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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
The Rose is the sequel to The Red and as with all books from Tiffany Reisz, is another sizzling story that takes the reader on many sensual adventures along with Lia and August. While it is the second book in The Red series, I have to say it has a much different feel and I found myself completely pulled in from the first page.
Lia just might be one of my favorite characters ever from Ms. Reisz. Seriously, she comes from major family money yet still starts an escort service with her best friends while at university. She is smart, sexy, protective, and so full of humor. She is the absolute pride and joy of her parents and it is evident when her father gives her the priceless Rose kylix as a graduation gift. Lia would never think of getting rid of any gift from her parents until she is blackmailed by a former lover. Enter August, who had made her offers from the moment the gift was given to her.
I'll just say I loved August from the moment he appeared on the page. He is so self-assured without being an ass. I felt the attraction and connection between August and Lia from the moment they met and have to say I adored them together. I loved that Lia felt comfortable enough with August to share her past and even open up about her fantasies. Each one was hotter and sexier than the last. Each fantasy interlude occurs in a story from Greek myths and I have to say I felt like Lia and August feeling for one another only increased.
There are always twists and turns in a Tiffany Reisz book. I have to say Ms. Reisz totally threw me for a loop with a couple of the reveals in The Rose in only the best possible way. The Rose is the perfect book for anyone who enjoys reading a super sexy story with lots of Greek mythology thrown in. I really loved The Rose and highly recommend it to other romance fans.
Rating: 4 Stars (B+)
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Lia just might be one of my favorite characters ever from Ms. Reisz. Seriously, she comes from major family money yet still starts an escort service with her best friends while at university. She is smart, sexy, protective, and so full of humor. She is the absolute pride and joy of her parents and it is evident when her father gives her the priceless Rose kylix as a graduation gift. Lia would never think of getting rid of any gift from her parents until she is blackmailed by a former lover. Enter August, who had made her offers from the moment the gift was given to her.
I'll just say I loved August from the moment he appeared on the page. He is so self-assured without being an ass. I felt the attraction and connection between August and Lia from the moment they met and have to say I adored them together. I loved that Lia felt comfortable enough with August to share her past and even open up about her fantasies. Each one was hotter and sexier than the last. Each fantasy interlude occurs in a story from Greek myths and I have to say I felt like Lia and August feeling for one another only increased.
There are always twists and turns in a Tiffany Reisz book. I have to say Ms. Reisz totally threw me for a loop with a couple of the reveals in The Rose in only the best possible way. The Rose is the perfect book for anyone who enjoys reading a super sexy story with lots of Greek mythology thrown in. I really loved The Rose and highly recommend it to other romance fans.
Rating: 4 Stars (B+)
Review copy provided by publisher
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Adored it. Tiffany Reisz weaves a lush and entrancing tale mixing mythology, erotica and magical realism. Be prepared to be swept away by Lia and August's relationship. If The Rose doesn't inspire you to revisit Greek mythology, I don't know what will!
Adored it. Tiffany Reisz weaves a lush and entrancing tale mixing mythology, erotica and magical realism. Be prepared to be swept away by Lia and August's relationship. If The Rose doesn't inspire you to revisit Greek mythology, I don't know what will!
This is a continuation of the story begun in [b:The Red|30755704|The Red (The Red, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479308848s/30755704.jpg|51304450], set a generation later. Like The Red, The Rose uses a framing element to set up various erotic scenarios. While the first book was based on scenarios enacting famous paintings, The Rose is about Greek Mythology.
Both novels have an element of the fantastic to them and I enjoyed the tales as they unfolded. It's a good introduction to Reisz's writing for readers who've wondered about her Original Sinners series, but want to try her stories in smaller bites.
Both novels have an element of the fantastic to them and I enjoyed the tales as they unfolded. It's a good introduction to Reisz's writing for readers who've wondered about her Original Sinners series, but want to try her stories in smaller bites.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated