New Release + Review: Mirage by C.M. Radcliffe

Title: MirageCollection: The Sinister Fairy Tales Collection

Author: C.M. Radcliff

Genre: Dark Fairy Tale Retelling

Release Date: February 20, 2020
Cover Design: Black Widow Designs

Painted in gold, Jaslyn was born into a life of luxury with the world at her feet.

After the death of her father, his empire became hers and the princess became a queen. Painted in gold, Jaslyn was born into a life of luxury with the world at her feet.

Her fortune was sought after and deception and deceit had a ring around her finger.

But with the ring, came the accessories that money can’t buy.

At the hands of the new king, the empire began to crumble as Jaslyn’s world spiraled out of control.

Through the bars of her prison, she watched life pass her by.

Hope was fading quickly… until she met him.

Axel was the glimmer that she needed to survive.

From the wrong side of the tracks, Axel’s life was never easy.

He worked his way through the blood and sweat and went from rags to riches.

When you’re on top of the world, one mistake is all it takes to lose it all. And getting back up is always harder than the fall.

Getting his life back came with an offer he couldn’t refuse and he would pay the cost.

Jaslyn wasn’t part of the deal, but she was a temptation that he couldn’t escape.

She was his endgame and he would fight to the death to get to that finish line.

Together, they roll the dice and risk it all for love.

But when you gamble in the game of life or death, you pay a price.

And sometimes, that price could cost you everything.

Rating ⭐⭐⭐

Mirage is a twisted retelling of Aladdin. C.M. Radcliffe took the story and completely made it her own. 

Axel and Jaslyn are from two different worlds.

Jaslyn comes from a world of wealth. She also has gotten herself caught in the clutches of Jasper Lafar. He's vicious, cruel, cold, abusive and every other vile thing there is. 

Axel grew up bouncing around between families and group homes all throughout his childhood. He is a street fighter that has gotten wrapped up in Jasper and Jaslyn's drama.

I was not able to connect to Jaslyn and Axel as much as I wanted to. I think part of the reason is as soon as it would get deeper, it would switch lanes. 

I felt more of a connection between Rush and Axel than anyone else in this book. Their friendship was easily felt and easy to follow. Anyone who reads Mirage will fall under Rush's spell!

Mirage is part one of The Veiled Live Duet.

C.M. Radcliff lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two demon children. Known as the Psycho Queen, she speaks fluent sarcasm, dark humor, and has the mouth of a sailor. If she isn't reading or writing, she's probably on an adventure with her little family. 

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