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Dear Reader

Devil's Backbone, Book 1

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Dear Reader

By: Tate James
Narrated by: Lilly Drake, James Joseph, Corvin King, Gregory Salinas, Michael Gallagher
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Dear Listener,

You want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don’t want to see the rotten teeth.

In this case, the gift is a scholarship to attend the prestigious Neveah University. The rotten teeth? Well, they came in the form of my brand new stepbrother and his little cohort of entitled, arrogant best friends. Four dangerously handsome and stupidly wealthy men who made up their minds about me long before we met. Men who are used to getting everything they want no matter what the price.

I was a big girl, I could ignore them. Then came the secret society hazing. Kidnappings. Crazy parties. Insane stunts. Mindblowing prizes. Even so, I could handle myself… until the secret and stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl a nightmares.

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Hoping the next one comes soon ! I loved it, it’s the birth of a new series no doubt!

Loved it !

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I loved this book and the duet style is great. It would have been nice if the guys had a pov too.

Dear Reader

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Cannot wait for the next book! I love Tate James’ writing and this new series did not disappoint.

Eeeekkkk

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Tate James never ceases to amaze me with the endings of her books! She leaves my jaw on the floor and rips my heart out every time. I loved Dear Reader so much, Ashley and the DB boys have my heart and now I’m going to wait to find out if I truly need to cry or not.

What the Duck Tate

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THe story was incredibly well done. THe character development was top tier. The spice was spicy. The mystery was so good

Wow

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Once again Tate James drawn us in with an amazing story then left us hanging with a crazy cliffhanger. I’m obsessed with all of her books and this one was another winner. The story was great and I absolutely loved the narrator. Such a great job all the way around. Can’t wait for the next

Holy Cliffhanger

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I don’t like Hoes in real life of fantasy but this story is good and makes you wonder. I guess I’ll get the second book.

Eh, it’s good, but…

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Dear Reader completely consumed me from the first page to the last! The writing is sharp, the characters are raw and real, and the plot had me turning pages late into the night. Every twist hit hard, but nothing—and I mean nothing—could have prepared me for that gut-wrenching cliffhanger! Just when I thought I had everything figured out, Tate James delivered a jaw-dropping ending that left me shocked and desperate for more.
I also listened to the audiobook, and it was phenomenal. The (full cast) narrators brought each character to life with such depth and emotion that I felt every heartbreak, every betrayal, and every stolen moment of passion. Also, James Joseph's voice alone is just *chef's kiss*. It added a whole new layer to an already gripping story. If you're looking for an emotional rollercoaster with dark secrets, sizzling chemistry, and a voice performance that truly intesifies the experience, Dear Reader is it. Don’t walk, run to get your hands (and ears) on this one!

Absolutely Addictive – A Must-Listen!

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I’m obsessed! Infinite 🌟’s. I don’t know what to say or what to do with my life after that cliffhanger! What the 🦆 Tate!!! I need book 2 like I need air to breathe!!

Reader beware, this author doesn’t mess around when she’s out to destroy you! But she’ll have you loving it and on your knees begging for more.

🎧 If you are into audiobooks this one is phenomenal! It’s multicast and each narrator could not have delivered a more perfect performance! A+++

Another Tate James banger!!

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Okay wow that surprise cliffhanger ending was worth the whole audio. The story grabbed me at the very beginning and at the very end. Everything in between was completely unrelatable to downright annoying. A bunch of entitled rich kids doing dumb things because they can and they’re bored. And you have a naive FMC that is so boy crazy she can’t see straight. I found myself huffing in annoyance by her actions. I love a good why choose, but this was a..I’m not sure. Not really a why choose, but just being passed from one guy to the next. Not super spicy, kind of suspenseful, mysterious, secret society, in an academic setting.

The narrator’s were fabulous. A multicast with heavy hitters such as Corvin King, Gregory Salinas, James Joseph, Lilly Drake, and Micheal Gallagher. It was sometimes hard to hear one of the narrators at times unless I was listening with my headphones.

Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice ⭐️⭐️💫
Narration ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

That Cliffhanger!

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