A review by lovehollyxx
Built by Jay Crownover
4.0
What a great start to a new series from Jay Crownover!! Built is the perfect book for both readers who are new to this author, and fans (like myself) of the hugely popular Marked Men series. It was just the right mix of old and new, and it was so great to see old faces, while keeping the emphasis on Zeb and Sayer. And yes, technically, they are also "old faces" but we neve really got to know them in previous books. So this was their time to shine.
Man, I loved Zeb Fuller. I honestly don't think there was a single thing about him which I didn't like. He was big, built, and bearded. What's not to love?? But it wasn't just his looks that had me falling. He was a gentle giant. So incredibly nice and protective of all those he loves, and when he loves, he loves hard. How could you not swoon over him??
I also liked Sayer. She was the complete opposite of Zeb, but they just worked, no matter how hard she tried to fight it. I loved the reasoning behind the author making Sayer the way she was, and I think it's really important to highlight that. If at any chance you find yourself struggling with Sayer, maybe skip to the end of the book, read the author note, and then go back to the book. You might find yourself with more time for her once you know.
I really loved Zeb and Sayer's story. I loved the struggles that were put it their way, and how they worked to overcome them. I loved the new characters who came along with them, and the parts they played in their story. I loved seeing the characters grow, not only as individuals, but also together. I loved the steam factor, and how the next book in this series has been set up (bring it on!!!), and most of all, I loved that it wasn't an easy journey for Zeb and Sayer, but it was definitely worth the ride.
“Everything, Say. I want everything.”
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
Man, I loved Zeb Fuller. I honestly don't think there was a single thing about him which I didn't like. He was big, built, and bearded. What's not to love?? But it wasn't just his looks that had me falling. He was a gentle giant. So incredibly nice and protective of all those he loves, and when he loves, he loves hard. How could you not swoon over him??
I also liked Sayer. She was the complete opposite of Zeb, but they just worked, no matter how hard she tried to fight it. I loved the reasoning behind the author making Sayer the way she was, and I think it's really important to highlight that. If at any chance you find yourself struggling with Sayer, maybe skip to the end of the book, read the author note, and then go back to the book. You might find yourself with more time for her once you know.
I really loved Zeb and Sayer's story. I loved the struggles that were put it their way, and how they worked to overcome them. I loved the new characters who came along with them, and the parts they played in their story. I loved seeing the characters grow, not only as individuals, but also together. I loved the steam factor, and how the next book in this series has been set up (bring it on!!!), and most of all, I loved that it wasn't an easy journey for Zeb and Sayer, but it was definitely worth the ride.
“Everything, Say. I want everything.”
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*