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Book Review- Finding Kyler

Finding Kyler by Siobhan Davis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.0 Stars 

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book as provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated.

Okay, so if you've read the blurb you kind of get the gist of what's going on within the pages. There's drama, sex, friendship, secrets, lies, and family. And sometimes, the lines get blurry. I'm talking...really blurry. But if you aren't afraid to dive into some taboo subject matter then lets get started.

This story is mainly centered around Faye and Kyler who are cousins. Yes you read that correctly. She is the girl who lost her parents in a tragic accident, and he's the bad boy who comes from a very wealthy (and really dysfunctional) family. Her uncle, and his family are all news to Faye because up until that point she didn't know she even had relatives. Kyler has 6 brothers, and just being introduced to them in this book lets you know that they are ALL trouble in some way. So of course, Faye gets thrown into the family drama due to the death of her parents. Now, there are a handful of other side characters that definitely help move the story along too. So if the main guy & gal aren't exactly your cup of tea just know that there's much more going on within this story that you're bound to find a character or two that you just can't help but love. Wait until you get to Brad.

Now, this story was dripping in drama. I mean, one thing right after another just seemed to keep happening. Mean girls that seemed to come right out of a fight club rather than high school. Some major sexual tension between relatives, and definitely some sexual advances between them as well. Some of the conflict I wasn't a big fan of, and there were some instances when I really wanted to just kick Faye between the legs. Miscommunication seemed to be a big thing with these characters, but then again it is high school. One of the more irritating things though was the hostility towards people who may not agree with Faye and Kyler's attraction. Some of the things that they BOTH say to third parties were so eye rolling that I felt like smacking them both. YOU'RE COUSINS. AND FIRST COUSINS AT THAT. THERE'S NOTHING COMFORTABLE ABOUT WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING. Still, the story kept giving me enough to keep my interest.

What Worked for ME:

From the moment we are introduced to Kyler I'll admit that I kind of wanted to punch him (were he an actual person). And not exactly sure what this says about me, but I dug it. He was hot, arrogant, sexy, rude, and forward. That woods scene was...well...you'll see. But there are instances that the author gives you a glimpse of what he's really like underneath all of that messy upbringing. So, you can't help but understand how conflicted he feels, and why exactly things with Faye might not be his biggest concern/priority. Faye as a character was okay for me. She started off really strong, with a "no shit taking" attitude that I was completely psyched about! THOUGH towards the end of the book I felt like she wasn't as strong as she had started out. Still, I have high hopes for her. I absolutely adored the brothers. Especially Keaton. Even when some of them were being down right dirty. Each had their own secrets, and I'm actually really excited to see where the author takes each of them. And that ending?! Oooh, things are going to get interesting...and that's all I'll say on that front.

What Didn't Work for ME:

Some of the drama was a bit excessive. Some of the offense that was taken was completely unnecessary. I mean, when you start feeling something for your cousin, there are bound to be people that find it gross. So don't get all butt-hurt when they let you know as much. Am I right?

All in all this was a pretty decent read. If you like a lot of high-school drama, with some steamy scenes, then this will definitely hold you over. Some of this book reminded me a lot of Fallen Crest High, but definitely more on the "forbidden" side. So I recommend it to readers who enjoyed that story. And the last thing I have to say is that I'm hoping for more growth, and maybe more stability in the next book. If the author can narrow down the conflict in the next book I get a feeling this series is going to be a pretty great one!

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