BLURB ➞
Beneath the deepest parts of Ponderosa Springs lied secrets that we never meant to be uncovered.
Blood has soaked the hands of those we trusted most. Decrepit intentions finally come to light.
And now truths are ready to be incinerated in the open for everyone to witness.
I was ready to watch this town that made me the villain, Rot in front of my eyes, but it seems ghosts don’t stay buried here either.
Everyone’s favorite sweetheart has returned to Hollow Heights dragging nothing but unanswered questions and grim memories behind her.
A distraction I can’t afford with the police sniffing around.
A mistake that torched my last piece of humanity.
The dirty little secret that has returned searching for closure surrounding her sister’s mysterious death.
But I know the innocent, lost girl is an act. Underneath it’s just another part of her show.
They all are eating from the palm of her hand, puppets on her string.
But not me.
I see her for what she truly is, I always have.
A fake. A manipulator. A liar.
I won’t let her ruin all we have worked for. I refuse to let her derail our plan of vengeance.
I’ve played your game once before, Sage, now it’s time to play mine.
And you’re not making it out without getting burned.
Two star-crossed lovers that made it out before Shakespeare had enough time to kill us.
ARC REVIEW ➞
I don’t even know how to put this book into words. This story is dark, it is emotional, it is full of passion, spice. and underneath all the layers it is beautiful and complex.
This book is split into two parts, the past (pre The Lies We Steal) and the present. The past is a vital part to Rook and Sage’s history together and their overall story. This story is one that you need to go into completely blind. It is also one that will completely captivate you, take over your life and suck you into the dark and twisted world that is The Hollow Boys, so don’t expect to get anything done until you finish reading it.
Sage and Rook…at first glance, they may seem like complete opposites. The princess of Ponderosa Springs and the son of Lucifer, yet underneath their masks there is a lot of similarities between them. Both suffering, hiding behind masks. I loved both of these characters individually, but together Sage and Rook are explosive. Their connection. Their chemistry. They are a burning fire.
While this book is a standalone, it is best to read it after The Lies We Steal because there is an interconnecting storyline. There are also things in this book that may be difficult for some so PLEASE read the warning before continuing with the story.
If you’re looking for a dark, enemies to lovers book this is one for you.
