Reviews

Binding Rose by Ivy Fox

malliemonster's review

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

kaileyab's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

bibliophilebrit's review

5.0

Holy cow. Hot hot hot. Sold to the enemy for the sake of peace Rosa wants to make marriage work. She knows more than the others do about the treaty and knows that it’s only completed after she gives the enemy a child. An heir. The husband refuses to sleep with her so she comes up with an interesting plan to get a baby and the husband agrees. The spicy scenes are well written and they never feel redundant. I loved the ending and I was very happy when everyone got their HEA.

arsvogan's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

smuttmuffin's review

5.0

Omg I love this book. I never expected it to come out the way it did.

hinana5's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

cladis's review

3.0

I love Dark Mafia Romance and I liked this book… till around 80%. At this point I noticed that we wouldn’t have a big plot twist and that dropped my vibe. It’s a very good book, but if you’re expecting something BIG and different, you’re wrong. Also I didn’t enjoy the fact that Tiernam is an asshole the whole book and suddenly he’s not, and although he’s an idiot, Rosa is still in love. I mean, girl?! Self respect. I also missed more thoughts on Shay and Col… they’re great.

naomib171's review

0.5

THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FIVE STARS IF IT WASN'T THE FACT THAT SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS COUSIN AND HIS BROTHER?!?! AND THEY JUST WENT ALONG WITH IT SO DID THEIR MUM NOOOOO. The only reason i gave it an extra star is that if u can get over the fact of her literally having sex with his brother and cousin and being okay with it this is the book for you. I will be honest i didn't fully finish this book because i was so disgusted. 0.5 stars don't recommend.

illiterate_sasquatch's review

challenging dark emotional 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

3.75

kaydanielsromance's review

5.0

A wickedly and sinfully good book. Ivy did a great job, even if this was her first jump into the mafia realm, she's no stranger to RH, and these men are usually not the sharing kind. Ivy really worked her magic on capturing that spirit while still creating a unique story that totally fit. It was emotional and hit all the feels for each character.

First and foremost, I need the rest of this series, because...hello!! It was delicious.
The concept, the writing, the plot, the entire romance story...everything was excellent! All the interconnected links to the other mafias; whether bratva, cartel, etc...is intertwined and all twisted up. I desperately need to get my grubby little hands on the other books as I'm intrigued and completely invested in this world!!

Now back to this book specifically, the Kelly men, who are made men with the Irish mob are each unique and Rosa Hernandez, a woman from the Mexican cartel, is the perfect woman to stand by their side.

I love a well written reverse harem where the woman fits so well with each man and is able to adapt, or more appropriately, be herself with each man's individual personality.

Colin Kelly is this big, giant, stoic soldier who pretty much turns into a marshmallow for Rosa. He's the beautiful, poetic intellectual half that she needs, while also making her feel safe and secure.

Shay Kelly is the youngest, making him the playful, outgoing Kelly. His affection is exactly what Rosa needs in the lonely world she's just stepped into, but Rosa is also everything Shay needs for his needy affectionate personality.

Lastly we have Tiernan Kelly, the current head of the Irish mafia. He's cold, calculating and wants nothing to do with his new bride. However, Rosa continues to shock him with how fierce she is and deserving of the seat by his side.

I loved all the connections and information to the other mafias. I am totally invested and completely intrigued by the rest of this series. I want to know more and even though the other books are written by other authors, I'm sooooo there! Very well done and I'm excited to seek out and finish this series.