Review: SOA meets Lily served with a side of Casino violence
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2014
A quick rundown of what Hard Roads is about. Holly's dad is the head of the Dominion MC. He's done pissed off others MC and dealers by screwing them over. So, they all want a piece of her to teach daddy a 'lesson'. Okay that’s it. Well obviously, there is more but I’m not going into details. That would just spoil the story. However if you real want to know what Hard Roads is like, think SOA meets Lily served with a side of Casino violence.Now what I thought of the book. Holy Harleys Batman! I’ve yet to read any MC book so I just popped my biker cherry here. Brutal, harsh and passion filled. Emotional passions that is. The story is told completely in first person but from dueling points between Holly and JD. Holly in the beginning is pretty much what you get thorough the book. Although, she does go through some pretty horrific things that change her. But in the end, the strong woman she is comes through. JD on the other hand is not what I expected. He’s more like a peeling an onion. As each layer gets peeled away I found myself falling further and further in love with his character. The issues that each endures both in past and present and their dynamics that ultimately bring them together kept me reeling.Now what would a be a story about two tortured souls if you don’t have bad guys. And these guys are B.A.D. to the core. Where and how Ms. White comes up with these characters I don’t know and I don’t want to know but I will say she outdone herself on this collection of bad dudes. Of course there does have to be an epic battle of good (Jury is still out here) and bad (No doubts there!) however the ending is definitely not how I thought things would good and frankly I found myself holding my breath until the very last words.So let’s hit some of the points that main disturb a reader. This is a violent and gruesome book. There is rape, there’s torture and there is murder. The torture and murder is done in some fairly icky details. Thankfully, the rape is not. However what is lacking in the rape details, Ms. White brought it on with her murder and torture which at times even I would cringe of them. I wasn’t joking when I said Hard Roads is served with a side of Casino violence. Remember how violent and details the beating and murders were in the movie. Expect that…and a bit more. Oh yes, one more thing. Expect a lot of foul language. LOTS OF. If any of this offend you or makes you squeamish or is a complete turn off, put this book down and go find a nice light comedy to read back that is something this book ain’t.Lily White is a very eclectic author. Don't expect the same type of book out of her twice. Her newest creation, Hard Roads, is another example of expect the unexpected from Ms. White. Frankly, I am enjoying how she keeps me on my toes. If you are into MC books – Read Hard Roads. If you like to lose yourself in the insanity that comes out of Ms. White’s mind – Read Hard Roads. If you really need a reason to read Hard Roads then find it now because this is a book not to be missed.I received this book from Stephanie's Book Reports in exchange for my honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine and in no way was I compensated.Stars – 5 Flames - 5