I wanted more of the drama and backstage scandal of nightlife, I wanted more of the hired girl who becomes the bad-ass, I wanted more of a love story gone off the rails-but instead, two books were spent on heist plots and trials that left my head spinning. I was never as invested in the characters as I was supposed to be, and though I really enjoyed the first book, it didn’t follow the plot veins I was hoping it would, instead focusing on plots and characters I didn’t care much for. But the downside of this is that it’s going to be a long road, and honestly, I was burning out hard by the end. The books are all so different in atmosphere and setting, but they all flow into one another pretty swiftly, and they all follow a tight timeline that begs for a conclusion. You need to go into this series with focus and an intent to finish it.

To be honest, sometimes I just wish the story would move, and we could stop second-guessing and actually see some action from these characters who seemed to seethe with rage, indignation, and sadness on every page! It’s a complicated world full of complicated people whose loyalties shift on a dime, and I often had to turn pages back to read what I missed-what cue, what subtle flick of a hand or nod of a head. And in many ways, it kept my attention and focus in the ways a savvy and whip-smart author often does. I love historical fiction, mysteries, and gay romances, so I figured this would be a surefire hit for me, with an added bonus of political intrigue. That may sound like the beginning to a bad review, but this series is too complex, too ambitious, and too uneven to be rated poorly. I’m not sure I’ve ever struggled to finish a series as much as I did to finish this one.

This is a Series Review of “The Amberlough Dossier” Series (Books 1 – 3)

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