** I purchased this copy for my own enjoyment**
I had my hopes set up really high for this one. Beautiful Bastard ( Book #1) by Christina Lauren was an unpleasant surprise. I mean….come on! My first thought when I saw this cover was : ” Well, HELL YEAH!!”….The title even had me thinking I´d be reading about something OVER THE TOP! But in all honesty….just SHOOT ME! After I finished this book…I was like: ” I just didn´t force myself through a 305 page book, did I? “……Yes, looks like I did that to myself. * heavy sigh*
I´m not going to polish my negative thoughts on this one. I didn´t like the characters ( even though they sounded really great at first) and I didn´t like the complete story. All I read about was them constantly fighting, or constantly having sex. And both can get extremely exhausting after a while. And that´s basically how I felt through out the whole story. Utterly exhausted. And it also took me a whole week (!!!!!!!!) to finish this book!
Let´s move on to WHY I disliked the characters:
The main reason why I actually hated Chloe was because she could have left that ” bastard” and find herself a new job. But NOOOOO….why have it the easy way when you can pu yourself through hell, right? ( how frustrating…)
And now to Bennett Ryan….Usually, I instantly fall in love with a hero….NOT this time. I´m telling you guys….no matter how sexy looking the guy was, he wasn´t worth it. Not worth the read, the time…whatever!
Both main characters were complete enemies and they still enjoyed their screwed up relationship. I didn´t get it. And I still don´t see how that would work out long term. * thinking…..thinking……nope…still can´t see it *….
The big question here is….Why is this story supposed to be ” out of this world” good? I have no idea. Fighting isn´t a turn on ( not with that asshole ).
I don´t want to say to many bad things about this book. But my mind keeps pushing me to tell the world about this book.
The sex wasn´t something I´d consider hot, and the writing style wasn´t mine either. This book was wrong in so many ways.
The only reason I´m rating this book with 2 instead of 1 champagne glasses is because I liked the cover and title.
Okay….I didn´t like this book. lol…and that means I won´t be reading the next one either….Such a shame…..
Would I recommend this book?
– Don´t think so. There was nothing lovable or sexy about this book.
Would I re-read this book?
– No. I wouldn´t.
The Divas are giving Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren 2 out of 5 champagne glasses.
For those who still are super curious about this book you can read the reviews on Goodreads and purchase this book. We´d love to know what you think about Beautiful Bastard!
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