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angelaypancho's review
4.0
Born in Blood: A Reverse Harem Mafia Romance
A Syndicate of Blood and Chaos book 1
Emma R. Dean
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A Syndicate of Blood and Chaos book 1
Emma R. Dean
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skennadee's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I love when the FMC is the HBIC. She manipulated tf out of them from the beginning. She minute she knew who was after her she had a plan and ensured she got what she wanted in the end. I love that for her. I'm thoroughly enjoying the plot, I hope we find out more about hers and her brother's past and how they became Shadow and Cain.
edresa's review
4.0
WHEN IS BOOK 2 COMING OUT
Oh my goodness this book. I loooooovvvveeeedddd it so so much! This was a dark mafia paranormal romance which was just brilliantly-written. I truly have no words except that I liked this book more than I antticipated. Everything sent chills on my spine and made me bite my nails. It's not just the smut that got my heart beat raced, but the plot itself, which was fast-paced and thrilling. I couldn't stop reading.
Kira made the list of my top fave fmcs of all time. When writing a strong fmc, this was how it should be done. She wasn't just a badass because she was stubborn, that's a poor excuse. She was independent, strong, cunning, cutthroat. I really admire her character. So far from being a strong fmc who doesn't have the necessary background which Rika has. She has past trauma and I'm not saying that it was needed for a main character to be well-layered. What I'm saying was that it was shown how Rika came to be who she was, it wasn't just written like "she was like this just because" (ehem, ehem, Den of Vipers, anyone? lmfao).
My favorite relationship was of Rika and her brother, next to that was hers with Kai. Arsen Kaito my poor baby. He deserved all the love in the world and I swore if Aeron didn't get his sht sorted out for my baby by the second book, I'd riot. Aeron was okay, I mean, it was like he was the neutral grounds in which everyone else feels safe. He tried to pacify everyone and oh boy, does he need to.
Kaito was just as destructive and psychotic as Kira and that's what makes them perfect for each other. Of course, it was Kira who centers all the guys. For them to all come together as one, they needed Kira. She was like the one who bonds them together and makes the realize the depth of their affections for one another. Well, that is if Damien would only stop being such an a** and give in to Kira lmfao most of the times he was being a jerk just because he can't stand a girl besting him. I mean, come on, what is this, Damien? Do you live in the past? F*ck the patriarchy, I say to you. The tension between him and Kira was hot but his attitude made him my least favorite guy. He better grovel big time in the second book or else.
Suffice to say, I really enjoyed reading this book that I was just lost in the moment and couldn't be bothered with anything else including the freaking grammar and other technicalities. I loved how it was written in third person multiple POVs. I hope the second book would come fast because I cannot wait to read what happens next after that cliffhanger!
Oh my goodness this book. I loooooovvvveeeedddd it so so much! This was a dark mafia paranormal romance which was just brilliantly-written. I truly have no words except that I liked this book more than I antticipated. Everything sent chills on my spine and made me bite my nails. It's not just the smut that got my heart beat raced, but the plot itself, which was fast-paced and thrilling. I couldn't stop reading.
Kira made the list of my top fave fmcs of all time. When writing a strong fmc, this was how it should be done. She wasn't just a badass because she was stubborn, that's a poor excuse. She was independent, strong, cunning, cutthroat. I really admire her character. So far from being a strong fmc who doesn't have the necessary background which Rika has. She has past trauma and I'm not saying that it was needed for a main character to be well-layered. What I'm saying was that it was shown how Rika came to be who she was, it wasn't just written like "she was like this just because" (ehem, ehem, Den of Vipers, anyone? lmfao).
My favorite relationship was of Rika and her brother, next to that was hers with Kai. Arsen Kaito my poor baby. He deserved all the love in the world and I swore if Aeron didn't get his sht sorted out for my baby by the second book, I'd riot. Aeron was okay, I mean, it was like he was the neutral grounds in which everyone else feels safe. He tried to pacify everyone and oh boy, does he need to.
Kaito was just as destructive and psychotic as Kira and that's what makes them perfect for each other. Of course, it was Kira who centers all the guys. For them to all come together as one, they needed Kira. She was like the one who bonds them together and makes the realize the depth of their affections for one another. Well, that is if Damien would only stop being such an a** and give in to Kira lmfao most of the times he was being a jerk just because he can't stand a girl besting him. I mean, come on, what is this, Damien? Do you live in the past? F*ck the patriarchy, I say to you. The tension between him and Kira was hot but his attitude made him my least favorite guy. He better grovel big time in the second book or else.
Suffice to say, I really enjoyed reading this book that I was just lost in the moment and couldn't be bothered with anything else including the freaking grammar and other technicalities. I loved how it was written in third person multiple POVs. I hope the second book would come fast because I cannot wait to read what happens next after that cliffhanger!
loulouberry's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ashreads11's review
5.0
Mafia RH
Oh man this book was addicting. Kids and her brother run an underground operation that deals with the gangs, mafia, etc. They also take jobs for profit. They have been anonymous for 10years before a game is set up for whoever wins gets to be a part of an organization that runs the eastern seaboard. One of the tasks to find out the identity of shadow and cain. They have been a mystery to all. Damien is the future leader of the Chaos family if he can find shadow and strike a deal with them. He tracks shadow to a woman that works at a pharmaceutical company and from there chaos reigns.
This book was so good. It had an intriguing story. There was a little spice in it but it was more setting up the world and everything. I would definitely recommend this book if you like reverse harems, mafia men, unhinged men, and a bad a** fmc who is a true player in the underworld.
Oh man this book was addicting. Kids and her brother run an underground operation that deals with the gangs, mafia, etc. They also take jobs for profit. They have been anonymous for 10years before a game is set up for whoever wins gets to be a part of an organization that runs the eastern seaboard. One of the tasks to find out the identity of shadow and cain. They have been a mystery to all. Damien is the future leader of the Chaos family if he can find shadow and strike a deal with them. He tracks shadow to a woman that works at a pharmaceutical company and from there chaos reigns.
This book was so good. It had an intriguing story. There was a little spice in it but it was more setting up the world and everything. I would definitely recommend this book if you like reverse harems, mafia men, unhinged men, and a bad a** fmc who is a true player in the underworld.
emilyrberry's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
teareadsbooks's review
5.0
Where do I even start with this book? I read this book in under an hour because I couldn't put it down, and I wouldn't even if I had to. I was hooked from page one with the suspense, and it continued throughout the book. Kira is a badass who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Damien Chaos, Aeron, and Kaito are just as badass, but they fall under her spell. Born in Blood was the perfect mix of action, suspense, spice, and character development. The book does end on a cliffhanger, so I will be patiently waiting for the second book to devour. Born in Blood was my first book by Emma Dean and will certainly not be my last.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.