Rule

I literally just finished this book about 5 minutes ago but I loved it so much that I just had to write a review about it and share it with all of you!

Rule Archer is your typical bad boy and Shaw Landon is a typical good girl, searching for the approval of everyone around her. Rule has kept his distance from Shaw for years because he thought that she had been in a relationship with his dead twin brother, Remy. He finds out that this wasn't the case and that Shaw had been in love with him since the first day that she met him. And from there starts a tumultuous relationship with the unlikely duo. Factor in a stalker ex-boyfriend, disapproving parents and the fact that Rule's mother blames him for his brother's death and it makes for a very interesting story.

I don't know what it was about Rule but he was just so easy to love. He had some baggage and demons to deal with but still found ways to make himself happy, even if it drove a wedge between him and his family. Shaw sought the approval of everyone and considered herself a part of Rule's family more than her own. In a drunken stupor one night, she throws herself at Rule and he willingly obliges her desires. From there, they realize that they are a perfect fit but that doesn't make the relationship easy. They have their fair share of doubts and problems and have to decide if this is something that they both can handle and are willing to work with.

This book was amazing and had me captivated from the first page. I literally could not put this book down. I was so enthralled with this book that I felt like I was a part of the story. The characters were flawed and actually human, which I appreciated. I read a lot and it bothers me when authors write characters out as if they're perfect and don't make mistakes. So having flawed and emotionally scarred characters made the book more relatable and enjoyable.

There was tons of suspense, a few twists and a ton of drama. To say that this book was emotional would be an understatement. I remember getting so mad at Rule at one point that I wanted to throw my book at the nearest wall. I was involved in this story that when I flipped to the last page, I was sorry that it was over. I also liked that the ending wasn't forced or rushed. The characters stayed true to themselves and the ending just fit. Jay Crownover is an extraordinary writer and I commend her for this story.

I found this book on a whim and took a chance on it. Thank goodness I did! It is my new favorite book and I can't wait to read more of the series! If you have not read this, I recommend going to the book store now and picking it up! The cover alone is a good enough reason to read it anyway! :)

Have you read this book? Have you read the rest of the series? What are your thoughts?

-Chelsea