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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I’ve given up on expecting great writing in books like this. Honestly, I’ve even given up on good writing and just rely on the vibe now. At first, ngl it was fun. Then it went downhill so fast I couldn’t even endure finishing the last 40%. The fact that the FMC is whiny and the MMC is a straight-up douchebag isn’t even what bothers me. It’s that in a romance book, there’s absolutely NOTHING that shows they love each other. Obsessed? Yep. Both traumatized in the past so they feel like they just need each other? Sure. Lusting constantly? Absolutely. But love??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
I’ve accepted that not every book needs or should have a slow burn, but seriously what is going on here? I was already over it when they both agreed early on that they could never be anything "real" in the public or something like that... and then a few chapters later, that’s suddenly the main issue. Like what are we doing people??
Also, can romance authors stop with the token “female best friend” character who exists only to talk about men? Like we really can’t pass the Bechdel Test in a genre written mostly by women FOR women? Come on.
I’ve accepted that not every book needs or should have a slow burn, but seriously what is going on here? I was already over it when they both agreed early on that they could never be anything "real" in the public or something like that... and then a few chapters later, that’s suddenly the main issue. Like what are we doing people??
Also, can romance authors stop with the token “female best friend” character who exists only to talk about men? Like we really can’t pass the Bechdel Test in a genre written mostly by women FOR women? Come on.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Dark, intense, and deliciously unhinged. I knew from the start that something was off with Nat’s “missing” fiancé—and wow, was I right to hate him. But Kage? A walking danger warning with a body count and a soft spot only for her. He’s the kind of monster you hope is real. The chemistry? Explosive. The obsession? Mutual. And Nat’s strength? Absolutely badass. I inhaled this book.
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-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
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:
Complicated
medium-paced
4.5⭐️
🎧 mafia, forbidden romance, slow burn
Audiobook version is so worth the listen. Troy Duran has the most distinct voice. He does broody very well. Brooke Daniels and Michelle Sparks had such good witty voices. You can get a good picture from the author descriptions and their voices. I love the way Sloane just tells it like it is to Nat. I can’t wait to hear her story. This had just the right amount of suspense and spice.
🎧 mafia, forbidden romance, slow burn
Audiobook version is so worth the listen. Troy Duran has the most distinct voice. He does broody very well. Brooke Daniels and Michelle Sparks had such good witty voices. You can get a good picture from the author descriptions and their voices. I love the way Sloane just tells it like it is to Nat. I can’t wait to hear her story. This had just the right amount of suspense and spice.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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:
Yes