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Stonehurst Prep Elite #1
Poison Ivy
I’ll do anything to get in. I’ll even become theirs.
Victor. Torsten. Cassius – the jock, the artist, the stepbrother.
The Poison Ivy Club.
Ruthless.
Connected.
Violent.
Untouchable.
They rule Stonehurst Prep with an iron fist.
If you want Harvard, Princeton, or Yale, they’ll get you in.
Guaranteed.
But they’ll take their pound of flesh first.
A deal’s a deal – you give them whatever they want, and they’ll make your dreams come true.
And they want me.
In their beds.
On their arms.
Part of their gang.
I’ll do anything to get into an Ivy League school.
I’ll lie. I’ll cheat.
I’ll get on my knees.
I’ll kill.
But those three dark princes will never have my heart.
This is a new adult, dark contemporary romance with three hot guys and one girl. It is intended for 18+ readers.
Victor. Torsten. Cassius – the jock, the artist, the stepbrother.
The Poison Ivy Club.
Ruthless.
Connected.
Violent.
Untouchable.
They rule Stonehurst Prep with an iron fist.
If you want Harvard, Princeton, or Yale, they’ll get you in.
Guaranteed.
But they’ll take their pound of flesh first.
A deal’s a deal – you give them whatever they want, and they’ll make your dreams come true.
And they want me.
In their beds.
On their arms.
Part of their gang.
I’ll do anything to get into an Ivy League school.
I’ll lie. I’ll cheat.
I’ll get on my knees.
I’ll kill.
But those three dark princes will never have my heart.
This is a new adult, dark contemporary romance with three hot guys and one girl. It is intended for 18+ readers.
554 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 26, 2022
About the author
Steffanie Holmes
87 books957 followersSteffanie Holmes is the author of steamy historical and paranormal romance. Her books feature clever, witty heroines, wild shifters, cunning witches and alpha males who get what they want.
Before becoming a writer, Steffanie worked as an archaeologist and museum curator. She loves to explore historical settings and ancient conceptions of love and possession. From Dark Age Europe to crumbling gothic estates, Steffanie is fascinated with how love can blossom between the most unlikely characters.
Steffanie lives in New Zealand with her husband and a horde of cantankerous cats. Learn more about Steffanie at her website: www.steffanieholmes.com. She also writes dark science fiction under the name S C Green.
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Before becoming a writer, Steffanie worked as an archaeologist and museum curator. She loves to explore historical settings and ancient conceptions of love and possession. From Dark Age Europe to crumbling gothic estates, Steffanie is fascinated with how love can blossom between the most unlikely characters.
Steffanie lives in New Zealand with her husband and a horde of cantankerous cats. Learn more about Steffanie at her website: www.steffanieholmes.com. She also writes dark science fiction under the name S C Green.
Want to be informed when the next Steffanie Holmes paranormal romance story goes live? Sign up for the mailing list! http://eepurl.com/ZrowD
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June 1, 2022
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'POISON IVY' Is the first full length book in author Stephanie Holmes 'Stonehurst Prep Elite' series. Spoken in multiple POV's. Ends in a cliffy.
My cover hoe eyes thank you for the non discreet cover!! 🔥🥵🔥
I’d seen this popping up on all my newsfeeds and thought I’d give it a shot since this genre has been over indulged in, nothing really stands out now, until this book.
This pulled me in from the get go and still had ahold of me up till I closed out of that last page. Some have pegged this as dark, for me it’s semi, a few scenes we’ve all read before but one scene does stand out about the rest which had my little black heart rejoicing. Because finally I got a small taste of darkness.
I loved all of these characters, their ring leader just that little bit more unhinged than his friends, which yet again had me sitting up enjoying his character immensely.
Now onto our heroine, I’ve never come across anyone like her, she’s tough and knows how to defend herself, which I loved wholeheartedly! She also has a disability which doesn’t define who she is, she’s mastered ways to see without being able to see, which yet again I loved.
Throw her up against these boys and they crowned her queen, underestimating her abilities.
Now she's out to get them...
This does end on a cliffy which has spiked my anticipation levels for the next book in this series.
June 2, 2022
I’m pissed that this book ended with the same cliche cliffhanger as most other bully romances, especially since it started out as such a fresh take on this sub genre…..
This book turned out to be the same old song and dance as others I’ve read before where:
1) an obnoxiously wealthy group of 18/19 year-old boys meet a girl and hate her for no logical reason
2) the girl is bullied by the boys through no fault of her own
3) she falls for them despite them being assholes and making her life hell
4) the boys fall for her + all’s forgiven
5) there’s some event that leads to miscommunication that makes the boys betray the girl
6) the girl makes it her mission to avenge her honor and ruin the boys
7) the girl will end up being a doormat and forgive them in the end since they’re so in love, etc.
I don’t even need to pick up the next book to see how this plays out.
The FMC, Fergie, started off as this really cool, badass chick that kept me super engaged in the story. She was visually impaired, but took no shit. However by the 60% mark, after she became a Poison Ivy Girl, something shifted in the writing and she stopped being badass (instead she became straight up annoying). It was hard to root for her. Pretty sure I rage-skimmed the rest of the book. I got even more pissed once I got to the cliffhanger, knowing I had been robbed of precious sleep over a book that pulled a bait-and-switch.
This book turned out to be the same old song and dance as others I’ve read before where:
1) an obnoxiously wealthy group of 18/19 year-old boys meet a girl and hate her for no logical reason
2) the girl is bullied by the boys through no fault of her own
3) she falls for them despite them being assholes and making her life hell
4) the boys fall for her + all’s forgiven
5) there’s some event that leads to miscommunication that makes the boys betray the girl
6) the girl makes it her mission to avenge her honor and ruin the boys
7) the girl will end up being a doormat and forgive them in the end since they’re so in love, etc.
I don’t even need to pick up the next book to see how this plays out.
The FMC, Fergie, started off as this really cool, badass chick that kept me super engaged in the story. She was visually impaired, but took no shit. However by the 60% mark, after she became a Poison Ivy Girl, something shifted in the writing and she stopped being badass (instead she became straight up annoying). It was hard to root for her. Pretty sure I rage-skimmed the rest of the book. I got even more pissed once I got to the cliffhanger, knowing I had been robbed of precious sleep over a book that pulled a bait-and-switch.
December 31, 2022
I didn't feel that the h was blind at all. Being blind she knew how many people were there in a room, colours of their attire, expressions, their mood etc, etc... blah blah blah! This just was not for me.
September 14, 2023
Ero pronta a mollarlo nelle primissime pagine, vedere una scena di sesso, subito, senza quasi un contesto, fra la protagonista e quello che sarà uno dei 3 ragazzi che se la contenderanno mi ha fatto pensare che bhè, se il buongiorno si vede dal mattino...
Ho continuato la lettura per 2 motivi, il primo è che sarebbe stato troppo anche per me mollare un libro a pagina 4, il secondo è che comunque ero incuriosita.
Sin da subito si capisce che Fergy ha una disabilità, ma non si capisce bene qual'è all'inizio, parla anche di un incidente, del fatto che non è più la brava ragazza che era prima e di un fantomatico lui.
I 3 ragazzi della storia, Victor, Cassius e Torsten, non sono i classici cattivi ragazzi, perché questi sono cattivi veramente, in confronto a loro tutti i protagonisti degli altri libri che ho letto sembrano timidi scolaretti.
Quella che invece mi è piaciuta tanto è Fergy, neanche lei è la classica protagonista, quella che subisce coraggiosamente gli atti di bullismo, Fergy è una che incassa e contrattacca, è una che lotta con le unghie e con i denti e che combatte l'attrazione verso questi ragazzi, soprattutto quella verso il suo fratellastro Cassius, che è un vero psicopatico, credetemi.
Ero curiosissima di sapere quale fosse questo passato misterioso della protagonista, qualcosa scopriremo, ma ci viene fatto intendere chiaramente che c'è ancora dell'altro da scoprire.
Il finale è stato uno shock, non vedo l'ora di sapere come si vendicherà Fergy, perché si vendicherà sicuramente.
Ovviamente non sono tutte rose e fiori, ci sono delle cadute di stile incredibili, come quando la scrittrice nel libro si cita per ben 3 volte, ho provato imbarazzo per lei.
Comunque voglio davvero sapere come continua la storia, tanto che ho la tentazione di leggerlo in lingua nonostante il mio pessimo inglese.
Se vi piace il genere, ve lo consiglio.
Ho continuato la lettura per 2 motivi, il primo è che sarebbe stato troppo anche per me mollare un libro a pagina 4, il secondo è che comunque ero incuriosita.
Sin da subito si capisce che Fergy ha una disabilità, ma non si capisce bene qual'è all'inizio, parla anche di un incidente, del fatto che non è più la brava ragazza che era prima e di un fantomatico lui.
I 3 ragazzi della storia, Victor, Cassius e Torsten, non sono i classici cattivi ragazzi, perché questi sono cattivi veramente, in confronto a loro tutti i protagonisti degli altri libri che ho letto sembrano timidi scolaretti.
Quella che invece mi è piaciuta tanto è Fergy, neanche lei è la classica protagonista, quella che subisce coraggiosamente gli atti di bullismo, Fergy è una che incassa e contrattacca, è una che lotta con le unghie e con i denti e che combatte l'attrazione verso questi ragazzi, soprattutto quella verso il suo fratellastro Cassius, che è un vero psicopatico, credetemi.
Ero curiosissima di sapere quale fosse questo passato misterioso della protagonista, qualcosa scopriremo, ma ci viene fatto intendere chiaramente che c'è ancora dell'altro da scoprire.
Il finale è stato uno shock, non vedo l'ora di sapere come si vendicherà Fergy, perché si vendicherà sicuramente.
Ovviamente non sono tutte rose e fiori, ci sono delle cadute di stile incredibili, come quando la scrittrice nel libro si cita per ben 3 volte, ho provato imbarazzo per lei.
Comunque voglio davvero sapere come continua la storia, tanto che ho la tentazione di leggerlo in lingua nonostante il mio pessimo inglese.
Se vi piace il genere, ve lo consiglio.
May 25, 2022
This is the first book in the Stonehurst Prep Elite Series and is pretty dark. Please read trigger warning.
Holy crap. What a whirlwind of a book. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and so much more. Just all in all: pure chaos (but in the best way.)
This book is honestly nothing like Steffanie Holmes has ever written- and it’s my favorite yet. It does have some character crossover from her Stonehurst Prep series that might help you understand the background and history a little bit more, but you don’t have to read it.
Something happened to Fergie that made her and her dad pack up, get new identities, and move in with her dad’s new wife. But she did not expect her stepbrother, the jock, and the broken artist…
I was not expecting some of the events to happen the way they did. The last few chapters of the book are a whirlwind, one that I need to know the outcome of. I’m so ready for the next book!!!
Holy crap. What a whirlwind of a book. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and so much more. Just all in all: pure chaos (but in the best way.)
This book is honestly nothing like Steffanie Holmes has ever written- and it’s my favorite yet. It does have some character crossover from her Stonehurst Prep series that might help you understand the background and history a little bit more, but you don’t have to read it.
Something happened to Fergie that made her and her dad pack up, get new identities, and move in with her dad’s new wife. But she did not expect her stepbrother, the jock, and the broken artist…
I was not expecting some of the events to happen the way they did. The last few chapters of the book are a whirlwind, one that I need to know the outcome of. I’m so ready for the next book!!!
August 6, 2022
Ok, this one had potential but the fact that the author made the heroine blind - and then kept fucking up by letting us know the heroine saw one of the hero's scars, she knew how to put makeup on, she knew what color her panties were, she wanted to see her dad in action playing tennis etc. Like how? what?
It was just a whole line of mistakes that no way in hell made you believe the heroine is or was blind. I lost interest pretty soon.
It was just a whole line of mistakes that no way in hell made you believe the heroine is or was blind. I lost interest pretty soon.
January 23, 2023
OMGGOFOGOGOGOG THIS WAS THE ELITE KINGS CLUB ON FUCKING CRACK AND IM HERE FOR IT
June 20, 2022
If you have been thinking of trying a Bully RH at an elite school with some dark elements and unique characters I recommend this one. This new to me author wrote a character driven plot with some suspense and spice with multi POV that kept me engaged throughout. Looking forward to the next.
New Adult RH. Multi POV. Check triggers.
New Adult RH. Multi POV. Check triggers.
May 29, 2022
This is my first book by Steffanie Holmes and I truthfully had no idea what to expect beyond the blurb...but to say I was impressed is an understatement. This book hooked me in from the very first page.
The h (Fergie) surprised me in more ways than one. She smart and feisty with a strength and independence I loved, especially when you realize she's spent the majority of her life unable to see. Unfortunately Fergie and her dad are forced to run from their past but are able to find safety in her new stepmother's home. Or so she thinks. But not all is what it seems, and her new stepbrother (Cassius) and his friends (Victor & Torsten) may be her biggest thrëat.
While each one is drawn to Fergie, some aren't willing to share. Despite the draw they all feel, Cas is determined to häte his new stepsister, even while forbidding the other two from töuching her...but good luck telling Victor to stay away. While Cas feels Fergie is his to brëak, Victor is determined to put her back together (and trust me, you want to be put back together by this man🥵)...and Torsten...well he's a bit trickier. He's not used to wanting someone as much as he wants Fergie. But when this man finally gives in...🥵🥵🥵. (Hands down my favorite seggs scene in the book 🔥🔥🔥 )
I'm pretty picky with my RH's but this book gave me everything I wanted and more. Cassius, Victor and Torsten easily made it into my top book boyfriend harem. Each one has their own demons and darkness, but fair warning, some are darker than others. *I'm looking (and drooling) at you Cas 🥵.*
Absolutely loved this book. Amazing plot with even more amazing characters. I will definitely be counting down the days until book 2 comes out.
*Heed your trigger warnings on this one
The h (Fergie) surprised me in more ways than one. She smart and feisty with a strength and independence I loved, especially when you realize she's spent the majority of her life unable to see. Unfortunately Fergie and her dad are forced to run from their past but are able to find safety in her new stepmother's home. Or so she thinks. But not all is what it seems, and her new stepbrother (Cassius) and his friends (Victor & Torsten) may be her biggest thrëat.
While each one is drawn to Fergie, some aren't willing to share. Despite the draw they all feel, Cas is determined to häte his new stepsister, even while forbidding the other two from töuching her...but good luck telling Victor to stay away. While Cas feels Fergie is his to brëak, Victor is determined to put her back together (and trust me, you want to be put back together by this man🥵)...and Torsten...well he's a bit trickier. He's not used to wanting someone as much as he wants Fergie. But when this man finally gives in...🥵🥵🥵. (Hands down my favorite seggs scene in the book 🔥🔥🔥 )
I'm pretty picky with my RH's but this book gave me everything I wanted and more. Cassius, Victor and Torsten easily made it into my top book boyfriend harem. Each one has their own demons and darkness, but fair warning, some are darker than others. *I'm looking (and drooling) at you Cas 🥵.*
Absolutely loved this book. Amazing plot with even more amazing characters. I will definitely be counting down the days until book 2 comes out.
*Heed your trigger warnings on this one
May 25, 2022
I just finished this gloriously thick story in under 24 hours…my heart is in my throat and my jaw on the floor. I am fighting myself tooth and nail to keep from flipping back to the beginning and starting all over instead of writing this review - even with the killer cliffhanger.
Fergie is a young woman who is forced to leave her old life behind because of one mistake…one that she had no control over. Forced to leave behind her stellar GPA, jujitsu championships, and Harvard dreams - only to be thrown in a completely different world when her dad elopes with a woman she has never met.
“Welcome to the family, Sis”
Cas, Victor, and Torsten - the bloodthirsty stepbrother, the charismatic leader, and the enigmatic artist. These three young men are the Poison Ivy Club and they rule the halls. When Fergie is thrust into their world, things take an interesting turn.
Holy mother and everything hot - these 4. Their interactions are as hot as the surface of the Sun and I am here for ALL OF IT.
Steff didn’t hold back at all with this story. She took everything I love about her writing and cranked up 100 notches. The characters are truly unique and will stick with you, I adore how Fergie is visually impaired but still a baddie - this young woman can hold her own and I am rooting for her so hard. Torsten is neurodivergant, but he doesn’t let that hold him back and Cas and Vic help him without babying him.
The plot is phenomenal with Steff’s signature flare for secret societies, mystery, danger, twists, and hot as sin steam all within a vivid world that she paints so perfectly that it could rival a masterpiece you would find in Livvie’s basement. Hands down - this is one of my favorite reads of all time and I can’t wait to see where she takes this.
Fergie is a young woman who is forced to leave her old life behind because of one mistake…one that she had no control over. Forced to leave behind her stellar GPA, jujitsu championships, and Harvard dreams - only to be thrown in a completely different world when her dad elopes with a woman she has never met.
“Welcome to the family, Sis”
Cas, Victor, and Torsten - the bloodthirsty stepbrother, the charismatic leader, and the enigmatic artist. These three young men are the Poison Ivy Club and they rule the halls. When Fergie is thrust into their world, things take an interesting turn.
Holy mother and everything hot - these 4. Their interactions are as hot as the surface of the Sun and I am here for ALL OF IT.
Steff didn’t hold back at all with this story. She took everything I love about her writing and cranked up 100 notches. The characters are truly unique and will stick with you, I adore how Fergie is visually impaired but still a baddie - this young woman can hold her own and I am rooting for her so hard. Torsten is neurodivergant, but he doesn’t let that hold him back and Cas and Vic help him without babying him.
The plot is phenomenal with Steff’s signature flare for secret societies, mystery, danger, twists, and hot as sin steam all within a vivid world that she paints so perfectly that it could rival a masterpiece you would find in Livvie’s basement. Hands down - this is one of my favorite reads of all time and I can’t wait to see where she takes this.
June 2, 2022
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
I must admit that I am totally in love with pretty much anything that Steffanie chooses to write about. That is why I was more then excited when I learned that we were getting a new series by her. We meet Fergie who has led an interesting life to say the least but that is now changing as she moves into her new step-daddy's house along with his youngest son who she thought was about 12 or so. Imagine her surprise when instead he is close to her age and smoking hot along with his friends who just happen to be the members of the Poison Ivy Club that rules her new school. She refuses to bow to any of them which leads to some very interesting interactions to say the least. I was totally hooked from page one finding myself sad when it came to an end. I am eagerly awaiting book two!!! A must read new series!!! I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
I must admit that I am totally in love with pretty much anything that Steffanie chooses to write about. That is why I was more then excited when I learned that we were getting a new series by her. We meet Fergie who has led an interesting life to say the least but that is now changing as she moves into her new step-daddy's house along with his youngest son who she thought was about 12 or so. Imagine her surprise when instead he is close to her age and smoking hot along with his friends who just happen to be the members of the Poison Ivy Club that rules her new school. She refuses to bow to any of them which leads to some very interesting interactions to say the least. I was totally hooked from page one finding myself sad when it came to an end. I am eagerly awaiting book two!!! A must read new series!!! I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
May 26, 2022
Posion Ivy
A blind fiesty herione and 3 bad boys!!! What's not to love!! I am so ready to see where this goes and with the cliffhanger like that, oh this is going to end bloody and I am here for it!!!
A blind fiesty herione and 3 bad boys!!! What's not to love!! I am so ready to see where this goes and with the cliffhanger like that, oh this is going to end bloody and I am here for it!!!
July 9, 2022
The heroine in this book is blind and the epitome of what a strong FMC in a romance book is! Plus she is not annoying nor trying hard badass. She's relatable and sensible. It's also a dark secret society RH, with a very engaging plot, storyline and not one-dimensional characters. The cliffhanger though I wish it was more inventive either way It still keeps me hooked for the next book.
May 29, 2022
1st person - multiple POV
Spice - 5/5
WOW! This was one hell of a wild ride! I was so not expecting all of this when I started the book.. but I guess I should have known after reading her other series Kings of Miskatonic Prep to expect the unexpected! I mean.. I wasn’t even 4% into the book and I was shooketh do you hear me shooketh by what I’d just read! I was laughing, gasping, and hot and bothered all at the same time!..
This book has so much to offer a reader. It’s hilarious - seriously some of the things they do and say had me almost in tears! There are shock factor moments that will have your brain going WTAF was that?! There’s some sweet moments that absofrigginlutely melted me into a puddle!! (Ugh my sweet sweet baby Torsten.. 😩🥰🫠) Plenty of drama, hah ohhh the drama, along with some mystery which made it even more fun trying to figure it out. (Spoiler alert you probably won’t.. cause.. well.. Steff 🤷🏻♀️) Whew the violence.. Cas is unhinged in the best way. And the spice… holy moly the spiiiice! 🥵 It’s just it’s own level that’s all I know to say about it. It’s wild and so damn hot!
Gah it was so MF good! That cliffhanger though.. omg Steff what?! I’m dying for book two to get here because I NEED answers!! Like STAT! Even knowing how it ended I’d have still read it knowing I had to wait for book two because lawd these 3 guys are a whole level of insanity all to themselves and I enjoyed every damn minute of it! 👏🏻👏🏻
Spice - 5/5
WOW! This was one hell of a wild ride! I was so not expecting all of this when I started the book.. but I guess I should have known after reading her other series Kings of Miskatonic Prep to expect the unexpected! I mean.. I wasn’t even 4% into the book and I was shooketh do you hear me shooketh by what I’d just read! I was laughing, gasping, and hot and bothered all at the same time!..
This book has so much to offer a reader. It’s hilarious - seriously some of the things they do and say had me almost in tears! There are shock factor moments that will have your brain going WTAF was that?! There’s some sweet moments that absofrigginlutely melted me into a puddle!! (Ugh my sweet sweet baby Torsten.. 😩🥰🫠) Plenty of drama, hah ohhh the drama, along with some mystery which made it even more fun trying to figure it out. (Spoiler alert you probably won’t.. cause.. well.. Steff 🤷🏻♀️) Whew the violence.. Cas is unhinged in the best way. And the spice… holy moly the spiiiice! 🥵 It’s just it’s own level that’s all I know to say about it. It’s wild and so damn hot!
Gah it was so MF good! That cliffhanger though.. omg Steff what?! I’m dying for book two to get here because I NEED answers!! Like STAT! Even knowing how it ended I’d have still read it knowing I had to wait for book two because lawd these 3 guys are a whole level of insanity all to themselves and I enjoyed every damn minute of it! 👏🏻👏🏻
June 14, 2022
This was disappointing. It had so much potential and I was so into it but honestly the ending didn't make any since to me.
🚨Possible Spoilers 🚨
Fergie literally came right out and told Cas why she needed a fresh start and you're telling me he's too stupid to put together that his mother is probably the one that made it all happen??? And did he really think his mother would have just taken them in without fully vetting them beforehand? And why the hell is communication so fucking hard? This girl is someone the guys all consider to be their queen you'd think they'd sit her tf down and demand answers
🚨Possible Spoilers 🚨
Fergie literally came right out and told Cas why she needed a fresh start and you're telling me he's too stupid to put together that his mother is probably the one that made it all happen??? And did he really think his mother would have just taken them in without fully vetting them beforehand? And why the hell is communication so fucking hard? This girl is someone the guys all consider to be their queen you'd think they'd sit her tf down and demand answers
October 6, 2022
Did not work for me. Heroine has sex with her step-brother before they even say hello. There is something that happened which she refers to as “the incident” which caused to her to become blind. It was just weird and the scene did not feel organic.
Also, I needed a diagram for all the names and associations in this book. DNF.
Also, I needed a diagram for all the names and associations in this book. DNF.
May 31, 2022
I was so excited for this book! Sadly, I DNF at 4%...
June 10, 2022
Poison Ivy, the first book in the Stonehurst Prep Elite series by Steffanie Holmes, was yet again another addicting and utterly captivating dark emotional roller coaster of a ride! If you’re a fan of dark, bully, enemies to lovers RH stories then this is the one for you! Likewise, if you were a fan of Steffanie’s Stonehurst Prep series (children of the Triumvirate anyone?!?) then this is a definite must read as you’ll get a very brief glimpse into their lives once again and so much more!
Fergie is our tough as hell heroine who’s also wickedly smart, fierce and feisty and has so much strength and courage that even a tragic “incident” in her past at hasn’t kept her down. Even though it DID land her in her current predicament—hidden away in a new town with a new home, a new school, a new identity and already clashing with a new stepbrother, Cassius and his two BFFs Victor andTorsten. Little does she know that Cas and his crew may be the worst things she’s going to encounter because these guys are cruel, ruthless, demented and yet totally intriguing.
This book has so many twists and turns it will totally suck you right in with all of the mystery surrounding Fergie and guys, tons of secrets and intrigue, deceit and betrayal and of course all the dark and delicious steam! I love how Steffanie incorporates so much of her own life and experiences into this story, and isn’t afraid to push the “norm” with characters with differing abilities and challenges and opens up the readers eyes to new experiences.
Seriously, this is an amazing dip into a well crafted dark and mysterious world, with an amazing plot and diverse characters that you will absolutely fall in love with….well…until possibly that cliffhanger ending where you may or may not want to end some of their lives. ;)
Fergie is our tough as hell heroine who’s also wickedly smart, fierce and feisty and has so much strength and courage that even a tragic “incident” in her past at hasn’t kept her down. Even though it DID land her in her current predicament—hidden away in a new town with a new home, a new school, a new identity and already clashing with a new stepbrother, Cassius and his two BFFs Victor andTorsten. Little does she know that Cas and his crew may be the worst things she’s going to encounter because these guys are cruel, ruthless, demented and yet totally intriguing.
This book has so many twists and turns it will totally suck you right in with all of the mystery surrounding Fergie and guys, tons of secrets and intrigue, deceit and betrayal and of course all the dark and delicious steam! I love how Steffanie incorporates so much of her own life and experiences into this story, and isn’t afraid to push the “norm” with characters with differing abilities and challenges and opens up the readers eyes to new experiences.
Seriously, this is an amazing dip into a well crafted dark and mysterious world, with an amazing plot and diverse characters that you will absolutely fall in love with….well…until possibly that cliffhanger ending where you may or may not want to end some of their lives. ;)
October 4, 2023
Poison Ivy ist der 1. Teil der Stonehurst Academy: Der Poison Ivy Club Reihe. Die Bücher können nicht unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden. Die Bücher bauen aufeinander auf. Ich war echt gespannt auf das Buch. Der Klappentext und das Cover haben mich neugierig gemacht. Worum es im Buch geht könnt ihr im Klappentext nachlesen. Ich liebe das Buch. Bereits nach den ersten Seiten war ich vollkommen in die Geschichte versunken und konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen. Es passieren so viele unerwartete Wendungen. Fergie, Cass, Vic und Thorsten sind alle sehr unterschiedlich und doch verbindet sie etwas einzigartiges. Alle Charaktere sind auf ihre Art besonders. Alle Charaktere sind super ausgearbeitet und kommen sehr authentisch. Das Buch ist nichts für schwache Nerven. Beachtet die Triggerwarnung. Die Triggerwarnung ist auf jeden berechtigt. Es werden viele düstere Themen angesprochen. Ich liebe das Cover. Das Cover ist wunderschön. Das Buch wird aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven erzählt. Durch die unterschiedlichen Perspektiven kann man sich super in die Charaktere hineinversetzen. Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist absolut fesselnd und mitreißend. Ich bin echt gespannt auf den nächsten Teil. Das Ende war auf jeden Fall gemein. Es bleibt auf jeden Fall spannend. Danke für die tollen Lesestunden. Ich freue mich auf die Fortsetzung. Ich kann das Buch nur weiterempfehlen. Absolute Leseempfehlung. ❤️❤️❤️
May 27, 2022
Feels 3
Storyline 4.5
Steam 5
Overall Rating 4.5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
Whoa! My emotions were flying all over the place at that ending. If you're looking for a new crazy Bully Romance with a kickass broken heroine to sink your teeth into, look no further. So many secrets and brutal family ties bubbling up out of the woodwork in this dark story. Fergie is getting a fresh start after some severe trauma but things aren't all roses in her new step family. She has a step-monster for a brother, Cassius. His best friend Victor who is king of Stonehurst Prep. And a quirky artist Torsten rounds out the trio. They are supposed to watch over her but mostly torment her by teasing her desires and throwing her to the wolves aka her classmates. This story was an addictive page turner with lots of twists, gaspworthy moments, mystery and violence...let's not forget the violence. The guys will have you loving and hating them and I'm not quite sure where I've left off on that scale. I can't even fathom how I'm going to survive until the next book. I think I'm still in shock.
Storyline 4.5
Steam 5
Overall Rating 4.5
Kindle eArc provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin
Whoa! My emotions were flying all over the place at that ending. If you're looking for a new crazy Bully Romance with a kickass broken heroine to sink your teeth into, look no further. So many secrets and brutal family ties bubbling up out of the woodwork in this dark story. Fergie is getting a fresh start after some severe trauma but things aren't all roses in her new step family. She has a step-monster for a brother, Cassius. His best friend Victor who is king of Stonehurst Prep. And a quirky artist Torsten rounds out the trio. They are supposed to watch over her but mostly torment her by teasing her desires and throwing her to the wolves aka her classmates. This story was an addictive page turner with lots of twists, gaspworthy moments, mystery and violence...let's not forget the violence. The guys will have you loving and hating them and I'm not quite sure where I've left off on that scale. I can't even fathom how I'm going to survive until the next book. I think I'm still in shock.
May 26, 2022
Hold on let me pick my jaw up off the floor first. WOW!!!
This is the first book of the series and it did not disappoint. Fergie and her father move to start their lives over and run from something in their past.
Fergie is a strong and independent women who does not take crap from anyone. I love how the author brought in different disabilities because you do not often see that in books. I also love that the characters who have disabilities were still strong and not shown as weak individuals because they aren’t.
There are secrets,so many secrets from all characters. Deception between everyone it seems as well as lies. Most of the time you are waiting for the next shoe to drop because you just know something will go wrong. Every time I thought things were going good boom a bomb was dropped. I really enjoyed this book it is a dark romance so check your triggers. I can not wait to see what happens in the next book. So much was packed into this book It will be exciting to see where the series goes from here.
This is the first book of the series and it did not disappoint. Fergie and her father move to start their lives over and run from something in their past.
Fergie is a strong and independent women who does not take crap from anyone. I love how the author brought in different disabilities because you do not often see that in books. I also love that the characters who have disabilities were still strong and not shown as weak individuals because they aren’t.
There are secrets,so many secrets from all characters. Deception between everyone it seems as well as lies. Most of the time you are waiting for the next shoe to drop because you just know something will go wrong. Every time I thought things were going good boom a bomb was dropped. I really enjoyed this book it is a dark romance so check your triggers. I can not wait to see what happens in the next book. So much was packed into this book It will be exciting to see where the series goes from here.
June 6, 2022
Definitely a bully story. Hopefully, there are not really teenagers out there that act this way, lol. I have no particular love, or even like, for any of the characters at this time. They are all narcissistic, entitled, wastes of skin. I guess we will eventually see at least some of them figure out that they don't really know anything about life yet. I am sure Stef will redeem them into people I can like. Can't wait to see how she does that!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 8, 2023
Mi piacciono i dark, ma questo …. c’è qualcosa che stona.
Non si capisce dalle prime righe però non è uno spoiler visto che lo dice alla fine del primo capitolo. Ma Fergie è cieca. Menomale che è scritto da quattro punti di vista se non non ci avrei capito nulla!
Nella maggior parte dei romanzi la protagonista è amante dei libri. E nella maggior parte di questa particolarità la protagonista aspetta con ansia di leggere il suo libro di Tal dei Tali (spesso specificata). Qui la cosa succede per ben tre volte. E vabbè. Ma la cosa che mi disturba è che questo libro dei Tal dei Tali è della scrittrice stessa. Me basita ….. si fa pubblicità da sola?
Non si capisce dalle prime righe però non è uno spoiler visto che lo dice alla fine del primo capitolo. Ma Fergie è cieca. Menomale che è scritto da quattro punti di vista se non non ci avrei capito nulla!
Nella maggior parte dei romanzi la protagonista è amante dei libri. E nella maggior parte di questa particolarità la protagonista aspetta con ansia di leggere il suo libro di Tal dei Tali (spesso specificata). Qui la cosa succede per ben tre volte. E vabbè. Ma la cosa che mi disturba è che questo libro dei Tal dei Tali è della scrittrice stessa. Me basita ….. si fa pubblicità da sola?
June 21, 2022
Poison Ivy
Omg... I'm not sure how I didn't remember or realize this series was about the next generation from Stonehurst Prep🤦♀️. I loved that series and now I love this one too. Fergie is the best fmc. I just know that whenever the truths come out there will a ton of regret and hopefully groveling. I love that we won't have a ton time to wait between the next 2 books.
Omg... I'm not sure how I didn't remember or realize this series was about the next generation from Stonehurst Prep🤦♀️. I loved that series and now I love this one too. Fergie is the best fmc. I just know that whenever the truths come out there will a ton of regret and hopefully groveling. I love that we won't have a ton time to wait between the next 2 books.
August 19, 2022
That shit was crazy. I'm upset about the cliffhanger ending, but I am definitely reading the next book. I love Fergie and she is so badass. I can't believe the boys did that and I don't want her to forgive them. Let revenge be sweet!
May 26, 2022
Omg this book was simply fantastic and dark dark dark. This was the type of book I was needing in my life right now
August 17, 2022
I enjoyed this. I can’t wait for book two and hope that Fergie makes those guys beg for forgiveness.
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January 15, 2023
3.5 stars
An RH that I genuinely enjoy
An RH that I genuinely enjoy
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