#kendall spends all of his life desperately trying to 'act like a person' to be comfortable in the world and he FAILS over and over again

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"half rava half a filing cabinet" is actually driving me insane. like we will likely never fucking know what Exactly it was and each possible interpretation makes me a little insane in its own way.

rava had an affair? logan thought kendall got cucked. demeaned. emasculated.

they used a sperm donor? logan thought kendall is infertile. incapable of producing an offspring. which is just as bad as being cucked and emasculated

or maybe logan didn't think about the logistics. maybe he just didn't accept the idea that an autistic child can be his heir on principle. anything bad could not have been passed down from the Roy Side, so whatever it is it's half rava half Something Else Althogether.

I personally lean into the last interpretation (with the side of logan assuming kendall was weak enough to permit an affair) because I am a kendall is autistic but spends all of his energy masking truther and the idea that logan would reject Iverson as a possible heir for essentially the same reason he rejected kendall (although neither of them are aware of that) makes me go fucking bonkers

[scarletttries]

Soft Kendall Roy x Reader Headcanons:

Pairing: Kendall Roy (Succession) x Reader

Word Count: 2.8k

Rating: Explicit

Author’s Note: A little change from my current flow of Adrian Chase content, but I recently finished Succession and my saviour complex was so triggered by sad boy Kendall Roy and I have so many thoughts about how much he would react to a reader being genuinely kind to him so I had to get them out there. Fellow succession fans please send me your Roy family thoughts 😊

Soft Kendall Roy x Reader Headcanons

I picture you coming into his life as a carer for Logan once he is home after his time in hospital. I think seeing someone who literally spends their whole life looking after others would shake Kendall’s world view to its core. Watching you speaking politely to his father, being caring while never showing any frustration as Logan intentionally tries to manipulate you and push your buttons, would leaving him immediately captivated by you.

You would become a regular part of the Roy family, trailing close by Logan in your healthcare uniform doing what your job required, but always being friendly to his children. You'd spent enough time in private healthcare to know that families with this kind of money were often endlessly cruel to each other, so being an easy, warm presence quickly had each of the Logan kids taking the time to speak to you whenever the occasion presented itself, all except Kendall, keeping his distance and watching you from afar, trying to understand where you fit in the way he viewed other people.

The first time he would really speak to you, you'd be called in on your day off after Logan took a turn and collapsed, and the way you sprinted through the penthouse on your arrival, calmly commanding the room with your expertise left him in awe of you. Logan spoke to you showing rare vulnerability, scared for his health and having gained a level of respect for you over the weeks you had cared for him, and Kendall wouldn't be able to take his eyes off you as you worked. It was the first time he had seen you out of uniform, dressed in lighter colours, hair falling loose, looking like a human ray of sunshine. He fetched you a disgustingly expensive bottle of water, wanting to do something to help in a desperate situation. As he handed it to you, mumbling a thank you for rushing in so fast, you kindly thanked him, smiling at him properly for the first time, something he was desperate to have happen again and again. Logan even called him a good boy for helping you and, as you nodded in agreement, Kendall really thought you might actually see some good in him.

From that moment Kendall was around the penthouse more, under the guise of caring for his father, but genuinely desperate to spend as much time in your warmth as possible. He spoke to you more and more, trying to find out more about the person behind the light, and wanting you to know more and more about him, like he could absolve his self-loathing if he explained himself to you.

Even as Logan's health recovered he kept you around, fearful of taking a turn when you weren't nearby. One Saturday night he had you attend a ball with him and the rest of the Roy’s. He had Gerri pick up a dress for you, hoping you'd blend into the crowd better, easily the most expensive gown you had ever seen, let alone wore. As the orchestra picked up, he told Kendall to dance with you, hoping to make you look like one of his son's dates, conscious of the rumours that would swirl if his critics knew he had a medical profession with him everywhere he went. As Kendall awkwardly rested his hands at your waist, scared his touch would somehow mar you in his darkness, you tried to break the tension,

"It's probably for the best your father didn't leave me unattended on the dance floor. I'm usually all uncoordinated limbs and if the mood strikes me, I might even try and break dance, which would probably injure a few innocent bystanders." He laughed easily as you spoke, a rare occurrence for him, retorting,

"It's actually to protect the family name from my dance moves, I'm all hips and twerking, it's not dignified but I’m very talented." You laughed at the mental image, settling into your position draped around his shoulders as you swayed. "It's nice to see you out of your uniform by the way." He ventured, feeling desperate to cross a line of familiarity with you, and you blushed,

"Thank you. Gerri chose this little number, but now I'm going to be in love with her for the next few weeks because no-one’s ever bought me a ball gown before." You shrugged, earning another laugh from Kendall who said softly,

"Lucky Gerri." At that moment you got distracted by a buzzing on the smartwatch Shiv had bought you, so you could set silent reminders for all Logan’s medications and observations.

"I have to go bother your father again, but thank you for the dance Kendall." You said sincerely, mocking a formal curtsy as you left him alone on the dance floor, wondering how long it had been since he had smiled that much.

Logan would insist on having you come into the office with him, and you were happy to oblige, getting a fun excuse to go office-wear shopping with Shiv, who relished having the closest thing to a sister she had ever had, and having even more opportunities to bump into Kendall. You would notice his eyes found you in every meeting you sat in, always flitting away quickly when he realised you had seen him. He'd find excuses to come into his father's office when he wasn't there, bringing you a drink so he could get a few minutes of your undivided attention, enough to sustain him through the day. Until it wasn't.

On one of your rare nights off you had gone out with your friends, staggering back to your apartment late and tipsy, only to find Kendall sat outside your door, holding a pizza. As you walked up he looked at you, the usual sadness in his eyes dissipating as you approached him, immediately concerned,

"Kendall are okay, are you hurt? Is your dad hurt? Also is that pizza?" You rambled out, worries fading as he laughed and shook his head,

"No! Everyone is fine, I just wanted to see you, and thought I could exchange pizza for spending time with you." He admitted, and you laughed at his confession,

"In that case, welcome to my home Kendall," you bowed as you opened your door, stumbling a bit as you did, "And you don't need to bribe me to spend time with me, although that being said, please give me the pizza."

"I take it you went out on your night off?" He chuckled stepping gingerly into your home. Your little apartment was nicely furnished and decorated, and you'd put a lot of effort into making it feel like home, something Kendall immediately felt as he entered. There were pictures of you with friends, bright cared-for plants, soft blankets, colourful mugs on display, nothing like the clean, cold places he'd spend his life; he never wanted to leave.

"Well I don't tend to dress like his to hit the library on a Friday night 'dall." You joked back, doing a twirl to show off your party dress before settling onto your coach to eat. You tapped the cushion beside you, beckoning him in, resolved not to think too hard about why he was here or whether you should try and retain some air of professionalism. He joined you, slightly entranced by the sight of you, comfortable and eating in your sexy dress, and spluttered out,

"Did you call me 'dall?"

"Well yeah. I figure some people call you Ken because it's the first half of your name, but Dall is the second half of your name, and it sounds like 'doll' which is a cute thing to call someone and it makes sense because you're pretty." You nodded resolutely, knowing your sober self would be kicking herself right now, but enjoying the freedom you felt speaking to him on your own terms.

"I like it." He said quietly, a rosy hue cropping across his cheeks. You sat together talking for a while, resting your head on his shoulder as you relaxed, telling him about some of the framed pictures across your walls. Eventually you dragged yourself to your feet,

"I appreciate you coming Ken, but it's pretty late and I need to some sleep" You monitored his reaction carefully as he took a deep gulp, looking sadly at his feet. "But if you don't want to go yet, you can crash in my spare room. It's not the five stars you're probably used to, but I've not had any complaints yet,” you said boldly, gesturing to the small corridor behind him. He nodded, facing lighting up at the thought of not having to trapse home alone. Bidding him goodnight you pulled him into a tight hug, holding it for as long as it took for him to respond, wrapping his arms back around you, a quiet thank you falling from his lips.

You woke up early, feeling a little delicate and running through the events of the night, hardly believing your memories at all. Knowing this was all way too much to handle before coffee you pulled on a skirt and jumper combination and quietly made your way to the coffee shop across from your building. The fresh air provided the clarity you needed and as you came back through your front door, two coffees in hand, you were pleased to see Kendall was up and had settled back on your sofa, in his exact position from the night before, flicking through the photo album on your coffee table.

"I thought we could both use a coffee, and I've seen you try and use a machine before so felt safest to leave it to a professional." You joked, handing him a cup, and sitting next to him, an arm gently resting on his shoulder,

"How are you feeling from your night?" He asked, as you took a gulp and nodded,

"Yeah I'm back to the land of the sober, it wasn't too crazy. How are you feeling this morning?" You countered, now almost certain what level of feelings had brought him to your door.

"A lot better for spending time with you. So, thank you." He said quietly, smiling at his hands, not able to meet your eyes. You set down your cup, and shifted to straddle to his lap, his eyes shining up at you like he had just seen an angel descend from the heavens.

"I'm really glad I could make you feel better." You breathed out softly, lowering your lips to his so slowly he worried they would never meet. But as you delicately kissed him, he felt like his cold heart had restarted, filling his body with warm. As he gently traced his fingertips over your cheek, brushing your hair behind your ear, he felt something he had long given up on; Hope.

All it took was one kiss to send Kendall into full boyfriend mode. You got a constant stream of texts through the workday, his inner monologue spilling out, punctuated by emojis. He was at your apartment whenever you were, spending your nights off bringing you fancy dinners, feeling like he still had to buy his way into your life.

Kendall would definitely be big into gift giving - he knows he has resources no-one else has access to and wants you to feel the full benefits of the role you play in his life. He would be thoughtful too, knowing what you value most and getting you the best possible version - whether that's a designer backpack, the latest games console, or casually dropping that you no longer have any student loans. One day when he turned up to your home, arms full of designer dresses, remembering your comment about Gerri, you felt like you had to address it with him.

"Kendall I love all my gifts so much, but I want to tell you this just in case no-one else ever has - you don't have to buy me things to make me like you. I would like even if you didn't get me gifts. Because I like you for your personality, and also the way you look." You feigned a dramatic swoon, covering your face as you blushed at your confession. Kendall laughed but looked genuinely moved as you continued,

"I like you because you are smart, and interesting, and nice to me, and I think you're funny, and I like your face and I think the clothes you wear are cool, and spending time with you makes me happy. So while I am always happy to accept the amazing things you buy me, you could never buy me another gift and I'd still like you 'dall. Except I guess on my birthday because all my friends get me a birthday present..." He cut you off with a sweet kiss, practically pulling you on top of him, before daring to comment,

"You really like me." He said softly, more to himself than anyone else, confirming that something he had long thought impossible had come true, before launching into an excited rant about all the things he would get you for your next birthday.

As your relationship got more established, Kendall would definitely get jealous of the other men working at the Waystar office, and the way their eyes would follow you as you followed Logan to meetings and spent hours in his office. Occasionally when you would be sat in Logan's office alone while he was in a private meeting, Kendall would see one of the senior office guys gearing himself up to approach you, so he’d make a point to walk in, sitting right next to you, hand on your thigh. He would lean in close, pretending to read whatever you were typing on your tablet, nuzzling your hair with his nose, before making prolonged eye contact with whichever challenger wanted to approach you today. You quickly figured out what he was doing the first time it happened, looking up at his face, his eyes still fixed on your screen and reassured him,

"Don't worry, I'm sure they can tell they don't have a chance."

"Because I'm the boss's son?"

"Because of the way I look at you 'dall."

He turned to meet your gaze, overwhelmed by the warmth in your smile, the love in your eyes before you quickly turned back to your screen, stoking the fires of office gossip with the huge smile spreading across Kendall's face.

Kendall would finally get to feel like he could enjoy some of the parts of a normal life with you. You'd lead him through a grocery store and then leave him awestruck by cooking even a simple meal. You’d support him without manipulation or alternative motives, something he would never take for granted. He wanted to share his every thought with you, finally trusting someone enough to let them in, no longer terrified of having his every word turned against him. You taught him what a family and a home felt like, and while he never said, he knew he'd give up everything the Roy name offered if it meant he could be a part of your family of two forever.

Can you imagine how much fun it would be to bring Kendall to a karaoke bar!!! He would have the best time and buy everyone who sang a drink, and perform like 8 raps and it would be the best night of his life.

NSFW: I firmly believe Kendall would feel like he is always working to earn your love and affection, and this would come out so much in your sex life. He would absolutely worship your body, relishing in the true intimacy, not leaving a single curve unkissed. He would pride himself on spending as long as you could take with his head between your legs, wanting to give you even a fraction of the pleasure and affection you showered over him when he felt like no one else could. He would handle you so delicately, even when his jealousy flared up, never wanting to hurt or frighten the most important person in his life, aware his temper had been an issue in past relationships. He would also be absolutely entranced by you whenever you were on top of him, staring up at you like a man rediscovering his faith.

Your life with Kendall would never be simple, between schemes and business and his tumultuous family, but together you were in a better place than he had ever known. He knew he could get through anything with you.

[faedawayyy]

I WANT THE SKI LODGE/THIS CHRISTMAS TO REALLY KICK OFF ALL OF MY CHARACTERS IN INTERESTING AND NEW AND DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. LIKE I WANT TO REVIVE THE RP DAYS WHERE WE WEREN’T SO SCARED ABOUT KEEPING SHIPS AND MORE INTERESTED IN BEING DRAMATIC HOES AND HAVING AMAZING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. SO LMK IF ANY OF THESE SUIT YOU? BUT ALSO PLS DON’T JUST TAKE ALL THE GUY ONES.

THIS IS POST 1: CHARACTERS THAT I CONSIDER O.G’S AND I’M TAKING THEM IN DIRECTIONS THAT MAAAAAYYYYYYBEEEE AREN’T AS STEREOTYPICAL...VERY FEW OF THESE INVOLVE LIKE, CHEATING OR SLEEPING AROUND.

DALLAS 

he’s had a good 3 years of being in relationship and girl drama and having that just doesn’t...make sense...anymore? like him and zara definitely have things they need to work through but i think he’s found someone he really likes and isn’t even looking into everybody else. 

HOWEVER, now that he’s with her, i think his family’s financial situation will become even more desperate bc they’re bankrupt and the calloway’s are like r i c h. so.... 

- SOMEONE HE’S LOANING A LOT OF $$$ FROM: yes, he makes lots from his singing career but his parents are in huge debt and on top of that, there’s margo’s rehab fees and spending problem. everything dallas has earned since his first album has gone to fixing his family and it just hasn’t happened yet. maybe he reaches out to someone over christmas for a big loan and they give it to him, without realising he has literally no plans on paying them back. if they’re going to be nice about it, i dont want it. i want tension w this.  - DIRTY WORK: he’s obviously been a drug dealer before. i’m happy for him to go down that route but again, anyone who is maybe from a sketchy family, dallas would be happy to do their dirty work for them if the price is right. maybe someone knows his family’s situation and takes advantage of this. again, i rly don’t want people being really nice about it.

BRODY 

he’s obviously, officially a dad now. i don’t think the pressure is getting to him, but the whole idea that this is his life forever definitely is. i’m always on the fence with him because he LOVES disney and nobody comes close. affairs just seem a bit old for him, but he still definitely fucks up now and then and i think i’m going to give him a bit of a partying/being out/spending addiction. sooooooo....

- PEOPLE WHO PARTY/GO OUT WITH HIM: think like, wolf of wallstreet or ‘the man’ music video by taylor swift. i think fake friends would definitely come in to play here - people who know he’s wealthy and take advantage of that to have really good nights out and tempt him to just blow tons of money on shit.  ALSO, people using him for publicity and maybe people who sell stories about the wild nights out he has and how much he fucks up/isn’t a great father figure atm.  - FRIENDS WHO COVER FOR HIM - TAKEN BY LEO: they don’t care enough to get him to fix up, but they definitely act as alibi’s and help him to avoid getting into too much shit with disney.

MASON 

i’m reaaalllly liking the idea of mason maybe not being as perfect as he appears on the surface. i think that has slowly started this year but hasn’t been as dramatic as it possibly COULD be. he also has the whole secret of knowing james is alive and nothing has come of that yet, so these are the two directions i want to take him down. SoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoO......

- ALLEGED MISTRESSES/FLINGS: mason isn’t brody or leo and it is just natural to him to stay loyal and committed to the person he’s with and obviously, he loves kendall. however, i do think he has a lot of unfinished business with exes (we could also develop new ones if they’re not exes already). we could maybe plot about him rebuilding his relationship with them but it gets misinterpreted and it’s made out as if he’s cheating or something when rly it’d be completely innocent. - SOMEONE WHO CATCHES HIM WITH JAMES AT A SECRET LOCATION - TAKEN BY GISELE: i’d love this one more than ^^^^^^^^ tbh! it’s obviously a hUGE secret that james is alive and mason knows his family won’t forgive him for keeping it a secret if he finds out. this could definitely bring out the nastier side of him and i think he’d even go as far as to blackmail somebody or pay to keep them quiet. we can develop it! 

BLAKE

i struggle SO much with blake because he really is unproblematic. he can be a bit of an idiot but he’s not really into drugs, HE’D NEVER CHEAT, HE’S WITH THE LOVE OF HIS ACTUAL LIFE, and he’s pretty honest and kind for the most part. i’ve had a think, though, and i’ve came up with some of these. SOOOOO.... - MUSIC DRAMA: blake loves 5SOS but i also think his unique style of music is so different from the bands and he’s going to try and explore that in 2021. i kind of want him to work with other artists in the industry and lots of different drama could come out of this:  >> tension with the other 5sos boys and maybe fans who start to fuel rumours that he’s leaving when he isn’t  >> rivalries with some of the more established male artists. dallas would be great for this BUT he’s mine lol >> song-writing credits/arguments. maybe he writes with someone and they don’t feel like they’ve been given enough credit for how much they helped him. i’m very reluctant to do anything with blake’s personal life just bc that really isn’t him. AT THE VERY MOST, maybe some ex relationships for him to base his solo songs around.

HENSLEY

MY BABY IS ENGAGED. WHEN I TELL YOU I THINK I SHED A TEAR FOR HER LAST NIGHT, I’M NOT LYING. SHE’S SPENT THIS WHOLE RP PUSHING PEOPLE AWAY JUST TO BE LIKE “I TOLD YOU SO”....BUT !!!!!!! THINGS ARE CHANGING. ok, here are some ideas i have. these will take a little bit more development but still have a lot of potential.  - AN OLD (TOXIC) FRIENDSHIP REVIVING: there was a time like pre-st judes where hensley was quite off the rails. LIKE, she’d go out, get drunk/high, just not go home for days and i think this all came down to losing autumn in such a weird way....maybe she gets closer to that person again, and they’re a pretty bad influence? i feel like this would put a big strain on all of her healthier relationships. she’ll definitely not stay in the toxic place forever but maybe this friend is kinda passive aggressive like: “oh? you’re getting married? that’s very...not you.” and stuff.  maybe they come from a challenging background too and they were each other’s support systems but it wasn’t a healthy relationship. we could build this up!  - ANY OF EVAN’S EXES/FLINGS: LISTEN BECAUSE SHE IS JUST SO CONVINCED SHE’S NOT THAT EASY TO LOVE, she does find any ex of evan’s threatening no matter what is said or how long ago it was. it’d be interesting to see how that develops bc i think f x f relationships are where hensley’s flaws surface more.

ISSY (TW: RAPE)

OKAY SO PSA: issy is still ruby’s sister but nadine and i have decided to send it back to ruby not knowing that because it was a lot more interesting when it was still a secret. ISSY is still a mum and happy with levi and building her life back up from how damaged it became with her adoptive father in australia. SOOOOO.... - THE FACT SHE’S RUBY’S SISTER - TAKEN BY KENDALL: somebody she opens up to but they’re like ��lol ok whatever...no you’re not” and rather than helping her, they think there’s something wrong with her and try to keep her away from ruby bc they think she’s doing it for attention or she’s just some kind of stalker? this would make her feel even less sure about telling ruby. MAYBE said person can kind of tell others that she’s obsessed and it becomes a thing around the academy for a while... - BABY PLOTS: there’s been quite a lot of babies being born. I’D LOVE to do something that maybe gets carried into next gen. maybe issy brings avery on a lot of play dates (when he’s a bit older) with another baby and they jokingly talk about setting their children up? then in next gen, it’ll obviously be up to meg how avery feels about it?

[bookwhit]

H E L L O all my lovelies! July is OVER. Can you believe it? I can’t. Now it’s all about getting ready for school. Shopping for clothes and school supplies and any last minute efforts to do something as a family before summer is officially over. Maybe I will get more reading done with kids in school? I can only hope!

Here is the break down of what I read this month. I am hoping to do some reviews of these and have them up here soon. As always, I will give you the book, a synopsis and then my personal opinion on if it was worth the read with either a HECK YEAH or a BIG FAT NOPE.

1. Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson  was one I was really excited about. It comes out next week. August 7th I believe, and I read the ARC. YOU GUYS. I loved it.

Here is the synopsis:

A new novel in the New York Times–bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.

When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty’s resentment and anger.

At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.

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2. The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright was a little bit slow but after I kept thinking of all the things I liked about it. It follows a past and present story about two women and their experiences with The House on Foster Hill. It has a suspense, mystery plus a few plot twists that kept me interested in this novel. Yes. Read it.

Here is the synopsis:

Kaine Prescott is no stranger to death. When her husband died two years ago, her pleas for further investigation into his suspicious death fell on deaf ears. In desperate need of a fresh start, Kaine purchases an old house sight unseen in her grandfather’s Wisconsin hometown. But one look at the eerie, abandoned house immediately leaves her questioning her rash decision. And when the house’s dark history comes back with a vengeance, Kaine is forced to face the terrifying realization she has nowhere left to hide. A century earlier, the house on Foster Hill holds nothing but painful memories for Ivy Thorpe. When an unidentified woman is found dead on the property, Ivy is compelled to discover her identity. Ivy’s search leads her into dangerous waters and, even as she works together with a man from her past, can she unravel the mystery before any other lives–including her own–are lost?

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3.  Kiss of the Royal by Lindsey Duga was such a fun tween read. This is a clean read. Anyone can read it. It is a fantasy and it took me a minute to understand the magic of the Kisses but I am telling you that there is no cuter story that explains how special true love is. I thought it was an adorable, fun read full of banter, adventure and love.

Here is the synopsis:

In the war against the Forces of Darkness, the Royals are losing. Princess Ivy is determined to end this centuries-long conflict once and for all, so her new battle partner must succeed where the others failed. Prince Zach’s unparalleled skill with a sword, enhanced by Ivy’s magic Kiss, should make them an unstoppable pair—but try convincing Zach of that.

Prince Zach has spent his life preparing for battle, but he would rather be branded a heretic than use his lips as nothing more than a way to transfer magic. A kiss is a symbol of love, and love is the most powerful weapon they have—but try convincing Ivy of that.

With the fate of their world on the line, the battlefield has become a testing ground, and only one of them can be right. Falling for each other wasn’t part of the plan—but try convincing their hearts of that.

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  4. The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas has been CRAZY good. Her level of writing and depth of telling the story is absolutely incredible. There is also a book of 5 novellas called The Assassins Blade that is not pictured. I’m featuring this here because I just read Tower of Dawn and then reread Empire of Storms this month. Kingdom of Ash is the last book and will be released October 23rd and I am so excited and sad. I can not wait for the ending that will in no doubt be epic. If you haven’t read this series then you need to. I know its a lot of books but I swear they are good enough that you don’t realize how fast you will go through them.

Here is the synopsis of the first book, Throne of Glass:

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king’s council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she’ll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she’s bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her … but it’s the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead … quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

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5. The Siren by Kiera Cass was okay. It was a fun love story. I really liked her Selection Series but this one fell short me. I felt like I wanted there to be more. That being said, it was still fun. If you are wanting just a light, easy read then you should try this one! A fun love story. .. it just didn’t have the depth I was expecting but maybe that is because it isn’t very long.

Here is the synopsis:

Years ago, Kahlen was rescued from drowning by the Ocean. To repay her debt, she has served as a Siren ever since, using her voice to lure countless strangers to their deaths. Though a single word from Kahlen can kill, she can’t resist spending her days on land, watching ordinary people and longing for the day when she will be able to speak and laugh and live freely among them again.

Kahlen is resigned to finishing her sentence in solitude…until she meets Akinli. Handsome, caring, and kind, Akinli is everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. And though she can’t talk to him, they soon forge a connection neither of them can deny…and Kahlen doesn’t want to.

Falling in love with a human breaks all the Ocean’s rules, and if the Ocean discovers Kahlen’s feelings, she’ll be forced to leave Akinli for good. But for the first time in a lifetime of following the rules, Kahlen is determined to follow her heart.

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6. The Roommate by Kendall Ryan got me out a little reading slump this month. Sometimes I need a quick read that I can’t put down. This one was full of sexy banter and such a cute story, I read it in one sitting!

Here is the synopsis:

The last time I saw my best friend’s younger brother, he was a geek wearing braces. But when Cannon shows up to crash in my spare room, I get a swift reality check.

Now twenty-four, he’s broad shouldered and masculine, and so sinfully sexy, I want to climb him like the jungle gyms we used to enjoy. At six-foot-something with lean muscles hiding under his T-shirt, a deep sexy voice, and full lips that pull into a smirk when he studies me, he’s pure temptation.

Fresh out of a messy breakup, he doesn’t want any entanglements. But I can resist, right?

I’m holding strong until the third night of our new arrangement when we get drunk and he confesses his biggest secret of all: he’s cursed when it comes to sex. Apparently he’s a god in bed, and women instantly fall in love with him.

I’m calling bullshit. In fact, I’m going to prove him wrong, and if I rack up a few much-needed orgasms in the process, all the better.

There’s no way I’m going to fall in love with Cannon. But once we start… I realize betting against him may have been the biggest mistake of my life.

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7. Merciless by Willow Winters is the first of 4 books I believe. I received the first two books to read and review for a book tour and I wish I would have realized sooner that it was a 50 Shades of Grey type book. Don’t get me wrong, I love sexy, steamy romances but I don’t really love the dom/sub element. It’s not my thing and this one is about gangs in New York and how ruthless they are, honestly it made me uncomfortable. It was hard for me to read. I wouldn’t recommend it BUT… I will still leave the synopsis below.

I should’ve known she would ruin me the moment I saw her. Women like her are made to destroy men like me. I couldn’t resist her though. Given to me to start a war; I was too eager to accept.

But I didn’t know what she’d do to me. That she would change everything. She sees through me in a way no one else ever has. Her innocence and vulnerability make me weak for her and I hate it. I know better than to give in to temptation.

A ruthless man doesn’t let a soul close to him. A cold-hearted man doesn’t risk anything for anyone. A powerful man with a beautiful woman at his mercy… he doesn’t fall for her.

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There you have it! What I read in July. I will hopefully be posting a new review weekly as soon as school starts up. Then you will have some real reviews instead of just my yes and no reads! Have a wonderful day friends! Thanks for reading!

xoxo,

What I read in July