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littlespaceaddict's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-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
5.0
aspenreads_22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
huaxinji's review
2.0
I did not feel like reading when I read this book, which is a very good sign for me. I like how we got to see how Rome and Katie were thinking and how they navigated their feelings in combination with their trauma's.
The thing that I did not like was that the men in the book said so much 'Woman...' even Rome. It sounds very disrespectful. Maybe that was on purpose to show the underlying misogony that the men did not think was there and that there was reel equality.
The relationship between Katie and Rome was so explosive and intense as they described it themselves. It felt very fitting for their characters.
At the end when Katie realised she wanted to search for external approval, but knew it had first had to come from within was very interesting as there would be a new side unlocked from Katie. A side that does what she wants and who she is instead of the mold other people want to put her in.
I'll be reading the sequal to this book, my interested has been peeked to know how it will end.
The thing that I did not like was that the men in the book said so much 'Woman...' even Rome. It sounds very disrespectful. Maybe that was on purpose to show the underlying misogony that the men did not think was there and that there was reel equality.
The relationship between Katie and Rome was so explosive and intense as they described it themselves. It felt very fitting for their characters.
At the end when Katie realised she wanted to search for external approval, but knew it had first had to come from within was very interesting as there would be a new side unlocked from Katie. A side that does what she wants and who she is instead of the mold other people want to put her in.
I'll be reading the sequal to this book, my interested has been peeked to know how it will end.
inked_orca's review against another edition
3.0
Katie is trying to help her sick father find comfort in his last days. Her father knew the path she took will lead towards darkness she won’t be able to escape. When he warned her and told her to stop, she told him they needed the money. After his death, she was already mixed up with the wrong people, with no way out. Her father used to mow a mafia boss’s lawn, and they considered him family.
When she went to foster care after his death, the mafia used her as bait to get them the information they needed since she was already in the middle of a disaster bigger than she thought it to be. Her path kept crossing with the one guy who intrigued her ever since they first met. Rome’s darkness seemed to match her own. With the people whom she knew too much about after her, Katie and Rome get closer. When everyone else uses her as bait, she takes things into her own hands, trying to stop a human trafficking ring so other girls don’t do through the same pain.
I’m wasn’t sure how to feel about this one. The writing style got me confused at first. A few words and phrases are overused and repeated, as if forcing the reader to see the point. Katie is one hell of a confused woman. She wanted to belong, doing everything she could to fit into a world she wasn’t meant to be a part of. Rome was portrayed as the broody mafia man. The love triangle felt forced, and it only showed Katie’s confusion more. But it somehow fit her story, with her past and her role in the family.
I enjoyed reading about Rome’s past, and how he turned out the way he is. Once I got used to the writing style, I enjoyed it. The plot progresses in a way that makes the story move forward intriguingly, with a lot of plot twists that came out of nowhere. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I felt like something was missing.
Some topics mentioned in the book might be triggering.
mlin57's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kaymac_reads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
abbyc2301's review against another edition
Just couldn’t get into it story seemed choppy to me
pritenpink2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Child abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, and Trafficking
girlogicreads's review against another edition
5.0
My kind of mafia! I devoured it.
I absolutely loved this book and all the characters involved. It’s based more on the relationships and family dynamic rather than the dynamic and inner workings of a Mafia.
Katalina and Rome are everything. They are intense, dark and explosive.
I love how they find peace in each other, especially after everything they have gone through in their lives. They definitely deserve a happy ending.
It’s also good to see Katalina become strong and taking charge. Being the boss bitch that she is.
I also freaking loved that we could see Rome struggle to determine where his loyalties lay, with her or the family.
I can’t wait to read book two to see how it all ends.
4.5 Stars
It’s this rating because with did notice some words were missing which sorta took away my enjoyment.
I absolutely loved this book and all the characters involved. It’s based more on the relationships and family dynamic rather than the dynamic and inner workings of a Mafia.
Katalina and Rome are everything. They are intense, dark and explosive.
I love how they find peace in each other, especially after everything they have gone through in their lives. They definitely deserve a happy ending.
It’s also good to see Katalina become strong and taking charge. Being the boss bitch that she is.
I also freaking loved that we could see Rome struggle to determine where his loyalties lay, with her or the family.
I can’t wait to read book two to see how it all ends.
4.5 Stars
It’s this rating because with did notice some words were missing which sorta took away my enjoyment.