Kelli Spear's Reviews > Epic Lies
Epic Lies (Epic Fail, #2)
by
by
* I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. *
Trudy Stiles is a new-to-me author. I really didn't know what to expect from her or this story. But once I realized it was the second in a spinoff series, I was worried just how much I'd need to know. I did purchase Epic Sins (book one of this series) to get an idea. I really enjoyed that, but I feel as though Epic Lies was better in every way.
I really loved Giselle. She has dealt with a lot of pain, misery, and heartache in her life, but she's somehow not jaded. Sure, she has reservations, but that's natural considering exactly what has happened. And Dax! What a refreshing man in romance! Especially in the case of a rock star. Garrett from book one is the stereotypical rocker, and he was an ass for a lot of the book. Dax is pretty much his opposite. I loved that. He's not an alpha douche, just a genuine guy who has also had his heart broken. Both have trust issues. They have a connection from their past. Can they overcome everything and find love with each other?
I love how this story is laid out. We get glimpses of the characters' pasts in between the present events. This allows us to FEEL their experiences and connect better than if we are just told about what had gone on. And I really felt their connection. I wanted them together immediately, despite their pasts and obvious to us link. It was just a matter of them letting go of pride and stubborness and worry and just letting things happen. It felt like fate. Dax and Giselle's chemistry was off the charts hot. And the sexy scenes are hot, but not overly descriptive. And that is another thing I love about Trudy's writing. There isn't insta-love. The sex isn't over-the-top and overly graphic. There's a build-up. There is tension. And once you get to that moment, it feels perfect.
Epic Lies was a beautiful story that kept me glued to my Kindle screen. I finished this book in a matter of hours. I loved the characters and their connection. Trudy Stiles was a new author for me, but now I will be going back to see what I've missed in the previous series. I also cannot wait to see what's coming up in THIS one. The set-up for Tristan has me beyond curious! But for now, can I claim Dax as mine?
Trudy Stiles is a new-to-me author. I really didn't know what to expect from her or this story. But once I realized it was the second in a spinoff series, I was worried just how much I'd need to know. I did purchase Epic Sins (book one of this series) to get an idea. I really enjoyed that, but I feel as though Epic Lies was better in every way.
I really loved Giselle. She has dealt with a lot of pain, misery, and heartache in her life, but she's somehow not jaded. Sure, she has reservations, but that's natural considering exactly what has happened. And Dax! What a refreshing man in romance! Especially in the case of a rock star. Garrett from book one is the stereotypical rocker, and he was an ass for a lot of the book. Dax is pretty much his opposite. I loved that. He's not an alpha douche, just a genuine guy who has also had his heart broken. Both have trust issues. They have a connection from their past. Can they overcome everything and find love with each other?
I love how this story is laid out. We get glimpses of the characters' pasts in between the present events. This allows us to FEEL their experiences and connect better than if we are just told about what had gone on. And I really felt their connection. I wanted them together immediately, despite their pasts and obvious to us link. It was just a matter of them letting go of pride and stubborness and worry and just letting things happen. It felt like fate. Dax and Giselle's chemistry was off the charts hot. And the sexy scenes are hot, but not overly descriptive. And that is another thing I love about Trudy's writing. There isn't insta-love. The sex isn't over-the-top and overly graphic. There's a build-up. There is tension. And once you get to that moment, it feels perfect.
Epic Lies was a beautiful story that kept me glued to my Kindle screen. I finished this book in a matter of hours. I loved the characters and their connection. Trudy Stiles was a new author for me, but now I will be going back to see what I've missed in the previous series. I also cannot wait to see what's coming up in THIS one. The set-up for Tristan has me beyond curious! But for now, can I claim Dax as mine?
Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read
Epic Lies.
Sign In »
Reading Progress
June 11, 2016
– Shelved
June 11, 2016
– Shelved as:
to-read
June 15, 2016
–
Started Reading
June 16, 2016
–
Finished Reading