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A review by rellimreads
Taking Chase by Lauren Dane
2.0
This is the second book in the Chase Brothers series by Lauren Dane. While it might stand on its own - they’re better read in order as events happen in the previous book that impact this one.
While they all have some issues, this is probably my least favorite book of the series. Shane is a completely different character than he was in the first book. I expected a redemption/healing/transformation arc of some kind. Nope, he’s just magically fine/healed/over his ex.
While at first I had great sympathy for Cassie as a victim of domestic violence, it grew tiring fast. Anytime she didn’t like something Shane did she would complain about being “managed”. Everything was Shane’s fault. But if it were anyone else it was called cajoling or some other friendly term.
Other than saying Shane & Cassie found the other attractive, these two had no chemistry. It was argue, fight, Cassie storms off until Shane apologizes. On repeat with some sex scenes thrown in. This takes place over 18 months and little is done to show the reader these two have worked through any of this in a healthy manner.
While there’s not as much of the catty interactions from the first book, this writing still feels very rudimentary.
Narration:
I continue to enjoy Aletha George’s performance.
While they all have some issues, this is probably my least favorite book of the series. Shane is a completely different character than he was in the first book. I expected a redemption/healing/transformation arc of some kind. Nope, he’s just magically fine/healed/over his ex.
While at first I had great sympathy for Cassie as a victim of domestic violence, it grew tiring fast. Anytime she didn’t like something Shane did she would complain about being “managed”. Everything was Shane’s fault. But if it were anyone else it was called cajoling or some other friendly term.
Other than saying Shane & Cassie found the other attractive, these two had no chemistry. It was argue, fight, Cassie storms off until Shane apologizes. On repeat with some sex scenes thrown in. This takes place over 18 months and little is done to show the reader these two have worked through any of this in a healthy manner.
While there’s not as much of the catty interactions from the first book, this writing still feels very rudimentary.
Narration:
I continue to enjoy Aletha George’s performance.