Review: What happened?
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
Deviant,book 1, was an absolutely splendid read. Despite some proofreading issues, it was uniquely wonderful, and it continued to pervade my thoughts for days after having finished the story. I enthusiastically looked forward to book two. Having now finished book two, I am quite sorrowful. What began in book 1, in my opinion, as a dark romance with a dash of adventure horrifically became a gangster adventure story with a hint of romance. It seemed that Zeth spent more time with Julio and his goons than Sloan. And when he was with Sloan, there was only threatening and sleazy dialogue usually followed up with sleazy, badly-written sex. To be truthful, the sex scenes weren't too hot in book 1, either, but in book 2, they were just annoying and rather unremarkable, considering the fact that Seth and Sloan spent so little time together.Additionally, there are too many subplots in the book. There's the story of Sloan's missing sister. There's very little information about this issue in book 2. Then, despite the fact that one story is already on life support, another is introduced...the relationship between Seth and Lacey. Again, Ms. Hart will truly need to "bring it" in book 3 if she ever expects me to delve into another one of her series!All in all, I was quite disappointed, and I hope the story redeems itself in book 3!