is a dark high school bully romance written by Kristin Buoni (a shared pen name for authors Stella Hart and her sister-in-law). Released in September 2022, it is the first installment of the Crown Point Academy trilogy. Story Overview
Dark High School Romance, Bully Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers. Wicked Legacy by Kristin Buoni
The book contains dark themes and intense bullying that may be disturbing to some readers. Series Order: Wicked Legacy Wicked Rivals Wicked Heirs . is a dark high school bully romance written
The novel follows a new girl at Crown Point Academy, a prestigious and cutthroat prep school for the ultra-wealthy. After making the mistake of standing up to the campus "royalty"— and Cerina Vincent —the protagonist becomes the target of intense bullying and humiliation. The book contains dark themes and intense bullying
The conflict is complicated by a forced-proximity trope: the protagonist is forced to live with Jax because their parents are dating. The story revolves around their toxic, "enemies-to-lovers" dynamic as they navigate a school environment filled with secrets and lies. Key Themes & Features
Reviewers on Goodreads and Amazon often highlight the extreme nature of the bullying and the cliffhanger ending that leads directly into the sequel.
Includes a resilient heroine and a ruthless, handsome "villain" hero, Jax Kingsley.