Ayoh - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$4.99 with 75 percent savings
Print List Price: $19.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Katie Lowrie
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Disorder: A High School Bully Romance (Hawthorn Academy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Katie Lowrie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 372 ratings
I knew that a scholarship to Hawthorn Academy would change my life.

The scholarship gets me away from a Mother who doesn’t love me, an alcoholic Step-Father I despise, and a life filled with no meaning. At the Academy, I can make something of myself. Become the person I’ve always wanted to be; the person I’m destined to be.

But I never imagined that things would be worse for me here.
That The Sect and The Set rule the school.

Literally.
They have a list of five rules that all must obey or face the dire consequences.

Then there is Him.
The forbidden fruit.
The Beast I’ve been warned away from.
The boy I feel a connection to, yet know that I shouldn’t.

Hawthorn Academy isn’t anything like I’d expected.
It’s clear that I’m in danger.
That somebody is out to harm me.

I just need to survive the next two years here.
How hard can that be?


Disorder is book one in the Hawthorn Academy Series. It is a high school bully romance and contains themes that some readers might find uncomfortable. This book is a part of a trilogy and is NOT a standalone.
This book was previously published under the same title in February 2021, but has had a complete rewrite since. This is the second edition.
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Hawthorn Academy
  2. Print length
    416 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    February 25, 2021
  6. File size
    2.9 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
  Report an issue with this product or seller
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 3 books in this series.
This option includes 3 books.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  27. Stay Toxic
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
Next page
Loading...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happens next at Hawthorn Academy." - Amazon Reviewer

"This book had me gripped, hook line and sinker from the first chapter. I was on tenterhooks all the way through as the suspense is just palpable." - Amazon Reviewer

"This is definitely worth the read for anyone needing some drama, mystery, and romance." - Amazon Reviewer

"The suspense in this book is like nothing I have ever read before and I felt that I couldn't trust anyone. Then there is the best ending." - Amazon Reviewer

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08PP3LHLY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ KLS Publishing Ltd
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 25, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Hawthorn Academy
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 372 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Katie Lowrie

Katie Lowrie

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Katie Lowrie is a Brit who loves to read and write.

A list in no particular order of her greatest loves:

- Henry VIII and the Tudor era

- Her baby cat, Cress

- Musicals

- Cheese

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
372 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find the book fantastic and engaging, with one mentioning it grabbed them from the beginning. However, the language receives mixed feedback, with one customer noting it's written in British English, while another found it hard to understand. Moreover, the female lead character receives negative reviews, with one customer describing her as weak and another finding her annoying.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one mentioning it grabbed them from the beginning and another noting how it kept them hooked.

"...This book grabbed me from the beginning. Disorder is Katie’s debut novel, and I’m already hooked with everything she has to offer...." Read more

"First book to be read by the author Katie Lowrie. This was a fantastic read...." Read more

"...Great book off to the second." Read more

"2.6 stars. This book was ok got stale for awhile, but the ending was bad...." Read more

5 customers mention "Language"2 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the language of the book, with one customer appreciating its British English style, while another finds it hard to understand.

"...It was hard to read because I felt nothing but embarrassed for her. Also, zero chemistry between the 2 love interests...." Read more

"...Katie’s writing style, the way she wrote, her grammar and punctuation, and word usage was different from what I’ve normally read, and I’m obsessed...." Read more

"...Some of the wording is confusing and hard to understand. I am still interested to see what book to brings." Read more

"...a minute for me to get my bearings for this book since it is written in British English...." Read more

3 customers mention "Female lead"0 positive3 negative

Customers criticize the female lead character, describing her as weak and annoying.

"...However, what kept this from receiving 5 stars was how annoying the heroine was...." Read more

"...The part that annoyed me the most was how weak and pathetic the female lead was, she had no self respect, her inner dialogue did not match her..." Read more

"Main character stammers every other word, it gets tiresome quickly. You see the ending coming from a mile away and it’s disappointingly predictable." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Angie H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I happened upon this book by chance, in a Facebook group. I am thrilled that I did. I was sucked in to this story from the second I began reading. I loved every bit of the drama, angst, pain, and happiness. I am off to read book 2.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Brianna
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Different Twist On The Regular Bully Reads!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    4.5 stars!

    But I’d sold my heart to a beast, and I didn’t think I’d get it back at this rate.

    This book grabbed me from the beginning. Disorder is Katie’s debut novel, and I’m already hooked with everything she has to offer. Katie’s writing style, the way she wrote, her grammar and punctuation, and word usage was different from what I’ve normally read, and I’m obsessed. There’s so much to unpack, I don’t even know where to start! But, it’s all good things.

    I loved the fact that this wasn’t the usual bully romance and it’s definitely something I wanna read more of. The dedication of the characters bullying towards Sky was so sad but so intriguing to read. The amount of mystery in this book will keep you at the edge of your seat. You’re always coming up with theories and honestly, that's one of my favorite things to do; unpacking a story and trying to piece it together.

    Skyler is a girl who is relatable. I loved how she wasn’t naive, but because she was so excluded from having a regular social life, she didn’t know exactly what to do in situations. Sky is a girl that wanted friends, to be liked and loved, so she kind of let certain things happen, but wasn’t dumb. She always pointed out the wrong, but usually only to herself.

    Ollie. Man, I don’t even know where to start with him. You never knew what he was thinking. I loved the fact that we didn’t read any of his POV till the end. You didn’t know what his intentions were. You weren't able to figure out his friends, Griff and Leo, either. But, Ollie is that bad boy mysterious alpha with an attitude problem that you just fall for anyways.

    Just like with the main characters, the side characters were some of the best I've read. Clover understood exactly what Skyler was going through with her bad homelife and the bullying, so their friendship was instant. Leo and Griff were just as mysterious as Ollie. One minute you feel a genuine connection between Sky and them, and the next makes you think the opposite with everything happening. There’s so many double standards and hypocrisy that leaves you thinking about them.

    I had a feeling this was going to end with a plot twist and a cliffhanger. But I didn’t know HOW. And man, it gets you, that's for sure. Throughout the whole book, something keeps happening to Sky, and you’re left with the mystery of the who and the why. It ends with you needing more and has your heart pounding near the end. Also, I loved the Mean Girl vibes mixed with a little Gossip Girl. The only thing I didn’t like was the pace of the book: it was fast then slow, but still kept me hooked. This is definitely worth the read for anyone needing some drama, mystery, and romance.
    8 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Jess McDaniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    I am a sucker for an academy book, add on the bully aspect of it, and I am sold. This is the author's debut book and looks to be a four book series. It took a minute for me to get my bearings for this book since it is written in British English.

    Hawthorne Academy has two ruling groups, The Set and The Sect. Sky is a scholarship student and of course, the two groups take interest in her. There are secrets and lies and suspense around every corner of this book. I thought I had things figured out and then I started to get thrown for a loop during several parts.

    Everyone is a suspect. I don't know who Sky should trust, because I sure don't trust anyone. Who is telling the truth? Who is faithful? Who is out to ruin Sky? I feel like some questions were answered, but I have way more than what I started with.

    The book does end on a cliffhanger that I did not see coming, but it looks like book two, Disease, will be out in May!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars SO confused with this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    This book was a head scratcher from the prolog that is part of the actual story, to the very end. Is there a book somewhere that explains what happened and why he hates her so much? Will the second book explain more as to why Oliver did the horrible crap to her from the beginning? So many questions and no answers.
    Helpful
     Report
  • BlackRose28
    4.0 out of 5 stars I definitely need to read book two
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    First book to be read by the author Katie Lowrie. This was a fantastic read. I loved the suspension, the intensity of trying to figure out who was hurting stutter. However, what kept this from receiving 5 stars was how annoying the heroine was. She was incredibly naive, she never fought back it was kind if disappointing. I do look forward to book two.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Gina Clabo
    2.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    2.6 stars. This book was ok got stale for awhile, but the ending was bad. If it was supposed to leave on a cliff hanger, it didn't, it just was sad, confusing did not make any sense and just frustrated me. I will not continue on it wasn't enough to get me to continue. Family, drama, bullying, sex swearing and backstabbing & murder... Gina
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars wtf
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Im still trying to gather my thoughts regarding this book. The web of lies that left me trying to come to terms what the f is going on. Great book off to the second.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Fiona Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great and promising start to a new series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    Admittedly this isn't the genre I usually go for but the premise sounded really intriguing and I wanted to know who the SET and SECT were. Katie's social media campaign got me hooked before I even started it and I was not disappointed, I got so invested in the story and grew to enjoy the bully romance trope alot haha. So much so that I keep reading these genres! This is a story where you cannot trust a single character, the twist at the end left me speechless, what a cliffhanger!! I'm desperate to know where the story is going to know and what is going to happen to sky!!! Great debut Katie, I can't wait to read Disease.
    Report
  • Grace
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing debut book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    I'll be honest, I'm not a book buff but this book has me hooked! I'm just over half way through and I love the characters and the school setting definitely has me feeling nostalgic. The story is engaging and I can't wait to see how this book ends and how it leaves the characters lined up for the next book. Hats off to Katie for creating such an engaging new world!
    Report
  • Glitterknickers
    3.0 out of 5 stars It’s was ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    It was a ok read I did get bored half way through know what was going to happen and how stupid the main character was not to see it like really how many times can girl get the crap beat out of her and she still like meh it’s ok
    Report
  • Sam Pettyfer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    If you are a book worm, love to be obsessed with a story that you don’t ever want to put down, this is definitely worth a read!!

    The detail of the storyline, characters and the ending provide a thrilling journey for the reader to go on. Altogether, it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happens next at Hawthorn Academy.

    Well done Katie, waiting in anticipation for book number 2!
    Report
  • Stacey
    1.0 out of 5 stars Nonsense
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    I could not wait to finish this book. So many contradictions, so many times things happened but nothing was mentioned after. Okay someone tried to kill me but hey oh let’s go to sleep and carry on like normal. The main female character got on my last nerves. Best friend please, heroine please. Sure she might have been desperate for friends but come on. I rolled my eyes so much I thought they might get stuck. I mean I could go on. I have never rated a book one before. Gosh I’m in need of a really good book. Don’t waste your time!
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report