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Rats of Richstone #1
Bad Bad Boy
He’s the bad boy from the wrong side of the river. She’s the rich girl who wants for nothing.
They call them the rats.
The people from the poor side of Richstone river. Privilege lies just a short walk away and Liam Lawson wants it. When the head of Richstone Academy offers four places to the students of Sharrow Manor, he hatches a plan to ensure he and his friends get the opportunity to change their lives for the better… forever. Via a pact of blackmail and corruption of the girls of Richstone.
They call them the riches.
The people from the wealthy side of Richstone river. A life of excess and expectation, but Phoebe Ridley doesn’t want it. When her mother starts a social experiment at Richstone Academy, Phoebe is intrigued to meet the rats, to see how they’ll cope among the elite. She and her friends make up their own experiment. Via a pact of claiming a rat and getting them to do their bidding.
But as the two sides of the river collide and the games begin, the stakes get higher and their moves darker and deadlier... And not everyone will make it out alive.
Warning: This book ends on a huge cliffhanger, to be answered in Bad Bad Girl, Book Two.
They call them the rats.
The people from the poor side of Richstone river. Privilege lies just a short walk away and Liam Lawson wants it. When the head of Richstone Academy offers four places to the students of Sharrow Manor, he hatches a plan to ensure he and his friends get the opportunity to change their lives for the better… forever. Via a pact of blackmail and corruption of the girls of Richstone.
They call them the riches.
The people from the wealthy side of Richstone river. A life of excess and expectation, but Phoebe Ridley doesn’t want it. When her mother starts a social experiment at Richstone Academy, Phoebe is intrigued to meet the rats, to see how they’ll cope among the elite. She and her friends make up their own experiment. Via a pact of claiming a rat and getting them to do their bidding.
But as the two sides of the river collide and the games begin, the stakes get higher and their moves darker and deadlier... And not everyone will make it out alive.
Warning: This book ends on a huge cliffhanger, to be answered in Bad Bad Girl, Book Two.
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2021
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May 30, 2021
Edit: Few things have been edited in this review... More like a para and a half.
This is my first book by this author and despite that, I had expectations because why not? Bully romance? A boy from the wrong side of tracks? Blackmail and Corruption?!! Sign me up! Because I live for this sh*t. Unfortunately I didn't get all that, not really.
The book started good, it was giving me really good vibes but then 'The Rats' a.k.a boys from the wrong side of tracks joined 'Richstone School' a.k.a school for rich kids from where it all went downhill. Why? After that there's no plot, I will write that down below.
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⚜⚜Plot⚜⚜
Nothing major happens till the end of the book and oh that ending!! ugh!! I will talk about it at the end of the review. Now plot, as I said nothing major happens but hey! that's fine as long as I get something interesting from Main Characters like romance, sparks, etc. after all it is a romance. Let me tell you I didn't get that. The main characters instantly like each other and start having sex. I don't feel sparks, the chemistry!. What's the whole book about? Basically, the plot was not that enjoyable at all.
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⚜⚜Characters⚜⚜
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⚜⚜The Ending⚜⚜
I am not sure how I feel about cliffhangers. I sometimes like them and sometimes don't and yes, I knew this book was going to end with a cliffhanger. I think I like the cliffhangers where the things were happening right in front of my eyes and I didn't see it coming until it was revealed and then there are 'the cliffhangers' in which everyone is happy but an unnecessary drama is inserted to increase the number of pages/number of books in series on top of that it happened because of 'misunderstanding' which you saw coming as soon as you started reading the chapter which pisses you off. Yup that's exactly the kind of cliffhangers I don't like and this book had that.
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Overall do I recommend this book? No.
Will I continue with this series? Maybe.
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Please excuse any errors that might have crept in
This is my first book by this author and despite that, I had expectations because why not? Bully romance? A boy from the wrong side of tracks? Blackmail and Corruption?!! Sign me up! Because I live for this sh*t. Unfortunately I didn't get all that, not really.
The book started good, it was giving me really good vibes but then 'The Rats' a.k.a boys from the wrong side of tracks joined 'Richstone School' a.k.a school for rich kids from where it all went downhill. Why? After that there's no plot, I will write that down below.
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⚜⚜Plot⚜⚜
Nothing major happens till the end of the book and oh that ending!! ugh!! I will talk about it at the end of the review. Now plot, as I said nothing major happens but hey! that's fine as long as I get something interesting from Main Characters like romance, sparks, etc. after all it is a romance. Let me tell you I didn't get that. The main characters instantly like each other and start having sex. I don't feel sparks, the chemistry!. What's the whole book about? Basically, the plot was not that enjoyable at all.
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⚜⚜Characters⚜⚜
✿Phoebe✿ (aka heroine): After reading this book I finally realized what people mean by 'fictional characters' not having 'personality' and why it's not enjoyable. Seriously, I need a badge, I have come to that stage of reading where I can finally recognize 'wrong things' in books. Back to Phoebe, she has zero personality '0' 'zéro' 'cero' 'शून्य' say it in whatever language you want to it will be zero. Throughout the book, I was like am I reading about the same heroine? Because this girl doesn't have any unique identity except her reddish-brown hair. She felt like one of those AI systems to whom you give a command and they comply and there is nothing else about them. I was like is this girl even human? What hobbies do you have? Do you have morals/rules and regulations/feelings for yourself? The only thing I know about this girl is her namePhoebe Ridely, super-rich, parents want her to get married, goes do school, eats, does homework, chit-chats with friends, sleeps and then repeatsthat's it, there is nothing more or less in her life and oh she has zero ideas about 'poor people'. Her friends too were so boring and didn't interest me at all.
✿Liam✿ (a.k.a hero): I liked him despite him being '@$$h*le', he was giving me really strong 'bad bad boy' vibes. But then he became boring but that's not even the main problem the time when I started hating him was when he showed double standards and
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⚜⚜The Ending⚜⚜
I am not sure how I feel about cliffhangers. I sometimes like them and sometimes don't and yes, I knew this book was going to end with a cliffhanger. I think I like the cliffhangers where the things were happening right in front of my eyes and I didn't see it coming until it was revealed and then there are 'the cliffhangers' in which everyone is happy but an unnecessary drama is inserted to increase the number of pages/number of books in series on top of that it happened because of 'misunderstanding' which you saw coming as soon as you started reading the chapter which pisses you off. Yup that's exactly the kind of cliffhangers I don't like and this book had that.
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Overall do I recommend this book? No.
Will I continue with this series? Maybe.
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Please excuse any errors that might have crept in
February 13, 2021
Bad Bad Boy by Angel Devlin was just pure heaven for new adult romance loving heart like mine. This story had the same kind of angst and tension that makes me addicted to this kind of story. At the same time, the depth of the characters and the unique way of storytelling made Bad Bad Boy a very different and special reading experience.
Liam and his friends live in the wrong side of track literally. Poor. Unprivileged. Desperate. Hungry. They get a golden opportunity to get out of their dark side of town when the principal of Richstone academy offers them a scholarship. This is their chance to get into the life of spoiled rich people of Richstone and get set for future. Liam didn't expect to meet someone loke Phoebe there. The principal's daughter. Not the rich snobby girl he expected.
What I loved most about the story is how the author went into thorough details of each character. Their background. Their motives. Their wishes. Their dreams. Their flaws. It made connecting with them so easy. Something that I have been missing from high school romance recently. Liam is a bad boy. Manipulative. Smart. Arrogant. Ruthless when it comes to get his goals and protecting his friends. But he has a caring and soft side too that was unearthed by Phoebe. This girl is amazing. Never bragging about money or social status. She embraced Liam and friends with all their differences. She actually has an unhappy life and Liam is her escape. Now this story is really complicated. With twists after twists. With intriguing changes in the characters. Secrets, lies and deceptions are catching up on them and that ending left me screaming like crazy. The chemistry was phenomenal. It was slowly and cleverly built. From the initial mutual mistrust. To the reluctant friendship. To the burning attraction. To the truly soul deep connection. I was dying from all the angst and heartache.
As soon as I finished Bad Bad Boy by Angel Devlin, I wanted the next book. Craved. Wanted. This story was that good. Obsessed. Mindblown.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
Liam and his friends live in the wrong side of track literally. Poor. Unprivileged. Desperate. Hungry. They get a golden opportunity to get out of their dark side of town when the principal of Richstone academy offers them a scholarship. This is their chance to get into the life of spoiled rich people of Richstone and get set for future. Liam didn't expect to meet someone loke Phoebe there. The principal's daughter. Not the rich snobby girl he expected.
What I loved most about the story is how the author went into thorough details of each character. Their background. Their motives. Their wishes. Their dreams. Their flaws. It made connecting with them so easy. Something that I have been missing from high school romance recently. Liam is a bad boy. Manipulative. Smart. Arrogant. Ruthless when it comes to get his goals and protecting his friends. But he has a caring and soft side too that was unearthed by Phoebe. This girl is amazing. Never bragging about money or social status. She embraced Liam and friends with all their differences. She actually has an unhappy life and Liam is her escape. Now this story is really complicated. With twists after twists. With intriguing changes in the characters. Secrets, lies and deceptions are catching up on them and that ending left me screaming like crazy. The chemistry was phenomenal. It was slowly and cleverly built. From the initial mutual mistrust. To the reluctant friendship. To the burning attraction. To the truly soul deep connection. I was dying from all the angst and heartache.
As soon as I finished Bad Bad Boy by Angel Devlin, I wanted the next book. Craved. Wanted. This story was that good. Obsessed. Mindblown.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
April 13, 2022
Got my Angel fix with this bad bad boy. Absolutely love Liam ❤️
February 8, 2021
Holy crap.
My mind is completely jumbled right now after reading this...romance? It becomes one towards the end, but I'll be the first to admit it was written in a way where our two MCs, Phoebe and Liam (LOVE the name) were friends-with-benefits to start out. Their mutual attraction and surprising enjoyment of each others' company was unique and new in this trope. Their interactions were cute and friendly and I really enjoyed watching them become friends.
Liam is smart and wants a better life than the sewers. Phoebe is stuck in her perfectly poised life and hiding pain. As they navigate the interesting situation with their friends, tensions run high. Each side has made wagers and in the end it comes back to bite them in the ass. BIG TIME. 😭
The bullying was normal but intriguing. Liam was VERY mature. Both him and Phoebe are honest and by the end, they had admitted to their weaknesses and I was excited. They had some straight 🔥 scenes and I can just feel this epic romance brewing.
And then that mother freaking CLIFFHANGER. I'm scared to see what happens but I. NEED. TO. KNOW. In the words of Liam Lawson, I am balls deep in this "wrong side of the tracks" romance.
Depending on how Liam and Phoebe's story ends with the next book will ultimately determine my rating. I'll hold it at 4 1/2 now. If Book 2 hits all the marks, their story will definitely be 5 stars.
⭐ 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩. ⭐
February 8, 2021
I swooned hard for the “bad bad boy”! A serious job well done to Angel Devlin because I was sold on this book just from the first few chapters.
I love the storyline and the characters! There was so many lies and deceit, you didn’t know what the out come was gonna be. I admired the strength Phoebe has. You may just think she is another stuck up spoiled rich girl, but you got another thing coming to you when you read her. Liam is everything he says he is and so much more! He has definitely met his match with Phoebe. Let me just say these two together, phew, sexy and steamy. Both Liam and Phoebe’s friends are some great characters as well. They all make up a well formed group. This book was series a great read and will have you on your toes.
This book does end on a cliffhanger so if you’re not one for those, wait for the next book to be released. So be mindful that this is gonna be a book you want to read! With that said, I’m so ready for Bad Bad Girl! I can’t wait to see where these characters go and how everything is gonna play out! It’s gonna be a book I’ll try to patiently anticipate!
I love the storyline and the characters! There was so many lies and deceit, you didn’t know what the out come was gonna be. I admired the strength Phoebe has. You may just think she is another stuck up spoiled rich girl, but you got another thing coming to you when you read her. Liam is everything he says he is and so much more! He has definitely met his match with Phoebe. Let me just say these two together, phew, sexy and steamy. Both Liam and Phoebe’s friends are some great characters as well. They all make up a well formed group. This book was series a great read and will have you on your toes.
This book does end on a cliffhanger so if you’re not one for those, wait for the next book to be released. So be mindful that this is gonna be a book you want to read! With that said, I’m so ready for Bad Bad Girl! I can’t wait to see where these characters go and how everything is gonna play out! It’s gonna be a book I’ll try to patiently anticipate!
February 9, 2021
Oooooh, you are in for a real treat. I know you are going to love this story! I was instantly intrigued by the characters; I loved how Angel Devlin showed us the difference a postcode can make and also just how rich someone’s life can be even without money in their bank account. I found it to be a very thought-provoking story and a real eye opener too!
Who doesn’t love a Bad Bad Boy? I'm usualy head over heels after the first few chapters! However, I’ll hold up my hand and say that my feelings towards Liam switched throughout the story. I admired his need for change and that he wanted better for himself, and I fell for the smart boy that created the opportunities which could enable this to happen and how he worked situations. I was so thankful of the reminders that brought me back to the reality of who Liam ultimately is, but now having finished reading this first part of the storyline, I can’t stop thinking about him and wondering which way his story will unfold. I guess all will be revealed in the second book titled Bad Bad Girl….. and I cannot wait!!
I’ve spoken about Liam and now I must mention Phoebe and what a girl she has turned out to be! Her character is one that you will be watching closely, and as her storyline developed I was left feeling gobsmacked at times!
I thought the author showed us the two different sides of the river brilliantly and the story became a page turner once the rats joined the riches. The manipulating that I witnessed is fantastic and my mind is buzzing with all the goings-on that have been happening not only with the main characters Phoebe and Liam, but with all the supporting characters too.
I’m desperate to see how the story concludes especially after that ending!! It’ll be very interesting to see how the Richstone people and especially Phoebe react to recent events, and of course I'll be watching the reactions of those from Sharrow Manor too.
Who doesn’t love a Bad Bad Boy? I'm usualy head over heels after the first few chapters! However, I’ll hold up my hand and say that my feelings towards Liam switched throughout the story. I admired his need for change and that he wanted better for himself, and I fell for the smart boy that created the opportunities which could enable this to happen and how he worked situations. I was so thankful of the reminders that brought me back to the reality of who Liam ultimately is, but now having finished reading this first part of the storyline, I can’t stop thinking about him and wondering which way his story will unfold. I guess all will be revealed in the second book titled Bad Bad Girl….. and I cannot wait!!
I’ve spoken about Liam and now I must mention Phoebe and what a girl she has turned out to be! Her character is one that you will be watching closely, and as her storyline developed I was left feeling gobsmacked at times!
I thought the author showed us the two different sides of the river brilliantly and the story became a page turner once the rats joined the riches. The manipulating that I witnessed is fantastic and my mind is buzzing with all the goings-on that have been happening not only with the main characters Phoebe and Liam, but with all the supporting characters too.
I’m desperate to see how the story concludes especially after that ending!! It’ll be very interesting to see how the Richstone people and especially Phoebe react to recent events, and of course I'll be watching the reactions of those from Sharrow Manor too.
February 18, 2021
I love how Angel has created this world where the rich and poor are divided by a river. Liam is a bad boy and he will do anything to get what he wants. What he wants is to go from rat to riches and he’s planning on using Phoebe to get him there. Only Phoebe has plans of her own.
This book is an unputdownable page turner and you will never be prepared for what Angel will do next. Loved all the characters good and bad and I especially loved Liam!
Now I am so so ready for the next book Bad Bad Girl! Five stars from me!
This book is an unputdownable page turner and you will never be prepared for what Angel will do next. Loved all the characters good and bad and I especially loved Liam!
Now I am so so ready for the next book Bad Bad Girl! Five stars from me!
February 17, 2021
That ending! 🙈🙈🙈🙈
February 6, 2021
OMG!! Hooked from the beginning. I couldn't put this down. Absolutely loved it, a definite must read. I cannot wait for the next installment. Like literally counting down the days. ❤️
February 17, 2021
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
Bad Bad Boy is a high school bully, opposites attract romance. It's book 1 of The Rats of Richstone series. The story focuses on Liam Lawson and Pheobe Riddley. It's a journey of rags meet riches and how their worlds collide.
Liam is selfish, pig headed, callous, a little nutty, and so frickin' angry and bitter. In passing you'd just think he was a jerk and a bully, but there's so much more to Liam. He's lived a rough life and is trying to find a way to get out and love better. He's loyal and caring with his friends and would do anything for them, they are his family. Although his heart is black, he still has a heart none the less.
Phoebe is intelligent, caring, strong, and sassy. She's no push over, that's for sure. Those who don't know her would label her a rich Princess or rich witch. But she's far from that, yes she comes from money but it means nothing to her and she doesn't flaunt it. Pheobe is keeping her own secrets and fighting her own personal demons. She's biding her time until she can make a move and escape Richstone.
These two have more in common then they realize. They are both trying to escape where they come from and the life they're living. But nothing is what it appears and as the saying goes; "the grass isn't greener on the other side." These two end up forging an unlikely bond and get a glimpse of each other under all the facade. But no matter what they do, they still seem world's apart.
This story was entertaining, easy to read, and unpredictable. It ends with a heck of a cliff hanger. It will leave you utterly shocked and reeling, I never saw it coming. I'm still thinking WTF. I'm curious what's to come in Bad Bad Girl and how it will all end. I predict lots of revenge coming.
February 8, 2021
Bad Bad Boy was my first book by this author.
It took me quite a few chapters to get lost in the pages. It seemed that the setting up of the story went on and on but once the rats showed up in Richstone it was much more enjoyable.
Liam is from Sharrow, a town on the wrong side of the river but he was looking for a way out not only for himself but his friends too. When that opportunity arises he’s willing to do whatever it takes to snatch it up to give him and his friends a chance at a better life and it just so happens that an elite academy has offered a chance for a group of Sharrow kids to go across the river and attend the prestigious school.
Phoebe isn’t at all what you would expect. She may appear to have a life of luxury and no worries but things aren’t always as they seem. She’s full of sass and has too much fire inside her to become nothing more than a trophy wife.
Before any of the kids from Sharrow and Richstone meet each group plots and plans for how they intend to deal with one another but you know what they say, even the best-laid plans can go wrong.
The moment Phoebe and Liam meet there’s a spark between them. They develop a quick friendship and from there it becomes more than either of them imagined. I loved that Phoebe and Liam both had a group of friends that were incredibly close; they were more family to one another than friends and I loved the dynamics between them.
I enjoyed this book and the characters and I’m looking forward to finding out what transpires in Bad Bad Girl.
It took me quite a few chapters to get lost in the pages. It seemed that the setting up of the story went on and on but once the rats showed up in Richstone it was much more enjoyable.
Liam is from Sharrow, a town on the wrong side of the river but he was looking for a way out not only for himself but his friends too. When that opportunity arises he’s willing to do whatever it takes to snatch it up to give him and his friends a chance at a better life and it just so happens that an elite academy has offered a chance for a group of Sharrow kids to go across the river and attend the prestigious school.
Phoebe isn’t at all what you would expect. She may appear to have a life of luxury and no worries but things aren’t always as they seem. She’s full of sass and has too much fire inside her to become nothing more than a trophy wife.
Before any of the kids from Sharrow and Richstone meet each group plots and plans for how they intend to deal with one another but you know what they say, even the best-laid plans can go wrong.
The moment Phoebe and Liam meet there’s a spark between them. They develop a quick friendship and from there it becomes more than either of them imagined. I loved that Phoebe and Liam both had a group of friends that were incredibly close; they were more family to one another than friends and I loved the dynamics between them.
I enjoyed this book and the characters and I’m looking forward to finding out what transpires in Bad Bad Girl.
February 18, 2021
"We were both past the point of no return with each other now. Resistance was futile. The dice were thrown, the games would play out and I'd find a way where I got my money and the girl."
Rats have come to Richstone!
Sharrow and Richstone are two totally different towns. A river is all that separates the rats and the riches. The bad bad boy in this story is Liam. And this boy is definitely bad. He's determined to leave Sharrow behind and never have to worry about money again. And Liam has never been afraid to get dirty when it comes to getting what he wants. Phoebe lives a life of privilege from her mansion in Richstone. She's never wanted for anything, except for freedom. When Liam and his friends enter her world, everything is about to change for them all. Will it be for better or worse?
The plot of this story immediately grabbed me. I wanted to explore this unique and interesting exploration of socioeconomic dynamics. There is plotting, intrigue, and blackmail to keep readers gasping and guessing. For most of the book, I wouldn't call it a romance. I changed my mind toward the end as it developed. The romantic aspect itself is a slow burn and still tenuous toward the end. However, I really liked what I was seeing.
Bad Bad Boy took quite a while to capture my whole interest. But each chapter built up to an ending that changes the whole game. I am looking forward to continuing this story in book 2.
I received an ARC in exchange for a voluntary, honest review.
Rats have come to Richstone!
Sharrow and Richstone are two totally different towns. A river is all that separates the rats and the riches. The bad bad boy in this story is Liam. And this boy is definitely bad. He's determined to leave Sharrow behind and never have to worry about money again. And Liam has never been afraid to get dirty when it comes to getting what he wants. Phoebe lives a life of privilege from her mansion in Richstone. She's never wanted for anything, except for freedom. When Liam and his friends enter her world, everything is about to change for them all. Will it be for better or worse?
The plot of this story immediately grabbed me. I wanted to explore this unique and interesting exploration of socioeconomic dynamics. There is plotting, intrigue, and blackmail to keep readers gasping and guessing. For most of the book, I wouldn't call it a romance. I changed my mind toward the end as it developed. The romantic aspect itself is a slow burn and still tenuous toward the end. However, I really liked what I was seeing.
Bad Bad Boy took quite a while to capture my whole interest. But each chapter built up to an ending that changes the whole game. I am looking forward to continuing this story in book 2.
I received an ARC in exchange for a voluntary, honest review.
February 17, 2021
Liam is super yummy and him and Phoebe together are fire. Your heart can’t help but ache for Phoebe and the things she has to go through at home. She is not that rich prissy girl that we are all so used to seeing really she is the opposite of that. Liam is that bad boy we all know and love except for the softness that Phoebe bring out of him. The chemistry these two have together is hot! *Swoon* I love that the author dives into each character and we get to learn more about them, who they are, what they want.
This was a great read! There is a whole lot going on throughout the entire book so you have to pay attention. All of the characters are fantastic but they all have their own agendas. The story grabs you from page one until that epic ending that I sure as hell didn’t see coming and had to go back and re-read twice because I didn’t believe it. I was screaming that I need book 2 now!!! This was actually a new author for me and I can’t wait for book 2 and to go and check out all of her other work!
This was a great read! There is a whole lot going on throughout the entire book so you have to pay attention. All of the characters are fantastic but they all have their own agendas. The story grabs you from page one until that epic ending that I sure as hell didn’t see coming and had to go back and re-read twice because I didn’t believe it. I was screaming that I need book 2 now!!! This was actually a new author for me and I can’t wait for book 2 and to go and check out all of her other work!
February 13, 2021
Bad Bad Boy is book 1 in the new ‘Rats of Richstone’ series see this as a warning this book ends on a HUGE cliffhanger and it has left me cursing Devlin, I need answers!
Life in Sharrow means going no where in life except to the next corner to sell drugs, Liam has found a way to give him and his friends a leg up and out of the hell hole even if that means putting on a show for the Richstone residents. Phoebe’s Mum is trying to 1 up the other ladies and that means implementing a scholarship that brings 2 worlds together that may or may not have a happy ending! Phoebe is more than the good girl she shows the world.
I personally enjoyed this story I was hooked from page 1, the personality of each characters were alluring and pulled me into the story, Devlin is a new to me author and I am counting down till April when I can get the next instalment. Bad Bad Girl.
Star Ratings; Plot: 5/5 Characters: 5/5 Heat: 5/5 Writing Style: 5/5 Overall: 5/5
Life in Sharrow means going no where in life except to the next corner to sell drugs, Liam has found a way to give him and his friends a leg up and out of the hell hole even if that means putting on a show for the Richstone residents. Phoebe’s Mum is trying to 1 up the other ladies and that means implementing a scholarship that brings 2 worlds together that may or may not have a happy ending! Phoebe is more than the good girl she shows the world.
I personally enjoyed this story I was hooked from page 1, the personality of each characters were alluring and pulled me into the story, Devlin is a new to me author and I am counting down till April when I can get the next instalment. Bad Bad Girl.
Star Ratings; Plot: 5/5 Characters: 5/5 Heat: 5/5 Writing Style: 5/5 Overall: 5/5
February 19, 2021
From Rags to Riches, swags to B!tches! 💔⚔️
Liam, Liam, Liam!? He’s the devil...an Angel you can’t seem to stay away from. In Phoebe’s case, a means to an end, or so that was what each felt towards one another.
When a pact is made amongst the different cliques, there’s a building climax that will leave you wanting to know more. And the end will leave you in a twist!
This was a first book I have read by the author, and look forward to the epic conclusion in the upcoming release of BAD BAD GIRL.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily, and look forward future novels by the author.
Memorable Quotes:
“Why some were born that side of the river and I'd been born this, a cruel twist of fate.
I wanted what they had. Money and options.” ~ Liam, Bad Bad Boy
“But the fact was he excited me, entertained me, exhilarated me.” ~ Phoebe, Bad Bad Boy
Liam, Liam, Liam!? He’s the devil...an Angel you can’t seem to stay away from. In Phoebe’s case, a means to an end, or so that was what each felt towards one another.
When a pact is made amongst the different cliques, there’s a building climax that will leave you wanting to know more. And the end will leave you in a twist!
This was a first book I have read by the author, and look forward to the epic conclusion in the upcoming release of BAD BAD GIRL.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily, and look forward future novels by the author.
Memorable Quotes:
“Why some were born that side of the river and I'd been born this, a cruel twist of fate.
I wanted what they had. Money and options.” ~ Liam, Bad Bad Boy
“But the fact was he excited me, entertained me, exhilarated me.” ~ Phoebe, Bad Bad Boy
April 2, 2021
First off a cliffhanger, but it's worth the read. The bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks and rich girl from the right side of the tracks. This book was a bully romance that started strong yet took a while to get to the "big" plot that happened more towards the end and stops with a cliffhanger. I'm hoping for a bang up conclusion and awaiting book 2.
February 11, 2021
Bad Bad Boy by Angel Devlin a good, good five-star read. Ooowwchie this is so good it sets your tummy off like you’re on a rollercoaster, just for a start the end blew me away and Bad Bad Girl needs to be delivered to my kindle now, or I may turn all bad, bad girl. The rats of Richstone series looks like its going to be one of the best, teenagers appeared like they had, had their day in books last year, and I was fed up or reading them, but this one has set a fire in my belly and made me wish I were a devilish teenager again. I do not know what to put, as you need to devour every detail like a tasty meat pie, and it is too good to let spoil by my silly words. My heart breaks for Phoebe in so many ways, by far the best character I have read in so long.
February 18, 2021
Oh my lord. Instantly captivated.
This right side, wrong side of the tracks romance has drama, angst and an enough steam to heat you up.
Liam was drool worth with his bad boy persona.
Phoebe and Liam together were hot and heavy and they had just enough banter and passion to have you love them.
That ending........ I need book 2 like stat!!!
This right side, wrong side of the tracks romance has drama, angst and an enough steam to heat you up.
Liam was drool worth with his bad boy persona.
Phoebe and Liam together were hot and heavy and they had just enough banter and passion to have you love them.
That ending........ I need book 2 like stat!!!
February 18, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS
OMG—that cliffhanger!!! This book has everything you want in a bully romance! You'll love Liam and Phoebe's book. Got to love a "Rats to Riches" story! Bad Bad Boy by Angel Devlin is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
OMG—that cliffhanger!!! This book has everything you want in a bully romance! You'll love Liam and Phoebe's book. Got to love a "Rats to Riches" story! Bad Bad Boy by Angel Devlin is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
February 16, 2021
I love Liam and Pheobe. Their back and forth, push and pull is amazing. It had all of the angst and steam. I can not wait to see what happens next!
February 7, 2021
This is a high school bully romance that had one hell of an ending! The fictional town is split by a river and the rich live one side and the poor people live on the other and they do not mix ever.
One of the principals of a rich school decides they are going to do an experiment and do a sort of exchange where some of the poor people come over to the rich school to see what opportunities it could open up for them.
The characters in this book are amazing but everyone, even the side characters, have their own agenda so you have to concentrate to keep up with what everyone was doing. The story was really good and kept you guessing and well where do I start with that ending?! I never saw that huge cliff hanger coming! I finished the book a couple of days ago and I am still reeling from that ending! I can't believe I have to wait now for the next instalment!
If you are a fan of a bully romance with a great story that will keep you hooked then deffo give this a read.
One of the principals of a rich school decides they are going to do an experiment and do a sort of exchange where some of the poor people come over to the rich school to see what opportunities it could open up for them.
The characters in this book are amazing but everyone, even the side characters, have their own agenda so you have to concentrate to keep up with what everyone was doing. The story was really good and kept you guessing and well where do I start with that ending?! I never saw that huge cliff hanger coming! I finished the book a couple of days ago and I am still reeling from that ending! I can't believe I have to wait now for the next instalment!
If you are a fan of a bully romance with a great story that will keep you hooked then deffo give this a read.
February 21, 2021
A poor Bad boy from the wrong side of the bridge and the rich good girl from the right side, with secrets keep on both sides. What could go wrong! And that cliffhanger.... wow!!
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Available for pre-order and releases 18 Feb 21
February 22, 2021
recensione "a cura del blog Libri magnetici" by Meghan
What happens when the poor part, the rats, meet the rich part? Well, you magnetic readers would say, the usual Romeo/Juliet story or the usual story where the two opposing worlds attract: no, this story is not so.
In this story everything is the opposite of everything.
Liam is not only one of the "rats", a criminal without feelings: he is a lucid planner, who already has in mind how to use that world of luxury and fake pietism just to bend it to himself.
«”I am not a good man. I’ve already told you that, Phoebe. You can challenge me all you like, but we both know I’ll win, because I can’t afford to lose anything else. You can’t save me, because I don’t need rescuing”.»
His goal is not only to destroy Phoebe or his world, but to prove to himself that he has a skill that takes no place where he was born and the one that will take him away from that life of poverty, alcohol, violence, drugs.
But nothing is as it seems to Richstone Manor: none of the rich, young or adult, is good or full of feelings.
Everything is manipulation, naughtiness and what starts as a tool to win, backfires on Liam right through Phoebe
«And I knew I was in trouble. Because in all my plans for Richstone, I had not anticipated the power and persuasion of Phoebe Ridley. She took my depravity and enjoyed it like the finest caviar. She accepted me for who I was, not where I was from. She could become an addiction and we all knew most of those didn’t end well.”»
There are no good guys in this story, or last-year kids thinking about PROMdancing and their first love; neither Phoebe nor her friends can wrest empathy from us, not even in their attempt to help Skylar: everyone is looking for something to take them out of that world at the expense of those around them, even Eddie Phoebe's brother.
There is no salvation for the "rats", nor for the "rich", because on all the puppeteer Daphne (Phoebe's mother) decides and Liam must also give in.
It is a story that, page after page, reveals unthinkable twists and turns and keeps the reader in a state of disable.
All the characters are bound together, up to the unpredictable ending, which leaves us waiting for the second book, wondering if Phoebe and iIam will really be able to defeat their inner demons.
A nod deserves the cover, with a close-up that I have not found so fitting to the description of the protagonist for a long time, as well as the strictly British language with spoken forms that not everyone can like.
Four and a half petals.
Cosa succede quando la parte povera, i topi di fiure, incontrano la parte ricca? Bhè, direste voi lettori Magnetici, la solita storia Romeo/Giulietta o la solita storia dove i due mondi opposti si attraggono: no, questa storia non è così.
In questa storia tutto è il contrario di tutto.
Liam non è solo uno dei “topi”, un criminale senza sentimenti: è un lucido pianificatore, che ha già ben chiaro in mente come usare quel mondo di lusso e finto pietismo solo per piegarlo a se stesso.
«"Io non sono un uomo buono. Te l'ho già detto, Phoebe. Puoi sfidarmi quanto vuoi, ma sappiamo entrambi che vincerò, perché non posso permettermi di perdere nient'altro. Non puoi salvarmi, perché non ho bisogno di salvarmi".
Il suo obiettivo non è solo distruggere Phoebe o il suo mondo, ma dimostrare a se stesso che lui ha un’abilità che prescinde da luogo in cui si è nati ed e quella che lo porterà via da quella vita di povertà, alcool, violenze, droghe.
Ma niente è come sembra a Richstone Manor: nessuno dei ricchi, giovani o adulti, è buono o pieno di sentimenti. Anzi.
Tutto è manipolazione, cattiveria e ciò che inizia come uno strumento per vincere, si ritorce contro Liam proprio attraverso Phoebe.
«E sapevo di essere nei guai. Perché in tutti i miei piani per Richstone, non avevo previsto il potere e la persuasione di Phoebe Ridley.
Ha preso la mia depravazione e si è divertita come se avesse davanti il miglior caviale al mondo.
Mi ha accettato per quello che ero, non da dove ero venuto.
Poteva diventare una dipendenza e sapevamo tutti che, nella maggior parte dei casi, non finiva bene."»
Non ci sono buoni in questa storia, o ragazzi dell’ultimo anno che pensano al ballo e al loro primo amore; né Phoebe né le sue amiche riescono a strapparci empatia, neppure nel loro tentativo di aiutare Skylar: tutti sono alla ricerca di qualcosa che li porti via dal quel mondo a discapito di chi li circonda, perfino Eddie il fratello di Phoebe.
Non c’è salvezza per i “topi”, né per i “ricchi”, perché su tutti il burattinaio Daphne (la madre di Phoebe) decide e anche Liam deve cedere.
E’ una storia che, pagina dopo pagina, rivela colpi di scena impensabili e che tiene il lettore avvinto.
Tutti i personaggi sono legati fra loro, fino all’imprevedibile finale, che ci lascia in attesa del secondo volume, chiedendoci se davvero Phoebe e iIam riusciranno a sconfiggere i loro demoni interiori.
Un cenno merita la cover, con un primo piano che da tempo non trovavo così calzante alla descrizione del protagonista, così come il lessico strettamente british e intriso di forme parlate che non a tutti può piacere.
Quattro petali e mezzo.
What happens when the poor part, the rats, meet the rich part? Well, you magnetic readers would say, the usual Romeo/Juliet story or the usual story where the two opposing worlds attract: no, this story is not so.
In this story everything is the opposite of everything.
Liam is not only one of the "rats", a criminal without feelings: he is a lucid planner, who already has in mind how to use that world of luxury and fake pietism just to bend it to himself.
«”I am not a good man. I’ve already told you that, Phoebe. You can challenge me all you like, but we both know I’ll win, because I can’t afford to lose anything else. You can’t save me, because I don’t need rescuing”.»
His goal is not only to destroy Phoebe or his world, but to prove to himself that he has a skill that takes no place where he was born and the one that will take him away from that life of poverty, alcohol, violence, drugs.
But nothing is as it seems to Richstone Manor: none of the rich, young or adult, is good or full of feelings.
Everything is manipulation, naughtiness and what starts as a tool to win, backfires on Liam right through Phoebe
«And I knew I was in trouble. Because in all my plans for Richstone, I had not anticipated the power and persuasion of Phoebe Ridley. She took my depravity and enjoyed it like the finest caviar. She accepted me for who I was, not where I was from. She could become an addiction and we all knew most of those didn’t end well.”»
There are no good guys in this story, or last-year kids thinking about PROMdancing and their first love; neither Phoebe nor her friends can wrest empathy from us, not even in their attempt to help Skylar: everyone is looking for something to take them out of that world at the expense of those around them, even Eddie Phoebe's brother.
There is no salvation for the "rats", nor for the "rich", because on all the puppeteer Daphne (Phoebe's mother) decides and Liam must also give in.
It is a story that, page after page, reveals unthinkable twists and turns and keeps the reader in a state of disable.
All the characters are bound together, up to the unpredictable ending, which leaves us waiting for the second book, wondering if Phoebe and iIam will really be able to defeat their inner demons.
A nod deserves the cover, with a close-up that I have not found so fitting to the description of the protagonist for a long time, as well as the strictly British language with spoken forms that not everyone can like.
Four and a half petals.
Cosa succede quando la parte povera, i topi di fiure, incontrano la parte ricca? Bhè, direste voi lettori Magnetici, la solita storia Romeo/Giulietta o la solita storia dove i due mondi opposti si attraggono: no, questa storia non è così.
In questa storia tutto è il contrario di tutto.
Liam non è solo uno dei “topi”, un criminale senza sentimenti: è un lucido pianificatore, che ha già ben chiaro in mente come usare quel mondo di lusso e finto pietismo solo per piegarlo a se stesso.
«"Io non sono un uomo buono. Te l'ho già detto, Phoebe. Puoi sfidarmi quanto vuoi, ma sappiamo entrambi che vincerò, perché non posso permettermi di perdere nient'altro. Non puoi salvarmi, perché non ho bisogno di salvarmi".
Il suo obiettivo non è solo distruggere Phoebe o il suo mondo, ma dimostrare a se stesso che lui ha un’abilità che prescinde da luogo in cui si è nati ed e quella che lo porterà via da quella vita di povertà, alcool, violenze, droghe.
Ma niente è come sembra a Richstone Manor: nessuno dei ricchi, giovani o adulti, è buono o pieno di sentimenti. Anzi.
Tutto è manipolazione, cattiveria e ciò che inizia come uno strumento per vincere, si ritorce contro Liam proprio attraverso Phoebe.
«E sapevo di essere nei guai. Perché in tutti i miei piani per Richstone, non avevo previsto il potere e la persuasione di Phoebe Ridley.
Ha preso la mia depravazione e si è divertita come se avesse davanti il miglior caviale al mondo.
Mi ha accettato per quello che ero, non da dove ero venuto.
Poteva diventare una dipendenza e sapevamo tutti che, nella maggior parte dei casi, non finiva bene."»
Non ci sono buoni in questa storia, o ragazzi dell’ultimo anno che pensano al ballo e al loro primo amore; né Phoebe né le sue amiche riescono a strapparci empatia, neppure nel loro tentativo di aiutare Skylar: tutti sono alla ricerca di qualcosa che li porti via dal quel mondo a discapito di chi li circonda, perfino Eddie il fratello di Phoebe.
Non c’è salvezza per i “topi”, né per i “ricchi”, perché su tutti il burattinaio Daphne (la madre di Phoebe) decide e anche Liam deve cedere.
E’ una storia che, pagina dopo pagina, rivela colpi di scena impensabili e che tiene il lettore avvinto.
Tutti i personaggi sono legati fra loro, fino all’imprevedibile finale, che ci lascia in attesa del secondo volume, chiedendoci se davvero Phoebe e iIam riusciranno a sconfiggere i loro demoni interiori.
Un cenno merita la cover, con un primo piano che da tempo non trovavo così calzante alla descrizione del protagonista, così come il lessico strettamente british e intriso di forme parlate che non a tutti può piacere.
Quattro petali e mezzo.
February 17, 2021
Bad Bad Boy
is a dual POV Enemies to Friends with Benefits story told by Phoebe and Liam.
William ‘Liam’ Lawson and his friends Brett Mayer, Daniel Preston and Marlon Rowe come from the wrong side of the river, Sharrow. Where the less fortune, poor and underprivileged live and are considered as ‘Rats’.
However Phoebe 'Fifi' Louisa Ridley and her friends Renee, Lucie and Flora are considered to be from the right side of the river, Richstone and are knowns as the ‘Riches’ living the spoiled rich, privileged life.
However all that changes when Liam and his friends are given the opportunity to cross the river, for scholarships at Richstone Academy by the principal Daphne Ridley (Phoebe’s mother). Where they will be able to complete the rest of their education and set themselves up for a better future.
But for ‘Rats’ and ‘Riches’ to be put together won’t be an easy feat considering both sides hate each. So what chaos will ensue when you mix ‘Rats’ and ‘Riches’ in a school together?
Despite the many characters in this book, Angel Devlin managed to give all of them a profile with quite a full depth into what made the character who they were, in terms of their story, their life, their dreams and aspirations for the future etc. So not only were we able to get to know them more, but understand them on a deeper level, especially when it came to their choices and decisions. And for that I enjoyed it, it made the story come alive and feel even more authentic.
However I will say though, with the many characters some did seem to get lost within the story by being cut off unexpectedly. Only to then reappear later randomly with not much mentioned as to why and where they had been. Something I wasn't to keen with, especially since it left me with questions as to what and why. I guess having too many characters became overwhelming, hence this happening.
I loved that as the story went on we'd come to see and learn that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the characters, regardless of their backgrounds. Making you realise "don’t judge a book by its cover!" Which is definitely the case as we further delve into the characters of Phoebe and Liam. They definitely surprised me. Complete opposites, yet it was what bought them closer to each other. And as the story went on seeing the sparks fly between them was definitely the icing on top of the cake. Especially when they finally gave into each other and their exploding chemistry. Showing us not only looks can be deceiving, but there’s more to someone on the inside than how they appear on the outside.
The more I progressed into the book, the more the story opened up, which I enjoyed. Being able to delve into it deeper. However it did start to become a little much at times. I say this because the storyline wasn’t as straight forward like I had expected it to be from the beginning. Not that that was a bad thing. But it felt like a plant that you thought was a simple plant was no longer that. To suddenly and unexpectedly discover there are multiple vines growing out of this once simple plant (if that makes any sense), indicating the many different storylines veering off from within the main storyline. I guess with this it made it kind of hard to focus at times, trying to figure out what storyline to focus and stay on top of.
On the other hand, it’s what made the story unique because of all these unexpected surprises. Making you realise there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the book Bad Bad Boy
And for that I couldn’t entirely fault it, but instead kind of enjoy.
This book was definitely a wild rollercoaster ride with all the emotions, feelings, and the twists, turns, drops and loops of mystery, suspense and drama from all the deception, secrets and lies.
And on top of that, the CLIFFY! WOW I did not see that coming at all!
Safe to say I am definitely excited to see what Angel Devlin will do with Bad Bad Girl of what’s to come and how it will all play out!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
William ‘Liam’ Lawson and his friends Brett Mayer, Daniel Preston and Marlon Rowe come from the wrong side of the river, Sharrow. Where the less fortune, poor and underprivileged live and are considered as ‘Rats’.
However Phoebe 'Fifi' Louisa Ridley and her friends Renee, Lucie and Flora are considered to be from the right side of the river, Richstone and are knowns as the ‘Riches’ living the spoiled rich, privileged life.
However all that changes when Liam and his friends are given the opportunity to cross the river, for scholarships at Richstone Academy by the principal Daphne Ridley (Phoebe’s mother). Where they will be able to complete the rest of their education and set themselves up for a better future.
But for ‘Rats’ and ‘Riches’ to be put together won’t be an easy feat considering both sides hate each. So what chaos will ensue when you mix ‘Rats’ and ‘Riches’ in a school together?
Despite the many characters in this book, Angel Devlin managed to give all of them a profile with quite a full depth into what made the character who they were, in terms of their story, their life, their dreams and aspirations for the future etc. So not only were we able to get to know them more, but understand them on a deeper level, especially when it came to their choices and decisions. And for that I enjoyed it, it made the story come alive and feel even more authentic.
However I will say though, with the many characters some did seem to get lost within the story by being cut off unexpectedly. Only to then reappear later randomly with not much mentioned as to why and where they had been. Something I wasn't to keen with, especially since it left me with questions as to what and why. I guess having too many characters became overwhelming, hence this happening.
I loved that as the story went on we'd come to see and learn that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the characters, regardless of their backgrounds. Making you realise "don’t judge a book by its cover!" Which is definitely the case as we further delve into the characters of Phoebe and Liam. They definitely surprised me. Complete opposites, yet it was what bought them closer to each other. And as the story went on seeing the sparks fly between them was definitely the icing on top of the cake. Especially when they finally gave into each other and their exploding chemistry. Showing us not only looks can be deceiving, but there’s more to someone on the inside than how they appear on the outside.
The more I progressed into the book, the more the story opened up, which I enjoyed. Being able to delve into it deeper. However it did start to become a little much at times. I say this because the storyline wasn’t as straight forward like I had expected it to be from the beginning. Not that that was a bad thing. But it felt like a plant that you thought was a simple plant was no longer that. To suddenly and unexpectedly discover there are multiple vines growing out of this once simple plant (if that makes any sense), indicating the many different storylines veering off from within the main storyline. I guess with this it made it kind of hard to focus at times, trying to figure out what storyline to focus and stay on top of.
On the other hand, it’s what made the story unique because of all these unexpected surprises. Making you realise there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the book Bad Bad Boy
And for that I couldn’t entirely fault it, but instead kind of enjoy.
This book was definitely a wild rollercoaster ride with all the emotions, feelings, and the twists, turns, drops and loops of mystery, suspense and drama from all the deception, secrets and lies.
And on top of that, the CLIFFY! WOW I did not see that coming at all!
Safe to say I am definitely excited to see what Angel Devlin will do with Bad Bad Girl of what’s to come and how it will all play out!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 17, 2021
Angel Devlin is back with a bully romance that will have you glued to your kindle throughout the entire ride buckle up cos this ride is explosive!
Liam and his friends are living on the wrong side of the river a place where you have to fight to survive until they get the opportunity of a life time and is offered a scholarship by the principle of rich stone academy and enter the world of the rich and privileged and a chance to set themselves up for their life and a chance to have a good future where Liam meets phoebe the principles daughter only she’s exactly the opposite of what he expected
Where off to a very good start in this duet Angel Devlins story telling is unique and unpredictable you never know which way she’s going to take her stories and that’s what I love most about her writing she keeps you guessing and she always gives you the ultimate WTF moment Angel Devlin has gone into detail about how different the worlds of the rich and privileged and the worlds of the not so rich and privileged can be and it’s certainly an eye opener and one I’ve not given much thought about until now I really does make you think about everything you can take for granted
I absolutely adored the chemistry between Liam and Pheobe they were explosive together and I’m dying to find out what happens next after the ultimate cliffhanger is it April yet? I need bad bad girl already
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
FIVE STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Liam and his friends are living on the wrong side of the river a place where you have to fight to survive until they get the opportunity of a life time and is offered a scholarship by the principle of rich stone academy and enter the world of the rich and privileged and a chance to set themselves up for their life and a chance to have a good future where Liam meets phoebe the principles daughter only she’s exactly the opposite of what he expected
Where off to a very good start in this duet Angel Devlins story telling is unique and unpredictable you never know which way she’s going to take her stories and that’s what I love most about her writing she keeps you guessing and she always gives you the ultimate WTF moment Angel Devlin has gone into detail about how different the worlds of the rich and privileged and the worlds of the not so rich and privileged can be and it’s certainly an eye opener and one I’ve not given much thought about until now I really does make you think about everything you can take for granted
I absolutely adored the chemistry between Liam and Pheobe they were explosive together and I’m dying to find out what happens next after the ultimate cliffhanger is it April yet? I need bad bad girl already
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
FIVE STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 28, 2021
I’m not sure if I can survive the wait for book two.
Where to even begin. The two main characters are a stark contrast but also have some things in common. They both want a better path, they both want out.
Phoebe is the rich girl. She’s quiet and observant. But she has secrets that weigh pretty heavily. Liam is the bad boy, the boy from the “wrong side of the tracks.” He also has his own secrets and internal motivation.
Phoebe and Liam together was entertaining, to say the least. I liked their interactions and together they grew a bit from the beginning to end. In the beginning, there wasn’t a lot of romance but there is a little towards the end.
The supporting characters are decent but not really noteworthy for the simple fact they didn’t get a whole lot of light on them. With the magnitude of characters though, it’s understandable. They do all have their own personalities.
The steam was..intense. Phoebe and Liam definitely gave each other a run for their money. The romance was barely there, but started. The main characters were solid. The supporting characters were decent. The plot was.. interesting and must appreciated. I love the dynamic between each groups goals. The riches have one as well as the rats.
The ending though.. I want to cry and throw things. Such a cruel way to leave us hanging.
This is a 4.5 for me and I can’t wait for book two.
Where to even begin. The two main characters are a stark contrast but also have some things in common. They both want a better path, they both want out.
Phoebe is the rich girl. She’s quiet and observant. But she has secrets that weigh pretty heavily. Liam is the bad boy, the boy from the “wrong side of the tracks.” He also has his own secrets and internal motivation.
Phoebe and Liam together was entertaining, to say the least. I liked their interactions and together they grew a bit from the beginning to end. In the beginning, there wasn’t a lot of romance but there is a little towards the end.
The supporting characters are decent but not really noteworthy for the simple fact they didn’t get a whole lot of light on them. With the magnitude of characters though, it’s understandable. They do all have their own personalities.
The steam was..intense. Phoebe and Liam definitely gave each other a run for their money. The romance was barely there, but started. The main characters were solid. The supporting characters were decent. The plot was.. interesting and must appreciated. I love the dynamic between each groups goals. The riches have one as well as the rats.
The ending though.. I want to cry and throw things. Such a cruel way to leave us hanging.
This is a 4.5 for me and I can’t wait for book two.
May 17, 2021
Every good girl loves a bad bad boy! If you're one of those nice girls, then this book and Liam Lawson is definitely for you. From the wrong side of town Liam is the epitome of a bad boy and Angel Devlin wrote him in such a way that you can't help but fall in love with him, even though you know you shouldn't. She not only showed us his hard side, but his insecurities and demons too, making for the perfect broken hero. Then there's Phoebe/Fifi, the girl who should be the antithesis of everything he wants. She's just as manipulative and just as broken as he is and they are a match made in heaven, even though they don't want to admit it. There were lots of nods to US high school books which I loved, but I also liked the premise of the social experiment. It added an extra twist. This is a great book that kept me hooked and with that shock at the end, I can't wait to get stuck into book 2 - Bad Bad Girl.
February 19, 2021
This one was sooo juicy and good. Wrong side of the tracks (well, river in this case) meets rich little princess and bam! The chemistry that Liam and Phoebe were putting out was incredible! These two are not all surface and once they start hooking up and spending time together, they start to learn about each other. They see the others pain and realize they aren’t that different. The best thing about these two was their loyalty to their respective friend groups, they were like family to them and I loved that. Of course, you know stuff that happens at the beginning of the book has to ruin things towards the end of the book, but damn you don’t see those twists coming and that cliff hanger!!! I can deal with a cliff hanger; I understand it is a natural thing for a series, but this was not fair. I need Bad Bad Girl immediately, thank you!
February 14, 2021
O.M.G!!!! Bad Bad Boy won't be easy on your heart. The story started off slow but then it just sucked me in. I didn't want it to end. I need Bad Bad Girl ASAP. What happens when a rat steps foot into the riches? Lines will be crossed, secerts will be revealed and a heart breaking, jaw dropping moment that will leave you hanging. Seriously, all worth it!
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