Review: Dissappointing
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2014
I hate giving books bad reviews, but honestly, I had to struggle to finish this book.  The storyline is fine, actually gets better towards the end, and would have been so much better if just the Slater Brothers were involved.The problem with the book are the female characters, Bronagh and her sister, Branna.  They are horrible!!  Bronagh is in high school and acts like she is ten years old. She is extremely immature and doesn't think before she verbally assaults everyone who makes her mad.  She says hateful, hurtful things with no remorse and then tries to find a way to reason with herself as to why she is right for having said what she did.  Bad language doesn't bother me, but Bronagh can't open her mouth without swearing and saying something mean and harmful. On top of that, she's physically violent on an everyday basis.  As much as she screams at everyone, she also tries to slap or hit them - or threaten to "kick their arse."  The book starts off describing Bronagh as a timid, quiet girl who stays to herself because her parents were killed and she doesn't want to care for anyone and get hurt again.  There is no way just the presence of Dominic could cause such a 180 turn around of her emotions.  For years she's been silent, now she has to get the last word, loudly and violently. Seriously, how many eighteen year old girls do you know who constantly scream "I hate you" to someone in the middle of school?  I bet she says it at least 25 times in this story.  Branna assumes she's coming to her sister's rescue on several of occasions, thinking Bronagh is being upset by Dominic.  Can you guess how Branna reacts?  Yep, the same way as Bronagh by immediately hitting and yelling and never asking a single question.  Dominic even has to get stitches one time on his face from Branna attacking him.  It was just unbelievably juvenile how they both acted.Dominic was your typical high school hottie with an attitude.  I actually liked his character.  Of course, the more Bronagh pushed him away, the more he wanted her.  If another guy talked to her or even touched her, he ended up in a fight. Dominic was possessive and sometime over the top, but you expect that behavior from guys.  I liked Damien, Dominic's twin, but he's had a really hard time. We get some of his background story, but his book is the last one expected in the series. The other brothers, Ryder, Kane and Alec, are all likeable enough characters as well. (By the way, Branna dates Ryder.)A number of reviews said this book was funny.  I'm afraid I don't think I laughed once.  The banter between the characters is not entertaining.  It's simply stupid and adolescent.  This book could have had potential, but all the drama caused by the girls ruined it to me.  Please remember this review is my personal opinion and obviously not the same as everyone else.Would I recommend this book?  No.Will I read the next book in this series?  Nope.  Not interested in reliving anything related to Bronagh and Branna.