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A review by mgreen88
Pretty Savages by Steph Macca
3.0
Character analysis:
Rylee: Still selfish and bratty. Still wants her freedom, but ends up back in her family home. I don't see her as strong. I think her smart mouth and "I don't care attitude" is just a coping mechanism.
Asher: Still arrogant and an a-hole. Spineless too and taking the route that most arrogant men do in romances where they've made a decision for the FMC without telling her, and say that he's only protecting her. It's an overused trope.
Zayn: Playful, loves a good game, desires to get what he wants no matter what. He's definitely one of my favorites.
Blake: Comes across cold but we get a more humanized version of him when he starts to show how he feels for Rylee
Pros: Loved that we got some scenes with Chuck, but I really don't think he'll be a part of the harem. Still short inner monologues and what we get progresses the story. We get to see Rylee when she goes out on her own and watch her grow in herself. Phoebe's wedding was a nice change for the story even though there was a wedding crasher that wasn't necessary at all. The guys are showing growth. The Norsemen are annoying, but they're keeping up some kind of conflict in Rylee's world.
Cons: We're introduced to a lot of characters like Rylee's coworkers/boss, and roommates. They just disappear from her life when Rylee has to move back home. Maybe they'll be in the next book. The storyline with Jenny blackmailing Asher is ridiculous. How would the information of what Asher and Rylee did shine negatively on Jenny? Didn't make any sense to me and it was resolved super fast. There is a chapter in Asher's point of view and it didn't tell us anything new, didn't give any awe inspiring information. It was a recap of the previous chapter. TYPOS, POOR SENTENCE STRUCTURE, MISSING PUNCTUATION! LACK OF CONTINUITY! Missed opportunities for really interesting plot points.
Note to author:
It is hard work writing a book (especially a series), I'm an author myself (YOUNG BLOOD). There is software out there that is free that allows you to keep notes about plot, character analysis, etc. If you're working on double monitors or double screens then you can compare multiple versions of your book to another. Try going back after you've written the book and just do a continuity check! Do a search on specific words. HIRE A GOOD EDITOR and keep them on retainer.
This book was a bit lackluster, but I'm going to keep reading.
Rylee: Still selfish and bratty. Still wants her freedom, but ends up back in her family home. I don't see her as strong. I think her smart mouth and "I don't care attitude" is just a coping mechanism.
Asher: Still arrogant and an a-hole. Spineless too and taking the route that most arrogant men do in romances where they've made a decision for the FMC without telling her, and say that he's only protecting her. It's an overused trope.
Zayn: Playful, loves a good game, desires to get what he wants no matter what. He's definitely one of my favorites.
Blake: Comes across cold but we get a more humanized version of him when he starts to show how he feels for Rylee
Pros: Loved that we got some scenes with Chuck, but I really don't think he'll be a part of the harem. Still short inner monologues and what we get progresses the story. We get to see Rylee when she goes out on her own and watch her grow in herself. Phoebe's wedding was a nice change for the story even though there was a wedding crasher that wasn't necessary at all. The guys are showing growth. The Norsemen are annoying, but they're keeping up some kind of conflict in Rylee's world.
Cons: We're introduced to a lot of characters like Rylee's coworkers/boss, and roommates. They just disappear from her life when Rylee has to move back home. Maybe they'll be in the next book. The storyline with Jenny blackmailing Asher is ridiculous. How would the information of what Asher and Rylee did shine negatively on Jenny? Didn't make any sense to me and it was resolved super fast. There is a chapter in Asher's point of view and it didn't tell us anything new, didn't give any awe inspiring information. It was a recap of the previous chapter. TYPOS, POOR SENTENCE STRUCTURE, MISSING PUNCTUATION! LACK OF CONTINUITY! Missed opportunities for really interesting plot points.
Note to author:
It is hard work writing a book (especially a series), I'm an author myself (YOUNG BLOOD). There is software out there that is free that allows you to keep notes about plot, character analysis, etc. If you're working on double monitors or double screens then you can compare multiple versions of your book to another. Try going back after you've written the book and just do a continuity check! Do a search on specific words. HIRE A GOOD EDITOR and keep them on retainer.
This book was a bit lackluster, but I'm going to keep reading.