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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Can Saxon James do no wrong?! Well, I certainly hope not because I fell head over hockey sticks with her CU Hockey series co-written with another favorite go-to author of mine, Eden Finley, and I could never get enough of James' own Never Just Friends series. Reading her books has become one of my guilty pleasures, but can I really call it that when I feel no guilt whatsoever while indulging in every single pleasurable read? Her newest series, Frat Wars, is looking like it could give the two other aforementioned James-penned series a run for their money because I'm a smitten kitten and a happy puppy all rolled into one with the series starter! In short, I'm giddy and ecstatic with joy.
Frat Wars: King of Thieves is the first in the Frat Wars series, and it introduces readers to two fraternities--Rho Kappa Tau and Sigma Beta Psi--and the never-ending rivalry between them. The Kappas are more team leaders while the Sigmas are more team captains. Think of them as the former lean more towards becoming future leaders of industry and possible pillars of commuintiy, and the latter trained to be in the running as most valuable players and hall of famers. Not necessarily a matter of brain versus brawn, since that's rather stereotypical, and from what I've seen of the cast of characters so far, Saxon James has created young men who stand out because they are NOT stereotypical.
Chad Doomsen and Bailey Prince are college seniors and from rival fraternities. Chad is the vice president of the Sigma Beta Psi and on a partial football scholarship; Bailey is a transfer student and a legacy, thanks to his father. Thanks to being adventurous in college, Chad identifies as bisexual, although it's not something he's gone out of his way to tell other people about. On the other hand, Bailey is, in fact, openly gay, but being the new guy on campus and in his frat house, he hasn't exactly shouted his sexuality from the rooftops. With the annual King of Thieves competition in play, Chad is determined to keep Sigma's winning streak intact. Then along comes Bailey, who may not just steal the competition but Chad's heart as well. If only they didn't have that darn, pesky frat rivalry.
I absolutely adored every single thing about this series starter. I liked that readers are able to see what the dynamic is like for both frat houses, and I loved that Saxon James gave the characters--principal and peripheral alike--enough original quirks and tweaks to make them extraordinary. Chad wasn't a total cinnamon roll, but the guy was super sweet and he was devoted to Bailey, who was a sweetheart as well. The story has a bit of a slow-burn feel to it, which I appreciated because I've lost count of how many books I've read where everything started with a one-night stand. I enjoyed anything and everything this book had to offer, and James continues to impress me with her storytelling and creation of compelling stories and endearing characters. Five stars for Frat Wars: King of Thieves.
Frat Wars: King of Thieves is the first in the Frat Wars series, and it introduces readers to two fraternities--Rho Kappa Tau and Sigma Beta Psi--and the never-ending rivalry between them. The Kappas are more team leaders while the Sigmas are more team captains. Think of them as the former lean more towards becoming future leaders of industry and possible pillars of commuintiy, and the latter trained to be in the running as most valuable players and hall of famers. Not necessarily a matter of brain versus brawn, since that's rather stereotypical, and from what I've seen of the cast of characters so far, Saxon James has created young men who stand out because they are NOT stereotypical.
Chad Doomsen and Bailey Prince are college seniors and from rival fraternities. Chad is the vice president of the Sigma Beta Psi and on a partial football scholarship; Bailey is a transfer student and a legacy, thanks to his father. Thanks to being adventurous in college, Chad identifies as bisexual, although it's not something he's gone out of his way to tell other people about. On the other hand, Bailey is, in fact, openly gay, but being the new guy on campus and in his frat house, he hasn't exactly shouted his sexuality from the rooftops. With the annual King of Thieves competition in play, Chad is determined to keep Sigma's winning streak intact. Then along comes Bailey, who may not just steal the competition but Chad's heart as well. If only they didn't have that darn, pesky frat rivalry.
I absolutely adored every single thing about this series starter. I liked that readers are able to see what the dynamic is like for both frat houses, and I loved that Saxon James gave the characters--principal and peripheral alike--enough original quirks and tweaks to make them extraordinary. Chad wasn't a total cinnamon roll, but the guy was super sweet and he was devoted to Bailey, who was a sweetheart as well. The story has a bit of a slow-burn feel to it, which I appreciated because I've lost count of how many books I've read where everything started with a one-night stand. I enjoyed anything and everything this book had to offer, and James continues to impress me with her storytelling and creation of compelling stories and endearing characters. Five stars for Frat Wars: King of Thieves.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Started off okay but then I just loved where it went. This wasn't over the top, like I expected and their relationship progressed really authentically.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have to admit that in the beginning of this book, I didn’t feel like they were a great fit for each other. I wasn’t a huge fan of Bailey’s attitude and I’ve never been a huge fan of the whole tiny Twink x huge jock, but these two still my heart. They were so so so so cute and I loved the epilogue
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Sexual harassment
“Tonight, I’m going to treat him like the prince he is. You know, instead of the filthy ho he sometimes is.”
What you'll get:
Greek life shenanigans
College
Bisexual and gay rep
CW/TW: A minor medical emergency happens kind of off page. We catch the tail end of it.
Setting: Connecticut
Chad (of course that's his name) is the VP of a fraternity that thrives on pranks and Bailey just wants to make it to graduation under the radar. He's just transferred into the rival frat because his dad's a legacy and wanted him involved. It's fine but he doesn't know anybody. This year they're in the middle of King of Thieves where they try to steal as many things from other houses without getting caught.
This book was lighthearted and hilarious. When they're still in the secret portion of their relationship, Bailey just keeps stealing items from Chad's room after hookups: a lamp, a computer chair, whatever. I enjoyed this very much.
What you'll get:
Greek life shenanigans
College
Bisexual and gay rep
CW/TW: A minor medical emergency happens kind of off page. We catch the tail end of it.
Setting: Connecticut
Chad (of course that's his name) is the VP of a fraternity that thrives on pranks and Bailey just wants to make it to graduation under the radar. He's just transferred into the rival frat because his dad's a legacy and wanted him involved. It's fine but he doesn't know anybody. This year they're in the middle of King of Thieves where they try to steal as many things from other houses without getting caught.
This book was lighthearted and hilarious. When they're still in the secret portion of their relationship, Bailey just keeps stealing items from Chad's room after hookups: a lamp, a computer chair, whatever. I enjoyed this very much.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The frat boy narrator did a great job with the voice.
3.75 ⭐
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. It was a fun read. Just what I needed it.
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. It was a fun read. Just what I needed it.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix