Pure Sin (Privilege, Book 5)

Title: Pure Sin (Privilege, Book 5)

Author: Kate Brian

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publish Date: October 6, 2010

Edition: US Paperback

Page Number 191

First Sentence: This is the life.

QUICK BLURB:

     There is always this charm to Kate Brian’s writing that draws you in after reading the first page of her novel. I have read every single Private and Privilege novel, and have spent four years with them. At times, I find myself putting of these books because I get tired of their similar plot lines, faults, and twists. However, after reading the first few sentences, I’m hooked! However, there are times where I questioned how many years have passed since the Private novels, because that was never clarified. Anyway, I find myself never paying attention to how many pages are left and when a certain chapter is over. Soon enough, I’ve surpassed the beginning, and started cruising along the novel’s core.

 Although there’s really no difference from how one privilege novel opens to another, its charm still reels the reader in. There are no amazing moments and phenomenally written passages, but it does provide comfort. The novel provides the comfort of reading a suspenseful, but light read that’s easy to finish. The realistic aspect of Pure Sin is also refreshing after reading so many fantasy and paranormal books.

      Endings matter most to a book, and there is only so much in Kate Brian’s writing which causes me to be more lenient. I found the ending favorable with a good cliffhanger. If this were my first Privilege novel, it probably would affect me more, but after fifteen, it is kind of getting old.

      As for the plot, it was mediocre and nothing new. One can simply shrug and move on, but the characters were much better! Ariana Osgood definitely depicts a psycho’s mind and actions compared to the first few novels. I was very pleased. The writing was okay, like I said, it’s just Kate Brian. This novel is good for those nights of “non-heavy” reading and an easy finish. Unfortunately, the cover puzzles me so, because I could not figure out which character she is and why she gets to be in the cover. There is a bit of originality, and some interesting parts, but all in all just okay.

Beginning: 13/15 87%

Middle: 18/20 90%

Ending: 20/25 80%

Plot: 7/10 70%

Characters: 10/10 100%

Writing: 8.5/10 85%

Cover: 2/5 40%

Originality: 4/5 80%

OVERALL: 83 % C+

Suspenseful, riveting, sexy and exciting! A great addition to the Privilege series!