Review: All The Little Truths by S.J. Sylvis
Book gifted by the author, all thoughts are my own.
SYNOPSIS:
Several months ago, I was the queen of English Prep. The boys stopped in their tracks at the sight of my too-short plaid skirt, and the girls cowered behind their locker doors, envious of me ruling the halls with the most desired boy by my side.
But the thing about queens?
They often fall to their own demise.
The boys no longer spare me a single glance. The girls turn up their noses at the very sight of my golden hair. Every relationship I’d formed as ruler of the school was fruitless and one-sided—and I didn’t miss a single person when I was pushed off the throne with my broken crown in tow.
Except for Eric.
In sixth grade, I gave him a friendship bracelet, right along with my young, naive heart. But things quickly changed after that. The pretty, nice, girl next door that I once was turned into someone cold and callous. Eric thinks I iced him out because of my status at English Prep.
But that isn't the truth.
And as much as I need him now, I deserve every heated glare he sends my way.
Eric hates me.
And I can’t even blame him.
Review
I am SO sad that the English Prep series is over! I loved these books so much and this one was no exception. S.J. really hit her stride with this sub-genre and absolutely nailed it. The characters are deeply devastated by those who are supposed to be their closest allies. Eric & Madeline had major hate for each other, well mostly Eric was beyond pissed at Madeline and Madeline was going through wringer and hated everyone.
I loved that these characters had a past with each other being childhood friends and neighbors. That connection always adds an extra level to an enemies to lovers plot line. They have a deep connection but something has come between them, ah the drama!!! I honestly love angsty romances with a lot of emotion and major drama between the characters. S.J. wrote a very emotional and nearly tragic romance which just got me all up in my feels. She also wrote Eric as a bully but he is not without a heart and that is what can get me behind a bully romance!!
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves very emotional and angsty romances!
Content warnings: sexual assault/rape, violence, abuse, domestic violence
Rating: 5/5
Steam Level: 2/5 - several steamy scenes with emotional gravity
