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A review by hannibalhamlet
Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward
3.0
3 great starts for this stand alone novel.
This was such a good, fun book to read. Why did I only rate if three starts then??
My reason for three stars is because I typically do not like books that "restate" events that happened earlier in the book again told by the other main character to add to the plot. In this book, half the story is retold in the guys point of view which I didn't like. I felt like the author was out of ideas and retold the story instead. With that being said, I did enjoy being able to get into Elec's head and know what he was really thinking during the story. I love dual point of views but restating the story isn't my thing. If it was, I would have gave 4 stars.
What I loved about this book:
1.The characters were real-life like. No sugar coating, no pretending, the problems the characters went through were real life situations, and I could relate to them. I love when authors really but some heart and soul to the story.
2. Everything was tied together good and properly. For example if something was mentioned earlier in the book, and brought back up again in another situation, it made sense where it was placed in the story.
3. The chemistry was so hot. I love taboo, and this just was steamy but I liked how it didn't happen all at once. It was a gradual process.
What I hated/disliked about this book:
1. Elec was so different and an ass hole after the seven year break (at first, he got better right at the end)
2. I personally thing the big situation was dragged out a little to much and the minor characters were given too much spotlight when they should have been focusing on Elec and Greta.
3. Elec's mom situation was kind of annoying. She acted like a child.
I would like to also add if you are a big taboo fan this is a great short read. I am glad I read it and would recommend it to others.
This was such a good, fun book to read. Why did I only rate if three starts then??
My reason for three stars is because I typically do not like books that "restate" events that happened earlier in the book again told by the other main character to add to the plot. In this book, half the story is retold in the guys point of view which I didn't like. I felt like the author was out of ideas and retold the story instead. With that being said, I did enjoy being able to get into Elec's head and know what he was really thinking during the story. I love dual point of views but restating the story isn't my thing. If it was, I would have gave 4 stars.
What I loved about this book:
1.The characters were real-life like. No sugar coating, no pretending, the problems the characters went through were real life situations, and I could relate to them. I love when authors really but some heart and soul to the story.
2. Everything was tied together good and properly. For example if something was mentioned earlier in the book, and brought back up again in another situation, it made sense where it was placed in the story.
3. The chemistry was so hot. I love taboo, and this just was steamy but I liked how it didn't happen all at once. It was a gradual process.
What I hated/disliked about this book:
1. Elec was so different and an ass hole after the seven year break (at first, he got better right at the end)
2. I personally thing the big situation was dragged out a little to much and the minor characters were given too much spotlight when they should have been focusing on Elec and Greta.
3. Elec's mom situation was kind of annoying. She acted like a child.
I would like to also add if you are a big taboo fan this is a great short read. I am glad I read it and would recommend it to others.