Rosewood High - Tracy Lorraine

Ramblings of a Bookworm...

Thorn (Book #1)

 

Jake and Amalie were so frustratingly broken. All I wanted to do was wrap them both in a big hug whilst simultaneously forcing them together.

Fuck ruling the school, the only person I want to be a king for is her. - Jake Thorn

This bully romance that tugged at my heart strings; a seriously damaged boy who took his pain out on the new girl in town who was simply trying to get over her own trauma and try learning how to live again, not only in a new town, but in a new country.

Beautifully written and with incredible character development for both the hero and heroine, I was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have a look into these young people's lives.

Paine (Book #2)

Paine took place immediately following Thorn, and the transition was flawless. Best friends to enemies, Camila and Mason danced around each other for the better part of this book. Avoidance and curiosity, missing but hating each other, I was starting to think they'd never get their stuff together.

"The only thing you can do to hurt me is to walk away. I need you, Cami-Bear, and I'm fed up with trying to convince myself of anything else." - Mason Paine

Even in Thorn, you could see the tension and chemistry between them. Being best friends as well as each others first kiss, these two were meant to be. However, unfortunate circumstances turned Mason bitter and caused him to take it out on his poor, innocent best friend.

With several plot twists woven throughout their journey, along with shocking revelations followed closely by near-tragedy, they were truly an intriguing story to follow.

Rating:

Book Boyfriend: 9/10

Flow: 9/10

Plot: 9/10 

Overall: 9/10

* Summary *

She's an English Rose and I'm about to be a thorn in her side.

She doesn't belong here. From the moment she steps foot in Rosewood High— it's clear she must go.

And I'll use my power to get rid of her. The betrayal I'm reminded of each time our eyes lock must end.

She's a lost rich girl, trying to recover from the death of her parents. But none of that is my concern.

This is my life. My rules. My senior year. What I say goes.

And I say she's done.

Until she proves me wrong...

She was my best friend. The person I told my deepest secrets to. But when my world came crashing down, it was all because of her family. 

From that moment, I realized I’d been wrong to trust her. Her big caring eyes and sweet face were nothing but an act as she’d watched on while I tried to keep my head above water. 

That was our past. 

Now, I’ve largely put Camila behind me and moved on with my life. Though it doesn’t explain why she’s always there: taunting me, tempting me, showing me the life I could have been living. 

I should have been laughing when her own world turned upside down. Karma always wins out in the end. But suddenly we’re forced together once again and I have no choice but to remember the girl I’ve tried so hard to forget.