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A review by loverofromance
Black Crimson by Linda Kage
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Black Crimson is the fourth and final book in the Fairy Tale Quartet series, and I can say that I absolutely adored this story. I was nervous, as I can't remember the last time that I read this type of retelling, and I was so curious to see how the author would handle this one. I definitely think the less common retellings, should be done right, and I definitely should have had more faith in this author because this book was EPIC! There was so much that I loved about this one and I didn't want to let go of this one. There was so much lively bantering, and depths of emotion that delivered in every way. And the conflict was done just right! I kinda predicted it, or at least partly, but the fun was seeing the other aspects to seeing it being resolved.
Our story begins with our heroine, going out to rescue her grandmother on a rainy night when she needs some help with technology, but on her walk to grandma's, she bumps into a stranger who has paint on his hands and face, has a sexy playful personality and is hooded. Even though he should come off as a creep, there is something that draws Camille to Brick despite how different they are. But she least expects to bump into him at a wedding reception, and he has been warned off of her. Camille likes her books and romantic tellings and dreams of a HEA, and our hero is more than content going from one woman after another, as he feels matrimony would be dull and boring and doesn't get the appeal....until Camille who intrigues him and he doesn't understand it. As they go through this standoff of bantering and playing with each other, they discover a hidden passion and a relationship worth fighting for, but there are secrets that could destroy them both.....
Black Crimson was such a delightful story and I absolutely had such fun with this one. I just didn't want to let this one go. In fact, I read this one a bit slower just because I was enjoying the moment so much. I couldn't seem to get enough of these two. They had such a fun relationship and the way that they banter with each other was so entertaining. I mean I have seen Brick in previous books and yeah he is a playboy for sure. The way that he falls for Camille was just perfect. Linda Kage really captured his downfall to monogomy just right! And the whole secret of him being a mural artist and on the run from the cops haha was super FUN! The connections that the author related this one to the retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" was brilliant and just balanced the story so well.
Overall I had a blast with Black Crimson, and is one of my favorite books this author has delivered! If you love sexy retellings, playful bantering, and intricate layering in the relationship being built, then you definitely need to grab this one up and NOW!
Our story begins with our heroine, going out to rescue her grandmother on a rainy night when she needs some help with technology, but on her walk to grandma's, she bumps into a stranger who has paint on his hands and face, has a sexy playful personality and is hooded. Even though he should come off as a creep, there is something that draws Camille to Brick despite how different they are. But she least expects to bump into him at a wedding reception, and he has been warned off of her. Camille likes her books and romantic tellings and dreams of a HEA, and our hero is more than content going from one woman after another, as he feels matrimony would be dull and boring and doesn't get the appeal....until Camille who intrigues him and he doesn't understand it. As they go through this standoff of bantering and playing with each other, they discover a hidden passion and a relationship worth fighting for, but there are secrets that could destroy them both.....
Black Crimson was such a delightful story and I absolutely had such fun with this one. I just didn't want to let this one go. In fact, I read this one a bit slower just because I was enjoying the moment so much. I couldn't seem to get enough of these two. They had such a fun relationship and the way that they banter with each other was so entertaining. I mean I have seen Brick in previous books and yeah he is a playboy for sure. The way that he falls for Camille was just perfect. Linda Kage really captured his downfall to monogomy just right! And the whole secret of him being a mural artist and on the run from the cops haha was super FUN! The connections that the author related this one to the retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" was brilliant and just balanced the story so well.
Overall I had a blast with Black Crimson, and is one of my favorite books this author has delivered! If you love sexy retellings, playful bantering, and intricate layering in the relationship being built, then you definitely need to grab this one up and NOW!