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Reparation of Sin by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli

yourbilingualreviewer's review

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5.0

"Reparation of Sin" è il secondo volume della trilogia dei Figli Sovrani, la cui traduzione italiana è in corso.
Trovate la recensione del primo romanzo sul mio profilo, per cui vi risparmio la trama qui (anche perché indurrebbe a spoiler).
Il primo volume è stato caratterizzato da alti e bassi, con un finale che non permette di definire il romanzo "autoconclusivo".
Anche questo secondo libro presenta tali caratteri, ma dato che siamo già nel vivo della storia è più semplice da seguire, perché conosciamo (più o meno) i personaggi e il loro passato.

Quando i personaggi e il loro carattere sono ben delineati, interessanti, convinti e misteriosi, mi è impossibile non entrare in sintonia con le loro emozioni.
In inglese, e spero anche in italiano, si percepisce tutto il dilemma interno che segna Ivy e Santiago.
Entrambi sono due teste calde che si lasciano trasportare dall'istinto, pur avendo ben chiaro in mente ciò che l'uno rappresenta per l'altra: una minaccia.
Che sia vero, o meno, neanche loro sembrano saperlo, e il lettore è quindi costretto a farsi un giro su queste montagne russe emozionali dettate dal loro cuore.

Durante la lettura, ho sentito la necessità di urlare contro i due personaggi più volte, dire loro di PARLARSI e di ASCOLTARSI.
Perché la loro relazione va evidentemente oltre l'attrazione fisica e il sesso, anche se questo è pressoché l'unico modo che entrambi sembrano conoscere per mostrare i propri sentimenti.

È una storia d'amore martoriata, segnata dal tradimento (o dalla convinzione, più o meno errata, di esso) e dalla rabbia, dalla voglia di far bene e dall'incapacità materiale di riuscirsi, dal cattivo tempismo e dai fraintendimenti.

Il piccante, in tutto ciò, rimane un fattore assai presente in tutto il libro. Ma non lo trovo abusato, né vi sono scene di adulterio o altro. Insomma, il mio tipo di spicy.

Lo consiglio a chiunque ami il genere Dark Romance, che desideri leggere un tipo di spicy non troppo violento, ma pieno di passione, con un'intricata trama che ruota attorno all'universo della Società e dei propri membri, i quali formano una fitta rete di conoscenze e legami che possono risultare fatali.

Stay tuned per il terzo capitolo della serie!

Merged review:

"Reparation of Sin" è il secondo volume della trilogia dei Figli Sovrani, la cui traduzione italiana è in corso.
Trovate la recensione del primo romanzo sul mio profilo, per cui vi risparmio la trama qui (anche perché indurrebbe a spoiler).
Il primo volume è stato caratterizzato da alti e bassi, con un finale che non permette di definire il romanzo "autoconclusivo".
Anche questo secondo libro presenta tali caratteri, ma dato che siamo già nel vivo della storia è più semplice da seguire, perché conosciamo (più o meno) i personaggi e il loro passato.

Quando i personaggi e il loro carattere sono ben delineati, interessanti, convinti e misteriosi, mi è impossibile non entrare in sintonia con le loro emozioni.
In inglese, e spero anche in italiano, si percepisce tutto il dilemma interno che segna Ivy e Santiago.
Entrambi sono due teste calde che si lasciano trasportare dall'istinto, pur avendo ben chiaro in mente ciò che l'uno rappresenta per l'altra: una minaccia.
Che sia vero, o meno, neanche loro sembrano saperlo, e il lettore è quindi costretto a farsi un giro su queste montagne russe emozionali dettate dal loro cuore.

Durante la lettura, ho sentito la necessità di urlare contro i due personaggi più volte, dire loro di PARLARSI e di ASCOLTARSI.
Perché la loro relazione va evidentemente oltre l'attrazione fisica e il sesso, anche se questo è pressoché l'unico modo che entrambi sembrano conoscere per mostrare i propri sentimenti.

È una storia d'amore martoriata, segnata dal tradimento (o dalla convinzione, più o meno errata, di esso) e dalla rabbia, dalla voglia di far bene e dall'incapacità materiale di riuscirsi, dal cattivo tempismo e dai fraintendimenti.

Il piccante, in tutto ciò, rimane un fattore assai presente in tutto il libro. Ma non lo trovo abusato, né vi sono scene di adulterio o altro. Insomma, il mio tipo di spicy.

Lo consiglio a chiunque ami il genere Dark Romance, che desideri leggere un tipo di spicy non troppo violento, ma pieno di passione, con un'intricata trama che ruota attorno all'universo della Società e dei propri membri, i quali formano una fitta rete di conoscenze e legami che possono risultare fatali.

Stay tuned per il terzo capitolo della serie!

tangochick6969's review

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4.0

*ARC provided by author*

5/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

don't mind me just sitting here with the remnants of my exploded brain because this was such a ✨dark✨ book and i wasn't sure how it could top [b:Requiem of the Soul|57194921|Requiem of the Soul (The Society Trilogy, #1)|Natasha Knight|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1614781181l/57194921._SX50_.jpg|88562616] but it did and now I'm hating myself because i have to wait for the last book???? gah i HATE love trilogies <3

WHERE DO I EVEN FUCKING START WITH THIS BOOK?

so we know from the last book santiago was given the kiss of death by what he and everyone else assumes to be ivy. he was poisoned and ivy was captured by his friend judge, who held her in a cell whilst santi recovered in hospital, but when he awoke his vengeance came out in full force because he obviously felt betrayed, especially when he was lowkey/highkey feeling so much for ivy.

my poor girl ivy in the meantime is clueless, no one is telling her whether santi lived or died, until he comes for her himself and this is when the darkness is ramped up because the way he messed with ivy's head and feelings? whewwww i loved it idc if that makes me sick but just read this y'all:

❝ My wife will die by my hand. As sure as the sun will rise, I will spit on her grave once I've wrung every last ounce of life from her body.❞


go off santi! have your lil fantasies cos i know your ass ain't touching ivy.

the push and pull, their hate-fuelled lust, the constant battle in santi's head on his feelings for ivy... i fricking wanted to bash santiago's head in LIKE IVY IS INNOCENT MY GUY!!! this book had it's uncomfy, emotional, and downright psychopathic moments (all I'll say is the tattoo scene... jheezeeee i don't think i breathed reading that chapter)

i loved ivy, she was still her naive and innocent self no matter how far santi pushed her to limits, she fought, but ultimately she fell for a monster and when you fall for a bad guy, the bad is what you choose to accept. this cliffhanger, as painful as it was is worth it because i just know the last book will finish me.

ps. this is my first ever arc review, i requested the second book because i LOVED the first book so much i literally couldn't wait the extra 2 weeks to get it sjssjkjdsj

hannahwantstoread's review

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5.0

NEED MORE

The twisted world of The Society is complex and and hidden in shadows. What Santiago believes is truth is turning out to be webs of lies…but he has to be willing to surrender his hatred of Ivy’s family to unravel it. Ivy tries to clear her name but cannot share her side when not even her husband will listen.

I love this story. The plot is compelling. The characters are beautifully flawed. I need to know what happens next.

genesius's review

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4.0

This one dragged a bit and the misunderstanding and mistaken identity was a bit much. Like come on that could have been resolved so much sooner. It was a good book though. 

tj_darkreads's review

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5.0

Mercy this book has left my mind reeling there's so many lies, secrets, twists and backstabbing you don't know who you can trust. I feel sorry for Ivy on one hand and on the other I want to choke her and ask her how dumb can you be with some of her decision making oh geez this girl is a hot mess. She's been accused of something she didn't do and Santiago is out for revenge for what she's done, but the IVI Society might have other plans. Will these 2 ever find peace among the chaos. There's so much going on in this book that you need to grab it up and read it if you've already started this trilogy, but if you havent started you need to grab up the 1st book, because now we've come down to the final book and you can bet these ladies will be brutal, because everybody knows you always save the best for last.

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Mercy this book has left my mind reeling there's so many lies, secrets, twists and backstabbing you don't know who you can trust. I feel sorry for Ivy on one hand and on the other I want to choke her and ask her how dumb can you be with some of her decision making oh geez this girl is a hot mess. She's been accused of something she didn't do and Santiago is out for revenge for what she's done, but the IVI Society might have other plans. Will these 2 ever find peace among the chaos. There's so much going on in this book that you need to grab it up and read it if you've already started this trilogy, but if you havent started you need to grab up the 1st book, because now we've come down to the final book and you can bet these ladies will be brutal, because everybody knows you always save the best for last.

angeezer95's review

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

romancebookloverinseattle's review against another edition

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5.0

The second installment of The Society Trilogy does not disappoint! This is certainly and wild and crazy ride. Reparation of Sin starts off exactly where Requiem of the Soul leaves off. The first book was mired in mystery, and although Ivy was often in the dark with a lot of the machinations taking place around her, Santiago seemed to be the one pulling all the strings and clear in his need for vengeance. In Reparation of Sin, we have a lot of more mystery and are left questioning everyone. This is an incredibly twisted, steamy and intense read with a lot of triggers. I picked this up and had to keep turning pages until I hit the end, and now can’t wait to read the third and final book of this trilogy

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The second installment of The Society Trilogy does not disappoint! This is certainly and wild and crazy ride. Reparation of Sin starts off exactly where [b:Requiem of the Soul|57194921|Requiem of the Soul (The Society Trilogy, #1)|Natasha Knight|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1614781181l/57194921._SX50_.jpg|88562616] leaves off. The first book was mired in mystery, and although Ivy was often in the dark with a lot of the machinations taking place around her, Santiago seemed to be the one pulling all the strings and clear in his need for vengeance. In Reparation of Sin, we have a lot of more mystery and are left questioning everyone. This is an incredibly twisted, steamy and intense read with a lot of triggers. I picked this up and had to keep turning pages until I hit the end, and now can’t wait to read the third and final book of this trilogy.

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The second installment of The Society Trilogy does not disappoint! This is certainly and wild and crazy ride. Reparation of Sin starts off exactly where Requiem of the Soul leaves off. The first book was mired in mystery, and although Ivy was often in the dark with a lot of the machinations taking place around her, Santiago seemed to be the one pulling all the strings and clear in his need for vengeance. In Reparation of Sin, we have a lot of more mystery and are left questioning everyone. This is an incredibly twisted, steamy and intense read with a lot of triggers. I picked this up and had to keep turning pages until I hit the end, and now can’t wait to read the third and final book of this trilogy

thebookplatypus91's review against another edition

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5.0

“She will be the other half of my dead soul, chained to me for eternity. My skeletal queen.“

Well well well. Lines have been crossed. Players names are revealed. And that plot twist at the end? The one where Santiago seeks help from an unlikely character?! I did NOT anticipate that.

Book two, Reparation of Sin is highly intense. It seems like when Santiago and Ivy would take one step forward in the relationship, they both had to take two steps back. There is minimal if any trust between these two and there’s just no foundation in their marriage. They have a sexual chemistry that is undeniable, but with the lack of trust and communication, makes for one hell of a marriage.

Santiago obviously has severe trust issues after being poisoned and he is convinced it was his wife. We as the readers know that it wasn’t, but Santiago is a hardheaded man and struggles to see it any other way.

This book is really hot and cold with Ivy in Santiago‘s relationship but it was a heart thumping book to read because as the reader, you have suspicions on who is behind the poisoning and possibly who killed Santiago‘s family and permanently disfigured him.
You’re thinking it’s one character but by the end of the book you’re convinced at someone else.

This book does not come without some steam. Like I said Ivy and Santiago have the best sexual chemistry. When the clothes come off, these two are pure fire.
“You can address me as Dominus et Deuce.” I squeeze her ass hard as I push past the tight barrier. “Your Lord and your God. “

For some reason I had in my head that this was a duet. It is not! So this book does leave off on an insane cliffhanger. It will be a trilogy. However, these authors push their books out really quick. So I know that we won’t have to wait long at all!

heather_whit's review against another edition

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5.0

SHUT THE FREAKIN' FRONT DOOR!! I devoured this book in just a few short hours. Why you ask, well let me explain why. We pick up right where book one ends...
Ivy has found herself in a found hell. Accused of something we all know she didn't do, and Santi well Santi needs to be throat punched at this time... Ivy has been through so much and I am not talking about what she has endured since she and Santi have been married either. This young lady has overcome and has adapted to everything. I for one adore her and love the strong woman she is becoming. Now Santi, well Santi has some redeeming to do. The question is will he? His dark and tortured soul sings to me, but I am not gonna lie he has pissed me off a time or two. There were a few different times I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs for him to pull his head out of his ass! Now with this being said I love him and I do believe that he and Ivy are perfect for each other. She is the light to his dark. I can not wait to see how their story ends.

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SHUT THE FREAKIN' FRONT DOOR!! I devoured this book in just a few short hours. Why you ask, well let me explain why. We pick up right where book one ends...
Ivy has found herself in a found hell. Accused of something we all know she didn't do, and Santi well Santi needs to be throat punched at this time... Ivy has been through so much and I am not talking about what she has endured since she and Santi have been married either. This young lady has overcome and has adapted to everything. I for one adore her and love the strong woman she is becoming. Now Santi, well Santi has some redeeming to do. The question is will he? His dark and tortured soul sings to me, but I am not gonna lie he has pissed me off a time or two. There were a few different times I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs for him to pull his head out of his ass! Now with this being said I love him and I do believe that he and Ivy are perfect for each other. She is the light to his dark. I can not wait to see how their story ends.

jasellis's review

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0