***5 STAR REVIEW**** KILLER QUEEN by L.H. COSWAY

Killer Queen is a companion novel to L.H. Cosway’s contemporary romance, Painted Faces. 

It contains scenes that take place before, during and after the original story. It can also be read as a standalone. 

Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome…

Come inside The Glamour Patch club to see the star of our show, Miss Vivica Blue. 

Do you want to read my diary you nosy little devils? Have a glass of champagne (you’ll need it) and get comfortable because you’re in for some crazy shenanigans brought to you straight from the horse’s mouth.

I can be whatever you want me to be: boy, girl, a little bit of both.

If you have a problem with a man in a dress then best be off with you. If males in make-up give you the willies, then I’ll say au revoir and don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

So, who are we left with? Ah, a fine collection of curious souls. I want to tell you a tale of love, because those are the most glorious kind. I want to tell you about real love, a love that transcends labels and gender stereotypes.

The moment I first laid eyes on my Freda I knew that we were kindred. Well okay, I also knew I wanted to get into her pants, but that’s beside the point. My world was a grey place. I was at my lowest ebb. Then she came along and patches of colour began to spring forth. One day the daffodils were yellow and before I knew it, colour was everywhere, lighting up my life.

Love is not about how we appear on the outside, it’s about the soul contained within.
Our story was not a conventional one, but it was ours, and that’s what made it shine. 

I was so pleased to be given the ARC for an honest review of LH Cosway’s Killer Queen.

Killer Queen is the companion novel to Painted Faced which I loved.  The writing alone in Painted Faces was compelling and brilliant and I was so pleased that there was a follow up book.  Just the fact that we get the story from both sides I love so much.

Nicholas being such a character as he is, it was amazing to delve deeper into him and what makes him who he is, I loved every minute of it.

I loved this quote:-

"I'm not the one for you, gorgeous. I'm a train wreck, and you do not want to find yourself becoming collateral damage."

I did start to wonder if I had not read Painted Faces would I enjoy Killer Queen, would I be able to follow the story and I have to say YES.  You don’t have to have read Painted Faces first, if you have yes it may give you a better understanding but it is not necessary.  I read Painted Faces some time ago and was pleased that I could pick up Killer Queen and know what was going on without having to re-read.  Always pleased when I can do that LOL.

Nicholas is different, he is not your usual male lead, and he is after all a drag queen. He is not by any means an Alpha Male, he is not even rich or into sports, he is way more, he is interesting, intriguing and genuine. The way the story is written in his POV is amazing; it gives you an insight into his life and the highs and lows of his life.

Freda I loved, she is Nicholas’s match in every way, she is so lovely she is like you and I, normal, yes she has flaws but don’t we all. 

I know a lot of people will love this from Freda, I know I did, just so down to earth and heartfelt

"Every woman is different. Some of them make you feel satisfied, others make you feel high, most just make you feel used or dirty. But you, Fred, you make me feel cleansed. There's no guile or ulterior motives with you. You're just in the moment for whatever it might bring."

It was such a joy to read about both of these people, yes they have issues and things to get through but there is no pretence with these two.  This story will have you in tears, at some points I felt my heart break then I would turn around and laugh my socks off.  This story will have you in fits of laughter but will constantly have you sighing with content while reading these amazing words of such a great story

I feel that LH Cosway has a way with her writing that not only pulls you in but keeps you there all the way through her books.  The books themselves do not tie you up in knots, they are brilliantly written and such a delight to read. LH Cosway has a way to making the characters come to life and just jump off the page to you.

Not every author in my opinion can make me read a book and literally want to be there like a fly on the wall.  I have to say though that LH Cosway can do that in her writing, she has a way of making people become so caught up in her stories that they want to be there with the character in that place and to me that is a truly amazing talent and I hope LH Cosway continues to write for a long time yet.

      

L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

Her next book, Killer Queen (A Painted Faces Novel), will be released on October 20th, 2014.

L.H. is represented by Louise Fury at The Bent Agency.

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