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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.75 stars
I think my overall verdict is that this was a fun book but doesn’t deliver enough on the title. Given that it had “revenge” in the name, I thought the book would be more satisfying revenge centric but sadly, no.
My thoughts are kind of incoherent right now so I might come back and edit it this later but key note: this is more rom com rather than epic revenge saga.
I think my overall verdict is that this was a fun book but doesn’t deliver enough on the title. Given that it had “revenge” in the name, I thought the book would be more satisfying revenge centric but sadly, no.
Spoiler
it IS implied that Ian gets what’s coming to him, but the details of the fallout are not mentioned at all :( booooo give me all the gory details on his social death!!!!My thoughts are kind of incoherent right now so I might come back and edit it this later but key note: this is more rom com rather than epic revenge saga.
Oh god, I loved Rush, he made me laugh so much. I managed to suspend my belief that he could hold down a job, because he was just so much fun to be around. Speaking as someone who spends a great deal of time just staring off into space, I totally got him. Hunter was a sweetie, although a little too 'woe is me' I mean, he didn't even really seem to try (I'm with Audrey - don't fail!). I figured Ian was a twat from previous books and I'm glad he got his comeuppance in the end. The boys at Big Boned Bertha were, as always, superb and I guess we have Madden's book next as he turned up more than the others. All in all a great read. 4.5*
Revenge tastes better if served cold
This book was more than a reading, it was a life experience. As a person with ADD I really identified with some obstacles Rush has to deal with, but the best part for me was the way his train of thought works, Rush's POVs were like being inside from my own head.
The revenge agenda is an easy read, with an unusual love story and even more unusual characters, little angst and well-served and well-deserved revenge.
Rush has been in a relationship for a year, something we've had glimpses of in the previous books, and in this one we discover that Rush's mysterious boyfriend is a world-class asshole, as he's been in a committed relationship since 5 years ago.
And it turns out that Rush's boyfriend's ex-fiancé is also his new boss!
The good thing is that Hunter is a good person and despite the bad way he met Rush he realizes that Rush is another victim of his ex's lies and deceit. And what begins as a professional relationship between coworkers transforms into revenge partners and quickly into love.
It was quite fun to see Hunter trying to understand Rush, but failing miserably in the attempt, as Rush's thoughts live up to his name and travel a mile an hour without stopping for a minute.
Seeing the support system Rush has from his friends and coworkers was heartwarming.
In general, a beautiful love story with atypical characters finding their own definition of love and a good representation of what life is for some people within the neurodivergent spectrum and as the author mentions in her notes, Rush's character is not the norm, nor is it intended to indicate that all people with ADHD are the same, he is only an example.
And for my part, I felt identified.
I received an arc copy for free and this is my honest opinion/review
This book was more than a reading, it was a life experience. As a person with ADD I really identified with some obstacles Rush has to deal with, but the best part for me was the way his train of thought works, Rush's POVs were like being inside from my own head.
The revenge agenda is an easy read, with an unusual love story and even more unusual characters, little angst and well-served and well-deserved revenge.
Rush has been in a relationship for a year, something we've had glimpses of in the previous books, and in this one we discover that Rush's mysterious boyfriend is a world-class asshole, as he's been in a committed relationship since 5 years ago.
And it turns out that Rush's boyfriend's ex-fiancé is also his new boss!
The good thing is that Hunter is a good person and despite the bad way he met Rush he realizes that Rush is another victim of his ex's lies and deceit. And what begins as a professional relationship between coworkers transforms into revenge partners and quickly into love.
It was quite fun to see Hunter trying to understand Rush, but failing miserably in the attempt, as Rush's thoughts live up to his name and travel a mile an hour without stopping for a minute.
Seeing the support system Rush has from his friends and coworkers was heartwarming.
In general, a beautiful love story with atypical characters finding their own definition of love and a good representation of what life is for some people within the neurodivergent spectrum and as the author mentions in her notes, Rush's character is not the norm, nor is it intended to indicate that all people with ADHD are the same, he is only an example.
And for my part, I felt identified.
I received an arc copy for free and this is my honest opinion/review
4.5 stars;
Oh sweet Rush, I love you so. The ADHD rep in this book was crazy good. As someone with pretty severe unmedicated ADHD, this was highly relatable and Saxon really did an incredible job and so did her sensitivity readers. I love when authors nail it. My only reason it isn't a perfect 5 star is because I could have had a little more of the relationship between them be fleshed out. I could have honestly used a few more vulnerable scenes between the two of them. I just wanted a little *more*, but that's only because I truly love this series and the Bertha boys.
Oh sweet Rush, I love you so. The ADHD rep in this book was crazy good. As someone with pretty severe unmedicated ADHD, this was highly relatable and Saxon really did an incredible job and so did her sensitivity readers. I love when authors nail it. My only reason it isn't a perfect 5 star is because I could have had a little more of the relationship between them be fleshed out. I could have honestly used a few more vulnerable scenes between the two of them. I just wanted a little *more*, but that's only because I truly love this series and the Bertha boys.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
fast-paced
I adored everything in this book. Every single thing was written so so well I don't have a single complaint. I will be rereading this plenty of times.
Rush is one of the purest souls and needs to be protected at all costs.
Rush is one of the purest souls and needs to be protected at all costs.