Devil Side
(Extraordinary #4)
by: Lacey Dailey
Publication Date: March 19th, 2018
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ljpzwY
Unable to continue living on the path her father created for her, Gigi Moretti does something she’s never done before.
She takes a risk.
When musician Maxwell Mitchell waltzes into an old diner in the early morning up to his elbows in secrets, he offers Gigi the perfect escape from the future she’s never wanted.
It takes an over the top demand from her father and a shocking revelation from her fake fiancé to get her to pack her bags and ride shotgun on Max’s spontaneous tour across the country.
As she and Max grow closer, Gigi learns what it’s like to throw out her overbearing workload and be an actual 21-year-old. She quits her job, eats too many Cheetos, tosses out her pink wardrobe, and takes a job as Max’s manager.The more time they spend together, the deeper they fall and the closer she gets to the truth. Despite the unknown, she’s happy. She has a job she enjoys, she’s making plans for a future she’s actually excited about, and she’s living with a boyfriend who adores her.
Everything is perfect.
And then she meets Aiden.
And it all changes.
3.5 Stars
I was sent a copy of Devil Side from Lacey Dailey to review honestly. Devil Side is the fourth novel in the Extraordinary series, but can be read as a standalone.
This is a novel about one guy…
Max is destined to be a musician, however, Max isn’t like most musicians out there. His sole purpose for writing and making music is simply because of the music. He’s not in it for the glitz and glam.
and one girl…
Gia has lived her life making everyone happy and always putting her wants and needs on the back burner. She’s never been one to say no to her father so he continues to run her life for her. When is it enough though, when will she hit her breaking point and force herself to choose a path that is of her own.
My Thoughts:
Lacey Dailey is a new-to-me author and a fellow michigan girl! She reached out and DM’d me on Instagram wanting to know if I would like to read her novel. After reading the blurb I couldn’t say no. I was instantly intrigued.
I’m all for novels with road trip like vibes. I love the sense of freedom that flows across the pages. It reminds me of my childhood with my hand out the window as I surf the breeze. I always feel nostalgic while reading novels such as this one..
My heart felt for Max and his situation, and even though I found his ‘secret’ predictable, I was very intrigued by this man and his ‘Devil Side’. I’m going into this review spoiler free so If you want to know his ‘secret’ you’ll just have to pick up the novel and give it a read.
Throughout the novel I loved seeing Gia grow into the woman she wants to be rather than be the woman she has to be to please her father. I loved seeing her independence and her ability to help Max manage his career. The two make for a dynamic duo.
Now for the honesty and why I gave Devil Side a 3.5 Star rating. Devil Side was a great read, however, there were a few small issues I couldn’t look past. For instance, the use of the pet name ‘babe’ and ‘baby’ were used far to much. I didn’t know what to think about the first quarter of the book. It was a tad bit slow to start and I wasn’t quite sure what to think about the start of Max and Gia’s relationship. They were both a little closed off, but don’t let that deter you. After all the character introductions took place, it was understandable why these two are the way they are.
Overall, I did enjoy Devil Side by Lacey Dailey. A few chapters in and my interest was captured. I loved Max’s secret and everything that went along with it. I will definitely be looking for more books by Lacey Dailey for future reads. I’m looking forward to reading the first three books in the extraordinary series. I’m intrigued and need to know these characters stories!
Peace Love and Happy Reading,
