Review: Princess by Shon

About the Book

Princess Monroe.
Cruel. Conniving. Cold.
Some would even call me a sadist.
But one thing they could never call me was a liar.
I was a woman of my word, even if that meant keeping promises that blurred lines that weren't supposed to be crossed.
I was used to getting what I wanted and moving on. Until him

Review

Princess was short. Too short, in fact. I wasn’t aware that it would end on a cliffhanger and require the next book to be read. Unfortunately, this one doesn’t make me want to read the second one. The romance didn’t pull me in, and I felt like something was missing. It felt like the least interesting part of the book. The book begins with a bang and introduces Princess, who feels like an unapologetically intriguing character. I couldn’t figure out if she was an assassin for hire or something entirely? That isn’t answered in this book. And the story never picks up that excitement for the rest of the story. Princess’ role is clearly defined, with Dom becoming an unforgettable character.

Final Thoughts

Princess was far too short and ended on an unexpected cliffhanger, but it didn’t do enough to make me want to read the next book, especially since the romance felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.

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Review: Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon

About the Book

BLAIR BELLAMY’s luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing.

She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she’s headed in the right direction. That’s until…

ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM’s life is simple. He has a job that doesn’t drain him, a workout routine he’s perfected, and favors his own company over anybody else’s. Teased all his life for being a homebody, imagine his surprise when the woman of his dreams shows up on his doorstep. He’s not looking for a roommate, but something about Blair won’t let him leave her alone…

Review

Roomie, Lover, Friend certainly isn’t my favorite by this author. Though, I don’t have many complaints. It’s a cute, quick story about friends-to-lovers. There are a dozen unforgettable romantic moments in this one. I especially loved them binge-watching Eli's favorite anime. I thought that was so sweet. And Blair and Eli were a great couple. After one meeting, Eli was fully prepared to give everything he had to Blair. It was attraction at first, but it turned into something more.

Blair was the standout character within this one. The small plot involving her and her mom carried the book's emotional weight. Although small, that plot line gave a lot of context to Blair's character and helped elevate her character growth. Eli’s not a bad character. He’s likable, and there was a scene involving him and his sister that I think really showcased him as a character. And, of course, all his scenes with Blair showed what a caring soul he is. He wanted nothing but the best for her. However, this is very much a story about Blair, and most of his character development concerns her.

Final Thoughts

Roomie, Lover, Friend features a cute romance with an MMC who would do anything for his leading lady. Often, his story would be non-existent without her; however, I have no complaints. Blair’s plot was the emotional weight of the story and provided a realistic deception of how mother and daughter’s relationships can develop.

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