Tormentor to Lover

I really enjoyed this story although the characters were questionable. Mason was a hard character to trust or even like, and Ella didn't make the best choices. This book held my attention from the beginning to the end. Anyone who loves enemies to lovers books should love this one! Lauren Sweet did a great job bringing this story to life. I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review

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NOt my usual fair

This isn't the type of book I usually listen to. I'm usually listening to action, suspense, horror, that kind of thing. Something drew me to this book though and I'm glad I listened.

There's such an interesting character development, watching her internal battle as the book progresses and she grows and changes with the world she's forced to deal with.

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One concern I do have however is even at the end Madison seems so controlling as to be almost abusive. The demands, the manipulation he puts her through. He never really has to face that, and while it works fine for the story I do worry about the larger message it sends listeners to the book. He should have been shown to soften and faced some sort of consequence for the abuse he inflicts. That's my only real concern.

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Heartfelt and Passionate

Loved the majority of this! Sweet and sexy connection between Mason and Ella. Intense depth of passion between them. I’m glad the bully aspect didn’t last too long, and that Ella stands up for herself most of the time. I enjoy a good enemies to lovers too. Mason has treated Ella horribly for years because of something between Ella’s horrible mother and Mason’s father. Mason is hurt so he lashes out, but once he actually talks with Ella, he realizes how wrong he was about her. Now, I’m all for Mason needing to really prove himself to Ella and I’m usually the reader that says that the heroine should’ve made the hero that done her wrong work more for her forgiveness, but in this book, I felt Mason had to work too hard for Ella’s trust. Yes, Mason was a total jerk before, so there definitely needed to be some major apologies, but Ella took it too far. It was pretty obvious that Mason was being genuine with her, but Ella continues to make idiotic choices. She’s a total idiot about Josh and that junk went on for way too long; I can’t stand how dishonest she was. The sweet moments between Mason and Ella were a bit tainted after that. So, that’s where the lost star comes from. I loved that her friends tell Ella like it is though, and made her see that she was being a moron; too bad she didn’t fully listen. Other than that though, I loved everything else. The poems were awesome and the epilogue was wonderful. I listened to the audio version and the narrator did great. She fit the characters well. I also loved that this is a standalone. Entertaining!

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Not sure how I feel

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Here is my honest opinion..

She’s a good writer and she definitely can tell a story. BUT Mason is pretty much a borderline rapist. He tells her that he has a dirty photo of her and that he will release it if she doesn’t do what he says. He talks to her like he’s some sort of a God and she’s a roach. She’s his “servant.” She is “beneath him.” He “owns her.” He’s been obsessed with her and he’s creepy.

The characters are unlike able, even the dumb main character. He’s abusive and controlling. Why would anyone want to be with someone who treats her the way Mason does? Someone who needs therapy and a restraining order, that’s who.

It’s not romantic. It’s sad.

I enjoyed the narrators voice though.

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Fantastic!

I had every emotion listening to this one. What a time they had with their life as time went on. The narrator was really good! I loved it!

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Bully Romance

I have not read a bully romance before and I wanted to see what it is all about. It was mentioned that there is sex in this book, which is something that I don't read but I was intrigued and decided to give it a go. The story centers on two teens but it is not an YA book because of the mature content.
I did not like Mason the main male character at first and some people might find it hard to read what he does but he turns into a good guy as the book progresses. He tries to change his way because he loves the main female character. However, the female I found to be annoying and immature at times as the story progressed. She did some really stupid things, but this books is about teenagers, who act first and think later.
It does have a happy ending.
I have to agree with some reviewers that it might send the wrong message to some readers or listeners. I do believe there should have been a consequence for what he did.
Even though this book was not my cup of tea it still showed what a good writer the author is. I went as far as buying one of her other books (a paranormal one without the sex).
I would recommend this author just not this book in particular unless you like bully romance with sex.

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Exposed with Emotions

Well written teenage love story. Lots of sexual tension and frustration in this story, the author really teases throughout this slow burn.

There are a lot of emotions for the duration of the story and the narrator does a great job accentuating every single one of them. It's easy to feel the emotions along with the characters when you have such a great narrator and highly relatable characters.

It keeps you wanting more!

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new author

this is a new author for me and I really enjoyed this story. it's not your typical enemies to lovers ya story, as it is a little more complex then most. the narration took me a bit but I ended up enjoying it very much.

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Good Read

Exposed: A High School Bully Romance was a good read by Suzana Thompson. Mason hates Ella’s guts for something that is against her control. He has a naked picture of her that he is using to blackmail her. Little did they both know, this may bring them both together. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.

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More exposure needed .

I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review . First time I've listened to anything from Suzana Thonpson but I hope to hear lots more , I enjoyed this story . Mason & Ella have have the hots for each other for a long time but both refused to openly show it . Then Ella allows herself to be blackmailed with some naked pics Mason claims he has & he has her do everything he wants . I hoped Ella would have been stronger & told him to f**k off , but she went along with whatever he wanted . They went from wanting each other , to despising each other & then on to become lovers . A interesting story make even better by the narrator Lauren Sweet .

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