Review: A great intro to Cuba and Dovey
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
4.5 stars!  Very Wicked Beginnings is a wonderful introduction to the two main characters in Very Wicked Things, giving the reader the back story of Cuba and Dovey. This novella/prequel is integral in providing the reader with a true picture of how Cuba and Dovey began, as well as providing insight into their individual and private lives, setting the stage for the followup novel.  The cockiness of Cuba is ever-present, but there is something deeper in him that tugged at my heart for both Cuba and Dovey.While Cuba may appear polished and smooth on the outside, we get a true picture of just how stressed and broken this young man really is.  The issues he deals with within his family are heartbreaking.  The guilt he feels from a fatal mistake answers a lot of questions about his bad behavior, but he wears a mask to cover that side of himself.  The adult responsibilities put upon him are stressful and create a real fear in him that no senior in high school should face.  There is a sadness to Cuba that will tear at the reader’s heart, as he deals with the impact of mental illness in his private life.The full review, combined with Very Wicked Things, can be found at Romantic Reading Escapes dot comI received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.