kimberly_b's review against another edition
1.0
If I had to describe this book in a single word it would be "melodramatic." Almost all of the characters were either stereotypical or obnoxious, and I can't say I cared about a single one of them. Ward's BDB series is WAY better than this. I definitely won't be reading any subsequent books in this series. If this book was a TV show, I wouldn't have finished the first episode.
anniii1711's review against another edition
4.0
why did i enjoy this so much??? lol. of course it was full of cliché but omg it was so fun to read!
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
J.R. Ward has redeemed herself after her Fallen Angels Series. This book was so good, had so much drama, backstabbing, deceit, lies and betrayal. There are a lot of stories going on but each story held my attention. The ending was not what I expected!! If you get a chance check out the audio version of this book! The narrator was awesome!! I can't wait to see what happens in Angels' Share.
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sci_mom's review against another edition
3.0
It kept me entertained during my commute. If more detail is needed, read the other 3 star reviews; they have it covered. I'll watch the series because I think it'll make good TV and I will probably listen to future installments on CD, but I won't be reading the hardback.
nero1279's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
🎧AUDIO. VERSION🎧
It took a couple of chapters to get past the female voice slur, but once I was invested it was enjoyable. The plot is so “Who killed JR” vibe and would transform into the screen perfectly. I throughly enjoy JR WARD’s writing style and ease of read and this was no exception. While I’m not rating it up with some of her BDB work, it was still highly entertaining as an ear bud natter.
It took a couple of chapters to get past the female voice slur, but once I was invested it was enjoyable. The plot is so “Who killed JR” vibe and would transform into the screen perfectly. I throughly enjoy JR WARD’s writing style and ease of read and this was no exception. While I’m not rating it up with some of her BDB work, it was still highly entertaining as an ear bud natter.
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
2.0
The Bourbon Kings felt like a whole season of 'Dynasty' squeezed into one book. Hell, maybe even two seasons. :D There were so many outrageous secrets and mind-blowing scandals revealed, that I honestly didn't know what will happen in the next chapter.
It was well written but not for me. I'm not a big fan of family drama.
It was well written but not for me. I'm not a big fan of family drama.
chelseavbc's review against another edition
4.0
Full review is now up at Bookspan.
The Bourbon Kings offers some of the strongest prose I've read from JR Ward. It has a big dose of southern charm, excellent character development and basically comes off as a bawdier, American Downton.
The only hitch is it doesn't quite feel like a romance. Yes, that's the thread that pulled me through the novel, but much like Ward's latter Black Dagger Brotherhood series, this is more a family saga novel than a romance. That said, when the couples (both main and secondary) interact the chemistry is rapturous.
The Bourbon Kings offers some of the strongest prose I've read from JR Ward. It has a big dose of southern charm, excellent character development and basically comes off as a bawdier, American Downton.
The only hitch is it doesn't quite feel like a romance. Yes, that's the thread that pulled me through the novel, but much like Ward's latter Black Dagger Brotherhood series, this is more a family saga novel than a romance. That said, when the couples (both main and secondary) interact the chemistry is rapturous.
rosetyper9's review against another edition
1.0
http://www.thebookvixen.com/2015/07/book-review-bourbon-kings-by-jr-ward.html
bookwife's review against another edition
3.0
I am not going to write a full review.. just give a quick opinion.. I did't love nor did I hate the book. I was more interested in Edward than I was Lane. I will read the other books just because J.R. Ward is amazing and the book was well written and it was interesting. There was just WAAAAAY too much drama for me.