In the power struggle between two elite groups, one feisty girl will bring them to their knees… hands.
But the man I love refuses to let me go, and he’s hell-bent on protecting me at all costs.
Except he’s far too late.
Kaiden’s betrayal fuels the anger flowing through my veins, and now our roles are reversed—I’m the hunter, and he’s my prey. I enjoy torturing him, lying to him, and letting him believe in false truths that were never our reality.
Until the stakes are raised, and I’m forced into playing their game again. Only this time, it’s not just my life hanging in the balance.
I thought he’d done his worst. That he didn’t have the power to hurt me anymore.
But I was wrong.
His depravity knows no bounds, and now, he’s taken everything from me.
This time, it means war, and I’m taking no prisoners.
This is book two of three and it’s not a standalone read. Due to mature content and themes, this series is only recommended to readers aged eighteen and older. 97,000 words in length and ends on a cliffhanger.
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Abby’s story continues where Cruel Intentions ended and Abby’s world has been turned upside down. She finds herself in a precarious position where all she wants is freedom from the people she thought she could trust. Following their edicts is not something she is prepared to do so escape is her only option but that only brings a different type of turmoil to her life.
Abby doesn’t know who to trust and she is not just prepared to just forgive and forget but Kai is just as determined to win her back but who will win this battle of the wills?
So much angst and so many secrets and twists leave you wondering what the future has in store for this couple.
*Warning*
Lots of cussing and emotional ranting ahead in this review.
What in the ever-loving F*!k did I just read?! Holy shit. This has got to be one of the most effed up books I’ve ever read in terms of the sick shit some of these characters to do each other.
“This time we’re playing by my rules. And he’ll learn that lesson the hard way.”
This one took me a bit more to get into than the first book did.
But once I got hooked, I was HOOKED.
Omg this book is like a scary movie. One horrifying thing after another and you know it’s only going to get worse, but you just can’t look away!
We learned pretty early on in book one that some of these characters are major A-Holes *caugh* Abby’s dad *caugh*
But there are some new developments in the A-Hole department in this one that may surprise you.
Also some new developments in the storyline and many more secrets revealed.
You know I’ve had plenty of books make me upset. Make me cry, frustrated, beyond happy, but it’s rare that a book makes me so fucking mad. Not because it’s a bad story, quite the opposite.
This book just got to me so much emotionally. Every damn time Abby tries to get ahead the A-Hole’s are three steps ahead and knock her back down every time. And it’s so frustrating. Poor girl just can’t catch a break.
I can’t wait for book three to, finally get some retribution.
And let me just say, there are certain characters that ms. Siobhan decides can feel free to kill off all she likes. Cause they gots to go!
“I want him to suffer, and I’ll make him pay. I don’t know how. But, someday, he is getting what’s coming to him.”
All in all, it was a solid sequel. Of course we end it with another cliffhanger that had me spewing some choice words at the end.
I know all this ranting may make it seem like I didn’t enjoy the book, which is not at all the case! This book just had my emotions running high the entire time, and that was the point.
We’re not meant to like these bad characters I’m talking about. They are horrible human beings, and I’m going to be so happy when they, get what’s coming to them in book three.
If you enjoyed book one definitely pick this one up, but just know that the shit just gets crazier and a lot more dark in this one. It will have your emotions on high alert. If that’s your thing, pick this one up Asap!
The cliffhangers and twists within this series are KILLING ME. OMG WHY!?!?! I get that is ramps up the excitement for the next book and FINALLY seeing how everything comes together but I CAN’T TAKE ANY MORE. I am feeling all sorts of ways!
No doubt, Siobhan can WRITE. She writes these angsty romances with great characters and plots that have you gripping the pages until the end. This series though is going to give me a heart attack. I can’t even go into why as you REALLY need to read it yourself to see what I mean. Just make sure to read in order of publication otherwise you won’t have a clue what’s happening!
Without giving anything away I will end this short review with this- if you enjoy bully romances with EXTREME angst, and the sort of twists that will have you GASPING out loud, then you should read this book (series). I absolutely cannot wait for the next one!
“I peer deep into his eyes. “He’s destroyed me, and I’ll never recover from this.”
I don’t know where to start this review. I need a moment to recover from this book. What roller coaster of emotions was that? If the first volume was already intense, now it was raised to tenth power. Distressing. Disturbing. Dark. Erotic. A story with a darker embody. With villains bordering on sociopathy, a corrupted world filled with money and luxury, intrigue, and jaw-dropping revelations with every chapter. No one should be trusted.
Returning shortly after where the first book ended, Abby finds herself captive, sedated and isolated. And if she thought she knew suffering, nothing will prepare her for her father’s last blow. Revenge is the only thing keeping her standing. He will pay no matter what it costs.
With Kaiden and his crew hidden, their reunion will be explosive, and their seduction game will be marked by secrets, pain and grief. But a lot of eroticism. And little by little new revelations are made, the past is unraveled and the pieces begin to fall into place. But who to trust will remain the main question.
Nothing, and I say nothing, prepared me for the plot twists. Abby’s father is psychotic, but the extent of his sadism is shocking. Violate her daughter’s body, trade her as a commodity, threaten her, cause unimaginable pain. And his final blow is monstrous. But if he thinks he won the game, he is so wrong. He has just won an enemy to be feared.
The Elite has to be taken down, but I don’t see a solution. When it seems that Abby and company are in the lead, something happens that puts them on the merits of the Elite again. Drew remains a puzzle to me. Trent and his father are despicable. But the big surprise was Charlie. I didn’t expect this turnaround.
Ending in another cliffhanger, the next and final book has never been so anticipated. I hope the Elite suffers. With refinements of cruelty.
Siobhan Davis took this read down to the depths of hell! So much deceit and so many lies. So much betrayal and heartbreak. I still don’t know who can be trusted and who must atone for their sins. This story line just keeps getting more and more twisted and complex. I can’t wait to see where the author ends up with this unruly gang of vigilantes. Abby held the spotlight this entire book. Even though she was quite vindictive and immature at times, it worked for her end game and I loved her even more for it. Her character is so strong and resilient in her young age.
I really enjoyed the read. It started off kind of slow and rather cryptic but slowly the layers were peeled back and facts were revealed that helped to keep me on the edge is my seat. The author’s ruthless ability to create such deplorable characters blows my mind! Just when I think things couldn’t get worse. Characters couldn’t get more unsavory…. they do!
I don’t have the slightest clue how this will end but I can’t wait to find out!
I’ve read a lot of books written by Siobhan Davis; she has written another excellent book. She is one of my favorite authors.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book. Story continues from Cruel Intentions and but ends in another cliffhanger. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free Advanced Reader Copy of this book and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
Going from dark to darker, the story of the Elite vs. the New Elite has taken on a new dimension that is almost unfathomable in its evil. As Abby slowly comes to after her kidnapping, she has no idea where she is or how long she’s been out. All she knows is she feels physical pain in her body and emotional pain because she was betrayed. She needs to find a way out of this place, but who can she trust? When Kai and his brothers come to save her, she has momentary relief until she realizes that no matter how far she can go, she’s not safe from her father’s wrath. They need to find a place to formulate a solid plan to take him down. Hiding out in the unbelievably-secure Kyler Kennedy estate, there should be enough time to devise a strategy but, no! The Elite are always one step ahead and Abby and Kai are on the run again. Obstacles appear at every turn that supply another diabolical piece of the puzzle to the full story of who Michael Hearst really is. As the top echelon of the Elite close in, Abby is being not only forced into a situation where she has to marry someone who has been corrupted, but there’s blackmail, torture and even murder. The cliffhanger ending is proof that depravity knows no bounds!
Holy *#!% !!! Twisted Betrayal is a perfect title for this book since it describes exactly what Abby has been put through. I thought I was shocked after the first book, but this one has me with my jaw on rhe floor.
Abby knew her father was sick but the things she discovers about him in this book are far worse than anything she could have imagined. Abby finds out that it doesn’t matter who someone claims to be or how much they swear they have your best interests at heart….. Because EVERYONE has hurt her in some way. I only hope that she keeps her fighting spirit throughout to book 3!
I don’t know how Siobahn Davis does it, but she has once again written a book I couldn’t put down. This is a definite must read & keeps your mind guessing and needing to know the outcome so you just keep turning page after page! I can’t wait to see what is in store for Abby, Kai & the guys after the wild ride we just took with book 2! I can only hope Abby gets her revenge.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
Oh where to start with this review, WITHOUT giving any spoilers…I feel so conflicted on so many things! We were left with a massive cliffhanger in book 1; most of us demanding the answer to just one thing – is she or isn’t she!?
With book 2, we get our answer but we also get SO MUCH MORE after that answer.
It’s just a whirlwind of emotions. When I think about it, I realize I am STILL furious with a multitude of things that happened within the story.
The title is definitely accurate – TWISTED BETRAYAL. There is SO much twisting and SO much betrayal to such an intense level, that it almost made my head spin.
I AM MAD.
I AM FURIOUS.
I AM HEARTBROKEN .
I AM IN SHOCK.
With Twisted Betrayal, Siobhan Davis picked up my already ailing heart and instead of tending it in an effort to restore the inflicted damage her words had left from Cruel Intentions, she just kept picking away at it; tossing bits and pieces.
My heart is bleeding now.
It’s barely hanging on by a thread.
I don’t know how much more it can take!
I feel very conflicted over the ending, part of me feels like it was taken too far while another part feels like it’s completely possible with how twisted XYZ is.
Siobhan Davis delivered a punch to the gut–okay to the heart–and even though I know the conclusion to this story is going to hurt, I’m desperate for it!
Siobhan has left me speechless and utterly shocked. If you have not guessed it yet, this is book 2 out of 3 and yes a cliffy will meet you at the end.
These characters of Rydeville High will embed themselves into your soul and you will feel every remorse, every hurt and every heartbreak. Abby and Kai have so much obstacles to overcome to be together. I feel that each time they try make a little breakthrough, bam a helluva of a secret holds them back.
I don’t want to say too much but I thoroughly recommend this series, it’s full of suspense , hurt and themes that might make your skin crawl but it will keep you glued to the pages until the very end
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book
Just when you think book one was crazy with its twists and turns, book two keeps up with that pace and keeps throwing them out.
We start where book one finishes and Abby is waking up after being ambushed, however, she’s not sure where she is but it’s clear she’s being held against her wishes and that she’s in pain. When she slowly starts to come round and out of the drug induced haze, she’s met by her dad and his demands for her.
Her hatred for him is still alive and kicking and her plans to escape are set in motion.
When Abby finally reunites with Kai, she’s still unhappy about all the lies she has been told and can’t trust him. I still love Abby’s character, she’s a fighter and holds on strong to her beliefs.
Kai, my heart loves him. He’s all alpha, sexy and won’t let anyone stand in his way getting back together with Abby, even Abby herself. The chemistry and sexual tension between them buzzes and the angst was unreal at times, I just wanted them to get it on already!
That ending though! And poor Abby, all choices have been removed from her and my heart was breaking for her. She will rise, and I can’t wait to see her fight back.
This book was just as enjoyable as the first book. It’s a refreshing story that’s new and exciting and I’m now dying for the conclusion/retribution after another great cliffhanger. This book is not to be missed.
I will also be checking out ‘Kyler’s’ books after their little cameo, that story seems exciting.
Twisted Betrayal, book number two of the Rydeville High Elite series by Siobhan Davis. Let me just start by saying, OH.MY.GOD!!! I have written and rewritten this review several times you guys! Without telling spoilers, which I refuse to do, this is a hard one to review. There was just SOO much that happened! 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!
After reading Cruel Intentions: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Rydeville Elite Book 1) 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 is about to knock you on your ass! Trust me, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
I have loved Siobhan Davis for a long, long time (wayyy back before I even knew I needed to leave reviews lol) and with every new release, Siobhan has no problem shocking the shit out of readers, you just NEVER know what’s going to happen next, and there is no figuring it out no matter how hard you try!
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!
There were a few scenes that I legit RE-READ just because I was like wait, did that really just happen?! Did he just say that?! Did she just do that?! Seriously you guys, MIND FREAKING BLOWN! Did someone say book hangover? No? Oh yea, that was me!
Abigail, my heart is shattered for her. I have to admit that in book one, Abby didn’t win me over. Even though I felt for her tremendously after seeing first hand how horrible of a man her father is, but Abby just had that snobby rich girl attitude down to a science and she was just a little too immature for my liking. But with Twisted Betrayal and all the crap that she’s been put through I see soo much more character development and maturity with her. Abby got her sassy backbone back!
By the end of the last book, I wanted to kick Kaiden’s ass. But now, I just wanna hug him. Don’t get me wrong Kai is still Kai lol, he’s overprotective and he may as well piss on Abby for as territorial as he is but Kai literally broke my heart during a few scenes. He’s still the asshole we all have gotten to know BUT he’s most definitely showing a softer side of himself to Abby and his brothers.
“From the moment I met you, you’ve consumed my thoughts. You are my world, Abby. I want this baby.” His jaw tightens, and his eyes blaze with determination. “And I want you.”
These two, my heart has broken time and time again for them. No matter how hard they are trying to beat the odds it’s starting to feel like it will be impossible for them to make this work. BUT they aren’t giving up! I love Abby and Kai, and even though I think Abby went about it the wrong way I am glad she made Kai pay his dues before forgiving him. But with Abby’s sassy attitude and Kai damn near pissing on her to mark his territory, these two are EXPLOSIVE together! The sexy times… HOLY SHITTTT!
The secondary characters OMG, as always I’m loving these guys but we met even more characters this time around, including the youngest Anderson brother, Harley! Gahhh he is absolutely adorable! The little glimpse of my fave Kennedy couple, Kyler & Faye *sigh* Oh, and the names Abby uses to check her and Kai into the hotel, a little shoutout to I Dare You (which I absolutely love) was hilarious because yes, Kai might not have gotten the significance but Abby sure did!
Oh and the character that we ALL hated before, OMG you are going to LOATHE his entire being now! I’m not even exaggerating Abby’s father is a despicable man and I have NEVER seen a more disgusting, repulsive character! Seriously ya’ll get the tissues ready because if you think he was cruel to Abby before… SMH
Siobhan is the QUEEN of dramatic cliffhangers that make you wanna break stuff and the ending of Twisted Betrayal was no different, if you thought the cliffhanger of the first book was killer, then you ain’t seen nothing yet! HUGE, HUGEE, HUGEEE, don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
I am sooo beyond ready for Sweet Retribution and I literally just finished Twisted Betrayal a day ago, I have no idea how I’m going to wait until October. BUT until then my mind will be creating all sorts of theories AGAIN! If you haven’t started reading the Rydeville High Elite series yet then what are you waiting on??!!
This is a MUST READ and I highly recommend!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
Holy @#$& !! I didn’t think Drew’s and Abby’s father could get any more evil thin he already was, I was wrong. The new elite are doing their best to find the evidence they need to bring down Michael Hearst and the rest of the and the rest of his generation of the elite, but someone they consider an ally has his own agenda. Kai is threatened and Abby will be force to marry another to save his life.
While I was rooting for the younger generation, well most of them, the older generation I thought were completely reprehensible, twisted, with absolutely no redeeming qualities, and wondering if they even have any humanity left in them, although I’m not sure why because they obviously don’t. I also found myself wishing I could crawl into the pages and strangle a few of them myself.
In my opinion, this is a fantastic read with so many unexpected twists it keeps you guessing all the way to the end of the book. I loved this book, and I can’t wait until the last book of this fascinating, captivating, intense, and twisted series of books. I also think this is a must read, but with possible triggers for some, it may not be for every reader.
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
This book was just as good as the first book.. I am totally addicted to this series and I so want book 3…
Twisted Betrayal is full of unexpected twists and turns.
You never know what is just around the corner for Abby..
A 5 star captivating read..
This author really knows how to keep me on the edge of my seat wow simply wow!
Twisted Betrayal is the second book in the Rydeville High Elite series, so it’s absolutely imperative that you read Cruel Intentions FIRST! There are layers of insanity that start out in Book 1, so you would be very confused if you didn’t. Now, let me get on with it. OH MY HELL! This book was even worse than the first one with the intensity & heart racing content. At this point, Abby is livid at Kaiden’s betrayal, and when she needs his help, in the aftermath, she’s going out of her way to make him hurt like he’s hurt her. It doesn’t take long before she has to rely on him to help her play the game of the Elite, and the stakes are even higher if possible. OMG, the twists are around every turn, while the turns are all kinds of twisted up, and it just about brought me to my knees. The level of evil the Elite is capable of it mind blowing, and I would love nothing more than to set them all on fire. Unfortunately, the way to stay alive at this point is to play the deadly game. And let me tell you, the cliffy is even more insane, so it’s left me dying inside at this point. What will Abby have to do to stay safe?! Who can she truly trust at this stage of the game?! For the answers to these questions, and so much more, one click this bad boy that will keep you on the edge of your seat! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
WHAT A F*CKING AMAZING BOOK!!! It has taken me quite some time to get my thoughts in order to write this review. There were so many revelations in this book that left me with a major book hangover.
After the cliffhanger in Cruel Intentions, I was instantly put on edge and counting down the days until I got my hands on Twisted Betrayal. Once I got the book, I was dreading going in because we all know what a roller coaster of emotions the first book put us through and Oh Lordy, this book just about destroyed me. There were so many plot twists that left me either feeling disgusted, hurt or made me bawl. There were some major swoony parts in the book that brought a goofy smile to my face.
There were some part in the book that made me dislike both Kaiden and Abby (mainly Abby though because of some of her actions that made me want to smack her) but I still love them and my heart hurt so bad for them. They go through so much in this book and the main source of their heartache and loss is Abby disgusting and deplorable sperm donor. If there ever was a man who deserved to be skinned alive, it is this man. Gah! I hate him!!!
This book was written brilliantly. Not many books evoke so many emotions in a reader, both positive and negative so it just shows how powerful of a writer Siobhan Davis is. Gosh, after that ending, I need a drink or a 100. Another cliffhanger that freaking destroyed me!!!
After the cliffhanger from Cruel Intentions, I’ve been literally dying to read this book. When it hit my kindle, I said goodbye to real life, and immersed myself back into Kaiden and Abby’s world. TB is unputdownable. So much is revealed, and yet we still need MORE!!!! If I thought the last cliffhanger was thought provoking, this one leaves me ready to kill somebody!!! I am pulling so hard for Kaiden and Abby, I want them together soooo bad!!! Ugh, this book is a journey that you have to make without any input on the plot from me. Just know that I’m feeling pretty stab-y right now!
Be sure to read Cruel Intentions before diving head first into Twisted Betrayal. The final book in this trilogy, Sweet Retribution, will be out in October!
My rut after finishing book one, was weeks, turned into months and finally, book two it’s here and so the cycle repeats itself.
I took my time reading Twisted Betrayal, one because I took my time enjoying the read instead of trying to devour it and finish it quickly like most anticipated books; and second, because I knew that once I was finished it will be a bitch of a wait for the conclusion of this phenomenal trilogy.
I have no words to describe all the feelings I’m feeling after finishing Kai and Abby. Without giving anything away, I can’t wait for the conclusion not only to see how this author will bring these two back together but more so, the way the bastard’s demise will go down. It must be epic torturous, slowly and very painful.
My heart hurts and I cried ugly tears for these two and all the awful things that Abby has had to endure.
October can’t come fast enough.
I love this series. Nothing is what it seemed. the character are not as the seem (charlie broke my heart. drew gained my redemption. Jackson gave me whiplash). I love Abby and Kai’s Strength and devotion to each other and their friends. there was so many times my heart broke for all of them with every obstetrical that blocked them all from each other. Yet i rejoiced when the could come together. Abby is so badass and on of the best fmc i have read about in a while. she grows with each book i cant wait to see her in the next book.