book till now.
Every time he showed up, I had goosebumps. He was deadly and powerful… but damn, he was also such a romantic that made me want to eat him!
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This book was exactly what I was hoping for… It had crazy parts that literally made me bite my nails out of stress!
Even so, there were some excessive dramas and parts that didn’t make much sense (well, they ARE just teenagers) and made me think:
Oh my God, how much did they manage to do until graduation in these three books?! I will not elaborate, but I mean, damn… at their age I was still pulling boys hairs to get their attention!!!
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This book played with my heart and mind. I cried with laughter, burned with passion, trembled with fear and fall completely in love! So if you like dark YA books with crazy twists – this is a MUST trilogy for you!
I can’t describe how sad I am that I have to get back to my life without that gang… BUT I’m super excited for Siobhan next book, about Jackson!
5 Sweet Vengeance Stars
This is what the ending to a series should look like, Siobhan slayed it! This book has everything Hot. Intense. Twists. That will leave you on the edge of your seat until the last page! This book takes off running after the end of book two and legit does not slow down one iota the whole time. I felt like I couldn’t catch my breath while reading and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Kai and Abby are my new favorite couple of Siobhan’s, they are pure liquid fire!!
“His arms are like a comfort blanket. His scent is like the familiar scent of home. The way he affects me is something I thought only existed between the pages of a romance novel.”
Kai is a freaking dream. This guy is the definition of Alpha possessive. And it is gloriously HOT!!! I have always enjoyed this side of him. But in this, hot damn do we see it a little more. Siobhan had my heart racing and my thighs clenching in anticipation…. And I was not disappointed!!! Pure Kindle FIRE.
Abby is unadulterated Strength. This girl has been through hell and back and yet she still stands with determination and tenacity. Siobhan wrote her with this inner vulnerability that you see but on the outside she is nothing but strong. I liked this about her so much. It shows how multi-faceted her character is. And I absolutely loved that Kai could see through her shields. He knew when she was hurting even when she had on her brave face. This just showed how far they’ve come as a couple and how unbreakable their bond is. Forged by tragedy and circumstance it has made them indestructible.
“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.”
Siobhan has created an intense, emotional ride, which is full of twists and turns that will leave you thoroughly and utterly on the Edge. Of. Your. Seat! I’m sad that this part of the series is over a little piece of me will stay with Kai and Abby but I cannot wait to see what happens with the boys! So buckle up and prepare for the unexpected! This is one wild ride that you do not want to miss
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?!
ARC REVIEW
Oh. My. Gosh.
I cannot believe we have finally reached the ending of Kai and Abby’s story!
‘Sweet Retribution’ is book three in the ‘Rydeville High’ series and final book in Kai and Abby’s story.
If you read the two previous books then you know to expect the unexpected, to be ready for everything and to prepare your mind and heart for some of the weirdest things you have ever read.
This book though exceeds all expectations! I have never had a book make me question my own sanity as many times as this has, and yet I still loved and obsessed over every word.
This is a dark bully romance sent in high school with adult subjects and wicked scenes that will leave your mouth open, hands shaking and heart pounding.
Sh*t goes down in this book like never before. We finally get all the answers we had been looking for since book one, we see these characters grow and become more fearless, more strong and more powerful with each chapter we read, things we thought were bad enough just become a hundred times worse. By the end of this book, you’ll feel like you have just lived and survived another life full of terror, passion, happiness, fear, lies, and mysteries.
If I though Kai and Abby were strong together in the previous books, I feel like Siobhan said ‘hold my beer’ when writing ‘Sweet Retribution’ and proved to me how wrong I was.
These characters are savage, they are strong even in their weakest moments, they are sassy, they are warriors ready to sacrifice everything for their end goal and they are as loyal as you get them.
Not only we see the change and the devotion of Kai and Abby but of every single other character present in this book. Sawyer, Jackson, Drew, Xavier, Chad and even a couple of new characters all play a crucial part in this masterpiece of a book, they all have important roles and if even one of them is missing, the whole group feels the void.
Abby is as fiery as ever if not more, she’s focused on bringing down those who have ruined her life and broken her one too many times, she’s powerful and witty, sarcastic and vulnerable, she is ready to sacrifice her happiness to protect those she loves and is not scared to get her hands dirty in doing so.
She can be scared, but who wouldn’t be if put in situations like the ones she has to go through every day. The only thing to make things better is her friends and the love of her life.
Kai has never been more protective, possessive and caring towards Abby. He is unstoppable, a force to be reckoned with, especially if you hurt the most important person in his life. He is fierce, fearless and calculating, passionate and loving, the perfect balance of good and bad all wrapped up in a caveman package.
Their story has never been easy, never gone to plan and always problematic, but Kai and Abby have not let it affect their feelings for each other, they have just grown stronger and closer. And it truly is one of the most beautiful and magical things to read.
The whole group is awesome and fierce like a hurricane, they all complete each other and their abilities just complement one another. They are book smart, street smart and every other kind of smart you can think of while still remaining kind and compassionate.
This book is not for everyone if you don’t like bullies, blackmail, blood, fights, and dubious consent then this is not for you.
But if you are willing to open your soul to all that darkness, you will also be rewarded with the brightest light you have ever seen.
You will laugh, cry, fear, love, smile, sneer and scoff alongside every single perfectly written characters in this book and you won’t regret picking this series up for anything in the world.
If you are brave enough, I dare you to read this series and fall in love in the weirdest way possible.
All you have to do is give in to your dark side.
Truly a sweet retribution.
Glad I managed to get the time to read this uninterrupted as it is very hard to put down.
My goodness the level of wickedness in the final installation will have you on the edge of your seat, very shocking revelations, long overdue reunions, deception for the greater good, hook ups and all things explosive to bring down the house.
Another brilliant series from Siobhan, can’t wait to read the other books in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Abby, Kai, their families, and the few friends they can trust have plotted, carefully planned, they successfully execute their plan, and finally believe they can put and end to the Elite. Part of the plan is to make sure Abby’s father will never become president of the elite, in order to do that they must convince other members to vote for another candidate. To do that, they will have to find all the evidence that Hearst is using to blackmail the key members needed keep him from becoming more powerful than he is already.
Wow! There is romance and a happily ever after, but this book is action packed, with suspense, and a lot of violence, and there are plenty of surprising twists in the plot that kept me on the edge of my seat. These characters are fascinating, unique, and convincing, although some of them are down right twisted, I think this is a must read. I think this book was a fantastic conclusion to this series, and would recommend all of these books to fans of romantic suspense.
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
Still, I wish this author expanded her vocabulary!
I have no idea how Siobhan still has the ability to shock me. I mean seriously, how?! Sweet Retribution was absolutely amazing and kept me on my toes from start to finish. It was hot, addicting, and oh so sweet.
Kai and Abby find out once and for all who is on their side and who would do anything for them. It’s incredible to see the bond everyone has and it seems none of them can ever catch a break!
My heart is still breaking for some of the characters and I can’t wait to read their stories. I will read anything from this world that I can get! I also loved the references to the Kennedy boys as they are my first loves 🙂
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
Siobhan Davis knows just what her readers want and serves them Sweet Retribution for one amazing finale to her Rydeville High Elite series!
Kaiden and Abby were a couple faced with incredible obstacles yet their love gave them the strength to not only battle them but to come out stronger from their trials. Resourceful and determined they were incapable of accepting defeat. This pair’s relationship was redeemed time and time again by their devotion and ultimately their loyalty to each other showing readers that they not only were in love but deserved each other’s love. An extensively developed supporting cast of characters kept this story interesting and well rounded.
Never rule out anything where Siobhan Davis’ stories are concerned, every twist and turn in Sweet Retribution held shocks and disclosures that made it impossible to put it down and was pretty much guaranteed to defy even the most imaginative minds. This author’s writing appears effortless but upon closer examination the amount of forethought and plotting involved in this work was staggering. The smallest details evolved into the biggest discoveries with little to no notice to readers. It is impossible to remain indifferent where this writer’s characters are involved, you will love them, you will hate them and everything in between, and that is what makes a great read experiencing feelings in all their forms. Siobhan Davis covered all the bases in Sweet Retribution from steamy romance to nail biting action creating a story that emerges as one of the best in a competitive field.
*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *
*The previous works in the Rydeville High Elite Series should be read prior to this work*
What an insane ride this book was!!!! Siobhan Davis has a seriously twisted mind and I love her dearly for it!
This book was so corrupt and gasp worthy! Just when you think it cannot possibly get any more deranged and evil, the author pulled out all the stops! I was clinching my teeth and fists at some of the scenes in this book. My anxiety was at an all time high the entire book!
Abby and Kaiden had a rocky romance from the beginning. But their dedication to one another and determination to seek justice for their families proved what an unstoppable couple they were. Their love was steamy and chaotic and raw. For a couple in their late teens, they loved maturely beyond their years. Which they kind of were, due to their upbringing and the trauma they’d both been inflicted with.
The build up for the main event in this novel took a lot of time, but the actual execution of it felt like it was over in a flash! I wished the author had drawn out the showdown more. Like many readers, I wanted to see the evil characters in this story get what they truly deserved and I felt some received an easy out. I wanted murderous revenge at its finest!
The end of this book reminded me why I loved it from the first few chapters of book 1. It was magical and emotional. I adored the way the final chapters were written, with so much emotion and heart. I can’t wait for Jackson and Sawyer’s books because they were my two favorite characters from the series!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
Overall Grade: 1/2
Sweet Retribution is the final book of the Abby and Kai travail. Siobhan Davis has promised Jackson, Sawyer, and Charlie’s stories, so the Rydeville Elite group will be back. And Siobhan Davis didn’t disappoint with this final book.
I’ve been along for the Rydeville Elite ride, and it has been a bumpy one. Don’t get me wrong. I love a bully romance. The way in which the bully falls hard for his victim is the epitome of a love that transforms. However, Siobhan Davis’s bully romance is downright abusive at times. These books do come with a trigger warning, and you should heed it because abuse is rampant in this book. Rydeville is a hard world. The Elite run the town, and the men of the Elite are some of the worst human beings you will read in romance. They traffick women, abuse young girls and boys, and kill and maim people at will. If these are difficult topics for you, you will want to think twice about this book.
Of the three books, Sweet Retribution is my favorite. In this book, the strife over Kai and Abby is resolved. Yes, they struggle to be together, but Kai’s bullish ways of the first two books and Abby’s constant pushing back against Kai are a thing of the past. These two will have their happily-ever-after together, but they will need to endure the abusive nature of the elite first, specifically Abby’s father, before they get there.
This book has so many twists and turns that you’ll want to buckle yourself in. Davis easily guides us through them, but she definitely throws everything at Abby and Kai in this story. Generally, everyone except their small group is working against them, and it’s a rush against the clock to beat Michael Hearst and the Elite. It will make your heart pound, and you’ll worry that their plan will be found out. That’s the point here: to get your blood moving whether by the tense action of the story or Kai and Abby’s bedroom antics.
Additionally, Davis saves a big surprise for this book. I’m sure some readers will figure it out, but it’s simply another layer that Davis adds to this romance.
Ultimately, if you have been following this trilogy, you will be happy in the end. Everything works out as it should, and Abby and Kai get their happily-ever-after. I’m thankful that, after all of the abuse heaped on Abby, she finds healing in the arms of Kai. She is one character who has endured some of the worst moments in these stories, and Siobhan Davis rewards her well.
If you are a glutton for a story that tears at your heart, then you’ll want to read Siobhan Davis’s trilogy, but especially Sweet Retribution. I still think this could have been written into a duet, but again, I’m not a novel writer. Davis clearly intended to make a statement of love overcoming hate. And she did that gloriously.
Sweet Retribution is the third book in the Rydeville High Elite series by one badass author, Siobhan Davis. It can not be read as standalone!! I can’t really say anything about the storyline without spoiling anything so yeah. I will say that my heart was pumping throughout the whole book. If life didn’t get in the way I would had read it in one sitting. The twists and the mindfucks are absolutely brilliant. I was hooked! The elite fathers…just wow. They make me cringe. The sick bastards. But Abby and her crew are amazingly badass and are ready to take them fucking out.
I am so happy Siobhan didn’t make us wait too long between books. She knew what we needed and gave it to us. Damn, it was all kinds of fucked up and I loved it. It’s not a story full of hearts and flowers but it definitely has its romance, in a dark and beautiful way. I can’t wait for Sawyer and Jackson’s books. I love those two and know it’s going to be one hell of a ride.
Overall….it’s a heart-pounding, beautiful, and twisted ride! Abby is one of the strongest heroines. Ever.
Quotes:
“You are still the fucking air that I breathe. The blood pumping through my veins. The only reason my heart beats in my chest.”
“I don’t know what game you think you’re playing, but try and make a fool out of me and see how well that works out for you.” He smiles malevolently at her. “I dare you.”
“You need a degree in manipulation to keep up with all the betrayals and backstabbing,” Xavier pipes up.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
Sometimes people’s darkest secrets can ruin their lives. Abby’s family secrets are so powerful that they could shake their existence and change everyone’s entire life once this nightmare is exposed. Hold on to your seats because if you blink you might miss something in this action-packed, bazaar romantic drama.
Ms. Davis gave us tears, love, lust, jealousy hate, selfishness, and murder all in one book.
All I can say is I want more of this series
What an ending!! We finally get our sweet, sweet retribution!
I absolutely loved the conclusion of Abby and Kai’s story. The last several chapters played out in my mind like a movie, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to seeing where the story turns in the next Rydeville High book! Like the other reviewers, I don’t want to give any of the story away. Here are my favorite quotes:
“But I’m happy to prove myself wrong, because what we share goes deeper than flesh. It’s transcendental, and there will never be another man for me.”
“I’m reminded of the first moment we met. When she was a broken, beautiful stranger prepared to end it all on a beach. She brought out a side of me I didn’t know existed that night. And I need to reveal that side right now.”
“When he bends his head, looking directly into my eyes, I see a lost little boy who has finally realized he epically f&@$ed up.”
I received a copy and volunteered to review it.
Sweet Retribution was the epic and mindblowing conclusion to Rydeville High Elite series. It was one of the most complicated, twisted and suspenseful stories ever. I was holding my breath and screaming internally all along the way. A breathtaking tale of love, passion, mystery and adrenaline rush.
Abby and Kai ‘s larger than life love story is at the centre of all the chaos and mayhem. A powerful secret society and their despicable ways. The pain and injustice inflicted on Abby by the members of this society and by her own father who is the most cruel and ruthless villain. The lives of Anderson brothers, their friends and so many people entangled in this web of deception, danger, lies, power plays and sick mind games. Siobhan Davis has written a brilliant and intriguing story line that sucked me right into it. The story kept on delivering one deadly turns after another. I literally could not pick up my jaw from the floor and my heart did not stop pounding like crazy. The nail biting, gripping and intoxicating suspense was the most unique part of the story.
This story was about tying all the loose ends and bringing the evil society down. So that was the main focus. But Kai and Abby”s true love shone brighter than ever. They walked throigh hell for each other and suffered more loss in this story. My heart was breaking for them. They got their HEA after a lot of blood and tears. My respect for Abby has grown ten fold in this book. This character displayed incredible strength , loyalty and tenacity in face of immense pressure. The enemies attacked her body and mind but she emerged victorious. And Kai did everything and anything for her. In middle of the intricate and thriller like storyline, their undying love and desperate need for each other was magnificently portrayed.
Sweet Retribution was an unforgettable ending to an unforgettable series by Siobhan Davis. This was a gripping and captivating story. And you will need a long time to recover from the impact! A must read series of 2019. Siobhan Davis did an amazing job of maintaining the magnetism of the story all through the series.
Received ARC for Honest review
Wowowowowow.
What an epic conclusion to this crazy journey. Abbi and Kai have been through…so much. So much heartbreak, so much pain. They had to deal with betrayals left and right, abuse, confusion, uncertainty. They had something infinitely precious taken from them.
I wanted the conclusion to hurt, I wanted those who wronged them to suffer. I wanted retribution.
And I got it. I got a conclusion so epic I was glued to the pages.
You have to let go of your reality for a little bit while reading this because obviously in the real world, high schoolers aren’t really capable of what these guys do but hey, fiction is called fiction for a reason, right? lol.
This book was dark and dangerous, incredibly sexy, and VERY rewarding. I got what I wanted and I even got a tiiiiiiiiiiiny cliffhanger to give me an idea of what might come up during Jackson and Sawyer’s books.
MAN I LOVE JACKSON. I am DROOLING over the thought of his book.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who hasn’t read it. If you like bully romance and are okay with triggers (seriously there’s quite a few) then this is a brilliant series
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
Without giving too much away, I gotta say this
was my favorite in the series . Just when
you think you’ll get all the answers, you
do but you also don’t, and you’re sucked right back in.
This concludes Abby and Kai’s star-crossed love
and their HEA(sorta), which they soooo deserved.
I’m happy that the other boys are getting their
books because this saga is far from over.
Siobhan Davis has outdone herself, again. The story got darker and better with each book, and with Sweet Retribution, there’s more of everything, including a resolution that had me pulling my hair and grinding my teeth! If most of Siobhan’s books are emotional roller-coasters, this last book is sky-diving level. Get ready to be blown away! An epic ending to a heart-stopping, jaw-dropping series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Good to see characters who grow up and develop within the story. Ms. Davis has always met and exceeded my expectations. Love her work.
The Mighty Shall Fall
I have been totally swept up in this series since we met Kai and Abby in book one. Each book left us hanging and now you will get the ending you’ve been hoping for!
Abby is about to get her revenge and bring down the main players of the Elite. It won’t come without sacrifice. Women in their world are disregarded and underestimated. She is about to mastermind the take down of this powerful group of sadistic men with some help from her kfriends.
Oh the mighty shall fall at the hands of a woman. The most perfect revenge.
This story has so many twists and secrets to uncover. Every one of the Elite has their own agenda. They are some of the most depraved and twisted individuals. You’ll be eagerly waiting their fall.
The deceit and sadistic behavior is not for the faint of heart. The author will have you fearing for Abby and fighting for Kai. You’ll feel the angst and the heartache. Ultimately you will feel the love. Love so strong that no sacrifice is too great to secure their future. Chemistry so hot that’s it’s palpable. A great dark and suspenseful romantic series.