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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

My Review Alec (Slater Brothers #2) by L.A. Casey

MY REVIEW

If you have read other of my reviews, you should have known by now that my way to choose the books I read is a bit different. If I like an excerpt or an idea sparks my attention I go for it without looking for others’ opinion or any other preparations, especially that I have a bad opinion in what regards the blurbs (they tend to reveal too much or to trivialize the subject) and not always the reviews was helpful. Using this method I gain some quite “nice” experiences and most of them were good ones. In Alec case, I didn’t read the blurb and that, at some specific point, intensified my reaction (and I consider that it is always a good thing). I was attracted by an excerpt posted during a blitz that Mythical Books hosted. It promised fun, witty characters and a mission to win the heart of the heroine (and to tame the hero). And this is what I get. At first.


Gradually, the story step out from this “common” line and added something more intense, darker (to use the trendy term) and unexpected (even more of it if you don’t read the blurb). The issues that I encountered put my principles to the test. That because, even if I am an open mind person, the application of your own principles to the “real” facts and situations could not be so easy that you thought. Mrs. Casey made me put myself in the characters’ shoes and to ask myself about what my reaction could be in those precise situations. For this, the book gained big points from me. I have strong opinions regarding some life aspects, but I’m still asking myself how some readers could be so superficial and think everything in black or white. If somebody is ready to sacrifice himself / his happiness for a greater good, it’s really matter how he does it?

In our day romance literature can be recognized: (1) the current that asks explicit sex scenes, (2) the authors tend to put together so deep agonizing drama that make their plots unreal. Mrs. Casey plays at these borders and manages to not cross the “too much” line.

Another thing that I liked was the POV in which the story is told. Considering that the title is Alec and that the series is named Slater Brothers, I was expected that the story to be told from Alec’s POV or, at least, at third person. It was not the case. The reader will have to learn about the male main characters through the eyes of another person. His torment, his emotional and past scars are to be discovered together with the heroine's ones and in her own pace.

The characters are not perfect, they are not ideal, but they seems that they could be real. The secondary characters are colorful and I cannot wait to read more about them. Uncle Brandon is a sum of shades and his totally different attitudes make him to deserve his own story.

Conclusion: Could it be better? Probably, but I liked it. I found humor, drama, some good lines, love and lust, danger and Storm, issues to think about it, and nice characters. Try it, it’s possible that you 'll like it too. That if you are an open mind person :D.
About the author:
L.A. Casey was born, raised and currently resides in Dublin, Ireland. She is a twenty two year old stay at home mother to an almost two year old German Shepherd named Storm and of course, her four and half year old (the half is apparently vital) beautiful little hellion/angel depending on the hour of the day.

Her first novel, Dominic, was released on March 17th, 2014, and on March 21st, 2014, it became an international Amazon bestseller.

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31 comments:

nurmawati djuhawan said...

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Giselle said...

Great review, Cremona! I also prefer going into books without first checking the reviews. Going in blind ban really make the reading experience much better. I do like the sounds of this series and its charismatic sounding characters!

Unknown said...

Sounds like a good series!

Rhianna said...

Dudes... is the hero wearing a thong on the cover or is it just me... lol

Cheryl R said...

The review helped me make the decision to read this book if I get a chance! Thanks for your generosity!

Cheryl R said...

The review helped me make the decision to read this book if I get a chance! Thanks for your generosity!

Piper said...

Very good and thorough review. The pov perspective sounds good.

Spg Chlomo said...

love the review :)

Spg Chlomo said...

love the review :)

Natalie said...

This sound like a great series!

Unknown said...

Nice review! Made me want to read this book!

Unknown said...

Good review and it looks like the book would be good to read. I'll have to check it out when I can.

nrobak said...

can't wait to read the new book

stacey dempsey said...

Thank you I enjoyed your review

Julie Waldron said...

Thanks for the review & giveaway!

Ronnie said...

Sounds like a thrilling plot! Plus... I'm a sucker for sexy covers and the first book you featured caught my eye.

Bee W Bedard said...

looks like a great read

Karla S said...

Great review,,and great giveaway,,thanks for the chance! ;)
(Karla Sceviour)

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

woah. awesome giveaway. thanks for the chance!

Kristin S said...

Great review! And thank you for the giveaway

Judy Thomas said...

I am loving the covers! Can't wait to read them :)

Judy Thomas said...

I am loving the covers! Can't wait to read them :)

LesleyfromWI said...

Sounds like a book I would really enjoy!

Bella Martinez said...

I like the cover!

Jolanda said...

Great review thank you!

Anonymous said...

Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance!

justwin4once said...

I like that the story is told from a different POV than most books.

Unknown said...

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