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  Come listen with me, Im at Chapter 28, 18hrs and 14 min Im disappointed in who the stalker is. It is too easy. I think hes being set up by someone (?Kyans family), if so I feel bad for Toby. The different things that the stalker did just dont seem to match, it seemed there was an aggressive part (the threats) and the in-love with parts (the love notes) and the creepy part (photos and stealing underwear). I thought Toby had competed in the "wiping trials" during the Night keeper party, but I went back and they didnt mention him. But it certainly brought the hunter out in the NightKeepers. We find out about Kyans family. Irish mafia and why he was so worried about what the Kings would think of him. He needs to escape them! He's way too good for them. Kyan found out about the list. And of course is good with the revenge, and even let's her get back for the bathtub (which again... he was the one to stop it, just like they storm) "And I’m not even sorry for the v...

 Im in the middle of chapter 25, 15:50 Chapter 23 ended with the stalker showing some of their hand. Im not sure who it is yet. But Im sticking with my  previous guesses. Maybe Kyans family put them up to it? We've learned more about the unspeakables and their actual crimes (I thought maybe with Deep/throat that maybe the unspeakables were punished for crimes, but they seemed so pathetic). How can you think there were actual crimes when Tatum was punished for something she didnt do. Its just a reminder the bad people know how to manipulate and pretend they arent bad And now some Kyan-love. If Blake is a teddy bear, Kyan is the Rottweiler that will fight and attack others but also cuddles and is ridiculous with his family. We learned more about Kyans story and my heart is aching! His family is Irish mafia-style evil .... I think Kyan should have been on the cover of this story instead of Monroe for this book... Kyan is so hopeless and so afraid to share. He wants love and ...

  Come listen with me Im at Chapter 23, 14:17 Tatum is getting closer and closer to her revenge list. The blue balls she gives to boys! I thought those would replace the sex tape.... but apparently not. I think it is good revenge for enjoying the idea of the sex tape and the revenge. But she keeps crossing off the list. But I think it's getting harder to do it. More that she has to do it to feel true to herself than she wants to do it. The fun revenge parts, yes are true to her revenge. But when she gets evil.... The fish stew (fun) the humiliation afterwards (evil) The ice in bed (fun) The gun in bed (evil.... but also safe). And Blake needs the evil to repent The pepper spray (not evil) Locking out in the rain (fun... but also they got off lightly for that one) The drunk scene with Blake and Kian and Sin taking control 🔥 🥵 Even Sins punishment (consequences)  wasn't horrible and Tatum is very in-tune with what each of them needs. Monroe is still the anomaly unti...

Chapter 11, which is 6hrs 11 min Oh Kian... “ You’re everything and I’m nothing. And the worst thing about that is…you know it" He's such a hurt little boy. And they just need to get over their crapp. He humiliated her as part of the Kings group, but she humiliated him as an individual. She got upset and jealous and interrupted things because she was upset. I hope she comes around soon And Blake! Trying to get over his grief Thinking It made me wonder if I hadn’t totally screwed everything up with her. Because surely if she still gave a shit about me after everything, then there was hope. "Im yours too" They are almost trying to redeem themselves And they are starting to recognize that she is their weakness, and they won't let her go She is always very honest with then that she's going to run as soon as she can. She gets back at Saint and things explode. Burning his records and he FLIPS! Blake and Kyan actually stand up for her. Making her thiers m...

Im at 5:23 and chapter 10 Tatum is getting her sweet revenge! She has her list and is crossing things off her list. She does have more of a heart than the boys appear to though... Nash became a Night Keeper. Im not sure how this is going to work yet because hes a teacher. Of course he has all of the Orian (ZA) vibes but with more self esteem and a bit less than an a$$. .... now I know these are supposed to be teenagers.... but that's not how I pictured them. I think of them as more 20 -25 years old with a more mature brain and able to make their own decisions. More like college kids.... so the whole age thing is just something I dont pay attention to. But I know some readers dont like the age issues. But this is a fantasy world and society rules are not the same... Tatum is getting her revenge on the boys while also getting closer to Nash. He tells her his background story and it was so sad! I had to stop what I was doing and just listen to his story. Can totally understand why...

  #comereadwithme I'm at 3hrs and 56 min (chapter 8) of #kingsoflockdown The Kings of Lockdown is the second book of Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep and in the world of United States of Anarchy The first book is Kings of Quarantine. This is my review https://artemisthereader.blogspot.com/2026/06/kings-of-quarantine-review.html?m=1 ... This review is not really any spoiler, most of this is in the title description... . . . The Kings are in the aftermath of the school invasion and Tatum may be sick. Saint is off his routine, Blake is realizing hating Tatum isn't helping his grief and Kyan just wants her. They are realizing that she owns them as much as they own her. And they dont all like it. And then there is Mr Monroe/Nash. He fought for the school, and for Tatum and tied himself to the Kings. You are also getting some hints of behind the curtain of the boys. You know Blake's mother died, and Nash need revenge. But you learn Saint's issues of control and Kians sel...