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A Girl Called Malice (Facing the Music, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Aurelia B. Rowl (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
It's not easy being the Queen Bee. Alice Taylor should know. 

You know that girl. The one that the whole school's social life seems to revolve around. Alice used to be that girl until she decided to quit sixth form college. Suddenly her 'friends' aren't so interested in following her around and her attention-grabbing behaviour is about to get her kicked out of home. With nowhere to go and no one to turn to, her world starts spiralling seriously out of control.

Only new friend Zac Newton seems to believe in her. Lifeguard and poolside hottie, Zac is quite literally her lifesaver. But then, he's never met 'Malice', her mean-girl alter ego, and Alice wants to keep it that way. She knows this is her last chance for a fresh start until her sordid past catches up with her at the worst possible moment.

As everything Alice has worked towards comes crashing down around her, she realises that the hardest thing of all is being yourself...

Facing the Music series

Don't miss out on the 'Facing the Music' series of companion novels:
Book 1 - Popping the CherryBook 2 - A Girl Called MaliceBook 3 - expected 2016
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    462 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  6. Publication date
    October 3, 2014
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"...Rowl's writing is brilliant, her characters are very well-developed, there are moments that will make you sigh wistfully, lots of bits that will make you laugh, and twists to keep you on your toes. If you haven't read Popping the Cherry, go away and do it now. If you have, and you liked it, then order A Girl Called Malice immediately!" 5 stars, Escape Into Words

"If you like contemporary romance I can't recommend this book enough! This story doesn't meekly unfold from its pages. It pours from it with a fast pace that holds you until the very end." 5 stars, Naughty Bits' Book Reviews

"Even though Alice is wild and promiscuous, she is tough! I really do love a strong heroine and malice Alice is definitely my kind of bad girl heroine...I highly recommend A Girl Called Malice in the Popping the Cherry series as a must read." 5 stars, I Heart YA Books

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NU712MU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carina
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 462 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1474007559
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Facing the Music
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Aurelia B Rowl

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Aurelia B. Rowl writes sweet yet sexy contemporary romance stories, as well as young adult and new adult romances.

She lives on the edge of the Peak District in the UK with her very understanding husband and their two fantastic children. When she’s not writing, you’ll often find her curled up with a book or out running, making the most of the trails and fells surrounding her home or legging it around her local parkrun.

Too often lost in her own world, she has an alarm to remind her to collect her children from school and regularly wows her family with curious, hastily thrown together meals as a result of getting too caught up with her latest project… or five! She has also developed the fine art of ignoring the housework and makes an excellent taxi for her children’s many activities and enviable social life.

To find out more about Aurelia, or check out her latest news, you can visit her website: www.aureliabrowl.com

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  • Mary Blue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile author!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015
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    4.5 stars!

    Another fabulous offering by super talented Aurelia B. Rowl This time, we’re inside bad girl Alice’s mind! She’s the one who bullied Lena in Popping the Cherry.

    There is a lot of angst, deep emotions, redemption and even romance in this book. Aurelia shows us she’s super versatile and can bring a completely different vibe from PtC, for instance.

    My only issue was, I struggled a bit at first. Alice isn’t super likeable, and even though she’s neglected at home, I had a hard time connecting/rooting for someone who talked about bullying/disrespecting others so casually.

    Still, writing a book about an anti-heroine type isn’t for everyone; but Aurelia did an awesome job with Alice's character development arc. Well done!
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  • Suze Lavender
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
    A Girl Called Malice is the second book in the Popping the Cherry series. I highly recommend the first book, so I would advise you to read it before starting this one. A Girl Called Malice could be read as a stand alone story, but if you can have twice as much fun why wouldn't you?!

    Alice is the mean girl who always tried to make Lena's life a living hell. She's definitely earned her nickname Malice by being vindictive and vicious. She decides to drop out of college and is working at a hotel instead, which means she's no longer the school's worst bitch. Both her enemies and her so-called friends are happy to be rid of her. She's all alone and has nobody to turn to. Fortunately there's Charlie, the only family member she likes. He's four years old and he's the center of her world. When she's with him Alice can let her guard down. Then she's sweet, kind and lovely. She meets Zac at one of these moments and he's the only person besides Charlie who's seen the real Alice. When she no longer has a roof over her head Alice is fortunate enough to be able to stay with Zac. Together they're making some much needed changes in her life. Unfortunately she can't erase her past. Will Alice succeed in starting over or is it too hard to show people who she really is?

    A Girl Called Malice isn't a light and cute romance, but I flew through it nonetheless. I couldn't put it down. Alice is intriguing and I couldn't wait to find out more about her. There are two sides to every story and I'm glad Aurelia B Rowl decided to tell Alice's version as well. Her path crosses with Lena's again and I liked the way things developed. Alice has a lot to hide from everyone around her. She has to live with so many secrets that they have changed her into someone who's insensitive. She causes pain and she lashes out. Even though there's a good reason for that behavior she takes full responsibility and doesn't hide behind the injustice that's been done to her. I liked that about her. I actually liked a lot of things about Alice. It was also really nice to read more about Zac. He's such a nice guy, but there's a lot more to him than just a kind personality, and he's got his priorities straight. He's wise as well, but that doesn't mean he can't mess things up. There's a lot he needs to discover about the girl that dropped into his life. I can only say good things about this book and the ending of A Girl Called Malice is amazing, I read it with tears in my eyes.
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  • Gwendolyn Kensinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... include in this review to express how much I love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
    I'm really having a hard time even thinking of words to include in this review to express how much I love this book. First I want to say a HUGE thank you to the author, Aurelia B. Rowl, Carina UK (the publisher), and Net Galley for providing this ARC.
    This book was everything I needed. A little bit rock and roll and a bunch of love and devotion.
    Alice is a girl who used to be the Queen Bee but after dropping out of college fights her inner demons to find out who she is and who she wants be.
    Alice is a divided character -- Alice by day and Malice by night. She becomes Malice as a way to put up walls and avoid getting hurt. She sleeps around, and generally does not care for anyone or anything other than her adorable "nephew" Charles. As Alice she is trying to come to terms with the hand she has been dealt. It's not a good one.
    During a day trip to the park with her nephew, Zac comes to her rescue after she is stranded while climbing a tree. Zac and Alice become friends. Not the friends with benefits you might expect but honest friends who are there for each other when the other needs them.
    The story takes place over more than a years time and so much happens leading up to the end.
    I am 100% team Zac! He is so honest and caring. Her really loves Alice, but can she ever find herself and love him back? It doesn't seem likely. Who can blame her with her "sister" making her life hell.
    With twists and turns that are unexpected this story kept me wide awake into the wee hours of the morning several times trying to read just one more chapter.
    What more can I say -- this book was amazing!
    Characters - 5
    Setting - 5
    Plot -5
    Conflict/Purpose - 5
    Resolution/Outcome - 5

    I didn't want this one to end, yet I couldn't wait to see how it ended.

    5/5 STARS!!
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  • A Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous characterisation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2015
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    I haven't read Popping the Cherry so this was my first introduction to the main character, Alice. You quite quickly get the picture, however, and I have to say she's one of the most unusual characters I've come across in books. In the first half of the book she is often acting completely outrageously, shocking in fact. But you can see that underneath it all she's a very likeable, but damaged, young woman.

    The book keeps you reading because although you guess how it will end you want to watch it all pan out to its final happy conclusion. And I suspect I can guess which characters will be centre stage in the next book of the series...
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2015
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    Having met 'Malice' in Aurelia's previous book Popping the Cherry, I have to admit I was slightly dubious about reading the story of this unlikeable bully who made Lena's life miserable in book one. However from the first page of A Girl Called Malice I was hooked and quickly grew to love Alice. I couldn't put this book down and devoured it in a matter of days.

    Aurelia B Rowl has given us another book that was an absolute joy to read, this author is quickly becoming one of my favourites. If you haven't already bought A Girl Called Malice, or the previous Popping the Cherry do it now - you won't regret it.
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  • SJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2014
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    Wasn't sure about reading this as I couldn't imagine enjoying a book about the most awful character in Popping the Cherry but I'm so glad I made the effort. I just about managed to put the book down once (not wanting to spend a day with a lively 4 year old after no sleep) but had to finish it the next day. I really did want to laugh/cry/scream/shout while reading this it was such a moving story with lots of twists and turns. Brilliant.
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  • Lou
    4.0 out of 5 stars all about the characters!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2014
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    For me a great book has great characters and Rowl has delivered in A girl called Malice. Some characters I loved instantly and then there's one I could happily punch in the face! I won't give too much away about the plot but there's sadness, happiness, friendship, loyalty and a large scoop of sickly sweet romance all mixed in. A girl called Malice is well worth a read with twists and turns to keep you hooked from beginning to end.
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  • Max Carter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2014
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    This book follows on from Popping the Cherry and continues with some familiar characters, this time its Alice's story, or rather the story of Malice to Alice.
    Without giving the story away the book is a huge rollercoaster of emotional delight and I'm really looking for to reading more from this author
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