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A review by procrastinatewithreading
Sinner by Sierra Simone
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I realized that I dislike romance that centers God/Church so much. The concept doesn't bother me on a spiritual level, I just feel like the drama/angst is focused on an issue that I don't relate to at this point in my life.
That being said- those are MY issues, not the book issues. Taking out the Church, which I knew was going to be in the story, I found this age-gap, BFF's little sister to be an interesting story. The sex is very hot and the instant attraction fits better when the duo have known each other for so many years (especially in an age-gap romance). I really don't think that I like the Bell men. They're kind of obnoxious and self-centered. They go on and on and on about what they feel and what makes them angry/fearful/etc. and why they are allowed to be assholes. It gets old very fast. However, I was a little grossed out when Sean kept remembering that he held her as a baby. I feel like Sean was disappointed in himself for falling for someone so young, which helped me get past that piece of it. Zenny is clearly someone who is best described as devoted, so it makes sense that she would get her HEA so young.
4.25 stars because I will definitely be reading Aiden's book when it comes out. Sierra Simone does a great job of writing characters I don't necessarily like but stories that I love.
That being said- those are MY issues, not the book issues. Taking out the Church, which I knew was going to be in the story, I found this age-gap, BFF's little sister to be an interesting story. The sex is very hot and the instant attraction fits better when the duo have known each other for so many years (especially in an age-gap romance). I really don't think that I like the Bell men. They're kind of obnoxious and self-centered. They go on and on and on about what they feel and what makes them angry/fearful/etc. and why they are allowed to be assholes. It gets old very fast. However, I was a little grossed out when Sean kept remembering that he held her as a baby. I feel like Sean was disappointed in himself for falling for someone so young, which helped me get past that piece of it. Zenny is clearly someone who is best described as devoted, so it makes sense that she would get her HEA so young.
4.25 stars because I will definitely be reading Aiden's book when it comes out. Sierra Simone does a great job of writing characters I don't necessarily like but stories that I love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
Minor: Racism and Pedophilia