The Ruin of Serpents Series by Lily Wildhart

Bound against my will, trapped in darkness with no way to escape. ​​​​​​​I trusted him. I trusted all of them. I should have known better. Trust is a double-edged sword, capable of turning friends into foes and love into a weapon. I may be their captive now, but they underestimate the seed they have planted. The memories of this ordeal will serve as a haunting reminder of the price paid for my naivety... moreBound against my will, trapped in darkness with no way to escape. ​​​​​​​I trusted him. I trusted all of them. I should have known better. Trust is a double-edged sword, capable of turning friends into foes and love into a weapon. I may be their captive now, but they underestimate the seed they have planted. The memories of this ordeal will serve as a haunting reminder of the price paid for my naivety. It’s then I make a vow to myself, a promise whispered in the suffocating stillness of the room. Never again will I be the helpless pawn in their sinister game. This series is a new adult, dark contemporary romance with off the charts, stomach churning angst, enemies to lovers themes, some scenes of bullying, along with four scorching hot guys and one girl. The book contains sexual scenes, mature language and some violence. Please read the content warnings included in the book, because this series is dark. A full list of trigger warnings can be found at the front of the book. less

I knew my life would be different after the loss of my brother, especially with moving to Arbour, but I never expected things could get this twisted. Kidnapped. Buried Alive. Murder? Am I losing my mind, or is this my new reality? Working out if I can trust myself is hard enough, but can I trust the people around me? Actions speak louder than words, but I’m beginning to lose faith in my ability to read intentions... moreI knew my life would be different after the loss of my brother, especially with moving to Arbour, but I never expected things could get this twisted. Kidnapped. Buried Alive. Murder? Am I losing my mind, or is this my new reality? Working out if I can trust myself is hard enough, but can I trust the people around me? Actions speak louder than words, but I’m beginning to lose faith in my ability to read intentions. In this game of life or death, these masked tormentors take no prisoners, and I’m beginning to think I’m out of my depth. The time has come to discover if I have what it takes to survive these sinister games. less