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uvsrdg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
elspethmigliore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I have mixed feelings about it for many reasons.
the writing was actually very nice and descriptive. the smut wasn't too much and it wasn't very fade-to-black which can be appreciated, and the storyline was there throughout it all. I also really appreciated how well the relationship between the two main characters went from enemies to lovers in a very smooth way. It was slow burn, but the tension built perfectly. (although at the end it seems like the tension just immediately jumped to love and I was a little confused bc it almost like switched on suddenly with no buildup. the beginning tension contrasted well with the ending but the buildup near the end was not good.) My main issues with this book are about the characters and the general feel of the story.
The presence of misogyny, racism, and homophobia was way too strong for my liking. I understand it's a mafia romance which means "men, men, men!" basically, but the subtle racist and homophobic insults were too much. Also, the whole idea of the "Sweet Abelli" thing being based off of men and how the main character was too sweet and innocent that men couldn't control themselves was really an annoyance.
I got very annoyed with the miscommunication, but then again that's normal for a mafia romance (btw, not a really big fan of mafia romances to begin with). I do think the characters could have brought a little bit more, and I wish we could have seen more of the reactions of everyone to basically the whole story.
Although it wasn't my favorite book, it really was hard to put down. I did enjoy how the story just pulled me in.
would most likely reread it, but not definitely ☑️
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
hollysutto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
amp_912's review against another edition
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexism
martho9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
rafaelabossoni'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
3.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
charlynlynlyn's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Pregnancy and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer
arianna_99's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Gun violence and Blood
daniellavargas27'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, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
reisingerovaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy