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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Good
I liked it, finally a female character that knows what she wants and doesn’t run from it, but TOWARDS it.
I liked it, finally a female character that knows what she wants and doesn’t run from it, but TOWARDS it.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was soo sooo baddd. Wanted to smack myself in the head soo many times while reading this. I think I did smack myself multiple times asking myself why I ever started this book. I don't know how I managed to actually finish reading this garbage. This book put me in a terribleeee reading slump.
So Aisling met Sam at a carnival when she was 17 where he introduced himself as Monster (urghhh... of all the names you can give urself in the mobster world and u go with monster??? Like for real???) and they kissed. Later she sees him kill a dude when she's leaving. But even then she's drawn to him and obsessed with him. Years later she finds out that "her monster" is Sailor's brother Sam (where again she gets jealous cuz at first she thinks they are dating).
The decade long time jump in the book was really dumb. You learn nothing about the characters or feel any connection to anyyyyy of them whatsoever. Okay so Aisling has barely spoken to Sam for the decade they have known each other cuz he always ignores her and when he does actually talk to her, he belittles her. She knows nothing about him but is still madlyyy in love with him. FOR A DECADE. And keeps throwing herself at him. Had sex with people who were good at it onlyyy so she can learn how to make it good for Sam. Ummm.. okay then.
The woman is seriously down to her final 2 brain cells in the book. Dumbest FMC ever. Sam fucks her and then insults her and then fucks her and insults her again. Aaannndddd again.. its just a never ending cycle. He calls her kiddo right after they fuck. He calls her an easy lay (his least fav kinda lay apparently).. pathetic.. fav tight hole.. says her only purpose in life is to get fucked by him. That she'll be back to him to be used.. abused anyways. Also dangles her off the railing.. Butttt its alright cuz hes only saying all this to keep her away cuz he doesn't wanna acknowledge his "true feelings". Talk about being delusional.
And somehow this same chick is also the only one smart enough to suspect and expose Sam?? (the whole "revenge plot" where Sam is trying to ruin Gerald cuz he thinks he had an affair with his biological mother and got rid of the baby by beating her up). Makes me wonder how dumb Sam is in that case.
Also the biggggg reveal as to why even Aisling is a monster like Sam. Cuz she works in an underground assisted euthanasia clinic. Which in no way are the same...?? but okay...
Sam was not likeable in any damn way let alone be someone you can love for a DECADE. Hes just a self obsessed, misogynistic manwhore and a wannabe mobster. Keeps going on about how he's never gonna love anyone cuz of his mommy issues. Hates all women and treats them like they are sooooo beneath him. He wants to fuck them but doesn't want them to speak to him cuz no
So Aisling met Sam at a carnival when she was 17 where he introduced himself as Monster (urghhh... of all the names you can give urself in the mobster world and u go with monster??? Like for real???) and they kissed. Later she sees him kill a dude when she's leaving. But even then she's drawn to him and obsessed with him. Years later she finds out that "her monster" is Sailor's brother Sam (where again she gets jealous cuz at first she thinks they are dating).
The decade long time jump in the book was really dumb. You learn nothing about the characters or feel any connection to anyyyyy of them whatsoever. Okay so Aisling has barely spoken to Sam for the decade they have known each other cuz he always ignores her and when he does actually talk to her, he belittles her. She knows nothing about him but is still madlyyy in love with him. FOR A DECADE. And keeps throwing herself at him. Had sex with people who were good at it onlyyy so she can learn how to make it good for Sam. Ummm.. okay then.
The woman is seriously down to her final 2 brain cells in the book. Dumbest FMC ever. Sam fucks her and then insults her and then fucks her and insults her again. Aaannndddd again.. its just a never ending cycle. He calls her kiddo right after they fuck. He calls her an easy lay (his least fav kinda lay apparently).. pathetic.. fav tight hole.. says her only purpose in life is to get fucked by him. That she'll be back to him to be used.. abused anyways. Also dangles her off the railing.. Butttt its alright cuz hes only saying all this to keep her away cuz he doesn't wanna acknowledge his "true feelings". Talk about being delusional.
And somehow this same chick is also the only one smart enough to suspect and expose Sam?? (the whole "revenge plot" where Sam is trying to ruin Gerald cuz he thinks he had an affair with his biological mother and got rid of the baby by beating her up). Makes me wonder how dumb Sam is in that case.
Also the biggggg reveal as to why even Aisling is a monster like Sam. Cuz she works in an underground assisted euthanasia clinic. Which in no way are the same...?? but okay...
Sam was not likeable in any damn way let alone be someone you can love for a DECADE. Hes just a self obsessed, misogynistic manwhore and a wannabe mobster. Keeps going on about how he's never gonna love anyone cuz of his mommy issues. Hates all women and treats them like they are sooooo beneath him. He wants to fuck them but doesn't want them to speak to him cuz no
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I do not like whenLJ Shen writes mafia/mobster sort of books.
I do not think her writing style fits the dark romance theme and I think she lacks a lot of the crime family dynamics that is pretty staple in the mafia subgenre
I do not think her writing style fits the dark romance theme and I think she lacks a lot of the crime family dynamics that is pretty staple in the mafia subgenre
It was touch and go for a bit
Firstly, I wanted to say that I did enjoy this story. The banter between Sam and Ash was all barbed wire and bleeding hearts. Both of them were nicely developed and complex, and they truly did fit together like two puzzle pieces. It was obvious they were meant for each other. Their chemistry was amazing and the demons they fought felt real. It wasn’t as spicy as I would’ve liked, but what was there was nice.
With that said, between this one and the first two, it was my least favorite. I almost gave it three stars, but it got pushed up by about 70-80%.
Ash at first was a bit weak in character. She was beautifully written, but it was just my own personal preference when it comes to characters in romance. I don’t like weak females that let the world walk over them. But she eventually found her spine, and I was able to really enjoy the rest of the book.
I am excited to read The Rake and see the last of the Boston Belles get her happy ending.
Firstly, I wanted to say that I did enjoy this story. The banter between Sam and Ash was all barbed wire and bleeding hearts. Both of them were nicely developed and complex, and they truly did fit together like two puzzle pieces. It was obvious they were meant for each other. Their chemistry was amazing and the demons they fought felt real. It wasn’t as spicy as I would’ve liked, but what was there was nice.
With that said, between this one and the first two, it was my least favorite. I almost gave it three stars, but it got pushed up by about 70-80%.
Ash at first was a bit weak in character. She was beautifully written, but it was just my own personal preference when it comes to characters in romance. I don’t like weak females that let the world walk over them. But she eventually found her spine, and I was able to really enjoy the rest of the book.
I am excited to read The Rake and see the last of the Boston Belles get her happy ending.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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