A review by amanda_reads13
The Fall of Bradley Reed by Morgan Elizabeth

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Andre, an FBI agent, has been assigned to the Reed embezzlement case, that includes watching and keeping tabs on Olivia. Olivia is left at the alter by Bradley Reed, her horrible fiance, 10 minutes before hand via text. When Olivia sets her sights on revenge, Andre has to step in before she gets herself thrown in jail. 

This book was ok. It dragged a little and was a bit repetitive. Olivia is a chronic people pleaser. She has let others walk all over her her entire life. She has very low self-worth and confidence in herself despite being a an incredibly successful woman. 

Andre hates his job and boss, he really needs to close the Reed case and get this promotion. Unfortunately for him, the woman who could be his star witness keeps making stupid mistakes that could get her locked up. He decides to step in. Along the way their feelings develop and he now has to hide the fact that he is an FBI agent who is actually tracking her. Seems unethical, but ok. 

When
Olivia finds out the truth, it seems to be resolved way too quickly. He has been lying to her and watching her for a year, yet she just forgives him in minutes. Ya, no. Again, super unethical behaviour for an FBI agent.


I hate how Olivia has to be constantly reassured and babied by Andre. Her whole character growth is based on his affirmations and encouragement, I wish we had seen her growth as more self-directed. I hate when a woman's confidence in a book solely relies on a man.

Tropes: fake dating, grumpy/sunshine, revenge

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