Review: Toxic (Ruin #2) by Rachel Van Dyken
Gabe Hyde is on borrowed time. He's been hiding his identity for over four years-hidden from the world that used to adore him--obsess over him--driven to the edge of insanity by one poor choice.
But that one choice, altered the course of his life forever.
Pretending isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when pretending means hiding your real self from the people that care about you the most. But if anyone ever discovered the truth it wouldn't just be his life at risk--but hers.
Saylor doesn't hate men.
Just Gabe.
Only Gabe.
He's a reckless, happy-go-lucky, silver spoon fed pain in her ass. Everything about him makes her more and more confused. Unfortunately they both donate time at the same Group Home. If she wasn't afraid of flunking, she'd be long gone. She hates that she's attracted to him almost as much as he hates that he's attracted to her--and she can tell, especially since their first encounter ended up making her knees so weak she couldn't form coherent sentences for weeks afterward. But the closer she gets to him, the more confused she becomes. He isn't who he says he is, and he's hiding something big.
What happen when two worlds collide? Two worlds that never should have met in the first place? Some secrets are too big to be hidden forever--the only question? Will his destroy everyone he loves? Or finally bring about the redemption he's been craving for the past four years?
Everyone has a secret...What's yours?
Manda's 4 Star Review:
Gabe Hyde is not who he says he is. For 4 years he has been hiding behind a fake persona in order to keep his secret safe. Going through life as a shallow shell of a person. Moving from girl to girl pretending to not have a care in the world is exhausting and it is catching up to him. His friends are noticing something is wrong and begin to ask questions. Gabe knows something needs to change, but keeping his secret is the most important thing, Until he meets Saylor.
After an accidental run in with the most rude, obnoxious, and sexy stranger she has ever met, Saylor finds herself daydreaming about this mystery man. After running into him again, Saylor decides she was not dreaming and he is the rudest person she has ever met. She wants to hate him and its obvious he hates her, however they can't seem to stay away from each other. All secrets come out eventually and Gabe's secret threatens to ruin everything.
Another fantastic story by Rachel Van Dyken! Toxic is definitely a darker read than Ruin. This is a different Gabe than the one we get a glimpse at in the first book. Gabe is angry and rude and at times unlikeable. The direction the story goes makes it difficult to put down. It keeps you wanting more and to find out the reason for all the hostility. We also get more of Wes and Kiersten in this book as well as a look ahead at whose story is next. Definitely a must read!!
Gabe Hyde is on borrowed time. He's been hiding his identity for over four years-hidden from the world that used to adore him--obsess over him--driven to the edge of insanity by one poor choice.
But that one choice, altered the course of his life forever.
Pretending isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when pretending means hiding your real self from the people that care about you the most. But if anyone ever discovered the truth it wouldn't just be his life at risk--but hers.
Saylor doesn't hate men.
Just Gabe.
Only Gabe.
He's a reckless, happy-go-lucky, silver spoon fed pain in her ass. Everything about him makes her more and more confused. Unfortunately they both donate time at the same Group Home. If she wasn't afraid of flunking, she'd be long gone. She hates that she's attracted to him almost as much as he hates that he's attracted to her--and she can tell, especially since their first encounter ended up making her knees so weak she couldn't form coherent sentences for weeks afterward. But the closer she gets to him, the more confused she becomes. He isn't who he says he is, and he's hiding something big.
What happen when two worlds collide? Two worlds that never should have met in the first place? Some secrets are too big to be hidden forever--the only question? Will his destroy everyone he loves? Or finally bring about the redemption he's been craving for the past four years?
Everyone has a secret...What's yours?
Manda's 4 Star Review:
Gabe Hyde is not who he says he is. For 4 years he has been hiding behind a fake persona in order to keep his secret safe. Going through life as a shallow shell of a person. Moving from girl to girl pretending to not have a care in the world is exhausting and it is catching up to him. His friends are noticing something is wrong and begin to ask questions. Gabe knows something needs to change, but keeping his secret is the most important thing, Until he meets Saylor.
After an accidental run in with the most rude, obnoxious, and sexy stranger she has ever met, Saylor finds herself daydreaming about this mystery man. After running into him again, Saylor decides she was not dreaming and he is the rudest person she has ever met. She wants to hate him and its obvious he hates her, however they can't seem to stay away from each other. All secrets come out eventually and Gabe's secret threatens to ruin everything.
Another fantastic story by Rachel Van Dyken! Toxic is definitely a darker read than Ruin. This is a different Gabe than the one we get a glimpse at in the first book. Gabe is angry and rude and at times unlikeable. The direction the story goes makes it difficult to put down. It keeps you wanting more and to find out the reason for all the hostility. We also get more of Wes and Kiersten in this book as well as a look ahead at whose story is next. Definitely a must read!!
Review: Fearless (Ruin # 2.5) by Rachel Van Dyken
When I met Kiersten, time stood still. It was as if every cell in my body screamed HER. I couldn't look away, I couldn't walk away, I couldn't even move. My other half, my soul mate, was staring right at me. I had to have her. I had to make her mine. But I felt selfish doing that--knowing that I may not have endless amounts of time to give her...and even now that every things' over with and I've been given that time back.
Nothing is ever certain in this life.
Which is why I'm about to do something crazy, impulsive, daring.
After all, what type of person would I be if I didn't take my own advice?
I'm jumping off the cliff, I'm living fearlessly.
This is the continuation of Wes and Kiersten's story
Manda's 4 Star Review:
More from Wes and Kiersten! Continuation of their story that leads them to face their fears and move forward. Love this story and absolutely love Rachel Van Dyken. Ruin is one of my favorite books and I was so excited to see what comes next for them. If you Loved Wes and Kiersten's story then you will not be disappointed. Definitely a must read.
When I met Kiersten, time stood still. It was as if every cell in my body screamed HER. I couldn't look away, I couldn't walk away, I couldn't even move. My other half, my soul mate, was staring right at me. I had to have her. I had to make her mine. But I felt selfish doing that--knowing that I may not have endless amounts of time to give her...and even now that every things' over with and I've been given that time back.
Nothing is ever certain in this life.
Which is why I'm about to do something crazy, impulsive, daring.
After all, what type of person would I be if I didn't take my own advice?
I'm jumping off the cliff, I'm living fearlessly.
This is the continuation of Wes and Kiersten's story
Manda's 4 Star Review:
More from Wes and Kiersten! Continuation of their story that leads them to face their fears and move forward. Love this story and absolutely love Rachel Van Dyken. Ruin is one of my favorite books and I was so excited to see what comes next for them. If you Loved Wes and Kiersten's story then you will not be disappointed. Definitely a must read.