Under the Lights (The Field Party #2) by Abbi Glines

Under the Lights (The Field Party #2) - 5 Stars

Synopsis

In the follow-up to Abbi Glines’s #1 New York Times bestseller Until Friday Night—three teens from a small southern town are stuck in a dramatic love triangle.

Willa can’t erase the bad decisions of her past that led her down the path she’s on now. But she can fight for forgiveness from her family. And she can protect herself by refusing to let anyone else get close to her.

High school quarterback and town golden boy Brady used to be the best of friends with Willa—she even had a crush on him when they were kids. But that’s all changed now: her life choices have made her a different person from the girl he used to know.

Gunner used to be friends with Willa and Brady, too. He too is larger than life and a high school football star—not to mention that his family basically owns the town of Lawton. He loves his life, and doesn’t care about anyone except himself. But Willa is the exception—and he understands the girl she’s become in a way no one else can.

As secrets come to light and hearts are broken, these former childhood friends must face the truth about growing up and falling in love…even if it means losing each other forever.

Review

This was touching and heartbreaking as the last. I loved Willa, Gunner and Brady. I'm not normally keen on love triangles but this was well done. I found this was just a fast-paced and emotional as the 1st one. These three seemed just as broken as West and Maggie from the 1st book. I cannot wait to read book 2.

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne - 4 Stars

Synopsis


NEMESIS (n)
1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome
2) A person's undoing
3) Joshua Templeman

Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She prides herself on being loved by everyone at work - except for imposing, impeccably attired Joshua Templeman.
Trapped in a shared office, they've become entrenched in an addictive game of one-upmanship. There's the Staring Game, The Mirror Game, The HR Game. Lucy can't let Joshua beat her at anything - especially when a huge promotion is on offer.
If Lucy wins, she'll be Joshua's boss. If she loses, she'll resign. So why is she questioning herself? Maybe she doesn't hate him. And just maybe, he doesn't hate her either. Or is this just another game . . . ?

Review

This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the dynamic between Josh & Lucy. This was a sweet hate to love story. This was a fun tale that i read in one sitting. I would highly recommend.

Until Friday Night (The Field Party Series #1) by Abbi Glines

Until Friday Night (The Field Series #1) - 5 Stars

Synopsis

To everyone who knows him, West Ashby has always been that guy: the cocky, popular, too-handsome-for-his-own-good football god. But on the inside he's grief-stricken - his father is dying and he hasn't told anyone because he can't face the truth.
Now, as his pain grows unbearable, West finally decides he needs to talk to someone about his dad. So in the dark shadows of a party, he tells the one girl who doesn't speak everything he can't tell anyone else. West expected to feel relief, a flood of emotions - but what he didn't expect was for Maggie Carleton to reply. For her to reveal a pain even deeper than his own. And, for them to form a connection so strong that he couldn't ever let her go.

Review

This book was just beautiful. I have not cried while reading a book in quite some time. This made laugh, cry, angry, cheer with joy and at one point ripped out my heart. This was my 1st by this author and it definitely won't be the last. Really recommend this book. West and Maggie are amazing and a great supporting characters that are with them on this journey.

Mafiosa (Blood for Blood #3) by Catherine Doyle

Mafiosa (Blood for Blood #3) - 5 Stars

Synopsis

A blood war rages on the streets of Chicago.

Protected by an infamous mafia family, Sophie is living a dangerous lie, pretending to lead a normal life. But the deceit can’t last for ever. Her heart belongs to a killer and Sophie’s the prime target of a rival clan. She’s determined to seek revenge on her mother’s murderers, but can she pay the price – can she be a mafiosa?

The third and final instalment in the explosive YA Blood for Blood series which started with Vendetta and Inferno.

Review

OMG I loved this book. This series has been amazing loved everything. Won't say much as it's the final one. But all I can say is go and read this series now. You will not regret it

Inferno (Blood for Blood #2) by Catherine Doyle

Inferno (Blood for Blood #2) - 5 Stars

Synopsis

Romeo and Juliet meets The Godfather in the second installment of Catherine Doyle's Blood for Blood series.

Sophie's life has been turned upside-down, and she's determined to set things right. But Nic, the Falcone brother who represents everything she's trying to forget, won't give up on their love - and it's Luca's knife she clutches for comfort. Soon another mafia clan spoils the fragile peace - and with her heart drawn in one direction and her blood in another, Sophie's in deeper than ever.

Review

This series just keeps getting better and better. Won't say to much as this is the 2nd book in the Blood for Blood Series. Loving the twists and turns cannot wait to read book 3. So I will start now 🤗

Vendetta Blood for Blood #1) by Catherine Doyle

Vendetta (Blood for Blood #1) - 4 Stars

Synopsis

When it comes to revenge, love is a dangerous complication.With a fierce rivalry raging between two warring families, falling in love is the deadliest thing Sophie could do. An epic debut set outside modern-day Chicago.

When five brothers move into the abandoned mansion in her neighbourhood, Sophie Gracewell's life changes forever. Irresistibly drawn to bad boy Nicoli, Sophie finds herself falling into a criminal underworld governed by powerful families. As the boys' dark secrets begin to come to light, Sophie is confronted with stinging truths about her own family, too. She must choose between two warring dynasties - the one she was born into, and the one she is falling in love with. When she does, blood will spill and hearts will break.

Review

This was such an interesting read. The story was full of twists and turns. So I got others shocked me. The story focuses on Persephone 'Sophie' Gracewell. She is a young girl about to turn 17yrs old and is the town outcast. This has been since her dad got sent to prison for murder 18mths prior to the story. Her life is going one way until the arrive of five brothers (who are extremely handsome and mysterious). I enjoyed this and can't wait to start book 2. 

Fallen Heir by Erin Watt

Fallen Heir - 4 Stars

Synopsis

These Royals will ruin you.

Easton Royal has it all: looks, money, intelligence. His goal in life is to have as much fun as possible. He never thinks about the consequences because he doesn’t have to.

Until Hartley Wright appears, shaking up his easy life. She’s the one girl who’s said no, despite being attracted to him. Easton can’t figure her out and that makes her all the more irresistible.

Hartley doesn’t want him. She says he needs to grow up.

She might be right.

Rivals. Rules. Regrets. For the first time in Easton’s life, wearing a Royal crown isn’t enough. He’s about to learn that the higher you start, the harder you fall.

Review

Took me a few days to gather my thoughts on this book. Ist of all, I love the Royals they are amazing. This one follows on from the events in the last book. So you do get to hear more about those loose ends from the last book.

The main focus here is Easton. Both Easton and Ella are going into their senior year. Ella has taken over as the head Royal at Aster Prep. Reed sadly is away at State College. You do get to hear from him but not much, the same as always from Gideon. Easton is the same drunk, gambling, and adorable Rouge. Ella and co try and keep Easton in check, but that is not going well. That is until Easton nearly gets himself and another in serious trouble. He also meets Hartley, she is the 1st girl apart from Ella to not fall for his charm. This makes Easton want her even more which makes her a challenge. Hartley is going through serious things at home, so she's not into the whole boyfriend option. So Easton offers her another option, friendship (not his style at all).

This was had the same Royal charm as the 1st 3 books and novella. The reason for the star loss is I miss the brooding some of the characters in this one. In this one we still have other trying to be top of Aster, more money than sense from all and more twists and turns. The ending has got me begging for more. January is a long time away, I need answers.