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Author: J.S. Wonda is a popular contemporary romance and dark romance author, known for her thrilling, emotional, and addictive storytelling. Her novels often explore power dynamics, forbidden desires, and the psychological pull between love and obsession. With a distinctive writing style that captivates readers from the first page, she has built a dedicated international fanbase. On Booksterra, we have already reviewed one of her books, and now we continue exploring her dark and fascinating worlds with part two of her series.

Summary: ”Very Bad Elite” is the second book in J.S. Wonda’s Very Bad Kings series, continuing the dark and seductive story of Mable and the four Kings. After enduring her brutal initiation in the first book, Mable’s life is now firmly tied to the elite group of men who control her every move. But this time, the dynamic begins to shift.

The Kings — once purely cruel and humiliating — now adopt a different strategy. They start to seduce Mable, showing a slightly softer side, though their intentions remain laced with manipulation and control. Their new game is clear: they want her to choose one of them. This decision is not just about romance but a continuation of the dangerous and twisted power play that keeps her bound to their world.

Throughout the story, Mable navigates her conflicting emotions. The Kings test her limits with dominance and temptation, pulling her deeper into their web. What once felt like sheer survival begins to blur into a complex mix of desire, submission, and control.

As Mable is drawn further into the Kings’ lives, the stakes rise. Their elite circle reveals more secrets, and each encounter strengthens the dangerous connection between her and the men who hold her captive. The storyline builds on seduction, tension, and the dangerous allure of choosing a King — a choice that will determine how the deadly game continues in the next books of the series.

Personal Opinion: Reading Very “Bad Elite”, I felt the continuation of Mable’s story was just as addictive as the first book, though slightly different in its pacing. The second part is noticeably shorter than Very Bad Kings and focuses on a much smaller timeframe, covering only part of the second semester. This gives the plot a slower, more concentrated feel, but it also means the bigger arcs are left for the next book.

What stood out is how the Kings’ dynamic with Mable changes. Instead of pure cruelty, they now try to seduce her, softening just enough to make their dangerous game even more complicated. While this shift adds intrigue, it sometimes felt stretched out, since so much focus is given to the tension of choosing one King.

Overall, it’s an engaging follow-up that keeps you turning the pages, but it clearly feels like a setup for the larger developments to come in the next installment. If you enjoyed the intensity of the first book, this one will keep you hooked — even if it feels more like a bridge to what’s coming next.