Review: Twisted – Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott

He’s always saved her. Now she’s going to return the favor…

Gray Duffy never thought he’d end up as the co-lead guitarist of Oblivion, one of the hottest rock bands in the country. Even better? He’s sharing the experience with his best friend, Jazz. Since the day she’d showed up as his family’s new foster kid, Gray has protected her. Loved her. And not just platonically either. After all these years of wanting her in his bed, he still doesn’t know what it would be like to have her mouth on his.

Except for that one time. The time he’d shared her with Nick. The best worst night of his life.

Now they’re living their dream. They’re making music together and spending every waking moment trapped in tight quarters. With success at their fingertips, the time is right for him to finally make his move toward the woman he needs.

He just never figured he would lose control. Or that she would find out.

They’ve loved each other through everything. But what if this time love just isn’t enough?

Series: Lost in Oblivion #2
Release Date: November 29th 2014
Publisher: Rainbow Rage Publishing
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Elizabeth
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

I don’t normally read new adult books but after accidentally stumbling onto the first book and falling in love with the characters, I had to learn more about this talented band of misfits as the fumble their way to stardom. But reading Gray and Jazz’s story reminded me of all the reasons why I don’t read the genre.

I have no problems with the writing or the plot. The authors are very talented and have done an amazing job orchestrating the series. What bothers me most about the book is the content. Living the rock star lifestyle comes with fame, popularity and the sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll mantra. I really have a hard time stomaching the fact that two people who are in love and want each other, but spend time in the arms of other people. It was never prominent in this book, but there were a few close calls where I didn’t think Gray or Jazz would make the right decision.

There’s also a lot of angst in this book that bothered me and really rode the line of my comfort zone. The book goes back and forth between the present and Gray and Jazz’s past. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but I kept struggling with the harshness of their pasts and the promiscuity level in the book.

I do give props to the authors for spotlighting a serious issue with Gray’s drug addiction. It was a presence on its own in the story and I thought the use of it was executed brilliantly. But as the angst continued to mount and with two of the baddest boys left with stories to tell, I’m afraid my time on the Oblivion train has come to an end.

This is a series I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys the rock star/new adult genre. Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott are wonderful storytellers and despite my issues with the story, I still enjoyed the heart of it.