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A review by booksandmeforevermore13
A Simple Lie by Danielle Sarah
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book picks up right where book 1 ended but from Xavier's POV. Without giving away anything, things are rocky between Xavier and Saoirse when the book begins. They're both still holding on to some big secrets, but at the same time, they're also letting each other in by opening up.
Saoirse had choices to make, figure out where she stood with Gage and what that would mean for her growing feelings for Xavier. She realizes that this is no longer a game that she wants to play but also has no idea how to reason with Xavier.
Xavier had a lot to unpack after everything he learned, but at the same time, he still can't stop caring about Saorise or deny that this all feels like more and the beginning of something important. There was some back and forth as the two tried to work through the issues while also trying to figure out a solution to their much bigger problems regarding Gage.
Despite the doubts and lies, the spice was still going strong in this one and the two couldn't stay away from each other for long. Definitely loved the spice. I also loveeee how open Saoirse is when asking for what she wants and Xavier alwayssss delivers.
The book again ends on a cliffhanger that again has me so curious to find out what happens next. If that ending is hinting at what I think it is hinting at, then I was right, and now it's going to be one hell of a ride.
Thank you to Danielle Sarah, and Luna Literary for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Saoirse had choices to make, figure out where she stood with Gage and what that would mean for her growing feelings for Xavier. She realizes that this is no longer a game that she wants to play but also has no idea how to reason with Xavier.
Xavier had a lot to unpack after everything he learned, but at the same time, he still can't stop caring about Saorise or deny that this all feels like more and the beginning of something important. There was some back and forth as the two tried to work through the issues while also trying to figure out a solution to their much bigger problems regarding Gage.
Despite the doubts and lies, the spice was still going strong in this one and the two couldn't stay away from each other for long. Definitely loved the spice. I also loveeee how open Saoirse is when asking for what she wants and Xavier alwayssss delivers.
The book again ends on a cliffhanger that again has me so curious to find out what happens next. If that ending is hinting at what I think it is hinting at, then I was right, and now it's going to be one hell of a ride.
Thank you to Danielle Sarah, and Luna Literary for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.