Revenge by J. Dallas

Posted November 25, 2013 by Natalia S in Reviews | 0 Comments

Revenge
Natalia’s review of Revenge (Revenge #1) by J. Dallas.

Book 1

I was seventeen when I met Drake Gallagher. Seventeen, naive, foolish…and in love. Or so I thought. That summer, and the months that followed, set the course of my life.

Ten years later, I’m still struggling to put the pieces of me back to together.

It’s time to stop struggling. It’s time to take control…and maybe, it’s time for a little revenge.

He doesn’t have time for naive little virgins?

Well, I’m not naive anymore.

There are stories that can be as little as 10000 words long, and still make a difference. This one wasn’t one of them.

When I first read the plot, I was captivated. “Revenge is a dish best served cold,” they say. I’m not sure how I feel about that statement, but I know that revenge is fun to read about, especially coupled with romance and good humor. Therefore, I came in to this book with really high expectations. Unfortunately none of them were met.

First off. Why is this so short? I finished it, and seriously went back to check and make sure I hadn’t gotten a bad copy. Had it been longer, maybe I could’ve grown to give it at least 2 stars…

Forget Short, There was No story what so ever. All I got is an angry girl wanting to get back at the guy that ruined her life over 10 years ago with no personality, and a millionaire who is captivated by her for no reason we know of, with even less personality. Less because he wasn’t the one telling the story, so we know nothing about him other than he is a workaholic, who likes sex, doesn’t commit, and is rich. Let’s not forget how incredibly short this book is, and since most of it was sex scenes, well…

Does this sound familiar to anyone? It sure does to me. You know that smash hit, best celling trilogy that has caused incredible controversy in the last couple of years? Yes, Folks. Its 50 Shades of Gray I’m talking about.

Whatever I may or may not think of the gray books, they sold, and sold well. I just don’t understand why the need to copy the tropes? Why not find a unique trope and set of characters that we can relate to and even grow to love as a classic love story? Or as a voice teacher once told me, “If you’re going to copy the tropes, do them with conviction, otherwise people will know they’re fake.”

Trust me. In 20 years no one will remember even 50 Shades, but they will remember Gone With the Wind! Doesn’t that mean anything anymore?

Grade: 1 out of 5

This book is available from J. Dallas. You can purchase the book here or here in e-format.  This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.


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