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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Band Sinister by KJ Charles
3.0
3.5 Stars
This was quite the pleasant surprise as I had no expectations, so if you’d like a nice laid back MM historical, I don’t think it will disappoint.
As per the blurb, past family scandal has basically left siblings Guy and Amanda Frisby pretty much ostracized. They live mostly a quiet life of contemplation and monotony, dependent on their aunt’s charity, but when Amanda’s curiosity regarding her infamous bad boy neighbor Sir Phillip of Rookwood, causes her to trespass, her nosiness results in a terrible life threatening broken leg. To remove Amanda from Rookwood could very well kill her, and her brother Guy, has no choice but to stay and be her chaperone for the next few weeks, hoping to avoid scandal and gossip.
To make matters worse, both parties are tied together by a past transgression made by their relatives that irrevocably changed all their lives, and it seriously complicates things. Also, what Guy discovers at Rookwood Manor is that the rumor mill is not entirely unfounded. Sir Phillip uses his infamous Murder club as a front to hide free thinking, varied religious beliefs, and hedonistic goings on. This “club” is no club Guy has ever imagined if you catch my drift. What ensues is quite the eye opener as Phillip entices and educates Guy in all the things. All. The. Things.
This had some fun and funny as well as marvelous UST and quite a few very hot scenes depicting Phillip slowly unraveling Guy bit by bit by bit. My only niggle (which is kinda a big one) is that one too many authors often fail on delivering the ultimate prize, and this was no different which was frustrating and incongruent because of all the torturously delicious detail that came before it. Why is that? Why take the time and care for the buildup and various deeds prior but leave the penultimate act to only a few measley sentences? I don’t get it. I feel robbed.
However, I digress…
What’s important is that I was still entertained. Admittedly, the love progression was a bit quick, but I fancied the repartee, the slow dismantling of Guy’s preconceived notions, his world upended and irrevocably changed. There's also a great supporting cast that could do with getting their own stories that I wouldn't ignore, and Amanda is a fantastic spitfire despite the times she lives in. Overall, with minimal angst wrought (which I wholly appreciate), this had a wonderful win for everyone involved! Cheers!
This was quite the pleasant surprise as I had no expectations, so if you’d like a nice laid back MM historical, I don’t think it will disappoint.
As per the blurb, past family scandal has basically left siblings Guy and Amanda Frisby pretty much ostracized. They live mostly a quiet life of contemplation and monotony, dependent on their aunt’s charity, but when Amanda’s curiosity regarding her infamous bad boy neighbor Sir Phillip of Rookwood, causes her to trespass, her nosiness results in a terrible life threatening broken leg. To remove Amanda from Rookwood could very well kill her, and her brother Guy, has no choice but to stay and be her chaperone for the next few weeks, hoping to avoid scandal and gossip.
To make matters worse, both parties are tied together by a past transgression made by their relatives that irrevocably changed all their lives, and it seriously complicates things. Also, what Guy discovers at Rookwood Manor is that the rumor mill is not entirely unfounded. Sir Phillip uses his infamous Murder club as a front to hide free thinking, varied religious beliefs, and hedonistic goings on. This “club” is no club Guy has ever imagined if you catch my drift. What ensues is quite the eye opener as Phillip entices and educates Guy in all the things. All. The. Things.
This had some fun and funny as well as marvelous UST and quite a few very hot scenes depicting Phillip slowly unraveling Guy bit by bit by bit. My only niggle (which is kinda a big one) is that one too many authors often fail on delivering the ultimate prize, and this was no different which was frustrating and incongruent because of all the torturously delicious detail that came before it. Why is that? Why take the time and care for the buildup and various deeds prior but leave the penultimate act to only a few measley sentences? I don’t get it. I feel robbed.
However, I digress…
What’s important is that I was still entertained. Admittedly, the love progression was a bit quick, but I fancied the repartee, the slow dismantling of Guy’s preconceived notions, his world upended and irrevocably changed. There's also a great supporting cast that could do with getting their own stories that I wouldn't ignore, and Amanda is a fantastic spitfire despite the times she lives in. Overall, with minimal angst wrought (which I wholly appreciate), this had a wonderful win for everyone involved! Cheers!