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poupimali's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Dare must be read before this one. All the characters are introduced.
This is a roller coaster journey… the smut is heavy and clearly not for everyone. Please read the TW.
Jessica is a really strong FMC with a need of freedom that is well described in every way possible.
This is a reverse harem.
Tortured Manson
Funny et free Vincent
Shy and sweet Jason
Scowl Jake
I love every one of them.
This is a roller coaster journey… the smut is heavy and clearly not for everyone. Please read the TW.
Jessica is a really strong FMC with a need of freedom that is well described in every way possible.
This is a reverse harem.
Tortured Manson
Funny et free Vincent
Shy and sweet Jason
Scowl Jake
I love every one of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Homophobia, and Abandonment
peachy15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Violence, and Religious bigotry
shaykay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This duology is one of the staple book suggestions for dark romance or bully romances. It's kind of popular. I don't see people go nuts over it as much as some others but it is still highly suggested so I wanted to give the book a chance and I will say this one was hard to get into. I only realized the novella was out there and needed to be read before this book as I was starting the Halloween scene. Even though I struggled getting into this book I think the best way to read the duology is to start the first book until you get to the time skip/graduating high school then go back and read the novella then go back to the main book. I really liked seeing how things change between them. When she left for college she was the it girl, the queen bee, head of the popular crowd meanwhile Manson was an outcast and got kicked out of school right before graduation! It was intense and plays into the sterotypical roles but the guys don't just forgive her when she appears again. When she first comes back these guys are still considered outcasts but the party made it seem like they had more friends, at least Manson was closer to the inner crowd so I don't know why we kind of lose that again after Jess comes back. Things escalate around them as the outside world intervenes in their relationship. Not only was it unconventional but they live in this small town who tried to pull Jess back into the box they made for her. It caused a lot more tension when she rebelled against it not just for the guys but also because she wanted to work not just get married and be like her mom. This one also ends in a cliffhanger but we get an HEA at the end of the next book and I really like what they end up being even if the trip there gets bumpy sometimes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Violence, and Alcohol
readwithmichele's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
BOOK: Losers (Pt. 1)
AUTHOR: Harley Laroux
PUB DATE: 9/30/22, self-published
PAGES: 594
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
GENRE: Dark Romance
REVIEW: Although not required, it is strongly recommended to read the novella, The Dare, prior to reading Losers. This book is First Person, Multi POV. This is a dark romance/taboo story. If you are not into that sort of thing, then this series may not be for you. I was so anxious to learn more of the story of Jessica (the blonde, young 20s bombshell who has been given everything to her on a silver platter since birth). She was a bully in high school, running with the jock crowd & always bullying the rejects/losers for no reason other than to appease those in her circle that didn't like the way they looked. Losers (Pt. 1) begins a few years after The Dare novella. Jessica runs into her high school group of rejects, (Mason, Lucas, Jason & Vincent), after returning home to her parents from NY for the Summer. She & the boys all shared a brief history that night several years ago, and are connected by that one, post-high school Halloween party, where dares are divvied out to Jessica by Mason in the group. A few years later, Jess has returned to her hometown and is faced with each of them again - the guys all living together under one roof as one family. A connection (& revelation) transpires between each of them, and a bond unlike anything Jess or the boys have experienced grows. There is a lot of spice in this so know that going in. I loved getting to know the individual background of the boys and of Jess, and how, over time, they genuinely cared for one another. Not only do they have solid feelings for each other, there is undeniable, genuine love. Again, there is lots of spice and lots of sharing, hence – taboo. As always, please be sure to read trigger warnings that are laid out by the author at the very beginning of the book. I’m very much looking forward to reading Pt 2 of this series! It’s highly rated on Goodreads for a reason!
Happy Reading!
AUTHOR: Harley Laroux
PUB DATE: 9/30/22, self-published
PAGES: 594
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
GENRE: Dark Romance
REVIEW: Although not required, it is strongly recommended to read the novella, The Dare, prior to reading Losers. This book is First Person, Multi POV. This is a dark romance/taboo story. If you are not into that sort of thing, then this series may not be for you. I was so anxious to learn more of the story of Jessica (the blonde, young 20s bombshell who has been given everything to her on a silver platter since birth). She was a bully in high school, running with the jock crowd & always bullying the rejects/losers for no reason other than to appease those in her circle that didn't like the way they looked. Losers (Pt. 1) begins a few years after The Dare novella. Jessica runs into her high school group of rejects, (Mason, Lucas, Jason & Vincent), after returning home to her parents from NY for the Summer. She & the boys all shared a brief history that night several years ago, and are connected by that one, post-high school Halloween party, where dares are divvied out to Jessica by Mason in the group. A few years later, Jess has returned to her hometown and is faced with each of them again - the guys all living together under one roof as one family. A connection (& revelation) transpires between each of them, and a bond unlike anything Jess or the boys have experienced grows. There is a lot of spice in this so know that going in. I loved getting to know the individual background of the boys and of Jess, and how, over time, they genuinely cared for one another. Not only do they have solid feelings for each other, there is undeniable, genuine love. Again, there is lots of spice and lots of sharing, hence – taboo. As always, please be sure to read trigger warnings that are laid out by the author at the very beginning of the book. I’m very much looking forward to reading Pt 2 of this series! It’s highly rated on Goodreads for a reason!
Happy Reading!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, and Blood
readbyjaimes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Oh my god???? Where has this book been all my life?
I LOVED this book! I totally didn't see this coming. I've known about Harley Laroux for about 3 years now and just never felt the itch until I was randomly in Barnes and decided to pick this book up. (And yes I came home and read The Dare in preparation do not fear) But I couldn't have predicted how much I was going to adore every single one of these characters. Seriously I was in the end pages of this book and while reading, ordering book 2.
I feel like I made a bunch of new friends and found a safe space with them, that's how this book made me feel. And while yes the smut was AMAZING Laroux did not skip out on the meaningful and emotional side of these characters. Like "keep chasing sunrises", ARE YOU KIDDING?????? I'm honestly not a very emotional person but that had me choking up. It made my heart feel so warm to see all of them so happy together and then slowly softening and opening up to Jessica made me so so happy. I'm literally checking the shipping every day on book 2 I'm so serious. I strongly believe that book 2 could be a 5 or STRONG 4.75 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Violence
alyssa_booktok's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Blood
fnicholee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Biphobia, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
shaipanda's review against another edition
This was incredibly well done and I basically binge read almost all of it in one sitting (besides the first chapter or two which I read earlier)
I’d seen this recommended on tiktok before but I’d been hesitant because I generally don’t like bully romances.
I finally got around to reading it cause Gracie on tiktok recommended it and said besides The Bully by Sophie Lark this book series is the only bully romance she’s liked. This pushed me to give it a chance as The Bully is just about the only bully romance I’ve liked (till I read this)
And damnnn am I so glad I did this book is insanely good and ofc I’ve already started the second part
I’d seen this recommended on tiktok before but I’d been hesitant because I generally don’t like bully romances.
I finally got around to reading it cause Gracie on tiktok recommended it and said besides The Bully by Sophie Lark this book series is the only bully romance she’s liked. This pushed me to give it a chance as The Bully is just about the only bully romance I’ve liked (till I read this)
And damnnn am I so glad I did this book is insanely good and ofc I’ve already started the second part
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Biphobia, Drug use, and Homophobia
Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
adelesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This series is hitting all the right places right now. It's so good. Even if I take the smut out the story and the relationships are spectacular.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
mabellene's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Biphobia, Child abuse, Drug use, and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Murder