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chydolla's review against another edition
slow-paced
0.5
Note to self: Do not read anything A. Zavarelli again no matter what the blurb or recs say. You’re disappointed every time.
tangochick6969's review
5.0
anytime a mafia man is shown as this ruthless, revenge-driven killer but as the story progresses he becomes a lowkey softie I'm like:
Santiago was a cruel yet still, an empathetic anti-hero. I liked how naturally drawn to Ivy he was and how Ivy saw through his pain and the physical reminders of it. I love arranged marriage as a trope, add in the enemies aspect and a gradual progression of both MC's caring for each other, fighting the hate & I'm a goner. But that ending tho... Yea I'm gonna need to see some groveling when Santi realizes Ivy didn't do shit but who are we kidding mafia men do NOT possess the word sorry in their vocab✨
Santiago was a cruel yet still, an empathetic anti-hero. I liked how naturally drawn to Ivy he was and how Ivy saw through his pain and the physical reminders of it. I love arranged marriage as a trope, add in the enemies aspect and a gradual progression of both MC's caring for each other, fighting the hate & I'm a goner. But that ending tho... Yea I'm gonna need to see some groveling when Santi realizes Ivy didn't do shit but who are we kidding mafia men do NOT possess the word sorry in their vocab✨
margaridarebeloc's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
hannahwantstoread's review
5.0
WOW
I expected good things from this book. What I got was incredible.
The world of The Society is dark and secretive, steeped in tradition and blood. Everyone has an agenda and is treading on the hands of those lower than them to advance. In this world we meet Santiago and Ivy.
Their story is part Beauty and the Beast, part Phantom of the Opera, part Cinderella. They are determined to hate each other but are drawn to each other like moths to a flame. All we can tell so far is that there’s a deeper game being played that neither Santiago nor Ivy seem to know about it. I can’t wait to read more about this world and see how the players and pieces line up against each other. Super dark, super steamy - check your triggers and read responsibly.
I expected good things from this book. What I got was incredible.
The world of The Society is dark and secretive, steeped in tradition and blood. Everyone has an agenda and is treading on the hands of those lower than them to advance. In this world we meet Santiago and Ivy.
Their story is part Beauty and the Beast, part Phantom of the Opera, part Cinderella. They are determined to hate each other but are drawn to each other like moths to a flame. All we can tell so far is that there’s a deeper game being played that neither Santiago nor Ivy seem to know about it. I can’t wait to read more about this world and see how the players and pieces line up against each other. Super dark, super steamy - check your triggers and read responsibly.
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my God how can you let it end like that I'm wanting to pull my hair out at that cliffhanger ugh whyyyy. Omg this book is everything I knew it was going to be one helluva trilogy and this is only Bk1 and believe me when I say this... it is intense and hella hot with those hot af sexy times phew talk about start a fire
jesslovelybooks's review
2.0
- Dark
- Mafia: IVI
- The Society
- Billionaire
- Scarred MMC
- Revenge
- Arranged Marriage
- Suspense
- Age Gap (12yrs)
- Degrading
- Mafia: IVI
- The Society
- Billionaire
- Scarred MMC
- Revenge
- Arranged Marriage
- Suspense
- Age Gap (12yrs)
- Degrading
angeezer95's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
528's review against another edition
I Like Mafia romance and when it gets a little bit darker.
But this somehow was over the top for me.
I don't like degrading her with a mark and for her to kiss his shoes and stuff like that but I quit when he started torturing her.
Nope I can't root for them and be invested in their romance because I only want her to get away from him.
But this somehow was over the top for me.
I don't like degrading her with a mark and for her to kiss his shoes and stuff like that but I quit when he started torturing her.
Nope I can't root for them and be invested in their romance because I only want her to get away from him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence