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chels984's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
r_oy_s's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Nicolas Russo is arrogant, cunning, possessive, shrewd and unhinged. He knows it, owns it proudly and unapologetically. And he's a living, breathing (albeit in pages) temptation for us readers and also for Elena. Wherein Elena Abelli is sweet, poised, thoughtful, loyal and caring - a beautiful caged bird in the Cosa Nostra. But when she meets Nico her perfect facade starts to slip and she comes alive with her dormant feelings bubbling to the surface.
The sexual tension between these two was utterly maddening, my palms were sweating profusely from the anticipation of what's gonna happen when they're alone in the same room. Those hot and heavy stares of Nico shooting towards Elena had me blushing furiosly (tucking my hair behind the ear)! In my opinion the spicy scenes were tasteful not OTT that ruins the vibe of the story.
In addition to the main char cters the ens mble of characters also deserved honorary mention. Elena's Nonna was a hoot. The way she dished her daughter-in-law and the rest of her family from time to time to keep them on their toes had me cackling. I would like to be friends with her, if she lets me, obviously! I also love the dynamic Elena had with her siblings and cousins. There was plenty of family drama, tension, action, heartache and comic relief present that kept the story flowing. In spite of the involvement of feelings from the beginning, the tumultuous evolution of the relationship between Nico and Elena, lacked a good amount of romance. They definitely needed more time together as a couple that was considered to be romantic. Also there was some problematic dialogue and questionable behaviour of them which didn't sit well with me. Regardless of that I really enjoyed reading this book.
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Rape
misswirum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
✨️✨️✨️Spoliers below✨️✨️✨️
Some om my favourite quotes:
“You know what pisses me off?” His tone was dark, but somehow it only awoke a thrill beneath my skin. I knew the answer to this question. “Assuming?” I focused on the TV, pretending not to care about what he was doing, but my heart faltered when he moved close behind me. I held my breath as he slowly set the remote back in my lap, and then right at the hollow behind my ear, he whispered, “Smart girl.” A shiver ran down my neck, but then he left with a parting word. “Don’t fucking do it again.”
He talked while he screwed, right against my ear in a deep rasp, and it made me crazy. “You take it so good,” he praised. “So fucking tight.” “So wet for me.”
Cannot wait to read rest of this series!
5/5⭐️
4,5/5📝
3/5🌶
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Death, Blood, Confinement, and Murder
ecravens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Addiction, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gore, Murder, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
dlsmk's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Blood, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Vomit, and Gun violence
freirawr's review against another edition
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Blood, Cursing, Gore, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Sexual violence, Addiction, Gun violence, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Alcohol, Violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Rape, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
annikenr's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse
zc2's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: War, Genocide, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Medical content, Body horror, Car accident, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Stalking
culzean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Body horror, Body shaming, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Drug abuse
nyx_999's review against another edition
- 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
He smoothed an absent hand down his tie. “Do you know what assuming gets you?”
“Killed?” I breathed.
His eyes fell to my lips. “Smart girl.”
I heard a lot about this book and must say I'm far from disappointed.
This man would eat me alive.
But he was so warm, felt so right, it was hard to even care.
Smut wise there are 3½ scenes, compared to the size of the book it really not much but the tension and overall story made up for it. 🌶🌶🌶/5.
I didn’t know what to do with this woman, but I did know I was keeping her. Every time I saw her, my blood burned hotter, searing the word mine into my chest.
I liked the MCs pretty much the whole book even though of course they had their faults. Nico being the biggest Asshole in the Cosa Nostra and Elena having a secret and lying to him. I had trouble sympathizing with her towards the end bcs I personally have trust issues bit she had her reasons. Miscommunication and in general the lack of communication is definitely a big theme her so be prepared.
She smiled. “So honest.”
“Always.”
Be ready for ⬇️
Mafia romance ✔️
Arranged marriage ✔️
"You are mine" kinda mmc ✔️
Trying not to fall in love ✔️
Extremely possessive mmc ✔️
Sheltered fmc ✔️
He was comfort, security, and need, all in one.
It had a name.
Home.
There are so much good quotes I could put in here it's crazy. But I hope the ones I chose will suffice.
“You’re enough for me.”
Enjoy👀💕
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: Drug use and Death of parent