A review by anarchasemiyah
Lock You Down by Shae Sanders

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What if Prince Charming doesn’t have the mansion, money, or the fancy job, but he has the biggest heart and commits to loving you with it?  

What if the Princess has always used happiness as a shield from the truth to keep the peace, but then finally realizes the freedom she has even in enjoying the rainy days?  

Azalea and Jackson have a love story that is unconventional and in reality, often ones similar to it get ridiculed. There will be judgment when your heart belongs to somebody that has a pattern of failing and a past that constantly affects his present, and a brokenness that can only heal with serious self introspection. Electric chemistry, sensual dialogue, and a passion that burns bright than the sun, these two character were a delight to watch develop from start to finish as they fell fast, but at a pace perfect for them. Their intimacy filled up the pages and never fails to leave the reader wanting more of them. 

Lock You Down is refreshing in the way it explores healing, love,  growth, and perseverance. Shae Sanders does an excellent job of peeling back the layers for those with the felon label on a mission to do better with their “second chance” and how impactful it is when those around them genuinely have their best interest at heart to help them on their journey. Isaac Lamar Jackson is not the traditional Prince Charming, but every single moment with Azalea made it clear that he was intent on loving her and treating her like the princess she is.