Review: Ripped

Ripped by Jake Irons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ripped is the perfect read for any romance fans looking for a fun quick read, one they can complete in no time at all yet will enjoy. I’ll be completely honest, this isn’t quite a full four-star rating, but it was so close I had to round it up.

Ripped is a story filled with fun and wit, one that sucks you in quickly. The characters are fun, the town is interesting, and the storyline keeps you wanting more. It is a simple story, one that does not require you to use too many brain cells, but every so often we need such a read.

What made this one stand out for me was the male lead. He felt different to those we usually have in these kinds of stories. I’m no stranger to male leads who do not seem the type for a happily ever after – all romance fans can list many characters that fit the description – yet this one felt different. It was hard to place my finger on what it was, but he didn’t seem the type of character usually thrown into these kinds of stories. It was rather refreshing, actually. Sure, he was the quintessential stud with enough bad habits to annoy our female lead, but there was something about him that made this book feel different to the norm. Like I said, I cannot quite put my finger on it, but I liked it.

The ending will also intrigue people – but I feel like it will be a love or hate aspect, something to divide the readers. You see, the events in the last couple of chapters seem to come out of nowhere. I’m not going to say what happened, but it was entirely unexpected. People will either love this surprise element, or they will feel like it belonged in a different book. Personally, I enjoyed it.

In conclusion, Ripped was my first Jake Irons read and it has ensured I’ll be reading more of the author in the future.

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