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Fool Me Once (Court of Pain, #1) Review

 


Book Source: Author Ariana Nash (ARC Read)
Cross Post Review: Chantie's Goodreads Review
Type: Ongoing Series 
Starred Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Smut Rating: 🌶🌶/5


Fool Me Once (Court of Pain, #1) Review 

Okay, this one had me. Hands down, I am in love with Razak. And yes, it is an unhealthy decision since he was the type of guy parents warn their daughters or sons about. But I got to hand it to Ariana, she worked her magic on him. I presumed everyone else would hate but I couldn’t help but love his artistry. He brought the V out in Villain. The guy was brilliant. When is book two coming out because I need more of that guy? This psycho was too loud to ignore. Thanks, Ariana for giving me the privilege of reading this arc. I never would have gotten the chance to meet Razak otherwise.  

Okay, okay. I’m done gushing after the wrong guy. Back to my review. Fool Me Once was book one in the Court of Pain series. A MM romance centered around Prince Arin and the so-called jester Lark. I couldn’t lie, but I got wrapped up in the mystery and the lies as each character was. I got taken for a ride that was more than an adventure. This minute I was in a car and before I knew it, it wasn’t even in a vehicle. I hope you got the gist.  

I loved how Ariana made each character come alive in their own way. The lies were even believable to the reader---me---as well as the characters. There was no way to tell what was false from what was the truth, and that suspense and mystery kept me reading to the end. I loved it. I couldn’t help but love every character. I still suspect a few, though. Disliked what happened between Prince Arin and Draven. Gosh, I hated it. And Draven, I didn’t trust that guy one bit. His actions in the latter chapters were too suspicious to ignore. Or maybe the lies and mystery got me too paranoid because everything looked crooked. 

I adored the ending. It didn’t just drop me slat on my ass but satisfied me yet made me crave to want to know what happens next at the same time. And this is something some authors get wrong with cliffhangers. Either their characters are underdeveloped, or their plots pause halfway through, and they think it’s cliffhangers. No, those aren’t. Thus, making me not a big fan of ongoing series. But I love MM Romances and thought of trying this one out. Started reading and was hooked. I was hoping Ariana got it right and she did deliver. Characters developed and grew even though it’s a series. The plot never died but spread into something more, and some mysteries were solved, giving way to other mysteries in the bigger picture. I couldn’t have asked for a more satisfying read. I recommend this book to every reader who loves a little mystery and royal mischief. 

In case you missed it, I got an arc copy of this book from the author and yeah, this was my honest review. But, if you doubt me, then go ahead and read it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed. 


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