A review by mmk296
If You Break by J. Rose

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I have never read a menage book before but the fantasy aspect of this book really caught my attention. I feel like this was the perfect book to test the waters in! I had a difficult time putting it down once I started it.

This book has:
- Strong Female Protagonist (she starts off weak but she trains and grows)
- Afterlife Secret Society
- Soul Bonded/Mates
- Forced Proximity
- Found Family
- Slower Burn
- Cliffhanger Ending
- MFM
- Spice

Lex has had a very rough life, she was scared, numb, doing whatever just to survive with her younger sister. One night she was brutally murdered but woke up in a strange place, now magically gifted. She learns of The Redeemed, an afterlife secret society and a possible war. She wants nothing to do with any of them because her sister needs her.

I love how we see Lexi’s growth from being afraid to taking back her confidence. I love the sarcastic, flirty banter between the characters. I absolutely love Felix and Michael, and I swear, if anything happens to them, I'm rioting haha. I love seeing her fail, but trying again, and growing from it. But she is still human so having a few panic attacks is relatable.

The two male leads, both very attractive in their own ways, compliment Lexi beautifully and vice versa. Daniel is battling his own fears but he forms a real connection to Lexi and assists her with all her power. Valentine is more chill and understanding, but we still have so much more to learn about him! He has a mafia fighting style and won't stand for anyone touching Lexi, other than her second mate.

Overall, I really love this book! Some parts did seem a little easy to guess and there are still a lot of questions left. I hope that the second book will answer those questions as I really want to learn more. What is the start of The Redeemed? Why do the Vitae exist and take those after death? Why is allowing close family still alive to know of their life after death such a terrible idea? How did the siblings who are all Elders happen to all get powers after death? I'm very excited for book 2!

Thank you Valentine_pr and the author for the gifted e-book.