Series Review: Wicked by Piper Lawson

Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below:

Synopsis for Good Girl (from Goodreads):

I’m a good girl. Jax Jamieson is a legend.

The day I wrote my first computer program… he launched his third platinum album.
The night I drank my first beer… he spent in jail.
The day he tried to get me fired… I ended up on his tour.

I’m a college junior with my whole future ahead of me. And he’s the vice I’d give it all up for.

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Series: Wicked

There is a spin-off series: Modern Love

Author: Piper Lawson
# of Books: 4 (Full Reading Order Here)
Book Order: Chronological
Complete?: Yes — but a Spin-off in the works
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Rockstar
Heat Rating: Toasty
Point of View: First Person, Alternating
Publication Dates: October 2018 – December 2019
Source & Format: Author–eARC

**This post was originally published as a Series Review of the first few of the series. It has now been updated to include the newest publications in the series.**

Why I Picked it Up / My Expectations:

When one of your favourite authors says she is going to be writing a 3 part rockstar romance (one of your fave tropes), you get understandably excited. I couldn’t wait to see what Piper had in store with this series!

The Concept:

I’ve read a lot of rockstar romances but this one had its own unique vibe to it. Yes, the rockstar aspect is here and definitely the basis for the story. But the drama we get isn’t your typical “they’ve got too many groupies how can he love me?!” type of drama. There’s a lot more to the story; though I find that doesn’t make itself overly apparent until the cliff-hanger end of Good Girl (#1). In short: this is a very character driven story.

The Plot:

This plot is always growing and developing. Honestly, I never knew which direction it was going to go–and I mean that in the best way possible. The twists in this series are great. I find Piper always has great pacing to her stories and that they build in a captivating way; this series is no exception.

However, I do have to say that parts of this seemed a little choppy to me. Conversations felt a little cut short at times or made purposely vague to keep you in the dark; so I had to reread passages a few times to understand what was happening. But that kinda goes with the serialized novella style this story is told in and I found that more to be the case with the first book than the sequels.

The Characters:

Haley is a heroine you can’t help but root for because she is the everyday girl (complete with your not so everyday backstory). Jax is mysterious but sweet; definitely swoon worthy. I find I really grew to like Jax in the later instalments when we start to peel back the layers from his character.

The Romance:

These two has instant chemistry–even if they don’t think so. I really loved watching this relationship grow and take its time to settle.

–December 12, 2019– Book #4: Forever Wicked

One of the things I loved most about the first three novels was the focus on character development. This is such a refreshing, character driven series and this “bonus” story emphasizes that perfectly. I love happily ever afters but this instalment reminds us that is isn’t always easy-peasy. That it takes some work, growth and communication to keep true love going strong.

Also, what a fabulous way to tie in other characters and build up for a new series!

Series Rating: 4/5

Good Girl 3/5 | Bad Girl 4/5 | Wicked Girl 4/5 | Wicked Forever 4/5

This series always managed to surprise me! It was this great hybrid between a serialized novella but with more complicated layers than your typical novella. It’s simply well done!

Read if You Like: rockstar romances, series about one couple
Avoid if You: want erotica, dislike shorter novels

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