Callie RoseSavage Royals: A Reverse Harem High School Bully Romance: Boys of Oak Park Prep, Book 1
K**Z
Emotional Workout!
I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated Callie Rose's Savage Royals. It's not my usual process to choose books based on their blurbs. But when this first went on preorder, there was something intriguing about the description of this book. I ordered it right away, and I am quite happy that I did so.Books are all about making emotional connections with the characters. Savage Royals was not just satisfying in this regard, it was an absolute delight. It takes skill, passion, and courage for a writer to pull me so deeply into a book that I cry along with the characters. Callie Rose has all of those, as well as integrity. Like all bully RH books I've read, there were sections of this book that were difficult to read. The reactions of the main female character were so realistic that she grabbed my heart and hasn't let go, even days later.This may seem mundane, but the editing on Savage Royals is pristine. I usually find anywhere from a few to a frustratingly large number of proofreading errors in books from all grnres lately. I didn't spot a single one in this book. To be fair, after a certain point I was so engaged with the plot and characters that I forgot to specifically look for errors, but I usually catch them even when I've bern sucked into a book.I have preordered Rose's other upcoming releases, and I'm eager to see what they'll have in store for me. As soon as the next book is available in this series, I'll be jumping in to preorder it as well.
M**Y
On the fence
I really enjoyed the story but the ending just left me angry? I get a good cliffhanger ending and all but it was a little much... I would say the story plot lines are very similar to the filthy rich boys?? With little tweaks here and there for the story to have different plot lines. But again the ending just left a sour taste and kinda annoyed me. There is a solid plotline and strong characters.
T**A
Loved it! Impatiently waiting for the next book:) annoyed at the way it ends:/
After reading the reviews I was sure that the book was a 1-to-1 copy of CM's book, but in my opinion it wasn't. Yes, there were similarities but only the end was extremely similar. Still, so are many books that are in the same genre.I thought the writing was great, I read it in one sitting, and I was completely hooked and I enjoyed the read.....until the end. I don't recommend reading the end before going to bed; I was pissed at the cliffhanger since the next book is about 2 months away, but I guess that's whats to expect from bully romances and that may only be a compliment to the author. I'm annoyed that that's the way the story unfolds, it creates unpleasant feelings in my chest, but leaves me wanting more. I so wish it had a happy ending, but that's not always how life goes :(Impatiently waiting for the next book.......:))))
A**R
Loved it!
I don’t normally write reviews but I felt compelled to do so with this book. I have read that other readers are saying that this book is a copy of another book and while I can understand some having this opinion as the stories are very similar I however can appreciate the fact that I get to read another book of a ‘theme’ that I enjoy to read. I loved the other book and I loved this book and have given both 5 stars and I am eagerly awaiting the next books in both series. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I appreciate that authors are writing stories that I enjoy and I am happy to read more with the same sort of storyline. So thanks to authors everywhere for writing stories that we can all read and enjoy!
M**A
Amazing Bully Romance Book!
This is my first book I've read by Callie Rose and I am absolutely a fan now!Talia is girl who grew up with grief and bad luck. After her mom passed, she endured emotional and physical pain from her dad. When tragedy strikes again and her dad passes she finds out that she has grandparents. Talia's life is uprooted and moved to across the country. Her grandparents on her mom's side is cold and distant but she feels lucky to not be in foster care. She starts her new journey going to a private high school. Thinking her life has changed for the better until she steps foot in that school.Mason, Finn, Elijah and Cole are the alpha males at the high school and are determined to make Talia leave. I hated these four at first and then fell in love with them, but then the ending had me wanted to plot their demise.This book had me on the edge of my seat and I can't wait to see what happens in book 2!
P**N
Awesome Book
I read a lot of bully prep school books, this by far is one of my favorites. Talia had a different story behind her then other books I've read. Working, paying all the bills and taking care of a abusive dad. Then finding out she has grandparents she didnt know about. Having to go and meet them, a totally different life then what she has always lived. Now the boys at the school, it was a hate,liked then hate again feeling with them. I don't want to say a lot cause I'll give the story away.lol So about the boys doesn't get to much from me. Last part of this review...Callie Rose this is a awesome book and I can't wait for the next one. Your book is different with the story line don't let any one tell you different. As I said I'm a huge fan of books like this so I know and have read most. Again loved your book can't wait for the next one. That's why I give this book 5 stars!!
M**E
Similar
I know that this book is similar to another author's book but I still enjoyed reading this book. The writing flowed and the story was cohesive. Even though it feels like I have read a similar book, I'm want to see how Talia is able to get revenge against the Princes. I have already preordered the next book.
A**N
It’s been done before with a female lead that has a personality
This kind of book has been written plenty a times. The difference between this book and the others like it, Talia doesn’t have much a personality. It’s so..... flat. She’s had a crappy life at home and suffered physical abuse and she speaks like she’s got a back bone and even one of the male characters mentions she stubborn and a fighter. Which seems false. She basically just gets dragged around by ALL of the other characters and does nothing to stand up for herself. The story has been done before, I just wished for a more exciting female lead.
E**1
a watered down version of c.m. stunich book
i read c.m. stunich books about burberry prep before this one. this book is like a cheap version of those. like Callie Rose read the first book of burberry prep and then decided to write a bad version of it. the characters are all shallow and poorly connected. it was all so predictable and boring and not well written. the cliffhanger...so predictable. better read c.m. stunch first book of burberry prep it is a really good story with so much going on....this book here was a waste.
L**A
Possible spoilers
I thought the book was well written but I have only given it 3 stars because it resembles rich boys of Burberry prep too much the storyline is pretty much the same and was extremely predictable.
A**R
Interesting
Concept is similar to rich boys of Burberry prep but at the same time they are all school bully romances and therefore concepts will be quite similar. I enjoyed the book and have purchased the others in the series
C**N
Great book
Loved it! Cannot believe the ending, definitely a great book
M**E
Imitation einer besseren Geschichte, die erst kürzlich rauskam
In einigen Rezensionen steht bereits, dass diese Geschichte sehr ähnlich wie Stunichs Rich Boys of Burberry-Serie verläuft. Leider zu ähnlich und deutlich schlechter geschrieben. Statt drei bzw. fünf Rich Boys hat es vier wunderschöne Kerle, denen alle gehorchen, weil sie eben so reich sind. Die geplagte Heldin kommt aus sehr ärmlichen Verhältnissen und wird per sofort ohne ersichtlichen Grund aufs Übelste gemobbt. Und ein Mädchen steht zur Unterstützung bereit. Und zwar per sofort. Wie bei Stunich werden Haare über die Schultern geworfen, Ehemänner bereits in der High School gesucht und es hat Familienfehden.Die Heldin Talia, soeben Vollwaise geworden, wird von ihren Grosseltern ohne Vorbereitung in eine Schule der Superreichen geworfen, wo sie sich beweisen muss und die Familienehre bewahren soll. Ohne Infos über irgendwas. Ziemlich blöd und hergeholt. Und natürlich vertraut sie den Mistkerlen, nachem sie sie über Monate gemobbt haben, völlig. Mistkerle ändern sich nicht sofort. Also kommt, was kommen muss. Wie bei Stunich. Eine Nacherzählung.
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