I love Tijan's work so much and this book proves why. She never disappoints. I absolutely loved this book so much. Very well done!

DNF. so no rating as that would not be fair as I have only read a couple of chapters and skimmed forward.

I have heard raving reviews about Tijan, so when I saw this book @ Netgalley and liked the blurb I requested it. When I started the book I immediately realized this is just not my kind of book. The writing, the characters.... it gave me a soap opera feeling.
I know Tijan has a massive fan base so I am sure many will like this first in a trilogy. It is just not for me!

I’ll admit it’s been forever since I’ve read a book by Tijan. I’ll also be honest in saying that I’ve never really be a fan, despite all the 5 star ratings on Goodreads. The writing just never really appealed to me.



Then I read The Insiders.



This book has a little bit of everything that I enjoy. Some drama, mystery, an intelligent heroine that I actually liked, a swoon worthy hero, and some heat! The writing itself seems much different than what I had encountered before, and definitely in a good way!

Was the drama a little over the top at times? Yeah I’ll admit it was. But then again, I have no idea what the lives of the rich and famous are like. In times like this, sometimes it’s good to get away from the real world and immerse yourself in an unfamiliar life. Speaking of drama - keep those steamy scenes coming! They were well written, steamy but nothing cringe worthy. Man, if I only had my own Kash… sigh.

I loved that Bailey was an intelligent young woman! We need role models like Bailey in literature to show young girls that ambition isn’t a dirty word, and that intelligence is wonderful. Bailey was smart, a little sassy, and so very caring - a combo that I love!

I also really enjoyed the suspense/mystery component of this book. What was Kash hiding? Why was Bailey in danger? So. Many. Questions. And now that I’ve finished, I have so many more! I can’t wait for the next instalment to be released so I can get my answers, and probably ask more questions.

I got through this book in one sitting, and it’s safe to say The Insiders was able to get me out of my reading slump!



**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to the publisher for providing me with this!
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