I got pulled into 'I Was Always Yours' like it was a guilty-pleasure binge—it's dramatic, messy, and full of that dark-academy, bully-romance energy that hooks you fast. The book is the third entry in Khai Hara's RCA: Royal Crown Academy series and follows intense relationships between students who have a history of friendship, jealousy, and power struggles; it's built around childhood connections that sour and then explode into possessive, angsty romance. Plot-wise, expect lots of emotional volatility: misunderstandings, secrets, and the kind of tension that makes you keep turning pages even while wanting to shake the characters. Reviewers and community notes flag it as dark and emotionally charged, so there are scenes and themes some readers find triggering—if you're sensitive to heavy tropes, take that into account. If you liked the tone here, try other books in the RCA series like 'Long Live The King' and 'Pay For Your Lies' or dive into similar dark, angsty romances recommended by reader lists such as 'Riot Rules' and other bully/dark-romance picks—those recs tend to line up with readers who enjoy the same highs and harsh edges. My take? It's the kind of grabby, emotionally messy read that feels raw and a little reckless—perfect when you want something that won't let you go, for better or worse.