Reviews

The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

if_books_be_the_food_of_love's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.25

What’s not to love about a mafia, alpha male romance?

Elena’s sister is to marry don Nico - the only problem is, Elena’s body calls to him, and his to her. When an opportunity arises, Nico switches sisters. But can Elena resist falling in love with Nico, lest he break her heart? 

I did enjoy this book, however it loses at least 0.5 stars because the characters felt a bit 2D at times. I’d have liked more from Elena, more passion, more fire. And less talk of how perfect her t*ts and arse are. Nico was perfection though! 

sunflowerreads11's review against another edition

5.0

The Sweetest Oblivion is the first book in the made man series. Elena’s family is a part of the mafia and decides to marry off Elena’s sister to Nico who is a part of another mafia. Elena’s would of been marrying Nico because she is the oldest sister but as she isn’t a “virgin” her younger sister has to take her place. During family outings her with and Nico family, Elena discovers that she has feeling for Nico. There is a lot of sexual tensions between both Elena and Nico but they never act on it. When their family restaurants getting shot up Elena’s sister tells everyone that she is pregnant with someone else’s baby. This leads to Nico making an agreement with Elena’s father to let him marrying Elena instead. At first Elena’s is against but has to move in with Nico as soon as it is announced to her. There is a lot of drama and tension throughout this book. I am giving this 5 out of 5 stars.

jvngi's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

zoevjester's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this, Elena really comes into her own and Nico completely falls for her - I liked that the book has more focus on their relationship than their Mafia connections as such, it's about the two of them from the start. This also ended on such a great note too and set up for book 2 brilliantly. 

catsandcliterature's review against another edition

4.0

This one was incredibly well written, but kinda boring. Idk, I just expected more because it’s very hyped and I wanted to ADORE it. I am a fan of Nico being like "hey lemme marry this daughter instead" and the dad being like "no, she's already set to marry this creep instead" and Nico being like "okay well that's a nonissue because I killed him actually."

propertyofmadislibrary's review against another edition

4.0

okay despite the severe lack of communication thing that KILLS me in books, I really really enjoyed this read. nico russo truly has my heart in spades (get it)!!!!!! the ending of this book honestly made it for me <3

haleysbooktoklibrary's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

• 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

4.5

4.5⭐️

I didn’t think I was gonna love this book but I did!! Low key missed mafia romances without even knowing🙃 This is perfect for my fellow sophie lark lovers!

khaleesimod93's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

1.0

Why was this book so hyped but soooo BORING?!?! There was absolutely nothing going on. Both Nico and Elena were boring and had nothing to them. Their relationship was lust not love! No chemistry between them both. Just she's mine and that's it 🙄 not finishing the rest of the series. There are much better mafia series out there. 

xxselenaj's review against another edition

dark emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

2.75

arikaannbolin's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75