Trick Me Twice: An Enemies-to-Lovers New Adult Bully Romance Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Trick Me Twice by Becca Steele centers on Raine Laurent, a quiet student who wants to stay under the radar in her final year of high school. But when she tricks Carter Blackthorne—the school's golden boy and football captain—he notices her, and not in a good way. He turns from a bully into something more complicated. As their push-pull turns tense and emotional, a Halloween setting and unexpected mystery weave through their journey from enemies to lovers.
Why I Love This Book
I love the way the carnival-Halloween vibe sets the scene—dark, festive, and loaded with tension. I love the chemistry between Raine and Carter—it’s fierce, messy, and real. I love watching Raine break out of her shell, build confidence, and stand her ground. I love that Carter isn't just a one-note bad boy—he’s layered, with walls that feel honest when they crack. I love how their banter, friction, and vulnerability carve a real connection. I love the surprise of a mystery that hums in the background. It’s not perfect—sometimes it drifts into cliché—but the emotion hits me in the gut.
Who Will Like This Book
If you like high-school bully romance, Halloween vibes, enemies turned lovers, and character arcs that feel earned—this will likely hook you. The story blends tension, emotion, and a hint of suspense in a small-town/ high-school setting.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book contains bullying, emotional hurt, social anxiety, and teenage tension. Please keep that in mind if any of these themes are sensitive for you.
Tagged As
high school, bully romance, enemies to lovers, new adult, Halloween, emotional growth, mystery undertone, dual POV, protective hero, vulnerable heroine, slow burn, HEA, spooky setting, small town
Steam Level
The heat simmers—there’s tension, kisses, and curves of attraction, but it leans more on emotional tension than overt steam. It’s more style than scorch, with an emotional core holding the story together.
