Book Review: Renascence

 

A haunted chef. A broke college girl. One bad night that will change everything.

All Lucy Conrad wanted was a quiet break from school: applying for internships, finding a summer job, and enjoying the occasional ice cream. When her best friend drags her on a disastrous double date that somehow ends with her washing dishes in the back, she doesn’t think her night can get much worse.

She’s wrong.

A violent attack on her friend leaves Lucy spiraling.

Fueled by survivor’s guilt, she seeks out the help of Dax Ferraro—the moody chef and ex-vigilante who humiliated her at his restaurant. They strike an unlikely deal that sends them down a twisted path of revenge.

They must work against the clock to expose the deadly predators before they claim Lucy as their next victim. Their dangerous alliance threatens to shatter the walls Dax has built around his past. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe, even if it means reviving the darkest parts of himself. Lucy must decide if vengeance is worth the price of virtue.

My Review

I love Lucy. She is feisty. They way that she stood up to Dax is hilarious. When she boarded the bus and yelled "Now I have your shoes and your coat, Chef" had me bust out laughing. Although, nothing can compare to Dax calling Lucy "Luce".

All of the other characters in this story were not side pieces. Which Ireally liked this factor. Right away I loved Ricky, the bartender. He and I would have been friends and hanging out. Bianca is not someone thar I liked right away but when I realized why she had the attitude, she did, I forgave her. By the end of the story like Lucy, I liked Bianca. 

This book does not read like a debut novel. I mean this in the best way possible. If this is what author, A.R. Ziska comes out with, I can't wait to see what the author has next. This book features a strong storyline, equally strong characters, and spicy goodness that includes "Yes, Chef".