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lizeth26's review
3.0
2.5 stars!
I was really looking forwards to this one but unfortunately it felt flat for me. I just needed more.
I was really looking forwards to this one but unfortunately it felt flat for me. I just needed more.
ndaezhda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mriaberio's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
joesaofiey's review
4.0
i definitely enjoyed this book more then the second one since it had so many things happening and it also has my favorite character which is gianna she’s a badass and a great one actually i love everything about her, this book was so good and it was kinda slow because i wanted them to get together asap but overall this book was worth the read.
larasbuzzatto's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
polarisdot's review
3.0
I had a love-hate relationship with this book. Gianna really got under my skin.
I get her issues, but her refusal to see how offensive she can be is frustrating. Some of the things she says throughout the series would have seriously angered me if I were one of her sisters. Her constant digs at Aria and Luca's marriage are infuriating, and Aria's constant forgiveness only adds to the frustration. Sometimes, tough love is necessary, even with family.
Matteo, on the other hand, is charming in his imperfection. He doesn't grate on me like Luca did, and the banter between him and Gianna is enjoyable. He's exactly what Gianna needed, despite her initial resistance and subsequent regret. What bothered me the MOST was how recklessly Gianna endangered others during her "run for freedom." She knew the risks but seemed to disregard them, even causing the death of someone I can't recall the name of.
Her disregard for innocent lives, including her roommates, was hard to swallow, especially since she ultimately longed to return home. She only felt guilty after the harm was caused and that wasn’t enough for me. Matteo being the charming lover he is kept telling her it wasn’t her fault but it absolutely 100% was her fault. It was frustrating and heartbreaking to see her put so many people in harm's way.
Despite my frustrations, I still love this series, but Gianna is easily one of the most unlikable leading women so far. I’m only giving this book three stars because although it was a good read, I genuinely dislike Gianna.
I get her issues, but her refusal to see how offensive she can be is frustrating. Some of the things she says throughout the series would have seriously angered me if I were one of her sisters. Her constant digs at Aria and Luca's marriage are infuriating, and Aria's constant forgiveness only adds to the frustration. Sometimes, tough love is necessary, even with family.
Matteo, on the other hand, is charming in his imperfection. He doesn't grate on me like Luca did, and the banter between him and Gianna is enjoyable. He's exactly what Gianna needed, despite her initial resistance and subsequent regret. What bothered me the MOST was how recklessly Gianna endangered others during her "run for freedom." She knew the risks but seemed to disregard them, even causing the death of someone I can't recall the name of.
Her disregard for innocent lives, including her roommates, was hard to swallow, especially since she ultimately longed to return home. She only felt guilty after the harm was caused and that wasn’t enough for me. Matteo being the charming lover he is kept telling her it wasn’t her fault but it absolutely 100% was her fault. It was frustrating and heartbreaking to see her put so many people in harm's way.
Despite my frustrations, I still love this series, but Gianna is easily one of the most unlikable leading women so far. I’m only giving this book three stars because although it was a good read, I genuinely dislike Gianna.
cobaltbookshelf's review
1.0
1.5 stars
While I did liked Gianna at times she loses all her IQ soon as Matteo drops his pants. Like all couples so far is all sexual relationship no matter if they use word "love" it's not earned.
Now to thing I hate : Matteo looks better soon as Luca is next him please can someone put bullet in Luca.
He is only "nice" to Aria because she took bullet for him every other women is trash even her sister.
One his highlights: Luca’s eyes were practically x-raying me. “Nobody would blame you if you took what you wanted against her will. It’s not like she hasn’t already done the deed.”
“You make it sound like I’m a fag. It’s not that I didn’t like women. They were just not something I considered useful outside of the bedroom.”
Sincerely eat shit and die Luca.
While I did liked Gianna at times she loses all her IQ soon as Matteo drops his pants. Like all couples so far is all sexual relationship no matter if they use word "love" it's not earned.
Now to thing I hate : Matteo looks better soon as Luca is next him please can someone put bullet in Luca.
He is only "nice" to Aria because she took bullet for him every other women is trash even her sister.
One his highlights: Luca’s eyes were practically x-raying me. “Nobody would blame you if you took what you wanted against her will. It’s not like she hasn’t already done the deed.”
“You make it sound like I’m a fag. It’s not that I didn’t like women. They were just not something I considered useful outside of the bedroom.”
Sincerely eat shit and die Luca.
gardenfairyreads's review
2.0
I like both of the characters a lot, but why does Gianna literally just give up on her hopes of not becoming a mafia trophy wife and like accept being "owned" by Matteo