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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Ok, so this was a difficult review to write. I don't like to put a negative vibe on a review, you know? And it's sometimes hard to find the right words when describing what you didn't like about a book. I always want to highlight the things I did like as well, but mostly this is a book I just couldn't fall in love with and I feel very sad about that because I had high hopes for it!
I wanted to read this book because it was on my kindle, the synopsis sounds great and I know that Passionflix even turned it into a movie. So I was quite intrigued and felt like reading it all of a sudden, so I started reading it. And even though it wasn't to my liking, I still felt like reviewing it and sharing my review so here we go!
The start of the books is quite unbelievable already I think. She sees him making out with someone in a dark corner, finds herself then trapped in a closet and starts having a panic attack. He then 'rescues' her and out of the frigging blue they start making out, like wtf. And the moment when she recognizes him as the man who was busy with another woman a minute ago, she still lets herself loose on him. Like WTF.. < I'm all for insta-lust and sometimes also act on it fast, but the situation has to be right for it, and this situation didn't feel right to me personally.
The story-line was okay-ish I guess, but there wasn't really a lot of refreshment present. I did like some elements like the minor characters and the social work elements added into the story. Those were very interesting to read about. So the details of the characters work, the settings etc were different but other than that, there were quite a lot of similarities with the 50 shades of Grey books for example. Quite a lot indeed...
Our male lead for example, is almost exactly like Christian Grey but with another name: Colton Donovan. He's troubled by his past, he 'can't' love someone as he so clearly states at some point, he doesn't want children and doesn't do relationships in a traditional way.
I so so sooo wanted to love this character because his intensity was quite mesmerizing and I liked the goodness he had in him as well as the sexy mystery surrounding him. I could forgive him for some of his actions because of the things that happened to him in the past - that we barely get information about so it's a lot of guessing -. We know he's traumatized because of his early childhood but my sympathy only goes So far, especially when there's barely any elaboration as to What happened to him - I guess the author's saving this for the sequel since it ends on a Cliffhanger as well. There wasn't any refreshing quality to his character in the end and that was quite a shame I guess.
One moment our female lead is a strong character who defends herself at times, but in the moments she needs to step up her game, she doesn't. I was so frustrated with her throughout the entire book. I'm not one to speak up for myself or who easily confronts people, but this character was the cherry to the cake. I wanted to shake her so badly sometimes. There was just no way I could get a good feel for her. I could say she acts this way because of his behavior towards her, which is partly true I guess, but for the most part I think this character was just all over the place and gave me a whiplash with how often she changed her mind about things from one second to the next.
So yeah, because of the extremely amount of back and forths between these two characters, the romance wasn't always quite believable to me. It's obvious he has feelings for her and he'll probably takes his time recognizing them for what they are - Hello Christian! - and act upon them after making some stupid mistakes, but I don't know. I couldn't really get myself to care for it all unfortunately.
The chemistry and sexy times between these two characters though, was quite well written and enthralling to read, so there's that haha!
This book was just not for me I guess. I normally really like books like these, with such intense characters and an intense romance but this book.. The writing.. It was ALL over the place. The characters gave me whiplash, both of them. One moment, they're all lovey-dovey, the next they're not. One moment they're head strong and determined and within a span of only seconds, they completely turn around and decide to act completely different. It was frustrating and agitating to me.
And I'm one of those readers out there who really loved the 50 shades books when I first read them so many years ago - yeah, so shoot me, lol. And sure, there's a lot to say about the books and I know a lot of people don't like them but to me they're guilty pleasure.
So normally I wouldn't mind reading a book that has similarities with the 50 shades books - and I guess that alone can be a turnoff for lots of people for example - but I thought the execution of this book was just lacking? There definitely was potential here, but it unfortunately didn't turn for the better the more I read of it.
And even though I find the execution of this book lacking, it was still a fast-paced read to me. That's so funny though, because I more often than not didn't really like the characters and the execution of this entire story, but I couldn't stop reading either, lol.
So I finished the book, which ends in a Cliffhanger which I foresaw seeing it has A lot of similarities to 50 shades, lol - because I wanted to see the entire picture and see if I was missing something here and if maybe the book would turn into something better, but to me it ends here. I won't be reading its sequel.
I personally don't understand why so many people are so in love with this book but it was originally published in 2013 and that was right in the middle of the 50 shades HYPE so maybe that's why a lot of people started loving on this book back then? And of course, everyone's entitled to have their own opinions and feelings about a book so seeing I didn't love it, definitely doesn't mean someone else can't love it. If you like this synopsis and a story that has similarities to 50 shades, this may be a book you'd end up enjoying!
Thanks for reading!
I wanted to read this book because it was on my kindle, the synopsis sounds great and I know that Passionflix even turned it into a movie. So I was quite intrigued and felt like reading it all of a sudden, so I started reading it. And even though it wasn't to my liking, I still felt like reviewing it and sharing my review so here we go!
The start of the books is quite unbelievable already I think. She sees him making out with someone in a dark corner, finds herself then trapped in a closet and starts having a panic attack. He then 'rescues' her and out of the frigging blue they start making out, like wtf. And the moment when she recognizes him as the man who was busy with another woman a minute ago, she still lets herself loose on him. Like WTF.. < I'm all for insta-lust and sometimes also act on it fast, but the situation has to be right for it, and this situation didn't feel right to me personally.
The story-line was okay-ish I guess, but there wasn't really a lot of refreshment present. I did like some elements like the minor characters and the social work elements added into the story. Those were very interesting to read about. So the details of the characters work, the settings etc were different but other than that, there were quite a lot of similarities with the 50 shades of Grey books for example. Quite a lot indeed...
Our male lead for example, is almost exactly like Christian Grey but with another name: Colton Donovan. He's troubled by his past, he 'can't' love someone as he so clearly states at some point, he doesn't want children and doesn't do relationships in a traditional way.
“You know that deep down, a tiny part of that proper, respectable woman you are, wants to visit that reckless, sexy, uninhibited place inside you that’s begging to get out. A place I can undoubtedly help you find.”
I so so sooo wanted to love this character because his intensity was quite mesmerizing and I liked the goodness he had in him as well as the sexy mystery surrounding him. I could forgive him for some of his actions because of the things that happened to him in the past - that we barely get information about so it's a lot of guessing -. We know he's traumatized because of his early childhood but my sympathy only goes So far, especially when there's barely any elaboration as to What happened to him - I guess the author's saving this for the sequel since it ends on a Cliffhanger as well. There wasn't any refreshing quality to his character in the end and that was quite a shame I guess.
One moment our female lead is a strong character who defends herself at times, but in the moments she needs to step up her game, she doesn't. I was so frustrated with her throughout the entire book. I'm not one to speak up for myself or who easily confronts people, but this character was the cherry to the cake. I wanted to shake her so badly sometimes. There was just no way I could get a good feel for her. I could say she acts this way because of his behavior towards her, which is partly true I guess, but for the most part I think this character was just all over the place and gave me a whiplash with how often she changed her mind about things from one second to the next.
“He is my fire on a cold night, the sun warming my skin on a cool spring morning, the wind caressing my face on an autumn day—he is everything that makes me feel alive, and whole, and beautiful.”
So yeah, because of the extremely amount of back and forths between these two characters, the romance wasn't always quite believable to me. It's obvious he has feelings for her and he'll probably takes his time recognizing them for what they are - Hello Christian! - and act upon them after making some stupid mistakes, but I don't know. I couldn't really get myself to care for it all unfortunately.
The chemistry and sexy times between these two characters though, was quite well written and enthralling to read, so there's that haha!
This book was just not for me I guess. I normally really like books like these, with such intense characters and an intense romance but this book.. The writing.. It was ALL over the place. The characters gave me whiplash, both of them. One moment, they're all lovey-dovey, the next they're not. One moment they're head strong and determined and within a span of only seconds, they completely turn around and decide to act completely different. It was frustrating and agitating to me.
And I'm one of those readers out there who really loved the 50 shades books when I first read them so many years ago - yeah, so shoot me, lol. And sure, there's a lot to say about the books and I know a lot of people don't like them but to me they're guilty pleasure.
So normally I wouldn't mind reading a book that has similarities with the 50 shades books - and I guess that alone can be a turnoff for lots of people for example - but I thought the execution of this book was just lacking? There definitely was potential here, but it unfortunately didn't turn for the better the more I read of it.
And even though I find the execution of this book lacking, it was still a fast-paced read to me. That's so funny though, because I more often than not didn't really like the characters and the execution of this entire story, but I couldn't stop reading either, lol.
So I finished the book, which ends in a Cliffhanger which I foresaw seeing it has A lot of similarities to 50 shades, lol - because I wanted to see the entire picture and see if I was missing something here and if maybe the book would turn into something better, but to me it ends here. I won't be reading its sequel.
I personally don't understand why so many people are so in love with this book but it was originally published in 2013 and that was right in the middle of the 50 shades HYPE so maybe that's why a lot of people started loving on this book back then? And of course, everyone's entitled to have their own opinions and feelings about a book so seeing I didn't love it, definitely doesn't mean someone else can't love it. If you like this synopsis and a story that has similarities to 50 shades, this may be a book you'd end up enjoying!
Thanks for reading!
I have read FSOG andThe Crossfire Series, I came across this book saying it was along the same lines. Well I made it to 70 % and I can't force myself to read/ listen any more. I hated this book. Rylee got on my last fucking nerve! Someone needs to tell the author that people using big words does not impress anybody. It's the simple things in life....I don't care that these characters talked to each other like they were reading a damn dictionary.
DID NOT AND WILL NOT FINISH. Do not recommend..
DID NOT AND WILL NOT FINISH. Do not recommend..
Fantastic! Colton and Rylee are in this off again/on again relationship. He has so much baggage that we are finding out bit by bit. One minute he is pulling her in and next he is pushing her away. I couldn't wait to start Fueled (Book #2).
Great story, but the dialogues left a lot to be desired. The behavior of the H/h are typical of romance novels more than 20 years ago, the man behaves like an arrogant, egotistical jerk, and the woman like a screeching harpy, proffering insults and aggravating the man to no end. It got old very fast. I liked that Riley worked at a house for abused children and that she is so dedicated to them. Colton got her dedication and he joins forces, dedicating funds to help her charitable foundation. As they get to know each other, details about their broken past come up and they comfort each other. Colton is a bit stubborn, not wanting to share but he gets that Riley sees and accepts the broken boy inside of him. The book ends with a cliffhanger.
With everything I have heard over this series, it had me curious. I really enjoyed this book. Yes it has the tough, non committal alpha male and the falling head over heels will do whatever he says female, like a lot of what's out there now. But I really liked it, it had enough differences to make it the same old alpha story. The way Colton was written with his dark past, his sweet, sexy side. Rylee with her tormented guilt. I am intrigued enough that the cliffhanger didn't bother me. I want to see what happens in Fueled.
Overall rating: 4 stars
Plot: 7/10
Ending: 7/10
Writing: 7/10
Hero: 7/10
Heroine: 8/10
Humour: 7/10
Steaminess: 8/10
HEA: n/a series
Plot: 7/10
Ending: 7/10
Writing: 7/10
Hero: 7/10
Heroine: 8/10
Humour: 7/10
Steaminess: 8/10
HEA: n/a series
This was by far one of my favorite book series!! It blows 50 Shades out of the water! These are my favorite books and I can't wait to read more books by Kristy!! She truly has a gift! Write Kristy write!!!
I really enjoyed this trilogy. I warn any of you just starting this trilogy to have all three books ready to be read because there are cliffhangers. Even having the three books at my disposal I still flipped out at the end of book #1 and even more with book#2. K. Bromberg definitely has mastered the art of leaving the readers in suspense! Ive noticed multiple bad reviews, but honestly, I don't see why. I loved Colton (although he was frustrating at times). Rylee was a sweetheart. And come on, who couldn't love the boys in The House? I will definitely reread this trilogy in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
2.75 ⭐️
Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it. Don’t understand the hype. Listening to this series while I work on remodeling my house. I’m not paying 100% attention, but it serving its purpose. Ends on a cliffhanger.
Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it. Don’t understand the hype. Listening to this series while I work on remodeling my house. I’m not paying 100% attention, but it serving its purpose. Ends on a cliffhanger.
I am so into this series after book 1 - cannot wait to see what becomes of this couple. Riley and Colton are damaged in their own but oh so perfect together. Riley is willing to fight through her past tragedy for Colton but he is determined to sabotage their relationship every step of the way. Will she continue to fight for them or succumb to Colton's self destruction? Having grown up in a racing family - the racing element is super exciting to me, and makes Colton all the more HOT!