3.84 AVERAGE

dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I think I really liked this book. The mafia theme didn’t feel too cliché, which I appreciated. And Nico? He’s the man. He is the perfect amount of what I want a MAN to be, and he match her yearn!!

I like Elena so much! She’s cool, clever and strong in her own way — exactly the kind of FMC I love in a story like this.

The romantic parts, the slow burn, the angst… everything just felt right for this genre. It didn’t feel overdone or “too much.” The balance was perfect.

fun!

3.25 ⭐️’s

Shouldn’t even be reading this because the authors a racist but it was damn good time
dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Yeah... It did not eat the way I thought it was supposed to
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DID NOT FINISH: 1%

The vibes weren't vibing
dark funny relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Nico and Elena omgggg
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

There was so much misogyny in this book. This was my first mafia romance, so maybe it’s just part of the genre, but it’s definitely not for me. I particularly hated the scene where
he pushed her into a pool
. I don’t mind a morally grey MMC, but I prefer when that darkness is reserved for everyone except his woman. With her, I want him to be gentle, protective, and a stark contrast to how he treats the rest of the world. On the plus side, though, the spice was absolutely SPICING. 🔥


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