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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
2.5⭐️
My initial take was a washed out Remo/Serafina vibe...my fault, perhaps I set my expectations to high.
My initial take was a washed out Remo/Serafina vibe...my fault, perhaps I set my expectations to high.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this. It makes me reconsider reading MC romance, even if I've strictly been a Mafia girl so far. Leave your "I'll burn the world down for you" men behind, and get in on the "I'll give you the match and watch you light the fire" man that is Maddox White. And Marcella was both strong and believably shaken about being kidnapped, slowly growing into a true Vitiello - strong and unshakable in the face of danger.
But that ending? No. I refuse. For me, the book ends at about 75%, and that is what I stand behind until the next part comes out.
Cora Reilly? Ma'am? Why would you do this to me? I am a fragile thing, scouting KU for my missing serotonin. Have mercy on my soul.
But that ending? No. I refuse. For me, the book ends at about 75%, and that is what I stand behind until the next part comes out.
Cora Reilly? Ma'am? Why would you do this to me? I am a fragile thing, scouting KU for my missing serotonin. Have mercy on my soul.
dark
emotional
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
no surprise here that this was a 5/5 for me. I absolute adore the whole mafia world that Cora has created. I loved getting to see snippets of Luca/Aria. I love how each series is connected to each other but still separate and their own.
Cora Reilly can do no wrong in my eyes
Cora Reilly can do no wrong in my eyes
This is the first part of the "Sins of the Fathers" duet. The story revolves around a forbidden romance between Marcella Vitiello, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, and Maddox, a member of the Tartarus MC seeking revenge on Marcella's family for the murder of his own. The book is split into two parts, allowing for a better development of the characters' relationship. I particularly enjoyed Maddox's unique and amazing character, and Marcella's strong love for her family.
The ending left me feeling suspenseful, and I can't wait for the second part. The audiobook version, narrated by Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott, added an extra layer of excitement to the story. Ross captured Maddox's personality perfectly, while Kennicott brought depth to Marcella's character. Overall, the audiobook was a fantastic way to experience the story, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.
The ending left me feeling suspenseful, and I can't wait for the second part. The audiobook version, narrated by Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott, added an extra layer of excitement to the story. Ross captured Maddox's personality perfectly, while Kennicott brought depth to Marcella's character. Overall, the audiobook was a fantastic way to experience the story, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.
4.8/5
I actually really liked their book surprisingly enough. I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. But I found it just the right enough of entertaining, passionate and painful lol.
I love Marcella and her confident badass adittide and Maddox is definitely different to the other MMCS so far, but I really liked it.
I didn’t love the clubhouse or the biker farmhouse vibes, but hopefully the second part will be better because it’ll be with the other born in blood characters. And the famigila.
I actually really liked their book surprisingly enough. I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. But I found it just the right enough of entertaining, passionate and painful lol.
I love Marcella and her confident badass adittide and Maddox is definitely different to the other MMCS so far, but I really liked it.
I didn’t love the clubhouse or the biker farmhouse vibes, but hopefully the second part will be better because it’ll be with the other born in blood characters. And the famigila.
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is told in multiple perspectives and is written In first person. This story involves Luca and Aria’s daughter Marcella. Then Maddox who is the second in command in the Tartarus MC.
I did read the reviews for this book on Goodreads before reading it and I was a bit nervous about reading, as the reviews weren’t great. However, I didn’t need to worry. As I really liked the story.
Marcella is the daughter of capo Luca and is set to marry one of the sons of a captain, Giovanni.
He is the perfect gentlemen and terrified of Luca. However, Marcella wants to have fun with her fiancé before they get married, but Giovanni won’t do it. Marcella is stuck in a world where she gets everything for nothing and is destined to be someone’s wife and that’s it. She wants more than that, but she knows her father Luca wouldn’t allow her to work in the business.
Maddox is the son of the former prez of the Tartarus MC. His father was killed at the hands of Luca and Maddox watched the whole thing as a 5 year old boy. Since that moment he has wanted revenge and wants Luca’s head on a plate for what he did to his father.
It is decided that in order to get Luca they need to kidnap Marcella and swap her for Luca. Maddox would prefer to steal a man but his current prez (also his uncle/step dad) says the girl would be easier.
Maddox kidnaps Marcella and has to choose between his head and his heart in a race against time.
I thought the characters were good, they were both naive and young but they developed throughout the book, especially Marcella.
My heart was racing in parts of this book.
This story does end on a cliffhanger of sorts so be prepared for wanting more when it’s over.
I wouldn’t say that this is a super dark romance book. I’d say it’s like a tame mafia book.
I’m looking forward to learn more about the characters in book 2.
I did read the reviews for this book on Goodreads before reading it and I was a bit nervous about reading, as the reviews weren’t great. However, I didn’t need to worry. As I really liked the story.
Marcella is the daughter of capo Luca and is set to marry one of the sons of a captain, Giovanni.
He is the perfect gentlemen and terrified of Luca. However, Marcella wants to have fun with her fiancé before they get married, but Giovanni won’t do it. Marcella is stuck in a world where she gets everything for nothing and is destined to be someone’s wife and that’s it. She wants more than that, but she knows her father Luca wouldn’t allow her to work in the business.
Maddox is the son of the former prez of the Tartarus MC. His father was killed at the hands of Luca and Maddox watched the whole thing as a 5 year old boy. Since that moment he has wanted revenge and wants Luca’s head on a plate for what he did to his father.
It is decided that in order to get Luca they need to kidnap Marcella and swap her for Luca. Maddox would prefer to steal a man but his current prez (also his uncle/step dad) says the girl would be easier.
Maddox kidnaps Marcella and has to choose between his head and his heart in a race against time.
I thought the characters were good, they were both naive and young but they developed throughout the book, especially Marcella.
My heart was racing in parts of this book.
This story does end on a cliffhanger of sorts so be prepared for wanting more when it’s over.
I wouldn’t say that this is a super dark romance book. I’d say it’s like a tame mafia book.
I’m looking forward to learn more about the characters in book 2.