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chambersaurusrx's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
This! This is the kind of book I so desperately needed while I was in the throes of dealing with being sick in bed. Lucy Lennox delivered an M/M romance filled with hilarity and heart, and I simply couldn't get enough of Rowe Prince, Sebastian Dayne, and the rest of the Brotherhood. I suspect Prince of Lies is "merely" the first in a new untitled series (I'm assuming it's untitled, but then it could very well already have a name that's yet to be announced) from the wonderfully creative mind of Lennox. If it's a sign of things to come, well, consider me eager and antsy and oh-too-woefully impatient already. But, I digress!
Prince of Lies introduces readers to Thomas Rowe Prince, twenty-four and a resident of Linden, Indiana. He makes his way to the bustling and overwhelming city of New York in hopes of getting Project Daisy Chain off the ground, but rejection after rejection has left him disheartened. With his funds dwindling, Rowe's desperate enough to give his last shot everything he's got--even if it means pretending to be someone he isn't. The problem? He sucks at lying, and the first person he tries to hold a conversation with using his stolen identity happens to know that he isn't who he claims to be. Complicated much?
When the gorgeous man at a gala introduces himself as Sterling Chase, Sebastian Dayne knows all too well that he's lying through his teeth. After all, Sterling Chase is the name of the very company that thirty-year-old Bash and his four best friends founded a few years ago. But there's something about the younger man that has Bash holding back from calling him out on his deception. There's a charm to the man Bash learns is actually Rowe Prince--one that calls to Bash, no matter how hard he tries to resist. But when Rowe's true intentions appear to threaten what Bash has worked for, will true love or legacy win out?
Prince of Lies came along when I was feeling extra miserable, stuck in bed and wishing, hoping, and praying I would get over the darn dengue virus that hit me. Rowe and Bash made me laugh and swoon and left me with a book hangover that actually made me feel better. Rowe pretending to be Sterling Chase was farcical, especially because Bash knew from the get-go that Rowe wasn't who he claimed to be, and that was just part of what made this such an entertaining and refreshing read. Bash's best friends and most trusted personal assistant have me curious, and I am eager for much more from them. Five stars.
Prince of Lies introduces readers to Thomas Rowe Prince, twenty-four and a resident of Linden, Indiana. He makes his way to the bustling and overwhelming city of New York in hopes of getting Project Daisy Chain off the ground, but rejection after rejection has left him disheartened. With his funds dwindling, Rowe's desperate enough to give his last shot everything he's got--even if it means pretending to be someone he isn't. The problem? He sucks at lying, and the first person he tries to hold a conversation with using his stolen identity happens to know that he isn't who he claims to be. Complicated much?
When the gorgeous man at a gala introduces himself as Sterling Chase, Sebastian Dayne knows all too well that he's lying through his teeth. After all, Sterling Chase is the name of the very company that thirty-year-old Bash and his four best friends founded a few years ago. But there's something about the younger man that has Bash holding back from calling him out on his deception. There's a charm to the man Bash learns is actually Rowe Prince--one that calls to Bash, no matter how hard he tries to resist. But when Rowe's true intentions appear to threaten what Bash has worked for, will true love or legacy win out?
Prince of Lies came along when I was feeling extra miserable, stuck in bed and wishing, hoping, and praying I would get over the darn dengue virus that hit me. Rowe and Bash made me laugh and swoon and left me with a book hangover that actually made me feel better. Rowe pretending to be Sterling Chase was farcical, especially because Bash knew from the get-go that Rowe wasn't who he claimed to be, and that was just part of what made this such an entertaining and refreshing read. Bash's best friends and most trusted personal assistant have me curious, and I am eager for much more from them. Five stars.
honey1382's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
danielletepool's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
domigaet's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ntdan's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall content: 2/4
Character portrayal: 3/4
Interpersonal chemistry: 3/4
Creative innovation: 3/4
Writing style: 2/4
Personal enjoyment: 3/4
Total: 16, translates to 3.5 stars
Character portrayal: 3/4
Interpersonal chemistry: 3/4
Creative innovation: 3/4
Writing style: 2/4
Personal enjoyment: 3/4
Total: 16, translates to 3.5 stars
roguesmith's review
5.0
I loved this book so much. It had absolutely everything I wanted in a Lucy Lennox book, and more. I loved the meet cute between Rowe and Bash, I could feel their chemistry right away. I loved their banter, and Rowe trying to pretend, and being so terrible at it but Bash going along with it anyway.
Rowe is an absolute delight all the way through the book, he's so sweet and funny and just a complete marshmallow that I fell in love with him alongside Bash. Yes, he's more than a touch naive but that just adds to his charm. Bash too, I really liked. I got a real sense of unrest from him but loved that he immediately saw the best in Rowe and played along with him. The story isn't remotely plausible of course, but who cares when it's such fun with all the elements to keep you turning the pages. There's the requisite bad guy, older society lady who sees everything, and a great cast of secondary characters who I hope we see again.
This is sweet, funny, romantic, no angst, medium heat and it's just the most wonderful read. Cannot recommend enough.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
Rowe is an absolute delight all the way through the book, he's so sweet and funny and just a complete marshmallow that I fell in love with him alongside Bash. Yes, he's more than a touch naive but that just adds to his charm. Bash too, I really liked. I got a real sense of unrest from him but loved that he immediately saw the best in Rowe and played along with him. The story isn't remotely plausible of course, but who cares when it's such fun with all the elements to keep you turning the pages. There's the requisite bad guy, older society lady who sees everything, and a great cast of secondary characters who I hope we see again.
This is sweet, funny, romantic, no angst, medium heat and it's just the most wonderful read. Cannot recommend enough.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
appa_nrf's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? No
4.5