Review: Hard to Connect
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2014
Based off of the synopsis of this book, I thought that I would really enjoy it and couldn't wait to start it. However, while the storyline and ideas behind the plot were quite intriguing and had promise, I just didn't end up connecting to the story at all. It fell a little flat for me.I did like the beginning and how the murder became a pact between some characters. I thought that it could lead to a very interesting investigation and action packed story. However, seeing as how this book was only about one of those characters - Sasha aka Sugar - we didn't get any of that. I couldn't really relate to her either so that turned me off as well. She continued to make bad choices to numb her pain - but we had no real reasoning for WHY she did this. She kept saying she didn't want to, but then would do it anyway. I guess I just didn't understand the draw to Tommy that she had. Adam was the opposite and I did actually enjoy his character. He seemed to be a bad boy who wanted his life to be something better, so he did something about it. He was a loyal protector which are two great qualities in a man. However, what drove me absolutely mad was their lack of communication. They were so afraid to talk to each other, and then when they finally did, it was like all reservations were gone out the window (and this didn't even happen until 75% of the way through the book).Unfiltered & Unlawful definitely fell flat for me, but wasn't the most horrible book I've read either. The premise was great but I felt like there was all this build up and wondering what would happen, and then it became all about Sasha and Adam. While romance is great, I felt like I needed more of the action and a leading up to resolving what happened. You're left with so many questions at the end of this book that you just feel deflated. I wish the authors would have touched more on what was going on back at home so it would have tied in the premise to the story more. I may or may not read the next book in the series, I honestly haven't decided. However, this was a quick read and I did end up finishing it!