Siobhan Davis (1)

This is an incredible romance that had me hooked from start to finish. The story of Sydney and Jared, torn apart by lies and brought back together by fate, left me feeling all the emotions. Siobhan Davis knows how to craft a heart-wrenching tale, and this book delivered on every level - joy, heartbreak, and surprising revelations. The characters felt so real, and the supporting cast added depth to the narrative. The ending left me in awe and filled with hope. If you want a book that will show more grip your heart and reaffirm your belief in love, this is an absolute must-read. show less

Oh my goodness!!!! Firstly be warned there are many triggers of abuse and bullying in this book! My, oh my!!! I ADORE the main character of Abigail!!!! For what this young lady has endured her entire life, and especially what happens in this book.... Hats off to her! Time and time again she remains fierce and true to herself. Definitely NOT your typical bully book, and boy does it leave you wanting more, more, MORE!!! Abby grew up in great wealth, but FAR from a pampered princess. She and show more her twin Drew attend an elite school and are part of "The Elite", aka those that run the school. Against her will, at age TEN she became engaged to a fellow elite...the last person on earth she'd want to be with. At the lowest point in her life she meets a random, hunky stranger that she thought she never see again. SURPRISE!!! Guess who shows up as a new student? All kinds of games are afoot, and our Abby is at the center. Desperately trying to keep her head above water and figure who are friend of foe. Can she trust anyone? Even her twin is suspect in her heart of hearts. Layers of deception, betrayal and intrigue continue to unfurl page after page. Will Abigail gain her freedom? Can she trust anyone? Is everyone playing her? Dive into this EPIC read!!! I cannot wait for book two, because you will scream for more after the final word ends on a massive cliffhanger. Well played Ms Davis... Well played show less

As an avid reader of new adult romances, I was captivated by Siobhan Davis's series. This box set, filled with heart-wrenching twists and exclusive content, took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I followed the story of a girl torn between her childhood sweetheart Reeve and the intriguing Dillon from Trinity College Dublin. The depth of her struggle, set against Hollywood's glare, resonated with me deeply. Each character's love, betrayal, and healing journey felt intensely personal as if I show more were living through each moment. Siobhan Davis masterfully weaves a tale of love's complexities, making it a must-read for those who cherish angsty, emotion-packed stories. It's more than a book; it's an experience that left me both shattered and hopeful. show less

Reverse harems seem to be the thing this year, and I was very curious to see how this author was going to handle it—especially after reading the blurb. I was not disappointed.

Tori is an average teenager, whose life is running well. She's got friends, a nice family, a great boyfriend and good grades. When she accidentally bumps into a creepy guy at the mall, things race toward craziness. Not only does she feel horribly ill, but as her friends drive her home, the guy drops out of the sky show more into the middle of the road and attacks. With superpowers. Tori should be scared out of her wits, but instead, a voice brings calm and suddenly, she's wielding powers, which should be impossible. As if this isn't strange enough, four hot guys appear at her school and are so fixated on her, that it's more than weird. Her whole world is about to be flipped upside down, and she wishes it wouldn't, especially since it means that everything she knows might be destroyed.

Tori has bite. She's not a lost teen but stands with both feet in life and is sure she knows what she wants. Pretty much. She's a refreshing character in so far that she does not carry in baggage. Her decisions aren't always great, she sometimes misses the obvious, but then, she is only a teen and manages everything thrown at her fairly well. In other words, she got sharp edges but no more than a normal person, and definitely is a character to root for.

As is with common with this author, the story never borders on boring. Every page brings something new as Tori fights her way to discover the truth and everything else thrown at her. There are intense fight scenes, which hold all the needed detail to keep tension and excitement high. And the emotional development and hurdles leave nothing to be desired. This is a well-rounded read for fans of fast-paced tension with enough character depth to hold the whole way through. Through the science fiction elements in, and it's a treat.

The reverse harem aspect is much better done than I expected. Considering Tori starts out with a long-term boyfriend, who she is very emotionally attached to, this seemed like a strange starting point for a reverse harem. But it worked. Tori's situation unfolds at the right pace to make the transition click. She doesn't come across as an air-headed slut but is drawn into a situation where her reactions are mostly understandable. It's hard not to feel sorry for her 'guy', but the reasoning is steered so she really doesn't have much choice. Her feelings are genuine enough to make her sympathetic.

The four guys are cliche—Mr. Outgoing, Mr. Shy/Intelligent, Mr. Hard/Fighter, and Mr. Cold (to hide true feelings). But they work with the sheer delight this genre holds. Each one holds their charms, and every reader will find their own favorite. It's a bit of instant love, which the author, however, does ground with solid reasons and background information—so kudos on that point. That every alien seems to want to have his way with Tori, even the evil ones, does send things a little over the top, and there are a few scenes and attitudes which pushes this above the PG 13 level and a little beyond that. But it doesn't go to the extreme and remains in the realm for more mature Young Adult audiences.

This was an exciting read with tons of science fiction elements, which keep the reverse harem from taking complete reign and lay the basis for a lot of adventure to come. I'll definitely be picking up book two, and look forward to seeing where all of this is going and what battles the universe holds for Tori. Because it appears that fate has quite a bit in store. show less