Duke of Sin

12:00 am 19 January 2018

Well, just so you all know, I started Maiden Lane for this book.

Because I'm always searching for an anti-hero, and I was told by a very trusted source this one was one to read...but first I had to get through the other 9. Anti-heroes are often these sort of brooding types though...but not Val. He's a matter-of-fact, ruthless, power-hungry, delicious, hilarious, vain, colorful anti-hero. He's stunningly damaged, so much so that his method of coping is cruelty and void of feelings. We were given a good deal of insight into his ability to care for Eve, and that moment when she told him he couldn't keep doing what he was doing and it felt a little like heartbreak was the perfect launch for his backstory and growth. His backstory was incredibly well-crafted.

Bridget's was less so, but it didn't really disappoint me. We still had a really good sense of her, but a lot of it did center around who Val was. She was savvy, hardworking, persistent and ethical. A very good strong character, but maybe a little...boring? Her story was just not as compelling to me. I didn't love her. I liked her, I just didn't go crazy for her or anything.

Val was entirely too fascinating of a character, as was the growth of their relationship, but that is where the book stumbled. I have seen complaints that it was rushed. It was. Not the beginning, but the ultimate conclusion seemed weirdly jarring. Lots happening plot-wise in the final chapters and no real time to develop.

That said, the writing was fantastic. Great passages, lots of funny moments....and a good thing I started my heroes to lick shelf because Val can't simply be a book boyfriend. Nope. Doesn't even make sense.

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