Mirage by C.M. Radcliff Release Review

Release Date: February 20, 2020 Cover Design: Black Widow Designs

I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.

Painted in gold, Jaslyn was born into a life of luxury with the world at her feet. After the death of her father, his empire became hers and the princess became a queen. Painted in gold, Jaslyn was born into a life of luxury with the world at her feet. Her fortune was sought after and deception and deceit had a ring around her finger. But with the ring, came the accessories that money can’t buy. At the hands of the new king, the empire began to crumble as Jaslyn’s world spiraled out of control. Through the bars of her prison, she watch life pas her by. How was fading quickly…until she met him. Axel was the glimmer that she needed to survive.
From the wrong side of the tracks, Axel’s life was never easy. He worked his way through the blood and sweat and went from rags to riches. When you’re on top of the world, on mistake is all it takes to lose it all. And getting back up is always harder than the fall. Getting his life back up is always harder than the fall. Getting his life back came with an offer he couldn’t refuse and he would pay the cost. Jaslyn wasn’t part of the deal, but she was a temptation that he couldn’t escape. She was his endgame and he would fight to the death to get to that finish line.
Together they would roll the dice and risk it all for love. But when you gamble in the game of life or death, you pay a price. And sometimes, that price could cost you everything.

This is yet another amazing book for the Sinister Fairy Tales Collection If you haven’t read any of these books you need to get on it. They are amazing and Mirage is no exception. This is a dark read and will have you reading from the beginning to the very end of it. I did not put it down and loved every second I spent in the world of Jaslyn and Axel. This is a retelling of Aladian and your going to to love these characters so much. Jaslyn grew up in the lap of luxury and that is thanks to her father. However when he dies her life if forever chanced and she in now under the thumb of Jasper Lafar. Oh how your going to love to hate him. Feeling helpless Jaslyn has lost all hope until the day see meets the boy from the wrong side of the track, Jasper Reed. This story is dark and gritty and absolutely amazing. Since this is book one in the due you should expect to finish the book with your mouth hanging wide open. I can’ not wait for the second book. I need some serious answers now.