Review: Another great dark romance from Bella Jewel!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
After the prologue was released, Number Thirteen shot to the tippy top of my TBR list. You all read that introduction and knew this was a must read. Bella Jewel is very well known for her rock solid talent and ability to create amazing dark romances. This story had all the ingredients to be her next big hit and it definitely made a mark on the best selling lists.William selected thirteen girls to save and show them a better way of living. At first I wasn’t sure of his intentions and this added some intense layers. He remains fairly mysterious to the girls as well as the reader. The environment William made and the system he runs isn’t pleasant but apparently necessary. It was an interesting spin.I loved the attention given to a specific girl to lead the story. Number Thirteen is clearly William’s favorite and it was almost endearing how he slowly unveils himself to her. Even with his focus on her, he still includes the other girls, which added a bonding group dynamic.I feel this novel had the potential to completely blow me away but it fell short in certain areas. There were a lot of inconsistencies strewn about that left me wondering what happened. I wanted more descriptive details and enticing dialogue but felt these were lacking, which affected the overall quality of the story. I just wanted more.Even with bumps in the road, I still really enjoyed this novel. I feel there are plenty of strong sections and solid elements for the readers to appreciate. The characters were beautiful in a twisted sort of way and their individual stories were inspiring. In this author’s true form, she executed another unique storyline that will grab the reader’s attention. Enjoy!