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frantically's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SOOO GOOD. i love men suffering 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I've only read one second-chance-marriage book before (Love Her Or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey) and I was so glad to find another!
Alessandra finally stands up for herself and doesn't even give Dom another chance at first – she wants a divorce. He had to grovel *really* hard and the character development he went through in this book is so satisfying to read. He thinks Alessandra will leave him if he loses all he's worked for but really, she'd take him back any day, even at his poorest, if only he really cared for her again 😭 had me close to tears
I think the plot gets a bit messy towards the end, it's probably something we'll get more about in the next books and Dom almost had a shitty moment again (i was like: 🧐🧐🧐) but other than that, I loved this so much.
I've only read one second-chance-marriage book before (Love Her Or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey) and I was so glad to find another!
Alessandra finally stands up for herself and doesn't even give Dom another chance at first – she wants a divorce. He had to grovel *really* hard and the character development he went through in this book is so satisfying to read. He thinks Alessandra will leave him if he loses all he's worked for but really, she'd take him back any day, even at his poorest, if only he really cared for her again 😭 had me close to tears
I think the plot gets a bit messy towards the end, it's probably something we'll get more about in the next books and Dom almost had a shitty moment again (i was like: 🧐🧐🧐) but other than that, I loved this so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Classism
hanreadssbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
some things were a bit predictable but this series…oh my god. i expected more groveling from dom, although i am very glad him and ále got their hea :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Pregnancy
karlapardo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Ok this is my least favorite of the series. This one just didn't hit as hard as the others. That doesn't mean that I didn't like it but it just didn't click with me. I struggled a bit with the story and especially with Dominic. That man pissed me off so many times. What I did LOVE about the book was Alessandra. She is everything and anything a strong FMC shoukd be. She is a powerful, independent, stubborn, confident, strong, witty, and bad**s woman and business woman that just deserves so much love from the audience. Watching her growth and her being able to learn that she has to put herself first was just *cheff's kiss*. Dominic..... I struggled with him a bit. At the end you can see him being very caring, loving, and thoughful but I needed more from him. Now, flashback Dominic I loved but current Dominic not so much and I think it was because they contradicted each other so much personality wise which made me doubt how the hell he changed so much. Readers can tell that he loves Ale so much but at the same time it is so frustrating because you can see that in the flashbacks but when it moves to current times it's like he forgot (he got used to her being there) that he didn't appreciate it and it was so annoying. The groveling, it didn't hit as hard as maybe Dante's or Kai's BUT that type of groveling doesn't fit Dominic so I get why it was a different type of groveling that the rest. He knows Ale so well and he used that to his advantage which in my opinion was a great addition to the plot and the groveling. His groveling wasn't about doing big gestures or some extravagant declarations because that wasn't what their marriage was lacking in, he just needed to show her that he could put her first above all and that's what he did and that's how he groveled. Their connection was always incredibly strong as well as their love, it was just something of attention (which is completely valid on Ale's side). Throughout the book I was rooting more for Ale than Dominic, but I was glad that they ended in a happy way. The book was just lacking something (i dont know what) that I think would have made it a bit more entertaining because in some points it felt flat or boring. Maybe making the book shorter would have helped move things along more smoothly but that's just my opinion. Overall, I liked the book just not like the others in the series. Would I read it again? Yes
Memorable Quotes
Memorable Quotes
- "Where is my wife?"
- "We'd been married exactly one week, two days, and twelve hours, and I still couldn't believe she was mine."
- "Without her, there was no me."
- "But there was beautiful, and there was her."
- "I might not have expressed it as often as I should've, but she'd always been the sun keeping my world in orbit."
- "You matter," I said. "Always"
- "You broke my heart, and you weren't even there to witness it." (BROKE ME)
- “You touch a single strand of hair on her head,” I said softly. “And there won’t be a place on earth where I won’t hunt you down and kill you so slowly you’ll be begging for death.”
- “I loved you so much I lost myself.”
- "I'd spent my life building an empire, but in that moment, I would've happily dismantled the entire fucking thing if it meant making her smile instead of cry."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Death, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
lisa07xie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved it!! Somehow I love Dominic but some part of me just can't forgive him... But I love his character development and I am so happy because we had quite a few scenes with characters from the other books (Jules&Josh,Vivian&Dante,Kai&Isabella) and I love that they have babies and I need more baby scenes I need to see more of Josephine/Josie♡♡♡ And the dark element with Roman. It was so good I think I fell in love with Roman♡♡♡
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
meriss's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.0
This book presents two oddly understandable characters who, over the course of their long marriage, grew apart.
Alessandra was an enjoyable character to read about as her journey to re-discover herself was full of the awkward, humbling, challenging, funny, and rewarding experiences people often deal with in their everyday life. It was lovely to see her evolve throughout the book to the point where her happiness was palpable and contagious. What I think can't be let passed by however, is that Dom wasn't the only toxic person in their marriage, Alessandra also was as for a while she was just lettig all of it build up until she exploded and filed for divorce. That I think was another quite realistic part of this book
Dominic was without a doubt frustrating to read about at the beginning of the book, but his dedication to better himself and point out where he went wrong was refreshing to read. What was even better to read about was him finding contentment in his life, whether it was at his job, with Ále, or with himself, seeing him finally be at peace with his current life was the closure the book needed.
The side characters were phenomenal in this book, like Dante and Kai knocking some sense into Dominic, Sloane and her perpetual avail, Vivian and Isabella's never-ending support, or Marcelo's hilarious appearances. Roman's character was also quite interesting and I can't wait to see if he'll be mentioned in other books.
The cameos were everything. Are sure it's JUST a work dinner Sloane??? And Viv and Dante's daughter!!
Overall a very enjoyable read, however I did find it a bit short, I'm very excited for King of Sloth as that one is a book I simply CANNOT wait for. I adore Sloane and Xavier seems like a very entertaining character, as well as very different from other mmc from Ana Huang. Their dynamic is one I'm very intrigued to read about.
Alessandra was an enjoyable character to read about as her journey to re-discover herself was full of the awkward, humbling, challenging, funny, and rewarding experiences people often deal with in their everyday life. It was lovely to see her evolve throughout the book to the point where her happiness was palpable and contagious. What I think can't be let passed by however, is that Dom wasn't the only toxic person in their marriage, Alessandra also was as for a while she was just lettig all of it build up until she exploded and filed for divorce. That I think was another quite realistic part of this book
Dominic was without a doubt frustrating to read about at the beginning of the book, but his dedication to better himself and point out where he went wrong was refreshing to read. What was even better to read about was him finding contentment in his life, whether it was at his job, with Ále, or with himself, seeing him finally be at peace with his current life was the closure the book needed.
The side characters were phenomenal in this book, like Dante and Kai knocking some sense into Dominic, Sloane and her perpetual avail, Vivian and Isabella's never-ending support, or Marcelo's hilarious appearances. Roman's character was also quite interesting and I can't wait to see if he'll be mentioned in other books.
The cameos were everything. Are sure it's JUST a work dinner Sloane??? And Viv and Dante's daughter!!
Overall a very enjoyable read, however I did find it a bit short, I'm very excited for King of Sloth as that one is a book I simply CANNOT wait for. I adore Sloane and Xavier seems like a very entertaining character, as well as very different from other mmc from Ana Huang. Their dynamic is one I'm very intrigued to read about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Death
malop's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Character's choices could be seen as controversial, truly just depends on the reader.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Violence
xnolakola's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
anjasfairylights's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexism and Pregnancy
amre23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another good installment in the Kings of Sin series. I thought this second chance romance was done well. I do wish there was a little more groveling. Also if a girl says she needs some space she needs SPACE. This book did pull on the heart strings.
I thought the flashbacks to their relationship over the years was done well. The moments weren't long where you got bored but snippets to get to the point.
I thought the flashbacks to their relationship over the years was done well. The moments weren't long where you got bored but snippets to get to the point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Death, Blood, and Pregnancy
lunahale's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i liked this book but dare i say i found it a little boring? i felt like nothing really happened. and i know that i usually go into romance books knowing the characters will end up together but this felt very predictable. BUT three stars because i enjoyed myself and i liked the characters! i’m apparently a simple girl lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Child abuse