Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

22 reviews

rafaelabossoni's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, and Death

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Drug use, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment

charlynlynlyn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Infidelity

Moderate: Alcohol and Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer

yougotsarahd's review against another edition

dark emotional tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Misogyny, Cursing, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity and Drug use

brookey8888's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

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

5.0

Omg book tok was right this was so good! It was steamy and funny and I basically loved everything about it. I loved the family dynamics, mostly the sister, brother, cousins, and mom and grandma(not the dad). I also really liked Elena as a character. The only thing I wish was more Nico POV’s other then that it was amazing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit

iamsammie27's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity

anger566's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

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

2.75

I felt like it was longer than it needed to be, with an anti-climatic ending 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, and Blood

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Addiction, Drug use, Death, and Infidelity

Minor: Rape, Death of parent, and Sexism

It’s a mafia romance so there’s parts concerning organized crime (death, murder, gun violence, regular violence, blood). There’s some sexist elements (women in the family aren’t allowed to choose their husbands-arranged marriage; they’re seen as tainted if they have sex before marriage).

Nico’s mom was a drug addict, and his step-mother uses cocaine frequently (drug use). Nico became head of the family bc his mother died of an overdose and his father was shot (death of parent). Elena’s sister becomes pregnant with her boyfriends child while engaged to Nico (pregnancy & infidelity). Most of not all of the men cheat on their wives/partners frequently (infidelity).

amaliesalma's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Blood

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

michellemaas's review against another edition

dark inspiring mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-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

4.0

First read: 3.5 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Second read: 4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*First Read*

I want to premise this review by saying that I really did like this book but there were quite a few things I didn't like so just because I highlight those doesn't mean it's a bad book. In my opinion, you should definitely read the entire series since it is a top-tier mafia romance. Now that that's out of the way I'll jump right into things!

At times Nico and Elena were not good love interests. I get we're working with an edgy mafia romance with non-traditional main characters, but there was an instance where Nico described Elena as someone who "has the body of a porn star" and a scene where Elena she said she "didn't want men's respect (including Nico's)". Other than the fact that I'm pretty sure that scene set women empowerment movements back a couple of decades, both instances just rubbed me the wrong way and I couldn't get through this review without mentioning it.

Also, Elena was just a really annoying protagonist sometimes. I can't put into words why I felt that way but I did. Maybe it was the whole "pick-me" thing she had going on? Maybe it was the fact that she was attracted to and actively pursuing her sister's fiancee (even if it was an arranged marriage that's still not okay). You'll get what I'm saying once you read it.

Other than that, the sexual tension was A-plus (pool scene I'm talking about you). I liked the way the arranged marriage was resolved and the gas station scene was ICONIC (no other word for it). This book was mostly docked for missing some action. This is a mafia romance and neither of our main characters was seriously injured. I don't even think either of them got shot? I want at least one situation where I think one of my main characters is going to die (even if I know they won't).

I am going to end off by repeating that this is still a good book even if I had my gripes with it. Will definitely be rereading it soon!

*Second Read*

I had to bump up the rating after my reread because their sexual tension is EVERYTHING!! This series is by far the best mafia romances I've read (and since first reading it last year, I have read MANY others). I still agree with what I said in my original review, though I'm not nearly as bothered by those issues this time around as I was last. My biggest problem this time was the pacing. The first 60% went by in the blink of an eye, but as soon as Nico and Elena got together it lost a lot of its steam. Would still highly highly recommend if you're looking for a good Dark Romance though!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Gun violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Infidelity

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Grief

psydneigh's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed this book, but I think it was a little slow. Maybe it would’ve been more enjoyable if I hadn’t know the big twist

but i already knew her sister got pregnant so i was just waiting for that to be revealed so the story could progress

I thought the sex scenes would be a bit spicier, and i got kind of annoyed towards the end when the only issue was really miscommunication and im not a fan of that trope. Overall, i enjoyed and will be reading the next one.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

eddine's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

MY TOP TIER SPICY BOOK/SERIES

the sexual tension ✨CHEFS KISS✨

nico’s possessiveness isnt overdone (at least i think so)

the spiiiice okfffksksk

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Infidelity, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood