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A review by feelinnocane
Dangerous Deceit by Audrey Rush
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a rewrite of Cunning Lies with added content. I didn’t read the original, so I’m approaching this story with fresh eyes.
The book starts off strong, throwing you right into the action. We meet our MMC, Kenzo, a member of the Yakuza. And when I say you’re dropped in the thick of it—I mean it. Kenzo is interrogating someone, and the FMC, Vivian, is also being held in the room. What Vivian doesn’t know is that her uncle has just offered her in an arranged marriage.
Audrey includes a glossary at the front of the book for all the Japanese terms used. While it’s helpful, it’s not strictly necessary, as she does an excellent job of explaining the terms naturally within the story.
Kenzo is a force to be reckoned with—the degradation that comes out of this man's mouth is downright delicious. I do wish Vivian’s strength matched her snark a bit more, but overall, the book was excellent. I’m highly anticipating the other stories in this series and definitely recommend it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The book starts off strong, throwing you right into the action. We meet our MMC, Kenzo, a member of the Yakuza. And when I say you’re dropped in the thick of it—I mean it. Kenzo is interrogating someone, and the FMC, Vivian, is also being held in the room. What Vivian doesn’t know is that her uncle has just offered her in an arranged marriage.
Audrey includes a glossary at the front of the book for all the Japanese terms used. While it’s helpful, it’s not strictly necessary, as she does an excellent job of explaining the terms naturally within the story.
Kenzo is a force to be reckoned with—the degradation that comes out of this man's mouth is downright delicious. I do wish Vivian’s strength matched her snark a bit more, but overall, the book was excellent. I’m highly anticipating the other stories in this series and definitely recommend it!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.