Branded-Book 1-Sinners Series by Author Abi Ketner

Book provided via NetGalley for an honest review

4 stars

Let me start by saying what an action packed book. My heart was pumping so hard at times. I was screaming in my head at the characters. The underlying story of finding love in the harshest of places was absolutely beautiful. There are still good guys out there among the bad. This story shows just that.

Lexi has been living a nightmare since the death of her father and her step father entered her life or so she thought. But that nightmare just turns to pure evil when she is accused of a crime she did not commit and sentenced to life in the Hole. The Hole is a place where all sinners are sent to live. It is not an easy place. And death is better than the life that most have there. But Lexi holds on to the words of wisdom from her father. She will get through this and find away to show that she is innocent. But then what?

As a new sinner is sent to be look after in the Hole, Cole, is determined to his job and keep her safe. She is his first female sinner. He is determined to not let her beauty sway him in anyway. But as they are stuck together living in close quarters, the warmth that radiated from Lexi has away of getting under anyone's skin. She is pure and innocent. No way she has committed the crime of Lust. But that is what her blue brand shows. 

After getting into a route of living in the Hole, Lexi and Cole become friends then the unthinkable happens in such a dark place, love. The love that they each feels for each other is starting to show; no good can come of that. Sinners and Guards are not allowed to have a relationship. It only ends in death. But Lexi and Cole are willing to sacrifice themselves so that they can have a feel moments of love.

Lexi will learn the truth about where her brother has been and why he left her to live in the nightmare of a house with their step father and mother. She will have to learn to understand why things happen and learn to forgive; along with being stronger than she ever could be.

As the war within the Hole begins to come to a head, Lexi will have to face her demons head on. Will she be able to make it out alive? Or will death come to her in the dark Hole? Can Cole and Lexi make it out alive to enjoy a peaceful life? 

I an thrilled to start book 2, Hunted. The way the author was able to tell such a riveting story can only get better as this series continues.