[Book Review] Fight by Rowen Black (Knightwood Academy Book 2)

 

     Fight by Rowen Black

Coming back to the school was not something I was looking forward to. With my secret still hanging over me and the impending visit from King Blaine shadowing me every day, the stress is taking hold of me.

What I don’t expect is for the unexpected arrival of a swordsman, which forces me to throw caution to the wind and fight to protect him.

Trials are much harder this year and with Vespin starting his advance to Blaine's land, everything is heating up, and not just the war.

More surprises makes me unsteady and my budding relationships falter. Will I say yes to save to save them?

Trigger Warning: Fight contains M/M and F/M/M there will be triggering elements of abuse. This is also a Reverse Harem which means the Heroine does not have to choose between love interests. There will be lots of steam in this book as well.

Fight picks up right where we left off in Survival. So, essentially, the big cliffhanger gets answered right in the first chapter, and the payoff is worth the wait. Fight covers year 2 of Knightwood Academy. When Raven returns to the Academy, she has a few goals. One, she will tell her guys that she is a woman, and two, she needs to continue working on the inside to overthrow King Blaine. But, there is a wrench thrown in her plans when a young boy from Vulture Bay is chosen as the next Swordsman for year one. Raven must rescue the boy, all while maintaining her sanity and the seven men she is fated to. 

Year 2 of the Knightwood Academy ups the spice and the plot. Raven becomes closer to her men, and more characters are introduced to add to the storyline. The dialogue is more casual and flows better than book one. The relationships grow and the characters are becoming more unique. We are able to see more of Vespin and Raven's relationship in this one as well. I think Raven has incredible chemistry with all of her men, which can be hard to do with so many men being in her harem. We also meet new characters and get their POV as well, which adds more depth to the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed this sequel. There are many parts going on in the plot all at the same time, which can be a bit confusing. But, I am sure that the payout will be worth it in the end. I am really excited to see how everything ties together, and to see what is to happen after that shocking plot twist/cliffhanger at the end.

Thank you to the author for providing an ARC of this book. My opinions are of my own and I was not obligated to provide a review.

 Rowen Black is an author of dystopian RH with some PNR mixed in. She has a fur baby that is a giant Mainecoon. Rowen has a large family who she loves to spend time with and she also loves to bake when she's not on her laptop. 

Rowen grew up raised on a farm, and loves to be around animals and loves hard work. 

The one place Rowen wants to visit before she dies is Germany and Italy. 

[Book Review] Survival by Rowen Black

 

                                            Survival

Each year, the Knightwood Academy chooses the best of the best to join them.

Males from different factions are sent there to train.

This year, it’s my brother's turn to take part, but sickness eats at his body every day, making it impossible for him to take part in the training.

I have no choice but to take his place, not only to save him from dying during training but also because I need the money for his medicine. It’s my job as his sister to do this for him.

I’m not worried. I know I can do this. I’m as fast and deadly as any man. My father made sure both my brother and I are very capable with a sword.

At the Academy, I have to share a room with the four men who will now be my unit. We have been ordered to grow close by sharing every moment of every day with each other.

My new unit mates don't believe I will be able to keep them alive in the coming trials, because of my size, but I would prove them wrong no matter what it takes.

If they find out who I really am, I’ll be sentenced to death, and if no one can pay for my brother's medicine, he’ll share in my fate.

Will I be able to keep my identity a secret to save my brother’s life?

I’m not sure, but I have to try.

It’s my only option.

I devoured this book within a few hours. Once I started, I was hooked! I loved the idea of an academy of knights, and it was even more exciting when there was a magic faction included. I honestly just love when magic is included in books, so this was a pleasant surprise. 

I really enjoyed the main character Raven. I felt that she was strong and  courageous with a dash of sassy. I loved all the guys in Unit one, and I was honestly a little skeptical of Vash. I liked him, but I was afraid he was going to betray Raven. I guess I've read too many novels where this does happen, so I couldn't trust myself. I suppose I have trust issues for the guys that are a little bit too nice. I was honestly super happy when Vash ended up being a genuinely nice guy. I didn't trust that until his POV chapter though; my bad! I loved that all the guys had their own personality and contributed well to the group. It was a bit weird with the two new guys towards the end of the book though. They don't mesh with the group yet, so I'm hoping that's something explored in the next book. Also, I am almost positive that I know who is in the cliffhanger. Good thing he's genuine.

Overall, I really enjoyed the world development and the characters. I felt like I was right there with them in the academy, which is how you know it was a good book! Sometimes I felt like the sentence structure didn't flow as well as I would like and this snagged the story pace some, which is the only reason it is getting four stars instead of five. I would definitely recommend this to any fan of reverse harems! It has spice, great characters, and an amazing plotline. You won't be disappointed. 

 Rowen Black is an author of dystopian RH with some PNR mixed in. She has a fur baby that is a giant Mainecoon. Rowen has a large family who she loves to spend time with and she also loves to bake when she's not on her laptop. 

Rowen grew up raised on a farm, and loves to be around animals and loves hard work. 

The one place Rowen wants to visit before she dies is Germany and Italy. 

[Series Review] Adamson All-Boys Academy by C.M. Stunich

 

Shh, I have a secret.

The sinfully gorgeous members of the Student Council—Church, Ranger, Spencer, Micah and Tobias—can't ever find out.

I already get picked on because my father's the headmaster.

I don't need them to know I’m the only girl, too; I’d rather dress like a boy.

Adamson All-Boys Academy now has its only female student, but I'm not about to be their guinea pig.

Not when there's a secret at this school nobody is talking about. Not when the last female student here ended up dead.


***THE SECRET GIRL is a 90,000 word lighthearted reverse harem/high school bully romance novel with a mystery/suspense twist. This is book one of three in the series. Contains foul language and sexual scenes; any sex featured is consensual.

I've said it before, and I will say it again, the academy trope is one of my favorites. I haven't found many books with this trope that I don't like, and this series wasn't the exception. I normally do individual book reviews, but I flew through this series so fast that I decided to do a series review instead. The series starts out as a lighthearted bully romance and ends in a mystery/reverse harem. I didn't hate it. 

The mystery in the series was nice because it kept the book fairly fast paced. The romance was great between the characters, but the mystery just added another level. And, on top of that, the main female character pretended to be a boy in an all boys school for most of the series. So, that plotline added another layer into the series. Romance starts in book one and then the spice just increases throughout the series, which was also a plus.

I loved all the characters in this series. The main female character, Charlotte aka Chuck, was a bit annoying in the first half of book one, but she's written this way so that her character has growth. Ranger and Church were my favorites because they had the most layers out of the other guys, but Tobias, Micah and Spencer were all in a close second. I enjoyed everyone in the reverse harem, and there was a great mix of personalities. Ranger was the emo kid that loves cute things, Church was stoic and reserved on the outside but multilayered on the inside, Micah was sharper than his twin Tobias but just as sweet, and Spencer was the flirt and the cinnamon roll of the group.

If I had to criticize anything about this series I would have to say that sometimes the end of the chapters read like a diary from Charlottes POV. This was kind of odd, and threw me off a bit sometimes, but it wasn't enough to detract from the series as a whole. Overall, I would say that this series is five stars (aka five iced coffees) for me, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to dip their toes into a lighthearted bully reverse harem romance. It's a good starter series for bully romance.

C.M. Stunich is a self-admitted bibliophile with a love for exotic teas and a whole host of characters who live full time inside the strange, swirling vortex of her thoughts. Some folks might call this crazy, but Caitlin Morgan doesn't mind - especially considering she has to write biographies in the third person. Oh, and half the host of characters in her head are searing hot bad boys with dirty mouths and skillful hands (among other things). If being crazy means hanging out with them everyday, C.M. has decided to have herself committed.

She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she's not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She's the author of over thirty novels - romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There's a heck of a lot to do there.

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[Book Review] Let Me Fly

 

*Free copy was provided for an honest review

My name is Isabelle Dark, and my life sucks. In exactly ten days, four hours, fifty-seven minutes, and fifteen seconds, I will cease to exist.
Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but what would you say if you were being forced to marry a man you despise?
Exactly. I have to find a way to escape.
Up to now I’ve spent my life in hiding. There aren't any other options for those like me: I'm a Nephilim, a half-breed. The only choice I have is whether to be killed by the Shadows or to remain here, hidden among the Hollows.
So I made my decision: I would rather risk my life fighting to be free than continue to struggle to survive in the home I grew up in.
My plan was to go to college and live a normal life, but somehow I ended up in a school for Shadows where everyone hates me. Plus, I’ve been assigned seven angels as my bodyguards. Jailers would be a more appropriate word.
The tension growing between us is impossible to deny. Sparks are starting to fly. They're beginning to get under my skin and . . .
What do I do now?
My name is Isabelle Dark. I'm a Nephilim and I'm screwed.

Warning: This book is a full-length reverse-harem romance. It contains adult themes, MM scenes, foul language and some violence. If, however, you’re in the market for a novel full of sexy angels and a hot-blooded main character, you’ve found your next read.
Let Me Fly is the first book in the Wild Wings series and cannot be read as a standalone.
Intended for 18+ readers.

This book started out a bit slow for me. I immediately didn't enjoy the main female character because she was whiny and talked like a 13 year old brat. But, her character grew on me, and so did the story. Isabelle acts the way she does because she is guarded. She was tortured and abused throughout her childhood, so she's snarky and acts a bit immature. As you get to know her though, you learn to appreciate her character more, and in turn, the story itself. 

The most characters I've read in a reverse harem so far is 5, so 7 was interesting. I hope the sequel expands on the characters, because to be honest, I can only name the physical and emotional traits of two characters, Eric and Andrew. The other characters were briefly described, but then they weren't given names. The story just picked up like I was supposed to know who they were and what they look like. I honestly have no clue. I do like the multiple POVs, because that does give some insight into the different guys, but I still don't know which one has red hair and which one has purple eyes. I just feel like they could have been introduced better. Considering there are seven of them, as a reader it can be very hard to keep up. And, if I don't know what the characters look like I don't enjoy the story as much, because I can't visualize them.

I really enjoyed the premise of the story and the slight world building. I believe it needs a bit more worldbuilding and backstory for all the characters and the character groups. I'm hoping this comes with time. I started to fall in love with the main character by the end, and I am excited to see where this story takes us. 

Angela Camilla Pontone lives in Italy, in a town between Rome and Naples. She's been an avid reader since childhood. She prefers romance, but will gobble up pretty much anything that's available. She's always loved history and literature, so she obtained a Master's Degree in the fields of Italian and Romance Languages, Literatures and Philology, Historical and Musicological Studies, Latin Languages and Literatures, Ancient History, and Archaeology.
Camilla's secret desire was always to be a writer, but she never had the courage to pursue her dream until her life experiences led her to seek a way out of reality. The publication of her first novel, Flames of Truth, was met with international acclaim on Amazon. Her dream is to continue to create great stories that her readers will love.

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[Book Review] The Magic of Discovery

 

Growing up in Emerald Lakes, population six hundred and eighty-two, had been safe and comfortable. Running my own magic shop and making a living off my green witchcraft, I have no complaints. Sure, there’s my ex, who never understood the word ‘no’, but there’s also the lovable and eccentric townspeople who feel more like one huge extended family, and let’s not forget my boy-crazed Gran who keeps us all on our toes.

...But something has apparently been missing, and the stars take it upon themselves to correct the problem, dropping four sexy men at my door. Well, not literally. They move into the apartment above my shop, so I’m their landlord. Drawn in by these mages who blew into town on a work assignment, a whole different kind of magic starts to grow between us, but my powers are doing things they shouldn’t, and there’s also a pesky prophecy to unravel.

Strange, unnatural things are brewing in Emerald Lakes, and I can’t ignore the sinking suspicion that something life-changing is headed my way.

Discovering a whole new world of magic, I can only hope I don’t lose myself in the madness.

This is a full-length RH romance, which includes MMFMM content. It ends on a cliffhanger and contains brief references to domestic violence and other themes that readers may find triggering. 

I have been on a reverse harem kick lately, and this one did not disappoint. The main character, Saige, lives in a small town full of magic users. Four mercenaries are sent to her small town to find Saige's mother, unbeknownst to her. They also do not know that they are after her mother, as they were told by their boss that their target stole something from him. In actuality, Saige's mother just left their boss and he holds a grudge. Ironically, I guess she did steal something from him in the end: Saige.

The story picks up right into Saige's world of magic. There isn't really a backstory, but it appears that the word is like normal Earth but with mages. Mages can be magic users of different elements and beings. For example, Kai is a black panther shifter. The other mages consist of storm mage, pyro mage and a mind mage. They all have distinct personalities and qualities that they bring to the table, and I loved all of them.

The world building was minimal, but the storyline was interesting and fast paced. I have already started the second book, and I am excited to see where it continues. 

Britt Andrews is an author of Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance novels. She loves eating Mexican food, reading all the books, and living her best mom life in rural Ohio. Britt is a high energy extrovert who loves shattering glass ceilings and expectations. She tries to bring her humor across in her words, hoping to make every reader laugh out loud in public at least once, trust us, she'll get you when you least suspect it.

[Book Review] Kings of Lockdown

 

The sex tape

The fish stew
The Unspeakables
The storm
The font
The bathtub
The ice
The gun
The clothes
The humiliation
The shower
The letters
THE VOW

I had my chance to run from these brutal boys and I didn’t take it. The bonds between us are too strong now. Bonds of blood, oaths, betrayal and vengeance. And I intend to make good on all of them. I’ve made my list. And I won’t stop until each and every one of their crimes has been paid for.

Divide and conquer. We’re going to tear them apart from the inside out. I won’t quit until I’ve had my pound of flesh and then some. These broken boys paint themselves up as kings and stand themselves on a pedestal above everybody else. But that only means they’ve got further to fall. And they’re going to fall hard.

I know their strength now, but I’ve learned their weaknesses too. And I might just be becoming their greatest one. My father taught me how to survive, and it’s time to use everything I know about predators to lure them into my own trap.

Lies, betrayal, seduction. I’ll use every weapon at my disposal to bring them to their knees and once I’m done with them, they won’t own me.

I’ll own them.

This is book 2 in a dark romance series with love-hate themes, scenes of intense bullying, sexual scenes and may have triggers for some readers. It is a reverse harem which means the main character will end up with multiple partners.

I have a confession to make. I have not read a bad book from these authors yet, and this book did not disappoint. This is the second book in the Everlake Prep series, and it is primarily a bully romance/enemies to lovers romance. It's also a reverse harem (which I am kind of digging these days). I did not know if I was into bully romance, but I tried out Zodiac Academy (also from these lovely ladies) and I loved it. It made me feel so many emotions, which is not usually the case when I read. I normally read and enjoy the story, but am not usually affected by any particular emotions. Bully romance makes me feel everything; love, hate, embarrassment, etc etc. Bully romance is not for everyone, but if you enjoy it please do yourself a favor and look into these authors!

This second book is all about revenge. In the first book Tatum is humiliated and degraded by the main boys (Saint, Kyan, Blake) because they are trying to punish her for her fathers alleged injustice. But, they also want to protect her and have her be theirs in every sense of the word. Well, Tate decides that she will go along with their "punishments," but she will also give her own set of punishments back. 

This book had a lot of character development with the boys. I really enjoy Tatum's character because she is fierce and a badass, but she is also human. She slips up, makes mistakes, and then corrects them. She's also all about revenge and I love to see it. But, what I love about her is that she also have her limits when it comes to revenge; she's not a monster. She does some things, and she end sup regretting them, and that's okay. 

Overall, I 100% recommend this series. The first book in the series is Kings of Quarantine, so start there. Let me know what you think. Do you love or hate bully romance? Or, are you somewhere in between?

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I am Susanne Valenti and I write all kinds of Romance with my sister and co-author Caroline Peckham and you’ve just looked at a bunch of pictures of our faces 

I live in England with the Queen and the red buses and all that jazz. We’re down in the south east, kinda near London but far enough out to be able to look at fields all wistfully and shit if the mood takes me.

I’m married to a dude I met when I was 17 who seemed like a keeper so I held on tight. We have two gorgeous kiddies, a girl and a boy who are in that mental toddler stage so that keeps me busy a lot with jumping in muddy puddles and cutting and sticking and roll playing as a monster (why do I always have to be the t-rex?? But also, why do I always volunteer for the roll? )

I like to run (alright, like is a bit strong, but I do get my ass out of the house and run while pushing a running buggy with a little boy on board who likes to shout at me to go faster because Daddy is getting away – rude, right?)

My parents are the best, they are super supportive with all of this writing madness me and Caroline have embarked upon and also dive in five hundred percent when my kids demand fairy hunts in the garden, an imaginary tea party or even a millionth rendition of Old McDonald Had A Farm and it’s thanks to them that I get the time to get any writing done at all 

I’ve got two cats who are always up to something and a few fish in a tank who seem to be living their best lives…and I think I’m out of interesting facts there….