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polarisdot's review against another edition
3.0
I had a love-hate relationship with this book. Gianna really got under my skin.
I get her issues, but her refusal to see how offensive she can be is frustrating. Some of the things she says throughout the series would have seriously angered me if I were one of her sisters. Her constant digs at Aria and Luca's marriage are infuriating, and Aria's constant forgiveness only adds to the frustration. Sometimes, tough love is necessary, even with family.
Matteo, on the other hand, is charming in his imperfection. He doesn't grate on me like Luca did, and the banter between him and Gianna is enjoyable. He's exactly what Gianna needed, despite her initial resistance and subsequent regret. What bothered me the MOST was how recklessly Gianna endangered others during her "run for freedom." She knew the risks but seemed to disregard them, even causing the death of someone I can't recall the name of.
Her disregard for innocent lives, including her roommates, was hard to swallow, especially since she ultimately longed to return home. She only felt guilty after the harm was caused and that wasn’t enough for me. Matteo being the charming lover he is kept telling her it wasn’t her fault but it absolutely 100% was her fault. It was frustrating and heartbreaking to see her put so many people in harm's way.
Despite my frustrations, I still love this series, but Gianna is easily one of the most unlikable leading women so far. I’m only giving this book three stars because although it was a good read, I genuinely dislike Gianna.
I get her issues, but her refusal to see how offensive she can be is frustrating. Some of the things she says throughout the series would have seriously angered me if I were one of her sisters. Her constant digs at Aria and Luca's marriage are infuriating, and Aria's constant forgiveness only adds to the frustration. Sometimes, tough love is necessary, even with family.
Matteo, on the other hand, is charming in his imperfection. He doesn't grate on me like Luca did, and the banter between him and Gianna is enjoyable. He's exactly what Gianna needed, despite her initial resistance and subsequent regret. What bothered me the MOST was how recklessly Gianna endangered others during her "run for freedom." She knew the risks but seemed to disregard them, even causing the death of someone I can't recall the name of.
Her disregard for innocent lives, including her roommates, was hard to swallow, especially since she ultimately longed to return home. She only felt guilty after the harm was caused and that wasn’t enough for me. Matteo being the charming lover he is kept telling her it wasn’t her fault but it absolutely 100% was her fault. It was frustrating and heartbreaking to see her put so many people in harm's way.
Despite my frustrations, I still love this series, but Gianna is easily one of the most unlikable leading women so far. I’m only giving this book three stars because although it was a good read, I genuinely dislike Gianna.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
1.0
1.5 stars
While I did liked Gianna at times she loses all her IQ soon as Matteo drops his pants. Like all couples so far is all sexual relationship no matter if they use word "love" it's not earned.
Now to thing I hate : Matteo looks better soon as Luca is next him please can someone put bullet in Luca.
He is only "nice" to Aria because she took bullet for him every other women is trash even her sister.
One his highlights: Luca’s eyes were practically x-raying me. “Nobody would blame you if you took what you wanted against her will. It’s not like she hasn’t already done the deed.”
“You make it sound like I’m a fag. It’s not that I didn’t like women. They were just not something I considered useful outside of the bedroom.”
Sincerely eat shit and die Luca.
While I did liked Gianna at times she loses all her IQ soon as Matteo drops his pants. Like all couples so far is all sexual relationship no matter if they use word "love" it's not earned.
Now to thing I hate : Matteo looks better soon as Luca is next him please can someone put bullet in Luca.
He is only "nice" to Aria because she took bullet for him every other women is trash even her sister.
One his highlights: Luca’s eyes were practically x-raying me. “Nobody would blame you if you took what you wanted against her will. It’s not like she hasn’t already done the deed.”
“You make it sound like I’m a fag. It’s not that I didn’t like women. They were just not something I considered useful outside of the bedroom.”
Sincerely eat shit and die Luca.
gardenfairyreads's review against another edition
2.0
I like both of the characters a lot, but why does Gianna literally just give up on her hopes of not becoming a mafia trophy wife and like accept being "owned" by Matteo
cover_2_covered's review against another edition
3.0
Like this better than the first book.
But I'm still not heavily into any mafia romances.
I have loved Gianna from the first book and I expected a bit more from her. I wanted to see more of how she became independent and maybe wanted her to start her own thing even if she was married to Matteo.
But I'm still not heavily into any mafia romances.
I have loved Gianna from the first book and I expected a bit more from her. I wanted to see more of how she became independent and maybe wanted her to start her own thing even if she was married to Matteo.
denissereads's review against another edition
4.0
Matteo, Matteo, Matteo. I finally read his story and I don’t know if I love him or I just like him more. Because I definitely can’t hate him. In this book we have Matteo being a nice, protective guy with Gianna and her being a selfish kid. I liked him but I kinda wanted to see more of his bad side cause in the other books he was the reckless one and in this book he’s too careful. I didn’t like how Gianna was too stubborn to accept her feelings, I mean, EVERYONE knew she had feelings for him, even herself. But seeing Matteo being patient with her made me love him more.
Overall I liked this book, Matteo and his cockiness made me laugh everytime. Gianna and her stubborness didn’t go well with me, I really think that Matteo deserved more (lucky for me, Gianna realised that Matteo is too good for her after all). So, for a mob book, this was a little less “mob” and a lot of kids drama, but we can’t expect more from Gianna. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars and all for Matteo, cause I repeat, he’s the best cocky bastard that exists in these series.
Overall I liked this book, Matteo and his cockiness made me laugh everytime. Gianna and her stubborness didn’t go well with me, I really think that Matteo deserved more (lucky for me, Gianna realised that Matteo is too good for her after all). So, for a mob book, this was a little less “mob” and a lot of kids drama, but we can’t expect more from Gianna. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars and all for Matteo, cause I repeat, he’s the best cocky bastard that exists in these series.
taries's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
uehfiwo's review against another edition
5.0
I didn’t love their relationship as much as Aria and Luca, but I enjoyed Matteo and Gianna’s story. I definitely enjoy a bad boy falls for one woman stories.
readwtine's review against another edition
2.0
Matteo deserves better. Gianna was so childish. Their relationship was cute at the beginning but then it wasn’t worth it. She left him dying (ok maybe 10 sec but still) and then she accepted Luca’s offer. But then she « lied » to Matteo saying she was trying to save him even before the offer. Like really??
Their love story makes me sad because I don’t think they deserve each other. Matteo should’ve left her go and Gianna shouldn’t have came back.
Their love story makes me sad because I don’t think they deserve each other. Matteo should’ve left her go and Gianna shouldn’t have came back.
cala_p's review against another edition
4.0
Doing a reread of the series after so long, and seeing I have no review for this book pains me so here we go:
At a second read, Bound by Hatred kinda makes me mad. I love Matteo and his character, and Gianna really is a B, like Luca says often. I understand she was never one for the life, but she really did act like it was the worst thing. I would have almost expected this behaviour from shy Liliana in the next one. Even though she’s shy, she’s terrified of this life. Gianna is more tough. I don’t blame Matteo for still wanting her; when you want something, you want it. I so felt for him in this book.
Classic enemies-to-lovers romance for sure, but not a favorite in the series.
At a second read, Bound by Hatred kinda makes me mad. I love Matteo and his character, and Gianna really is a B, like Luca says often. I understand she was never one for the life, but she really did act like it was the worst thing. I would have almost expected this behaviour from shy Liliana in the next one. Even though she’s shy, she’s terrified of this life. Gianna is more tough. I don’t blame Matteo for still wanting her; when you want something, you want it. I so felt for him in this book.
Classic enemies-to-lovers romance for sure, but not a favorite in the series.