Review: *BIG GRIN*
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 15, 2013
"Well. Done. Before I start this review I feel like I should be completely open about the fact that I'm Team Camden. 100%. Hands down. I've made it very well known that nothing would make me happier than to see Javier dead. Well... another thing you should know about me is that I can talk a big talk. I said I wanted Javier dead but when things got testy, I realized that I did not want Javier to DIE. I just wanted him to suffer. With everyone dying left and right in this book, it's safe to say that there were a couple of "gripping the edge of my seat" moments. I can't tell you what happened because what would the fun in that be? But I can tell you that you need to BRACE. This book MOVES. In fact, if I could compare it to anything it would have to be an action packed cartel movie like Savages. I think this series could be put to film very easily! It would be perfect and it's something guys would like to watch too! *Just a thought*Anyways, back to the team issues. I know that people feel very strongly about the team that they are on. I've always been team Camden and for the life of me can't figure out where the Javier fans are coming from. I try to be objective, but I just don't get it. I'll admit that he definitely made me laugh a few times and if he weren't so pig headed he might be an ok guy. BUT he's a jerk. He's self absorbed. He's heartless. He's warped. MAYBE someone could turn him around one day... but in my opinion, Ellie is not the girl for that. They are like poison to each other and he is NOT good for her heart. Ok, ok, rant over. :)For the Javier fans... here's one of my favorite Javier quotes."Tell me, angel, what is it about that boy that makes you forget who you really are? Is it the tattoos, because you know I have those."..... "Or is it those horrible glasses of his? You know, I can look like a f-ing idiot if I really wanted to."Ok, so the story picks up right where it left off. Ellie is in an awkward position between Javier and Camden; it creates quite the tension. Camden is rightfully pissed at Ellie because of what she's done in his absence; Javier has just saved the day (and gotten his ass kicked by Camden); and Ellie hates Javier. The only problem is... it seems that Camden hates Ellie and that's the last thing she wants. There are bigger issues than romance though. They are on the run from some pretty bad dudes and have to set all that aside for a bit. They head out to find Javier's sister and then to save Gus. At least that's the plan. Listen, Javier is the villain. He's been the villain the whole time. He's still the villain and his villain tactics really get put to work in this installment."We sped south in a car full of love and death."I have to admit that Sins & Needles was my absolute favorite in the series. Once Javier and the cartel came into play it kind of weaned for me just a little. BUT not that much. I still enjoyed it and LOVED it. I wasn't bored. Not for one second. This is the perfect series to read when you are looking for something different and want to break up the monotony of the hearts and flowers love stories. I was more than satisfied with the ending to this series. MORE THAN SATISFIED. It left me with a smirk and then went on to leave me with a grin in the epilogue. It warmed my heart and I'm HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY with the way things turned out."Ellie. My beautiful girl. I will burn for you. I will die for you."So, Bold Tricks, I give you 4-4.5 stars for giving me what I wanted with this last installment. ALSO because I've never read a more riveting, action-packed series. It was phenomenal!