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Brutal Vows

J.T. Geissinger, J.T. Geissinger

4.21 AVERAGE

breaking_the_epigraph's review against another edition

4.5

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The ending of the 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 series delivers a heavy dose of fire, tension, and deep character payoff. Reyna comes into her own. She is strong, deeply loyal, and refuses to let anything stand in her way. She’s been a survivor for so long, and now she’s finally free to lead.

Spider has always been a scene-stealer, but in this book, he shows new depth. The arranged marriage storyline was hard to watch, but it gave the story with Reyna more meaning. Their chemistry is sharp, their conversations are heated, and when they finally come together, it’s all-consuming.

I still feel frustrated about Starvos. Loyalty means everything in this world, and letting him off felt like a misstep. It broke the rules the book had taught us to expect.

That said, this finale has high stakes, emotional payoff, and unforgettable characters. For dark romance readers who love loyalty, power plays, and fiery passion, it’s a must-read.

coralcrab77's review against another edition

5.0

dark funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kayleealine's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark tense 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: No

This was solidly a 3. Had me in the beginning and really lost
me during the like multiple chapters of smut in the middle.

I did like the strong female lead and the communication that the characters worked on a lot though

aliyawp13's review against another edition

3.75

dark funny reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Content Warnings

mx_spine_breaker's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

At this point, I’ve accepted that every time I dive into one of Geissinger’s mafia books, I’m going to meet about a dozen new people I swear weren’t in the last one. Besides Spider, I didn’t know half of these names—and honestly? I didn’t care. Because Spider and Rey completely stole the show.

Their minds? Filthy. Wicked. Graphic. And so deliciously matched.

The whole marriage of convenience thing? Yeah, no. That turned into raw, unfiltered chemistry within the blink of an eye. These two made me sweat, swoon, and screech. In that order.

And the ending? Baby, I was sobbing happy tears. Like a proud mother. Or maybe a very emotionally compromised bystander with a thing for morally grey men and unhinged women.

Bless them both. 10/10 would get married for convenience again.

colddelusions's review against another edition

4.0

medium-paced

“Will you please stop calling me ‘woman’ like it’s a bad word? I hate that!”
“I’ve never said it like it’s a bad word. It’s the most beautiful word in the language”