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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-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:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Blood, Murder
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Binged this in about a day - which probably speaks volumes. I truly found it hard to put down. While it wasn’t mind-blowing, it was such a fun, fast-paced, and tension-filled read.
The main reason I didn’t rate it 4 or even 5 stars is simply based on the fact that the plot, while interesting, didn’t leave too much to guessing (I guessed the token “bad guy” like literally 4 chapters in), coupled with the sheer enormity of convenience crutches littered throughout the book.
Wrath is a wonderful character - he checks off every cliché Bad Boi box and I’m perfectly fine with that. Dark, handsome, tattooed, and moral gray? I mean, I’ll likely never say no to that.
Twin trope is alway fun, but not my favorite. Enemies to lovers is *chef’s kiss*. Emilia and Wrath aren’t quite lovers yet, but let’s be real with ourselves : THEY WILL BE.
Side characters were decent, but Nonna was a bonefide thorn in my ass and made so many unwise decisions when it came to Vittoria and Emilia’s lives.
All the witchy elements were perfect. I don’t know much about witchcraft, but Kerri Maniscalco makes it all very believable in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching over a strega’s shoulder in rapt fascination.
The fact that there is so much FOOD and Italian heritage weaved into the story is something that I personally hadn’t experienced in books. I was pleasantly comforted by it and the familial resonance within.
Can’t wait to read the next book!
The main reason I didn’t rate it 4 or even 5 stars is simply based on the fact that the plot, while interesting, didn’t leave too much to guessing (I guessed the token “bad guy” like literally 4 chapters in), coupled with the sheer enormity of convenience crutches littered throughout the book.
Wrath is a wonderful character - he checks off every cliché Bad Boi box and I’m perfectly fine with that. Dark, handsome, tattooed, and moral gray? I mean, I’ll likely never say no to that.
Twin trope is alway fun, but not my favorite. Enemies to lovers is *chef’s kiss*. Emilia and Wrath aren’t quite lovers yet, but let’s be real with ourselves : THEY WILL BE.
Side characters were decent, but Nonna was a bonefide thorn in my ass and made so many unwise decisions when it came to Vittoria and Emilia’s lives.
All the witchy elements were perfect. I don’t know much about witchcraft, but Kerri Maniscalco makes it all very believable in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching over a strega’s shoulder in rapt fascination.
The fact that there is so much FOOD and Italian heritage weaved into the story is something that I personally hadn’t experienced in books. I was pleasantly comforted by it and the familial resonance within.
Can’t wait to read the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood
Minor: Gore
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder
Minor: Toxic relationship
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Without any spoilers. This book engrossed me from the frist chapter! Very mysterious, witch family who own a Italian restaurant. The twin girls who are coming into themselves but with very different personalities and take very different paths. Very dark, which made it all the more intriguing. A lot of twists and turns with a strong female lead. Great dark fantasy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Torture, Violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m so weak for an enemies to lovers trope. Of course there were some plot holes and I was confused at a couple of parts… wtf did Envy mean, one more soul to free Wrath? where did the grimmoire go and why was Emilia so nonchalant at the end? what happened to Claudia?? but I’m hoping it’s cleared up in the second book.
It’s been a long time since I found a book I couldn’t put down, and I’m glad it was this one. Now, if I can get my hands on the second…
It’s been a long time since I found a book I couldn’t put down, and I’m glad it was this one. Now, if I can get my hands on the second…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Al principio me costó un poco engancharme pero después era difícil de dejar Jajaj.
De las hermanas me gusta más Vittoria peo bueno, el personaje principal es Emilia que no me cae mal pero a veces se porta de forma muy tonta.
Me gusta que haya misterio y que no sepas a quien culpar de todo jaja, aunque sospechás quien podría ser (y se confirma, o no, al final 😅).
Wrathe gusta mucho su personaje, está mejor desarrollado que el de Emilia.
Me dejó con ganas de leer el 2do 😅.
De las hermanas me gusta más Vittoria peo bueno, el personaje principal es Emilia que no me cae mal pero a veces se porta de forma muy tonta.
Me gusta que haya misterio y que no sepas a quien culpar de todo jaja, aunque sospechás quien podría ser (y se confirma, o no, al final 😅).
Wrathe gusta mucho su personaje, está mejor desarrollado que el de Emilia.
Me dejó con ganas de leer el 2do 😅.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, Torture
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder