My book review:
Lucia Franco is becoming one of my favourite steamy & forbidden authors. After falling in love with her writing when reading Hush Hush, I was told to jump into Balance. And oh boy, am I glad I did!! I am currently addicted to the gymnastics thanks for the Olympics so this was the perfect book for my mood read.
Adrianna (or Ria), is a spoilt wealthy 17 year old who seems to get anything & everything she wants thanks to her father being a top realtor in the Georgia state real estate. However in reality, she is ignored & lonely, with her only want & passion being gymnastics. When her father and her come to a deal to start training as an elite, she is to attend the top world gym ran by Konstantin, or Kova as we come to know him. A strict Russian gymnast who has won gold in the Olympics & knows what must be done to make it.
Ria first struggles in finding her gymnastics style. She didn’t realise how under trained she was & struggles to keep up with Kova coaching technique. But she can’t deny he is one handsome man who knows gymnastics & she must listen to him to get where she wants to be for that Olympic level.
It’s obvious that Kova & Ria have a connection from their first meeting. But not only do they have that lust connection, but they form that emotional friendship as well. Lines of course become crossed & a secret affair does commence. Until Kova betrays Ria in her career like she never thought he would.
Be warned, yes there is cheating. Kova is in a “committed” relationship when he does sleep with Ria. There is also a 15-16 year age gap between them both. (I personally didn’t mind because I’m a fan of the forbidden).
I could not stop reading. 5/5 stars with 3/5 steam. This is definitely a cheeky bingeable series!! On to the next!
Side characters Ps. I hope Hayden finds his true love!!!! And anyone else get bad vibes from Avery? C’mon she’s definitely doing it with Ria’s brother. And she really ain’t a good friend!
