Wrath of an Exile

An Enemies to Lovers Romance (The River Styx Heathens, Book 1)

De: Monty Jay

Narrado por: Michelle Sparks, Liam Dicosimo

In Ponderosa Springs, this version of Romeo and Juliet isn’t a tragedy. It’s war.

Jude Sinclair is West Trinity Falls’ favorite exiled loner.

Cocky. Insufferably hot. Family foe.

Raised across the tracks in a rival town, he reeks of trouble. Which is the one thing I’ve always had a problem avoiding and now that he’s just down the hall, it’s harder to resist the pull.

My father made one rule when Jude moved in, never trust a Sinclair.

The last thing I need is for my new foster brother to make me question my loyalty with his filthy smirks and poet tongue. But with every forbidden kiss and secret hookup, I quickly find myself faced with two options.

Betray my family? Or betray my heart?

©2024 Monty Jay (P)2025 Monty Jay

I almost forgot ….

The Hollow Boys had me in a chokehold for months!!! If you’re second guessing starting this bc you think it can’t compare, or will sour in comparison… just read it!! You won’t regret it I promise!!! The scene where all the Hollow boys came together I almost cried!!! (It was not an emotional scene yet there I was lol)

Next Gen!

If you enjoyed the Hollow Boys series, you'll love this.The River Styx Heathens are the next generation. Even though this is a standalone series, it would help to read The Hollow Boys series. I had a big smile anytime the boys were in the picture.
Monty Jay is a fantastic storyteller. She paints a picture in every scene. You feel like you're there and feeling all the emotions. I can't wait for the next one.
Duet narration by Liam Dicosimo and Michelle Sparks. They were perfect for these characters.

Everything I needed!!

This was exactly what I needed after my hangover from her hollow boys series!! I didn’t think it could get better, but then Monty decides to write a second generation and do it PERFECTLY!! I am obsessed with her writing and all of these characters.
We got the perfect glimpse into our hollow boys all grown up and as parents and ahhh I just loved it so much!! The writing style, mixed with the narrators and I was so immersed into Ponderosa Springs, once again.
Jude & Phi might be one of my favorite couples!!! I loved their Romeo & Juliet type romance and could not ask for more!! I’m so excited to see what this 2nd gen does!

100% worth the listen. The duet style narration is so perfectly done and fits the characters so well!!

Seraphina and Jude

Wrath of an Exile is the first book in the River Styx Heathens series. This is as dark romance so please read all content warnings before listening. Seraphina/Phi and Jude have led very different lives but are similar in a lot of ways. They are supposed to be sworn enemies. What happens if they are the opposite? The dual narration by Michelle Sparks and Liam DiCosimo was extraordinary. Michelle Sparks was absolutely brilliant as Seraphina. I could feel all of Phi’s hurt, shame, pain, uncertainty as well as her happiness, strength, intelligence, passion and love in her voice. Liam DiCosimo was positively divine as brash, defiant Jude. And when he recites his poetry in that sultry tone-swoon worthy. These two phenomenal voice actors brought this story to life masterfully. I highly recommend listening.

I am obsessed with this book ♥️

The audiobook took this 5⭐️ read to an entirely new level.

Normally, I think nothing can beat the magic of a first read, but this audiobook reread might have proved me wrong 🤭. The narrators brought Jude and Phi’s story to life with such intensity and emotion that it felt like experiencing it for the first time all over again.

For fans of The Hollow Boys and dark romance lovers alike, this book is a masterpiece. Truly the best Romeo and Juliet retelling I’ve ever read. Period.


⸻


⭐️ 5 | 🌶️ 3

This book is a work of art.

Monty crafted a dark romance that is not only achingly romantic and deliciously spicy but also written with the lyrical beauty of poetry. I’ve never been the biggest Romeo and Juliet retelling fan… until this book.

Jude and Phi’s love is the very definition of a slow burn, but when it finally ignites, it sets the world on fire (yes, I hope you appreciated that 🔥 reference).

I’ve been eagerly anticipating this book since September, and let me tell you—it was worth every second of the wait.

Most importantly, this story feels like a love letter to The Hollow Boys fans. While you don’t have to read that series first to enjoy it… you absolutely should 🤷🏽‍♀️.