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xoacp's review against another edition
2.0
Talk about a filler book... This book added nothing to the story but existing so we can call this a trilogy.
This basically just went over what we all saw coming about Cristiano and his business from ten miles away. He's an evil man but he's above human trafficking. The badlands and the stories about it are all a façade; everyone loves living there and they kiss the ground Cristiano steps on. However, a good chunk of the book, not to say all of it, is just Natalia refusing to believe anything that was in front of her that goes against her belief of who Cristiano actually was and expecting the worst from him. That's basically it. That's the whole book.
One of the first times that made me realize she just wanted Cristiano to be the villain was when the little kid came up and showed him that he lost his tooth, the mom mentions that the kid was excited about el Rantoncito leaving him a gift, Cristiano assures them there will be one and looks at one of his men giving him a signal and she takes that as him ordering someone to be beheaded? Are you fucking serious? You see a child approach him with all the familiarity in the world and that's what comes to mind? The way I LAUGHED because she's just so ridiculous is mind-blowing.
This basically just went over what we all saw coming about Cristiano and his business from ten miles away. He's an evil man but he's above human trafficking. The badlands and the stories about it are all a façade; everyone loves living there and they kiss the ground Cristiano steps on. However, a good chunk of the book, not to say all of it, is just Natalia refusing to believe anything that was in front of her that goes against her belief of who Cristiano actually was and expecting the worst from him. That's basically it. That's the whole book.
One of the first times that made me realize she just wanted Cristiano to be the villain was when the little kid came up and showed him that he lost his tooth, the mom mentions that the kid was excited about el Rantoncito leaving him a gift, Cristiano assures them there will be one and looks at one of his men giving him a signal and she takes that as him ordering someone to be beheaded? Are you fucking serious? You see a child approach him with all the familiarity in the world and that's what comes to mind? The way I LAUGHED because she's just so ridiculous is mind-blowing.
tuttidolci's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable, interesting story. I just really loathe cliffhangers.
courtneyyloves's review against another edition
4.0
It ended on a cliffhanger.
Can’t wait for the next one!!!!
Can’t wait for the next one!!!!
bbulman's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
4.0
sonialusiveira's review against another edition
4.0
Violent Ends picked up right after where the previous book left us. In Violent Ends, we got to see Natalia grew as a character after learning about Diego's betrayal. We also learn more about Cristiano and the man that he really is. With past grudges unresolved between them, Cristiano is chasing ghosts to give himself and Natalia closure. I love the steady pace of the story and the writing is very engaging. On to the last book now.
staceycarr1060's review against another edition
4.0
📚 White Monarch Trilogy
✍️ Jessica Hawkins
🎧 Emma Wilder, Brian Pallino, Christian Fox, Gomez Pugh
**
4⭐️
**
3🌶️
**
✅ “my wife” 🥵
🛑violence, kidnapping, tourture, miscarriage, lies, miscommunication, talk of human trafficking
**
Review: ♥︎Cristiano de la Rosa is top tier my friends♥︎
The story follows Natalia, Diego & Cristiano and their lives within the Mexican cartels. There are several twists that you don’t expect that make the story so good. Cristiano did it for me 100% of the time. Every time that man said “my wife” I was on the ground. Not only was he possessive but he taught her to see her own strengths and how to use them. He was definitely good for her in all ways.
The first book was a 5⭐️ for me & the other two were a 3/4⭐️ but the trilogy as a whole was engaging, fast paced & hot! 🥵 There was not too much spice but when it did happen, Cristiano made it HAPPEN. Again, I’m obsessed with him.
There is a HEA but they had to fight to get there & it’s very different than what normally happens in an HEA. Another reason why this trilogy is so good!
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Violent Ends
White Monarch, Book 2
By: Jessica Hawkins
Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Brian Pallino
Talk about an exciting listen! Jessica Hawkins gives us book two of the Violent Ends series and it is captivating. Picking up where book one leaves off, we have Natalia newly married to her enemy, Cristiano. Never did she think she would find herself in this position. Cristiano is quite a man. Dark and dangerous, he is one to be not to cross, but his love for Natalia is a light in his life. Natalia is confused, frustrated and drawn to this man. But what about Diego? And what of Cristiano's cartel? Can she do what she has to do to keep her family safe? Will her feelings for Cristano break through? I am caught up in this series. It's suspenseful and thrilling, and I am completely invested in this couple. There are times I am unhappy with Natalia's reactions, but can understand her hesitancy. I love Cristiano. His darkness is alluring, and his passion exciting. I cannot wait to see where this story goes next!
Brian Pallino and Emma Wilder are fantastic and I am really enjoying their interpretation of the story. Pallino gives Cristiano a gritty, dangerous feel but his underlying love is evident in his narration. Wilder has Natalia maturing with such emotion that we can feel her changing. It's wonderful and I love it!
White Monarch, Book 2
By: Jessica Hawkins
Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Brian Pallino
Talk about an exciting listen! Jessica Hawkins gives us book two of the Violent Ends series and it is captivating. Picking up where book one leaves off, we have Natalia newly married to her enemy, Cristiano. Never did she think she would find herself in this position. Cristiano is quite a man. Dark and dangerous, he is one to be not to cross, but his love for Natalia is a light in his life. Natalia is confused, frustrated and drawn to this man. But what about Diego? And what of Cristiano's cartel? Can she do what she has to do to keep her family safe? Will her feelings for Cristano break through? I am caught up in this series. It's suspenseful and thrilling, and I am completely invested in this couple. There are times I am unhappy with Natalia's reactions, but can understand her hesitancy. I love Cristiano. His darkness is alluring, and his passion exciting. I cannot wait to see where this story goes next!
Brian Pallino and Emma Wilder are fantastic and I am really enjoying their interpretation of the story. Pallino gives Cristiano a gritty, dangerous feel but his underlying love is evident in his narration. Wilder has Natalia maturing with such emotion that we can feel her changing. It's wonderful and I love it!
dduaneroche's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
I'm freaking out! Just when I get accustomed to how this is going to play out...Jessica Hawkins gives me another cliffhanger!
Not everything is as it seems, I knew that from the beginning of book one, Violent Delights. Now Violent Ends tortures the readers with all we can have like a buffet as far as the eye can see. Possibilities and endless opportunities await yet the lock between us and all we could ever want, need, desire is impenetrable. One unbreakable lock separates us from everything...the key we need to enter the nirvana spread out before us is locked away in Violent Triumphs. Far out of our reach and just enough in our minds to torture us without even lifting a finger. Bravo Ms. Hawkins. If writing doesn't pan out psychological warfare might be more lucrative.😳 Just saying...
The need I felt for Ends is underwhelming compared to the crackling anger floating through my body in a desperate ploy to avenge my need for Violent Triumphs. So be wary of others who have read Ends and avoid your friends post read, I'm afraid it will turn into some sort of zombie apocalypse with our greedy hands grabbing at everything between us and Triumph.
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
Not everything is as it seems, I knew that from the beginning of book one, Violent Delights. Now Violent Ends tortures the readers with all we can have like a buffet as far as the eye can see. Possibilities and endless opportunities await yet the lock between us and all we could ever want, need, desire is impenetrable. One unbreakable lock separates us from everything...the key we need to enter the nirvana spread out before us is locked away in Violent Triumphs. Far out of our reach and just enough in our minds to torture us without even lifting a finger. Bravo Ms. Hawkins. If writing doesn't pan out psychological warfare might be more lucrative.😳 Just saying...
The need I felt for Ends is underwhelming compared to the crackling anger floating through my body in a desperate ploy to avenge my need for Violent Triumphs. So be wary of others who have read Ends and avoid your friends post read, I'm afraid it will turn into some sort of zombie apocalypse with our greedy hands grabbing at everything between us and Triumph.
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
kaylawhite17's review against another edition
5.0
Never in a million years did I think I could jump from a 2-star first book to a 5-star second book. I almost didn't give this book a chance and I am SO grateful I did! This book improved leaps and bounds from the first!
It starts right after the wedding. You think Christiano is going to require Natalia to do him right there in the church but like the king he is, he just gives her a new dress! Of course, she goes to his home and slowly, so slowly, starts to realize he isn't the demon she's made him into in her mind. I wish she would have been a little faster figuring it out, but man that slow burn is delicious!
Christiano is the PERFECT alpha character. The perfect amount of protective and supportive. He freaking starts training her so she can defend herself and is constantly rooting for her to grow her confidence and take control of her life. I feel bad for the poor dude because he really does love her but how he acquired her was yucky. As much as I found myself wishing Natalia would just forgive him, I had to respect her anger too. She was literally ripped from her home, found out her first love sucked, and then thrust into a new life. She was doing the best she could in a hard situation.
I loved this entire fucking book. I loved when Christiano had her Mother's wedding dress fixed. I loved Jazmin and how she was always going to bat for Christiano. She saw the true him and really was a helping hand in getting Natalia to realize how great he is. The smut scene in this book was maybe the hottest thing I have ever fucking read. Damn. So good.
Poor Christiano having to travel to try and prove he didn't kill Natalia's mother made me sad. I guess I can understand why Natalia couldn't fully believe him but didn't he prove enough with his actions? The man literally saves women from horrible situations. Why the hell would he murder your Mother? I'm convinced freaking Diego was behind that murder and I can't wait for Natalia to use her training against that slimy bastard.
I am aching to read the next book!! I cannot wait to find out what happens! I mean freaking Christiano is stabbed and Natalia is screaming! I can't handle the cliffhanger! I must know what happens!
It starts right after the wedding. You think Christiano is going to require Natalia to do him right there in the church but like the king he is, he just gives her a new dress! Of course, she goes to his home and slowly, so slowly, starts to realize he isn't the demon she's made him into in her mind. I wish she would have been a little faster figuring it out, but man that slow burn is delicious!
Christiano is the PERFECT alpha character. The perfect amount of protective and supportive. He freaking starts training her so she can defend herself and is constantly rooting for her to grow her confidence and take control of her life. I feel bad for the poor dude because he really does love her but how he acquired her was yucky. As much as I found myself wishing Natalia would just forgive him, I had to respect her anger too. She was literally ripped from her home, found out her first love sucked, and then thrust into a new life. She was doing the best she could in a hard situation.
I loved this entire fucking book. I loved when Christiano had her Mother's wedding dress fixed. I loved Jazmin and how she was always going to bat for Christiano. She saw the true him and really was a helping hand in getting Natalia to realize how great he is. The smut scene in this book was maybe the hottest thing I have ever fucking read. Damn. So good.
Poor Christiano having to travel to try and prove he didn't kill Natalia's mother made me sad. I guess I can understand why Natalia couldn't fully believe him but didn't he prove enough with his actions? The man literally saves women from horrible situations. Why the hell would he murder your Mother? I'm convinced freaking Diego was behind that murder and I can't wait for Natalia to use her training against that slimy bastard.
I am aching to read the next book!! I cannot wait to find out what happens! I mean freaking Christiano is stabbed and Natalia is screaming! I can't handle the cliffhanger! I must know what happens!