Queen B’s Decree: I thought I was burnt out on the bully genre. But then Treacherous came along and I realized that no…I was ready for more.
Rylee’s mom has remarried in the middle of her senior year of high school, and her new stepbrother has decided that she is an interloper and she doesn’t belong. But he’s not alone in the bullying; he’s accompanied by his best friend Zayden who is basically the king of her new high school.
Zayden participates in the bullying as a support to his best friend, but the more he’s around Rylee, the more he wants her, and to get to know her. So he’s conflicted. And that’s one of the best parts of this novel. So many of the bully romances from this summer, there seemed to be little hesitation on the part of the bully. But Zayden didn’t seem as involved from the beginning. His protectiveness towards Rylee started early in their “relationship.”
Rylee was the star of this story. Like you all know, I can’t resist a strong heroine. She was strong and assertive, yet still sweet, understanding, and down to Earth.
Overall Treacherous was addictive and amazing. A wonderful five star read.
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Book: Treacherous by Alex Grayson and Melissa Toppen
Series: standalone
Genre: Young Adult
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: bully romance