Review: Elle Casey Rocks My World
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 19, 2013
So, I fell in love with Elle Casey after I read Shine Not Burn. I quickly downloaded By Degrees when it was released. And I was mildly disappointed. There was nothing wrong with the story per say, but I didn't feel any connection to it. Maybe I was burnt out with all the rock star books I'd read.I bypassed "Dont Make Me Beautiful" after I read that it was a story about domestic violence. My father has anger issues and I don't want to dredge up old demons.Needless to say it's been quite some time since I've read an Elle Casey book and I'd all but forgotten why I loved her writing so much. I downloaded Rebel the day it was released but it's remained in my TBR pile for quite some time.I finally picked it up yesterday while at work and I couldn't put it down.THE PROS:1. Rebel is Yummy and Teagan is funny. The witty banter that goes on in this book is HIL-F%&#%(-ARIOUS. I love Teagan's potty mouth.2. There was such a huge build up between Rebel and Teagan before they finally admitted their feelings that I was starting to get a bit antsy. I love me some sexual tension.3. Quin is absolutely one of the best secondary characters I've read in a long time. I'm hoping she shows up in more books.4. Did I say it was funny?5. I loved the interwoven mystery. I loved that this wasn't just a love story.6. Muscle Cars and Muscle Men. Need I say more?7. Elle Casey's writing flows so easily and the dialogue is so fresh that I find I can breeze through her books in one evening (and then read them again a few days later).THE CONS:1. I wish there would've been a bit more beef to Rebel and Teagan's story before they practically confessed their love. I hope this isn't the end of their story.2. CAN WE GET A REBEL POINT OF VIEW BOOK?!? PPPLLLELEEEAAASSEEEE????3. I have to take into consideration this is a series so more of the backstories of the brothers will come forward. But for what it was I think I would've liked to get to know Rebel more (again, Rebel point of view story... please?!?!)4. I felt the last 8 chapters were rushed, almost like Elle was trying to finish up her story. I didn't mind so much, but again I would've liked to see more interaction between Rebel and Teagen.WHAT I LOVED:Oh god, the cover. I'm pretty sure Elle Casey could not have done Rebel any better justice. The cover is exactly what I pictured him as and I'm drooling looking at it right now.The Strong Silent Type. Thank you for writing an alpha male that knows what he wants and yet keeps an aura of mystery around him. He didn't throw it all out there and yet I felt so connected to his wordlessness. (and Teagan making fun of him for not speaking was the funniest thing I've read in awhile).Thank you for writing a strong female character who has some of the funniest inner monologue I've ever read. It's hard to write an inner monologue that doesn't come across as whiney and NOT ONE part of Teagan was whiney.I've already gone ahead and downloaded Hellion. I can't wait to get started. Seriously my kindle is calling my name right now.Elle Casey, you never lost me (even though I didn't like By Degrees), but you can be sure my interest in making sure your books make it to the TOP of my TBR list has been renewed.