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nakia_danielle's review against another edition
1.0
I really just couldn’t get into the story. I didn’t like any of the main characters. And I really couldn’t buy into Troy and Crystals love story. He was an arrogant asshole who clearly only liked Crystal’s body. Crystal was vain, annoying. I can believe the two of them were sexually attracted to each other but that’s it.
jsartin's review against another edition
4.0
While I would not call the a romance book, the backstory sort of was. But when the plot twist and everything finally came out at end, it did leave me wanting to hear more.
theemillennialreader's review
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I love me some Tracy Brown. One of my favorite authors. I like how the details were revealed and I didn’t expect the ending. It wasn’t what I wanted, but that’s good. Lol, Tracy said “nah”. The ending was lowkey a cliff hanger. The only thing I didn’t like was the repetitiveness of details about the mom’s characteristics as well as other parts of the background story. A lot of things were repeated multiple times and that was irritating. The events of the book made up for it a little. I had to know what happened next.
harmoniace's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the twists in this story; there has to be a sequel and I can't wait!
cschraft1124's review against another edition
3.0
I received Boss by Tracy Brown as a Goodreads Giveaway. This is the first book that I have read by this author.
Boss tells the story of Crystal Scott, editor in chief of one of the hottest magazines on the market as the magazine, Hipster, is taken over by the former boss's son, Troy Mitchell. Unable to keep their personal and professional lives separate for long, Crystal and Troy plunge headfirst into a sultry and passionate romance that proves quickly to be more than just a physical relationship. As the relationship escalates to higher levels, Troy quickly learns that things aren't quite as they seem with Crystal, as the demons that entwine both of their pasts come to the surface in an abrupt way.
I was not sure what to expect, but found myself pleasantly surprised. Tracy Brown is a great storyteller. The plot is intriguing and continually evolving, the characters are relatable and diverse, and she does a fairly good job of writing sexually provocative scenes in a way that isn't cheesy or cliché, something not a lot of authors are able to do well. The story is written in third person and is told primarily from Crystal's perspective, although it does alternate to other character's point of view. The transition from one character to another is very stilted and interrupts the otherwise easy flow of the book. My other criticism is that almost the entire second half of the book takes the reader back to Crystal and Troy's past, with only the last 10 pages bringing the reader back to the present to draw it to conclusion. While the glimpse back in time is obviously important to understanding Troy and Crystal's history as well as Crystal's motivations that led to where the reader meets her at the beginning of the book, it almost felt like it was too much; I did not feel it was necessary to spend half of the book on the past and it could have adequately been told in a fraction of that length by sparing some of the unnecessary detail. The ending was too abrupt for my taste. Despite that, Brown keeps the reader hooked, and this book proved to be a quick read.
This is a great book for those who enjoy reading about family's feuding, strong female characters, years of plotting revenge, and erotic romance.
Boss tells the story of Crystal Scott, editor in chief of one of the hottest magazines on the market as the magazine, Hipster, is taken over by the former boss's son, Troy Mitchell. Unable to keep their personal and professional lives separate for long, Crystal and Troy plunge headfirst into a sultry and passionate romance that proves quickly to be more than just a physical relationship. As the relationship escalates to higher levels, Troy quickly learns that things aren't quite as they seem with Crystal, as the demons that entwine both of their pasts come to the surface in an abrupt way.
I was not sure what to expect, but found myself pleasantly surprised. Tracy Brown is a great storyteller. The plot is intriguing and continually evolving, the characters are relatable and diverse, and she does a fairly good job of writing sexually provocative scenes in a way that isn't cheesy or cliché, something not a lot of authors are able to do well. The story is written in third person and is told primarily from Crystal's perspective, although it does alternate to other character's point of view. The transition from one character to another is very stilted and interrupts the otherwise easy flow of the book. My other criticism is that almost the entire second half of the book takes the reader back to Crystal and Troy's past, with only the last 10 pages bringing the reader back to the present to draw it to conclusion. While the glimpse back in time is obviously important to understanding Troy and Crystal's history as well as Crystal's motivations that led to where the reader meets her at the beginning of the book, it almost felt like it was too much; I did not feel it was necessary to spend half of the book on the past and it could have adequately been told in a fraction of that length by sparing some of the unnecessary detail. The ending was too abrupt for my taste. Despite that, Brown keeps the reader hooked, and this book proved to be a quick read.
This is a great book for those who enjoy reading about family's feuding, strong female characters, years of plotting revenge, and erotic romance.
_aer_'s review against another edition
5.0
Trying to get a second chance at love when your families don't support your relationship is hard. I didn't see any of the twists and turns coming but I'm so glad I read this!
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
The blurb for this book is incorrect and actually gives away a huge plot twist. I advise ignoring it and just start reading.
A few things to note:
1. The lead in is lengthy and falsely leads you to a sense of where it's going. (I loved that surprise.)
2. It is told in third person but instead of just the main characters it gives everyone's view. It takes an adjustment to get used to the style because there's no delineation from character to character.
3. This is not, I repeat, NOT a family you want to mess with.
Crystal is a bad @ss. Period. She is truly something else.
Troy is a dog. I want to smack him upside the head but I think that Crystal handles him well...eventually. I honestly spent some time questioning how much I liked her based on her choices. But boy, was I in for the twist of the century.
I am smirking and loving the ending. The nosy b!tch in me wants more. Boss was fun and I look forward to seeing what the author does next!
Book received in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
A few things to note:
1. The lead in is lengthy and falsely leads you to a sense of where it's going. (I loved that surprise.)
2. It is told in third person but instead of just the main characters it gives everyone's view. It takes an adjustment to get used to the style because there's no delineation from character to character.
3. This is not, I repeat, NOT a family you want to mess with.
Crystal is a bad @ss. Period. She is truly something else.
Troy is a dog. I want to smack him upside the head but I think that Crystal handles him well...eventually. I honestly spent some time questioning how much I liked her based on her choices. But boy, was I in for the twist of the century.
I am smirking and loving the ending. The nosy b!tch in me wants more. Boss was fun and I look forward to seeing what the author does next!
Book received in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
tiffanis29's review against another edition
5.0
Refreshingly different. I really enjoyed this storyline.
mellabella's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a big Tracy Brown fan. After waiting so long for another book from her, I was excited to see Boss.
It was a little different than her other books. The story line was a little darker.
I liked the twists and turns. Little by little you learned exactly what happened to Crystal/Sydney's brother Malik, her mother and how Troy was connected.
But, I'm a little confused as to how he didn't recognize her? How could she have changed so completely? Not even her mannerisms remained the same?
Losing a sibling, and plotting a takeover can make one cold. But... I was feeling like I missed something.
Also, the constant descriptions of how beautiful Crystal/Sydney was and how fine Troy was? A little too much.
I was a little sad that Troy and Crystal/Sydney couldn't be together.
But, I'm wondering if this is truly a standalone?
3.5 stars
It was a little different than her other books. The story line was a little darker.
I liked the twists and turns. Little by little you learned exactly what happened to Crystal/Sydney's brother Malik, her mother and how Troy was connected.
But, I'm a little confused as to how he didn't recognize her? How could she have changed so completely? Not even her mannerisms remained the same?
Losing a sibling, and plotting a takeover can make one cold. But... I was feeling like I missed something.
Also, the constant descriptions of how beautiful Crystal/Sydney was and how fine Troy was? A little too much.
I was a little sad that Troy and Crystal/Sydney couldn't be together.
But, I'm wondering if this is truly a standalone?
3.5 stars