Book Review and Giveaway for Filthy Gods by R Scarlett

FILTHY GODS
by R SCARLETT

Prelude in the American Gods series.

Young. Wealthy. Elite. Attractive. The gentlemen’s secret society at Yale was filled with them.

And Nathaniel Radcliffe, the bane of my existence, was one of them.

As the right hand of the American Gods, he was conceited and arrogant. A dangerously handsome man in a tailored custom suit and shiny black oxford loafers.

The classroom was our battlefield. We made a sport out of arguing and debating, ready to do anything in order to win over the other.

Deadly opponents, deadlier minds.

I'd sworn I'd never give him the upper hand, until...

The secret I’ve been hiding for the last three years?

He just discovered it… and now he has all the power.

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REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
"Ad astra"

I can't believe this was a starter book for a new series. I just can't!! For being a 35k novella, Scarlett sure packed a ton of backstory for Nathaniel and Juliette, as well as the other "Gods", into it but also set the stage for what's sure to be an epic series full of wealth, intrigue, and positions of power being abused by the (m)asses. But, I already know that she will be giving us the other side to the privileged lives these men lead. As with Nathaniel and Juliette, Scarlett showed us the value in the knowledge that everyone's struggle is truly their own, and no one really knows what goes on in anyone else's world - no matter what the perceptions may be. I loved that we got so much more than meets the eye.

I love when an author can write a scene that embodies lust and devotion, need and desire. I felt like Nathaniel wanted to crawl inside Juliette and just worship her, move her and love her. I felt that hunger he had, and that fear she felt. That fear of falling for something that isn't real. This book completely swept me away, and not just with the love story that was brewing, but also with the mystery and the depth in which she took their story. The writing was easy to understand, the flow of the story was well-paced, and the emotions were all over the place - which was fitting for what was actually happening. Outward appearances, understanding secret worlds, privilege and expectations - what a tragic, yet fascinating look into that life! And I loved that she used some latin in this one because it allowed for us to fall away into their secrets that they were forming as well. So in love....

When I opened this book, I immediately got sucked in - instant love. With a dirty talking alpha that knew exactly what he wanted, hidden agendas aside, I loved breaking down the different layers on Nathaniel. There was so much more to him than what he originally presented himself as, and I couldn't get enough of him. Calculating and meticulous in his thought process, he surprised me with the truth of who he really was. He was waaay too easy to fall in love with, and I did it rather quickly. He made me smile all throughout the book with his actions and comments, and he kept me guessing at every turn. The fact that Juliette was more than skeptical of his motives, that added a different element of discovery for me because while her secrets were hers to bear, Nathaniel was a perfect but naughty gentleman to her. Oh so swoony and perfect he was.

The crazy part about this whole ride was that R Scarlett was highly recommended to me for her PNR Series and so I scooped those up recently, but haven't made the time to read them yet. I saw Filthy Gods being promoted and was confused at first, thinking it was PNR and possibly another spin-off. Come to find out it wasn't, so I jumped into this series with a fresh mind and I couldn't be happier. Needless to say, after reading this quick story, the title of this series couldn't have been more perfect - aaaand I need more. I seriously loved this book! I cannot honestly wait for more from the American Gods in this series. It was just a feel good, easy read that packed some heat!! With three more stories coming, I am sure we are in for a treat with each one.

"I'm a greedy, overachieving bastard, Juliette. I examined the risks and you're worth the fall."
~BEE

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~MEET R SCARLETT~

R. Scarlett lives in a small quaint town in Southern Ontario, Canada and has an unhealthy obsession with mythology and romance. 

From studying English literature and minoring in History, she loves losing herself in a good book and snuggling up to her Brittany Spaniel. 

When she's not writing or plotting a delicious novel, she can be found hanging out with friends and family, going on long car rides, exploring small towns, or watching reruns of Sex and the City.

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