Flawless by Elsie Silver
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
Genre: Romance {wide open door}
Format: E-Book (owned)
Published: June 2, 2022
Soundtrack: All to Myself – Dan + Shay
Okay. So I went into this booking with high expectations and found it to be just above average. There was flirting, witty conversations, and a man ultimately head over heels for his woman. I wanted to book it to completely take my mind off the psychological thrillers I have been reading lately, and this completely did the trick. However, I found some parts of this book cringe-worthy and over the top. This fits the bill if you want a mindless romance with good bandinage and spice.
Flawless, a fast-paced enemies (but he falls pretty quickly) romance between Summer Hamilton and Rhett Eaton. I enjoyed their banter (Summer’s quick wit and Rhett’s salacious mouth) and felt the dialogue added to the development of the characters. While I thought this book did an excellent job of weaving the threads of their relationship together (and over a believable timeline). I had difficulty connecting with either of the main characters. Rhett, who was supposed to be a reformed playboy, didn’t appeal to me. Although I usually enjoy this trope, it didn’t work here. Summer and Rhett’s behavior was sometimes immature, but I felt that we got enough context from their backstory to understand why they acted that way. They both objectify each other a lot and honestly, the way this man talks about workout leggings you would think he has never heard of Lululemon. I’m probably being too harsh about what is supposed to be a lighthearted romance/smut book, and honestly, this smut was pretty darn good. This book has plenty of spicy content with very detailed language, so if that’s not your thing, I would avoid it.
Flawless is book ⅕ in the Chestnut Springs Series, and I will need to read at least one or two more in this series to make up my mind on Elie’s Silvers writing. I don’t feel this is a series that will become my whole personality. I do admire how well Silver incorporated the secondary characters. Jasper and Cade definitely stood out to me – I’m curious to see where their stories go from here! The relationship between the Hamilton brothers and Jasper reminded me of the Knockemout series by Lucy Score, both endearing and saving a softer side of themselves only for the women they love. Overall, this book was a quick diversion from my last read, and I think I will continue through the series.
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