isabellalynn9 's review for:

Queen of Vengeance by Jessica Jude
5.0
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad tense 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: No
ARC Review;

I had the absolute honor to receive this as my first ARC, and I have to say, Jessica did NOT disappoint. I laughed, I cried, I giggled, I blushed, my heart throbbed, and so much more.

Lux is one of the world's most renowned socialites and probably the richest too. She has more money than anyone could ever dream of, but she's got the weight of the world on her shoulders. As you get to know Lux more and more throughout the book, you really can't help but feel for the gal.  With having an absentee father (for the most part), emotionally unavailable mother, the constant drag of keeping up with her reputation, and very crappy ex; she's built walls higher than The Millau Viaduct. Although she's been through it, she's still extremely humble, unapologetically herself, and deeply layered. I love her for it.

Slate, on the other hand, doesn't have many riches or fame. He comes from the crappier side of town and has to work for what he has while doing anything to take care of his sick sister, including some morally grey ways. He's a heavily tattooed mechanic, biker boy, who's rough and tough around the edges but is oh so soft on the inside. Slate would go to extreme lengths to make those closest to him happy. Who doesn't love a bad boy with a soft spot?

Slate and Lux are not your typical duo, complete opposites if you will, but doesn't that make it all the more interesting? How they meet and come to work together is an amazing part of the story that is so so so addicting. Together they ignite something so fierce, raw, messy, humane, and deeply passionate with each other that is so strong, you can feel it.
If you like enemies to lovers, slow burn, grumpy x snarky, touch her and die vibes, then THIS is the book for you. The plot twist and turns had me on the edge of my seat. And the way it was revealed?? Top tier.

Their chemistry? Off the charts
The bantering? *chef's kiss*
The spice??? Excuse me while I go giggle, kick my feet, and scream

"You're going to regret every second you weren't in my arms"
"I already do,"
"You're going to never want to leave them again"
"I already don't"
"You're going to be mine by the end of the night"
"I already am"

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

Oh, and let's not forget,

"Why should I?" "Because I don't want to live in a universe where you aren't mine" 
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