Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.

This is book 2 in the Webs we Weave series. Dishonestly yours was one of my favourite 5-star reads of 2024, so I was so excited to get this ARC.

It took me a while to fall back into this world and remember what was happening. But once I did , I was hooked again.

I loved seeing Rocky and Phoebe's relationship grow, especially now that they weren't hiding from the gang. I loved having all of the gang together again, where we got to see more of their character and how much they all mean to each other in their crazy world. There were a lot of heartfelt moments.

Jake was an unexpected delight in this book, and I loved his character development.

There were, of course, more secrets to uncover, and this left me wanting more. There were so many gasp moments , with reveals and twists. I am so excited for more in this series, I feel like we have just hit the tip of the iceberg with this world.

I am hoping that Hailey , Oliver and Jake get a story similar to Wild Like Us/Fearless Like Us.

So freaking good! I’m not sure what to say about that ending (and cliffhanger). The con was crazy and I wasn’t expecting what happened during it. I love the characters in this series. There are so many layers to each one of them. Poor Hailey had it rough in this book though. I need the next book like now 😁
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eARC REVIEW


Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

Tropes:
🖤Found Family
🖤Boy Obsessed
🖤Morally Gray Characters
🖤Best Friends Brother
🖤Crime

I am so thankful to be able to review this book! I enjoyed reading “Dishonestly Yours” last year, and could not wait for the next book to come out!

I am so glad we got to experience more of Rocky and Phoebe’s story! Their chemistry is amazing, and I love finding out who they will play next! The twists and drama were amazing, and my jaw was on the floor! I was giggling, tearing up and gasping throughout this whole book! I am so excited to continue this series and see what happens next with this family!

"There will never be a day, a night, a minute, a moment, a breath where you aren't destructively mine.
And I hope it fucking terrifies you."

destructively mine arc review! 🍓🕷️🕸️
man, this series! it’s unlike anything I’ve ever read before. the first one was insanely good but book 2? EVEN. BETTER.
thank you @kbmritchie for gifting me a digital copy of this arc! 💗
phoebe & rocky are everything. their love for each other surmounts their situation & it is BEAUTIFUL to read.
i love how interconnected everything is- i love how loyal the characters are to each other and their found family despite the way life has handed them curveballs.
i also love that there is a whole side plot going on along with the main one- i am INVESTED in hailey’s love life.
the grifter lifestyle is HIGHLY entertaining to read about (lowkey makes me wanna go pull a con or whatever?) and I am also HIGHLY anticipating book 3– I am 10000/10 recommending this one. 5 stars, no notes 🤪🤩🌟

"There will never be a day, a night, a minute, a moment, a breath where you aren't destructively mine. And I hope it fucking terrifies you.”

This series is for people who love Gossip Girl for its messy and toxic nature. The relationships are complicated and based on lies. Everyone is morally gray: plotting and keeping secrets.

That being said, the crew is truly a ride or die gang. They may not always like each other. But they will always have each other's backs. It is amusing to watch this runaway train go off the tracks.

The format is a little odd at times, with some of the flashbacks close to the present timeline. It felt a little jumpy and lacking in buildup.

Nevertheless, the birth reveals were surprising. And I'm curious to see how the revenge plot goes moving forward, since none of them planned for a death to take place. I also want to see if the authors go the polyamorous route with a certain trio 👀

I fear this book got second book syndrome for me, it was very predictable. It also felt a lot of running around with the storyline. I loved then ending because that’s when we got what we wanted. But you left off seeming like there moms were around to ruin this town.. and we got nothing until the end. I still liked it, but I loved book 1. I didn’t give what I thought it was gonna. I will still read book 3 and will probably try reading it again and see if I chance thoughts later on

I recently finished Destructively Mine by Krista and Becca Ritchie, and while I didn’t read the first book in the series, I was still able to dive into the story without feeling too lost. The plot itself was fine. It kept me engaged, but I never felt like I was able to fully invest in it.

Personally, the book felt a bit longer than it needed to be. The pacing just didn’t quite grab me, and I found myself wanting things to move along a bit quicker at times. I wasn’t sure initially if I would be invested in reading the next book, but that ending definitely has me rethinking it!

As for the spicy scenes… there are definitely a few! If you enjoy steamy moments in your reads, this book definitely delivers in that department.

Overall, it had some enjoyable moments, it just didn’t fully hit the mark for me. I’m sure the fans of this series will get a lot more out of it, and I’d be interested to see what others think—especially if they read the first book and have a different connection to the characters and the overall story.

If you’re looking for a book with strong romantic chemistry and some heat, Destructively Mine might be right up your alley.

Wow. What a book!! I absolutely loved this. I’d even go as far as to say more than Dishonestly Yours!

This book picks up immediately after the end of the first book, so you need to have read that one in order to read & enjoy this. Otherwise you’re going to be very confused!

Whilst the first book centred more on Phoebe and Rocky, this one brought in much stronger elements of the siblings. The family / sibling bond in this book was so so good. They’re a unit, they’re indestructible, and they each play a key role in the grifting.

The storyline was non stop and kept me well and truly hooked. So many twists and turns - it was a ride. It was such a good composition of drama, intrigue, emotion and romance. Phoebe and Rocky’s chemistry was off the scale. I love those two both individually (as the seductress and the silver tongue) but even more so together. Getting to understand more about how much and how long Rocky has loved her made me swoon so hard.

I will be talking about this one for a long time. I can’t wait to read it again already.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read & review this book.

Thank you Berkley Publishing, Valentine PR and Becca and Krista Ritchie for this ARC!

This book starts off immediately following the cliff hanging end of Dishonestly Yours. This book is in Phoebe and Rocky's pov and works to explore their backstories of what led up to who they are now as well as struggling with the ideas that what they know to be their families is essentially a lie. The book alternates from past to present highlighting the experiences they have throughout their time grifting which is impacting the present. Phoebe and Jake are still in a fake relationship while Phoebe's relationship with Rocky is developing further. While struggling with their parent's secret-keeping, the team also plan to pull a con with Jake throughout the story and involves struggles and successes throughout the way and sets up perfectly for the third book.

Guys - Rocky and Phoebe are everything. The BANTER! The YEARNING! I would fold like a lawn chair for Rocky. The friendship between Phoebe and Hailey is so deep and raw. The sibling dynamics between both the Graves and Tinrocks, as well as Rocky's developing friendship with Jake are all elements of the story that just add to the entire reading experience. I gasped, I shed a tear, I was giggling and kicking my feet. Anyone that likes a contemporary, drama-romance book should read this series and this is a hill I will die on. If this series has 0 supporters, then I am dead.

There was definitely more plot and interesting twists, and we got to see more of the cons! I still felt there was something lacking, but the ending!! I did not see that coming. The new love triangle that’s been introduced is definitely going to be interesting too! I was not expecting that twist.

I’d love to see a pov from Nova, Oliver, Hailey, Trevor and even Jake. I’m excited to see more of them in the next book!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkeley for the arc!

I didn’t care for book one too much and if I didn’t have an arc of this book I wouldn’t have continued. I shouldn’t have. This book was not for me. It was way too long at over 500 pages. Nothing major seemed to happen until the end.

I did like that Rocky and Phoebe were together more on page though it felt more like lust than love. I wanted more romantic sweet moments between them.

Hailey’s character annoyed me so much in this book.

Sadly, I won’t be continuing with this series.

Thank you to Berkley Pub and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

thank you valentine pr the arc !!!!

oh my god this book was crazy. i’ll admit it took me a second to get back into the universe bc it’s been a while (but the character art goes crazy) but once i reoriented myself that’s where it got good

phoebe and rocky have such an intense passionate relationship, you can really tell it’s a kbr book w the way they write soulmates

not only the soulmates tho but the found family (or actual family since it is two families) whatever. the way this book truly felt like a spiderweb of emotions and plot lines and relationships. like truly so much happened in this book i’m kind of overwhelmed and extremely excited to see how it all wraps up

also the haley plot of it all. i need answers and i need it NOW

overall as someone who has rr kbr books time and time again, i can confidently say that this book/universe is different in a good way. it has all the elements i love in their books but the drama of the chase and the cons it truly felt like something id watch on tv


playlist
- die for my bitch
- talking bodies
- miss possessive
- fire meets gasoline

4.25 ⭑ this series is so unique and gripping!!! the final group of plot twists had my jaw on the FLOOR and had tears begging to flow freely.

the dynamics in this story changed a lot from book one, but i loved getting to know some of the other characters even more. jake became one of my favorites, and i’m super excited to see where this series takes him!

phoebe and rocky are even more explosive in this book than they were in the first, and it was truly amazing!! their relationship and their inability to stay away from one another really made this series feel like it was on the same plane as kbr’s other stories. it’s so different from their others, but at its core destructively mine has the same charm and wow-factor that is a kbr staple.

Although I enjoyed the first book in this series, I definitely enjoyed Destructively Mine even more!

Rocky and Phoebe’s story had me in a chock hold the entire time! The twists and turns of this story had me turning the page as fast as I could trying to find out what was going to happen and boy was I surprised! I’m pretty sure my jaw fell open at one point!

The spice in this book was so much better than what we got in the first book and let me just say, Rocky and Phoebe have some incredible chemistry! I found myself just absolutely loving the group dynamics between the Tinrocks and Graves (plus Jake lol) so much!

Now I absolutely need more of this group! This one didn’t quite end on a cliffhanger like the first book but I absolutely can’t wait for another book!

4.5 Stars
This was super fun! Although I wasn’t as obsessed with this one as the first book of the series, but I still really liked it. I’m obsessed with Phoebe and Rocky’s relationship, and I really got to know all the other characters better in this one. I think this book is a really great set up for another one, so I cannot wait to see where this series goes!

"There will never be a day, a night, a minute, a moment, a breath where you aren't destructively mine. And I hope it fucking terrifies you.”

I’m not being dramatic when I say I devoured this book and am now v. mad at myself for not savoring it more slowly… but honestly? I had absolutely no choice in the matter. Krista & Becca Ritchie pulled me in from the vert first chapter! I was completely OBSESSED with every twist and turn, every sly glance between Rocky and Phoebe, and every chaotic but heartwarming moment shared by the Graves and Tinrock crew.

There’s not much more I can say without giving too much away, so I’ll leave you with a few of my overall thoughts:

1️⃣ I love Rocky and Phoebe SO much. They are truly perfect for each other, and I loved seeing more of them romantically… Also, their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS🔥

2️⃣ Hailey and Phoebe’s friendship continues to be one of my favorite parts of this series. The way they show up for each other is literal friendship goals.

3️⃣ I’m obsessed with the group dynamic. The Graves and Tinrock's are the definition of “ride or die,” and I need more of their chaos ASAP!

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

If you loved Dishonestly Yours, this is your sign to give it a re-read and then run to grab this one on April 28th!! And if you haven’t started this series yet… bestie, it’s time. Trust me—you’ll be hooked!

BIG thank you to Becca & Krista Ritchie, NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC!

Thank you Valentine PR for the eARC of Destructively Mine in exchange for an honest review.

Releases: April 29, 2025

I really enjoyed this book. Dishonestly Yours set up the dominoes that fell in Destructively Mine. The first book was our building block and this book is where everything unfolded. It is a slower burn than the previous book. However, I didn’t feel bored and I found myself wanting to read more each time. It was suspenseful and spicy. I was so invested in all the information the group was learning in real time that I never wanted to stop reading—I wanted answers just as bad as the characters did. AND AGAIN, I am eating up every little Addicted Series Easter egg!!

Rocky and Phoebe are still everything to me and I truly think their characters came together. Nova, Olly, Hailey, Jake, and Trevor did overpower in some aspects but I actually enjoyed that. I liked that these other characters are getting their moments to shine but I also would LOVE to see some chapters in their POV. With the way it ended I feel like we could really start doing a deeper dive into Hailey and her current situation. She is a character that has so much potential and room for growth. I would love to see things from her POV.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoy this series and I will be impatiently waiting for book three.

Book 2 in the Webs We Weave series was a wild ride—I could not put it down!
Dishonestly Yours ended with so many questions, and this book picked up right where it left off. Phoebe is fake dating Jake, the golden boy of Victoria, but secretly, she and Rocky are finally together. All they want is to be open and honest about their relationship, but first, they have to help Jake.
Then their moms show up with an agenda of their own—and zero answers to the siblings’ questions. Phoebe, her brothers, Rocky, and Hailey are ready to uncover the truth… even if they have to lie to get it.
I absolutely love these siblings and the family they’ve built. Their bond only grows stronger in this book. And we get to see a whole new side of Rocky—which I LOVED. He’s always been protective of his people, but here, we see him extend that to Jake too. And don’t even get me started on how he loves Phoebe. I adore him. He gives off major Connor mixed with Lo vibes… and if you know, you know.
This book had everything—grifting cons, off-the-charts chemistry between Rocky and Phoebe, suspense, mystery, and a couple curveballs at the end that had me reeling. I was literally on the edge of my seat, flipping pages like mad, hoping every question would be answered. Some were… but now I just want more. I can’t wait for the next book!

• light my heart on fire @kbmritchie 🔥 •
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You know sometimes when the second book in the series doesn't give you everything your heartdl desires? NOT THIS time, Destructively Mine checked all the boxes and more:
✨️ The page-turning drama... oh and it gets good. The character and story building is chef's kiss.
✨️ Dual POV
✨️ Passion and lust so steamy that you share in Pheobe's butterflies.
✨️ Heartfelt found family
✨️ The answers we have all been waiting for.
✨️ Rocky, gets his own box, because DAMN.
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If you have read Dishonestly Yours (and if you haven't please do, do it now) this book seamlessly picks up where we leave off and them takes us on secret unraveling journey. I won't disclose anything here, but I will say that you will be satisfied with what and how you find out what everyone is hiding. But this book will keep you on your toes...because when you think it won't get anymore juicy IT DOES.
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And if that's not enough, Phoebe and Rocky's relationship will keep you more than happy throughout this book. Rocky is definitely in my book boyfriend hall of fame. He's charming, a bit moody, but the best part about his character is how much he cares about the people in his life, especially Pheobe. 🥹🫶🏻. Friends, this is a must read in 2025. Trust me.
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Page & Pour Rating: 5✨️

While I did enjoy myself I will say it did take me longer to read it than I thought . The pace did not pick up till half way into the book and I think that’s what made me disconnect a little bit. That being said I loved that there seemed to be more twists and plot within this book. It definitely had more spice than book one. I am glad that some of the characters got answers that they needed but I felt that more questions were left unanswered as well lol . A re read might have been needed but I will definitely continue the seires !