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The Destruction of Rose
(Albany Nightingale Duet #1)
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If I’d known then what I know now, I’d never have tried to reclaim my crown.
After fleeing London and the scandal that tore my family apart, I’m left broken, confused, and mourning a life I never realized was so fragile. I’m used to being on top. I’m used to being admired, and now I’m desperate for a way back in.
I think I’ve found it when I see Ashton Cole—my first crush, m ...more
After fleeing London and the scandal that tore my family apart, I’m left broken, confused, and mourning a life I never realized was so fragile. I’m used to being on top. I’m used to being admired, and now I’m desperate for a way back in.
I think I’ve found it when I see Ashton Cole—my first crush, m ...more
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Jan 04, 2020
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THE DESTRUCTION OF ROSE: is the first full length mature YA book in 'New to me author' Rachel M. Raithby's 'Albany Nightingale Duet' series.
WOW! This depicted young love perfectly and captured the entire range of angsty emotions that come with a YA/BULLY novel perfectly- it had everything a romance reader could ask for.
What a great start to a wonderful new series! All fans of bullying books will be jumping on this one! This author took ‘Revenge’ to a whole new level! And only one Quee ...more
Title: The Destruction of Rose
Series: Duology /Duet 1
Author: Rachel M. Raithby
Characters: Rose Keeley , Ashton Cole , Grayson, Cole Sophia Kincaid , Violet Keeley
Maria×
Miss Raithby is a new author for me, therefore this is my first read book of her.
I really like this, the plot and writing style. As much as I love to hate Rose's character I simply can't. There's something about her that I'm drawn to. Even she's the representation of an elite + queen bee.
"I’m plastic. I’m a broken girl, playing a ...more
Series: Duology /Duet 1
Author: Rachel M. Raithby
Characters: Rose Keeley , Ashton Cole , Grayson, Cole Sophia Kincaid , Violet Keeley
Maria×
Miss Raithby is a new author for me, therefore this is my first read book of her.
I really like this, the plot and writing style. As much as I love to hate Rose's character I simply can't. There's something about her that I'm drawn to. Even she's the representation of an elite + queen bee.
"I’m plastic. I’m a broken girl, playing a ...more
***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
This book was nothing like I expected. It was 10 million times better! Its bloody brilliant! I absolutely loved this book! This book is vicious and you love every second of everything that happens.
If you are looking for a high school bully romance, this is your book. It has everything plus some. Rose and Ash are so amazing together. Both of them put revenge and status in front of them being together and it pulls them so far apart only to m ...more
This book was nothing like I expected. It was 10 million times better! Its bloody brilliant! I absolutely loved this book! This book is vicious and you love every second of everything that happens.
If you are looking for a high school bully romance, this is your book. It has everything plus some. Rose and Ash are so amazing together. Both of them put revenge and status in front of them being together and it pulls them so far apart only to m ...more
Woah, Mumma! What an ending!
This book was full of tension, I was constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Ash and Rose... the start of their relationship was so sweet, so hopeful.
Unfortunately, the world rarely cares; and life has a way of changing you, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
All the changes in their lives brought them to where they are now - and while some of those changes were unavoidable - the decisions they made ultimately led to their destruction.
I can NOT ...more
This book was full of tension, I was constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Ash and Rose... the start of their relationship was so sweet, so hopeful.
Unfortunately, the world rarely cares; and life has a way of changing you, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
All the changes in their lives brought them to where they are now - and while some of those changes were unavoidable - the decisions they made ultimately led to their destruction.
I can NOT ...more
The Destruction of Rose was absolutely one of the best starts to a new series I have read in such a long time! It captures what teenagers are dealing with in this day and age to another level. Do you remember high school? Bullying, popularity contests, lying to reach the top.... Well Rose’s experience are on a whole other level. Do your self a favor and pick up Book 1, you will not be disappointed!
I love it! But i prefer rose with grayson more
3.75 stars.
The Destruction of Rose by Rachel M. Raithby kept me holding my breath and on the edge of my seat nearly the entire time. Rose and her mother flee from England after her father is arrested for stealing money. Rose used to be the queen, the ruler of her high school, but now she is disgraced. The two women go to New York, where her grandparents live, and where she spent the summer when she was 13. On her first day of school at Albany Nightingale, she sees Ash, her childhood love from th ...more
The Destruction of Rose by Rachel M. Raithby kept me holding my breath and on the edge of my seat nearly the entire time. Rose and her mother flee from England after her father is arrested for stealing money. Rose used to be the queen, the ruler of her high school, but now she is disgraced. The two women go to New York, where her grandparents live, and where she spent the summer when she was 13. On her first day of school at Albany Nightingale, she sees Ash, her childhood love from th ...more
Being at the top of the elite at school is the ultimate or is it?
Rose has her life literally turned upside down and I have to say I was amazed by her inner strength and determination. I admired her will to battle on, I’m sure I would have turned tail and run. Ash is a more complex character on the one hand yet not on the other. I won’t say too much for fear of giving things away. Now Grayson is an intriguing character and one I was wary of from the time of his introduction yet he too shouldn’t b ...more
Rose has her life literally turned upside down and I have to say I was amazed by her inner strength and determination. I admired her will to battle on, I’m sure I would have turned tail and run. Ash is a more complex character on the one hand yet not on the other. I won’t say too much for fear of giving things away. Now Grayson is an intriguing character and one I was wary of from the time of his introduction yet he too shouldn’t b ...more
Rich means girls and one mean boy and , sort of, a forbidden love. I really enjoyed this book! Looking forward to the next one.
The Destruction of Rose may be YA, but it had some NA aspects to it, though it takes place in High School, and frankly, I was completely shocked by how good it was. It's a High School bullying romance surrounding Ash & Rose, two teenagers who should have been together, as their relationship started out so sweetly pure, but somehow didn't end up that way, so now they're next level enemies. Some of the stuff which went on seriously pissed me off a great deal, but that's not a shock, because while
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Such a great book to read. This book portrays so many emotions through out the book. Rose who lives in London is the Queen B at her school. Then one day everything changes and her mom is telling her to get some stuff because they are leaving. In the midst of all this she sees the most devastating scene ever. How will she move on? Will her friends be there for her? Well she finds out more bad information from her so called friends. Well now Rose and her mom are heading back to the states. Here sh
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This is my first book by this author and it won't be my last. This is the first book in the new 'Albany Nightingale Duet'. I never wanted to put this book down. This book was an emotional roller coaster.
Rose was the crown wearing queen B at her school, St Paul's Grammer in London until that is swiped out from under her feet and her and her mother leave behind a mess of criminal destruction. Even her best friend and boyfriend turn their backs on her in her time of need.
I can't wait for 'The Resu ...more
Rose was the crown wearing queen B at her school, St Paul's Grammer in London until that is swiped out from under her feet and her and her mother leave behind a mess of criminal destruction. Even her best friend and boyfriend turn their backs on her in her time of need.
I can't wait for 'The Resu ...more
Fair warning this does end it quite a cliffhanger. This story is a rollercoaster of emotions. This is a story of Rose who was the queen of her school in London and when her father is arrested for money laundering we see how fast she has fallen. Taken to New York by her mother to start over she starts a new school and has to come up with a plan to take down their queen and reclaim the crown, only to learn the boy she had a crush on since she was 13 is the king of the school and dismisses her. We
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Wow. What an emotional roller coaster ride that was!
Rose is the queen bee at her school until one day, she isn’t. In an instant, her whole world is turned upside down and she must find her place in another country and a new school.
A blast from her past rocks her world, and she has to decide what to do next - fight her way to the top, or settle for second best.
This is a story filled with angst and drama. We get to watch as Rose loses the girl she once was and becomes bitter and twisted. We get to ...more
Rose is the queen bee at her school until one day, she isn’t. In an instant, her whole world is turned upside down and she must find her place in another country and a new school.
A blast from her past rocks her world, and she has to decide what to do next - fight her way to the top, or settle for second best.
This is a story filled with angst and drama. We get to watch as Rose loses the girl she once was and becomes bitter and twisted. We get to ...more
Awesome - Rachels First foray into Contemporary has me imatiently waiting for more
This book grabs you and pulls you in. As you read about Rose's life and the changes and challenges she has to face, being the new girl in the elite school is not for the faint-hearted, just when Rose thought she'd be okay, life turns on her again. This book has twists and turns that keep you turning the page to find what happens next.
If you love books where love is complicated, status is coveted and revenge is best ...more
This book grabs you and pulls you in. As you read about Rose's life and the changes and challenges she has to face, being the new girl in the elite school is not for the faint-hearted, just when Rose thought she'd be okay, life turns on her again. This book has twists and turns that keep you turning the page to find what happens next.
If you love books where love is complicated, status is coveted and revenge is best ...more
Rachel has smashed this one outta the park! Personally I love a high school/college bully romance - this one was a phenomenal example of one done well.
I really enjoyed the characters, and they are all so vile and mean but also so very damaged - I liked that there was so innocent parties in this book - it was a free for all.
Thanks for another fantastic book Rachel - and you did so damn well stepping away from your usual genres. Bring on the second half of the duology.
I really enjoyed the characters, and they are all so vile and mean but also so very damaged - I liked that there was so innocent parties in this book - it was a free for all.
Thanks for another fantastic book Rachel - and you did so damn well stepping away from your usual genres. Bring on the second half of the duology.
An intense bullying story that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Rose's life was changed when her fathers misdeeds are out in the open. Her fall from grace and the crown she metaphorically wore in her London school is gone. In NYC she try's to get the crown there but Ash the boy she loved is there and hes the King with his own Queen. This story has very steep betrayal and angst. Rose breaks and revenge is bitter.
I recieved an ARC in exchange for a honest review. ...more
I recieved an ARC in exchange for a honest review. ...more
Amazing!
I really enjoyed this book! New genre of writing for this author but I’ve loved her previous books and this one did not disappoint!! Heavy lies the head that wears the crown... and is the crown worth losing your soul along the way? Have Ash and Rose broken their connection past the point of reconciliation? I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I really enjoyed this book! New genre of writing for this author but I’ve loved her previous books and this one did not disappoint!! Heavy lies the head that wears the crown... and is the crown worth losing your soul along the way? Have Ash and Rose broken their connection past the point of reconciliation? I can’t wait to see what happens next!
A fantastic read. Watching as the main character develops as the story throws obstacles in her direction.
A thrilling story that holds your attention right from the first page to the last.
The other characters are well written and I look forward to reading more of this series.
A thrilling story that holds your attention right from the first page to the last.
The other characters are well written and I look forward to reading more of this series.
This book was so much more than the highschool romance I went in to it expecting. It's a fantastic read about all the stuff teenagers have to deal with, including bullying, peer pressure, etc. The characters are believable, even if they're the kind of people I would want as neither friend nor enemy, and the plot is gripping and full of emotion and drama. I can't wait to read the sequel!
*NOTE: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no ...more
*NOTE: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no ...more
I love the book cover!
The personality of Rose was a bit conflict..
None of the boys were badass in this book, all of them were arsehole! (including Ashton, Grayson, Arthur and even Rose's father!) ...more
The personality of Rose was a bit conflict..
None of the boys were badass in this book, all of them were arsehole! (including Ashton, Grayson, Arthur and even Rose's father!) ...more
Love
Loved this book how I didn't find it before god knows but now I'm gonna read next book and hopefully Rose will learn ...more
Loved this book how I didn't find it before god knows but now I'm gonna read next book and hopefully Rose will learn ...more
She was the queen of St. Paul's Grammer but her crown fell off the minute everything came to light.
Her life and social status ruined beyond repair.
A new home, a new country a time to reign supreme once again.. or is it..
Albany Nightingales private school is her new fresh start.
But her past is coming back.. whether she likes it or not..
This was a slow burner for me. I found the beginning half of the book (minus the excitement at the beginning) just average.
I wasnt hyped up, I didnt fall in lov ...more
Her life and social status ruined beyond repair.
A new home, a new country a time to reign supreme once again.. or is it..
Albany Nightingales private school is her new fresh start.
But her past is coming back.. whether she likes it or not..
This was a slow burner for me. I found the beginning half of the book (minus the excitement at the beginning) just average.
I wasnt hyped up, I didnt fall in lov ...more
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'Anger drains from me as every cell touching him flares to life. He’s so much taller and wider than when we were kids, he’s all hard muscle and chiseled lines. His head dips, his lips lingering over the sensitive skin on the curve of my neck. I’m breathing heavy, melting into him as the reasons I was so angry fade away.
The past and the present collide inside of me; I hear the sweet laughter of the young boy he once was. See the young love in his cinnamon dusted eyes and then ...more
'Anger drains from me as every cell touching him flares to life. He’s so much taller and wider than when we were kids, he’s all hard muscle and chiseled lines. His head dips, his lips lingering over the sensitive skin on the curve of my neck. I’m breathing heavy, melting into him as the reasons I was so angry fade away.
The past and the present collide inside of me; I hear the sweet laughter of the young boy he once was. See the young love in his cinnamon dusted eyes and then ...more
Amazing
This is such a brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down. I would recommend to anyone who likes a romance or drama novel!
This is such a brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down. I would recommend to anyone who likes a romance or drama novel!
What a nonsense mannnn! Regret starting this but I gotta finish it or skim it! Ugh 🙄😫👈
Jan 18, 2020
ZARIA (Sheldon Cooper lover)
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The worst characters!
3.5*
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