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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
If I have one word to describe this book, then the perfect word would be PAIN! Like OMG?! This book really broke me and I seriously need Veronica to pay for my therapist. Lord, I could barely catch my breath from the beginning till the end. It was a crazy journey but I couldn't help myself from devouring the entire book. It literally got me hooked with all the darkness & suspense.
First of all, let me say that this book blew my mind like never before. I was shaken to the very core throughout my whole reading. I seriously didn't expect for this book to be so dark and twisted with a high level of angst. The way my jaw dropped in several scenes proved how amazing this book truly is. Not to mention that I even cried? I rarely cried but this book made me cry! It was so heartbreaking because of how much these characters were suffering throughout the whole book. Like seriously, I want to hug Marcello and Catalina so badly after what they went through
If I have one word to describe this book, then the perfect word would be PAIN! Like OMG?! This book really broke me and I seriously need Veronica to pay for my therapist. Lord, I could barely catch my breath from the beginning till the end. It was a crazy journey but I couldn't help myself from devouring the entire book. It literally got me hooked with all the darkness & suspense.
First of all, let me say that this book blew my mind like never before. I was shaken to the very core throughout my whole reading. I seriously didn't expect for this book to be so dark and twisted with a high level of angst. The way my jaw dropped in several scenes proved how amazing this book truly is. Not to mention that I even cried? I rarely cried but this book made me cry! It was so heartbreaking because of how much these characters were suffering throughout the whole book. Like seriously, I want to hug Marcello and Catalina so badly after what they went through
rate: ★★★☆
spice: ★
Though I've read alot of crazy books with broken men, I haven't read about anyone quite like Marcello. He truly is a broken man. It doesn't bother me because I'm drawn to the emotional part of it. The decision to include both points of view for this story was wise because it allows you to fully understand the character traits and the overarching plot.
It's enjoyable to watch Marcello and Catalina change, and the story is well worth reading. I have nothing negative to say about Catalina. She isn’t striking or formidable, but it's also not insignificant. Reading about these characters together is amazing.
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spice: ★
Though I've read alot of crazy books with broken men, I haven't read about anyone quite like Marcello. He truly is a broken man. It doesn't bother me because I'm drawn to the emotional part of it. The decision to include both points of view for this story was wise because it allows you to fully understand the character traits and the overarching plot.
It's enjoyable to watch Marcello and Catalina change, and the story is well worth reading. I have nothing negative to say about Catalina. She isn’t striking or formidable, but it's also not insignificant. Reading about these characters together is amazing.
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adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyed it a little but however bad the trauma was, it was so unbelievable like when he whips himself and says "make the demons go away"
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
This was a wild ride.
The pace is much better than that in the first book, and while the relationship is slightly more developed, it's still a little lackluster. Very insta-love type of thing and a lot of trauma bonding, which the author seems to be aware of and addresses.
My one true issue however was the internalized misogyny and what's with the obsession with virginity? I get it's mafia romance and there's a focus on "purity" but it could have been presented in a better way that doesn't leave a bad taste in your mouth. This was prevalent in the first book too.
Regarding the internalized misogyny, that was apparent at the beginning of the book with the nanny tutor lady and then the description of how Catalina covers up and doesn't "dress like other girls"... Which is unfortunate, because Catalina was a nun in a convent, this train of thought could have been used purposefully to show her character development from a judgy person after her discharge from the convent and show how living there affected her, and then her life outside of church and her growth to a less judgy person by the end of the story.
The pace is much better than that in the first book, and while the relationship is slightly more developed, it's still a little lackluster. Very insta-love type of thing and a lot of trauma bonding, which the author seems to be aware of and addresses.
My one true issue however was the internalized misogyny and what's with the obsession with virginity? I get it's mafia romance and there's a focus on "purity" but it could have been presented in a better way that doesn't leave a bad taste in your mouth. This was prevalent in the first book too.
Regarding the internalized misogyny, that was apparent at the beginning of the book with the nanny tutor lady and then the description of how Catalina covers up and doesn't "dress like other girls"... Which is unfortunate, because Catalina was a nun in a convent, this train of thought could have been used purposefully to show her character development from a judgy person after her discharge from the convent and show how living there affected her, and then her life outside of church and her growth to a less judgy person by the end of the story.
Just no . No t
There was a million better ways for this book to end without the main character being her rapist . Absolutely not . Just no
There was a million better ways for this book to end without the main character being her rapist . Absolutely not . Just no
This books was insane but also i didnt expect the plot twist. I love when an author can make me gasp and clutch my imaginary pearls