A review by brimelick
American Queen by Sierra Simone

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

First and foremost, I found Sierra Simone through the Priest series, which will always hold a particular spot in my heart as a Religion degree holder; it was a fascinating and essential study.

I almost dropped a milk cartoon less than three hours ago in the store while finishing this audiobook. A fellow book lover recommended this series, and it has driven me to a point where I am consuming spicy literature through audiobooks at an INSANE pace, all thanks to Sierra Simone. She has written one of the kinkiest, spiciest books I have picked up in a long time.

The story follows Greer Galloway, one of the granddaughters of a past Vice President raised by her grandfather in the political sphere. Going to school in England did not keep her away from falling for an Army man, Ash, or his best friend, Embry. As the years go by, she writes emails to Ash while he is deployed after a steamy kiss during a political charity gala. Ash and Embry end up becoming war heroes, and eventually, when Greer is sucked back into their lives, Ash is the President, and Embry is the Vice President. We are thrust *wink wink* into the political and sexual world of Ash and Embry, who love each other and have slept together, who are both in love with Greer and don't you worry cause she loves them both. The spice is god-tier; every time it gets better and better, the chemistry between all three is fabulous. Even though the politics are a bit on the back burner of the story since it's through Greer's POV, it all comes to a head in the epilogue. So strap in, my friends; it will be a bumpy and enjoyable ride.