Ramblings of a Bookworm...
The second installment of the Darlington Elite series shook me just as much as the first; I was definitely not disappointed. This best friends to lovers full of witty banter, suspense, drama... what more could you ask for? I legitimately snort-laughed several times throughout thanks to the heroine, Kennedy's, spunky attitude, as well as the banter between the Elite who are more like brothers than best friends.
"You need to figure out if you're playing on my team or on your own because it's becoming very apparent that we could destroy each other." - Kennedy Prescott
I was hooked from the first line of the prologue. Kennedy and Zach's story was full of ups and downs, with just enough flare to keep you on your toes. The mystery/suspense aspect from the first novel carried over beautifully in this continuation, and I was happy that there wsas still a focus on the whole friend group and what they're all going through whilst not taking away from the main characters.
Waverly has a knack for writing relatable characters, and Kennedy and Zach were certainly no exception. Everything tied together so wonderfully, but I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed for more; I just can't get enough of the Elite.
Rating
Book Boyfriend: 10/10
Flow: 10/10
Plot: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Summary
For almost two years, Kennedy has been my best friend—she's laughter and comfort, everything I need but don't deserve. I'm not boyfriend material—not with a past like mine, I'm too much like my father. So I've kept those lines firmly drawn in our relationship. But when the Elite became the target of some shady happenings on campus, I had no choice but to move Kennedy in with me. Now, the closer we get, the more protective I feel, and it scares me. I'll keep her safe though, even if it means agony for me. Even if it means keeping her safe from me.
I'll make her hate me before I hurt her.
Kennedy Prescott
I heard about Zach and his penchant for parties and wild nights long before he stumbled past my dorm room looking for a quick escape from a puck bunny. He’s one of the Darlington Elite—the kings of the campus, and I’m the sarcastic, vegan girl who thought the Elite boys were nothing but arrogant, entitled jerks. And they are, to outsiders. But I’m one of them now, and we look out for each other like a family. Zach and I shouldn’t be best friends, but some forces of nature are unavoidable. He pulled me into his world only to push me away.
If he thinks I’m playing this game, he’s in for a rude awakening.
