SUMMARY
A swoon-worthy and angst-filled forbidden romance about star-crossed lovers at an elite boarding school, perfect for fans of Maxton Hall and Eden Falls. From the author of YA sports romance sensation Rival Darling Popular. Powerful. Filthy Rich.
Noah Hastings is everything I’m not.
Our worlds never should have collided, but when my long-lost father reappears my life is flipped upside down. It turns out, he’s ridiculously wealthy, and without warning he plucks me from my simple life and throws me into a world of excess.
He’s sending me to the most elite boarding school in the country, where money and status mean everything. He gives me only one rule while I’m there-stay away from Noah Hastings.
It should be a simple request. Noah is the king of Weybridge Academy, the heir to an empire and a serial heartbreaker. I’m just the new girl who grew up waiting tables. I don’t fit into Noah’s world, and he could never be a part of mine.
There’s more to this boy than I expected though, and he seems just as drawn to me as I am to him.
But it’s not only our differences that stand between us โ it’s the secrets we keep.
Sweet Heartbreak is the first part of a three-book series following Isobel and Noah’s story in the elite world of Weybridge Academy. Book 1 ends in a cliff-hanger.๏ปฟAlso in the Weybridge Academy Sweet Heartbreak, Sweet Ruin
The Weybridge Academy series is perfect for readers looking
Passionate kisses and swoon-worthy romanceRelatable characters and fun friendshipsTeen angst and emotionBillionaire teensDrama, secrets and twists
Donโt miss Alexandra Moodyโs heartstopping sports romance series, Darling Devils
Rival Darling
Grumpy Darling
Wild Darling
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REVIEW
I’ve been making a conscious effort to read more books by Australian authors this year and Alexandra Moody has been high on my list. I absolutely loved her Darling Devils series, so I was excited to finally pick up the first book in her Weybridge Academy series and see how it compared.
Overall, I enjoyed my time withย Sweet Heartbreak, but it didn’t quite capture me in the same way as Darling Devils. The biggest reason was that the story felt a little predictable. I found myself guessing where the plot was heading fairly early on and while that’s not always a bad thing, it did take away some of the excitement for me.
I also think I’ve reached the point where some YA romances feel a little young for my reading tastes. The emotions, misunderstandings and relationship drama definitely fit the age of the characters and I found myself wanting a little more depth at times. That said it was still a sweet, easy read that reminded me why Alexandra Moody writes such likeable characters.
I really liked Isobel as a main character. I appreciated how genuine and caring she was, even when she wasn’t always sure of herself. Noah was also a lovable love interest. Beneath his confident exterior, there was a softer, more vulnerable side that made him easy to connect with and I enjoyed watching his relationship with Isobel develop throughout the story.
Even though this wasn’t a standout read for me, I’m still glad I picked it up. Supporting Australian authors is something I want to continue doing and Alexandra Moody remains an author I’ll happily keep reading.
Will I continue with the Weybridge Academy series? Maybe. It isn’t at the top of my priority list right now, but I can definitely see myself picking up the second book somewhere down the track.
-Rachelle
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