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3.25 AVERAGE
3.25 AVERAGE
Bravo to Ms. Sykes on another amazing book! The spice in this book was absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD! I am a huge fan of MFM books, and while I think that this will be something that we see more of in the next book -the spice in this story COMPLETELY makes up for it. In my opinion I would say that this is more of a darker romance with some CNC spots in it. There is the perfect amount of drama in this story as well! Bravo to the author on an amazing book!
This is probably the darkest book I have ever read by Julia Sykes, however it is captivating. This book is filled with depravity, action, intrigue, and not something I would recommend for everyone. I have a hard time with mafia books but these characters leave you wanting to know what happens. This book is like a roller coaster ride with so many twists and turns and unexpected events that leaves you wanting more. This book ends with a cliffhanger and for the first time I am ok, I needed a breather before we find out what happens next.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is not your typical romance. It is dark and twisted and filled with drama, bloodshed, struggles for power, and obsession. The storyline is fast paced with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. It not for the faint of heart as some scenes may contain triggers for some. I look forward to seeing what will happen next.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
In Their Hands by Julia Skyes is a fascinating and unique mafia story that revolves around a timid looking yet fierce in her core mafia princess, Nora and two rival mafia men, Dante and Luca, who decide to take revenge on each other by using her. Although it is marked as an MFM and both men have scorching hawt intimate moments with Nora at varying degrees, the story pulls the reader towards an unexpected turn, so the next book is probably where we will have more of a clear MFM scene. Beware that In Their Hands has CNC trope and BDSM, but that’s always a PLUS
Nora endured the brutal mafia life - all her life. In an attempt to save her sister from an alliance marriage she agrees to be Dante's "little bird," but before she can wrap her head around it, Luca kidnaps her and forces her into marriage. She won't break for Dante, but starts to see that he's not the savage he was always made out to be and she starts having feelings for her husband. The fact that he makes her body sing, just a plus. He's gentle and caring with her when needed, but his inner beast does surface. When Luca's father passes and he's now the new Don, Dante sees his opening for retribution and Nora finds herself married to two men, both her kidnappers, and one who has a sick and twisted agenda.
Wow! This book took a twist I didn't see coming and poor Nora. When she offered herself as tribute I don't think she expected to find herself in the position she's in. A captive bride, twice over with two men who care for her in their own way. Both want her submission and obedience, but in very different ways.
TW/CW: Kidnapping, abuse, attempted SA, primal kink/prey
Wow! This book took a twist I didn't see coming and poor Nora. When she offered herself as tribute I don't think she expected to find herself in the position she's in. A captive bride, twice over with two men who care for her in their own way. Both want her submission and obedience, but in very different ways.
TW/CW: Kidnapping, abuse, attempted SA, primal kink/prey
I finished this book last week but I had to sit on my thoughts about it for a while and I’ve realized that I do like the book and want really want to read the next one. These are my spoiler free thoughts.
I loved how this story started and all the tropes within the book in general. I mean kidnapping, forced marriage, touch her and ☠️?! Yes please sign me all the way up. I think there is a favorite person in a why choose romance whether there be 2 or 8, and for me Luca was my favorite. That’s probably because we see a lot of their relationship even though it’s for a short amount of time.
Dante? Ummmmm total mystery to me. I need to read the next book for some background to get a clear view of his motives because the cliffhanger that was the ending had me question if I wanted to read the next book or not. But I do, and maybe we’ll get flashbacks of his past. Idk but I’m excited to read the next one with or without flashbacks but I need some answers!!!
A huge thank you to Valentine PR for allowing me to receive the e-arc of this book! I so enjoyed it!
I loved how this story started and all the tropes within the book in general. I mean kidnapping, forced marriage, touch her and ☠️?! Yes please sign me all the way up. I think there is a favorite person in a why choose romance whether there be 2 or 8, and for me Luca was my favorite. That’s probably because we see a lot of their relationship even though it’s for a short amount of time.
Dante? Ummmmm total mystery to me. I need to read the next book for some background to get a clear view of his motives because the cliffhanger that was the ending had me question if I wanted to read the next book or not. But I do, and maybe we’ll get flashbacks of his past. Idk but I’m excited to read the next one with or without flashbacks but I need some answers!!!
A huge thank you to Valentine PR for allowing me to receive the e-arc of this book! I so enjoyed it!
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
dark
fast-paced
It goes so quickly you don't have enough to form a real opinion. And then you're left unsatisfied. Not really on a cliffhanger. Just needing more.