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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
Okay...now I am yet to find an author that smashes an angsty romance the way LJ does. Again, I struggled to put my kindle down as Sam and Ash took over my whole world. Sam was everything I wanted him to be and more. The devilish side of him is a prominent part of his life and you can’t help but love him regardless. Aisling was the perfect heroine. After seeing glimpses of her in other books of the series I thought she might be quite timid and shy...well, I was wrong. She was feisty, stubborn, argumentative and passionate. Everytime I read this series, the heroine becomes my new favourite and it’s no shock that it’s happened to Ash. It was SO nice to see updates on Hunter, Sailor, Kill, Persephone and even Troy and Sailor. LJ has such a clever way of twisting series with other series and stand alones. Side note, CAN WE TALK ABOUT SAM FINALLY CALLING TROY ‘DAD’
the last 30% of the book saved it for me. prologue and the beginning was way too long and too centred around her stupid parents. once we got into the meat of it samaisling SERVED and i loved them a lot
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Meh
Too much focus on "monster" and it wasn't even really that bad.. he was just overly weird and mafia lol. And the main female was sooooo... barely any back bone. Idk. I don't even want to read the last of this series. I dislike cheating tropes and this one had it but for a different character. Ick.
Too much focus on "monster" and it wasn't even really that bad.. he was just overly weird and mafia lol. And the main female was sooooo... barely any back bone. Idk. I don't even want to read the last of this series. I dislike cheating tropes and this one had it but for a different character. Ick.
Still waters run deep
I’ve already read many books by L.J. Shen, namely the All Saints High series and now the Boston Belles series, and I haven’t found one which I didn’t like yet. The Monster is LJ’s latest book in the Boston Belles series focusing on the third pairing in their group, Sam Brennan and Aisling Fitzpatrick.
If you’re a fan of the Boston Belles series, you will already be familiar with the two main characters of this book. Sam Brennan is the adopted older brother of Sailor Brennan (heroine of The Hunter, 1st book) while Aisling is the youngest sister of Hunter (hero of The Hunter) and Killian Fitzpatrick (hero of The Villain, 2nd book). In The Monster, you will get to know Sam and Ash more deeply. There is actually more to their characters than what you think you know from the glimpses you’ve had of them in the first two books.
The story dates back to when they first met, way before Sailor and Hunter’s timeline, and continues after Killian’s and Persephone’s story. Not everything is as it seems. Behind Ash’s timid and obedient facade lies a hidden nature that can keep up with Sam’s unapologetic darkness.
I never really know what to expect in terms of the plot because the blurbs are such teases. LJ is very creative when it comes to these things. I’ve read her two series and you can always expect a unique and different story per couple. But you can be assured that you will love each book. LJ has a way with words and you will find useful life insights in the dialogues between the characters. Expect some heartfelt and touching quotes as you read the book (I’ve actually highlighted so many). I also love how family relationships are highlighted in her books and it also shows here.
Go try this out and I hope you will love it as much as I did!
I’ve already read many books by L.J. Shen, namely the All Saints High series and now the Boston Belles series, and I haven’t found one which I didn’t like yet. The Monster is LJ’s latest book in the Boston Belles series focusing on the third pairing in their group, Sam Brennan and Aisling Fitzpatrick.
If you’re a fan of the Boston Belles series, you will already be familiar with the two main characters of this book. Sam Brennan is the adopted older brother of Sailor Brennan (heroine of The Hunter, 1st book) while Aisling is the youngest sister of Hunter (hero of The Hunter) and Killian Fitzpatrick (hero of The Villain, 2nd book). In The Monster, you will get to know Sam and Ash more deeply. There is actually more to their characters than what you think you know from the glimpses you’ve had of them in the first two books.
The story dates back to when they first met, way before Sailor and Hunter’s timeline, and continues after Killian’s and Persephone’s story. Not everything is as it seems. Behind Ash’s timid and obedient facade lies a hidden nature that can keep up with Sam’s unapologetic darkness.
I never really know what to expect in terms of the plot because the blurbs are such teases. LJ is very creative when it comes to these things. I’ve read her two series and you can always expect a unique and different story per couple. But you can be assured that you will love each book. LJ has a way with words and you will find useful life insights in the dialogues between the characters. Expect some heartfelt and touching quotes as you read the book (I’ve actually highlighted so many). I also love how family relationships are highlighted in her books and it also shows here.
Go try this out and I hope you will love it as much as I did!
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely loved it so much. I love Sam so much now I am going to listen to it on audible ❤️
I bought this book before I found out the author was problematic.
If you don’t want a rating based on subjective reasoning, despite everything, take this as your review.
I have read many LJ Shen books and they are all the same. This one was not much different, except it was infuriating how much of a pushover Aisling was, despite her character development. Not to mention how Sam had the emotional maturity of a toddler.
If you don’t want a rating based on subjective reasoning, despite everything, take this as your review.
I have read many LJ Shen books and they are all the same. This one was not much different, except it was infuriating how much of a pushover Aisling was, despite her character development. Not to mention how Sam had the emotional maturity of a toddler.