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ayoaash34's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Pregnancy
mreno5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
brookey8888's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
iamsammie27's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
canascorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Sexism, Death of parent, and Alcohol
high_lady_of_the_night_court's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Violence
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
2.5
Something feels off. I can't put my finger on it but something feels off. I didn't buy into this being a love story, ironic considering it was a Mafia romance. I don't know how to phrase it but there was no relationship exploration, no growth in any of the characters- they felt juvenile the entire book- and by the end, I still didn't see a love story develop, I saw sexual tension and lust, but no love. I even wished Nico was obsessed with her, like completely obsessed with her. Maybe that would be it. Or them discussing their feelings. I wanted him to be all soft and weak for her. I don't know.😭😭
I liked the fluffy scenes before they got together. Those made me laugh. And I also loved the drunk scene right before the end. And of course the smut scenes. I just feel like something was missing, and I don't know what it was. Aargh! I hate that for me.
Graphic: Sexual content
septembersuns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Nico was my favourite kind of brooding male lead. A man of few words, but when he did speak it was with intention and he always backed it up with action.
Elena started off as our shy and sheltered female lead but watching her become herself and learning to fight for what was important to her had me cheering for her from the sidelines.
Dual POVs sometimes feel like a chore to read, but it did not feel that way with Nico and Elena's chapters. While there aren't many 'spicy' scenes the tension between Nico and Elena is electric and had me finishing this book in one day. A clear, strong story that tided up nicely.
This would have been a higher rated read if not for the following:
I could not stop thinking about this line throughout the book once I read it:
'the Cosa Nostra was a worse advocate for the LGBT community than they were for the women's movement. It was a work in progress.'
- It's a mafia romance, I don't need further reminders that my fictional reading goes against my real world core values. This line adds nothing to the story and I can't help but wonder why the author would willingly alienate a portion of her readership?
- There is a HUGE emphasis on Elena only marrying someone Italian. I brushed this off as 'mafia rules' when reading, but in light of the above are there are now implied racial undertones??
As a black reader and ally, I am very aware of the demographic of this book and it's typical reader; and I am more than happy to just come along from the ride. I am not looking for representation but also do not expect there to be active exclusion.
3/5 spice
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
tianabooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
acelodie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol