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charlee92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
the overall plot reminded me a lot of 50 shades (I won't spoil it). falls in love super quick and neither character believe the other could love them so it's a slow burn.
overall if you like mafia romances yes I'd recommend it. they're just not top of the list for me, but I wanted to give it a try. I also listened to the audiobook and I think reading would have been better. I'd give this 2.5.
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment
maruu_t's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
tianabooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
anger566's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape, Sexism, and Death of parent
It’s a mafia romance so there’s parts concerning organized crime (death, murder, gun violence, regular violence, blood). There’s some sexist elements (women in the family aren’t allowed to choose their husbands-arranged marriage; they’re seen as tainted if they have sex before marriage).literamy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Blood
becxreadz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
*Slow burn romance
*Sexual tension was hot
*Alpha man with good heart
*Sassy female character
*Take no shit hero
*Sex scenes were top notch
*Family relationships
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
bribreez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a mafia/gang romance. It's the first one I've read of its type so I have no idea if it's good for that particular genre. As far as sexual/romantic tension and angst though... hot damn!
I'm not sure how I feel about romanticizing the mafia. This isn't fantasy and I say that because I forgive a lot more in fantasy than I do in my contemporary fiction. Having said that, I don't think this particular book romanticized it. This was about a romantic relationship that is within the setting of the mafia. It's not really romanticizing the mafia itself. It's violent and brutal, but both characters are a part of this world and understand the rules.
It does have a couple tropes that were predictable, but when you read a lot of romance books it's hard to not predict how things will go and it doesn't affect my enjoyment. But here they are in case they bother you or maybe you like them:
I don't know if I would recommend this if graphic violence bothers you, but it is worth the read for the all that tension. Cause damn.
CAWPILE Score: 8.43 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 9
Enjoyment: 9
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual violence and Pregnancy
sofiarmz13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
amaliesalma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Pregnancy