Crow’s Row by Julie Hockley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can you believe I’ve neglected this fantastic book for months? The poor little darling has sat on my “Want to Read” list since February 5th!!! Finally on November 27th I finally dove in head-first and within 2 days devoured every last sentence!
FAIR WARNING-
I’m going to highly recommend that you read this book but you should know going into the series that it’s INCOMPLETE! That’s right. The second installment came out back in 2014 and the 3rd book is still listed as “Untitled”. You’ve been warned.
Cameron is the top, top boss of THE underground crime ring in the US with influence in other countries. He’s cunning and every decision he makes is calculated and controlled. Cameron is described as handsome with an edge. Oh, and he’s also filthy rich from the dirty money he generates through is various illegal ventures. Emily Sheppherd…not sure how to describe her. According to the character herself she has shockingly bright red hair (natural), skinny to the point of being unattractive and lacking curves. She’s got ruddy skin that’s pale and speckled with freckles. Born into wealth she’s abandoned that life and lives in dingy group housing for college students while attending school on a merit-based scholarship. Throughout the book other characters describe Emily as strikingly gorgeous and eye-catching. Emily is a self-imposed loner and a virgin who abandons relationships the moment things get serious.
Without Cameron and the other supporting characters this book would have been a bust for me. Emily’s personality did not resonate with me and she retreats within herself whenever things get difficult.
The plot explores both the grotesque opulence of the wealthy and the desolate circumstances of the poor. Rivety tale of two individuals born into opposite worlds who find solice in each other.
Highly recommend. Dive in and enjoy this book!