How easy is it to end the life of the one you love?
To destroy them, take them to pieces until there’s nothing left, not even a bloody corpse to mourn over.
Very f*cking easy. I should know.
Light a spark, throw the match, and watch it all burn.
Don’t apologize. Don’t waste your breath.
Don’t look back.
Because looking back brings you down with him.
And there can be only one victor…
… back brings you down with him.
And there can be only one victor…
In this War of Hearts.
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Not your typical bully romance but don’t let that put you off.
For fans of Blair & Chuck in Gossip Girl and Sebastian & Kathryn in Cruel Intentions.
A dark and twisted romance to keep you guessing.
#justdesserts #revengeissweet #sinservedcold
You’ll love this dark, new adult, stepbrother bully romance filled with suspense to keep you on the edge, because who doesn’t enjoy a revenge and redemption story at its sweetest? When bullies become the bullied, and the brave become the broken. Will true but tainted love survive?
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Publisher Note: This is book one of Wicked Hearts At War, coming of age, new adult, teen bully stepbrother romance, redemption story. Containing adult and dark themes, teen drama, bullying, swearing, some non consensual steamy moments, and potential triggers.
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4.5
Holy crap! This was a fantastic read. I couldn’t put it down. This is my first story by Mallory Fox and can’t wait to read more.
You have the Montagues and Capulets, Starks and Lannisters, and now here’s the Darlingtons and Montfords.
Seth and Pearl come from two rivaling families in the elite world. When a sudden arraignment happens between their parents, tensions are high. They become step-siblings. And that doesn’t stop them. There were some scenes that were a bit difficult to read, but luckily our hero was there to save her. Knowing they are both being used by their parents, they put up walls. The more they are together, they break down those walls. The chemistry, the tension, and the angst between Seth and Pearl was complete . He truly cares for her. I kept thinking to myself, “he may have been a bit of an asshole, but he’s so damn polite”
That cliffhanger, OMG! Now on to the next one!
I was hooked on this book from the beginning. Mallory Fox really outdid herself with this book. The characters were well written and their chemistry was explosive. Pearl and Seth’s story kept me wondering what was going to happen next. This was a one of the best dark bully romance books I have read in a while. I’m not usually a big fan of cliff hangers, but it works for this book and I can’t wait to read the next one, I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I had a reread of this book today and have decided I quite liked it. I stand by my earlier review that I was left wanting, but I do feel like this was purposeful and I need to keep reading to find out what happens next.
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“You. I just want you…”
“I’ll give you whatever you want.”
— War Of Hearts: A Dark Bully High School Romance (Wicked Hearts At War Book 1) by Mallory Fox
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I really liked Pearl, then I didn’t, then I did, then I didn’t. I’m actually not sure how I feel about her at the moment, but I’m sure book two will have me feeling another way!
Seth was everything you want in a bully romance, for sure. He’s brutal when he needs to be, but Pearl wrapped him around her finger, even if he didn’t see it.
I’m excited to find out what happens next.
Highly recommend this book – amazing start to the series. Can’t wait to read the others.
This was my first ever book I read by Mallory, I love the trope of enemies to lovers with step siblings. Pearl and Seths chemistry was crazy, this was a great way to start off with as my first book by her. Warning: does end on a cliffhanger. Worth the read!!
Really good story! I am hooked and cant wait to read the next 2 books about Seth and Pearl. I liked this alot more than I thought being that I have not read this author before. This was my first book and I am officially a fan!
War of Hearts isn’t what I had expected which isn’t saying much but I feel in love with the cover and that’s why I read it. It was such a good read. Twists and turns and truly enjoyable.
This one is a super hott step brother high school Bully romance.
Pearl and Seth are from rival families and are now attending the same school. They both have the goal of watching each other and finding dirt on the other. Pearl’s father also tells her to get what she can on Seth and get close to him. Seth is interested in breaking the heart breaker and buying something she hasn’t given up yet to anyone.
They both try to play the game and each one claims to give something but they’re holding back. They both have reservations and don’t fully trust each other….which is a good thing.
However, they don’t count on falling for the other or having the other mean something to them.
When tragedy strikes, all they can do is be there for each other and get lost in each other. But, where does that leave the company and what happens with the contract?
There is a lot of angst and a decent amount of steam in this one. There is tragedy, heart break, loneliness, scheming, manipulation, all the good stuff in this one. The ending hurt to read. They do things without thinking of the consequences first and don’t realize that by hurting each other they are hurting themselves too.
I love Pearl and Seth and their story. Starting book immediately! This was a first by Mallory Fox for me and I’ll definitely read more!
What a rollercoaster! This is Book 1 of the Wicked Hearts at War series, my first by this author. And while it is billed as a dark high school bully romance, it is so much more. Pearl and Seth are at the top of the food chain in an elite boarding/prep school, each with their own minions following closely behind them. Pearl has a reputation for pulling boys in and then stomping on their hearts. Seth has a reputation for his taste in older women. Both are being used by their families in an intense game of corporate espionage. Now, let me tell you about these characters… Seth is the quintessential broody rich kid with a chip on his shoulder. And while he is shrewd, we see his vulnerability begin to shin through as the story progresses. Pearl was harder for me to like. In the beginning, there is a very pretentious rich bitch air about her, but eventually her walls come down as well and you get to see the girl inside. There is a lot of angst and tension built-up between the main characters and it kept my interest right up until the very end. Beware – this does end in a cliffhanger. But there is so much promise for how this story will play out in the future that you’ll be waiting on pins and needles for the next installment.
Hot sexy hard to put down. This book was awesome on so many levels. I hope there will be more.
This was dark and twisted from start to finish. Two manipulative, self-involved liars trying to outdo each other. You really want to hate them both and it’s easy to do. I think Seth May have been about to redeem himself at the end but she just destroyed his life in a blink. The reason I couldn’t give 5* is because I just hate how she did It so much I can’t even get behind the plot twist it brought. So much evil – she deserves everything he throws at her later and more.
War Of Hearts: A Dark Bully High School Romance (Wicked Hearts At War #1) by Mallory Fox
5 STARS
Wow…. This book was sooo good and .
My first read from this author, and definitely not my last.
Pearl and Seth were AMAZING ! The tension and the attraction between the two of them was MINDBLOWING.
Both are top of their classes.
Pearl wants to prove she deserves to be on top.
Seth, is the alpha male and wants nothing but to prove her wrong.
They hate each other, they are enemies, like their families. You could say they are Romeo & Juliet in our modern day.
The fight has just begun.
Pearl came to Ravenswood to get intel on Seth’s family, for her father. She must get close to the hottest guy, a GQ model, Seth.
Only Seth, has his own mission. He wants her from the first moment he laid eyes on her. has a mission of his own. He knows who she is, who her famy is, and he knows exactly why she is at Ravenswood.
I Loved this book. The story was so good written, the action, the characters were so well build. I can’t wait to read the next book.
War of Hearts is one very wicked ride! There is so much intrigue, lies, shady deals, and heartbreak that you can’t even anticipate what will happen next. You think it will happen one way and out of left field the next part is revealed. The emotions feel all to real and you don’t know what to react to first. I highly recommend reading War of Hearts. It will rock you and bring out so many different emotions. If only Seth and Pearl didn’t have their families constantly trying to influence them their love might have stood a chance. Seth once promised Pearl that he would punish her if she didn’t listen to him. He promised shame, humiliation, pain, and regret. Pearl believes that Seth knew what he was doing and that he was delivering what he promised her. When she realizes how she feels and what her actions had set in motion she killed what could have been a HEA but now it is all ashes. The ending is surprising and will leave you wanting to read the next book. If only…..regrets.
Seth and Pearl take us on a wild and crazy ride!! I flew through this book and was caught up in the story before I knew it it was over! I am a lover of bully romance and this book was perfect for it!
I loved this book so hard. It reminds me of a modern day Romeo and Juliet. The characters have such chemistry and heat between them that you just know its going to be explosive. I loved this book and I cannot wait to read the next.
Phenomenal! This is a definite must read!! Having this story after the Wicked Hearts kinda ruined something’s for me, however, that being said it most definitely cleared some things up. I would’ve rather had this first but that’s ok that just means I get to reread the next book before book three comes out. And I’m excited for that one. To fall in live with someone you’re tasked to get close to then tear him apart is cold hearted. But I can’t say that I blame her, I’m just glad that she’s strong and has the courage to.
I received this as an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
WOWZA!
War of Hearts is a teen bully romance.
Talk about manipulations and lies towards an agenda. A teen girl transfers to an all boy high school as only female. Talk about drama with hormonal teens and parents with own agenda.
I couldn’t put didn’t this fascinating book!
A quick read and worth adding to your library.
I can’t wait for book two.
*I was given a copy and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
f you like a dark romance, with lies, deceit and emotions of the chart then you must read. Pearl and Seth are soon to be step brother and sister. Also fighting for the legacy of each others families, while deceit and lies lay ready. In the end of the first book does Pearl really win? Cant wait to read the entire series.
What did you just do to me!? Pearl and Seth…where do I even start!? Ok I guess I’m going to blab since I’m still in shock with that ending. This love story is one for the books. The sexual tension, the protectiveness, the turns, the angst! Ahhhh I can’t wait to see what happens next because let’s be honest with that cliffy anything is possible. If you are looking for a book with a STRONG and intelligent and driven h and a H who can makes you loose your inhibitions then this book is for you.
This series is so good! I love Seth and Pearl, who are flawed yet find their way back to each other. I highly recommend!