Author: Alexis Bass
Publication Date: 7 July 2020
Publisher: Tor Teen
Page Count: 384
Reading Method: Physical ARC
Synopsis:
The Mahoney brothers are the golden boys of Rutherford Institute.
Collins Pruitt is going to ruin them.
Theo Mahoney is well-connected and popular. He’s charming and beloved. But he’s hiding something.
Jasper Mahoney is lauded for his intellect and athleticism. He’s studious and focused. But he isn’t as impenetrable as he seems.
Collins will earn their trust—and then she’ll destroy them. But the closer she gets, the more she questions the reason she was sent to Rutherford in the first place…and if it’s possible to ruin the Mahoneys without also destroying herself.
Review:
If you write a book about boarding school, rich kids getting into trouble, and mysterious back stories… I’m in there like swimwear.
I loved the setting, the academics, the gossip and cliches. Collins seemed very real – with real struggles. The brothers, Theo and Jasper were interesting as well, but I never really felt a connection to Jasper.
I enjoyed the writing style and had a hard time putting this one down. Each chapter ending makes you want to see what happens next. I will say that certain aspects of the “high stakes” overarching story didn’t really seem to work for me. I can’t say much more without giving anything away.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read!
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