Take a photo of a barcode or cover
1.54k reviews by:
ashliesydel
Wow I just realized I have been flying through these books so fast that I completely forgot to write reviews. I am literally starting 5 of 7!!
Book two introduced us to Riley. I adore Riley she is feisty, alternative, bad ass, yet completely open, chill, and is the mom of the group. She's the champion Dez needs, that all the girl gamers need. It is suggested that these books can be read as stand alones but I feel anyone who does that is seriously cheating themselves of an amazing on going story line.
Full disclosure this might feel like a spoiler but it's really not. The way these character's are described leaves a lot to the imagination. I pictured Riley aka QQ as a white girl with dreads. Umm NO that's not right. LATER in the series more info is dropped that changed her appearance into Zoe Kravitz in my mind!! Knowing that now made so many other things fall into place. So yeah, I'm letting you know now so you aren't a bit confused with the HATE like I was.
Void is super understanding and chill. Reminds me of Lucas from the Hades series by Tate James (just putting that out there for anyone else who fell in love with him and want more of that confident, sexy swag with alpha vibes that stands beside his woman not in the lead) So yeah, Void love him and his dynamic with Riley.
Kitty doesn't get a lot of exposure in this book and since I want to review them all I won't dwell to much in this one. I will simply say she's a free spirit, smart, supportive, and a hetero lifemate to Riley.
This was a good love story. It wasn't as emotionally devastating as the first book. Thankfully Riley's issues are centered around hateful words and harassments. Don't get me wrong, she's dealt with a lot of shit but nothing like Dez.
It's a good read and series. Keep going!!!
Book two introduced us to Riley. I adore Riley she is feisty, alternative, bad ass, yet completely open, chill, and is the mom of the group. She's the champion Dez needs, that all the girl gamers need. It is suggested that these books can be read as stand alones but I feel anyone who does that is seriously cheating themselves of an amazing on going story line.
Full disclosure this might feel like a spoiler but it's really not. The way these character's are described leaves a lot to the imagination. I pictured Riley aka QQ as a white girl with dreads. Umm NO that's not right. LATER in the series more info is dropped that changed her appearance into Zoe Kravitz in my mind!! Knowing that now made so many other things fall into place. So yeah, I'm letting you know now so you aren't a bit confused with the HATE like I was.
Void is super understanding and chill. Reminds me of Lucas from the Hades series by Tate James (just putting that out there for anyone else who fell in love with him and want more of that confident, sexy swag with alpha vibes that stands beside his woman not in the lead) So yeah, Void love him and his dynamic with Riley.
Kitty doesn't get a lot of exposure in this book and since I want to review them all I won't dwell to much in this one. I will simply say she's a free spirit, smart, supportive, and a hetero lifemate to Riley.
This was a good love story. It wasn't as emotionally devastating as the first book. Thankfully Riley's issues are centered around hateful words and harassments. Don't get me wrong, she's dealt with a lot of shit but nothing like Dez.
It's a good read and series. Keep going!!!
The ONLY reason this is 3 stars instead of 4 is because of how the book dragged at the end. I'm not sure but this may have been the longest book in the series so far. If it wasn't, it sure felt like it.
First let me say that I adore Rhaven. I have been rooting for her since she was introduced. She deserves all of the GOOD. The introduction of a trans character was a happy surprise and I was thrilled to read her story. I was all up in my feels. From the bullshit she had to deal with, to her coming out to her family, to the backlash and treatment of her by society.
She is a Gamer Girl who rolled with all the adversity and came out on top.
When Braden was introduced in book one he was a dick. I'm sure we all hated him immediately after the first few interactions. However he totally redeemed himself with Dez and showed that he was so excepting, caring, and loyal. I am not the least bit surprised that he and Rhaven were on the path of an HEA. However the addition of Psyhc and his bond with Rhaven fucked with my emotions. I love that Psych is straight, that he has a connection and pull to Rhaven. I want them to have an HEA. Spoiler there is some poly love in this story but it was a bit misleading.
The KoG is starting to get hella annoying. I feel like I figured out who the leader was in the first book. I swear to glob if it is who I think it is, I'm going to be pissed af.
So for the dragging. I feel like there was a chapter or two of just filler. I understand that everything in this series serves a purpose. But at the same time I got bored. It's like so much was happening then all of a sudden we were just going through the motions. With that said, I was happy to catch up with the Flawed crew and to see how the business has grown. I believe if I'm following the time line correctly it's been 4-5 years since the release of Silk.
First let me say that I adore Rhaven. I have been rooting for her since she was introduced. She deserves all of the GOOD. The introduction of a trans character was a happy surprise and I was thrilled to read her story. I was all up in my feels. From the bullshit she had to deal with, to her coming out to her family, to the backlash and treatment of her by society.
She is a Gamer Girl who rolled with all the adversity and came out on top.
When Braden was introduced in book one he was a dick. I'm sure we all hated him immediately after the first few interactions. However he totally redeemed himself with Dez and showed that he was so excepting, caring, and loyal. I am not the least bit surprised that he and Rhaven were on the path of an HEA. However the addition of Psyhc and his bond with Rhaven fucked with my emotions. I love that Psych is straight, that he has a connection and pull to Rhaven. I want them to have an HEA. Spoiler there is some poly love in this story but it was a bit misleading.
The KoG is starting to get hella annoying. I feel like I figured out who the leader was in the first book. I swear to glob if it is who I think it is, I'm going to be pissed af.
So for the dragging. I feel like there was a chapter or two of just filler. I understand that everything in this series serves a purpose. But at the same time I got bored. It's like so much was happening then all of a sudden we were just going through the motions. With that said, I was happy to catch up with the Flawed crew and to see how the business has grown. I believe if I'm following the time line correctly it's been 4-5 years since the release of Silk.
Overall this series was fan-fucking-tastic. There is so much to love. The diversity, the suspense and action, the relationships both romantic and platonic. So many friendships and family units were forged. This series can only truly be enjoyed by someone who is open minded and supportive of all human beings.
Couples!!!
I was going to do a breakdown of each couple but decided against it. If you are going to read this series, I don't want my review influencing your opinion of anyone. I will say that each woman is unique and strong in their own way. I appreciate the diversity of the women, their beauty, body types, and personalities all differed, as were the men. All of the men in this series were likable. They were all strong but not over the stop alphas. If I had to choose favorites it would be Murder and Jason. Favorite ladies are Rhaven and Zara.
I am so glad that I found this series and will be reading everything Auryn Hadley produces.
Couples!!!
I was going to do a breakdown of each couple but decided against it. If you are going to read this series, I don't want my review influencing your opinion of anyone. I will say that each woman is unique and strong in their own way. I appreciate the diversity of the women, their beauty, body types, and personalities all differed, as were the men. All of the men in this series were likable. They were all strong but not over the stop alphas. If I had to choose favorites it would be Murder and Jason. Favorite ladies are Rhaven and Zara.
I am so glad that I found this series and will be reading everything Auryn Hadley produces.
I struggled with this one. Usually I can read a book this size in two days. But about 51% through I had to put this down. I was just so frustrated with Dakota and her lame ass analytical bullshit. I defended some of the harsher reviews of the first book where women said teens having sex was gross. One chick even suggested it was harmful and compared high school romances to pedophilia!! Umm NO. Twilight had hotter sex scenes than the vanilla of this series. NOT that I'm complaining, just sayin...
So yeah, again I have no issue with a 16 year old getting laid because I was getting laid at 16 okay. But the uncomfortable circumstances that lead up to the actual sex was just a bit much for me. It wasn't dark it was just WTF. So yeah, put this book down for a few days. Read Queen of Anarchy by Eva Ashwood (fucking hot) and Hating and Dating Your Boss with Style by Alina Jacobs (funny rom com) then came back.
I'm not sure if I just needed that break or what but OMFG shit popped off. I absolutely LOVE Justin. Serial killers are the best. He's charismatic, charming, intelligent, and sure a bit crazy.. a lot of bit crazy but dude I was vibing with him.
Chas is my favorite of the guys. Love his chemistry with Dakota. Tess is less evil in this but still fucking annoying as hell. Kimber... that bitch. All I can say is before I thought this book was too long, then towards the end I was wishing there was more.
So suspenseful and exciting. I think that I prefer the overall serial killer storyline MORE than the romance aspect. Not sure if I will read anymore high school romances after this. Wait that's a lie, Six Tryst Venom by Penelope Douglas is a high school romance and it's epic. Actually all her shit is BUT I digress. This is a GOOD SERIES and I'm excited for the final book. I'm team #seattleslayer
So yeah, again I have no issue with a 16 year old getting laid because I was getting laid at 16 okay. But the uncomfortable circumstances that lead up to the actual sex was just a bit much for me. It wasn't dark it was just WTF. So yeah, put this book down for a few days. Read Queen of Anarchy by Eva Ashwood (fucking hot) and Hating and Dating Your Boss with Style by Alina Jacobs (funny rom com) then came back.
I'm not sure if I just needed that break or what but OMFG shit popped off. I absolutely LOVE Justin. Serial killers are the best. He's charismatic, charming, intelligent, and sure a bit crazy.. a lot of bit crazy but dude I was vibing with him.
Chas is my favorite of the guys. Love his chemistry with Dakota. Tess is less evil in this but still fucking annoying as hell. Kimber... that bitch. All I can say is before I thought this book was too long, then towards the end I was wishing there was more.
So suspenseful and exciting. I think that I prefer the overall serial killer storyline MORE than the romance aspect. Not sure if I will read anymore high school romances after this. Wait that's a lie, Six Tryst Venom by Penelope Douglas is a high school romance and it's epic. Actually all her shit is BUT I digress. This is a GOOD SERIES and I'm excited for the final book. I'm team #seattleslayer
Is it sad that I was more interested in Crawford than Mike?? Idk, I know this is an enemies to lovers romance but he had some seriously savage moments. He was projecting his insecurities like a laser gun. I really enjoyed Phoebe. Sadly she isn't one of the top for me when it comes to Svensson love interests but she definitely held her own. As always I appreciate the diversity in shape and style with the ladies. She's definitely rocking a DDD or higher. So her struggles were relatable for me.
I really really liked CJ and Mac. Both individually and as a couple. They weren't annoying, overly analytical, or dramatic. CJ's backstory was unexpected and appreciated. The fact that she had a happy and positive childhood despite the circumstances was refreshing. I enjoyed the overall storyline that tackled a sensitive community issue. I wish Lynsay had pushed the limits a bit more on it but I also get that this series is focused around immortal love stories and isn't required to do a 20/20 special every other book.
Overall it was a good read filled with laughter, lost, understanding, and solid communication.
Overall it was a good read filled with laughter, lost, understanding, and solid communication.
I devoured this series. So much so that I couldn't be bothered to leave a review or rate the last two books until I was completely finished.
First of all, I have loved Wes since the beginning. He is adorkable and I'm so glad that he maintains his shy, awkward, demeanor while obtaining a new level of confidence and bad assary.
Not gonna lie the few chapters mad me bad. Up until those few pages I had always loved Kit. But she pissed me off. She made some cliché shitty choices that I'm tired of seeing heroines make.
But it is what it is. Also, Eleyna can choke on a dick.
First of all, I have loved Wes since the beginning. He is adorkable and I'm so glad that he maintains his shy, awkward, demeanor while obtaining a new level of confidence and bad assary.
Not gonna lie the few chapters mad me bad. Up until those few pages I had always loved Kit. But she pissed me off. She made some cliché shitty choices that I'm tired of seeing heroines make.
But it is what it is. Also, Eleyna can choke on a dick.