Fury by Jessica AmesMy rating: 31/2 of 5 stars
The bad boy we all want to save
I usually don't rate in halves as the rating system is actually quite clear, but this time I just can't quite get to really liked it (4stars) but it is worth more than liked it (3stars)
Fury is book 6 in the Untamed Sons MC series. It can be read as a standalone, but why would you want to?
Fury is the broken bad boy that we just cannot help wanting to save. The Sergeant at Arms for the MC, he protects and doles out punishment without a care. The structure and purpose keeps his more bloodthirsty cravings under control. Add in the inability to tolerate human touch and you know there is a tragic backstory.
Amalia is another foster kid tragic story, with a brother that gets her into trouble more than he supports and protects. Her and Fury crossed paths years ago when she witnessed a murder. Now he just low key stalks her. The set-up for their HEA story is perfect.
Jessica Ames has a way of pulling you into her stories. Some of the best first chapters I have ever read came from her (Ravage was one of these) and Fury does not disappoint in this regard. It is therefore disappointing that much of Amalia and Fury's burgeoning emotional intimacy happens off the page. The evolution of their physical intimacy is well described but I missed the emotional element and would have wanted to read of this as well. (Perhaps the child abuse trigger warning may have prevented the author to explore this aspect on page but it is still a let down.) Amalia as a character is also quite flat in relation to Fury and I wish we could explore her inner turmoil regarding their relationship more than her acknowledgement that she is "tapped in the head".
The above personal opinions notwithstanding, I did enjoy the book and can recommend it for those that are not too squeamish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout.
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