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beccainabook's review against another edition
4.0
If you read any of my previous blog posts or seen any of my story highlights on the amazing and talented author, M. Sinclair, you know that I am OBSESSED with Vegas and her men. Ms. Sinclair unfortunately ended the series and my heart broke and I’ve honestly never recovered. I miss Vegas’s jokes and the love that shares between 10 men. (Yeah, she has 10 men, she is a bad ass bitch)
When I heard that she was writing a new one, I thought it was going to be the next one in the series, but I was wrong. I mean I was slightly devastated, but I was excited that we got to see baby Vegas and see the boys before the series started. This series is so amazing and the characters were by far some of my favorites so any more time that I can get with them, I will take it.
This prequel definitely added more depth and background to the characters and I really enjoyed getting to see more of what happened before Vegas became Vegas and the boys became the sexy men I love. The boys of course were so perfect and I loved getting to know them a little more. We also got to see some more different sides of them while they’re in high school which was completely entertaining. There was also a surprise visit from a pair of brothers that I was not expecting and I was so here for it!
I also really appreciated that we got to know more about Lucida and Vivian. I also thought that Lucida needed more read time and I was excited that we got to see her a little more and get more background about her. I also loved to see Vivian what an amazing and caring foster mom she is!
I only wish that we had gotten a little more chapters written in the boys' points of view or even Vegas’s sister. Most of the chapters were told from Vegas's point of view and they got a little dull at times because she was always questioning her confidence and the boys’ love for her. It just got a little bit old. I also thought that there wasn’t much of a plot. I almost wish the author had written the book as a collection of short stories about important memories of the characters as they were growing up and not just in high school. The boys as children would have been such a wonderful thing to read about.
Overall, this prequel was just what every fan of the Red Masques series needed to keep us warm without more of our Vegas and her boys. I will never be over the fact that this series is over!
When I heard that she was writing a new one, I thought it was going to be the next one in the series, but I was wrong. I mean I was slightly devastated, but I was excited that we got to see baby Vegas and see the boys before the series started. This series is so amazing and the characters were by far some of my favorites so any more time that I can get with them, I will take it.
This prequel definitely added more depth and background to the characters and I really enjoyed getting to see more of what happened before Vegas became Vegas and the boys became the sexy men I love. The boys of course were so perfect and I loved getting to know them a little more. We also got to see some more different sides of them while they’re in high school which was completely entertaining. There was also a surprise visit from a pair of brothers that I was not expecting and I was so here for it!
I also really appreciated that we got to know more about Lucida and Vivian. I also thought that Lucida needed more read time and I was excited that we got to see her a little more and get more background about her. I also loved to see Vivian what an amazing and caring foster mom she is!
I only wish that we had gotten a little more chapters written in the boys' points of view or even Vegas’s sister. Most of the chapters were told from Vegas's point of view and they got a little dull at times because she was always questioning her confidence and the boys’ love for her. It just got a little bit old. I also thought that there wasn’t much of a plot. I almost wish the author had written the book as a collection of short stories about important memories of the characters as they were growing up and not just in high school. The boys as children would have been such a wonderful thing to read about.
Overall, this prequel was just what every fan of the Red Masques series needed to keep us warm without more of our Vegas and her boys. I will never be over the fact that this series is over!
sdemo08's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Prequel to set up universe with a lot of information about the various MCs.
[Raven on "mod green" crocheted book blanket]
[Raven on "mod green" crocheted book blanket]
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
sass_sass's review
3.0
Sweet
If I'd have read this prequel before the series itself, I'm not sure I'd have continued reading. There's a lot of insider information, but not a huge plot. That being said, I am thrilled to have read this after reading Vengeance and the Red Masques series', because it dives into life before the Ravens and catching glimpses of everyone before their magical awakening was lovely. It is clear that Vegas and these guys were destined to be together.
If I'd have read this prequel before the series itself, I'm not sure I'd have continued reading. There's a lot of insider information, but not a huge plot. That being said, I am thrilled to have read this after reading Vengeance and the Red Masques series', because it dives into life before the Ravens and catching glimpses of everyone before their magical awakening was lovely. It is clear that Vegas and these guys were destined to be together.
marilanoire's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
I liked it but I’m not sure if I should have read this before the series or not. Both options are interesting. Maybe I read it again sometime and read this one first…
lizs_book_nook's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! I fell in love with these characters is books 1-5 and this was so great because we got to see more from when they were younger. How they interacted, their internal thoughts and struggles, and their adoration for one another.
It was so great getting to see more of what made them the people they are. What brought them to this point in time.
I love Vegas and her men so much! Without a doubt one of my favorite series!
It was so great getting to see more of what made them the people they are. What brought them to this point in time.
I love Vegas and her men so much! Without a doubt one of my favorite series!
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