High Roller by Mia Kun

Axel, Estella and Max have been the best of friends for years. Their fathers are all in business together. But things are changing as Essie and Axel both have feelings for each other and as they are in their last year of high school. I was sucked in and couldn’t stop reading to see what would happen next, but I also found it hard to connect with these characters and their actions. They are raised in the elite, wealthy crowd and a lot of time is spent on brand name dropping. I don’t mind reading about wealthy characters, but find it hard to fully enjoy them when they are and act entitled. I liked the chemistry and tension between Axel and Essie, and kept reading to find out how things would turn out for them, but at the same time, I found them both frustrating. Early on they internally announce their love for each other, but at the same time their actions don’t match those words. For being in love with Axel, even if keeping it only to herself, Essie didn’t show a lot of angst when Axel seeks out other girls even if it’s just for a hookup. Axel, despite thinking about how much he loves Essie and wants her to be happy, is harsh and puts blame on Essie over a situation from their childhood, but it makes no sense at all because she was living in a toxic abusive situation and was a very young child herself. Despite these things, I kept reading and still want to read the next one in this series when it comes out!

Mia Kun is a Young Adult and Romance author.
She grew up in Budapest, Hungary, but she is currently living in London.
She’s been dancing since she was six and that’s why ballet is heavily featured in her books. If she is not writing she loves to spend time with her friends and dog, and reading.

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