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satanshomosexualagenda's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
Ok tbh I dnf this book at first but I came back because I wanted to try it again and wow. I’m so glad I did. I think this is only the 3rd book to make me cry. But it’s amazing just a little frustrating in the beginning with one character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Gaslighting, and Kidnapping
This book has kink elements.innae's review
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first half or so is mostly world building and it moves a little slow, but then it picks up and moves! Lourdes is a great character, and her development arc was nice. The steamy scenes are nice too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Torture
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I struggled with this one and how to rate it. So I ended up with a 2.5 since it rates somewhere between "it was ok" and "I liked it."
I went in expecting to love this book because I had a great time with Queenie & The Krakens and I was so excited to see Lourdes get her own standalone. Lourdes is still a good character that I care about but this book had some pretty big pacing problems for me. It dragged on in places and I found myself putting the book down for long stretches of time. There were pockets of plot or romance development that I really enjoyed but then it would go into a slower phase that would kind of stall it out for me. So it felt like an inconsistent reading experience.
The spice between Lourdes and her three mates was fantastic and creative. At the same time, I would have appreciated more time watching those relationships build a bit more, or at least a different ratio of time spent than what there was on the page. I still enjoy Aleera Anaya Ceres as a paranormal why choose author and will keep trying more of her stuff--this one was just a miss for me personally.
I went in expecting to love this book because I had a great time with Queenie & The Krakens and I was so excited to see Lourdes get her own standalone. Lourdes is still a good character that I care about but this book had some pretty big pacing problems for me. It dragged on in places and I found myself putting the book down for long stretches of time. There were pockets of plot or romance development that I really enjoyed but then it would go into a slower phase that would kind of stall it out for me. So it felt like an inconsistent reading experience.
The spice between Lourdes and her three mates was fantastic and creative. At the same time, I would have appreciated more time watching those relationships build a bit more, or at least a different ratio of time spent than what there was on the page. I still enjoy Aleera Anaya Ceres as a paranormal why choose author and will keep trying more of her stuff--this one was just a miss for me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror and Toxic relationship
Minor: Body shaming
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Where do I even start? Thank you to the author for letting me have an arc copy in exchange for an honest review. Discovering your art, being a part of your journey, being on the same earth as you is a pleasure.
Lourdes and the Mafia was everything I could have dreamed of. I screamed when I received the book because of how excited I was to be in this world some more after DEVOURING Queenie and the Krakens.
The way I felt SEEN in a character. Granted I’ve not have relationship troubles the way Lourdes did BUT the way she lives and loves to the fullest. Her silly jokes, her heart on her sleeve, everything. Wow that felt so cathartic for me.
I also love how real, fleshed out, and different Aleera’s characters are. It’s so refreshing how they all love their women so strongly and their loyalty and bravery are felt amongst all but at the same time they are all their own person with their own traumas, ways of handling things, the things they enjoy, etc.
When I tell you this book had me laughing out loud, getting FULL BODY CHILLS, and so much more. It’s the truth. I loved this book, I loved the characters, and I loved everything about it. So good. And I’m gonna be a greedy little Ceres Slut and beg mommy for more.
Lourdes and the Mafia was everything I could have dreamed of. I screamed when I received the book because of how excited I was to be in this world some more after DEVOURING Queenie and the Krakens.
The way I felt SEEN in a character. Granted I’ve not have relationship troubles the way Lourdes did BUT the way she lives and loves to the fullest. Her silly jokes, her heart on her sleeve, everything. Wow that felt so cathartic for me.
I also love how real, fleshed out, and different Aleera’s characters are. It’s so refreshing how they all love their women so strongly and their loyalty and bravery are felt amongst all but at the same time they are all their own person with their own traumas, ways of handling things, the things they enjoy, etc.
When I tell you this book had me laughing out loud, getting FULL BODY CHILLS, and so much more. It’s the truth. I loved this book, I loved the characters, and I loved everything about it. So good. And I’m gonna be a greedy little Ceres Slut and beg mommy for more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Kidnapping, and Mental illness
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Gun violence
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