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Chaos by Jack Whitney
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Spoiler Free Review
Triggers at the end
Chaos: A Young Decay Novel by Jack Whitney
Blurb
REED I've always been the guy everyone knows by name or voice, who people want to be friends with and who some people want to be. As the lead singer of the rock band Young Decay, l've been able to stay true to that person. However, the one thing that's always been my downfall is never turning down a challenge. Maybe that's why when plus-size model and actress, Wren Kelly, approaches me about a fake dating scheme her publicist worked up, I barely hesitate before agreeing to it. Have I mentioned how much she absolutely hates me? WREN I've lived my life behind a mask I have no intention of shedding-not for any acting role, not for any friend, and most especially, not for any relationship. My publicist thinks she has a genius plan: fake date everyone's favorite bad boy rockstar, Reed Matthews, hoping to turn the public's eye in a more positive direction. The only problem is that he's everything I can never have. Amidst our heated arguments and the public's scrutinizing gaze, I feel him chipping away at the walls l've spent years curating. With more press watching my every move, the demons from my past quickly begin catching up with me and threatening everything I care about. Reed wants this to be real. He wants us to go on being together even after the stunt is over. But every story has to have an ending. And no story l've ever lived through has had a happy one.
4/5 ⭐️ 4/5 🌶️
I received this as an ARC from Wicked Reads. But this review is all my own.
Just like the first book in this series I have to say the depth to the characters is something I love and I loved reading Wren and Reed’s story.
The Young Decay books are rock star romances (and also the first rock star romances I’ve read), but they're also deeper and than that. The Young Decay series is intense, gripping, and brimming with passion.
Overall another great reed. (See what I did there?)
Jack Whitney I’ll be keeping an eye out for your other books in the future and you can BET I’ll be looking into your other works asap. Thank you for letting me be apart of this arc team!
Tropes
fake dating
black cat/ golden retriever
hate to love
he falls first
neurodivergent representation
plus size fmc
found family
Triggers:
sexual assault
mental abuse
death
self-harm
suicidal thoughts
gun violence
Mentions of family death, organ trafficking, and kidnapping
Explicit sex scenes including voyeurism, breath play, bondage, rage sex, pegging, and more.
Triggers at the end
Chaos: A Young Decay Novel by Jack Whitney
Blurb
REED I've always been the guy everyone knows by name or voice, who people want to be friends with and who some people want to be. As the lead singer of the rock band Young Decay, l've been able to stay true to that person. However, the one thing that's always been my downfall is never turning down a challenge. Maybe that's why when plus-size model and actress, Wren Kelly, approaches me about a fake dating scheme her publicist worked up, I barely hesitate before agreeing to it. Have I mentioned how much she absolutely hates me? WREN I've lived my life behind a mask I have no intention of shedding-not for any acting role, not for any friend, and most especially, not for any relationship. My publicist thinks she has a genius plan: fake date everyone's favorite bad boy rockstar, Reed Matthews, hoping to turn the public's eye in a more positive direction. The only problem is that he's everything I can never have. Amidst our heated arguments and the public's scrutinizing gaze, I feel him chipping away at the walls l've spent years curating. With more press watching my every move, the demons from my past quickly begin catching up with me and threatening everything I care about. Reed wants this to be real. He wants us to go on being together even after the stunt is over. But every story has to have an ending. And no story l've ever lived through has had a happy one.
4/5 ⭐️ 4/5 🌶️
I received this as an ARC from Wicked Reads. But this review is all my own.
Just like the first book in this series I have to say the depth to the characters is something I love and I loved reading Wren and Reed’s story.
The Young Decay books are rock star romances (and also the first rock star romances I’ve read), but they're also deeper and than that. The Young Decay series is intense, gripping, and brimming with passion.
Overall another great reed. (See what I did there?)
Jack Whitney I’ll be keeping an eye out for your other books in the future and you can BET I’ll be looking into your other works asap. Thank you for letting me be apart of this arc team!
Tropes
fake dating
black cat/ golden retriever
hate to love
he falls first
neurodivergent representation
plus size fmc
found family
Triggers:
sexual assault
mental abuse
death
self-harm
suicidal thoughts
gun violence
Mentions of family death, organ trafficking, and kidnapping
Explicit sex scenes including voyeurism, breath play, bondage, rage sex, pegging, and more.