Review: Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven

Summary:

When Cassie Taylor met Ethan Holt at acting school, sparks flew. She was the good girl actress. He was the bad boy about campus. But one fated casting choice for Romeo and Juliet changed it all. Like the characters they were playing, Cassie and Ethan's romance seemed destined. Until he broke her heart and betrayed her trust. Now the A-list heartthrob is back in her life and turning her world around. One touch at a time. 

Cast as romantic leads once again, they're forced to confront raw memories of the heartbreaking lows and pulse-pounding highs of their secret college affair. But they'll also discover that people who rub each other the wrong way often make the best sparks.

Publication Date: December 23, 2014

Bad Romeo was a great New Adult book. I liked the time jumps between past and present. The writing was solid and I really found myself emotionally invested in Ethan and Cassie’s relationship.

Cassie is a very likable narrator and I really enjoyed that the story was told only from her point of view. It added to the mystery surrounding Ethan. The couple was so great together, it made me curious over what could have caused Ethan’s hot and cold attitude toward her.

I liked the setup of the novel too and how Cassie and Ethan are forced together again after years apart. The sexual tension between the two of them was explosive. I also adore love/hate relationships and they definitely enjoyed antagonizing each other, just as much as they liked hooking up.

The ending is a cliffhanger, but the next book is already out. I can’t wait to see how Cassie and Ethan’s tale ends.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel for review!