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mbichaela's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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[2021] 4 stars
[2022] 3.5 star
mafia romances aren't my thing anymore but this one was great. steam was there and the plot made sense - a win-win situation.
[2021] 4 stars
[2022] 3.5 star
mafia romances aren't my thing anymore but this one was great. steam was there and the plot made sense - a win-win situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Violence, and Gun violence
tiramisuandpasta's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
made my inner feminist cry. it’s just like a well-written Wattpad story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
charlee92's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I liked things and I didn't like things. I would like nico and then he'd say or do something that was a bit much for me. but I do love a morally gray guy so it was hard for me to dislike him all together. some very cute moments. good banter. mild spice.
the overall plot reminded me a lot of 50 shades (I won't spoil it). falls in love super quick and neither character believe the other could love them so it's a slow burn.
overall if you like mafia romances yes I'd recommend it. they're just not top of the list for me, but I wanted to give it a try. I also listened to the audiobook and I think reading would have been better. I'd give this 2.5.
the overall plot reminded me a lot of 50 shades (I won't spoil it). falls in love super quick and neither character believe the other could love them so it's a slow burn.
overall if you like mafia romances yes I'd recommend it. they're just not top of the list for me, but I wanted to give it a try. I also listened to the audiobook and I think reading would have been better. I'd give this 2.5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment
sydneys_bookshelf's review against another edition
this is just not my thing right now. i don’t like my men to be this mean to me. they need to worship.
LMAO ADDING THIS LATER (1-6-2021) BUT THE AUTHOR IS YT SUPREMACIST AND TANGERINE SUPPORTER. makes sense why i didn’t like her writing!
LMAO ADDING THIS LATER (1-6-2021) BUT THE AUTHOR IS YT SUPREMACIST AND TANGERINE SUPPORTER. makes sense why i didn’t like her writing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Sexual harassment
anger566's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I felt like it was longer than it needed to be, with an anti-climatic ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Addiction, Drug use, Death, and Infidelity
Minor: Rape, Death of parent, and Sexism
It’s a mafia romance so there’s parts concerning organized crime (death, murder, gun violence, regular violence, blood). There’s some sexist elements (women in the family aren’t allowed to choose their husbands-arranged marriage; they’re seen as tainted if they have sex before marriage).jassyboo28's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Sexual harassment
vladtheimpaler's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment, Drug use, Death of parent, Confinement, and Child abuse
anaya_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Perfect mafia romance. Nico is a childish simp and I stan it. Gave me all the feelies. Loved the way Elena wanted to atone for her/her family’s mistakes and helped her sister when it came to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Murder and Pregnancy
callmeluh's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read this book for two reasons: I wanted to read smut, and BookTok has finally won.
Maybe I had too many expectations, but I didn't enjoy this book as much as I'd hoped. I hated the first part: Elena annoyed me to no ends, and I was bored out of my mind. I did decide to push through, mostly because I hate dropping a book. And thank f*ck the second half was better, and it made up for the first part, BUT I can't say that I loved this book as a whole.
So yes, it wasn't love at first page, however I will continue reading this series, because I'm too curious for my own good
Maybe I had too many expectations, but I didn't enjoy this book as much as I'd hoped. I hated the first part: Elena annoyed me to no ends, and I was bored out of my mind. I did decide to push through, mostly because I hate dropping a book. And thank f*ck the second half was better, and it made up for the first part, BUT I can't say that I loved this book as a whole.
So yes, it wasn't love at first page, however I will continue reading this series, because I'm too curious for my own good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual harassment, Drug use, and Drug abuse
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Heat Level: High multiple graphic sex scenes, oral sex
This is a mafia/gang romance. It's the first one I've read of its type so I have no idea if it's good for that particular genre. As far as sexual/romantic tension and angst though... hot damn!
I'm not sure how I feel about romanticizing the mafia. This isn't fantasy and I say that because I forgive a lot more in fantasy than I do in my contemporary fiction. Having said that, I don't think this particular book romanticized it. This was about a romantic relationship that is within the setting of the mafia. It's not really romanticizing the mafia itself. It's violent and brutal, but both characters are a part of this world and understand the rules.
It does have a couple tropes that were predictable, but when you read a lot of romance books it's hard to not predict how things will go and it doesn't affect my enjoyment. But here they are in case they bother you or maybe you like them:strong lust at first sight, forced marriage, miscommunication, "anyone touches you, they die" .
I don't know if I would recommend this if graphic violence bothers you, but it is worth the read for the all that tension. Cause damn.
CAWPILE Score: 8.43 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 9
Enjoyment: 9
This is a mafia/gang romance. It's the first one I've read of its type so I have no idea if it's good for that particular genre. As far as sexual/romantic tension and angst though... hot damn!
I'm not sure how I feel about romanticizing the mafia. This isn't fantasy and I say that because I forgive a lot more in fantasy than I do in my contemporary fiction. Having said that, I don't think this particular book romanticized it. This was about a romantic relationship that is within the setting of the mafia. It's not really romanticizing the mafia itself. It's violent and brutal, but both characters are a part of this world and understand the rules.
It does have a couple tropes that were predictable, but when you read a lot of romance books it's hard to not predict how things will go and it doesn't affect my enjoyment. But here they are in case they bother you or maybe you like them:
I don't know if I would recommend this if graphic violence bothers you, but it is worth the read for the all that tension. Cause damn.
CAWPILE Score: 8.43 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 9
Enjoyment: 9
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Drug use, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual violence