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openallnight's review
3.0
Misled is the story of Outlaw/Christopher Caldwell, 32 yr old President of the Death Dwellers MC, and Meggie, an 18 yr old abused virgin.
Misled is gritty, violent and action packed. The relationship between Christopher and Meggie is what you'd expect... Christopher is inexplicably drawn and repelled by Meggie's innocence while Meggie is drawn to Christopher's rough protectiveness.
The MC plotline in Misled certainly didn't reinvent the wheel but it was entertaining enough. A couple of dropped plot threads really annoyed me though. I can't stand when an author creates a mystery but actively avoids logical follow through to solve said mystery. Secondary character development was on the weaker side. The author really doesn't flesh out the other members of the MC so they seemed interchangeable to me.
Another reviewer said that Misled is unlike any other MC book they've read, but she couldn't exactly put her finger on why. While I believe she meant that in a positive manner, it rings true for me but with a bit more of a negative spin. Something was keeping me from connecting with these characters and I finally figured it out. There was no Brotherhood. This MC was more of a gang. We learned through backstory, that the Death Dwellers had almost imploded under the leadership of a crazy, drug addicted ex-President and was now crippled by internal power struggles and distrust. The "brotherhood" in Misled seemed almost non-existent. And that was reflected in the way they treated each other as well as Meggie when the club discovers her identity. That missing component proved to be a major block for me. I didn't feel the world which detracted from my overall enjoyment.
Misled is gritty, violent and action packed. The relationship between Christopher and Meggie is what you'd expect... Christopher is inexplicably drawn and repelled by Meggie's innocence while Meggie is drawn to Christopher's rough protectiveness.
The MC plotline in Misled certainly didn't reinvent the wheel but it was entertaining enough. A couple of dropped plot threads really annoyed me though. I can't stand when an author creates a mystery but actively avoids logical follow through to solve said mystery. Secondary character development was on the weaker side. The author really doesn't flesh out the other members of the MC so they seemed interchangeable to me.
Another reviewer said that Misled is unlike any other MC book they've read, but she couldn't exactly put her finger on why. While I believe she meant that in a positive manner, it rings true for me but with a bit more of a negative spin. Something was keeping me from connecting with these characters and I finally figured it out. There was no Brotherhood. This MC was more of a gang. We learned through backstory, that the Death Dwellers had almost imploded under the leadership of a crazy, drug addicted ex-President and was now crippled by internal power struggles and distrust. The "brotherhood" in Misled seemed almost non-existent. And that was reflected in the way they treated each other as well as Meggie when the club discovers her identity. That missing component proved to be a major block for me. I didn't feel the world which detracted from my overall enjoyment.
books_cats_kids's review
0.25
Terrible
Chris was an ass. Maggie was a whinny push over. She told her mom to grow a spine, but she lacked one herself. The “love” at the end was insincere. Book kissed me off frankly. Narrator was awful. All the bikers had female voices. I can’t start a book and not finish, but I was tempted with this one I kept listening to this poorly written book hoping it would get better, but it doesn’t. Save your money/credit/time.
sadie_rae's review
3.0
I enjoyed the story but while parts were sad and a cried a bit I never quite connected with the characters.
Megan runs to her father, the President of the Death Dwellers' MC, in hopes that he will be able to save her and her mother from her abusive step father. Only once she finally finds the Death Dwellers' her father is 'missing'. Instead she finds Outlaw, Christopher, who can't seem to decide if he want's her or want's her to disappear.
Outlaw has his own problems and demons, and Megan showing up only brings them out more. With her fathers blood on his hands and conflicting emotions Megan couldn't have chosen a worse time to pop up.
So there is a lot of Drama on all fronts, Megan want's to know where her father is, and she also is conflicted with her trying to start a deep relationship with Chris only to be told time and again that it's nothing. Chris knows that what he has going with Megan is different than what he's had before but keeps pushing her away, then there is the whole division in the club over the death of her father. The club has it's own drama between the bitches and members trying to pull rank.
three stars in the end, I'm debating on whether to keep up with this series or not. but it was good book so... :/
Megan runs to her father, the President of the Death Dwellers' MC, in hopes that he will be able to save her and her mother from her abusive step father. Only once she finally finds the Death Dwellers' her father is 'missing'. Instead she finds Outlaw, Christopher, who can't seem to decide if he want's her or want's her to disappear.
Outlaw has his own problems and demons, and Megan showing up only brings them out more. With her fathers blood on his hands and conflicting emotions Megan couldn't have chosen a worse time to pop up.
So there is a lot of Drama on all fronts, Megan want's to know where her father is, and she also is conflicted with her trying to start a deep relationship with Chris only to be told time and again that it's nothing. Chris knows that what he has going with Megan is different than what he's had before but keeps pushing her away, then there is the whole division in the club over the death of her father. The club has it's own drama between the bitches and members trying to pull rank.
Spoiler
Megan's father was a good man once, maybe not church going good but still good. Then at some point he started in on the drugs and got addicted, when he was high he was MEAN and it was suggested that he not only took several underage girls to bed but he also ended up killing a few of them. In spite of this I never quite got to the part where I hated him, yeah he did shit and it's not excusable, but I think it's a before drugs and after drugs thing.three stars in the end, I'm debating on whether to keep up with this series or not. but it was good book so... :/
elylibrarysec's review
4.0
Rating: 4.5 Stars
If you could sum up Misled in three words, what would they be?
Realistic, Sad, Apprehensive
What did you like best about this story?
Even though this story seemed so sad most of the time, I felt it was the most realistic portrayal of what I think a true MC would be.
Have you listened to any of Samuel Valor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not but I'm looking forward to changing that. I've already marked the second book in this series on my wish list. He was very easy to listen to. He changed the tone of his voice when he had to do a female character. But was glad he didn't try to do a high pitch - it would have changed my enjoyment. It was a very serious story and I wouldn't do the story justice if I laughed every time Mr. Valor did a female voice. After listening to this book, I'm a fan.
Any additional comments?
This was more of a sad story than one that was romantic. This was more suspenseful than happy. And because of that, I enjoyed the listening experience. I don't know that if I read the book instead if I would have had the same understanding of what the Death Dwellers are all about. To truly know and experience this group of men, I feel that having someone read it to me just adds to what I need in order to understand the characters better. Because of this experience, I would enjoy adding more works by this author into my library as well as this narrator. They are a good combination.
I voluntarily reviewed an Audiobook copy of this book.
If you could sum up Misled in three words, what would they be?
Realistic, Sad, Apprehensive
What did you like best about this story?
Even though this story seemed so sad most of the time, I felt it was the most realistic portrayal of what I think a true MC would be.
Have you listened to any of Samuel Valor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not but I'm looking forward to changing that. I've already marked the second book in this series on my wish list. He was very easy to listen to. He changed the tone of his voice when he had to do a female character. But was glad he didn't try to do a high pitch - it would have changed my enjoyment. It was a very serious story and I wouldn't do the story justice if I laughed every time Mr. Valor did a female voice. After listening to this book, I'm a fan.
Any additional comments?
This was more of a sad story than one that was romantic. This was more suspenseful than happy. And because of that, I enjoyed the listening experience. I don't know that if I read the book instead if I would have had the same understanding of what the Death Dwellers are all about. To truly know and experience this group of men, I feel that having someone read it to me just adds to what I need in order to understand the characters better. Because of this experience, I would enjoy adding more works by this author into my library as well as this narrator. They are a good combination.
I voluntarily reviewed an Audiobook copy of this book.
gerireads's review
5.0
Now, this is what I call a 'biker book.' And it's definitely not for the fainthearted. It's very dark and violent but surprisingly, it has a lot of lighthearted moments too. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Full review to come closer to the release date.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Full review to come closer to the release date.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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