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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
This book is told in multiple perspectives and is written In first person. This story involves Luca and Aria’s daughter Marcella. Then Maddox who is the second in command in the Tartarus MC.
I did read the reviews for this book on Goodreads before reading it and I was a bit nervous about reading, as the reviews weren’t great. However, I didn’t need to worry. As I really liked the story.
Marcella is the daughter of capo Luca and is set to marry one of the sons of a captain, Giovanni.
He is the perfect gentlemen and terrified of Luca. However, Marcella wants to have fun with her fiancé before they get married, but Giovanni won’t do it. Marcella is stuck in a world where she gets everything for nothing and is destined to be someone’s wife and that’s it. She wants more than that, but she knows her father Luca wouldn’t allow her to work in the business.
Maddox is the son of the former prez of the Tartarus MC. His father was killed at the hands of Luca and Maddox watched the whole thing as a 5 year old boy. Since that moment he has wanted revenge and wants Luca’s head on a plate for what he did to his father.
It is decided that in order to get Luca they need to kidnap Marcella and swap her for Luca. Maddox would prefer to steal a man but his current prez (also his uncle/step dad) says the girl would be easier.
Maddox kidnaps Marcella and has to choose between his head and his heart in a race against time.
I thought the characters were good, they were both naive and young but they developed throughout the book, especially Marcella.
My heart was racing in parts of this book.
This story does end on a cliffhanger of sorts so be prepared for wanting more when it’s over.
I wouldn’t say that this is a super dark romance book. I’d say it’s like a tame mafia book.
I’m looking forward to learn more about the characters in book 2.
I did read the reviews for this book on Goodreads before reading it and I was a bit nervous about reading, as the reviews weren’t great. However, I didn’t need to worry. As I really liked the story.
Marcella is the daughter of capo Luca and is set to marry one of the sons of a captain, Giovanni.
He is the perfect gentlemen and terrified of Luca. However, Marcella wants to have fun with her fiancé before they get married, but Giovanni won’t do it. Marcella is stuck in a world where she gets everything for nothing and is destined to be someone’s wife and that’s it. She wants more than that, but she knows her father Luca wouldn’t allow her to work in the business.
Maddox is the son of the former prez of the Tartarus MC. His father was killed at the hands of Luca and Maddox watched the whole thing as a 5 year old boy. Since that moment he has wanted revenge and wants Luca’s head on a plate for what he did to his father.
It is decided that in order to get Luca they need to kidnap Marcella and swap her for Luca. Maddox would prefer to steal a man but his current prez (also his uncle/step dad) says the girl would be easier.
Maddox kidnaps Marcella and has to choose between his head and his heart in a race against time.
I thought the characters were good, they were both naive and young but they developed throughout the book, especially Marcella.
My heart was racing in parts of this book.
This story does end on a cliffhanger of sorts so be prepared for wanting more when it’s over.
I wouldn’t say that this is a super dark romance book. I’d say it’s like a tame mafia book.
I’m looking forward to learn more about the characters in book 2.
This book did not give me what I wanted it to give me, and honestly, I have no one to blame but myself.
After the travesty of the last Cora Reilly releases Savio, Sofia, and Adamo's; the bar wasn't set high for future releases: however, I was pretty hyped up for the future generation - mainly Nevio/Aurora and Anna/Clifford but I digress;. For By Sin I Rise to be our first foray into the future of Cora Reilly, this introduction to new and old characters was severely disappointing. However before I begin I just want to say that this is NOT a hate review, but I am a little mad.
1. Telling and not showing If you want me to believe that that Maddox is supposed to be Mad Dog then you are failing because I can't. I really can't. Because WHERE is it? I hate when authors tell us who this person is supposed to be and give us this story of how they became that person but you don't actually see the character being that thing they're supposed to be. If I'm not going to see Maddox be this mad dog then why is that his nickname. In part two I really need to see Maddox live up to that nickname.
2. Maddox White Lord why? What did I ever do to deserve this? I love MC books. The characters are usually dark and gritty, but Maddox did not serve anything, besides stale bread. He was just there, like a stand-in. He could've been taken out of this book and replaced with any character because what did he truly offer? I'll tell you not a fucking thing.
And the sad thing is is that the potential was there. It was there!!!! He had the sad past and the3 motive but the execution was just terrible. And his inner monologue about Marcella being this queen - which she is - was so tiring. There should have been more of an inner struggle with feeling for Marcella even though he wants to kill her father, and his duty to his club than what we got.
3. Marcella Vitiello I liked Marcella, I really did. But I don't love her character, not the way I wanted to. She was different then our usual female characters that Cora writes which usually ranges from super naive of everything and everything to I'm not like those other girls. Marcella was aware of everything and she used her beauty to her advantage I appreciated that.
But like Maddox I wish there was more struggle from her regarding her feelings. Sure she fought for herself and try to hold out hope for her father to come, and she didn't break down immediately which was great but I wanted more from her. And added bonus - for me at least - Marcella actually experienced some trauma from the MC.
4. The reuse of old tropes I know tropes get recycled and that's cool that's fine. Sometimes they're done better and sometimes they're not. In this case I liked Twisted Pride better. I wanted something new for the new generation which is why I'm excited for Nevio/Aurora as well as Anna/Clifford.
5. The Romance What in the fuck was this romance? There wasn't a steady progression of the romance to warrant the three little words Marcella and Maddox exchanged and it pisses me off. Cora split this book into two parts, and I didn't like the idea because it felt unnecessary but I figured at least with two parts the development we would see with the romance would be more of slow burn that allowed the characters to go through their feelings and actually spend the time understanding one another. But did Cora set that up? Of fucking course not.
Their relationship started with lust and nothing is wrong with that put when you have the kidnapping trope you have to navigate how to make the feelings feel real enough throughout the story to get to that I love you and I would kill for you stage and it wasn't executed at all.
6. Amo Vitiello How did this boy go from relaxed video gamer to murderer and interrogating. That fast switch made no sense to me, despite the circumstances. So hopefully in his book with Greta we get a flashback to that moment and his thoughts.
7. Luca and Aria They were there. We saw them. I'm still not a big fan of them.
8. The Cliffhanger I'll be honest I didn't see that ending coming but the cliffhanger did it's job, it made me want to read part two and see what happens next.
After the travesty of the last Cora Reilly releases Savio, Sofia, and Adamo's; the bar wasn't set high for future releases: however, I was pretty hyped up for the future generation - mainly Nevio/Aurora and Anna/Clifford but I digress;. For By Sin I Rise to be our first foray into the future of Cora Reilly, this introduction to new and old characters was severely disappointing. However before I begin I just want to say that this is NOT a hate review, but I am a little mad.
1. Telling and not showing If you want me to believe that that Maddox is supposed to be Mad Dog then you are failing because I can't. I really can't. Because WHERE is it? I hate when authors tell us who this person is supposed to be and give us this story of how they became that person but you don't actually see the character being that thing they're supposed to be. If I'm not going to see Maddox be this mad dog then why is that his nickname. In part two I really need to see Maddox live up to that nickname.
2. Maddox White Lord why? What did I ever do to deserve this? I love MC books. The characters are usually dark and gritty, but Maddox did not serve anything, besides stale bread. He was just there, like a stand-in. He could've been taken out of this book and replaced with any character because what did he truly offer? I'll tell you not a fucking thing.
And the sad thing is is that the potential was there. It was there!!!! He had the sad past and the3 motive but the execution was just terrible. And his inner monologue about Marcella being this queen - which she is - was so tiring. There should have been more of an inner struggle with feeling for Marcella even though he wants to kill her father, and his duty to his club than what we got.
3. Marcella Vitiello I liked Marcella, I really did. But I don't love her character, not the way I wanted to. She was different then our usual female characters that Cora writes which usually ranges from super naive of everything and everything to I'm not like those other girls. Marcella was aware of everything and she used her beauty to her advantage I appreciated that.
But like Maddox I wish there was more struggle from her regarding her feelings. Sure she fought for herself and try to hold out hope for her father to come, and she didn't break down immediately which was great but I wanted more from her. And added bonus - for me at least - Marcella actually experienced some trauma from the MC.
4. The reuse of old tropes I know tropes get recycled and that's cool that's fine. Sometimes they're done better and sometimes they're not. In this case I liked Twisted Pride better. I wanted something new for the new generation which is why I'm excited for Nevio/Aurora as well as Anna/Clifford.
5. The Romance What in the fuck was this romance? There wasn't a steady progression of the romance to warrant the three little words Marcella and Maddox exchanged and it pisses me off. Cora split this book into two parts, and I didn't like the idea because it felt unnecessary but I figured at least with two parts the development we would see with the romance would be more of slow burn that allowed the characters to go through their feelings and actually spend the time understanding one another. But did Cora set that up? Of fucking course not.
Their relationship started with lust and nothing is wrong with that put when you have the kidnapping trope you have to navigate how to make the feelings feel real enough throughout the story to get to that I love you and I would kill for you stage and it wasn't executed at all.
6. Amo Vitiello How did this boy go from relaxed video gamer to murderer and interrogating. That fast switch made no sense to me, despite the circumstances. So hopefully in his book with Greta we get a flashback to that moment and his thoughts.
7. Luca and Aria They were there. We saw them. I'm still not a big fan of them.
8. The Cliffhanger I'll be honest I didn't see that ending coming but the cliffhanger did it's job, it made me want to read part two and see what happens next.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
3,7 ✨
Aqui andamos na vibe de experimentar coisas novas e sair fora da caixa mas sempre com os pés bem assentes no chão e conscientes de que é para ler coisas que nos dão prazer e alegria 👀
Aviso de gatilhos: Mortes, um rapto e tortura (tanto fisica como psicológica), crueldade animal, maus tratos infantis (nem sei se estes gatilhos existem mas foram as coisas que senti que podiam mexer connosco)
Nada do que está aqui descrito deve ser feito na vida real e levado como “correto” okay? 😅
Dito isto seguimos para a minha opiniaozita
As descrições do livro não me fizeram confusão, mas sei que podem existir pessoas mais sensíveis por isso alerto para pesquisarem antes da leitura, leiam os gatilhos, leiam mais reviews tudo o que precisarem para se sentirem seguros
Fui para este livro à procura de motas e encontrei algumas 🤭🤣 estou a perceber que adoro histórias com motoclubes
O que encontrei também foi máfia e uma moça que é raptada por vingança…
A forma como a trataram foi dura mas não podíamos estar à espera de flores quando o primeiro capítulo deste livro começa com um banho de sangue. Amei o crescimento dela ao longo do livro e a forma como ela decide encarar as coisas que aconteceram agarrando na caneta para escrever uma nova história
Achei interessante podermos comparar as diferenças e semelhanças entre os dois grupos.
O livro é contado por dois pontos de vista e isso só enriqueceu a história. Não dou mais pontuação porque existiram momentos em que as passagens temporais foram confusas em algumas alturas e uma personagem mudou drasticamente de personalidade num curto espaço de tempo 😅
O ritmo de leitura do livro é bem rápido, não conseguimos parar com tanta curiosidade quanto ao que vai acontecer
Agora sinto-me presa a um esquema de pirâmide porque quero terminar estes spin offs e ler os primeiros livros 🤣😅 socorro, onde é que vim enfiar-me?!
Este livro acaba em aberto e eu fiquei só “eu sabia..”, agora tenho teorias e só quero ler os próximos!
Eh. Kind of sad honestly because both Marcella and Maddox were interesting with lots of potential, but the storyline of the book just couldn't do them justice.
my carrd ❦
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my carrd ❦
By Sin I Rise is the first book of a duet in the Sins of the Fathers series and it did not disappoint!
Maddox and Marcella’s story starts off with a bang and left me speechless and impatiently waiting for part 2. I had no idea I was in for a wild and memorable ride with this book, but alas, here we are.
Marcella Vitiello, for me, was the star of the show. She was born in a world where danger lurks at every corner, and yet she never wavered. Dubbed as the spoilt princess of New York, she hoped she can experience the freedom she longed for away from the golden cage that came with her family name. When the unexpected happens, and when she’s no longer in the safety net of her father, and in the enemy’s arms instead, she learns not to take things for granted the hard way.
Maddox White was for sure a complex character. After witnessing the death of his father and MC at the hands of Luca Vitiello, he vowed to take revenge on the man who destroyed his childhood and was the star of his nightmares for years. Maddox really surprised me, and his character was really intriguing. You can understand where he’s coming from and how his past shaped his views on things. Yet, with every chapter, he kept on surprising me even more. He was fierce and protective and knew how to set his priorities straight. A bad boy to the bone, but with a sweet& loving streak.
Marcella was strong and never gave into fear, she kept her head held high and her heels close. She stood her ground and never faltered after everything she experienced at the hands of the MC. Her father’s daughter through and through. She and Maddox made a spectacular pair, and you can just tell that they have that once in a lifetime connection.
I especially adored the family moments and how they are all protective towards each other and were each other’s support through everything. The Vitiellos are as strong as ever and nothing will change that. Amo and Marcella’s moments were everything>>
Maddox and Marcella still have a long road ahead and challenges to overcome. Their relationship is not easy, and their love for each other will be tested once again because their story is far from over.
Cora Reilly studied, understood, and passed the assignment. She didn’t miss a single thing, and she really knew how to kickstart this most anticipated series. I can't wait for this next book!!
ARC provided in exchange for honest review ~
Maddox and Marcella’s story starts off with a bang and left me speechless and impatiently waiting for part 2. I had no idea I was in for a wild and memorable ride with this book, but alas, here we are.
Marcella Vitiello, for me, was the star of the show. She was born in a world where danger lurks at every corner, and yet she never wavered. Dubbed as the spoilt princess of New York, she hoped she can experience the freedom she longed for away from the golden cage that came with her family name. When the unexpected happens, and when she’s no longer in the safety net of her father, and in the enemy’s arms instead, she learns not to take things for granted the hard way.
Maddox White was for sure a complex character. After witnessing the death of his father and MC at the hands of Luca Vitiello, he vowed to take revenge on the man who destroyed his childhood and was the star of his nightmares for years. Maddox really surprised me, and his character was really intriguing. You can understand where he’s coming from and how his past shaped his views on things. Yet, with every chapter, he kept on surprising me even more. He was fierce and protective and knew how to set his priorities straight. A bad boy to the bone, but with a sweet& loving streak.
Marcella was strong and never gave into fear, she kept her head held high and her heels close. She stood her ground and never faltered after everything she experienced at the hands of the MC. Her father’s daughter through and through. She and Maddox made a spectacular pair, and you can just tell that they have that once in a lifetime connection.
I especially adored the family moments and how they are all protective towards each other and were each other’s support through everything. The Vitiellos are as strong as ever and nothing will change that. Amo and Marcella’s moments were everything>>
Maddox and Marcella still have a long road ahead and challenges to overcome. Their relationship is not easy, and their love for each other will be tested once again because their story is far from over.
Cora Reilly studied, understood, and passed the assignment. She didn’t miss a single thing, and she really knew how to kickstart this most anticipated series. I can't wait for this next book!!
ARC provided in exchange for honest review ~
By Sin I Rise is the first book of a duet in the Sins of the Fathers series and it did not disappoint!
Maddox and Marcella’s story starts off with a bang and left me speechless and impatiently waiting for part 2. I had no idea I was in for a wild and memorable ride with this book, but alas, here we are.
Marcella Vitiello, for me, was the star of the show. She was born in a world where danger lurks at every corner, and yet she never wavered. Dubbed as the spoilt princess of New York, she hoped she can experience the freedom she longed for away from the golden cage that came with her family name. When the unexpected happens, and when she’s no longer in the safety net of her father, and in the enemy’s arms instead, she learns not to take things for granted the hard way.
Maddox White was for sure a complex character. After witnessing the death of his father and MC at the hands of Luca Vitiello, he vowed to take revenge on the man who destroyed his childhood and was the star of his nightmares for years. Maddox really surprised me, and his character was really intriguing. You can understand where he’s coming from and how his past shaped his views on things. Yet, with every chapter, he kept on surprising me even more. He was fierce and protective and knew how to set his priorities straight. A bad boy to the bone, but with a sweet& loving streak.
Marcella was strong and never gave into fear, she kept her head held high and her heels close. She stood her ground and never faltered after everything she experienced at the hands of the MC. Her father’s daughter through and through. She and Maddox made a spectacular pair, and you can just tell that they have that once in a lifetime connection.
I especially adored the family moments and how they are all protective towards each other and were each other’s support through everything. The Vitiellos are as strong as ever and nothing will change that. Amo and Marcella’s moments were everything>>
Maddox and Marcella still have a long road ahead and challenges to overcome. Their relationship is not easy, and their love for each other will be tested once again because their story is far from over.
Cora Reilly studied, understood, and passed the assignment. She didn’t miss a single thing, and she really knew how to kickstart this most anticipated series. I can't wait for this next book!!
ARC provided in exchange for honest review ~
Maddox and Marcella’s story starts off with a bang and left me speechless and impatiently waiting for part 2. I had no idea I was in for a wild and memorable ride with this book, but alas, here we are.
Marcella Vitiello, for me, was the star of the show. She was born in a world where danger lurks at every corner, and yet she never wavered. Dubbed as the spoilt princess of New York, she hoped she can experience the freedom she longed for away from the golden cage that came with her family name. When the unexpected happens, and when she’s no longer in the safety net of her father, and in the enemy’s arms instead, she learns not to take things for granted the hard way.
Maddox White was for sure a complex character. After witnessing the death of his father and MC at the hands of Luca Vitiello, he vowed to take revenge on the man who destroyed his childhood and was the star of his nightmares for years. Maddox really surprised me, and his character was really intriguing. You can understand where he’s coming from and how his past shaped his views on things. Yet, with every chapter, he kept on surprising me even more. He was fierce and protective and knew how to set his priorities straight. A bad boy to the bone, but with a sweet& loving streak.
Marcella was strong and never gave into fear, she kept her head held high and her heels close. She stood her ground and never faltered after everything she experienced at the hands of the MC. Her father’s daughter through and through. She and Maddox made a spectacular pair, and you can just tell that they have that once in a lifetime connection.
I especially adored the family moments and how they are all protective towards each other and were each other’s support through everything. The Vitiellos are as strong as ever and nothing will change that. Amo and Marcella’s moments were everything>>
Maddox and Marcella still have a long road ahead and challenges to overcome. Their relationship is not easy, and their love for each other will be tested once again because their story is far from over.
Cora Reilly studied, understood, and passed the assignment. She didn’t miss a single thing, and she really knew how to kickstart this most anticipated series. I can't wait for this next book!!
ARC provided in exchange for honest review ~
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated