Reviews

Say My Name by J. Kenner

couey95's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

jeslowe115's review against another edition

4.0

I would actually give this a 4.5 stars. It was a good book. I enjoyed it and have already started the next book of the series. It started off a little slow and was a little hard to get into, but after getting about 1/3 of the way through, my interest picked up.

I really like the twist and turns and surprises of the book. I can't wait to see how the series will end. I really hope that Sylvia and Jackson will get their happily ever after.

campmom03's review against another edition

5.0

Couldn't put this one down. Really enjoyed the the relationship between Jackson and Sylvia.

bookloverchelle's review

4.0

The start to a new, fun, sexy series from J. Kenner. I did not read all the books in the Stark series but had no problem jumping right in to this book. Sylvia is dedicated and works hard for her goals. She may have started as assistant to international business mogul Damien Stark but she's starting to work her way in to becoming a force to be reckoned with on her own. With the potential of her first project falling apart she needs the help of architect Jackson Steele. Only problem is that 5 years ago she asked him to walk away but has not been able to forget him since. Jackson felt such a connection to Sylvia and was heartbroken when she asked him to walk away. When she tries to come back in to his life he's ready for revenge, not a sweet reunion. But as they slowly break down their walls and secrets come to light they find that they only have each other to trust. A really enjoyable story that does end with a small cliffhanger. There's happiness but unanswered questions. Good read!

jeannethinks's review against another edition

4.0

Thank you Julie for another wonderful story. Love the twists, wish all the books in the series were already out so I'd know the ending.

akristinab's review

4.0

Loved this book. I love that it has so many layers to it. And that every time you turn around you find something else new about Jackson.

thatashgirl83's review against another edition

3.0

Ok Sylvia and Jackson are jumping back and forth so much I feel like I have Whiplash.

tashalane's review

5.0

I really enjoyed this book and absolutely can not wait for the next book. My full review to come on Tuesday.
The main character, Sylvia, has a dark past, at the young age of fourteen she was raped. Anytime a books main issue is a woman trying to deal or move forward after sexual abuse there are bound to be many different views. Some negative, some positive. Sexual abuse in a book for me personally is at times unnerving. This book in particular at times made me uneasy. I cringed, and felt dirty myself.

Everyone has a past. Everyone's past is different but we may share similarities. I share similarities in my past with Syliva, the sexual abuse, which at times made me very uncomfortable. I wanted to set this book down a couple of times but I just couldn't. I knew it wasn't real and if I just kept reading it would be over eventually. Plus, I was rooting for Sylvia and just had to see it through.

Sylvia's character comes to life. Her reactions are accurate. She tries to disappear and then she has this wall up high. She is strong, confident,even if only on the outside. I know this feeling all to well. Trying to hold it all together on the outside but truly terrified on the inside and ready to run.

I really love Jackson too. He's very dominate and at times intimidating but he is gentle and caring.

Call me a hopeless romantic but I was rooting for Sylvia. I know what it is like to not trust, to not want to get hurt and I know how to push people away when I'm scared they have gotten to close. I also have my own love story with my husband and know what its like to be loved completely. I was cheering for Sylvia. I was pushing her to open up and give Jackson a chance, even if I was only doing so in my head.

This love story is amazing. The chemistry between them. The way they for together. The rest was magic. Hell it was all magic! I absolutely can NOT wait for the next book. I want to read it already. I hate waiting, but as Sylvia had to wait at times for her release I shall wait for the next book. I can only hope the next book is as a good relief as Sylvia finally got after waiting for hers.

shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review

4.0

This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books.

cherryredsreads's review

4.0

Great story and spin off from the other series. I liked the strong characters and how the main characters hot love came through the pages. This book did not disappoint!