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Vengeance is Mine #1
Raise Hell
Once upon a time, I was innocent — and then they destroyed me.
Left me for dead.
The boys of Havoc House don’t think I remember what they did to me.
But they’re going to pay for all of it.
I’ll cross each of them off my list until I’m the last one standing. And I will do anything to make it happen.
Even pretend to fall in love.
People like to say that revenge is a dish best served cold. But it takes planning and patience to seek true vengeance when you’ve been wronged.
And the best revenge takes time. You have to smile when you want to scream. Laugh, when you want to cry.
Play nice, while you dream about going for the jugular.
For that, you need boiling rage.
I am the cleansing fire that will burn St. Bart’s Prep to the ground.
Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord.
But I can’t wait on heaven, so instead I’ll raise hell.
Coming November 2020
Left me for dead.
The boys of Havoc House don’t think I remember what they did to me.
But they’re going to pay for all of it.
I’ll cross each of them off my list until I’m the last one standing. And I will do anything to make it happen.
Even pretend to fall in love.
People like to say that revenge is a dish best served cold. But it takes planning and patience to seek true vengeance when you’ve been wronged.
And the best revenge takes time. You have to smile when you want to scream. Laugh, when you want to cry.
Play nice, while you dream about going for the jugular.
For that, you need boiling rage.
I am the cleansing fire that will burn St. Bart’s Prep to the ground.
Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord.
But I can’t wait on heaven, so instead I’ll raise hell.
Coming November 2020
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2020
About the author
Ashley Gee
7 books332 followersAshley Gee is a romance author and part-time adult. She lives in Indiana with her husband, two children, two cats, two dogs and partridge in a pear tree (okay not really!). She doesn’t enjoy long walks on the beach because the sand gets everywhere but can often be found binging Netflix and drinking wine from Kroger. Her books feature brooding boys and the girls who bring them to their knees. And the one thing she loves more than anything else is talking about herself in the third person.
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November 25, 2020
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RAISE HELL: is the first full length romance book in the series 'vengeance is mine', by New to me Author Ashley Gee. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
It all starts the night of the senior members initiation night, Bacchanal being one of the biggest parties of the year. A night where anything goes where they can full-fill their darkest desires, and where Havoc House, at St. Bart's in turn turns a blind eye on most things other than murder.
Havoc House is composed of some of the most privileged sons on the eastern seaboard. Most of our fathers were Havoc Boys before us, and we will graduate into lives of excess and extreme wealth. Membership in Havoc House is lifelong, including all the benefits and responsibilities.
But it's that night when a boy stumbles across a girl, laying face down on the ground, Unconscious, in the dead of night, wearing a tattered dress, blood and bruises marring her body making her unrecognisable.
Whispers that the girl is Olivia Pratt.
Then she just disappears, no complaint made to the police, just silence, nobody knows what happened to her..
Until now..
Six months later Olivia is back. And she's gunning for the Havoc Boys, because one of them left her for dead...Cole Bryant, Nolan Lennox, Vaughn Ashbridge and their fearless president of Havoc House, Drake Van Koch.
Having Olivia back threatens everything the Havoc Boys have worked towards. Drake decides to make her life a living hell so that she will leave with her tail between her legs. But he never countered on the attractions she evokes out of him.
I want to hurt her
I want to break her,
so I can out her back together again.
want her to forget that any other guys have ever existed.
Being that I'm a cover hoe can more often times than not turn into duds, this took me by surprise with how good it actually was, straight away I was pulled into the storyline, never wanting it to end, never knowing that I was chasing a cliffy, and it’s a doozy, one that I'll be down for a while until that next book is released. One that has me uttering a few choice words unapologetically! Needing, wanting that next book right the f#ck now!
This could've been like all the other books out there on the market but a few twists and a tough heroine makes this one stick out above the rest.
Twists and turns, boys in masks, one girl who is going to flip these boys on their heads, and the boys who rule the school won't know whats hit them, the whole book keeps you on tenterhooks, mystery and suspense, this book ticked so many boxes!
* Teaser used is made by the author *
December 5, 2020
Have to think about my review a bit. I didn't partially like the heroine so .. that's an issue. I could explain my reasons but that would be spoilering the book. What it comes down to is another female that can't seem to control her sexual urges even when dealing with an asshole ..possibly even violent hero (she didn't know at the time) ..
Can't say much more than that I'm afraid .. except it ended in a fucking cliffhanger and I am so done with those..
Can't say much more than that I'm afraid .. except it ended in a fucking cliffhanger and I am so done with those..
May 10, 2022
New to me author so I had no idea what I was getting into - well this one was pretty good. I wouldn't say it was bully, maybe enemies to lovers. Still that would be pretty light in my opinion. I think the actually story of the college and the havoc house overshadowed that part which was totally fine too.
I found the story to be intriguing. It kept me interested with enough twist and turns to keep me on edge.
One badass girl full of hot fiery vengeance plans to take down a group of men so powerful that anything they do can be wiped away or swept under a rug. She'll start with the most untouchable guy first then it will all fall like dominoes. She will try her hardest not to fall for the charm of Drake. Being the president of havoc house she knows that he is her in to find out the information she is determined to fin and he will stop at nothing to get her to leave. To keep secrets hidden and away from her.
Ends in a nasty cliffhanger and makes me want to start on book two asap!
I found the story to be intriguing. It kept me interested with enough twist and turns to keep me on edge.
One badass girl full of hot fiery vengeance plans to take down a group of men so powerful that anything they do can be wiped away or swept under a rug. She'll start with the most untouchable guy first then it will all fall like dominoes. She will try her hardest not to fall for the charm of Drake. Being the president of havoc house she knows that he is her in to find out the information she is determined to fin and he will stop at nothing to get her to leave. To keep secrets hidden and away from her.
Ends in a nasty cliffhanger and makes me want to start on book two asap!
December 4, 2020
Loved it!
I cannot wait for more! This book was intense and fast paced which I absolutely love and need to keep my attention! Loved it and I'm so ready for more!
I cannot wait for more! This book was intense and fast paced which I absolutely love and need to keep my attention! Loved it and I'm so ready for more!
December 7, 2020
***4 "WREAK HAVOC!!!" stars***
AVAILABLE NOW!
"Is it a sin to wish you could bring down the wrath of heaven?"
Color me impressed!!!! For real!!!
I was craving this story since my eyes landed on the cover and I'm beyond happy that my insticts were right...
This was my very first book by Ashley Gee and it was a very promising start in a very intriguing story!!
Yep, the general idea is not that original, but some of the twists in here are making this book worthy of your time!!!
And yes, after that ending... OMG!!!! Give me more, Ashley!!! I need some f**king answers!!!!
I just need MORE!!!!
"The Havoc Boys, and especially Drake Van Koch, think that they can handle me.
I'm about to handle them."
Well, everything started at Bacchanal, a big deal/party for the Havoc House....
One of the Havoc Boys is stumbling upon a young girl's almost dead and ugly bruised body... He feels bad for the whole situation and he is torned between what it's right and what he has signed up for...
Everyone is supposing that this unrecognizible face belongs to Olivia Pratt... and from that moment, noone is seeing her again around campus...
"Havoc means brotherhood over blood.
Havoc means never having to apologize.
Havoc is for life."
Six months forward and a new school year is starting at St. Bart's...
A familiar blonde girl is stepping into campus wearing a leather jacket with the writing: RAISE HELL.
Olivia Pratt is back and everything that the Havoc Boys has worked for is in jeopardy...
Olivia is back and she is ready to raise hell upon the Havoc Boys's heads...
Her main targets are Nolan Lennox, Vaughn Ashbridge, Cole Bryant and their president, Drake Van Koch.
It's time for Olivia to get her revenge and she is determined to do everything it takes to receive it!!!
But with what cost???
"When I find out which of them is responsible for what happened, nothing will stop me from destroying him. I'll destroy them all, if that's what it takes."
Of course, the Havoc Boys are not very happy with Olivia's return. They need her to stay away from school and they are determined to do anything in order to keep her away...
Drake is the one who has to make it happen... and he will do whatever it takes, even though his heart is deciding to play games with him while in her presence...
From that moment a weird and fascinating game of cat and mouse is starting....
"I just have to turn her against herself. I'm going to screw with her mind. And her body. Then, I'm going to destroy her."
What will happen after all???
Will Olivia receive justice and knowledge of what really happened to her back then???
Will the Havoc Boys earn the upper hand??? What secrets are lying around the academy and Havoc House???
"We're all drowing in secrets and lies. It won't take much more before we all get swallowed up whole."
Gawd I loved Olivia and Drake so much...
They were in a way both trapped and they became each other's safe heaven...
But there were things beyond them that were standing in between them...
Yep, Drake was cruel toward her and he made some questionable things in order to be what his "brothers" wanted him, but he was really a very nice person...
He was so thoughtful and he was so different from the rest of the Boys and that's giving him points on my book!!!
"I'm on the top of the heap, king of the castle. Everything should be good. Then Olivia Pratt blew back onto campus with the destructive force of a hurricane."
"This girl gets under my skin more than anyone else has in my life. Every time she opens her mouth, my blood starts to boil."
As for Olivia??? That girl was a fighter... She was refusing to get shit from anyone and she knew where she was standing as a person!!! Of course, she was having her own secrets to hide!!!
These two were explosive when they were at each other's presence even when they were refusing to acknowledge that there was a big pull between them!!!
"Those gorgeous eyes full of hate and anger seared my soul. But everyone knows the devil wears a pretty face when he entices you to sin.
"I hate how much he affects me. My body doesn't seem to realize how much it's supposed to hate him."
Pfff!!! Honestly, after that ending, i need more and soon!!!
The agony is killing me of how the things will turn out after all...
Except of Olivia and Drake, I'm very intrigued by the Havoc Boys, even though i didn't really liked them... Cole was an okay dude, but Vaughn and especially Nolan are sketchy as fuck!!!
Please, Ashley!!! Don't make me wait for too long!!! I need answers and I need them right NOW!!!
"Everyone here lies like they breathe, except for you. You use the truth like a battering ram, crashing through everything that gets in your way. At least, that's what I thought. But maybe you're the biggest liar of them all."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
AVAILABLE NOW!
"Is it a sin to wish you could bring down the wrath of heaven?"
Color me impressed!!!! For real!!!
I was craving this story since my eyes landed on the cover and I'm beyond happy that my insticts were right...
This was my very first book by Ashley Gee and it was a very promising start in a very intriguing story!!
Yep, the general idea is not that original, but some of the twists in here are making this book worthy of your time!!!
And yes, after that ending... OMG!!!! Give me more, Ashley!!! I need some f**king answers!!!!
I just need MORE!!!!
"The Havoc Boys, and especially Drake Van Koch, think that they can handle me.
I'm about to handle them."
Well, everything started at Bacchanal, a big deal/party for the Havoc House....
One of the Havoc Boys is stumbling upon a young girl's almost dead and ugly bruised body... He feels bad for the whole situation and he is torned between what it's right and what he has signed up for...
Everyone is supposing that this unrecognizible face belongs to Olivia Pratt... and from that moment, noone is seeing her again around campus...
"Havoc means brotherhood over blood.
Havoc means never having to apologize.
Havoc is for life."
Six months forward and a new school year is starting at St. Bart's...
A familiar blonde girl is stepping into campus wearing a leather jacket with the writing: RAISE HELL.
Olivia Pratt is back and everything that the Havoc Boys has worked for is in jeopardy...
Olivia is back and she is ready to raise hell upon the Havoc Boys's heads...
Her main targets are Nolan Lennox, Vaughn Ashbridge, Cole Bryant and their president, Drake Van Koch.
It's time for Olivia to get her revenge and she is determined to do everything it takes to receive it!!!
But with what cost???
"When I find out which of them is responsible for what happened, nothing will stop me from destroying him. I'll destroy them all, if that's what it takes."
Of course, the Havoc Boys are not very happy with Olivia's return. They need her to stay away from school and they are determined to do anything in order to keep her away...
Drake is the one who has to make it happen... and he will do whatever it takes, even though his heart is deciding to play games with him while in her presence...
From that moment a weird and fascinating game of cat and mouse is starting....
"I just have to turn her against herself. I'm going to screw with her mind. And her body. Then, I'm going to destroy her."
What will happen after all???
Will Olivia receive justice and knowledge of what really happened to her back then???
Will the Havoc Boys earn the upper hand??? What secrets are lying around the academy and Havoc House???
"We're all drowing in secrets and lies. It won't take much more before we all get swallowed up whole."
Gawd I loved Olivia and Drake so much...
They were in a way both trapped and they became each other's safe heaven...
But there were things beyond them that were standing in between them...
Yep, Drake was cruel toward her and he made some questionable things in order to be what his "brothers" wanted him, but he was really a very nice person...
He was so thoughtful and he was so different from the rest of the Boys and that's giving him points on my book!!!
"I'm on the top of the heap, king of the castle. Everything should be good. Then Olivia Pratt blew back onto campus with the destructive force of a hurricane."
"This girl gets under my skin more than anyone else has in my life. Every time she opens her mouth, my blood starts to boil."
As for Olivia??? That girl was a fighter... She was refusing to get shit from anyone and she knew where she was standing as a person!!! Of course, she was having her own secrets to hide!!!
These two were explosive when they were at each other's presence even when they were refusing to acknowledge that there was a big pull between them!!!
"Those gorgeous eyes full of hate and anger seared my soul. But everyone knows the devil wears a pretty face when he entices you to sin.
"I hate how much he affects me. My body doesn't seem to realize how much it's supposed to hate him."
Pfff!!! Honestly, after that ending, i need more and soon!!!
The agony is killing me of how the things will turn out after all...
Except of Olivia and Drake, I'm very intrigued by the Havoc Boys, even though i didn't really liked them... Cole was an okay dude, but Vaughn and especially Nolan are sketchy as fuck!!!
Please, Ashley!!! Don't make me wait for too long!!! I need answers and I need them right NOW!!!
"Everyone here lies like they breathe, except for you. You use the truth like a battering ram, crashing through everything that gets in your way. At least, that's what I thought. But maybe you're the biggest liar of them all."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
March 21, 2021
After reading and loving Ashley's debut book, Necessary Cruelty, I was super excited for Raise Hell.
There was definitely no disappointment here! Ashley gee is becoming one of my favourite bully romance/enemies to lovers writers because she writes bully romance with a difference so well!!!
From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked. It was dark, addictive, mysterious, suspenseful and one seriously good read.
There is so much mystery around what happened to Olivia that night and pretty early on, we are given a twist that I never expected! I wont lie. I had my suspicions early on about who may be involved and they were kind of right but of course, Ashley threw in a few more little twists that were not expected at all.
Be prepared for a cliffhanger ending that will leave you screaming!! I have no idea what is going to happen in the next book!! But I need it asap!!! I am ready for whatever journey Ashley has in store for us.
There was definitely no disappointment here! Ashley gee is becoming one of my favourite bully romance/enemies to lovers writers because she writes bully romance with a difference so well!!!
From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked. It was dark, addictive, mysterious, suspenseful and one seriously good read.
There is so much mystery around what happened to Olivia that night and pretty early on, we are given a twist that I never expected! I wont lie. I had my suspicions early on about who may be involved and they were kind of right but of course, Ashley threw in a few more little twists that were not expected at all.
Be prepared for a cliffhanger ending that will leave you screaming!! I have no idea what is going to happen in the next book!! But I need it asap!!! I am ready for whatever journey Ashley has in store for us.
April 22, 2021
Evangeline + Drake ⭐️⭐️⭐️ to be continued 😍
November 15, 2020
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book from Book Sirens and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Y’all, this book is outstanding.
On the night of the Bacchanal, Drake stumbles across Olivia Pratt nearly beaten to death in the forest. A night of sex and excess has gone too far, but as leader of Havoc House at the exclusive St. Bartholomew’s College, it’s bros before hoes, always.
Six months later, no one is more surprised than the smoldering Havoc House boys when Olivia - as beautiful and perfect as a fallen angel - waltzes back into St. Bartholomew’s as if she owns the place.
Olivia is determined to get revenge on those who ruined her life and left her for dead, and her sights are set on Havoc House. Feeling threatened by Olivia and her sudden appearance, Drake decides he and his boys are going to go full destroy mode on her, but he finds himself internally torn by the effect Olivia is having on him, especially since she seems different now - bolder, edgier, sexier … something.
I loved this book from the very first page to the last. There are a lot of moving parts in this book, but to say any more would absolutely ruin it. The mystery of why Drake finds Olivia so alluring when he barely even remembers her aside from finding her in the woods that night is a large part of the beauty of this book.
And hey, I loved the character of Olivia. She is fierce and fine and gives no fucks. She has a plan and is ready to execute.
If you love bully romances with some serious smolder and love to analyze characters as you watch the mysteries unwind, then this is for you! Just be advised that this is the first in a series, and it leaves the reader on quite a cliffy.
I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Y’all, this book is outstanding.
On the night of the Bacchanal, Drake stumbles across Olivia Pratt nearly beaten to death in the forest. A night of sex and excess has gone too far, but as leader of Havoc House at the exclusive St. Bartholomew’s College, it’s bros before hoes, always.
Six months later, no one is more surprised than the smoldering Havoc House boys when Olivia - as beautiful and perfect as a fallen angel - waltzes back into St. Bartholomew’s as if she owns the place.
Olivia is determined to get revenge on those who ruined her life and left her for dead, and her sights are set on Havoc House. Feeling threatened by Olivia and her sudden appearance, Drake decides he and his boys are going to go full destroy mode on her, but he finds himself internally torn by the effect Olivia is having on him, especially since she seems different now - bolder, edgier, sexier … something.
I loved this book from the very first page to the last. There are a lot of moving parts in this book, but to say any more would absolutely ruin it. The mystery of why Drake finds Olivia so alluring when he barely even remembers her aside from finding her in the woods that night is a large part of the beauty of this book.
And hey, I loved the character of Olivia. She is fierce and fine and gives no fucks. She has a plan and is ready to execute.
If you love bully romances with some serious smolder and love to analyze characters as you watch the mysteries unwind, then this is for you! Just be advised that this is the first in a series, and it leaves the reader on quite a cliffy.
I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
November 25, 2020
This was so good! Gah, can't wait for more.
Olivia was left for the dead at a Havoc party. And now she's back to find out who's the one who did a number on her. She already knows it was a Havoc somebody. But she has yet to find out a name.
This is where the story's already spinning. When you'll get to this part, it'll blow your mind!
Insert Drake, a part (the leader) of the Havoc boys. He's dead set on destorying her completely. Now that she's back, she's a treat to them all.
But little by little she's showing her teeth, she's not backing down and she's as cocky as she can get. Drake's confused, Olivia wasn't even on his radar months ago, and now she's all he can think about. She's no longer a quiet mouse and it confuses the heck out of them boys.
She's a challenge.
We get to be blown away at the beginning, and the more the story goes on, the more secrets we unravel. One thing that stood out particularly to me was Drake, as to not falling to his knees for the girl. He gets swayed, but he also delivers the deadly punch.
Crazy beautiful!
Olivia was left for the dead at a Havoc party. And now she's back to find out who's the one who did a number on her. She already knows it was a Havoc somebody. But she has yet to find out a name.
This is where the story's already spinning. When you'll get to this part, it'll blow your mind!
Insert Drake, a part (the leader) of the Havoc boys. He's dead set on destorying her completely. Now that she's back, she's a treat to them all.
But little by little she's showing her teeth, she's not backing down and she's as cocky as she can get. Drake's confused, Olivia wasn't even on his radar months ago, and now she's all he can think about. She's no longer a quiet mouse and it confuses the heck out of them boys.
She's a challenge.
We get to be blown away at the beginning, and the more the story goes on, the more secrets we unravel. One thing that stood out particularly to me was Drake, as to not falling to his knees for the girl. He gets swayed, but he also delivers the deadly punch.
Crazy beautiful!
July 8, 2021
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5
Steam: 🔥/3
Plot: 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
Genre: Bully romance/secret society/trigger warnings
Raise hell By: Ashley Gee
Wow I didn't know what to expect going into this book, I went in with just looking at the cover. I'm happy I did this was an awesome surprise. So many twists and turns with so much VENGEANCE and angst. The book starts off with a bang and never stops. It kept me so hooked. Be warned the cliffhanger is deadly but the second book is already out so I'm here for it!! This book was plotted so well and the heroine such a badass strong character. Of course the hero is a huge asshole but I just knew there was so much more to him!! Honestly the first twist blew my mind, and it kept getting better and better. Was raise hell perfect? Hell no but it was so entertaining and the author definitely put in some hard work to make this an awesome one. I'm excited for more by her 100%
Trigger warnings ⚠️ below
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R*pe & Assault. Graphic scenes.
Steam: 🔥/3
Plot: 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
Genre: Bully romance/secret society/trigger warnings
Raise hell By: Ashley Gee
Wow I didn't know what to expect going into this book, I went in with just looking at the cover. I'm happy I did this was an awesome surprise. So many twists and turns with so much VENGEANCE and angst. The book starts off with a bang and never stops. It kept me so hooked. Be warned the cliffhanger is deadly but the second book is already out so I'm here for it!! This book was plotted so well and the heroine such a badass strong character. Of course the hero is a huge asshole but I just knew there was so much more to him!! Honestly the first twist blew my mind, and it kept getting better and better. Was raise hell perfect? Hell no but it was so entertaining and the author definitely put in some hard work to make this an awesome one. I'm excited for more by her 100%
Trigger warnings ⚠️ below
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R*pe & Assault. Graphic scenes.
November 30, 2020
An attention-grabbing story from the from chapter 1 as during a Havoc secret-society party Drake comes across the physically traumatized body of Olivia and grabbles with what to do. The brotherhood must be protected at all costs. Olivia returns to the elite Bart's College on a course of revenge for the life-threatening wrong done to her. But who's to blame? In the midst of discoveries and as their attraction grows, are they friends or enemies?
This story was a thrilling, emotional ride with a confident, strong, but vulnerable heroine, Olivia, and an alpha jerk, Drake. Tension, sexual chemistry amidst mystery held my attention throughout the storyline. Great surprises in that not everything is as it seems; not everyone, as she appeared. I loved the diversity of characters in the book -- the hero, the sister. Some personalities didn’t present as distinctly as the two main characters and the sister, for instance, Vaughn vs. others, but the character development, the interaction among the characters, were excellent. I loved the inner turmoil in Drake coupled with his alpha attitude. My favorite scene is the book occurred in the chapel. Holy taboo fire!
This book is a slower burn, not a stand-alone with a hangover of a cliffhanger. An overall well-written, enjoyable read. 4.5 stars
This story was a thrilling, emotional ride with a confident, strong, but vulnerable heroine, Olivia, and an alpha jerk, Drake. Tension, sexual chemistry amidst mystery held my attention throughout the storyline. Great surprises in that not everything is as it seems; not everyone, as she appeared. I loved the diversity of characters in the book -- the hero, the sister. Some personalities didn’t present as distinctly as the two main characters and the sister, for instance, Vaughn vs. others, but the character development, the interaction among the characters, were excellent. I loved the inner turmoil in Drake coupled with his alpha attitude. My favorite scene is the book occurred in the chapel. Holy taboo fire!
This book is a slower burn, not a stand-alone with a hangover of a cliffhanger. An overall well-written, enjoyable read. 4.5 stars
February 7, 2021
God damn it! I need book 2 now!!
This book had me hooked from the very first page. The mystery and suspense, the lies and betrayal, vengeance and the off the scale sexual chemistry made it so I couldn’t put this book down!
I was so intrigued that I stayed up late into the night because I needed answers. I thought I knew where this book was going, let me tell you, I had ZERO idea!
The heroine was badass. The guys were broody, secretive and mysterious. The plot was amazing and fast paced and I can’t wait to read book two.
This book had me hooked from the very first page. The mystery and suspense, the lies and betrayal, vengeance and the off the scale sexual chemistry made it so I couldn’t put this book down!
I was so intrigued that I stayed up late into the night because I needed answers. I thought I knew where this book was going, let me tell you, I had ZERO idea!
The heroine was badass. The guys were broody, secretive and mysterious. The plot was amazing and fast paced and I can’t wait to read book two.
March 22, 2021
This books feels like the Twin Lies duet series by S.M. Soto where one twin is trying to find out what happened/ who was responsible for what happened to her other twin. I feel like the story had a scope to be bigger and better but as usual, something felt off about it.
The story is about Evangeline Pratt who's pretending to be her identical twin sister, Olivia Pratt. Olivia was found barely conscious and visibly harmed sexually and physically to the point where no one could even recognise her. She's in a coma and in comes her flighty Evangeline, who's looking for answers as to what really happened. Evangeline is the complete opposite of Olivia. Where Olivia is the sweet rule follower twin, Evangeline is the twin who's most likely to have verbal spars with their father after being in and out of juvie for several petty crimes. She decides to pretend to be Olivia and go back to the prestigious St. Bart's college to find answers about what exactly happened to her sister and ends up meeting Drake, the hot senior who's part of a very exclusive and elusive club called The Havoc House.
This club that includes only the male gender from families who are crazy rich for generations reminded me of the other exclusive group, Court, from the Court High series by Eden O'Neill where the members all stand together and protect each other.
It's crazy how the story starts with Evangeline being all confident, making people think that Olivia went through a personality change after her attack. Well yes, that's how people cope with a graveous physical and sexual assault people. 🤦🏾♀️
The story gets so predictable like the other "bully romances" when Evangeline soon gets derailed from her path because of hot and mysterious Drake. I wanted a lot more angst and a lot more actual looking for secrets to pop out. It just felt like the only thing Evangeline really did to find anything was entertain Drake's sudden fascination with her and make attempts to read Olivia's hospital and police records. I would have appreciated if she did something crazy against the guys of Havoc House after 'certain information' got leaked with regards to their involvement with Olivia's condition but nope..Drake takes up her time completely and we see how a strong female protagonist ends up becoming the type of girl to say that she suddenly is in love with the very guy who's tried to kick her out of the college and made several sexist comments with regards to how girls are asking for it by the way they dress.
The amount of slut shaming and degrading comments about how Olivia wasn't really hurt and that she was simply crying wolf just because she wanted male attention made me annoyed. It brings out the age old argument as to why are women treated horribly simply for wanting to dress the way they want to or have more than one sexual partner while men are celebrated for being a "manwhore"?!! It's 2021 and it's just sad that eventhough we've seen strides in technology and have seen crazy strides in basic rights which was barely non existent several decades ago, but calling women sluts or saying that they are asking for it because of their clothing well ..that's never going to change huh??!
The story ends with a cliffhanger as is usual with stories like this. And the only reason I will continue is because I want to know what exactly happened to Olivia and where exactly things went wrong. And yes, I'd love to see Drake mentally kick himself for treating Evangeline like shit all because he didn't realise the existence of twins in the Pratt family.
The story is about Evangeline Pratt who's pretending to be her identical twin sister, Olivia Pratt. Olivia was found barely conscious and visibly harmed sexually and physically to the point where no one could even recognise her. She's in a coma and in comes her flighty Evangeline, who's looking for answers as to what really happened. Evangeline is the complete opposite of Olivia. Where Olivia is the sweet rule follower twin, Evangeline is the twin who's most likely to have verbal spars with their father after being in and out of juvie for several petty crimes. She decides to pretend to be Olivia and go back to the prestigious St. Bart's college to find answers about what exactly happened to her sister and ends up meeting Drake, the hot senior who's part of a very exclusive and elusive club called The Havoc House.
This club that includes only the male gender from families who are crazy rich for generations reminded me of the other exclusive group, Court, from the Court High series by Eden O'Neill where the members all stand together and protect each other.
It's crazy how the story starts with Evangeline being all confident, making people think that Olivia went through a personality change after her attack. Well yes, that's how people cope with a graveous physical and sexual assault people. 🤦🏾♀️
The story gets so predictable like the other "bully romances" when Evangeline soon gets derailed from her path because of hot and mysterious Drake. I wanted a lot more angst and a lot more actual looking for secrets to pop out. It just felt like the only thing Evangeline really did to find anything was entertain Drake's sudden fascination with her and make attempts to read Olivia's hospital and police records. I would have appreciated if she did something crazy against the guys of Havoc House after 'certain information' got leaked with regards to their involvement with Olivia's condition but nope..Drake takes up her time completely and we see how a strong female protagonist ends up becoming the type of girl to say that she suddenly is in love with the very guy who's tried to kick her out of the college and made several sexist comments with regards to how girls are asking for it by the way they dress.
The amount of slut shaming and degrading comments about how Olivia wasn't really hurt and that she was simply crying wolf just because she wanted male attention made me annoyed. It brings out the age old argument as to why are women treated horribly simply for wanting to dress the way they want to or have more than one sexual partner while men are celebrated for being a "manwhore"?!! It's 2021 and it's just sad that eventhough we've seen strides in technology and have seen crazy strides in basic rights which was barely non existent several decades ago, but calling women sluts or saying that they are asking for it because of their clothing well ..that's never going to change huh??!
The story ends with a cliffhanger as is usual with stories like this. And the only reason I will continue is because I want to know what exactly happened to Olivia and where exactly things went wrong. And yes, I'd love to see Drake mentally kick himself for treating Evangeline like shit all because he didn't realise the existence of twins in the Pratt family.
January 18, 2021
Two words: Holy shit!
An intense fast paced story filled with angst, drama, vengeance and twists that you won't see coming!
Olivia, girl what a badass! She has a plan and won't stop until she gets her revenge on the Havoc Boys who destroyed her innocence. I love that although she is more tough now, she has vulnerable moments where she just wants to break down and it makes me love her even more because she is truly real.
Drake is an asshole but underneath it a total sweetheart. He is a guy you hate but love even more because you are inside his mind at times and know that he is just in a messed up place with messed up people, and know that deep down he is loving and caring. There definitely were a lot of moments when I was like what the hell Drake?! so don't expect for him to be this hero who saves the day. He makes a lot of questionable choices and you are going to hate him for them but you just know that you'll end up loving him in the end.
This book kept me on my freaking toes the entire time from the first chapter to the last. My mind was blown and I was left shook by everything. I was pretty much addicted and obsessed with this book and it was almost impossible to put down. This has twists that just come out of the blue and I was left gaping from them many times. I even let out some tears at some point and I felt so angry towards certain people and so sad for her.
The romance though, okay wow I feel the connection. Oh I so do. But it's not what you might think, it's way more complicated. Olivia and Drake are not good together *at the moment*, there's a lot of messed up things between them that needs solving. They have this push and pull and it's full of angst and tension, and my gosh is it a wild ride.
And aaghr that cliffhanger ending! I was just sitting there gaping, blinking my eyes and repeating oh gosh. I felt all these emotions so strongly and I was so invested in the story that everything else disappeared, as cliché as that sounds. The writing is truly incredible. I haven't been this excited by a sequel in so long and I can't wait until I can continue this badass journey towards revenge!
"Those gorgeous eyes full of hate and anger seared my soul."
*I received this book via BookSirens, but the thoughts are completely my own.*
An intense fast paced story filled with angst, drama, vengeance and twists that you won't see coming!
Olivia, girl what a badass! She has a plan and won't stop until she gets her revenge on the Havoc Boys who destroyed her innocence. I love that although she is more tough now, she has vulnerable moments where she just wants to break down and it makes me love her even more because she is truly real.
Drake is an asshole but underneath it a total sweetheart. He is a guy you hate but love even more because you are inside his mind at times and know that he is just in a messed up place with messed up people, and know that deep down he is loving and caring. There definitely were a lot of moments when I was like what the hell Drake?! so don't expect for him to be this hero who saves the day. He makes a lot of questionable choices and you are going to hate him for them but you just know that you'll end up loving him in the end.
This book kept me on my freaking toes the entire time from the first chapter to the last. My mind was blown and I was left shook by everything. I was pretty much addicted and obsessed with this book and it was almost impossible to put down. This has twists that just come out of the blue and I was left gaping from them many times. I even let out some tears at some point and I felt so angry towards certain people and so sad for her.
The romance though, okay wow I feel the connection. Oh I so do. But it's not what you might think, it's way more complicated. Olivia and Drake are not good together *at the moment*, there's a lot of messed up things between them that needs solving. They have this push and pull and it's full of angst and tension, and my gosh is it a wild ride.
And aaghr that cliffhanger ending! I was just sitting there gaping, blinking my eyes and repeating oh gosh. I felt all these emotions so strongly and I was so invested in the story that everything else disappeared, as cliché as that sounds. The writing is truly incredible. I haven't been this excited by a sequel in so long and I can't wait until I can continue this badass journey towards revenge!
"Those gorgeous eyes full of hate and anger seared my soul."
*I received this book via BookSirens, but the thoughts are completely my own.*
January 30, 2021
This book had captured my attention from the cover and I was drawn in and OMFG I hadn't read a Bullymance for a few months and I absolutely loved this book, I just loved the main character - she kicked butts and was such a strong character and those twists and turns of the book were like woah , horsy - I didn't see that coming and then of course like most books that are amazing , Raise Hell ended on a massive cliffhanger that had me going Noooo !! you can't end now - I need more which of course just means I have to sit tight and wait for Book #2 to be released. Raise Hell starts with an evening known as Bacchus - which is the party of a lifetime and a girl is found in the woods, beaten to a pulp. The book then jumps six months and signing up for the semester is none other than Olivia Pratt - the girl who was beaten and she is back with a dark secret and revenge on her mind, she wants to bring down those who were responsible for the hurt that night and destroy their lives, just like how her family’s lives were destroyed due to that night. If you love edginess, college fiction, rich preppy boys and darkness and of course revenge with a capital R - you will fall in love with Raise Hell by Ashley Gee and will not be disappointed.
February 27, 2022
Finally my first 4✨ of the year, I could cry 🥲 I already love these two so so much and the plot as a whole has me hooked! Can’t wait to see where it goes next!
November 27, 2020
ARC is provided in exchange for honest review 🌻
Holy shit, this book is amazing!!!! 😱❤️❤️❤️ Like seriously, I didn't expect to fall in love with this book so much 😩💞 It was extremely suspenseful and thrilling and I can't stop reading it because this book attracts me like crazyyyy 🤧💘
Basically, this book is about a woman named Olivia who was found in a horrifying situation where she was assaulted until her body was marked with bruises and her entire face ended up being unrecognisable. After that, she disappears without anyone knowing where she went. Six months later, Olivia decided to return back in order to get her revenge after what happened to her during that gruesome night.
On the other hand, the boys from the Havoc House especially Drake felt threatened by her sudden appearance and decided to destroy her in order to make her leave. Little did they know, Olivia came back with full force and would not backing down easily until she gets what she wants.
Overall, this book is just mindblowing for me and a total page turner. It was extremely intense and I totally love the relationship between Drake and Olivia. Everything about this book is just *chef kiss*. The plot and the characters are an absolute perfection 💞 Totally recommend to those who love to read dark bully romance.
P.S Urgh, I can't wait to read the next book in order to find out more. I have never felt more excited to read a sequel but this book got me 😩
Holy shit, this book is amazing!!!! 😱❤️❤️❤️ Like seriously, I didn't expect to fall in love with this book so much 😩💞 It was extremely suspenseful and thrilling and I can't stop reading it because this book attracts me like crazyyyy 🤧💘
Basically, this book is about a woman named Olivia who was found in a horrifying situation where she was assaulted until her body was marked with bruises and her entire face ended up being unrecognisable. After that, she disappears without anyone knowing where she went. Six months later, Olivia decided to return back in order to get her revenge after what happened to her during that gruesome night.
On the other hand, the boys from the Havoc House especially Drake felt threatened by her sudden appearance and decided to destroy her in order to make her leave. Little did they know, Olivia came back with full force and would not backing down easily until she gets what she wants.
Overall, this book is just mindblowing for me and a total page turner. It was extremely intense and I totally love the relationship between Drake and Olivia. Everything about this book is just *chef kiss*. The plot and the characters are an absolute perfection 💞 Totally recommend to those who love to read dark bully romance.
P.S Urgh, I can't wait to read the next book in order to find out more. I have never felt more excited to read a sequel but this book got me 😩
December 1, 2020
When the blurb became available for this book, I knew I needed it immediately. A badass female main character on the path of vengeance, ready go destroy all those that have wronged her? HELL YES. And from the very first chapter I was glued to my kindle. All the twists and turns had my mind spinning, my jaw dropping, and my heart pounding, to the point where I needed more. I literally couldn't read fast enough!! This was definitely the first bulky romance I've truly enjoyed in so long, and for a newbie author, I'm even more impressed!!
However, for me at least, somewhere in the middle, Olivia started to lose steam. She would waffle between being this fearless warrior, into a trembling wallflower. She just folded so easily when it came to Drake, and that just didn't seem realistic to me. And as much as I started to really like Drake towards the end, I just never fully connected with him, nor did I feel the overwhelming love between him and Olivia. Add to the fact that he tried to be so over the top alpha, and then would fold to his dad's every whim.. that just didn't set right with me either.
Overall, this is a VERY intense enemies to lovers, bully romance that had me on the edge of my seat. And HOLY CLIFFHANGER. I can't wait for book two!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
However, for me at least, somewhere in the middle, Olivia started to lose steam. She would waffle between being this fearless warrior, into a trembling wallflower. She just folded so easily when it came to Drake, and that just didn't seem realistic to me. And as much as I started to really like Drake towards the end, I just never fully connected with him, nor did I feel the overwhelming love between him and Olivia. Add to the fact that he tried to be so over the top alpha, and then would fold to his dad's every whim.. that just didn't set right with me either.
Overall, this is a VERY intense enemies to lovers, bully romance that had me on the edge of my seat. And HOLY CLIFFHANGER. I can't wait for book two!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
February 18, 2022
DNF 62%
I love a good revenge story, but this was not that. I find myself too annoyed by the heroine to continue. There should be more depth to her mission; where are her feelings? The romance honestly disgusts me. Hard pass.
I love a good revenge story, but this was not that. I find myself too annoyed by the heroine to continue. There should be more depth to her mission; where are her feelings? The romance honestly disgusts me. Hard pass.
October 26, 2021
Yawn... this is the second author and series with characters who are supposedly young adults who are college kids, but their level of intelligence and personalities are equivalent to a 14 year old, on a good day. People in college are not this idiotic. Generic bully series. Nothing special. I am just going to skim thru the other books to see if this author somehow figured out how to write characters who did not seem to plateau in personality, maturity & intelligence in middle school.
December 2, 2020
Wow! I could not put this book down. Seriously, if I had the strength to stay up all night to finish it I would have.
5 Stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really loved this book. One thing that stood out to me was how the author shined a light on how sexual assault is treated amongst people. Especially those well off.
With that said, there were so many times i wanted to scream at people in this book. Like, i really liked the MMC but i still wanted to jump into the scenes and punch him in the throat.
now.... hello Drake Van Koch (mmc). I love you and i freaking hate you. I feel just like the fmc. He is a person that’s torn right in half - he has morals but is pressured to forget about them sometimes because of his surroundings. He can be a good guy but also a jerkoff.
Evangeline (Gigi)(fmc). I thought she was awesome. she’s out for revenge and is in a tough situation trying not to let her full personality shine through. But when it does, she’s witty as hell and quick with her banter responses.
AND OMG. That cliffhanger!!!! I need to read Have Mercy, like now!
Definitely add this book to your TBR!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
5 Stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really loved this book. One thing that stood out to me was how the author shined a light on how sexual assault is treated amongst people. Especially those well off.
With that said, there were so many times i wanted to scream at people in this book. Like, i really liked the MMC but i still wanted to jump into the scenes and punch him in the throat.
now.... hello Drake Van Koch (mmc). I love you and i freaking hate you. I feel just like the fmc. He is a person that’s torn right in half - he has morals but is pressured to forget about them sometimes because of his surroundings. He can be a good guy but also a jerkoff.
Evangeline (Gigi)(fmc). I thought she was awesome. she’s out for revenge and is in a tough situation trying not to let her full personality shine through. But when it does, she’s witty as hell and quick with her banter responses.
AND OMG. That cliffhanger!!!! I need to read Have Mercy, like now!
Definitely add this book to your TBR!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 23, 2020
Holy twistedness Batman!! Like wow, this book was intense, gripping, twisted, dark as hell & beyond addictive. I’ve never read any books by Ashley but I’ll be checking them out because wow this was a great freaking read!
First off I should never ever start reading a book at 9pm because this one I couldn’t put it down till I finished it. I just wanted answers. There was a really good twist pretty early on that let me know to expect some pretty big epicness for the rest of the book. I just kept trying to figure it all out, but it’s pretty twisted. I was definitely not expecting that massive cliffhanger ending at all. I did piece together the one part of the ending pretty early on but I think there’s even more to that than what was revealed.
This book had everything I love, twists that keep you guessing, darkness, really sexy bad boys, & a badass female. I cannot wait for the next book. Please please release it soon!
I received an arc of this book in return for an honest review.
First off I should never ever start reading a book at 9pm because this one I couldn’t put it down till I finished it. I just wanted answers. There was a really good twist pretty early on that let me know to expect some pretty big epicness for the rest of the book. I just kept trying to figure it all out, but it’s pretty twisted. I was definitely not expecting that massive cliffhanger ending at all. I did piece together the one part of the ending pretty early on but I think there’s even more to that than what was revealed.
This book had everything I love, twists that keep you guessing, darkness, really sexy bad boys, & a badass female. I cannot wait for the next book. Please please release it soon!
I received an arc of this book in return for an honest review.
November 27, 2020
Crazy good! Female lead is smooth, gutsy, smart, and seriously balls to the wall set on revenge. Male main character is a total badass with a heart and a conscience stuck in battle of loyalty to his frat / family vs his conscience. Which way does he go?
The author does a great job with dialogue, capturing the feelings of the character and expressing them in ways that keep the reader rooting and needing to turn the pages faster. I’m literally pulling my hair out with the cliff hanger ending and desperate for the next installment to be released. I NEED to know where this goes next like NOW.
Definitely recommend giving this series a try. You won’t be disappointed in the first installment.
#slowburn, #steamy #hellhathnofury
Disclosure: I was given an ARC from Booksirens in exchange for my voluntary honest review.
The author does a great job with dialogue, capturing the feelings of the character and expressing them in ways that keep the reader rooting and needing to turn the pages faster. I’m literally pulling my hair out with the cliff hanger ending and desperate for the next installment to be released. I NEED to know where this goes next like NOW.
Definitely recommend giving this series a try. You won’t be disappointed in the first installment.
#slowburn, #steamy #hellhathnofury
Disclosure: I was given an ARC from Booksirens in exchange for my voluntary honest review.
September 25, 2021
Series rating 4.75/5 ⭐️ • 4/5 🔥
(Book one 5/5 • Book two 4.5/5 • Book three 4/5)
This is a college enemies to lovers trilogy with a mystery theme to it. 👏🏼
Olivia was attacked at a Havoc House party and left for dead… but by who? No one seems to know. Months later, Olivia is back to everyone’s surprise and she is ready for some answers. Except Havoc House protects Havoc House at all costs and Olivia is threatening that. How is Olivia going to get answers? By getting close to the Havoc Boys of course. 😏
I really enjoyed the mystery aspect of this series! I loved the authors writing and was easily able to connect with all of the characters. Drake is 🥵 & I loved his POV
Book three felt a little rushed and something just didn’t feel complete for me, but I still loved the series and cannot wait to read more by the author!
(Book one 5/5 • Book two 4.5/5 • Book three 4/5)
This is a college enemies to lovers trilogy with a mystery theme to it. 👏🏼
Olivia was attacked at a Havoc House party and left for dead… but by who? No one seems to know. Months later, Olivia is back to everyone’s surprise and she is ready for some answers. Except Havoc House protects Havoc House at all costs and Olivia is threatening that. How is Olivia going to get answers? By getting close to the Havoc Boys of course. 😏
I really enjoyed the mystery aspect of this series! I loved the authors writing and was easily able to connect with all of the characters. Drake is 🥵 & I loved his POV
Book three felt a little rushed and something just didn’t feel complete for me, but I still loved the series and cannot wait to read more by the author!
November 30, 2020
This may only be Ashley's second book but you could never tell. Bully romance is often a hit or a miss for me it often feels like there is lots of action but no actual storyline however this one pulled me in. From the prologue I was hooked with the air of danger and mystery and characters that you could just tell were going to be bad. I won't lie I figured out the twist pretty early on but it didn't detract from the story as your just waiting to see if there is a big reveal. Passion and betrayal always make a good mix this book has it all. Ashley threw in some red herrings and surprises that keep you guessing all building to the last chapter and a huge cliffhanger. I am really hoping we don't have to wait long for the next one after that ending.
November 9, 2020
This book was a great read. It had me on a rollercoaster of a ride with the twists and turns out took me on. I loved every minute of it!!!
There's this girl out for revenge for what happened in the woods. She is going to root out all the evil in this school. Starting with the Havoc House. But how do you take down such a powerful frat house run by money and lies? Especially with the president playing games with her. Well you play them right back but at what sacrifice?
This book has a cliffhanger and I can't wait for the next book to come out!!! I must know what happens next!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There's this girl out for revenge for what happened in the woods. She is going to root out all the evil in this school. Starting with the Havoc House. But how do you take down such a powerful frat house run by money and lies? Especially with the president playing games with her. Well you play them right back but at what sacrifice?
This book has a cliffhanger and I can't wait for the next book to come out!!! I must know what happens next!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 3, 2023
Secret society, academy, bully>>> the perfect combo
The plot twists, the secrets, the lies…
It’s complete mindfuckery and I’m HOOKED.
In the beginning it felt slow but when things started falling into place, I couldn’t put it down. I have so many thoughts and theories running through my mind, I need ANSWERS. There are soooo many unanswered questions and I would sell my left titty to find out who attacked Olivia.
I love me a FMC who’s hell bent on revenge and will stop at nothing to get answers. She’s beyond brave and her strength is admirable… I am absolutely bloody terrified for what’s going to go down in book 2. I’m covered in goosebumps and shaking from the cliffhanger. It was BRUTAL.
The plot twists, the secrets, the lies…
It’s complete mindfuckery and I’m HOOKED.
In the beginning it felt slow but when things started falling into place, I couldn’t put it down. I have so many thoughts and theories running through my mind, I need ANSWERS. There are soooo many unanswered questions and I would sell my left titty to find out who attacked Olivia.
I love me a FMC who’s hell bent on revenge and will stop at nothing to get answers. She’s beyond brave and her strength is admirable… I am absolutely bloody terrified for what’s going to go down in book 2. I’m covered in goosebumps and shaking from the cliffhanger. It was BRUTAL.
November 24, 2020
Twists, and Turns upon Twists, and Turns! This book will leave your mind a mess, and that ending, GAH! I NEED the next book!
December 29, 2020
CLIFFHANGER!
I don't mind them, not when authors tell you up front that a book wil end on a cliffy or that its part of a series, but reading a book...enjoying it...even loving it...and then BAM! NOTHING! It just spoils the whole story for me.
I don't mind them, not when authors tell you up front that a book wil end on a cliffy or that its part of a series, but reading a book...enjoying it...even loving it...and then BAM! NOTHING! It just spoils the whole story for me.
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