Review: Love This Series!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2014
Inflamed in anger. Inflamed in grief. Inflamed in passion. All strong emotions brought on by intense acts that range from betrayal to love. As bitter feelings intensify, mistakes can be made, and words can't be taken back; what was once pure and good can be torn apart with one selfish act. As sentiments of adoration begin to spark, it can be the best thing to ever happen to someone, but letting go of past heartaches can put the flame out before it even begins.All of these sensations and more are brought out in Book 3 of Tessa Teevan's Explosive Series. Inflame focuses on the friends-with-benefits relationship of Kale Montgomery and Lucy Dawson. Both Kale and Lucy aren't looking for anything too serious when he unexpectedly enters her life, but as they become closer and their relationship continues to build, feelings change for both of them, but they're both too afraid to pursue it. With one little test, though, everything changes between them, and their journey from friends to lovers is the story's focus.Written in alternating point of views, Inflame takes readers through both the past and present acts that have led Kale and Lucy to where they are. Through both of their perspectives, we are able to understand their fears about relationships and why that final jump towards commitment is so daunting to both of them. Through flashbacks, we witness the beginning of Kale and Lucy's journey, and we also are taken back ten years ago when Kale's view of love and happily ever after was destroyed. As readers, we also see Kale and Lucy's growth as both individuals and a couple. Trust is a huge factor in any successful relationship, and they learn the importance of honesty throughout the course of their story. As their love for each other grows, both Kale and Lucy will need to put their fears aside to ensure that their feelings for each other remain strong and don't burst into flames by moments of uncertainty.Kale and Lucy's story explores the idea of how important trust and honesty are in a relationship. It illustrates the need for walls to be destroyed for a commitment to truly work. Their path to their happily ever after is definitely not an easy one, and they will both have to fight their personal demons to get there, but in the end, if it's what they both want, they'll do whatever it takes to make it happen.Tessa Teevan's Explosive Series is a character driven set of stories that grab readers' interest from the get go. Each storyline provides all necessary information to understand the characters' actions; there's no unnecessary material added, which makes the plot flow seamlessly. Every time I read a book by Tessa, I know that I'm going to get a fantastic story that is filled with passion, angst, devastation, and redemption, and she does not disappoint with Kale and Lucy's story.A complimentary copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)