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A review by katiemack
A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess Everlee
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.5
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the first book in this series, so I was disappointed that I didn't connect with either David or Noah as much as I did Charlie and Miles. (I also, unfortunately, read this at the same time as a stellar M/M romance by Cat Sebastian, so I was constantly comparing the two.)
The villain and threats in this book were also less developed than in its prequel, so I had less emotional stake in this book. Also, this is a small pet peeve, but Noah's Italian has errors (though maybe that's on purpose?).
Nevertheless, the romance is cute and steamy and done well. I also enjoyed reading about Noah's ambition and talent--I could've read a whole book about the drama at his workplace. Overall it's a solid entry in the series; I just wanted more from it.
I loved the first book in this series, so I was disappointed that I didn't connect with either David or Noah as much as I did Charlie and Miles. (I also, unfortunately, read this at the same time as a stellar M/M romance by Cat Sebastian, so I was constantly comparing the two.)
The villain and threats in this book were also less developed than in its prequel, so I had less emotional stake in this book. Also, this is a small pet peeve, but Noah's Italian has errors (though maybe that's on purpose?).
Nevertheless, the romance is cute and steamy and done well. I also enjoyed reading about Noah's ambition and talent--I could've read a whole book about the drama at his workplace. Overall it's a solid entry in the series; I just wanted more from it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, and Sexual content