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A review by ivana_kutakzaknjigu
Rouge by Leigh Talbert Moore
4.0
*I will try to keep this review spoiler-free, since the element of surprise is one of my favorite things about Rouge.*
If there's one thing I had to tell you about Rouge, it would be read it! I signed up for this tour immediately after reading the summary, since I haven't yet read a romance set in a cabaret. It didn't disappoint. On the contrary.
I got lost in the story immediately, and it flowed so smoothly that I didn't notice the hours fly by. I absolutely loved how the author throws in small surprises in every chapter that will either make you gasp or giggle. Rouge is filled with extremely likable characters, well-developed and multidimensional. I admired Hale's strength and determination to keep Teeny safe no matter what the cost. I also very much liked Roland, a protective, friendly and fatherly figure, but with a few dark secrets of his own. The romance between Hale and Beau makes for quite a few toe-curling passionate, but also heartbreaking moments. The author doesn't make things easy for her characters and doesn't choose the most likely solutions-the pain and difficulties feel real, and the struggles that Hale has to overcome make for an exciting and emotional read.
Set in a New Orleans underground theater where Hale is the main star, Rouge provides a rich atmosphere- music, costumes, light, laughter, but there's a darker side to the glitter.After the heart-breaking ending, I was ecstatic to find out that this is the first book in the series, and I cannot wait to read more. No doubt, the sequel will be teeming with intrigues! (Poor Hale!)
Leigh Talbert Moore is a very talented writer. I loved everything about this story and I highly recommend it, mostly because it's not a typical HEA romance, but also for the great writing, lovable characters and suspense.
(Review copy provided by the author/blog tour host in exchange for an honest review)
If there's one thing I had to tell you about Rouge, it would be read it! I signed up for this tour immediately after reading the summary, since I haven't yet read a romance set in a cabaret. It didn't disappoint. On the contrary.
I got lost in the story immediately, and it flowed so smoothly that I didn't notice the hours fly by. I absolutely loved how the author throws in small surprises in every chapter that will either make you gasp or giggle. Rouge is filled with extremely likable characters, well-developed and multidimensional. I admired Hale's strength and determination to keep Teeny safe no matter what the cost. I also very much liked Roland, a protective, friendly and fatherly figure, but with a few dark secrets of his own. The romance between Hale and Beau makes for quite a few toe-curling passionate, but also heartbreaking moments. The author doesn't make things easy for her characters and doesn't choose the most likely solutions-the pain and difficulties feel real, and the struggles that Hale has to overcome make for an exciting and emotional read.
Set in a New Orleans underground theater where Hale is the main star, Rouge provides a rich atmosphere- music, costumes, light, laughter, but there's a darker side to the glitter.After the heart-breaking ending, I was ecstatic to find out that this is the first book in the series, and I cannot wait to read more. No doubt, the sequel will be teeming with intrigues! (Poor Hale!)
Leigh Talbert Moore is a very talented writer. I loved everything about this story and I highly recommend it, mostly because it's not a typical HEA romance, but also for the great writing, lovable characters and suspense.
(Review copy provided by the author/blog tour host in exchange for an honest review)