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A review by bookishrealm
The Deception by Nikki Sloane
4.0
Another 3.5 stars for me and it's not because the book wasn't good, BUT in terms of overall writing and character development it could have been better. CW: , strong sexual content, death, sexual humiliation
As the 3rd book in the Filthy Rich Americans series I think that I was expecting more. I already knew who Marist was going to end up with based on the writing and characterization that took place in the other two novels; however, I still can't get over how Royce treated her. I didn't care for his dishonesty and his manipulation and there is one specific instance in this book that literally makes him just as bad as his father; yet, for some crazy reason Marist literally is over it within a coupl eof chapters. Though Marist is convinced that she can't stand Macalister, I question her judgement because Royce, by actions, isn't that far removed from his father. Granted there are instances where I think that Macalister took things too far and he wasn't actively aware of his behavior, but Royce (in my humble opinion) wasn't that far off.
Regardless of my feelings towards character development, Nikki Sloane is a hell of a plot writer. The twist and turns and the taboo aspects of the plot makes it an easy book to consume. There were moments where my mouth was literally hanging open and I wondered from the depths of what creativity Sloane was able to get these characters to do some wild things. There was a specific secene with Macalister, his wife, and Marist that was so uncomfortable and shocking that I couldn't help but laugh. In my perspective, Nikki Sloane is going to be my go author whenever I want to read crazy dark romance. I don't think her character development is something that I will ever vibe with, but I will never deny her ability to write an interesting book.
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sexual manipulation by a character towards another character although they don't have sexAs the 3rd book in the Filthy Rich Americans series I think that I was expecting more. I already knew who Marist was going to end up with based on the writing and characterization that took place in the other two novels; however, I still can't get over how Royce treated her. I didn't care for his dishonesty and his manipulation and there is one specific instance in this book that literally makes him just as bad as his father; yet, for some crazy reason Marist literally is over it within a coupl eof chapters. Though Marist is convinced that she can't stand Macalister, I question her judgement because Royce, by actions, isn't that far removed from his father. Granted there are instances where I think that Macalister took things too far and he wasn't actively aware of his behavior, but Royce (in my humble opinion) wasn't that far off.
Regardless of my feelings towards character development, Nikki Sloane is a hell of a plot writer. The twist and turns and the taboo aspects of the plot makes it an easy book to consume. There were moments where my mouth was literally hanging open and I wondered from the depths of what creativity Sloane was able to get these characters to do some wild things. There was a specific secene with Macalister, his wife, and Marist that was so uncomfortable and shocking that I couldn't help but laugh. In my perspective, Nikki Sloane is going to be my go author whenever I want to read crazy dark romance. I don't think her character development is something that I will ever vibe with, but I will never deny her ability to write an interesting book.