I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Books written in first person are a hit-or-miss thing for me. There are a few authors that have forced me to overcome my first-person phobia (yes, that’s a thing). Emersyn Vallis is one of them. Where some authors “talk AT you”, Emersyn Vallis “talks TO you.” She pulls you in and allows you to become a part of the story as if you are living it right alongside the characters.
Endgame is the perfect title for the fourth book in the series. All the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place, all the players and pawns accounted for, and it’s time to end the cat-and-mouse game once and for all. Can Sidney, Simon, and their band of merry accomplices come out on top and find their happily ever afters?
The entire series is centered around Sidney Chandler (a snarky, sarcastic, panic attack prone, make-up artist with a serious peanut butter cup addiction), Simon McAllister (one third of the McAllister triplets, Sidney’s sexy arrogant ex, who still holds her heart), and a long history of events that tore them apart.
Sidney is completely lovable, full of angst and a hair trigger temper she tries desperately to control. Simon is one of those characters you’re not sure how to read. He’s an enigma, but you can’t help but hate love him so hard.
It doesn’t end with them. Every single secondary character, plays an integral part in the history that was once S&S. There’s Sidney’s older sisters – twins Morgan and Molly (both of whom have a penchant for violence, dirty Shirley Temples, and may or may not need medication). Lexi, Sidney’s business partner, best friend and roommate (an avid reader and alien conspiracy theorist, who doesn’t hear half the innuendo that comes out of her mouth). Simon’s womb mates Chase (the know it all) and Dean (the “weak” one)–both are just as hot and intriguing as Simon. Sidney’s mother- aka Madness (who has a Bailey’s addiction), the triplet’s mother Judith aka Pain in the A**, Sidney’s Grams (who has no filter and I really want to be just like her when I grow up), their friends Josh, Brett, Jacob, and Mea… and a few surprise characters along the way. I won’t spoil it.
Full of suspense, snarky humor, intrigue, intelligence, complex characters and plot line–The Fated Series is a roller coaster ride to the very end. With plenty of sexy times, secondary relationships, laughs, tears, and surprises along the way to make it a ride you don’t want to miss.
Embrace the Cups and Fear the Madness–do yourself a favor read this series! Well done Emersyn Vallis I really hated to see it end. I highly recommend the entire series and will read it again.