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dlrosebyh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Alessandro "Alpha" Villanova, who grew up on the streets of Los Fortis, struggled to the top while battling for his life, losing everything in the process. He used to be despised by the city, but now he dominates it alone as the ruler of a secretive empire.
Zephyr de la Vega lives outside of Alpha's universe and has a typical life, family, and turmoil. People attempting to make her drop a few pounds are her biggest issue. She crosses his path by coincidence, and she offers a proposition that alters the direction of their lives.
Their collaboration develops into something deeper, more durable, and more powerful than any of them imagined when a killer goes on the rampage in Alpha's city, tearing apart his scarred empire body by corpse, and The Syndicate enters the picture.
Although I've heard this was the least favorite, the series is becoming less and less dull for me. I think I didn't truly know the characters well enough to assess them. I adore Zephyr without a doubt, but I can't even begin to think about Alpha. He was acting so casually. I adore some grumpy love interests, don't get me wrong, but Goddamn, sometimes I forget he's even in the book.
I didn't think anything happened in terms of the narrative until the mystery's continuance at the 80% mark. As I've already mentioned, Alpha's casual attitude contributed to the misunderstanding theme in the book. I probably enjoyed it less than the others since I detest this trope so much. I believe that, in contrast to Tristan Morana and Dante Mara, their romance appeared rushed and pushed for the purpose of the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Death
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Body shaming
Minor: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Rape
quietmarki's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Body shaming, Violence, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Murder, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Trafficking
Minor: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, and Rape
whatjasread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
• goodreads has an i'm finished button and i am literally finished, this book killed me goodbye
• mr alpha finisher sir, will you marry me too?
• rainbow girl is fabulous i want to be her best friend (but also be her, that man gives it GOOD)
• the spice is spicy as hell, carolina reaper who?
• zenith ya lil sneak
• maybe i want to work in an office with floor to ceiling windows and cctv now
• what is an alfajore and where can i get one
• marriage of convenience is my SHIT and queen runyx delivered
• can queen runyx also deliver me a cheque cos i'm about to be broke from buying physicals of all her books thank you
TWs: fatphobia, murder, blood, graphic violence, cheating, scarring, attempted suicide (before book), mention of domestic abuse, mention of sex trafficking, sexual injuries, child abuse, mentions of child trafficking, anxiety attacks, knife wounds, depression, mention of rape, dubious consent, death of sibling (in book), gunshot wounds, hospitalisation, kidnapping
• mr alpha finisher sir, will you marry me too?
• rainbow girl is fabulous i want to be her best friend (but also be her, that man gives it GOOD)
• the spice is spicy as hell, carolina reaper who?
• zenith ya lil sneak
• maybe i want to work in an office with floor to ceiling windows and cctv now
• what is an alfajore and where can i get one
• marriage of convenience is my SHIT and queen runyx delivered
• can queen runyx also deliver me a cheque cos i'm about to be broke from buying physicals of all her books thank you
TWs: fatphobia, murder, blood, graphic violence, cheating, scarring, attempted suicide (before book), mention of domestic abuse, mention of sex trafficking, sexual injuries, child abuse, mentions of child trafficking, anxiety attacks, knife wounds, depression, mention of rape, dubious consent, death of sibling (in book), gunshot wounds, hospitalisation, kidnapping
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Rape
Moderate: Trafficking, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Kidnapping, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Body shaming, and Mental illness
Minor: Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence
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