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4.0

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.**

Frat Wars: King of Thieves is a fun, rivals to lovers story that will have you cheering for your favorites and falling in love. It’s Kappas vs. Sigmas, and readers can’t help being swept up in the action, excitement, and energy of the campus life at West Haven U. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy a fun college setting, strong characters and watching two guys battle their way to happily ever after.

Saxon James goes beyond classic fraternity stereotypes, delving into Greek life in a way that reflects its nuance and complexity. As someone who’s a member of a Greek letter organization, I’m normally wary of books catering to the typical partying, entitlement image of fraternities and sororities. I was pleasantly surprised to find that, although on the surface those images are presented in Frat Wars, James takes it a step further to show you what fraternity life is really like for these guys beyond the parties and pranks, so thank you for that.

There are a ton of great characters in this one - many I look forwared to getting to know better in future books - but King of Thieves centers on Chad and Bailey. Chad’s the resident Sigma prankster who likes to have a good time, and Bailey’s the new kid on the block, a Kappa transfer who’s just trying to fly under the radar. Both of these guys are absolutely fantastic; it’s hard not to get swept up in their forbidden yet undeniable connection. Chad’s a complicated guy who’s definitely much more than he appears, and I love that readers experience his introspection and self-actualization right along with him.

Bailey, on the other hand…*dreamy sigh* I hate to say it, but he’s my favorite. He’s a man with a plan: get in, get out, don’t make waves and hope no one notices him. His desire to fit in as well as his lack of preconceived notions are sweet and honestly a little refreshing. Readers get to see his vulnerability and insecurities; James does a tremendous job of making him real and genuine. His reasons for not trusting people’s intentions make me just a little sad for him, and it’s satisfying to watch him open up.