A review by karentje
Son of Money by Brandon Witt

5.0

Randall is an utterly lovable character. I love how he tries so hard to live his life free of the restraints of his controlling parents, and society’s moralistic views, being true to himself while trying desperately to be there for his loved ones. His devotion to his niece Bailey is inspiring. Noah, the one who got away, before they even truly had a chance, is an amazing character, steadfast and true, and so genuine. He’s not afraid to open himself up to Randall, and he stands by his man even when things get rough. And they do. I loved that Noah never played the blame game. We all need a Noah in our lives. Someone is out to destroy Randall’s life and reputation, and matters get really grim and hopeless at a certain point. Poor Randall, my heart ached for him, and even though I felt reasonably sure a HEA was coming I had a hard time seeing how it’d get there at some point. A secondary character that also absolutely deserves a mention is Kayla, Randall’s BFF and sister-in-law. I adored her and admired how she stood up for herself even if it took her awhile to do it. It takes bravery to decide to escape a gilded cage and trade it in for an uncertain future. Finding/becoming a family is a very important part of this book, and I loved every little thing the author did there. It wasn’t an easy process, but I loved how heartwarming it turned out. This is an expertly written story with a couple of very unexpected twists and great character development. Recommend.