Ex Games

by Stella Rhys

[stacey_is_sassy]

Best to Judge a person by what YOU know, not by others opinions.

***3.5 stars***

Hmmm…I’m trying to write this review but I seem to be having a wee bit of difficulty. I liked it but it drove me bonkers too.

We’re back to the reasons why I struggle with New Adult Romance. This chick is 26 years old and I wanted to slap her and tell her to grow the heck up. Now, him, I liked him but again I wanted to tell him to start acting his age and not his shoe size. See, old age has ruined me for drunken shenanigans. Jumping into a pool fully clothed makes me think of the ruined clothes instead of reckless fun. My prehistoric years has lessened my tolerance for nasty witches who take pleasure in other people's misery. New Adult books make me feel old and crotchety.

If you can forget all that, Ex Games was interesting, sexy and ended with a sweet gesture that put a HUGE smile on my face.

Taylor's had to deal with one too many douchewaffles in her life. The biggest one of all is her ex-fiance Aaron who by the end I absolutely loathed. Taylor has been left with heartbreak and debt when he leaves her a note saying he’s out. Not seeing the break up coming, Taylor is completely devastated. With her debts rising she’s forced to take a second job…but even that’s not helping. Then one day there’s a knock at the door. If she accepts the offer, all her problems will disappear. It’s a shame that the payment involves her acting like she loves the person she hates…Aaron’s brother Mason.

Mason is successful.

Well, Mason is a little more than just successful, but to be honest, I’m not certain why. We are told he works long hours, has plenty of money and women beg, borrow and steal to have him. I really liked Mason by the end of Ex Games. He has lived his life making himself happy. He loves his brother but he hated seeing what Aaron had done because of his extreme jealousy. Aaron will do ANYTHING to one-up Mason…even marry his ex.

I liked Ex Games. I think New Adult readers who like a wee bit of angst in their reads will love it. This old biddy (ME) found the antics of the characters annoying at times. There was a situation that Taylor faced a few years previously that was heartbreaking. Towards the end of the story, some truths came to light. It’s up to Taylor to forgive and try and move on but I'm not sure she made the right choice.

Lovers of angst, naughty boys, glam and glitz will love Ex Games and while it’s not my favourite genre, it still managed to keep my attention from beginning to end.

Stacey is Sassy, received an advanced copy of this story. The copy provided is not the final copy and may be subject to edits and changes.